Author: Moby

A Sliver of Hope?

I’m never one to get my panties in a wad too quickly. However, this article, courtesy of Towleroad, has me excited.

Researchers, including a BYU scientist, believe they have found a new compound that could finally kill the HIV/AIDS virus, not just slow it down as current treatments do.
And, unlike the expensive, drug cocktails 25 years of research have produced for those with the deadly virus, the compound invented by Paul D. Savage of Brigham Young University appears to hunt down and kill HIV.

Without delving into the conspiracy theories behind the lack of a cure thus far, wouldn’t it be a kick in the pants to the drug industry if a cure turned out to be cheaply made and easily mass produced?

I don’t think I know anyone who’s life hasn’t been touched by the loss of AIDS. If you, as a reader, have never known the suffering and anguish associated w/this horrible illness, I envy you. Having seen so many of the people I love succomb to this horrible disease, I am always heartened by advancing medicine.

It’s way too soon to be putting “out the word” but, the advances made in the last 5 years are changing the face of HIV prevention. Let’s hope this new discovery becomes a reality instead of just another flash in the fire!

I’ve Been Exposed!

I finally finished unpacking. Well, 98% done. I’ve got two boxes left and some rearranging to do. However, the hard part is over. Thank the stars. Blech! I hate moving.

The day started out kinda shitty. I discovered what I originally thought was an STD. Wouldn’t be the first time however, it turned out to be a light case of crabs jock itch. Yeah, you were just dying to know that right? Well too bad. You get the good w/the bad. heheee. Having never had jock itch (or crabs), I didn’t really understand that it could be that high up. (It’s on the soft crease between my abdomen and leg above my groin.) I thought you only got it on your groin. See what I know. It was so light I almost didn’t see it. I’m kinda surprised though. I’m big into bathing so not sure how that happened. I sometimes shower two or three times in a day. Anyhoo, a little lotrimin cream and I’m all better. It’s already almost faded away.

I chipped my favorite vase this morning. I was cleaning it and banged it on the sick. Then I got to stand in line for 30 minutes at the post office. Oh what a joy that was. At least the clerk was helpful.

To really set my mood, while at the post office, I discovered B of A cancelled my debit card w/o so much as a phone call. Apparently, my number has been “exposed”. They were very vague on the details. Which means someone broke into a server w/my card number stored on it or BofA sold the info and are trying to cover it up in light of all the media attention such antics have drawn lately. Either way, it is a huge inconvenience. I actually had to go into the bank and withdraw money. Ugh! That’s so Nineties.

Blog Updates

I’m tinkering w/adding a “new post notification” plug-in to the blog. This would allow people to sign up for email notifications of a new post on the blog or even receive the entire post by email.

While I am by no means popular in terms of heavy-weight bloggers, I am considering it as not everyone likes to load each and every blog page like I do. Many folks like to use notifications to save them the trouble of clicking each and every blog on their list to see if it has been updated recently.

So, I’m taking comments on how many people are interested in seeing such a feature here. Basically, you’d sign up w/your email address. Everytime I posted to the blog you would receive an email notification or an email of the post.

What say you all?

Dirty Bastard

Some dirty bastard stole my towel at the gym today! Oh, talk about get my blood up. The shitty part is they had to lift up my travel bag to get it. So it wasn’t a “honest mistake”. Even worse, I’d forgotten mine so I bought a new one from the gym. Not being the shy type I yelled out, “whoever had the fucking nerve to steal my towel needs their ass whooped!” Several guys stopped me to share similar stories.

How pathetic are you if you have to steal a fraking gym towell? I only paid $4.00 for it but that is not the point. UGGH! I was already annoyed as I had to cut my gym time short. I forgot I was signed up for overtime today.

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Who Needs A Hug?

Thought I’d toss out some pics to feast upon. Not as spectacular as the last round of pics but hey, its just me. Enjoy or no.

I have a date w/NM tonight. Afterwards, I’m off to the Powerhouse for the BCC contest. I’d say I’m ready for the weekend but my weekend is over. blech.

I haven’t been to the gym this week but I’m holding up ok. I so need better lighting though.

He’s Baaaaack!

After 3 trips, the cable guy finally showed up today. I’m live again.

The move itself went pretty smooth. The moving company did a great job. They showed up on time, moved stuff in & out efficiently and not a single item was broken. The move took a little longer than I expected, so it cost more. However, I think that was more to do w/unrealistic scheduling. I was so happy w/the moving company. All I had to do was pack and unpack. Of which, I’m still struggling thru. The packing part is easy. Now, I have to sort thru stuff and make it fit in the new space. Blah blah blah….

Anyway, I’m back. Did you miss me?

Where Am I…?

…and why am I in this handbasket!

The blog will go dark for a bit till I make the move and get settled. I called in sick to work today (cough cough) so I could finish packing. Had to help a friend move a washer/dryer early this morning and then have dinner plans w/friends for another belated b’day present tonight. I get 5 quality hours of packing. Here’s hoping it’s enough.

I’m sure I’ll find an open wifi somewhere however, it’s bottom of the priority list at the moment. Saint Crotchity Queen of the City, aka southern Tim, is coming over tomorrow morning to help w/the final stuff before the movers arrive.

Hope everyone had a good weekend, mine begins today and will be spent hauling shit around the city.

Wish me luck!

Confuscious Say…. II

*I’m feeling a bit long winded today so you might want to skip this and just enjoy the purdy picture*

The click version is not work safe…
Blondey

Ok, so I guess I wasn’t overly clear yesterday on my rant. I was at work and got distracted several times. I kept going off on tangents too. I was trying to articulate that I haven’t quite narrowed down the exact traits in men that I find attractive.

I don’t have a set type, that only serves to confuse the issue further. The pic posted was not my ideal guy. Oh, don’t get me wrong, I think he is HOT. I’d get down and worship at his “alter” as long as he’d let me. My point is fantasy and reality are two different beasts. Thinking someone is attractive doesn’t necessarily mean they are compatible. I can easily look at a man and think to myself, “I’d do you in a minute but I’d never date you.” And at first thought, that sounds very demeaning and callous. And before you fall off the deep end, let me explain. It’s not about a double standard at all. (for me anyway) Having learned the difference between my attraction to men and my compatiblity to men, I can easily find someone incredibly sexy but also realize we don’t have much in common otherwise. In the unlikely event, we did have more in common, I wouldn’t be opposed to exploring that.
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