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So guess what happened at the bus station in Portland?

SOMEONE STOLE MY FUCKING SUITCASE. I have no clothes, no toiletries, no blank CDs to make mixes for people, no cell phone charger, no unsent-xmas cards (that includes the ones for John, David, and a few RL friends), and no contact lenses until I get my ass to the eye doctor, which means at least Friday. Grr. No, there was nothing that can't be replaced, and thank G-d for that, but so far, there has been no phone call of "hey, sorry, took your bag by mistake" especially since there was no extra bag at the bus station. I am sitting here in my dad's tshirt and sweatpants, and I am NOT in a good mood. All my karma for finding wallets and cell phones in taxis and duly returning them (two of each) doesn't seem to be helping me here. And as you saw from the list, there was nothing worth stealing. Luckily my laptop and cd player were in my shoulderbag . . .

In other news, my parents are officially Old People. It's very odd. When I was a child, Dad kept the house at something like 55 degrees most of the time. This place has got to be a good 75. Also, I came home and collapsed due to suitcase stress and no food and little sleep and the oncoming cold but couldn't nap because my parents were playing the TV so goddamned loud. I had to come out of my room and banish them from the living room to the "addition" (the upstairs of which is the computer room I sit in now) just to get a little shut-eye. They drive really slow, and they seem to get occasionally confused. I'm not sure what all this is about; they are only in their 70s and my grandparents were all sharp as tacks well into their 90s--my dad's mom lived to be 100 and my mom's mom is 92 and still living on her own.

Meanwhile, my brother was here yesterday and left a message that I should call him when I got to town so we could get together. Does it EVER occur to these people to PICK UP a DAMN PHONE and call me when I'm in New York? Clearly not. What if I don't have time? Pisses me off. I'm so sick of the way that I completely disappear from their consciousness when I'm not in Maine.

It has taken catching up on a month's worth of SBRL to put me in a better mood. Yes, this is a better mood. I'm going to go back to my laptop now and read smut. *sigh*

Oh, by the way, turns out I can't really check my email from here as I thought--Dad's having weird computer problems I can't even begin to comprehend. So if you really need me, comment on the LJ or something. Though, most of you that would really need to find me have the cell number anyway.

Tomorrow is going to be better. Tomorrow is going to be better. Tomorrow is going to be better.

Date: 2002-12-23 07:38 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] pot-pal-ashley.livejournal.com
Maybe there was nothing with your phone number on the suitcase... or maybe they called the apartment in NYC... anyway, I hope the rest of your holiday is cheery. I will send happy smiles your way, and I hope you get your bag back

*schnoogles*
Ash

Date: 2002-12-23 07:59 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] thegraybook.livejournal.com


Oh, poor Clio!

*weeps and sends good karma and happy avocado thoughts*

Date: 2002-12-23 08:25 pm (UTC)
ext_7484: Erato_Original (Default)
From: [identity profile] evil-erato.livejournal.com
*hugs*

*sends happy vibes*

want me to send you some smut :)?

Femme

Date: 2002-12-23 08:32 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] queerasjohn.livejournal.com
Oh, sweetie, that sucks. Sucks, sucks, sucks. But, on the good side... (a) nobody stole your laptop; (b) nobody stole your cellphone; (c) now you get to buy a whole new wardrobe! >:D<

I left a message on the cell re David's arrival. Call me back when it's convenient.

Mwah! I wouldn't go to dangerous places like Maine. You might get stuff stolen. *grins in British gallows humour manner*

--J

Date: 2002-12-23 10:10 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] nmalfoy.livejournal.com
Aw, babe, that just sucks. I mean, to lose all that stuff...not that it can't be replaced but it's fucking inconvenient and tomorrow's likely not a good day to go clothes shopping. Would suggest you lounge in bed naked but your parents might not like that.

*sends hugs and happy thoughts* Tomorrow will be better.

Date: 2002-12-23 11:05 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] gehenna1.livejournal.com
dude. that sucks major donkey balls. there will be comorting and cathartic eating of sees candy come saturday.
just thinking about you anyhow, as am using computer that is just like yours but has elvish runes written on all the keys. friend laurel is a toob.

Date: 2002-12-24 02:11 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] titanic-days.livejournal.com
Big floppy donkey balls, no less.

*tea and sympathy*

Date: 2002-12-24 03:40 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ex-thezeppo783.livejournal.com
Argh! *hits random suitcase snatchers* I did email you with flight details, though :(

Date: 2002-12-24 07:08 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] jlh.livejournal.com
I got your message. I'll probably call you from the mall in a couple of hours. >:D<

You're completely right, and I am still holding out hope that this person just hasn't been able to contact me for whatever reason. ::sigh::

Date: 2002-12-24 07:12 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] jlh.livejournal.com
Well, a-clothes shopping I'm going. Will text you from the mall, very likely.

Would that I could lounge around naked, though that's much more fun when there's someone else around to lounge naked with . . .

Date: 2002-12-24 07:14 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] jlh.livejournal.com
Thanks so much! I would, but sadly there is no way I can get it, with no email access and all. Grr. Luckily I have months and months of SBRL on the computer . . .

Date: 2002-12-24 07:28 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] jlh.livejournal.com
Hey, have a GREAT TRIP. Read the story last night, and while it wasn't the thing to cheer me up exactly, it was very good (of course) and I will write a proper review, probably when I get back to NYC.

Date: 2002-12-24 07:30 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] jlh.livejournal.com
John called, I'm calling him back today, and he'll email you. It will all be sorted, worry not.

Love your LJ handle at the moment, btw.

Date: 2002-12-24 07:31 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] jlh.livejournal.com
I've got my EYES on the PRIZE that is SATURDAY. Believe me.

Re:

Date: 2002-12-24 10:12 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ex-thezeppo783.livejournal.com
I owe it all to Alex :D

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