Standing Erect

No one was likely to visit him, not until the morning, that was certain; so he had plenty of time to meditate at his leisure on how to arrange his life afresh.
-Franz Kafka
"The Metamorphosis"

Twenty-five years ago today:

December 26, 1984
Wednesday

My first day back to work and it really was not so bad. I had an especially good day. I sold two 'Remote Call Forwarding' services and one Premiere Telephone Service System.

Karyn Kossoff accepted an early day out with AX (Absent Without Pay) time.

Carl was hyperactive a lot of the day. He is like a big 'little boy'.

Hank, another coworker in my section, kept giving me an eerie, seductive eye. It gave me an uneasy, unknown feeling.

Rene was nice to give me the POLO cologne gift. I was sure to give him a 'Thank You' for it.

Stephanie loved my duck head umbrella. I told her it was a Christmas present (but it was actually a Christmas present to myself).

Barbara Reynolds was sweet to come by and chat with me at my cubicle this morning.

I may get December 31st off without pay. Why not? I'll take it!

I brought my TAROT Cards in and had some of my cohorts pick a card as a sign of how the day/night will be. Stephanie Bautista and Cindy Chow and I all picked the ACE of SWORDS. Carl picked THE EMPRESS.

ACE OF SWORDS:
The ace of swords Tarot card meaning has to do with aligning yourself. Visually, this card is clearly making a statement of solidarity. When we see the strength of that sword standing erect in the center of this card, there is no doubt in our mind that we must focus upon the issues at hand (indicated by surrounding cards) and make our stand.

THE EMPRESS:
The mother figure of the Tarot deck, the Empress Tarot card meanings are all about love, abundance, nurturing, and pleasure. When we observe the card we see elements of nature - all exploding on the card - the Empress brings about the flood of growth and is the epitome of abundance. She reminds us that there is always enough for everyone to enjoy. There is no shortage.

I did miss my scheduled FREMONT bound BART train today. Transportation was not good for me today. I still made it to my 'after work' appointment at the Bay Area Sperm Bank. Barbara, the lady in-charge there, is the one who informed me of my first successful pregnancy. I was elated once again. Now, the next question is in August 1985, when we learn if it is a boy or a girl.

I stopped over at Dad's and munched on leftovers with him. Then, I came home in disgust when I noticed my credit card bills. Ugh! Then Bruce called and we talked for a short while.

Karyn Kossoff also telephoned and we had a nice chat. I was telling her how I want to see the flick called "DUNE" and the other one called "THE RIVER".

Life is different with money--at least I believe it is, and so do you.
-Stefan Zweig
"The Post-Office Girl"