The guy came for the computer parts. He was tall with really thick glasses. He loved all the computer parts we gave him. He said that they never hit the jackpot like this. This was a godsend. He especially liked the expansion cards. Basically, they are a non-profit organization who builds computers and gives them away to people with low income. He said we could do a tax write-off from it and we were responsible for claiming how much we think all the parts were worth, though he said that his ballpark figure would be $500-$1,000 easy. My dad said we'd claim $750. Figures he'd say that. Well, giving it to people who can't afford it is sure better than throwing it out. Why don't restaurants do that?

After that, my parents left to do their stuff, leaving me with only Catie. I cleaned the kitchen and basically sat around the whole time, listening to and downloading music while waiting for Kristen to call. Finally my mom came home with Ben. Matt had already gotten home from the school bus and Amy got her usual ride from Ellen. My dad came with my mom, too. I picked Andrea of from work, so we were all there together, just in time for a dinner of homemade submarine sandwiches. My dad could tell that I was kinda bummed, so he gave me some little hints asking if I wanted for him and me to go do something after dinner. I said it would be fine with me. I was bummed because the whole day was basically wasted waiting around in case Kristen called, and I couldn't find her number. He's been saying he wants to see "S.W.A.T." with me for a while now. I gave in. The next showing started in 2 hours, so I decided that instead of sitting around and doing nothing while I waited for that, I'd go kill some time at Putters playing DDR. My mom wanted to do something with me, too. She finally gave in and said she'd go to Putters with me if she didn't have to play the whole time. Sure, I don't care. She can come if she wants to.

She tried it and did average for a beginner. She said it was fun and after I played a few at my level, we played again and I could tell an improvement right away. I know she's not going to get into it and play a lot, but at least she had fun doing it.

We got home and then I drove my dad to the mall to see the movie. It was actually better than I thought it would be. It was pretty interesting. It's not something I'll want to go see again, but it was sure worth the $1.50. I get tomorrow off, too, but that doesn't get me any farther to getting a hold of Kristen. I guess I'll have to wait and see what tomorrow brings.