I could not let Valentine's Day pass without a mention of vampires.....
Happy V-Day - a day that I use to prove that my initials do not mean only one thing!
3 years ago
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Not A Saint But....
Happy V-Day - a day that I use to prove that my initials do not mean only one thing!
Friday, February 13, 2009
10 Girlies & A Movie....
10 Girlies + 1 chick flick = a whole lotta heckling during the movie
C invited me along with the Herd of ERAC-ers (ERAC-ians?) to see “He’s Just Not That Into You” – funny movie even if they did give it a mostly unrealistic Hollywood ending. We were rather noisy – some of the jokes made the whole group laugh VERY loudly and then we had to expand on them…..
They happened to be in CVS in one scene and I was NOT the first one to say – “Are they going to use their ECB’s to dealsmith?”
C invited me along with the Herd of ERAC-ers (ERAC-ians?) to see “He’s Just Not That Into You” – funny movie even if they did give it a mostly unrealistic Hollywood ending. We were rather noisy – some of the jokes made the whole group laugh VERY loudly and then we had to expand on them…..
They happened to be in CVS in one scene and I was NOT the first one to say – “Are they going to use their ECB’s to dealsmith?”
"Oh look - a Gaysian!" "A what?" "A Gay Asian!!"
“You should have a destination wedding!” “Where, like Latvija? It’s cold there and the land that we have is a farm!”
Best quote of the night - "Friends don't let friends dry-hump." Just watch the movie, seriously…..Scarlett Johannson (and her boobs) says dry hump....
And I had to be "that customer" - the one who orders something that is not on the menu - however, I have insider info - I know very well that the D & B managers don't mind making the "Oona's Grilled Chicken Salad" - seriously, they have everything on hand and many of them want to put it back on the menu.
It’s impossible for me to walk into a mall (especially Providence Place since I know who built it and originally managed it) and not look for the expansion joints, check out the sprinklers, etc. I have to go back too - they have a Lush!!
"I Solemly Swear That I Am Up to No Good"
I mainly do this for my own amusement but I do enjoy causing mischief sometimes…..
If you are not awake yet and you are on the phone with me – make sure you stop to buy a newspaper and tell me to hold on.
I could be quiet until you finish your transaction, but NOPE – I will chatter away and advise you what to buy….beef jerky, a scratch off ticket, a pony and a Dr. Pepper (not necessarily in that order). Or I will just pretend to be your inner monologue and say “Do not stare at the cashier’s lazy eye (comb-over, zit, etc.)”.
Because I want you to snicker, I really, really do…..
Tee-hee……
Disclaimer – I know that some may find this annoying, but the ones that I do it to find it endearing and have told me so many times……hence why I continue to do it....
If you are not awake yet and you are on the phone with me – make sure you stop to buy a newspaper and tell me to hold on.
I could be quiet until you finish your transaction, but NOPE – I will chatter away and advise you what to buy….beef jerky, a scratch off ticket, a pony and a Dr. Pepper (not necessarily in that order). Or I will just pretend to be your inner monologue and say “Do not stare at the cashier’s lazy eye (comb-over, zit, etc.)”.
Because I want you to snicker, I really, really do…..
Tee-hee……
Disclaimer – I know that some may find this annoying, but the ones that I do it to find it endearing and have told me so many times……hence why I continue to do it....
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Candid Aftermath.....
Notice me holding my booty in shock and aww. (as in AWW – that stung!)
Notice someone holding their beer and strutting away all proud of themselves……
Vengeance will be mine......
PS. The picture was actually sent to me labeled "Postsmack"....LOL.
NJ Day.....
OK, so now you are probably wondering what NJ Day is.….no, not really?......well, even if you aren’t, I’m going to share anyway……
"New Jersey Day is celebrated on December 18 to commemorate New Jersey's admission to the union. On this date in 1787 New Jersey became the Third state of the United States. Celebration include wearing patriot clothes or accessories, such as I <3 NJ tees or buttons."
In school, one of the grades was responsible for a skit about how we became a state – 4th maybe? – the rest of the grades had activities related to the theme. I'm not sure that they make a big deal about it anymore though.....
"New Jersey Day is celebrated on December 18 to commemorate New Jersey's admission to the union. On this date in 1787 New Jersey became the Third state of the United States. Celebration include wearing patriot clothes or accessories, such as I <3 NJ tees or buttons."
In school, one of the grades was responsible for a skit about how we became a state – 4th maybe? – the rest of the grades had activities related to the theme. I'm not sure that they make a big deal about it anymore though.....
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Oh, What Did Delaware?
We used to celebrate NJ Day – this was the song that we would sing – I could not remember the rest of the lyrics – Yay for Google!
Oh, what did Delaware, boys? Oh, what did Delaware?
Oh, what did Delaware, boys? Oh, what did Delaware?
Oh, what did Delaware, boys? Oh, what did Delaware?
I ask you now as a personal friend, what did Delaware?
She wore her New Jersey, boys. She wore her New Jersey.
She wore her New Jersey, boys. She wore her New Jersey.
She wore her New Jersey, boys. She wore her New Jersey.
I tell you now as a personal friend, she wore her New Jersey.
Other verses:
Oh, what does Iowa? She weighs a Washington.
Oh, what does Idaho? She hoes her Maryland.
Oh, what does Tennessee? She sees what Arkansas.
Oh, where has Oregon? She's gone to Oklahoma.
Oh, what did Massa-chew? She chewed her Connecti-cud.
Oh, how did Flori-die? She died in Missouri.
Why did Cali-phone ya? She phoned to say "Hawaii" ("How-ah-yee")
Where has Oregon? If you want Alaska, (I'll-ask-a) where she's gone. She went to pay her Texas.
What did Mississip, through her pretty lips? She sipped a Minna-soda.
How did Wiscon-sin, boys? She stole a New-brass-key.
Oh, what did Delaware, boys? Oh, what did Delaware?
Oh, what did Delaware, boys? Oh, what did Delaware?
Oh, what did Delaware, boys? Oh, what did Delaware?
I ask you now as a personal friend, what did Delaware?
She wore her New Jersey, boys. She wore her New Jersey.
She wore her New Jersey, boys. She wore her New Jersey.
She wore her New Jersey, boys. She wore her New Jersey.
I tell you now as a personal friend, she wore her New Jersey.
Other verses:
Oh, what does Iowa? She weighs a Washington.
Oh, what does Idaho? She hoes her Maryland.
Oh, what does Tennessee? She sees what Arkansas.
Oh, where has Oregon? She's gone to Oklahoma.
Oh, what did Massa-chew? She chewed her Connecti-cud.
Oh, how did Flori-die? She died in Missouri.
Why did Cali-phone ya? She phoned to say "Hawaii" ("How-ah-yee")
Where has Oregon? If you want Alaska, (I'll-ask-a) where she's gone. She went to pay her Texas.
What did Mississip, through her pretty lips? She sipped a Minna-soda.
How did Wiscon-sin, boys? She stole a New-brass-key.
Note to Self....
Remember that you are on the phone with M-O-M and she will not find the licking/spanking stories as amusing as you do.
AND
Don't relax about the car - the "Check Engine" light will come on as soon as you do.
AND
Don't relax about the car - the "Check Engine" light will come on as soon as you do.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Moody, Moody, Moody.....
Cranky, Cranky, Cranky....
Until the phone rang......
Surprise guest star – my brother came to visit. Well, he was in the area and stopped by for lunch. It was a nice break from the “weekend letdown” and work stuff. I needed to talk to him anyway, so it all just worked out!
Until the phone rang......
Surprise guest star – my brother came to visit. Well, he was in the area and stopped by for lunch. It was a nice break from the “weekend letdown” and work stuff. I needed to talk to him anyway, so it all just worked out!
Monday, February 9, 2009
"It was Carlisle's Car".....
This is the full quote that I wanted to use for New Moon Monday on FB.....the feeling that I have reading that paragraph deserves more than just one sentence.....
"It was a black car – a car I knew. I might be the furthest thing from an autophile, but I could tell you everything about that particular car. The Mercedes S55 AMG. I knew the horsepower and the color of the interior. I knew the feel of the powerful engine purring through the frame. I knew the rich smell of the leather seats and the way the extra-dark tint made noon look like dusk through those windows. It was Carlisle’s car."
"It was a black car – a car I knew. I might be the furthest thing from an autophile, but I could tell you everything about that particular car. The Mercedes S55 AMG. I knew the horsepower and the color of the interior. I knew the feel of the powerful engine purring through the frame. I knew the rich smell of the leather seats and the way the extra-dark tint made noon look like dusk through those windows. It was Carlisle’s car."
Signs That You Were at the Same Sleepover....
1. You wake up next to a pony and a pack of gum
2. Hot butter is NOT to be put THERE!!!
3. Your host cooks a great breakfast – even though they are broken and really don’t have to
4. You are willing to pay $10 for a dominatrix style tuckie, tuckie, tuckie from me
5. You tell the truth about why/how you hit yourself in the forehead with a riding crop (years ago) and no one believes your story
6. You don’t move except to get the door for the Chinese food guy and then curl back up to watch UHF
7. A camera flash is the wrong type of flash
8. You hear “I’ll just pretend that you’re all talking about girls”
2. Hot butter is NOT to be put THERE!!!
3. Your host cooks a great breakfast – even though they are broken and really don’t have to
4. You are willing to pay $10 for a dominatrix style tuckie, tuckie, tuckie from me
5. You tell the truth about why/how you hit yourself in the forehead with a riding crop (years ago) and no one believes your story
6. You don’t move except to get the door for the Chinese food guy and then curl back up to watch UHF
7. A camera flash is the wrong type of flash
8. You hear “I’ll just pretend that you’re all talking about girls”
The Adult Side....
The "spend time with some of my favorite people on the planet" category applies here as well......
Bringing my new black strappy shoes out to play and still not being one of the tallest ones. (the shorter set enjoyed the eye level view, on second thought, I’m sure the taller set did as well)
Hearing my name whispered a million times – it’s impossible to ignore hearing your own name - I will always turn around and say “What?” even after I realize that you are doing it on purpose!!
Full harmony during my favorite song!!!
Referring to the fact that my favorite song caused it to be “the size of Florida” may not be the best way to share your sarcasm (no matter how happy I am that you came out to play with us).
Getting to see that people have improved their licking stealth – “Come here, I have to tell you something”…heh.
The ass smack heard round the room….how’s your hand, buddy?
Hmm, just add an “S”!! Wait, who has a pen? Ooo, even better, get a Sharpie!
It doesn’t matter how broken you are, come out and see Instrument!
The Great Waltz Debate of ’09 – umm, let’s just teach you to polka!
The never ending group hug – no complaints though – it was cozy….
Bringing my new black strappy shoes out to play and still not being one of the tallest ones. (the shorter set enjoyed the eye level view, on second thought, I’m sure the taller set did as well)
Hearing my name whispered a million times – it’s impossible to ignore hearing your own name - I will always turn around and say “What?” even after I realize that you are doing it on purpose!!
Full harmony during my favorite song!!!
Referring to the fact that my favorite song caused it to be “the size of Florida” may not be the best way to share your sarcasm (no matter how happy I am that you came out to play with us).
Getting to see that people have improved their licking stealth – “Come here, I have to tell you something”…heh.
The ass smack heard round the room….how’s your hand, buddy?
Hmm, just add an “S”!! Wait, who has a pen? Ooo, even better, get a Sharpie!
It doesn’t matter how broken you are, come out and see Instrument!
The Great Waltz Debate of ’09 – umm, let’s just teach you to polka!
The never ending group hug – no complaints though – it was cozy….
The Family Side.....
I knew going into the weekend that it would be a fun one. It lived up to the expectations and then some - mainly because I got to spend time with some of my favorite people on the planet.
I fell prey to the cuteness of pigtails, the innocence of trying to eat with a fork (they did well!) and trying lettuce, watching my brother have an intense chat with the “non-larval one”, hearing “I wanna go in your car!!!” and just having an overall great time while celebrating a family birthday.
Then I beat my GPS by 35 mins by driving like a Cullen – reserved for occasions
where the cuteness of 4 little girls won’t let you leave when you originally planned to.
But I was able to switch gears from innocence to adult fun in the blink of an eye…..
I fell prey to the cuteness of pigtails, the innocence of trying to eat with a fork (they did well!) and trying lettuce, watching my brother have an intense chat with the “non-larval one”, hearing “I wanna go in your car!!!” and just having an overall great time while celebrating a family birthday.
Then I beat my GPS by 35 mins by driving like a Cullen – reserved for occasions
where the cuteness of 4 little girls won’t let you leave when you originally planned to.
But I was able to switch gears from innocence to adult fun in the blink of an eye…..
Friday, February 6, 2009
Lists.....
I am a list maker - I love, love, love my lists and do not feel complete without my list (hey, we all have a crutch).....
I love crossing things off the list, feeling like I accomplished something and then making a new list for the next set of things that need to be done.
The list for tomorrow was made on Tuesday – ranging from cardboard recycling, movie returning, post office visit, stuff for the party and a change of clothes for later.
The list for today at work is not as exciting – I have to be bad cop and tell people that unless we get certain forms back they are not to return to work.....
I love crossing things off the list, feeling like I accomplished something and then making a new list for the next set of things that need to be done.
The list for tomorrow was made on Tuesday – ranging from cardboard recycling, movie returning, post office visit, stuff for the party and a change of clothes for later.
The list for today at work is not as exciting – I have to be bad cop and tell people that unless we get certain forms back they are not to return to work.....
Thursday, February 5, 2009
PUPPY!!!!
I have to share - mainly because she has invented a new word and it brought up the need to share another random fact......this was the email exchange:
Brennie-Pooh - "He was a big fluffy German Shepard with fluffy looking paws. I sooooo wanted to shmuggle (shmush the ears and head and snuggle) him. "
Me - "You have restraint - I have a tendency to go "Oooo puppy!" even at the service dogs. Granted, I also wished every dog (not their owners) a Happy New Year when I was two - I was taking a walk with my grandma (in the Bronx) on New Year's Day."
Yup, even hugged a Great Dane on one of my birthdays - that was actually a recent event, not as a kid.....
Ah, Teenagers....
My favorite teenager cracks me up - in one conversation she goes from telling me how cool I am and how I “take away awkward moments” to telling me that I'm "a big ol' dork" for liking certain things and then back to me being cool because I sent her the Twilight soundtrack.....I'm glad that I can keep up with her......
I do throw her for a loop - when she tells me that I'm weird, I agree and tell her that it's part of my charm. Tee-hee. She still has a very optimistic view on the world - no venom in her veins. I know that her first big heartbreak is coming eventually - I want to protect her, but know that it's part of life.
It will be great if she ends up going to Harvard - even though she is more of a "big fish in a little pond" type and may not like being one of many big fishes in a school. (but she'll be close by!) I am glad that I can keep an eye on her for her parents - she tells me stuff that she isn't comfortable telling them and I hope that that continues.....
I do throw her for a loop - when she tells me that I'm weird, I agree and tell her that it's part of my charm. Tee-hee. She still has a very optimistic view on the world - no venom in her veins. I know that her first big heartbreak is coming eventually - I want to protect her, but know that it's part of life.
It will be great if she ends up going to Harvard - even though she is more of a "big fish in a little pond" type and may not like being one of many big fishes in a school. (but she'll be close by!) I am glad that I can keep an eye on her for her parents - she tells me stuff that she isn't comfortable telling them and I hope that that continues.....
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Piragi...
Still in reading mode....my brain is just absorbing things....
I've been experimenting with cooking Latvian foods - it started a few years ago. I have my grandmother's Latvian cookbook (in Latvian of course) but if you are curious and want to make one of the staples - Piragi - here's the recipe in English!
http://recipes.epicurean.com/recipe/170/piragi-(latvian-bacon-rolls).html
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
"Newsy" Type of Day....
My brain is on overload - been reading way too many news stories and blogs today....
Uconn Rock - they painted their whole crest! d00d - KKPsi - get on it!!
The mall as a Day Trip....even if they did get spanked for being ugly.....
Seriously? You're the ones who wanted to get married in the first place!!
And please, enough with the mom of the octuplets - I was excited for her until I found out how many kids she already has at home (six) - how can she afford all of them as a single parent??
Shake, Rattle & Roll.....
Monday, February 2, 2009
Deal Karma?
I have to share what I consider to be deal karma from this past weekend....
I wanted to make chocolate covered strawberries – didn’t look at a sales flyer or anything, just went to the closest grocery store – strawberries were on sale – Buy One, Get One Free.
I needed to pick up beer for the VT trip – Miller Lite was the request – it was on sale, there was a $2 rebate and I got a free T-shirt that I gave to our host.
And I found the cat food trial size packages – on clearance at $0.10 – each had a $3 coupon inside – I bought 7 bags (70 cents!) and got $21 worth of coupons.
I wanted to make chocolate covered strawberries – didn’t look at a sales flyer or anything, just went to the closest grocery store – strawberries were on sale – Buy One, Get One Free.
I needed to pick up beer for the VT trip – Miller Lite was the request – it was on sale, there was a $2 rebate and I got a free T-shirt that I gave to our host.
And I found the cat food trial size packages – on clearance at $0.10 – each had a $3 coupon inside – I bought 7 bags (70 cents!) and got $21 worth of coupons.
"Do you know where my pen is?"
So the weekend went from one extreme to the other – from one friend’s sadness to absolute joy and laughter with other friends. We regressed instantly but refrained from running amuck in the hotel (not that there is anything wrong with that!).
Highlights:
* How else do you inspire someone to climb two flights of stairs, but sing the Rocky theme? “I can hear you outside with the door closed”
* Why does it have a blue label??? Blue is better than black?
* Do you know where my pen is?
* Scattergories – eyeball does not start with the letter “I”
* Someone (not me) was thinking of ways to get kicked out – make soup out of the people in the hot tub (bork, bork), rate their diving, tell the Guido looking guy that he’s missing one of the token tattoos…..there’s more but I forgot them…..
* Should we go to the Red Shutter Inn? Actually, let me tell you this story….
* “OW!! My booty!”
* Mad-Libs – my name can be used as a noun - “Please confirm your Dizzy Vizzy prior to departure”
* Great conditions for skiing and tubing – they actually let us make tube chains!
* “Look out for the ditch!!” "Stop calling me that!" "D-I-T-C-H!" "Oh"
* “Do not walk on the Magic Carpet!!! Well, they’re throwing snowballs – yell at them!!”
I found that there were at least two people on the mountain louder than me, we can make everything into a song and someone actually brought a Pony!!!!
Oh, they really should lock the electrical panels – it’s way too tempting.
I may have to go back – my bottle of vodka is being held hostage……
Highlights:
* How else do you inspire someone to climb two flights of stairs, but sing the Rocky theme? “I can hear you outside with the door closed”
* Why does it have a blue label??? Blue is better than black?
* Do you know where my pen is?
* Scattergories – eyeball does not start with the letter “I”
* Someone (not me) was thinking of ways to get kicked out – make soup out of the people in the hot tub (bork, bork), rate their diving, tell the Guido looking guy that he’s missing one of the token tattoos…..there’s more but I forgot them…..
* Should we go to the Red Shutter Inn? Actually, let me tell you this story….
* “OW!! My booty!”
* Mad-Libs – my name can be used as a noun - “Please confirm your Dizzy Vizzy prior to departure”
* Great conditions for skiing and tubing – they actually let us make tube chains!
* “Look out for the ditch!!” "Stop calling me that!" "D-I-T-C-H!" "Oh"
* “Do not walk on the Magic Carpet!!! Well, they’re throwing snowballs – yell at them!!”
I found that there were at least two people on the mountain louder than me, we can make everything into a song and someone actually brought a Pony!!!!
Oh, they really should lock the electrical panels – it’s way too tempting.
I may have to go back – my bottle of vodka is being held hostage……
Saturday, January 31, 2009
What Can You Do?
I can't sleep......
So, there I am, making treats for my Vermont trip - looking forward to fun. I get a call from one of my friends - he just says "She's gone" and starts crying. There's only one "she" in his life - always has been - he lost the love of his life. She died because of a risky pregnancy - finally a girl after 4 boys.
Watch the movie ‘Fear’ – that was their relationship but they ended up coming out friends in the end - complete with him watching her kids at times. I am very worried that he is going to freak out – he adjusted to her being married to someone else - at least she was alive - they could still see each other.
My heart is just torn apart for him. I never want to hear that kind of pain from anyone that I care about – it’s just horrible to know that you can’t help or fix it, you can just listen to their heart as it breaks.....
Friday, January 30, 2009
More Random Facts
So, over in the land of FB, I had people tag me for the “25 facts meme” – having already done the “16 facts meme”, I felt compelled to add more facts so they wouldn’t get jipped. And of course I had to post it here!
17. I want to learn how to play the bagpipes.
18. I’m a freak about having milk not spoil – it is the last thing that I pick up at the grocery store and then it’s the first thing that is brought in and put into the fridge.
19. My politeness sometimes backfires – example - I will smile and nod along about your camping story, but I can’t hear you over the band – I don’t realize that you switched the topic to wife swapping since you knew that I couldn’t hear you until you say something really off color.
20. I learned how to play Mah Jong a few years ago and miss being able to play with the Crack Bam Bitches once a week.
21. Of all my celebrity interaction, my favorite has been having Jim Belushi sing to me as he used the mall bathroom - “Hey mall girl….I’m taking a leak….”
22. I have already had my dream job, but if money and time and everything else didn’t matter, I would be a Disney Tour Guide.
23. Three part trumpet harmony always gives me goosebumps.
24. Even though I enjoy documenting life’s events, I did not get into scrapbooking until about 4 years ago – mainly because I knew that I would end up spending way too much money on scrapbooking stuff.
25. I fully believe in karma – I have seen it in action way too many times to ignore it
17. I want to learn how to play the bagpipes.
18. I’m a freak about having milk not spoil – it is the last thing that I pick up at the grocery store and then it’s the first thing that is brought in and put into the fridge.
19. My politeness sometimes backfires – example - I will smile and nod along about your camping story, but I can’t hear you over the band – I don’t realize that you switched the topic to wife swapping since you knew that I couldn’t hear you until you say something really off color.
20. I learned how to play Mah Jong a few years ago and miss being able to play with the Crack Bam Bitches once a week.
21. Of all my celebrity interaction, my favorite has been having Jim Belushi sing to me as he used the mall bathroom - “Hey mall girl….I’m taking a leak….”
22. I have already had my dream job, but if money and time and everything else didn’t matter, I would be a Disney Tour Guide.
23. Three part trumpet harmony always gives me goosebumps.
24. Even though I enjoy documenting life’s events, I did not get into scrapbooking until about 4 years ago – mainly because I knew that I would end up spending way too much money on scrapbooking stuff.
25. I fully believe in karma – I have seen it in action way too many times to ignore it
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Doh!!
I forgot to give Wine Night the shout out that it deserves!!!
It was started last year by Michele for her own reasons, agreed on that it's a great idea by the rest of us and has now morphed into an almost monthly excuse to get together to chat about life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness (among other things).
With a revolving list of guest stars, it is always a fun time. Sprout (yay!) was added to the mix last Friday. We gave her some badly needed girly time and didn’t spend the whole night talking about old band stories!
Looking forward to the next one!!!
It was started last year by Michele for her own reasons, agreed on that it's a great idea by the rest of us and has now morphed into an almost monthly excuse to get together to chat about life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness (among other things).
With a revolving list of guest stars, it is always a fun time. Sprout (yay!) was added to the mix last Friday. We gave her some badly needed girly time and didn’t spend the whole night talking about old band stories!
Looking forward to the next one!!!
Bad Bubble....
I have completed the annual winter tradition – dent, crack or somehow break a rim during the winter. Ugh – aluminum rims suck. I have been so careful not to hit any potholes, but then suddenly BANG - bubble in tire, I go to get it changed and "Voila!" I need a new rim. Seriously – time for another car…..
Every one that I like is either too expensive (even pre-owned), has a bad report from Consumer Reports or is part of the division that would be closed if the auto makers get their bail out money.
I know it’s not supposed to be an emotional decision, but I spend a lot of time in my car…grumble, grumble, grumble.....
Every one that I like is either too expensive (even pre-owned), has a bad report from Consumer Reports or is part of the division that would be closed if the auto makers get their bail out money.
I know it’s not supposed to be an emotional decision, but I spend a lot of time in my car…grumble, grumble, grumble.....
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Faceinahole.com
Oh, there's a million jokes that I can make about the sites name......(tee-hee)
Create your own FACEinHOLE
Create your own FACEinHOLE
That Feeling....
OK, before I re-draft again or go on and on ad nauseum....
I had a moment over the weekend - I just stopped and said “Wow, I’m really back”. It was a feeling that I have had a lot lately, but this one just stopped me in my tracks. I don’t need to peek back at my older blog posts or the volumes of paper journals to know - things are definitely much better. Certain situations are not resolved (nor will they ever be) but they are no longer in the front and center of my being as they used to be. The whirlwind has let me go/I have gotten out of it.
And I know that there is no answer to the evil question - What do you do when the one person that can fix things is the one who broke them in the first place? Sometimes all you want is the embrace that makes you believe that all is right with the world (even though it is beyond f*#ked up).
The feeling has slowly materialized from a whole bunch of sources and some have been more help than they realize. Some of it came from within – adjusting the life plan yet again - it took a while to get there (especially given what happened).
You are still the ying to my yang and one of the few on the planet who totally gets me, but your importance level has drastically diminished. Even you know that - it has been brutally obvious in the past months. You are one of my best friends and we will be in each other’s lives, but not like we used to be. Bye my dear, I'm staying in New England.....
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Whoah....
I haven't posted anything of major substance since I am still trying to formulate this weekend's most random moment into words....in the meantime, here's a flashback.....my jaw dropped when I saw paragraph two - I forgot that it was in there.....and I left it in there because it deserves the spotlight again.
2004-09-20 - 10:45:00 am
I'm back!
I have just such a content feeling - go figure......walking around yesterday in jeans, a cute sweater, flip flops and hair up in a messy bun just put me in such a good mood......and I'm thinking "I'm back" the whole time. The fun me, the me that enjoys doing things with other people, the me that enjoys going to concerts and bars with friends. Too long have I been miserable. It is time.
I was also reminded that I'm back by one simple little comment - "Your hair smells good". A bit surprising to hear since I had been at a concert and a bar....and I had to ask what it smelled like....."Girl"......aww......puts a smile on my face.....
2004-09-20 - 10:45:00 am
I'm back!
I have just such a content feeling - go figure......walking around yesterday in jeans, a cute sweater, flip flops and hair up in a messy bun just put me in such a good mood......and I'm thinking "I'm back" the whole time. The fun me, the me that enjoys doing things with other people, the me that enjoys going to concerts and bars with friends. Too long have I been miserable. It is time.
I was also reminded that I'm back by one simple little comment - "Your hair smells good". A bit surprising to hear since I had been at a concert and a bar....and I had to ask what it smelled like....."Girl"......aww......puts a smile on my face.....
Monday, January 26, 2009
Recycle!!
OK, I’m not a tree hugging hippie, but I do recycle. It drives me nuts that my condo association does not – strike that, they do, but they only take the bottles with a 5 cents deposit (yup, I take those back myself!). Anyway, my recyclables end up going to my mom’s or my brother’s house.
At work, I am the one bringing paper to the recycling bin – it is a fundraiser for area schools – so we recycle and help schools – it’s worth the effort – it’s on the way home. And I can recycle a lot of paper from my house/junk mail. It was worth the effort of going through all my credit card info and opting for the "stop sending me pre-approved" offers - a month later there is a dramatic decrease in junk mail.
I try to find additional uses for things, I bring my bags back to the supermarket to be recycled, I use my cool (and free) totes when I go to the stores now. The best was when I got the tote at Target, the cashier put the tote in a bag……
So, in the office, I have been known to shriek "Wait, you can recycle that!", "Don't throw it away, recycle it" or "Umm, can you do me a favor, pull that out of the trash and recycle it, ok, it's really for the planet but you know what I mean - recycle!"
Today I witnessed one of my co-workers stop themselves from tossing a plastic bottle and then bring it over to the recycle area.....heh, I have made people change their behavior...maybe it's time to see how I can harness my powers and guide them in another direction.....
At work, I am the one bringing paper to the recycling bin – it is a fundraiser for area schools – so we recycle and help schools – it’s worth the effort – it’s on the way home. And I can recycle a lot of paper from my house/junk mail. It was worth the effort of going through all my credit card info and opting for the "stop sending me pre-approved" offers - a month later there is a dramatic decrease in junk mail.
I try to find additional uses for things, I bring my bags back to the supermarket to be recycled, I use my cool (and free) totes when I go to the stores now. The best was when I got the tote at Target, the cashier put the tote in a bag……
So, in the office, I have been known to shriek "Wait, you can recycle that!", "Don't throw it away, recycle it" or "Umm, can you do me a favor, pull that out of the trash and recycle it, ok, it's really for the planet but you know what I mean - recycle!"
Today I witnessed one of my co-workers stop themselves from tossing a plastic bottle and then bring it over to the recycle area.....heh, I have made people change their behavior...maybe it's time to see how I can harness my powers and guide them in another direction.....
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Two Thoughts.....
La, la, la la-la...
What is it about the sunshine that just makes you want to take a drive and sing? Well, it does for me anyway - Probably due to the fact that it's a nice change from all the grey that we have had lately!
Well, that didn’t last long…..
I bought the Twilight soundtrack and it eclipsed everything. (get it, Eclipsed? Ha, ha...) Sorry Instrument, you are still quite prominent in rotation, but there’s a certain guitar riff that has me dazzled…
What is it about the sunshine that just makes you want to take a drive and sing? Well, it does for me anyway - Probably due to the fact that it's a nice change from all the grey that we have had lately!
Well, that didn’t last long…..
I bought the Twilight soundtrack and it eclipsed everything. (get it, Eclipsed? Ha, ha...) Sorry Instrument, you are still quite prominent in rotation, but there’s a certain guitar riff that has me dazzled…
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Sign of the Apocalypse?
The scrapbook store near my brother’s house is closing – he needs to move - now – it’s just a sign of bad things to come!!!
And sniff, I won’t have a reason to visit…oh, wait….my brother....right......kidding!
And sniff, I won’t have a reason to visit…oh, wait….my brother....right......kidding!
Friday, January 23, 2009
Doing the Math…
Haven’t shown the spoils of Therapy Tuesday in a while, so…5 boxes of Kashi breakfast bars – on sale for $2.75 - $2 off coupon (had 5 coupons)
2 bottles of Ocean Spray Cranberry juice – on sale for $1.99 – coupons - $1 off from manufacturer & $1 off from Target (had 2 of each)
2 bottles of Coffee Mate – on sale 2 for $3 – coupons - $1.50 off from manufacturer (had 2)
Tidy Cats deodorizer stuff - $2.14 - $1.50 coupon from Target mailer
Total = $4.40
Saved $21.68
Time it took to figure out the deal – 2 minutes reading one website
Time spent printing coupons – 5 minutes
Guess what I will be eating for breakfast for the next 2 months/bringing to someone’s ski chateau! LOL.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
'English First' proposal.....
Any bets on how quickly my mom will move if the law passes? They’ll need a bunch of ESL teachers!!
Nashville voters deciding 'English First' proposal
NASHVILLE (AP) — Nashville voters are heading to the polls to decided whether to make English the mandatory language for all city business. The charter amendment dubbed "English First" would prevent city government from translating written materials into other languages or using interpreters for people who don't speak English well. There are exemptions for public health and safety. If approved Thursday, it would make Nashville the largest U.S. city with such a law. Councilman Eric Crafton, who has led the proposal, argues that requiring one language is an orderly way to unite the city of more than half a million people.
Nashville voters deciding 'English First' proposal
NASHVILLE (AP) — Nashville voters are heading to the polls to decided whether to make English the mandatory language for all city business. The charter amendment dubbed "English First" would prevent city government from translating written materials into other languages or using interpreters for people who don't speak English well. There are exemptions for public health and safety. If approved Thursday, it would make Nashville the largest U.S. city with such a law. Councilman Eric Crafton, who has led the proposal, argues that requiring one language is an orderly way to unite the city of more than half a million people.
Excellent....
We have another one..."C" (of Team C & E fame) has been converted.....I lent her my Twilight book - upon fear of death....or worse. Seriously, there were a gazillion conditions that I gave her.....
I got the email the other day - "Edward Cullen is MY imaginary boyfriend. :) I heart Edward Cullen!!!!!!!!!!!"
Excellent....
I got the email the other day - "Edward Cullen is MY imaginary boyfriend. :) I heart Edward Cullen!!!!!!!!!!!"
Excellent....
I Heart My Instrument….
Geeking – totally geeking – I got my grubby little paws on the new Instrument recording – YAY!!! (ok, you really can’t grasp my enthusiasm)
Thanks D! And oh yeah, I feel special!
Now I can play “I Still Love You” over and over and over and over again and then belt out the song again - once I decipher the proper lyrics (not the ones that I had interpreted). Some people (*cough* Tam *cough*) who used to mock me for singing along now love the song too. Yay! (see - a different level of enthusiasm from the beginning statement)
I highly recommend going to see them live – check them out – dates for upcoming gigs are posted!
Thanks D! And oh yeah, I feel special!
Now I can play “I Still Love You” over and over and over and over again and then belt out the song again - once I decipher the proper lyrics (not the ones that I had interpreted). Some people (*cough* Tam *cough*) who used to mock me for singing along now love the song too. Yay! (see - a different level of enthusiasm from the beginning statement)
I highly recommend going to see them live – check them out – dates for upcoming gigs are posted!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
It Runs in the Family....
This email from my brother recaps his visit to the vet with the cat that goes *poof* randomly. As you can see, our wit is rather similar....
Winter is not amused
I pull out the cat carrier to take Winter to the vet.
I open the door on the cat carrier and place it in the center of the living room.
Winter, being an inquisitive being, decides to investigate this "foreign device".
While she's busy sniffing the door, I nudge her to take a closer look.
In a flash, she is unwillingly pushed in and the door slams shut behind her.
We run out to the car and meowing has already begun.
I start the car and she begins to MRAAUGH!
Maybe she doesn't care for my music? I'll turn it down.
MRAUGH! MRAUGH! MRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUGH!
4 minutes, 3 red lights, and 1 "Dunkin Donuts left" later we arrive at the vet.
Mraugh!
We check in.
Mraugh!
We move to the doctors room and close the door.
Mauuuuuuuuuuur?!
In comes the man-sistant.
He opens the door and Winter is no longer interested in coming out.
He tips up the end of the cat carrier, but Winter is not interested in coming out.
He tips up the end of the cat carrier to a vertical position, but there doesn't appear to be a cat inside.
She presses her front paws against the frame of the door, and defies gravity.
I notify him the top comes off the cat carrier, but he said "Tipping the cat carrier usually works".
Not on my cat!
He gets aggressive and grabs her by the scruff.
Winter is not amused.
Winter searches for the nearest exit, but all the doors are shut.
We place her on the scale and she quickly scampers off.
The scale is designed to record and display only the highest weight.
Thank you inventors of the world!
In this corner we have Winter weighing in at 8.64 lbs.
The doctor comes in.
She says, "Her name is Winter? I love that name! It's unusual, but it's such a pretty name!"
Why thank you.
We named her ourselves.
My college degree is paying off.
I discuss the "rice" we've been finding in Winter's bed and the "squiggles" that appear around her behind.
The man-sistant restrains Winter while the doctor "takes" a stool sample.
Imagine a long, cold plastic anal probe...yes...you read that right.
Winter is then injected vaccinations with a sharp needle (which is why we went there in the first place).
Winter is not amused.
Analysis will take 10 minutes.
Winter explores the room for 10 minutes.
She checks the crack between the counters, looks under the chair, climbs on top of the doctor's counter, and into the sink.
When Winter decides to scale the shelf on the wall, I put an end to her exploratory phase.
Winter is not amused.
The man-sistant returns and tells me Winter probably has ringworm and tapeworm.
I nearly faint because it's going to be expensive to fix.
It occurs to me Winter is an expensive cat.
The man-sistant puts a new product (anti-worm gel) on Winter's scruff.
Winter is not amused.
We put Winter back in the cat carrier.
She is happy to return.
We got to the front counter to check out.
I faint when I see the bill.
After I regain consciousness, I am asked to sign a piece of paper worth hundreds of dollars to the veterinarian.
I mutter something under my breath.
MRAUUGH!
A strange man looks at the MRAAAUGHing cat and I notify him that she is not amused.
The man smiles.
I tell Winter all will be alright and we're on our way home.
MRAUUGH!
Winter is not amused.
I run out and start the car and place Winter in the passengers seat.
MRAUGH! MRAUGH! MRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUGH!
One long line of cars, 2 red lights, and one idiot who doesn't know he can turn right on red later, we arrive home.
MRAUUGH!
I quickly shut off the car and scamper in with Winter.
I tell her we're home and open the cat carrier's door.
Winter bolts out and begins to lick herself.
Winter is not amused.
Winter is not amused
I pull out the cat carrier to take Winter to the vet.
I open the door on the cat carrier and place it in the center of the living room.
Winter, being an inquisitive being, decides to investigate this "foreign device".
While she's busy sniffing the door, I nudge her to take a closer look.
In a flash, she is unwillingly pushed in and the door slams shut behind her.
We run out to the car and meowing has already begun.
I start the car and she begins to MRAAUGH!
Maybe she doesn't care for my music? I'll turn it down.
MRAUGH! MRAUGH! MRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUGH!
4 minutes, 3 red lights, and 1 "Dunkin Donuts left" later we arrive at the vet.
Mraugh!
We check in.
Mraugh!
We move to the doctors room and close the door.
Mauuuuuuuuuuur?!
In comes the man-sistant.
He opens the door and Winter is no longer interested in coming out.
He tips up the end of the cat carrier, but Winter is not interested in coming out.
He tips up the end of the cat carrier to a vertical position, but there doesn't appear to be a cat inside.
She presses her front paws against the frame of the door, and defies gravity.
I notify him the top comes off the cat carrier, but he said "Tipping the cat carrier usually works".
Not on my cat!
He gets aggressive and grabs her by the scruff.
Winter is not amused.
Winter searches for the nearest exit, but all the doors are shut.
We place her on the scale and she quickly scampers off.
The scale is designed to record and display only the highest weight.
Thank you inventors of the world!
In this corner we have Winter weighing in at 8.64 lbs.
The doctor comes in.
She says, "Her name is Winter? I love that name! It's unusual, but it's such a pretty name!"
Why thank you.
We named her ourselves.
My college degree is paying off.
I discuss the "rice" we've been finding in Winter's bed and the "squiggles" that appear around her behind.
The man-sistant restrains Winter while the doctor "takes" a stool sample.
Imagine a long, cold plastic anal probe...yes...you read that right.
Winter is then injected vaccinations with a sharp needle (which is why we went there in the first place).
Winter is not amused.
Analysis will take 10 minutes.
Winter explores the room for 10 minutes.
She checks the crack between the counters, looks under the chair, climbs on top of the doctor's counter, and into the sink.
When Winter decides to scale the shelf on the wall, I put an end to her exploratory phase.
Winter is not amused.
The man-sistant returns and tells me Winter probably has ringworm and tapeworm.
I nearly faint because it's going to be expensive to fix.
It occurs to me Winter is an expensive cat.
The man-sistant puts a new product (anti-worm gel) on Winter's scruff.
Winter is not amused.
We put Winter back in the cat carrier.
She is happy to return.
We got to the front counter to check out.
I faint when I see the bill.
After I regain consciousness, I am asked to sign a piece of paper worth hundreds of dollars to the veterinarian.
I mutter something under my breath.
MRAUUGH!
A strange man looks at the MRAAAUGHing cat and I notify him that she is not amused.
The man smiles.
I tell Winter all will be alright and we're on our way home.
MRAUUGH!
Winter is not amused.
I run out and start the car and place Winter in the passengers seat.
MRAUGH! MRAUGH! MRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUGH!
One long line of cars, 2 red lights, and one idiot who doesn't know he can turn right on red later, we arrive home.
MRAUUGH!
I quickly shut off the car and scamper in with Winter.
I tell her we're home and open the cat carrier's door.
Winter bolts out and begins to lick herself.
Winter is not amused.
Not M.I.A......
Just keeping quiet to maintain friendships – you know the rule – don’t discuss politics or religion. There's only one person (besides my family) that I feel comfortable enough with to discuss those two taboos - we have spirited debates, but it never gets to the point of destroying our connection.
I have been too focused on the negatives that this administration brings to get into “Rah-Rah” mode. (not to be confused with Re-Ra – that’s a great bar) But it has been interesting to see all the shows about the past presidents, their kids and the pets.
So, I will leave this link – well written and similar to what I feel right now. So, bring it on Mr. President and America - prove me wrong - I strongly encourage it - and I will do my part to help as well!
I have been too focused on the negatives that this administration brings to get into “Rah-Rah” mode. (not to be confused with Re-Ra – that’s a great bar) But it has been interesting to see all the shows about the past presidents, their kids and the pets.
So, I will leave this link – well written and similar to what I feel right now. So, bring it on Mr. President and America - prove me wrong - I strongly encourage it - and I will do my part to help as well!
Monday, January 19, 2009
I want my bed....
Groan....I need more sleep - I want my bed....I want my bed with it's flannel sheets, puffy pillows and really comfy mattress.....my bed that I can build a pillow fort and hide in.......my bed that offers rest and comfy snuggliness.......is the work day over yet?
Oh yeah, the massage therapist would help too...send him over....perhaps with an umbrella drink? (you never know, the universe has been interesting lately....just putting it out there....)
Oh yeah, the massage therapist would help too...send him over....perhaps with an umbrella drink? (you never know, the universe has been interesting lately....just putting it out there....)
Swoosh….klunk…meow…
Despite the horrible weather yesterday, a few of us trekked up to Stratton to ski. (lift tickets were pre-paid and we’re all stubborn - “I don’t care that the parking lot or road isn’t plowed – I’m going!”) I missed breakfast at the Crack Barrel (not a typo) but did get to meet up with one car that has 4 wheel drive. Yay! And meow.
Fun drive, meow, lots of chats, some eyebrow shaving threats, laughs, meow, hot tub rules were created and we overused a word. But it was fun - I forgot how it happened, but the word hardcore and my name is now linked….
After I amused the carload next to us as we got suited up (I couldn’t help it, I was asked about the length of my skis), we were READY!! Let’s ski – w00t!! Oh wait, let’s stand in line, get our tickets, debate that the ticket thingie will actually hold the ticket, go to the bathroom, ride two lifts to the summit….and then we were ready. Phew - Ok! (insert woot here!)
We lost one skier on the first run – her knee decided that it had had enough and that was it. She was hauled off by the ski patrol – note - if you tell us to leave you on the side of a mountain – we are not going to. Not matter what you say. (“Go on and go, leave me…..”)
It continued to snow the whole day but it wasn’t cold. The fresh powder was awesome but gave all of our legs quite a workout. We were all pretty much done and then realized that we would have to ski back to the other side of the mountain to get the cars. (groan)
Our fallen comrade was out of x-rays and braced up by the time we got back with the cars. “Hi, our friend is here, she’s broken – where can we find her?” “She’s in the lobby”. We all burst into song - a round of “Let’s go to the lobby”. (no adult beverages were in our system – yet)
So, we picked up the broken one, had dinner and then headed home. The Mass Pike did a horrible job of plowing - combine that with the cars that would whiz by me only to spin out ten minutes later – it took me way too long to get home. I was so happy to sink into my bed……now if only my personal massage therapist lived closer, this morning would have involved a less creaky body…..
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Shine a Light…..
Finally got to watch the newest Stones DVD – love the music, but I really don’t lust after Mick Jagger liked I used to. The set list was incredible – many, many songs that they usually don’t play in concert and little backstage snippets. (they all had to wait for Hillary Clinton’s mom – hilarious)
I’m kinda torn - It’s awesome that they can still rock but WOW, they have gotten old! Granted, if they “retire” they will probably get old fast – they continue to do what they love.
Even after that I thought, I was still happy to dance around my place today, getting things done and singing along......
I’m kinda torn - It’s awesome that they can still rock but WOW, they have gotten old! Granted, if they “retire” they will probably get old fast – they continue to do what they love.
Even after that I thought, I was still happy to dance around my place today, getting things done and singing along......
Unplanned Yet Quite Fun....
Totally unplanned and spontaneous night – I went to visit Team E & C (my bro and sis in-law) to retrieve my digital camera. I totally pulled a dad and showed up when dinner was ready - whoops. So I had to do the “so, could you tempt me with a glass of wine?” thing – you don’t offer a Latvian food or drink, you tempt them – lol. They knew I was coming - I had called after work and my brother told me to just come over. The timing was just rather amusing.
We ended up chatting about random memories from our teen years – I may have to get my brother an air horn just for old time’s sake. My dad bought his mother an air horn so that she could just lean out the window and blow it instead of calling for help if the house was on fire. (She lived in the Bronx) My brother ended up with it and was given very strict limitations as to it’s use – “Do not use it inside, outside, near you sister, near the dog, etc." He finally got to use it during one of my CMBC championships at Giants Stadium.
I got to debate “The Secret” (the law of attraction) versus not talking about things because you may jinx them. No real resolution was reached. And then we turned our brains off and just heckled “Deal or No Deal” – like MST3K but without the robots – ha, ha.
It was a great way to unwind after the work week – good chats, good wine, good company…..good times. I am definitely lucky that they live close by.
We ended up chatting about random memories from our teen years – I may have to get my brother an air horn just for old time’s sake. My dad bought his mother an air horn so that she could just lean out the window and blow it instead of calling for help if the house was on fire. (She lived in the Bronx) My brother ended up with it and was given very strict limitations as to it’s use – “Do not use it inside, outside, near you sister, near the dog, etc." He finally got to use it during one of my CMBC championships at Giants Stadium.
I got to debate “The Secret” (the law of attraction) versus not talking about things because you may jinx them. No real resolution was reached. And then we turned our brains off and just heckled “Deal or No Deal” – like MST3K but without the robots – ha, ha.
It was a great way to unwind after the work week – good chats, good wine, good company…..good times. I am definitely lucky that they live close by.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Jaw on Ground!!!
Holy crap - this is what a couple of people that I know worry about when flying out of LaGuardia......
"A US Airways plane has crashed into the Hudson River this afternoon, sending passengers fleeing for safety in the frigid waters."
They are reporting that everyone got out of the plane in one piece.....scary stuff....
Other reason for my jaw being on the ground - I didn't automatically think the following : NYC + crashed plane = terrorist attack.
"A US Airways plane has crashed into the Hudson River this afternoon, sending passengers fleeing for safety in the frigid waters."
They are reporting that everyone got out of the plane in one piece.....scary stuff....
Other reason for my jaw being on the ground - I didn't automatically think the following : NYC + crashed plane = terrorist attack.
Because You Can-Can...
Life revolves around Shoprite - no family event is complete without a trip there - and there is one big event that we can't miss - The Can Can Sale!! (I am actually bummed that I don't have one closer!)
KFold - I had to find it after our chat, I just could not resist....no "Ooo-la-la" guy though!
KFold - I had to find it after our chat, I just could not resist....no "Ooo-la-la" guy though!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Pirate-ease....
I am having way too much fun now that my Facebook has been translated into Pirate-speak....."Scrawl on the plank", "Abandon ship" "Te Davy Jones' locke wit ye", "Fly the flag of (insert group here)", "The vain wench scrawled the following on her own portrait", "Posted by the scallywag called (insert name here)", "Me Hearties", "Belay", "Bottle O' Messages" and more......
But I should have known that it was only a matter of time - especially since you can set your Google language preferences to Elmer Fudd, L337 or Swedish Chef.........why not Pirate?
But I should have known that it was only a matter of time - especially since you can set your Google language preferences to Elmer Fudd, L337 or Swedish Chef.........why not Pirate?
My Motto…
That’s the great thing about the future – there is always a good thing coming – it doesn't even have to be a major good thing – just anything that gives you joy.
If you stop believing, then things will get bad.....quickly…..
If you stop believing, then things will get bad.....quickly…..
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Checked Off the List….
Resume - updated and submitted - also sent out to a handful of people that I know will give me some good feedback. (even if it's to tell me that marketing people can spin themselves to be rockstars at the most mundane job...ha, ha....)
I can’t not apply – it’s a weird feeling - even if nothing comes of it, I would kick myself (alot) if I didn’t try.....
I Can't Quit You....
What is it about you that makes me say "Hi baby!" whenever I see you? You put a smile on my face, your horsepower is just perfect for me and I can now be mistaken for a vampire because of you.
I still love you but the end is coming near. I wish that you and I could stay together, but too many things are going wrong and it is just a smarter move to trade you in......I don't know if your replacement will make me feel this way......maybe that's why I haven't really been looking too hard when I know that I should be....
Monday, January 12, 2009
Things That Make You Go “Hmm”…
I was asked to review someone’s resume since they are on the prowl for a new job (I will get it back to you soon - promise!!)….this got the gears moving……
Then I get an email from a place that I hold dear to my heart for a position that I know I can handle, pays great and I would enjoy doing even though the hours are not the standard 9-5…..
I will have to update my resume and go for it.
I think that the cosmos may actually be listening to me.....pony, pony, pony!
Delurking Day?
Apparently I have missed a blog holiday/it may be today - depends on which blog comes up when you google "Delurking Day".
"Today is National Delurking Day! You know what that means, right? Yup, delurk yourself in the comment section here and say hello! "
Lurk, lurk, lurk......go comment on the blogs that you read.....de-lurk, de-lurk, de-lurk......
Anywho (™ by TNN) dear readers, if you want to participate, leave me a comment, say hi, tell me you adore me, etc.
"Today is National Delurking Day! You know what that means, right? Yup, delurk yourself in the comment section here and say hello! "
Lurk, lurk, lurk......go comment on the blogs that you read.....de-lurk, de-lurk, de-lurk......
Anywho (™ by TNN) dear readers, if you want to participate, leave me a comment, say hi, tell me you adore me, etc.
Back From Wherever….
I got an email at work this morning - from someone who knows my regular email and my cell phone number (neither has changed in ages) – it contained one line……and that’s all it took to upset me. (right before our weekly office meeting so all this was swirling in my head)
My jaw hit the floor – in a bad, bad way (definitely not the good “OMG affordable AR tix!!” way).
It came to my work address, which means that you googled me to find me. My knee jerk reaction - we haven’t talked for at least 4 years and I really have not wanted to reconnect because of your stupidity – yes, I wonder what you are up to, but that’s because it is part of my nature. We were close in high school but the years have changed us (as you realized the last time we hung out), you really don’t get me and are such a jerk most of the time.
Our moms bumped into each other at the supermarket and yours probably bugged you to contact me since she adores me. And if you want to reconnect, what is wrong with saying “Hey, how are you?” Instead you choose to open with something that is guaranteed to piss me off. I’m fun when I’m feisty, not when I’m pissed off.
Toxic friends are not wanted/needed in my life.
And I have enough friends, thank you very much.
My jaw hit the floor – in a bad, bad way (definitely not the good “OMG affordable AR tix!!” way).
It came to my work address, which means that you googled me to find me. My knee jerk reaction - we haven’t talked for at least 4 years and I really have not wanted to reconnect because of your stupidity – yes, I wonder what you are up to, but that’s because it is part of my nature. We were close in high school but the years have changed us (as you realized the last time we hung out), you really don’t get me and are such a jerk most of the time.
Our moms bumped into each other at the supermarket and yours probably bugged you to contact me since she adores me. And if you want to reconnect, what is wrong with saying “Hey, how are you?” Instead you choose to open with something that is guaranteed to piss me off. I’m fun when I’m feisty, not when I’m pissed off.
Toxic friends are not wanted/needed in my life.
And I have enough friends, thank you very much.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
"Squee/OMG I'm an idiot" Moment....
So if you put stuff out there in the universe, sometimes it all just works out - I now have tickets to see Andre Rieu!!!!
It was a "Squee/OMG I'm an idiot" moment - I really believed that the only place to get the official concert tickets was through the AR website - especially since my Ticketmaster alert didn't send me anything.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! (and my mom likes you so much better than me right now)
Let's see, what else can I put out there.....Can I get a pony?
It was a "Squee/OMG I'm an idiot" moment - I really believed that the only place to get the official concert tickets was through the AR website - especially since my Ticketmaster alert didn't send me anything.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! (and my mom likes you so much better than me right now)
Let's see, what else can I put out there.....Can I get a pony?
Friday, January 9, 2009
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Goals....
I realize that I haven't done the "these are my goals for 2009" post - I'm not really planning on doing one either......I have a list of places that I want to go in life and concerts that I want to see - if I get some done this year, then great! (seeing Andre Rieu would be awesome since he is touring the states this year but the $400 tickets are a bit overwhelming)
My 2009 plan is to spend time doing things with the people that I enjoy spending time with......
My 2009 plan is to spend time doing things with the people that I enjoy spending time with......
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Mother Nature...
I'm one of a bunch of people out there that will pause in the middle of an ice storm, say "Oooo pretty!" and haul out one of my cameras to take a picture. This is the icicle on my tire - pretty!
Not so pretty - icicle that was in the car since my AutoMuff (stop snickering - it's the registered trademark by the manufacturer) interfered with the seal for the door. Why do they put the window controls on the door anyway? (not that I need them right now, but when the ice that formed on them melts, it will probably not be a good thing)
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
16 Random Things.....
This is on my FB page too, but I figured that I'd share without all the tagging of others.....
16 Random Things About Me
1. I still believe that Michaels are evil – but now only 99% of them – I have 2 friends who are married to good ones and my friend’s brother is good too.
2. I have been skiing every winter since I was five.
3. I cringe when people pay full price – especially when I know that I have gotten if for free or almost free.
4. I love airports – it’s a let down when I drop someone off instead of going in with them.
5. I have cats but I really (times a gazillion) want dogs.
6. I must have cranberry juice and English muffins in my fridge at all times – I don’t consume them every day, they just need to be there.
7. For all the planning that I do for social life, I do enjoy being spontaneous.
8. I actually asked my sister in law on her wedding day if she really wanted to be a part of the craziness that is our family – I’m very glad that the answer was “yes”.
9. After not being a fan of kids while a teen, I now find myself surrounded by them and love my role as an aunt.
10. I still write in my journal, just not as regularly as I used to (one entry for every day since I was 13 up until the beginning of 2008).
11. I am sporadically working on a book about my time working at the big bad mall.
12. I do know when to shut up/when to keep a secret.
13. I’m much more conservative than I let on.
14. I am a stickler about using turn signals.
15. I worry (a lot) about my mom snapping and killing my grandmother.
16. I need a night light – I hate waking up in a pitch black room.
16 Random Things About Me
1. I still believe that Michaels are evil – but now only 99% of them – I have 2 friends who are married to good ones and my friend’s brother is good too.
2. I have been skiing every winter since I was five.
3. I cringe when people pay full price – especially when I know that I have gotten if for free or almost free.
4. I love airports – it’s a let down when I drop someone off instead of going in with them.
5. I have cats but I really (times a gazillion) want dogs.
6. I must have cranberry juice and English muffins in my fridge at all times – I don’t consume them every day, they just need to be there.
7. For all the planning that I do for social life, I do enjoy being spontaneous.
8. I actually asked my sister in law on her wedding day if she really wanted to be a part of the craziness that is our family – I’m very glad that the answer was “yes”.
9. After not being a fan of kids while a teen, I now find myself surrounded by them and love my role as an aunt.
10. I still write in my journal, just not as regularly as I used to (one entry for every day since I was 13 up until the beginning of 2008).
11. I am sporadically working on a book about my time working at the big bad mall.
12. I do know when to shut up/when to keep a secret.
13. I’m much more conservative than I let on.
14. I am a stickler about using turn signals.
15. I worry (a lot) about my mom snapping and killing my grandmother.
16. I need a night light – I hate waking up in a pitch black room.
Poor Neglected Franchise....
Sorry Harry Potter - I have not forgotten you - I have been dazzled by Twilight.....but this picture brought you right back to the forefront of my mind....Hello Daddy Malfoy....
more lol celebs!
more lol celebs!
Monday, January 5, 2009
Aww - I'm Hearted.....
A souvenir from my trip – new fridge art.
For some reason I am Vizmay -pronounced Veez (as in wheeze) - may.
It's cute, I don't question it - besides, everyone in this family has a nickname ranging from Care Bear to Taffy to Boo Boo to Tiny Whiney to Bro Bro to Scooter.......
For some reason I am Vizmay -pronounced Veez (as in wheeze) - may.
It's cute, I don't question it - besides, everyone in this family has a nickname ranging from Care Bear to Taffy to Boo Boo to Tiny Whiney to Bro Bro to Scooter.......
Since I’m in a Wine Mood…..
When I get back to Vegas - notice that the statement is “when” not “if” because I will be going back….anyway, I want to see Aureole’s Wine Angels in action at Mandalay Bay…..the “angels” will go fetch your bottle from the 4 story wine tower like acrobats….
Virtual Tour
Virtual Tour
Sunday, January 4, 2009
I Can't Resist.....
The goal today was to hit two stores to do returns/exchanges......then I saw the Christmas Clearance Carnage at Target - 90% off brings out the crazy in some people - I saw two women fight over the last fake Christmas tree.
Now the wine tote - like a need another excuse to buy wine - holds 6 bottles and is a thank you for getting the store's newsletter - now I can "go green" when I do my wine deals.
Now the wine tote - like a need another excuse to buy wine - holds 6 bottles and is a thank you for getting the store's newsletter - now I can "go green" when I do my wine deals.
By the way, the Robert Mondavi Private Selection 2006 Merlot will be $4.99 after the sale price and rebate.....can I get a w00t?!?!
I have not forgotten.....
Just in case my pirate side was feeling neglected......
Pirate Eligibility Test Question #1 - What is the 18th letter of the alphabet?
Rule # 1 of Swashbuckling - Jump off of stuff and laugh
Job Description - Nautical aquisition & redistribution specialist
Pirate Eligibility Test Question #1 - What is the 18th letter of the alphabet?
Rule # 1 of Swashbuckling - Jump off of stuff and laugh
Job Description - Nautical aquisition & redistribution specialist
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Silly, silly fans...
They just couldn't resist linking the two movies, could they?
"Cedward....So Aveda Kedavra just turns you into a really hot vampire? Great plan Voldy...."
"Cedward....So Aveda Kedavra just turns you into a really hot vampire? Great plan Voldy...."
Friday, January 2, 2009
I am the bright & shiny new toy.....
I am the bright & shiny new toy.....I must be fought over - schedules must be drawn up to see who gets to spend time with me and for how long....never mind that the adults wanted to spend time with me too!
I have survived "The Itchy Sweater Situation", getting lost in 30 acres of bramble bushes (the kids did extremely great despite the circumstances), random spankings, saying "LOL" so many times that I even annoyed myself, getting a make-over with some very glittery make-up (including nail polish that was labeled “flammable” and a little body glitter mix-up – it burns terribly when it is applied as lip gloss), being told that I should have a baby soon so that they have another kid to play with, being parroted (imagine me doubly loud in stereo on repeat) while phoning a friend to get the full version of the “You wanna buy a duck” joke and composing "Louise Said Geez" which had to be sung in full every time a new line was added.
It was great to end the year and start the new one with people that I consider an extension of my family. I missed them just seconds after I left and I know that I’ll see them again soon, but it was nice to snooze this morning without being hug-tackled at 6 am.
Of course there was a Twilight tie-in – the girl on my connecting flight was four chapters behind me in Breaking Dawn – she saw me cry through the last three chapters and then I saw her do the same. And then we laughed at how we’re adults and crying over a book written for teens.
And a big thank you to my flight attendant buddy – free adult beverages on my flight home – a nice way to end the first day of the new year!
Monday, December 29, 2008
Impatience…
I know I’m impatient at times, but the part before a trip truly tests my ability to not ricochet off the walls.....waiting to head to the airport – ready to move forward and have a fun trip…...just have to wait…
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas….
“Through the years we all will be together, if the Fates allow” – has the same effect on me as “When time, shall have severed us far, and the years their changes bring”. It’s one of my absolute favorite songs…..
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yule-tide gay
From now on our troubles will be miles away
Here were are as in olden days
happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us,
gather near to us once more
Through the years we all will be together
If the Fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yule-tide gay
From now on our troubles will be miles away
Here were are as in olden days
happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us,
gather near to us once more
Through the years we all will be together
If the Fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Need a little Christmas now.....
Haul out the holly;
Put up the tree before my spirit falls again.
Fill up the stocking,
I may be rushing things, but deck the halls again now.
For we need a little Christmas
Right this very minute,
Candles in the window,
Carols at the spinet.
Yes, we need a little Christmas
Right this very minute.
It hasn't snowed a single flurry,
But Santa, dear, we're in a hurry;
So climb down the chimney;
Put up the brightest string of lights I've ever seen.
Slice up the fruitcake;
It's time we hung some tinsel on that evergreen bough.
For I've grown a little leaner,
Grown a little colder,
Grown a little sadder,
Grown a little older,
And I need a little angel
Sitting on my shoulder,
Need a little Christmas now.
For we need a little music,
Need a little laughter,
Need a little singing
Ringing through the rafter,
And we need a little snappy"Happy ever after",
Need a little Christmas now.
Put up the tree before my spirit falls again.
Fill up the stocking,
I may be rushing things, but deck the halls again now.
For we need a little Christmas
Right this very minute,
Candles in the window,
Carols at the spinet.
Yes, we need a little Christmas
Right this very minute.
It hasn't snowed a single flurry,
But Santa, dear, we're in a hurry;
So climb down the chimney;
Put up the brightest string of lights I've ever seen.
Slice up the fruitcake;
It's time we hung some tinsel on that evergreen bough.
For I've grown a little leaner,
Grown a little colder,
Grown a little sadder,
Grown a little older,
And I need a little angel
Sitting on my shoulder,
Need a little Christmas now.
For we need a little music,
Need a little laughter,
Need a little singing
Ringing through the rafter,
And we need a little snappy"Happy ever after",
Need a little Christmas now.
Quietly Cheering...
I got the days off, I bought the plane tickets, I'm going to Tennessee next week - 3 whole days of fun with friends that I have not seen in about 7 months - it feels like ages.
You can talk on the phone but it's not the same as being with them - live and in person.
YAY!!!!!! (insert giddy, bouncy, happy but trying to still be serious at work me here)
You can talk on the phone but it's not the same as being with them - live and in person.
YAY!!!!!! (insert giddy, bouncy, happy but trying to still be serious at work me here)
Traditions.....
I'm a sucker for tradition - I think that most people know that......
Every year in high school, we sang “Let There Be Peace on Earth” as a closer to our Holiday Concert - alumni would join us and Quam would be in all her glory – it was replaced by the Lutkin Benediction (lovely melody, but I prefered the first song). The last two verses were always sung with such fervor - if you *just* sang it, it would happen....
I happened to find the concert tapes while I was cleaning - they are in the car right now, adding to my festive spirit…..
Let there be peace on earth,
and let it begin with me.
Let there be peace on earth,
the peace that was meant to be.
With God our Creator,
Children all are we,
Let us walk with each other,
in perfect harmony.
Let peace begin with me,
let this be the moment now.
With every step I take,
let this be my solemn vow,
To take each moment and live each moment in peace, eternally.
Let there be Peace on Earth,
and let it begin with me.
Every year in high school, we sang “Let There Be Peace on Earth” as a closer to our Holiday Concert - alumni would join us and Quam would be in all her glory – it was replaced by the Lutkin Benediction (lovely melody, but I prefered the first song). The last two verses were always sung with such fervor - if you *just* sang it, it would happen....
I happened to find the concert tapes while I was cleaning - they are in the car right now, adding to my festive spirit…..
Let there be peace on earth,
and let it begin with me.
Let there be peace on earth,
the peace that was meant to be.
With God our Creator,
Children all are we,
Let us walk with each other,
in perfect harmony.
Let peace begin with me,
let this be the moment now.
With every step I take,
let this be my solemn vow,
To take each moment and live each moment in peace, eternally.
Let there be Peace on Earth,
and let it begin with me.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
I am seriously overdue for a visit.....
Texts back and forth about snow = 27
Pix of snow sent = 3
Hugs & love received via text & voice mail = 12
Level of missing my little monkeys = incredible
Pix of snow sent = 3
Hugs & love received via text & voice mail = 12
Level of missing my little monkeys = incredible
Monday, December 22, 2008
Wrote this a week ago....
I wrote this a week ago, didn't feel like sharing it then.....but it has been bugging me, so out it comes - *gasp* - "into public".....
Deployment – the word hits me like a punch in the gut – I am proud of anyone who serves our country but selfishly I don’t want my friends to die (not that they will). There is a risk and they know that when they signed up – it’s their choice.
One definite and two “most likely in the next year” – finding this out in the space of a week – ouch.
One of them is quite a ways off but thank God I found out in a group setting - I know that I totally had the “someone just killed my puppy” look on my face – I felt like I was going to pass out – so much for being supportive…….
But we all know that I make one hell of a pen pal and if that’s what I can do to help boost someone’s spirits/keep them entertained/provide distraction while they serve our country, then I will do it and help in my own little way!!!
Deployment – the word hits me like a punch in the gut – I am proud of anyone who serves our country but selfishly I don’t want my friends to die (not that they will). There is a risk and they know that when they signed up – it’s their choice.
One definite and two “most likely in the next year” – finding this out in the space of a week – ouch.
One of them is quite a ways off but thank God I found out in a group setting - I know that I totally had the “someone just killed my puppy” look on my face – I felt like I was going to pass out – so much for being supportive…….
But we all know that I make one hell of a pen pal and if that’s what I can do to help boost someone’s spirits/keep them entertained/provide distraction while they serve our country, then I will do it and help in my own little way!!!
Sunday, December 21, 2008
No Cabin Fever Here....yet....
Things to Do to Avoid Cabin Fever.....
1. Clean everything that doesn't move
2. Break in new baking stone
3. Enjoy the freshly baked cookies
4. Wrap presents
5. Take a nap (or two)
6. Decide that you want grapefruit - waste half an hour trying to figure out how to get to the store despite the snowfall
7. Clean off car - twice
8. Break the new baking stone (ugh) - clean carnage from the oven
9. Finish Christmas cards
10. Wrap more presents
11. Ponder the benefits of having a "buddy" to get snowed in with (mental note for next time)
12. Harry Potter movie marathon
13. Decide that you want cranberry juice and repeat the grapefruit quest process
14. Read "Breaking Dawn" (still not done!)
15. Field texts from people fascinated by snow pictures
16. Play on ITunes and grump at computer's speed - new RAM is only a few days away!!! :-)
1. Clean everything that doesn't move
2. Break in new baking stone
3. Enjoy the freshly baked cookies
4. Wrap presents
5. Take a nap (or two)
6. Decide that you want grapefruit - waste half an hour trying to figure out how to get to the store despite the snowfall
7. Clean off car - twice
8. Break the new baking stone (ugh) - clean carnage from the oven
9. Finish Christmas cards
10. Wrap more presents
11. Ponder the benefits of having a "buddy" to get snowed in with (mental note for next time)
12. Harry Potter movie marathon
13. Decide that you want cranberry juice and repeat the grapefruit quest process
14. Read "Breaking Dawn" (still not done!)
15. Field texts from people fascinated by snow pictures
16. Play on ITunes and grump at computer's speed - new RAM is only a few days away!!! :-)
Good Question!
My sister in law asked if I could will her my diaries when I died – she believes that there may be some interesting stuff in them. (mainly because I wouldn’t let her go through my cell phone – lol)
Yes, there is, BUT those journals will not be let out into the world.
Anyway, she brings up a good point - what am I going to do with all of them?
I think that in about ten years I will have to start destroying them – save the date – bonfire time!
Yes, there is, BUT those journals will not be let out into the world.
Anyway, she brings up a good point - what am I going to do with all of them?
I think that in about ten years I will have to start destroying them – save the date – bonfire time!
Saturday, December 20, 2008
*YAWN*
Lazy snowy day.....so nice to just be at home and taking care of random things.......and then taking a nap.....*yawn*......so nice, so cozy, so warm........
Neither rain, no sleet, nor snow.....
Neither rain, no sleet, nor snow will prevent the "Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz".....
Friday, December 19, 2008
Crafty Night....
Wine and making ornaments - a great fun evening last night! And of course there were many, many double entendre jokes - given the nature of the project, it was impossible to avoid.....
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Wine Rebate Overload....
I can't resist a deal - I have many, many wine rebates (plus the wine I bought this past weekend) - who is gonna drink all this with me??
Tee-hee....I'm sure that I can gather up some volunteers....
Tee-hee....I'm sure that I can gather up some volunteers....
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Candy Cane Pen....
On one of my “dealsmith” trips a week ago, I got candy cane pens as stocking stuffers for certain small children in my life…...well, I needed a filler item too, so it all worked out.
Anyway, I kept one and am now using it at work.....I enjoy keeping my inner kid alive – life’s too short to be uptight - plus the ink smells like a candy cane....
I have to write out my Christmas cards tonight, so, if you get a card from me and the ink is black – you may want to sniff it……hee hee hee..….
Anyway, I kept one and am now using it at work.....I enjoy keeping my inner kid alive – life’s too short to be uptight - plus the ink smells like a candy cane....
I have to write out my Christmas cards tonight, so, if you get a card from me and the ink is black – you may want to sniff it……hee hee hee..….
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
R.I.P. Good Grammar....
Bad grammar irks me more than some people - must be the whole having an English Teacher as a parent thing.......there may be a cure though...
Society of Promotion of Good Grammar
Society of Promotion of Good Grammar
Monday, December 15, 2008
Angry Quadropeds...
These used to be napkins - the girls were a bit bored/pissy that I was away so long.....
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Hey - Car Fire!!
Car fire on the way back – we saw it just after it happened – the first fire truck was just getting there. Luckily everyone was out of the car and safe. But seeing this just reminds me that life is way too short.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Cork use!!
My coffee table is getting pretty darn full of corks - I only keep the ones where I have actually consumed the wine & do not save duplicates - I saw these "grape clusters" - may have to make some!
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