• @sodapoplv — what kind of shampoo is it? #
• I think I just saw a crack whore! LOL #
• Soup I’m making for din-din http://tinyurl.com/2lpnjd #
• @Divalici0us — it smells good! hope it tastes good too lol #

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• MM and I instant messaged on and off throughout the day. It was fun, except that he has this really irritating script set up where it sends IMs with individual words that he likes or thinks are funny. Like mango. By 4 p.m., I was like, dude, shut that the fuck up! Somehow he brought vampires into the conversation and I just had this moment of dread. I could tell he was typing and it was taking a long time so I knew he was typing a lot. I had the thought of, OMG, is he going to tell me that he fucking drinks blood??? Fortunately that wasn’t the case — because that would have been just my luck, you know.

• He sent me a text last night that just said “Snarf.” Today he was impressed that I knew it was a character on the ThunderCats. He was so impressed I didn’t tell him I looked it up on Wikipedia!

• I bought this new desktop about a month ago because my laptop was broke. Now my dad thinks that I “need” a laptop. He’s buying me one. I really agonized over this because no, I don’t “need” a laptop. The first one was actually sold out so I took it as a sign from God that I can, indeed, live without this laptop. But my dad found another one and actually called me in the middle of the day about it. Ugh. I decided just to thank him and accept the gift. When it comes to my dad, usually large presents are a result of guilt, although this could be provoked by me seeming extra pathetic since I’ve been sick all damn year. I didn’t even tell him that I went to a GA meeting with Miss Sodapop last weekend (my dad has been in AA for more than 20 years).

• Speaking of the GA meeting, I got to meet Soda’s crush (CBFI) who is indeed a hottie. His friend was hot too, but in that, “I’m going to sleep with you then ruin your life” kind of way, lol. We decided that Soda should focus on her original hottie — there is a fundraiser up here in a few weeks and methinks she should go. It’ll be St. Patrick’s Day weekend — hello, perfect chance to get CBFI drunk so Miss Soda can use her feminine wiles on him!

• Also speaking of the meeting, it was pretty emotional for me. I struggled for many, many years with my father’s drinking, long after he sobered up. I was a teenager and couldn’t reconcile addiction being a disease with his behavior … like, did it mean he didn’t have to take responsibility for anything he did? As an adult, however, my reasoning skills are a little more advanced so I’ve come to peace with the alcoholism … but it didn’t hit me until we were reading from the GA book that fighting addiction can be an every single second of every single minute type of thing. I learned more about Miss Soda and it makes me luff her even more for the person she is today.

• I have been out every night this week so I decided to stay home tonight (and ummm also I have no plans LOL). I talked to two friends and my phone signal dropped out on each call. WTF? I don’t know where the interference was coming from. Pain in the ass.

• I deposited the check from my ex today. Heh. I found out yesterday that Michigan, where we used to live, has alimony. Man, I screwed that one up.

• I’m bored. I could clean but bah. Don’t wanna.

∗ Posted by Monique on 02.29.2008
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• @sodapoplv — but if they make your ass look good, it’s worth it! #
• What was I saying this weekend about being an enabler? LOL #
• So tired after my workout. I could fall asleep now! #
• @sodapoplv — awwwww **hugs*** #
• Bored bored bored. #
• at the laundromat. got 2 free washes bc a machine broke then a guy did hot wtr and didn’t want it #
• I know … saved me $3.50! #
• @divalici0us yay for sephora! #
• omg a little girl is holding the door open! I am going to strangle her! #

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∗ Posted by on 02.28.2008
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It’s not even 2:30 p.m. and I am so ready for a nap. It’s been one of those days at work … I can’t decide if I want to listen to music or not, drink water or pop, blah blah blah. I’m spacy and ditzy and just don’t want to be here!!!!

I canceled my date last night … I had two assignments due for school and I realized that I just decided to give this guy another try because I was feeling petulant and lonely, ya know? As my mother said, I don’t need to get caught up in anyone else’s drama.

The ex IM’d me today to see if I got his check. I told him I did, then he got all chatty about it, saying he was sorry it was so messed up, blah blah blah. All I could hear was this voice in my head saying “Shut Up Shut Up Why Doesn’t He Shut Up???” LOL I was rather short with him and just stopped responding.

Did I mention I finished my last class with a 95.1%? I booked a massage for next month to celebrate. Even though I have 30 credits to go, I am going to do my damndest to graduate with honors. I didn’t apply myself all that much as an undergrad and just skated by based on my natural abilities. I think I ended up with a 3.33 GPA. Not bad but it could have been better. No time like when I’m actually paying for the degree to do well!

∗ Posted by Monique on 02.28.2008
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• @FrankieK — yikes! Glad you made it home safe! #
• @sodapoplv — if you want to go see a game in Detroit, I’ll go with you and we could stay with my parents for free #
• Just fell on my ass outside my bldg. Klassy. #
• @lucysdilemma — lol yeah, I may have a few bruises but thank God I didn’t hit the back of my head. #
• The worst part was trying to get back up while I was surrounded by ice! I felt like a doofus. #
• @slobokan — that picture of Travolta will be burned into my eyes until I can drink enough alcohol to make it go away. Blech. #
• @lucysdilemma — I hope not! I don’t want to steal your thunder! How is your shiner doing? #
• @lucysdilemma — I haven’t looked yet. I don’t wanna. #
• @lucysdilemma — ok I have to look. I’ll report back lol. #
• Oh. My. Gawd. #
• @sodapoplv — yeah that was really nasty. At first I was thinking, the post isn’t so bad. Until I saw IT. GAHHHHHHHHHH! #
• @FrankieK — OMG I LUFF Kids in the Hall!!!! #
• @vicious_vikki — Kids in the Hall was a Canadian show … you haven’t heard of it??? #
• @FrankieK — wow that is great! There are so many good episodes … my brother still quotes the "I want sausages" sketch with the old man #
• @FrankieK — And I love Gavin lol #
• @lucysdilemma — yikes! hope they can fix ya! #
• @JLynn — THANK YOU! I effing love KITH! #
• I’m watching the dvd for my class … the audio is off from the movements of the guy’s mouth and it’s driving me crazy! #
• @sodapoplv exactly! #

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∗ Posted by on 02.27.2008
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I met MM for dinner last night at the same restaurant we went to last week. Although we were seated on the opposite side of the restaurant, we had the same waitress. I got there first and she remembered me … she was all nosy and asking if I was meeting the same person. But I have to hand it to her, near the end of the meal, she kept an eye on things and when I got up to go to the restroom, she winked at me and took the check over to MM.

We talked for more than 3 hours about a variety of things. It was kind of chaotic because he is good at starting a story then going off into a tangent. I wasn’t feeling super chatty so that was fine with me. He told me about his dad being in the early stages of Alzheimers, and I talked about my grandmother having dementia, but of course I didn’t go into all of the details about how awful that is because, well, that just wouldn’t have been the right thing to do. We talked about crazy dates we’ve had, online directions, movies, whatever.

It was nearly 10 by the time we left and he walked to my car. The temperature was about 25 degrees and the winds had to have been over 30 mph. It was freezing. We chit-chatted briefly then he asked if he could kiss me … of course I said yes. Considering the terrible outdoor conditions, I expected it to be a quick kiss, but no, he went for it LOL. My survival instincts, however, were greater than my desire so after a bit, I was like, dude, I’m going to die. He sent me a text on my way home that said, “Next kiss will be out of the wind and cold!”

I like him but I am not totally sold on him … I’m taking this one slow. There will be no hanging out at each other’s apartments until I’m ready for what that brings. I have a tendency to not think things through while I know damn well that we’ll never make it through a movie! Oh, remember that other guy from match? I’ve still been e-mailing him … I decided to go out with him, just to see. We’re either going to meet tonight after I leave the gym (which would involve me showering and getting ready again, ugh) or lunch this weekend. I’m not going to assume that MM isn’t seeing other women and I might as well keep my options open for the time being!

∗ Posted by Monique on 02.27.2008
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• Limo Guy just sent me an incredibly inappropriate photo message. Blech. #
• @mikedoe — lol no, he was a hook-up who drove a limo bus … haven’t seen him since August. he’s now a bounty hunter LOL. #
• @sodapoplv: ugggggh hope your head feels better soon!!!! #
• @Laci_Loo, @JLynn — I’ve already deleted it from my phone and it won’t reload. I’ll check tonight to see if it’s on my tmobile page. #
• @Divalici0us — I pph Bare Escentuals! I’ve been using their foundation for a number of years. LUFF IT! #
• At restaurant, waiting for MM … no boytoy in sight lol #
• mmm blue moon martini #

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∗ Posted by on 02.26.2008
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I instant-messaged the ex-husband this morning at work.

MONIQUE: Because you never paid that tax bill, the IRS took $468 out of MY federal refund. Thanks a lot.
MONIQUE: Now I have to fill out some form to maybe get my money back even though the debt is assigned to your SSN.
MONIQUE: I really appreciate your willingness to own up to your responsibilities.

I received this e-mail in return.

If it is under my SSN, why would they take the money from you, that makes no sense to me? I have paid everything that was sent to me, and the last thing I am doing is running away from any financial responsibilities. I would hope that you know me better than that.

Give me an exact amount owed to you, and I will send it to you today.

“I would hope that you know me better than that”? Dude, I haven’t lived with you in nearly 4 years. He could be a pimp for all I know.

My reply.

They took the money because it was a joint return. I don’t think they care who they get it from.

It was $468.67.

The exchange ended thusly.

Ok. I will get it sent out. I will send it out DHL overnight today. So you should have it tomorrow.

I’ll be sending it to the office.

Let me go wait by the mailbox.

In other news, I’m having dinner with MM tonight.

∗ Posted by Monique on 02.26.2008
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• Let me say, being the driver sucks ass. You should get free pop and water! #
• @lisa LOL I am a Michigan girl. I say pop! #
• The opening band is quite the downer. No wonder teenagers like it. #
• CBFI is quite the hottie. I can vouch for that! #
• @slobokan: yes I am le driver. le sigh. #
• @JLynn –huh? who"s Kathy???? #
• @lucysdilemma –you left your hair dryer thingie! I’ll mail it to you. #
• Finally made it to the nail salon …so much for getting my fill done during the day!!! #
• @Laci_Loo: I took a 3 hr #
• @Laci_Loo: I took a 3 hr nap LOL #
• @sodapoplv: awesome!!! #

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∗ Posted by on 02.25.2008
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Enter the ICHC online Poker Cats Contest!

My federal tax refund was deposited into my checking account late last week. The amount was nearly $500 left than I expected. Now, I’m pretty good at doing my taxes and I couldn’t think of anything I omitted to calculate … and then it hit me.

My motherfucking cocksucking phone-sex-addicted asshole of an ex-husband never paid that tax bill like he said IN WRITING that he would.

That’s right, MY MONEY was applied to HIS OVERDUE TAXES because he never paid them and I filed first.

The bill resulted from 2004, the last year we filed jointly. After we separated, asshole went on a gambling binge and won some money. Enough money that he had to fill out tax forms at the casino. Asshole wasn’t smart enough to fucking TELL ME THIS when I did out taxes for the year.

About a year or two ago, I got a letter saying we owed X amount of money. We got it figured out and it came down to the money he owed on the gambling winnings. He said he would pay. I got another letter. He said he would pay. I got another letter. And so it went on, until I fucking copied all of the paperwork, sent it to him and stuck in a nasty note. I never heard anything else, I figured he paid it.

Ha.

Now I fucking have to find a copy of that tax return or request a transcript, then fill out the Injured Spouse Allocation form to get my money back. The letter I got from the IRS actually says that the taxes are assigned to his fucking SSN. I hate him. ARGH!

I don’t know why this shit surprises me. He’s let me down time after time. It’s just that, well, you know, I loved him once and I guess I don’t want to think that someone I spent nearly 10 years of my life with could be such a fucking inconsiderate dumbass douche. And in the past 3 years did he forget who he is dealing with? Did he forget that I am a far better debater than he? That I can argue circles around him? That my vocabularly grows exponentially when I am livid and I can shut him down in a matter of seconds?

His patheticness disgusts me. Whenever I see his true character, I am so glad he is not in my life anymore. And I hate him so hard.

∗ Posted by Monique on 02.25.2008
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