Father's Day

[unsilenceddream]

Today is a Sunday, but it isn't just any ordinary Sunday, it's another of those Hallmark Holiday Sundays that are made up for the sole purpose of making Hallmark rich. Seriously, why does there have to be a special day for everything in the Universe--mothers, fathers, children, etc? I wouldn't be surprised if there was a National Pet Day.

I actually do see the purpose for Father's Day, and I'm not against it, but I am extremely against a father who doesn't want anything whatsoever to do with his kids even after he gets remarried, and who only does want anything to do with his kids when there is a big accomplishment at stake like graduation or some other obstacle/challenge that has been overcome so that he cam take credit for all that he *hasn't* done for his kids to get them there. I'm sorry, but my success has had little to do with my father, his influence has been very minimal.

Even though he isn't exactly my father, my grandfather has always been there for me, which is something I'm truly appreciative of. Despite being as Republican as they come, (which can make for very interesting/challenging political discussions let me tell you), he has always been supportive of me and my dreams/goals in life. He's always interested in me and what I'm doing, and especially in the whatever new piece of technology I happen to have purchased at the time. It's unfortunate for my dad that he missed out on so much, but I'm just glad to have my grandfather, who really does care. Even if he did vote for Dubbya, I won't hold that against him :).

I have no idea what the plans for today are. We were going to take the dogs swimming, but the weather is kind of cloudy and chilly, so I'm not sure if that is still the plan or not. Either way, I'm sure I'll find something to do. I went to the library on Friday and got five books, so that should keep me busy scanning for awhile.

I also went to a technology fair on Friday and saw different kinds of technology. Most of it I had already seen, but it was still cool to see everything, anyway. They had a Pac Mate there, and of course the first thing I did after I turned it on was play Jawbreaker. That game is very very addicting, but it's fun, so I guess it all balances out, maybe? I only played one game, because I wanted other people to see it, and I managed a score of four hundred something. I've done better, but it wasn't has good as some people's scores that's for sure :). I've actually decided that instead of a laptop, I'm going to get a Pac Mate. I just see myself using one more, and it comes with a very nifty Braille display that I can use for either the Pac Mate or the computer respectively. Sure, I have a BrailleNote, but the Pac Mate can sync better with a computer, and it can run off-the-shelf programs, unlike the BN. I'm looking forward to getting it sometime soon, and no, I'm not getting it just to play Jawbreaker, I can't help that that's a bonus.

I have now run out of update-worthy material, so I'll go post this and perhaps find me something to eat soon. My mom is vacuuming the downstairs, so both dogs are up here in my room with me actually behaving themselves for once, amazing! More soon.

Comments

[simonica.livejournal.com]

I agree with you about the whole Father's Day thing. I wouldn't be surprised if a day for animals exists. llol That technology fair sounds interesting. Take care.

[unsilenceddream.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I'm sure there's some holiday out there for pets. I should do a search on it one day and see what I come up with.

Yeah, the technology fair was interesting.
Thanks for the comment, and I'll talk to you later.

[rangoon.livejournal.com]

It's very hard to forgive those who have hurt you, especially when it comes to parents. Why would people who are supposed to love you do things that negatively affect your life? But two things cannot occupy the same space. When you cling to anger and resentment, you leave no room for love. You can't control how others treat you, but you CAN control how you will react to their actions. The quality of orange juice isn't determined by how hard the orange is squeezed.

When he is gone, you will never have another chance to reconcile with him. You'll have to live with things as they are. Somebody's got to make the first move. Who's it going to be?

[unsilenceddream.livejournal.com]

Wow, a very ensightful and provocative comment. I actually don't regret anything between my dad and I, and I'm fine with how things stand. I never was that close to him, anyway, so it didn't hit me that hard when he and my mom decided to separate. There was actually a time when my dad said I would later regret my feelings, but I said then that I wouldn't, and I really don't. It's his loss, not mine.

[rangoon.livejournal.com]

I was really hoping that you posted this twice because you were going to fix the spelling on insightful. Oh well.

[unsilenceddream.livejournal.com]

It was a typo--come on, cut me a break!

Jawbreaker

[caitlin45.livejournal.com]

Hmmm, have never heard of thsi Jawbreaker thing? Is it some sort of game for the PM?
Also, scanners. Are they really good nowadays, and if so, what kind do you have? I' love to scan any book I need and have it there for me right away.
Caitlin

Re: Jawbreaker

[unsilenceddream.livejournal.com]

Hey:

Yes, Jawbreaker is a game for the Pac Mate.

As for scanners, I have an Epson something-or-other, maybe a 1649? I don't know offhand. It has a document feeder, which I don't use all that much. It isn't as fast as dome, which can be slightly annoying at times, but it works and gets the job done, so I guess it all balances out in the end.

Re: Jawbreaker

[caitlin45.livejournal.com]

Ah, okay. And do the books look ... I mean ... I don't want to say perfect, bu you can read them okay, right? I haven't used scanners fo ages, and when I did I was about eight, which was about seven years ago, and everything was all messed up and garbled and whatnot. So I don't know much about how they've improve or anything.
Hahah questions questions...Sorry!
XOXOXOX,
Caitlin

Re: Jawbreaker

[unsilenceddream.livejournal.com]

Hey:

Yeah, the OCR recognition of the software has greatly improved. THer are sometimes still errors, but for the most part, things are readable. If not, you just tweak settings until they work at least somewhat better than original. lol
I hope that helped. ANy more questions, feel free to ask. Oh, and I originally put that I had an Epson 1649, but I actually think it's an Epson 1640--it was a typo, I'm sorry! lol I hate it when I do that!

Re: Jawbreaker

[caitlin45.livejournal.com]

Haha okay. Well, maybe I should look into getting a scanner. It might be cool to be able to scan my own books and materials. Hmmm. Will have to discuss thsi with parents.
Thanks for all your help!
Caitlin

[fbcmusic.livejournal.com]

You have a good time with me, and I'm republican, and voted for Mr. Nucular! I even like a few of the things he's done! Lol! As per your father, I can totally understand why you feel the way you do, but you really do have a lot of people who love you, and are supportive, so you're lucky in that regard!

[unsilenceddream.livejournal.com]

Thanks, that was a really nice comment. You're awesome!:)

[kilikinastar.livejournal.com]

Hey Liz,
I'm sorry to hear about your father's attitude, but it's wonderful to know that you have your grandfather of whom you can always count on. :-) Hurray for getting the pac mate! I've heard of them, and I've heard great things about them. Have a wonderful week girl, and take care! *hugs!* :-)

[unsilenceddream.livejournal.com]

Hey, thanks for the comment. I try not to dwell too much on the people who don't really add anything to my life and to concentrate on those who do care for me and support me.
As for the Pac Mate--yeah, I'm excited about it.