So Blah and Bitchy
I am feeling so blah and bitchy (if you didn't figure that out from the title). I went camping with C and R last weekend. The people behind us seemed to love 5:30 am, every morning. So I have not slept later than 6:30 since I don't even know. I set my alarm for work Monday morning and was so tired that I didn't turn it on. Oops.
Since it has been cold and raining here, I figured that after work today I had three options. My requirement was to be a no human contact night. Hard to do when you live with three other people and bro's gf who is at the house quite a bit. Blissfully no one was home when I got here. Since we don't have a pool or a hot tub (and no human contact was a requirement) I scratched my first two options. The third was a plain straight up bath. Upstairs I go. I run the bath, throw some peppermint oil and lavender bubble bath in, and go put on my Duffy cd and grab a book. All good things. I climb into the bath and immediately feel immensely relieved and relaxed. That feeling lasted five minutes when I realized that the tub was really not filling up too well. Turns out that the drain doesn't actually plug. So there went that idea.
Every couple of months I have an exceptionally bitchy time. Normally I keep my snide comments to myself (or post them) and turn on my iPod to keep myself from speaking. Today I succeeded in doing one of the most bitchy things to A that I have ever done. Without speaking. She has a habit (while at work) of putting people on hold (after one ring) when I am about to answer the phone. So she does close to the same thing today and instead of me calmly waiting for her to put the phone down, I reach up and grab it right off of her hear and start talking to the customer. If looks could kill, I'm certain A would have fried me on the spot.
Highlights of the day were the long flirting texts with N and J. N's was the best. I now have him picturing me in some interesting outfits. Which he will of course pick out since he his spending his long weekend Sunday taking A, Chi, and I (all dressed in our little skirts) to Dennys (classy like) for breakfast and then shopping. Poor N, he'll be ready to kill us by the end of the day. If only the bitchiness would die before then.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
Men: Can't Live With Em, Can't Live Without Em!
So myself and a couple of my sisters have recently had some men troubles. A probably (ok definitely) had more than Chi or I have. Mine is the classic example of guys not doing anything. I flat out say "I'm single, let's go out." during a conversation. We flirt constantly, he was going to ask for my number but I wasn't there. So I asked for his phone and put my number in it. This is all far more forward than I normally am (see Old Fashioned Quirks). He still has not called or done anything (besides saying that we should go out and several hours worth of flirting). It is at the point where even my boss said today "Fuck, just go jump him in the parking lot. I'm Goddamn sick of watching you two dance around each other." He asks if I have plans for tonight I say no and move closer. Nothing is happening! Grrrr. Driving me nuts! How much more obvious could I be? Any tips?
When I told Chi all of this earlier tonight, she asked when I began dating her boyfriend. This was the main reason for their "break" last week. He had a five day long business trip so she asked if he would call her. His words, "Well that's pretty expensive." And of course that took him about five minutes to get out. Ok, AH, let me give you some advice. When your gf asks if you are going to call her, "that's expensive." is pretty much the worst possible thing you could have said. Even a simple "no" would be slightly more advisable. My whole point with this is that he should know her well enough to know that his response would really hurt her. Chi is the girl who wants her bf to call her when he goes away, wants the romance. S and I decided that we would be like, yeah that's true, text me then. But that's us, we aren't really as, uh, (sorry Chi) clingy as Chi is. A but c'est la vie. They are together and apartment hunting yet again.
Now A and N. That was the biggest relationship issue this week. A and N have been together for nearly ten years (high school sweethearts) and have been living together for about four or five years. They had decided to get married this year. When N got a new car (and a couple other toys) and A had no ring or anything else she became doubtful of the relationship. On top of that she felt as though she had lost that connection with N. So she did a lot of stupid things (sorry A, I understand why you didn't tell me all of this to begin with). Like using a guy at work to make N jealous. She put two of their condoms in her purse when she was supposed to go out with dude from work. So Monday they talk, they both cry, she feels better, he is physically sick. Tuesday she tells him about her attempts of jealousy. He accepts this, tells her that he knew, that's why he didn't do anything about it. And then N dropped the bomb that he was going to buy her a ring and had even talked to his mom about it a couple days before. Wednesday N tells her that they are ok, but that there is one piece of the puzzle missing. Ah the condoms. So A freaks, drags them out of her purse and shows him that both are still there and that she would never consider cheating, she forgot, and didn't think he noticed.
So everything is back as it should be. If only W and I could get on track here.
So myself and a couple of my sisters have recently had some men troubles. A probably (ok definitely) had more than Chi or I have. Mine is the classic example of guys not doing anything. I flat out say "I'm single, let's go out." during a conversation. We flirt constantly, he was going to ask for my number but I wasn't there. So I asked for his phone and put my number in it. This is all far more forward than I normally am (see Old Fashioned Quirks). He still has not called or done anything (besides saying that we should go out and several hours worth of flirting). It is at the point where even my boss said today "Fuck, just go jump him in the parking lot. I'm Goddamn sick of watching you two dance around each other." He asks if I have plans for tonight I say no and move closer. Nothing is happening! Grrrr. Driving me nuts! How much more obvious could I be? Any tips?
When I told Chi all of this earlier tonight, she asked when I began dating her boyfriend. This was the main reason for their "break" last week. He had a five day long business trip so she asked if he would call her. His words, "Well that's pretty expensive." And of course that took him about five minutes to get out. Ok, AH, let me give you some advice. When your gf asks if you are going to call her, "that's expensive." is pretty much the worst possible thing you could have said. Even a simple "no" would be slightly more advisable. My whole point with this is that he should know her well enough to know that his response would really hurt her. Chi is the girl who wants her bf to call her when he goes away, wants the romance. S and I decided that we would be like, yeah that's true, text me then. But that's us, we aren't really as, uh, (sorry Chi) clingy as Chi is. A but c'est la vie. They are together and apartment hunting yet again.
Now A and N. That was the biggest relationship issue this week. A and N have been together for nearly ten years (high school sweethearts) and have been living together for about four or five years. They had decided to get married this year. When N got a new car (and a couple other toys) and A had no ring or anything else she became doubtful of the relationship. On top of that she felt as though she had lost that connection with N. So she did a lot of stupid things (sorry A, I understand why you didn't tell me all of this to begin with). Like using a guy at work to make N jealous. She put two of their condoms in her purse when she was supposed to go out with dude from work. So Monday they talk, they both cry, she feels better, he is physically sick. Tuesday she tells him about her attempts of jealousy. He accepts this, tells her that he knew, that's why he didn't do anything about it. And then N dropped the bomb that he was going to buy her a ring and had even talked to his mom about it a couple days before. Wednesday N tells her that they are ok, but that there is one piece of the puzzle missing. Ah the condoms. So A freaks, drags them out of her purse and shows him that both are still there and that she would never consider cheating, she forgot, and didn't think he noticed.
So everything is back as it should be. If only W and I could get on track here.
Sunday, July 06, 2008
Old Fashioned Quirks
I have a number of what most of my friends and family calls my old fashion quirks. My cell phone is a phone/address book. Therefore a carry a beautiful pale green leather notebook and a pen in my purse. I don't use any computer systems for an actual address book. I have one. I purchased it about two years ago. It is grey and full of beautiful black and white photos of Paris. I actually print off documents and have two major filing systems (and 3 large filing containers) throughout my office. I still love my VCR (who needs TIVO?). I still have (and have printed) photographs around my house (including several scrapbooks and go old fashioned photo albums). I still have my old 35mm SLR camera. I love film. I still have (and use regularly) my CD player (in the bedroom, living room, car and pretty much everywhere). On that note I love Cd's. I still make them (using iTunes), and buy the actual disc from stores such as HMV. I prefer reading the newspaper (shock actual paper) every morning compared to scanning news websites. I can't stand audio books. Come on people pick up a book and read it, chances are (if it's a good story) you will love it! Even when books become scanning a computer screen I will still have, own, and purchase books (even hardcover). What OFQ's do you have?
I have a number of what most of my friends and family calls my old fashion quirks. My cell phone is a phone/address book. Therefore a carry a beautiful pale green leather notebook and a pen in my purse. I don't use any computer systems for an actual address book. I have one. I purchased it about two years ago. It is grey and full of beautiful black and white photos of Paris. I actually print off documents and have two major filing systems (and 3 large filing containers) throughout my office. I still love my VCR (who needs TIVO?). I still have (and have printed) photographs around my house (including several scrapbooks and go old fashioned photo albums). I still have my old 35mm SLR camera. I love film. I still have (and use regularly) my CD player (in the bedroom, living room, car and pretty much everywhere). On that note I love Cd's. I still make them (using iTunes), and buy the actual disc from stores such as HMV. I prefer reading the newspaper (shock actual paper) every morning compared to scanning news websites. I can't stand audio books. Come on people pick up a book and read it, chances are (if it's a good story) you will love it! Even when books become scanning a computer screen I will still have, own, and purchase books (even hardcover). What OFQ's do you have?
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Entertainment Weekly's New Classics
Entertainment Weekly came out with a "New Classics" list. This is the top 100 movies of the last 25 years. The ones I have seen are in bold. Some may have some commentary attached
1. Pulp Fiction (1994) ** Seriously loved this movie, one of my favourite movies ever
2. The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-03) Can't say as I've seen more than half of the first one. I didn't even make it through that... why go see the rest?
3. Titanic (1997) Seen it, cried. Nothing else to say
4. Blue Velvet (1986)
5. Toy Story (1995)** Not one of my favourites
6. Saving Private Ryan (1998)** Amazing movie
7. Hannah and Her Sisters (1986)
8. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)**
9. Die Hard (1988)**
10. Moulin Rouge (2001)
11. This Is Spinal Tap (1984)*
12. The Matrix (1999)
13. GoodFellas (1990)** Another favourite
14. Crumb (1995)
15. Edward Scissorhands (1990)**
16. Boogie Nights (1997)*
17. Jerry Maguire (1996) "Show me the money!" Enough said
18. Do the Right Thing (1989)*
19. Casino Royale (2006)** Can't believe I haven't seen this yet
20. The Lion King (1994) Hands down one of the best Disney movies ever. Ever
21. Schindler's List (1993)
22. Rushmore (1998)
23. Memento (2001) Had to watch this in media... split over three classes.... way too confusing that way
24. A Room With a View (1986)
25. Shrek (2001)** Only seen part of it... to familiar
26. Hoop Dreams (1994)**
27. Aliens (1986)
28. Wings of Desire (1988)
29. The Bourne Supremacy (2004)**
30. When Harry Met Sally... (1989)** Freaking loved this movie but then I'm a sucker for most romantic comedies
31. Brokeback Mountain (2005)
32. Fight Club (1999)**
33. The Breakfast Club (1985)**
34. Fargo (1996)**
35. The Incredibles (2004)*
36. Spider-Man 2 (2004) The first was better not a big fan of comic book movies
37. Pretty Woman (1990) Also one of my favourite movies see comment attached to When Harry Met Sally
38. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) Oh my god! So damn long. So boring. CC and I slept and talked and did what ever we could... all while sitting in a movie theatre we had paid to be at
39. The Sixth Sense (1999)**
40. Speed (1994)*
41. Dazed and Confused (1993)
42. Clueless (1995) A S and I movie if there ever was one
43. Gladiator (2000)** Could not do it. I lasted five minutes before I put on Sex and the City
44. The Player (1992)
45. Rain Man (1988)*
46. Children of Men (2006) Read the book, it was good
47. Men in Black (1997)** I actually think I have this on VHS
48. Scarface (1983)** Loved every minute of it... why is it only at 48?
49. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
50. The Piano (1993) Oh God so long so boring
51. There Will Be Blood (2007)*
52. The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad (1988)*
53. The Truman Show (1998)*
54. Fatal Attraction (1987)
55. Risky Business (1983) Back when I actually liked Tom Cruise
56. The Lives of Others (2006)
57. There’s Something About Mary (1998) Hilarious
58. Ghostbusters (1984)**
59. L.A. Confidential (1997)**
60. Scream (1996)
61. Beverly Hills Cop (1984)**
62. sex, lies and videotape (1989)
63. Big (1988)*
64. No Country For Old Men (2007)**
65. Dirty Dancing (1987) Great movie.... cause I had the time of my life....
66. Natural Born Killers (1994)**
67. Donnie Brasco (1997)*
68. Witness (1985)
69. All About My Mother (1999)
70. Broadcast News (1987)**
71. Unforgiven (1992)**
72. Thelma & Louise (1991)
73. Office Space (1999)**
74. Drugstore Cowboy (1989)
75. Out of Africa (1985)
76. The Departed (2006)**
77. Sid and Nancy (1986)
78. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)** Didn't actually like any of the Terminator movies
79. Waiting for Guffman (1996)
80. Michael Clayton (2007)
81. Moonstruck (1987)** I actually loved Cher in this movie
82. Lost in Translation (2003) Oh my God. Freaking hated this movie. Not only was it boring but really was there a point to losing that two and a half hours (or whatever)
83. Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn (1987)
84. Sideways (2004) Ok this was better than I thought it would be. You go Sandra Oh for hitting him with the helmet
85. The 40 Year-Old Virgin (2005)
86. Y Tu Mamá También (2002)
87. Swingers (1996)
88. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)**
89. Breaking the Waves (1996)
90. Napoleon Dynamite (2004) I still can't believe I haven't seen this either
91. Back to the Future (1985)**
92. Menace II Society (1993)
93. Ed Wood (1994)
94. Full Metal Jacket (1987)*
95. In the Mood for Love (2001)
96. Far From Heaven (2002)
97. Glory (1989)
98. The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) Jude Law I love you!
99. The Blair Witch Project (1999) How is this on here
100. South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut (1999) See Blair Witch comment
Entertainment Weekly came out with a "New Classics" list. This is the top 100 movies of the last 25 years. The ones I have seen are in bold. Some may have some commentary attached
1. Pulp Fiction (1994) ** Seriously loved this movie, one of my favourite movies ever
2. The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-03) Can't say as I've seen more than half of the first one. I didn't even make it through that... why go see the rest?
3. Titanic (1997) Seen it, cried. Nothing else to say
4. Blue Velvet (1986)
5. Toy Story (1995)** Not one of my favourites
6. Saving Private Ryan (1998)** Amazing movie
7. Hannah and Her Sisters (1986)
8. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)**
9. Die Hard (1988)**
10. Moulin Rouge (2001)
11. This Is Spinal Tap (1984)*
12. The Matrix (1999)
13. GoodFellas (1990)** Another favourite
14. Crumb (1995)
15. Edward Scissorhands (1990)**
16. Boogie Nights (1997)*
17. Jerry Maguire (1996) "Show me the money!" Enough said
18. Do the Right Thing (1989)*
19. Casino Royale (2006)** Can't believe I haven't seen this yet
20. The Lion King (1994) Hands down one of the best Disney movies ever. Ever
21. Schindler's List (1993)
22. Rushmore (1998)
23. Memento (2001) Had to watch this in media... split over three classes.... way too confusing that way
24. A Room With a View (1986)
25. Shrek (2001)** Only seen part of it... to familiar
26. Hoop Dreams (1994)**
27. Aliens (1986)
28. Wings of Desire (1988)
29. The Bourne Supremacy (2004)**
30. When Harry Met Sally... (1989)** Freaking loved this movie but then I'm a sucker for most romantic comedies
31. Brokeback Mountain (2005)
32. Fight Club (1999)**
33. The Breakfast Club (1985)**
34. Fargo (1996)**
35. The Incredibles (2004)*
36. Spider-Man 2 (2004) The first was better not a big fan of comic book movies
37. Pretty Woman (1990) Also one of my favourite movies see comment attached to When Harry Met Sally
38. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) Oh my god! So damn long. So boring. CC and I slept and talked and did what ever we could... all while sitting in a movie theatre we had paid to be at
39. The Sixth Sense (1999)**
40. Speed (1994)*
41. Dazed and Confused (1993)
42. Clueless (1995) A S and I movie if there ever was one
43. Gladiator (2000)** Could not do it. I lasted five minutes before I put on Sex and the City
44. The Player (1992)
45. Rain Man (1988)*
46. Children of Men (2006) Read the book, it was good
47. Men in Black (1997)** I actually think I have this on VHS
48. Scarface (1983)** Loved every minute of it... why is it only at 48?
49. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
50. The Piano (1993) Oh God so long so boring
51. There Will Be Blood (2007)*
52. The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad (1988)*
53. The Truman Show (1998)*
54. Fatal Attraction (1987)
55. Risky Business (1983) Back when I actually liked Tom Cruise
56. The Lives of Others (2006)
57. There’s Something About Mary (1998) Hilarious
58. Ghostbusters (1984)**
59. L.A. Confidential (1997)**
60. Scream (1996)
61. Beverly Hills Cop (1984)**
62. sex, lies and videotape (1989)
63. Big (1988)*
64. No Country For Old Men (2007)**
65. Dirty Dancing (1987) Great movie.... cause I had the time of my life....
66. Natural Born Killers (1994)**
67. Donnie Brasco (1997)*
68. Witness (1985)
69. All About My Mother (1999)
70. Broadcast News (1987)**
71. Unforgiven (1992)**
72. Thelma & Louise (1991)
73. Office Space (1999)**
74. Drugstore Cowboy (1989)
75. Out of Africa (1985)
76. The Departed (2006)**
77. Sid and Nancy (1986)
78. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)** Didn't actually like any of the Terminator movies
79. Waiting for Guffman (1996)
80. Michael Clayton (2007)
81. Moonstruck (1987)** I actually loved Cher in this movie
82. Lost in Translation (2003) Oh my God. Freaking hated this movie. Not only was it boring but really was there a point to losing that two and a half hours (or whatever)
83. Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn (1987)
84. Sideways (2004) Ok this was better than I thought it would be. You go Sandra Oh for hitting him with the helmet
85. The 40 Year-Old Virgin (2005)
86. Y Tu Mamá También (2002)
87. Swingers (1996)
88. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)**
89. Breaking the Waves (1996)
90. Napoleon Dynamite (2004) I still can't believe I haven't seen this either
91. Back to the Future (1985)**
92. Menace II Society (1993)
93. Ed Wood (1994)
94. Full Metal Jacket (1987)*
95. In the Mood for Love (2001)
96. Far From Heaven (2002)
97. Glory (1989)
98. The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) Jude Law I love you!
99. The Blair Witch Project (1999) How is this on here
100. South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut (1999) See Blair Witch comment
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Doing the Me Me Me Thing
Where is your cell phone? On the VCR (yes I know I'm old school)
Your significant other? Non existant
Hair color? Auburn
Your mother? Downstairs pulling an A
Your father? Don't know, Ma was yelling for him a couple minutes ago
Your favorite thing? Chilling on the patio with good drinks, good food and family or friends
Your dream last night? Don't remember
Your favorite drink? Coffee... I wouldn't call it a favourite, I can't survive without it
Your dream/goal? independence
Room you’re in? my office/ sitting room (I know that sounds snobby but I seriously don't know what else to call this room)
Your hobby? What is a hobby? A what?
Your fear? Failure
Where do you want to be in 6 years? Well on my way to a career and a family
Where were you last night? Tennis courts, McDs, Starbucks
What you’re not? Calm
Muffins? Straight up blueberry
Where you grew up? In the B.
The last thing you did? Cleaned up after the dog
What are you wearing? Yoga pants and a tank
Your tv? Old school (ok not the giant in the wood frame style, but it's deffinatly no flat screen)
Your pets? cute
Your computer? About to die any second
Your life? Getting going
Your mood? Meh...
Missing someone? Not really at the moment
Your car? Mazda 3
Something you’re not wearing? socks
Favorite store? Hmm, Sephora
Your summer? Making as much money as possible before I become a broke student
Like someone? Yeah
Favorite color? black
When was the last time you laughed? About an hour ago
When was the last time you cried? Hmm
Who will do this? Maybe Cat Scratch
Where is your cell phone? On the VCR (yes I know I'm old school)
Your significant other? Non existant
Hair color? Auburn
Your mother? Downstairs pulling an A
Your father? Don't know, Ma was yelling for him a couple minutes ago
Your favorite thing? Chilling on the patio with good drinks, good food and family or friends
Your dream last night? Don't remember
Your favorite drink? Coffee... I wouldn't call it a favourite, I can't survive without it
Your dream/goal? independence
Room you’re in? my office/ sitting room (I know that sounds snobby but I seriously don't know what else to call this room)
Your hobby? What is a hobby? A what?
Your fear? Failure
Where do you want to be in 6 years? Well on my way to a career and a family
Where were you last night? Tennis courts, McDs, Starbucks
What you’re not? Calm
Muffins? Straight up blueberry
Where you grew up? In the B.
The last thing you did? Cleaned up after the dog
What are you wearing? Yoga pants and a tank
Your tv? Old school (ok not the giant in the wood frame style, but it's deffinatly no flat screen)
Your pets? cute
Your computer? About to die any second
Your life? Getting going
Your mood? Meh...
Missing someone? Not really at the moment
Your car? Mazda 3
Something you’re not wearing? socks
Favorite store? Hmm, Sephora
Your summer? Making as much money as possible before I become a broke student
Like someone? Yeah
Favorite color? black
When was the last time you laughed? About an hour ago
When was the last time you cried? Hmm
Who will do this? Maybe Cat Scratch
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Off To the Movies
Ok pulled this from Cynical Bastard
1. One movie that made you laugh: The Sweetest Thing
2. One movie that made you cry: PS I Love You
3. One movie you loved when you were a child: The Lion King
4. One movie you've seen more than once: Juno
5. One movie you loved, but were embarrassed to admit it: Big Daddy
6. One movie you hated: No Reservations
7. One movie that scared you: The Ring
8. One movie that bored you: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
9. One movie that made you happy: Pretty well any sports movies
10. One movie that made you miserable: Hmm don't think I've ever been miserable after watching a movie
11. One movie you thought would be great, but it wasn’t: Gone With the Wind (it was just way too damn long)
12. One movie you weren't brave enough to see: Anaconda (I freaking hate snakes)
13. One movie character you've fallen in love with: Jonathan Rhys Myers in August Rush
14. The last movie you saw: Transporter 2
15. The next movie you hope to see: Mamma Mia (this maybe the answer to that embarassed to admit question)
Ok pulled this from Cynical Bastard
1. One movie that made you laugh: The Sweetest Thing
2. One movie that made you cry: PS I Love You
3. One movie you loved when you were a child: The Lion King
4. One movie you've seen more than once: Juno
5. One movie you loved, but were embarrassed to admit it: Big Daddy
6. One movie you hated: No Reservations
7. One movie that scared you: The Ring
8. One movie that bored you: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
9. One movie that made you happy: Pretty well any sports movies
10. One movie that made you miserable: Hmm don't think I've ever been miserable after watching a movie
11. One movie you thought would be great, but it wasn’t: Gone With the Wind (it was just way too damn long)
12. One movie you weren't brave enough to see: Anaconda (I freaking hate snakes)
13. One movie character you've fallen in love with: Jonathan Rhys Myers in August Rush
14. The last movie you saw: Transporter 2
15. The next movie you hope to see: Mamma Mia (this maybe the answer to that embarassed to admit question)
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Happy Father's Day
Happy Father's Day to all. Thankfully, I am no longer sick and can enjoy the little bit of time I have with my father today. He has to work later this afternoon so we are having our little celebratory lunch in a little bit. My father has been one of the greatest joys and fustrations of my life (don't worry, he would say the very same about me). We are too much alike for our own goods. So essentially when we get along we get along amazingly. When we don't, well lets just say the neighbourhood knows and it's not pretty.
Monday, June 09, 2008
Another Epic Weekend... Country Club Brunch, Castle Fun Park, Sex and the City, and one Very Clean Kitchen!
Another weekend of epic proportions! Saturday saw an extremely sick A, so I volunteered to go to work for her. When I showed up, A, our boss, and a picker were there. Since Saturday's are typically dead, I headed home. When Ma got home (we had previously planned to go to some farm markets) we decided to go grocery shopping (oh thank you! finally). After putting away the groceries some form of a bug must of hit me because I emptied, tossed and scrubbed the fridge, freezer, and all cupboards that contain any form of food.
After this (and of course the dinner that I made and cleaned up) I headed up to AS's for the Nine Inch Nails experience. CC, Miss M, and I made (and drank) several daiquiris, pasta, and chocolate cake. AS and D showed up followed by EZ, Chi, and Chi's bf, AH. Just the cooking and baking alone was an experience in a beautiful but useless (no utensils, mixing bowl, non stick spray etc... all kitchen essentials according to me) kitchen. After one exceptionally embarrassing call (my ex-bosses fiance looking for some hookah supplies... in my defence (yes I know it is not a good defence) people should all have different names!), we headed down to the steam room. After a little bit, AS piped in the Ghosts cd. Ok, ridiculously trippy... I seriously thought I was trapezing through a jungle. Throw in some steam and several people in a small room without being able to see... OMG! Hands just come at you, all you can hear is people tripping over the music and no one really knew where they were. So freaking intense!
Cue Sunday morning/ afternoon. Off to brunch at the country club. I wish I could go by this pic and say that S was playing the piano (she can actually play and did volunteer but all I really wanted was the pic). Brunch was amazing! But then I always love it. Crepes, bacon, french toast, waffles, and of course all the lunch objects. I really always stick to the breakfast foods because how often do we have breakfast foods out? And I love breakfast!Apres brunch, Castle Fun Park! 
Go Karting, arcade games, mini golf, batting cages and so much more. And oh so many kids on a Sunday! And not in a good way. Hangover headache, pre bitchiness and loud, screaming children. Oh dear God! Why why why? Ok it wasn't too bad. But thank, thank, thankfully, I had to leave to pick up Ma! Ok a 45 minute drive to get Ma but I got to leave.
Go Karting, arcade games, mini golf, batting cages and so much more. And oh so many kids on a Sunday! And not in a good way. Hangover headache, pre bitchiness and loud, screaming children. Oh dear God! Why why why? Ok it wasn't too bad. But thank, thank, thankfully, I had to leave to pick up Ma! Ok a 45 minute drive to get Ma but I got to leave. By 7:00, Ma, Aunt K and I are set with our seats to see Sex and the City. I haven't eaten since about 1:30 and I am dying (it's a 2.5 hour long movie people!). Great movie. Bad lines. Who would have thought a theatre would be so so busy on a Sunday night. It was. And I nearly punched two girls standing behind me in the uber slow concession line. Apparently theatres don't believe in opening actually food stands on Sundays. Loud, rude, obnoxious, and constantly moving which inevitably lead to stepping on me, shoves and the guy in front of me (whose back I was nearly on top of thanks to these two) about ready to kill them. It was a good night though.
I had to include this because when Chi passed me on the freeway she claims I look like a diva driving with my glasses on. Granted it was cloudy. But clouds are bright when you have a brutal headache that you believe may seem like the start of a migraine. Diva like? Yes or no?Thursday, June 05, 2008
Single? Keep Reading. In a Relationship? Keep Reading
Why is it that friend's who are in a relationship continually feel the need to set up their single friends? A, CC, and Chi constantly try to match make. A has even taken it to the point that she tries to set people up with Chi because she doesn't like Chi's bf. She is also trying to set up a guy that we work with. Thank God that means she had diverted her attention from me for the time being. I just don't get why people (particularly women) who are in relationships continually have to set up their single friends. My mom even tried to get Bro to set me up with one of his friend's brothers at dinner the other night. I have been through many set ups (as you can tell none had stellar results). People give up. And please, please stop giving me the excuse "well I just want you to be as happy as bf and I." Well I would be a hell of a lot happier if you all would just back the eff off. When I find someone I find someone, until then (unless I say otherwise) just assume that I (and all other singletons out there) are perfectly happy on our own.
Why is it that friend's who are in a relationship continually feel the need to set up their single friends? A, CC, and Chi constantly try to match make. A has even taken it to the point that she tries to set people up with Chi because she doesn't like Chi's bf. She is also trying to set up a guy that we work with. Thank God that means she had diverted her attention from me for the time being. I just don't get why people (particularly women) who are in relationships continually have to set up their single friends. My mom even tried to get Bro to set me up with one of his friend's brothers at dinner the other night. I have been through many set ups (as you can tell none had stellar results). People give up. And please, please stop giving me the excuse "well I just want you to be as happy as bf and I." Well I would be a hell of a lot happier if you all would just back the eff off. When I find someone I find someone, until then (unless I say otherwise) just assume that I (and all other singletons out there) are perfectly happy on our own.
One Word
Not as easy as you might think. Now copy or forward, change theanswers to suit you and pass it on. It's really hard to only use oneword answers.You can only type one word. Send it to people including the personthat sent it to you.
1. Where is your cell phone? Charger
2. Where is your significant other? Single
3. Your hair? brown
4. Your mother? Car
5. Your father? Downstairs
6. Your favorite thing? Coffee
7. Your dream last night? nope
8. Your dream/goal? Career
9. The room you're in? office
10. Your hobby? Reading
11. Your fear? Leaving
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Broadcasting
13. Where were you last night? Waves
14. What you're not? angry
15. One of your wish list items? House
16. Where you grew up? Mystery
17. The last thing you did? email
18. What are you wearing? Sweatsuit
19 Your TV? On
20. Your Pet? Dog
21 Your computer? ON
22 Your mood? Tired
23 Missing someone? yes
24 Your car? wonderful
25 Something you're not wearing? Socks
26 Favorite store? Safeway
27 Your summer? Hot
28 Love someone? Yeah
29 Your favorite colors? black
30 When is the last time you laughed? Tonight
31 Last time you cried? Dunno
Not as easy as you might think. Now copy or forward, change theanswers to suit you and pass it on. It's really hard to only use oneword answers.You can only type one word. Send it to people including the personthat sent it to you.
1. Where is your cell phone? Charger
2. Where is your significant other? Single
3. Your hair? brown
4. Your mother? Car
5. Your father? Downstairs
6. Your favorite thing? Coffee
7. Your dream last night? nope
8. Your dream/goal? Career
9. The room you're in? office
10. Your hobby? Reading
11. Your fear? Leaving
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Broadcasting
13. Where were you last night? Waves
14. What you're not? angry
15. One of your wish list items? House
16. Where you grew up? Mystery
17. The last thing you did? email
18. What are you wearing? Sweatsuit
19 Your TV? On
20. Your Pet? Dog
21 Your computer? ON
22 Your mood? Tired
23 Missing someone? yes
24 Your car? wonderful
25 Something you're not wearing? Socks
26 Favorite store? Safeway
27 Your summer? Hot
28 Love someone? Yeah
29 Your favorite colors? black
30 When is the last time you laughed? Tonight
31 Last time you cried? Dunno
Sunday, June 01, 2008
Girl's Night Out
Saturday night, A, CC and I headed out for a girls night. After A met Ma and I at the restaurant we headed back to my place because I still needed to get ready. Because we had some time before CC got there, A and I headed downstairs for some (always good times) Rockband with Bro and his friends. Bro lost the mic somewhere
but that didn't deter us. PR and I were playing guitar and belting out songs. A was right beside be belting (kind of strange for her she's not big on the singing in front of people thing). When CC got there we headed down to Hennessey for some excellent martinis and tapas. Of course after the tapas I had to have my lemon tart (mmmm). By the time the third round came, AC (a guy A and I work with) and a couple of his friend's showed up. His one friend got in an argument with CC that Miranda is the cougar in Sex in the City when we all know Samantha is the cougar. Then he some how thought (and ran with this) that I write for a local newspaper. Love to but no. As much as I do love the paper he thought I wrote for, if I was going to write for a newspaper it would be a better paper. Because I drove, I switched to water part way through. So when I got home I headed back down to Bro and his friend's and continued to build on the buzz. Good night all in all.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Fun Little Game With iPod
Thanks to Restaurant Gal for this one
How does the world see me? Emotional Rescue, the Rolling Stones
Will I have a happy life? The Red, Chevelle
Do people secretly lust after me? Angel, Aerosmith
How can I make myself happy? Let it Die, Foo Fighters
What should I do with my life? Sweet Child O' Mine, Guns N Roses
Will I ever have children? The Simple Life, Carolyn Dawn Johnson
What is some good advice for me? In Another Life, Ashlee Simpson (sorry apparently it's Wentz now according to People)
How will I be remembered? Sunday Morning, No Doubt
What is my signature dance song? Away From the Sun, Three Doors Down
What do I think my current theme song is? Sweet Dreams, LaBouche
What song will play at my funeral? Whiskey Lullaby, Brad Paisley and Alison Kraus (hmmm not sure whether I like the idea of that at my funeral)
What type of men do I like? Minority, Green Day
What is my day going to be like? If I Die Tomorrow, Motley Crue
Hmmm very strange, not sure I like this. Keep in mind this was a straight up shuffle, I didn't edit the songs to fit the questions.
Thanks to Restaurant Gal for this one
How does the world see me? Emotional Rescue, the Rolling Stones
Will I have a happy life? The Red, Chevelle
Do people secretly lust after me? Angel, Aerosmith
How can I make myself happy? Let it Die, Foo Fighters
What should I do with my life? Sweet Child O' Mine, Guns N Roses
Will I ever have children? The Simple Life, Carolyn Dawn Johnson
What is some good advice for me? In Another Life, Ashlee Simpson (sorry apparently it's Wentz now according to People)
How will I be remembered? Sunday Morning, No Doubt
What is my signature dance song? Away From the Sun, Three Doors Down
What do I think my current theme song is? Sweet Dreams, LaBouche
What song will play at my funeral? Whiskey Lullaby, Brad Paisley and Alison Kraus (hmmm not sure whether I like the idea of that at my funeral)
What type of men do I like? Minority, Green Day
What is my day going to be like? If I Die Tomorrow, Motley Crue
Hmmm very strange, not sure I like this. Keep in mind this was a straight up shuffle, I didn't edit the songs to fit the questions.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
A Dramatic Weekend
Bro was sick this weekend. Started Friday and is still continuing. He was so out of it that he offered me twenty bucks to go get his girlfriend, ASA, from a neighboring suburb. No problem, I tell him I'm going for drinks with some friends then I'll go get her and bring her back to our place. Rather unfortunate for me as the next place for me to hit was a pub about five minutes from ASA's but being a nice sister I agree.
About ten minutes after I get to the first meeting place, ASA calls me freaking out. She tells me she is just going to take the bus to my place because (and I misunderstood this due to her accent), Bro has a fever of 107. She says she's going to take him to the hospital. How she was planning I'm not quite sure. So I call my mom (while my rational thought is kicking in to the thought that he would have been far far more out of it and not be able to tell me anything if his fever was really 107) telling her to go see him. She tells me his fever is actually 102.7 and that she gave him Advil to bring it down. So I head back in to finish my drink and pay my bill. Call ASA to tell her I'm on my way. Call Bro, who at this point sounds far far more with it than the hour before. He tells me he's fine. My response, "Well tell her that!". I pick up ASA and try to convince her all the way home that he's fine. So I drop her off and leave. When I get back later, I go out for a smoke with ASA. She's still freaked but at least not to the point of hospital. She says they're going to the doctor tomorrow. So the next day comes and apparently the walk-in clinic diagnosed an ulcer. Umm, not a doctor but seeing several problems with this. First of all tests need to be done to confirm the presence of the helicobactor pylori bacteria is present. Second of all ulcers generally don't cause fevers and aches and pains. The kid has a flu for the love of God! So tonight ASA comes over and yells at him (a small part of me loves when she yells at him simply due to the accent) that he will eat what she feeds him and drink what she gives him. Dude just ate and threw up dinner and his lunch before that. Oh I hear them leaving. It was a damn interesting fight. He's a bitch to argue with to begin with, don't try it when he's sick. You might as well be beating your head against a brick wall!
Bro was sick this weekend. Started Friday and is still continuing. He was so out of it that he offered me twenty bucks to go get his girlfriend, ASA, from a neighboring suburb. No problem, I tell him I'm going for drinks with some friends then I'll go get her and bring her back to our place. Rather unfortunate for me as the next place for me to hit was a pub about five minutes from ASA's but being a nice sister I agree.
About ten minutes after I get to the first meeting place, ASA calls me freaking out. She tells me she is just going to take the bus to my place because (and I misunderstood this due to her accent), Bro has a fever of 107. She says she's going to take him to the hospital. How she was planning I'm not quite sure. So I call my mom (while my rational thought is kicking in to the thought that he would have been far far more out of it and not be able to tell me anything if his fever was really 107) telling her to go see him. She tells me his fever is actually 102.7 and that she gave him Advil to bring it down. So I head back in to finish my drink and pay my bill. Call ASA to tell her I'm on my way. Call Bro, who at this point sounds far far more with it than the hour before. He tells me he's fine. My response, "Well tell her that!". I pick up ASA and try to convince her all the way home that he's fine. So I drop her off and leave. When I get back later, I go out for a smoke with ASA. She's still freaked but at least not to the point of hospital. She says they're going to the doctor tomorrow. So the next day comes and apparently the walk-in clinic diagnosed an ulcer. Umm, not a doctor but seeing several problems with this. First of all tests need to be done to confirm the presence of the helicobactor pylori bacteria is present. Second of all ulcers generally don't cause fevers and aches and pains. The kid has a flu for the love of God! So tonight ASA comes over and yells at him (a small part of me loves when she yells at him simply due to the accent) that he will eat what she feeds him and drink what she gives him. Dude just ate and threw up dinner and his lunch before that. Oh I hear them leaving. It was a damn interesting fight. He's a bitch to argue with to begin with, don't try it when he's sick. You might as well be beating your head against a brick wall!
Thursday, May 22, 2008
American Idol Finale
Ok it is no secret how much I love Idol. Unfortunately I missed the finale last night and had to tape (yes I do really mean on VHS) it. I was perusing my blog selection and half watching the performances when the Donna Summer Disaster came on. Ok honey, I like you for an eighties vibe. That's where the love stops. Give it up. Oh dear God! The one thing I liked about this whole performance was Donna and Seyesha performing "Last Dance". Wonderful. My fave DS song. Could have lived (and did by fast forwarding) without the rest of it. Congrats to David Cook, love you! And ok, Jimmy Kimmel is pretty funny.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
One Epic Day... And Generally Not in a Good Way
So much is changing at the moment. And not in my life, just most of my friends and family.
I have likely two weddings (of very close friends) to attend this summer. One set (A and N) I could not be happier about. The other set, C and R, I was happy about when R told me he was proposing. That all changed in February. He was taking a weekend trip to go see his dying mother (left on a Wed). For months before this he had been having an online affair with a woman he works with. He left the email account up on their computer when he left to see his mom. So of course after work C goes to check her own email and that's what she finds. By Friday I'm thinking that it's weird that she has left work early two days running. So I call and get the "I'm fine." line and muffled tears. So (and this has come back to bite me in the arse) I bully my way into her apartment (with pizza and alcohol) thinking that she's dying. Of course I managed to imagine all kinds of horrible diseases and deaths and had myself all worked up that she was dying by the time I got there. She (through tears) told me the whole story. I don't know if R knows that I know or not but needless to say things have not been the same between him and I since. I still want to physically cause him harm for making her so miserable (take note any of my sister's boyfriend's who are contemplating cheating). I am still so angry about it. And she made me swear not to say anything. So for months I have not had an outlet for all of this anger. I had to house sit for them and I would get so mad just seeing his stuff. I'm really not sure how to sit through their wedding and smile and say congratulations. I'm really not good at saying things like that when I don't mean them. I want to know why she told me (even though logically I know it's because I pushed my way in and asked). She didn't tell her mom or her daughter because she doesn't want them to look at him differently. I am (as much as I try to hide it) and extremely emotional person. I don't hide them well. I want to tell her daughter, because I know she would agree with me, but C would be so hurt, pissed off etc. I really have no idea what to do.
Also I learned tonight (after witnessing and extreme freak out on Chi's part) that Chi and her bf of two months are moving in together. Not like him moving into her place but actually getting a place of their own. Oh dear God, I foresee nothing but bad things from this. Part of me is slightly biased because he so so so creepily reminds me of one of my exes. His voice and mannerisms are so similar that I can't even handle it. I also think that is kind of funny since Chi could hated this particular ex of mine.
Now due to all of this stuff about R and C's wedding (I finally let it all lose on A today at work) I came home in a pisser of a mood. My poor dad. He was nice enough to have dinner ready when I got home, but when he cooks he has stuff everywhere. And he doesn't put anything away. Several hours later (just before I'm about to leave) he is sitting outside on the phone with my uncle and asks me to put the dishes in the dishwasher. Ok the compost is still on the counter and open where it has been for at least four hours. He has rinsed and dumped the dishes all over both sinks and the counter. Not to mention tried and failed to load the dishwasher earlier. How in the effing hell is it possible to make more of a mess attempting to clean up the mess? I don't get it. I called A to rant who apparently had the very same bitching session to N right before I called. We decided that no woman can ever understand it- it's a guy thing.
Oh and I also totally wasn't paying attention and let the gas go until I noticed stuff dripping on my foot. Gas all over the side of my car. Everywhere so know I must immediatly (re tomorrow after work) wash my car. Grr.
So much is changing at the moment. And not in my life, just most of my friends and family.
I have likely two weddings (of very close friends) to attend this summer. One set (A and N) I could not be happier about. The other set, C and R, I was happy about when R told me he was proposing. That all changed in February. He was taking a weekend trip to go see his dying mother (left on a Wed). For months before this he had been having an online affair with a woman he works with. He left the email account up on their computer when he left to see his mom. So of course after work C goes to check her own email and that's what she finds. By Friday I'm thinking that it's weird that she has left work early two days running. So I call and get the "I'm fine." line and muffled tears. So (and this has come back to bite me in the arse) I bully my way into her apartment (with pizza and alcohol) thinking that she's dying. Of course I managed to imagine all kinds of horrible diseases and deaths and had myself all worked up that she was dying by the time I got there. She (through tears) told me the whole story. I don't know if R knows that I know or not but needless to say things have not been the same between him and I since. I still want to physically cause him harm for making her so miserable (take note any of my sister's boyfriend's who are contemplating cheating). I am still so angry about it. And she made me swear not to say anything. So for months I have not had an outlet for all of this anger. I had to house sit for them and I would get so mad just seeing his stuff. I'm really not sure how to sit through their wedding and smile and say congratulations. I'm really not good at saying things like that when I don't mean them. I want to know why she told me (even though logically I know it's because I pushed my way in and asked). She didn't tell her mom or her daughter because she doesn't want them to look at him differently. I am (as much as I try to hide it) and extremely emotional person. I don't hide them well. I want to tell her daughter, because I know she would agree with me, but C would be so hurt, pissed off etc. I really have no idea what to do.
Also I learned tonight (after witnessing and extreme freak out on Chi's part) that Chi and her bf of two months are moving in together. Not like him moving into her place but actually getting a place of their own. Oh dear God, I foresee nothing but bad things from this. Part of me is slightly biased because he so so so creepily reminds me of one of my exes. His voice and mannerisms are so similar that I can't even handle it. I also think that is kind of funny since Chi could hated this particular ex of mine.
Now due to all of this stuff about R and C's wedding (I finally let it all lose on A today at work) I came home in a pisser of a mood. My poor dad. He was nice enough to have dinner ready when I got home, but when he cooks he has stuff everywhere. And he doesn't put anything away. Several hours later (just before I'm about to leave) he is sitting outside on the phone with my uncle and asks me to put the dishes in the dishwasher. Ok the compost is still on the counter and open where it has been for at least four hours. He has rinsed and dumped the dishes all over both sinks and the counter. Not to mention tried and failed to load the dishwasher earlier. How in the effing hell is it possible to make more of a mess attempting to clean up the mess? I don't get it. I called A to rant who apparently had the very same bitching session to N right before I called. We decided that no woman can ever understand it- it's a guy thing.
Oh and I also totally wasn't paying attention and let the gas go until I noticed stuff dripping on my foot. Gas all over the side of my car. Everywhere so know I must immediatly (re tomorrow after work) wash my car. Grr.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Weekdays... Sigh
Let it be known that I hate weekdays. Aside from the obvious facts of having to get up and go to work (with no internet might I add), because I have to get up so early I have absolutely no social life. Most people are either doing the same thing that I am, or off work at 9:30 so by the time they decide what to do and actually get there I'm like yeah I have to go home and go to bed. It's even worse with my dad starting this new job where he works nights because my mom doesn't like to be left alone. So what am I doing tonight, watching Idol (go David Cook!) followed up by Dancing With the Stars (Kristi and Mark). Sigh. This is my life. I guess I could take the dog out but without Dad's hat.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Time For Another
1) What was I doing 10 years ago? Just finishing grade 8. As my Mom says I was still normal then, not quite through the transition to horrendous teen
2) 5 things on my to-do list for today? Clean my bathroom; clean my car; grocery shopping; drink lots of coffee; sleep
3) Snacks I enjoy? Sugary goodness
4) Things I would do if I was a Billionaire? Donate some money, travel, volunteer
5) 3 of my many bad habits1. I cuss way to fucking much, smoking; watch too much tv
6) 5 places I have lived. Haven't lived in five places
7) Jobs I have had... pizza place, department store, auto supplier
8) People I want to know more about. No one, I know enough about too many people
1) What was I doing 10 years ago? Just finishing grade 8. As my Mom says I was still normal then, not quite through the transition to horrendous teen
2) 5 things on my to-do list for today? Clean my bathroom; clean my car; grocery shopping; drink lots of coffee; sleep
3) Snacks I enjoy? Sugary goodness
4) Things I would do if I was a Billionaire? Donate some money, travel, volunteer
5) 3 of my many bad habits1. I cuss way to fucking much, smoking; watch too much tv
6) 5 places I have lived. Haven't lived in five places
7) Jobs I have had... pizza place, department store, auto supplier
8) People I want to know more about. No one, I know enough about too many people
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Epic Long Weekends
Oh the epic long weekends! Friday was the Earls weekly dinner. This week it was at our house. Pops and Ed were a little tipsy, me I was just wondering how the eff I am related to these people. I know it's a horrible thing to say but really. That's ok, I'm sure Pops wonders that as he said that Bro and I are normal kids, normal disappointments. I told him I'm resigned to the fact that I am a disappointment, therefore I don't have to actually try for anything anymore. Meh whatjagonnado?
Saturday was supposed to be
the epic hike and barbecue. Oh was it ever epic. I was supposed to pick up A at 9:45, then meet CC and AS at 10. A calls me to say that some how N (who won't even walk a block to Denny's) is coming. Great means I don't have to drive. Then CC calls me (10 minutes before we're supposed to meet) to say that AS is still in the shower. So as promised, I text Chi to say we will be late. Then Chi calls CC who now figures that I have bitched to Chi. OMG, and this is all before we have even left. So we finally get there, and Chi, her new bf, N, A and I all meet. CC and AS who were following N, went their own way. SF, and M got lost then found CC and AS. CC got pissed (we all ended up on different sides of the mountain) and hung up on Chi so Chi stormed off. Great. So off we go on our hike (straight up and ridiculous). So long, so hot and tired when we got back to the cars.
the epic hike and barbecue. Oh was it ever epic. I was supposed to pick up A at 9:45, then meet CC and AS at 10. A calls me to say that some how N (who won't even walk a block to Denny's) is coming. Great means I don't have to drive. Then CC calls me (10 minutes before we're supposed to meet) to say that AS is still in the shower. So as promised, I text Chi to say we will be late. Then Chi calls CC who now figures that I have bitched to Chi. OMG, and this is all before we have even left. So we finally get there, and Chi, her new bf, N, A and I all meet. CC and AS who were following N, went their own way. SF, and M got lost then found CC and AS. CC got pissed (we all ended up on different sides of the mountain) and hung up on Chi so Chi stormed off. Great. So off we go on our hike (straight up and ridiculous). So long, so hot and tired when we got back to the cars. Finally down to the barbecue. We all went to our own places to shower and sleep and junk before the barbecue. Oh thank God. I actually made it to the top of the stairs and decided that the shower was too far away so I collapsed at the top of the stairs. Ok must continue on to go buy the burgers and stuff for the barbecue. Do some quick firefighting (clean up from the CC/Chi call earlier) and ego-stroking. Ok good everyone still coming. Ok off to the store. Twenty minutes later back home and feeling like I haven't even showered. That's how bloody hot it was. Don't get me wrong, I love the heat. Oh the epicness!
From the barbecue we headed down to QE park to enjoy a couple hookahs. Hmmm interesting. Could have done without the hookah (takes to long for what you're getting from it) and the park. Really could have walked to several parks in the area or just stayed on the patio at my place. Oh well it was epic.
After all this epicness I think I need to spend today at home. Must clean up.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Mother's Day
Since it is Mother's Day I guess I should do a shout out to the woman who birthed me.
Dear Mom,
Thank you for bringing me into this world. Thanks for the calm and peaceful three days off my life, and then the sheer hell (since both of us were miserable by the time 2 came along). Thank you for your undying love (try as I may have to push it away in my teens) and the constant understandings (even when I made you cry).
My mom laughed with me, at me, around me, or just whenever. She fought with me when I needed to fight, she pushed me when I needed a push. She drove me anywhere I needed to go and gave me her keys when I was older. She drove for an hour at two in the morning to pick me up, and then drove me back the next day to get my car.
No one could be a better Mom, so I love you Mom! Happy Mother's Day
Since it is Mother's Day I guess I should do a shout out to the woman who birthed me.
Dear Mom,
Thank you for bringing me into this world. Thanks for the calm and peaceful three days off my life, and then the sheer hell (since both of us were miserable by the time 2 came along). Thank you for your undying love (try as I may have to push it away in my teens) and the constant understandings (even when I made you cry).
My mom laughed with me, at me, around me, or just whenever. She fought with me when I needed to fight, she pushed me when I needed a push. She drove me anywhere I needed to go and gave me her keys when I was older. She drove for an hour at two in the morning to pick me up, and then drove me back the next day to get my car.
No one could be a better Mom, so I love you Mom! Happy Mother's Day
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Fundraising for Olympic Athletes... Mike Leigh
I went to a fundraiser for a local Olympic athlete today. Mike Leigh (read his blog here) is going to Bejing this summer as a laser sailor. For about an hour I watched kids and adults alike donating money to Mike's dream and challenging him to the WI. When it was my turn I gave up on the hour of bowling I watched and made him play baseball with me. Unfortunately Mike won the game (1-0) but it was a great game.
Mike is an avid sailor, very passionate about his sport. He explained the differences between different types of sailing to me (I had no idea there was so many), and told me all about his travels and competitions. Of course the second I found out he had a blog I latched right onto him. Check the above, or the link on the side to read about Mike's adventures in sailing and travels. Good luck with your future endeavors Mike. We're all behind you for Beijing and beyond!
For more information about Mike's Olympic journey and other HBC fundraising initiatives please click here, or visit your local HBC store.
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