More Computer Woes

I just have not luck with Computers (PC). Today I got home and Harry informed me that one of my Hard Drives is saying it has errors. I have a dual RAID hard drive system. So if one goes out they both are gone. The first time this happened, about three years ago, I lost four months worth of stuff because I didn't back up all the time. The second time it happened, about a year ago, the computer didn't die instantly it's slowly died and I was able to save everything. So when it happened again today I paniced since I haven't backed up in a month or so. But like the second time the computer is still working but still says it has errors so that means the drives can go at anytime. It's upsetting because the drives is less then a year old. I'm hoping it's not the drive and just some bad files or data on the drive that's causing the error but I won't know until it completely crashed and we have to re-build my computer for the third time in the past three years.

Visiting Family

Today we had lunch with my Dad out in Corona, we visit him every other week. For lunch we went to one of the best Chinese foods in town Hong Kong Restaurant.

After visiting Dad we drove to Newport Beach to have dinner with Mom and Chuck. They wanted to take Harry out for his birthday. Of course Harry choose Outback Steak house which was great since everyone loves it. We had a nice dinner.

It's great seeing everyone but all the driving is very tiring. We were happy to get home and relax the rest of the evening.

Penelope

I wanted to see this movie when it was out in the theater but it kind of disappeared quickly. I did manage to find a copy and burned it to DVD and watched it today. It was exactly as I expected, it was a cute romantic comedy, and a very sweet movie.

Synopsis:

Penelope is a magical modern-day fairytale about love and self-acceptance. PENELOPE WILHERN (Christina Ricci), born to wealthy socialites (Catherine O'Hara and Richard E. Grant), is afflicted by a secret family curse that can only be broken when she is "loved by one of her own kind." Hidden away in her family's estate, the lonely girl is subjected to meeting a string of blue-bloods through her parent's futile attempts to break the curse. Each suitor is enamored with Penelope (and her sizable dowry)… until the curse is revealed. LEMON (Peter Dinklage), a mischievous tabloid reporter, wants a photograph of the mysterious Penelope and hires MAX (James McAvoy) to pose as a prospective suitor and get the shot. The handsome down-on-his-luck gambler finds himself falling for Penelope, but not wanting to disappoint her, he disappears. Fed up by this latest betrayal, and determined to live life on her own terms, Penelope breaks free from her family and ventures into the world alone. She finds friendship (Reese Witherspoon), adventure, and becomes the person she was meant to be.

Doctor Who Season Four

The fourth season of Doctor Who started in the UK yesterday and won't be starting here for another three weeks, but with my connections I managed to obtain a copy of the first episode. Martha is gone (for now) and we got back Donna from the 2006 Christmas speical Runaway Bride. Alot of people really didn't like Donna in that speical but I thought she was cool. Totally different then Rose as we didn't see Martha yet.

The episode was good.. not the best, but a good solid episode. I laughed out loud alot. Donna's character though still loud, has changed and I like her alot better. Also at the end of the episode there was a HUGE surprise which made me say out load.. OMG!!!! can't wait for the second episode.

Renee's Birthday

Today is the birthday of one of my ex-roommates Renee. She was the first person I every came out too and for that she will always have a special place in my heart. Happy Birthday Renee

Galactica Returns

Well after a year of waiting we finally got the first episode of the fourth and final season of Battlestar Galactica. And I have to say it was worth the wait. I was a huge fan of the original series and came to the New Battlestart Galactica late. But one summer I watched all of season one and two before season three started and just fell in love with it.. it's much more grittier and darker then the original but a very cool series. So I was exited to see it come back and it was a great start to the season.. can't wait for the next episode.

New Coffee Table

Today Harry and I went to Ikea to try and find a coffee table that would work with our new couch. Since our couch has a chaise section our current coffee table was to long so we needed something that would fit in the niche. Well we get to Ikea and I think it was about a minute and we found the perfect coffee table. We continued to look at other tables but we kept coming back to the first one we saw and that is the one we got. We got home built it and it fits perfectly with our couch.

Taking the Day Off.. well sort of.

I decided to take the day off work today since things have slowed down a bit at my current job and I start my new job with no down time between. I didn't plan on going in but of course things change and I get a call at 6pm and they need 20 hours of tapes digitized in tonight. They did find a AE to do the actual digitizing but of course I had to go into the office and explain how to do it. So in the middle of TV night with several friends over I had to leave and go into work. Sometimes I'm just too nice. I spent a little over an hour there but by the time I got back I missed TV night and everyone was leaving. :(

John's Birthday

Today is one of my dearest friends birthday. John and I met many many years ago and became really close friends. Over the years we haven't spent as much time together or talk much but when we do it's like no time has passed and we pick up from where we left off. I wish you a very Happy Birthday John.. hope to see you soon.

Final Episode

Today I onlined the final episode of Big Medicine 213. It was a fairly smooth online but I'm glad it's over for now. Only have a few weeks left on this job before starting my next.

Kevin's Birthday

Today is the birthday of our friend Kevin. And it seem appropriate that Kevin is born on April Fools Day as he is one of the funniest guys I know. He and his partner moved several years ago to Florida but we think of them often. Happy Birthday Kevin.