A day off; two, in fact. I plan on cleaning and decorating my bedroom and the adjoining spare room that seems to have become my refuge. We had planned on using this spare room as a common space, but it's becoming more my computer room for the moment. My housemates spend more time in the livingroom. In job hunting news, I got a call from a call center I applied at; they said I'd be promoted right out of training. This is going to be an interesting month.

Not much to report. I've had a few interviews, watched a few films, and stayed up way too late drinking with a sweet woman.

From Advocate.com:

“The prosecution has concluded its case in the Northern California murder trial of three men accused of killing a transgender teenager. Jason Cazares, Jose Merel, and Michael Magidson, all 25, are charged with first-degree murder in the death of 17-year-old Gwen Araujo.”

I’ve been following this trial since it started and I hope all three are convicted.

Father visited yesterday. It was pleasant, without drama. I think we’re finally coming to understand each other. On the bad side of things, it’s raining cats and dogs. It’s a good thing I have pops’ old tropical weight trench.

On September 9, 1950, a laugh track was first used on broadcast television show.

Today is a bad, bad day. Yesterday was cool, tho'. Got to hang out with friends; got to watch Godard's Breathless.

Ian Curtis would have turned 49 yesterday. I got very drunk.

It's too damn hot. I got a ride to my interview, so it wasn't so bad, even if the car has no AC.

Today is Bastille Day. I should celebrate with some cheese and wine while watching À bout de souffle or Jules et Jim. Maybe le Mépris instead.

Grr. AC is out in the apartment and it's over 110 outside. Probably 90 and more humid inside. Landlord (private owner) is at work but he called some place that should be out here tonight or tomorrow morning. On the plus side, I have two interviews tomorrow! It's a hassle, I know, but I need to stay positive about this. Okay, I'm gonna take my shirt off and drink some wine now.

"Libro e moschetto - fascista perfetto"