Friday, May 28, 2004
The Daily Jill:
"Most of us still have the ability to discern between that which is truly helpful and beneficial in our lives and that which is simply not worth stomping over the planet like it's a fleeing butterfly and we are a screeching heavily Ritalined little boy wielding a stick."
Another Mark Morford classic from sfgate.com via Jill. Read More. This isn't the first time she's forwarded her super read-worthy Mark Morford Morning Fix email my way. I even finally signed up to just get it myself... because deep down inside we all want to be Jill when we grow up.
Why doesn't Jill have a webpage anyway?
abridged Top 10 things we all love about weblogs:
#1 The ability to make seemingly offhand, but actually quite pointed remarks directed at people we know without actually having to confront them, thus being hypocritical when compared to our own list of pet peeves, therein being hypocritical again since hypocrisy was one of said peeves.
"When we accept that which most challenges, we reap the greatest reward"
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
Big thanks to Jason for buying me perhaps the one toy from Walt Disney World that I have not owned over the last 4 years! He brought me back one of the custom Mrs. Potato Head dolls, complete with glass slippers, Kilimajaro Safari hat with mouse ears, and Ion Cannon from Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin. It's hard to bring me something I don't have, let alone something I haven't seen! Of course, I have seen the dolls but they have added a ton more Disney specific parts since I last saw them. And that he knew, if nothing else he HAD to get the Safari hat and the Ion Cannon... he's a smart kid. THANKS!
Also, big apology to B Wil. I should have had more faith in you. You always come through.
(I had a psychic premonition that we would have my favorite waitress tonight and we did, so now I'm going to go to bed and have a premonition that W. will lose handily in Nov. -wow! A premonition about a premonition. The best part is... I bet I spelled that word wrong every time. *sigh* It's ok. I don't think The Mike shows his face around much anymore so he won't be annoyed and feel the need to correct me. I miss The Mike.)
Lookin' good, Brian! I do so love your American Story anecdote.
And incedentally, it occurs to me that B Wil gets bonus points for actually allowing me to call him "B". I always have this urge to nickname people, and "Bri" is incredibly lame. For four years I have had to stop myself from addressing emails to Brian (from Iowa) to "B" or refering to him as "B" in my posts. So I appreciate Brian (from Michigan) all the more for not really giving a damn what people call him.
Monday, May 24, 2004
So, this month's GQ has some unbelievably hot pictures of (and a nice article about) Jake Gyllenhaal. *mega-swoon*
I'm so disappointed that he has become the new "it-boy" (as dubbed by Ellen Degeneres during his spot on her show today). I was hoping to have him all to myself... (once Kirsten Dunst gets sick of him, of course)
Anyway, The Day After Tomorrow comes out Friday. It looks entertaining if nothing else... and even if it sucks, I'm sure dripping wet Jake will hold my attention. I'm still waiting anxiously for the rerelease of Donnie Darko though.
Sunday, May 23, 2004
Renewed dedication. Renewed discipline. Renewed Spirit.
Here's to living each day like it is New Year's Day.
I am going to save money and I am going to go to Europe. Today I stowed yet another paycheck safely in my savings account, returned nearly $60 worth of clothes that I just didn't need, and resisted the horrible temptation to buy beautiful beaded jewelry at the Art Festival. I did go out for lunch with friends, but only spent $1.50 over my daily budget. I'll let it slide... just this once.
I am going to get my lazy behind in gear and I am going to continue to look hotter and hotter everyday. Today I did some chest exercises, not because I really need a bigger rack, but because the exercises promised to make the rack I have perkier... and who doesn't need that? Then I proceeded to go for the usual walk (at about twice the pace). It's amazing how geared up you can get while "Rocking Against Bush". While swinging past the High School on my walk I popped into the track and ran a measly quarter mile. This may not seem like a big deal to you, but it's huge for me. I, as a rule, do not run. It's not that I'm lazy and inactive. I mean, I could walk at a brisk pace... heck, even swim pretty much indefinitely, but I have always hated running. Perhaps the aforementioned "rack" has something to do with that. Running can be somewhat... uncomfortable. Anyway, it was a start. I'm not sure I have ever actually run a mile in my life, but by the end of the summer I hope to.
I am going to watch what I eat a little closer for a few weeks and I am going to snap this plateau I have been sitting on for a month and a half now. So far this week, (read: today) I am doing great. I am only 6 pounds from my mini-goal. If I steer clear of nachos for 3 weeks I should be good. That just means I can't go to movies, baseball games, or sports bars... in other words, I can't leave my house.
I am going to finish this god forsaken class and I am going to graduate. Today I mailed Essay #3 to my teacher which will ensure me a 3 month extention which I will hopefully not need.
Other things that made me feel renewed today:
I saw two little boys building a dam in a puddle on the side of the road by their driveway. There was a drain on the corner, about 5 feet away, and the boys were scurrying to find enough "dam-worthy" material to block their puddle from the drain.
I saw some truly awe inspiring work at the Art Fest this weekend. Sometimes shows like that give me this American Beauty feeling... when there is just too much beauty and you think it might well up inside you until you explode. There is a reason I was an Art Major... long long ago. I especially loved some jewelry I saw. If only I had hundreds of dollars to throw away. On the campus side of the street was the Annual Arts and Crafts Fair. Less art-as-a-job and more art-as-a-hobby. There I saw some of the tackiest, simplest, most overpriced jewelry you can imagine. I'm not going to lie. I have a few skills. Now if I just had some start-up cash, maybe you'd see me there next year.
Another sign of independence and adulthood has struck. I have been longing for the most beautiful set of dishes at Target for months now. I actually almost dropped a little over $100 on a full set for 8, but a couple of the other dish sets were 25% off so I'm hoping mine are next.
At the Art Fair today a man approached my friends and I and asked if we were registered voters. We all replied with a hearty, "YES!" then he asked if we would like to sign a petition. Now, I am all about signing petitions and supporting certain causes, but you have to stop and think, you know? I think people sign petitions without really putting much thought into it. Anyway, he asked if we wanted to sign a petition to have a third party added to the presidential ballot this year. To which I found myself unfortunately having to reply with a hearty, "NO!" This is neither the time nor the place... catch me in 4 years, guy.
We have had a glorious amount of rain, and better yet, thunder and lightning, over the last few days.
And finally... something that doesn't make me feel renewed, just makes me think:
Wouldn't it be nice if when you selected a line of text and then hit the caps-lock key, the text was made all caps (or lower case)? The reason I really wish this happened is because I often accidentally hit the caps-lock while typing, and as I am an untrained (though extremely fast) typist, I look at my hands not the screen most of the time. Sometimes I have to retype several lines of text because their case is all backwards. Boo.
Saturday, May 22, 2004
"Do you ever fear you're the coolest person on the internet? Because you should. I fear the wrath of the internet's answer to Fonzie."
Delusions of grandeur? no, oddly enough someone actually said that. to me. Here are some things that ARE cool:
Tuesday, May 18, 2004
Update Your Account Information Within 24 Hours
Valued eBay Member,
We regret to inform you that your eBay account could be suspended if you don't resolve your problems. To resolve this problems please click here and login into your account in order to resolve the problems. If your problems could not be resolved your account will be suspended for a period of 3-4 days, after that it will be operational again.
For crying out loud! Who falls for this crap? Honestly. If you are truly fooled by possibly the most grammatically incorrect/just plain stupid email that d03sN't uS3 sp#ll1Ng l1K3 th1s, then I think you kind of deserve it.
Now go resolve all of your problems, ok?
Sunday, May 16, 2004
I think quizes like that are a riot. I almost always either totally agree with the outcome, or at least wish the outcome were true. I like to think that's an at least partially true description.
I mean, some call me "scary and abrassive" but others consider me a "funstigator". My funstigating side must have been coming out while taking the quiz.
Saturday, May 15, 2004
Did Jimmy Fallon really just tell me this is his last show? What the Fuck!?
Friday, May 14, 2004
Will work for respect.
I detest people who must pick at every possible negitivity (real or imagined). Oh, the hypocrasy! The mood swings! The two-faced back stabbing!
That's all I feel safe saying for now. But as tomorrow is Saturday, a Super one at that, I'm sure I'll have more venting to do then.
Thursday, May 13, 2004
Aquarius: This week's scenario is highlighted by your sensitivity and closeness to those around you. Confrontation is not your favorite thing, that's for sure. In almost every situation, you'd rather keep everyone on the same side than line up in opposition. Unfortunately you may have to make a choice that won't please everyone. Disagreements can bring new facts out in the open for all to see. If you try to force a peace too early, the whole truth may never be known. Your unique perspective could help others see the light. Share your ideas. Even the most outlandish ideas are allowed in this game. Your personal magnetism is strong. If you want to impress someone, this is a good time to visit them. You may be a bit more sensitive to criticism, but your charm should carry you through any rocky moments. Give yourself an extra treat, you deserve it.
Ah, the answer I was looking for to justify my inexplicable actions. There isn't a word in there that doesn't resonate for me this week.
I have a lot on my mind. The kind of stuff that just festers until you say what you have to say... whatever that is.
The perfect situation for my favorite thing! It's nice to go for a long walk and just talk. I like to find my way to a nearby playgound and sit on the swings and just have a nice communicative moment. That's the best. There's something so nice about moments like that.
I'm not feeling very bold though.
A) I don't even know where to start.
b) drunk posting is as bad as drunk dialing only you have spell check and you can delete it... so it's not as bad at all.
c) i guess it's a compliment when everything you say is taken really personally even if you jokingly tell someone they are no fun when they are FORCING you to be fun. I guess if they get all pissy about it, it's cool.. or whatever. who cares... boys stress me out.
d) i'm going to shut the hell up before i post something i really regret in the morning but first:
e) i'm sorry if i was a poor Funstigater tonight. Everyone has a bad night, and I'm sorry if I took it out on everyone around me because I wasn't fun enough.
f) anyone who ever thinks about posting the above statement is clearly too drunk to be posting.
g) Although, Steve, Eric, Angie and the Back to the Future guy seemed to think I was fun...
h) I'm cute and I'm smart and I'm fun... but that's all I got. I can't promise anything more than that... but I'm worthy of an experiement... that's all I have to say. And probably all I should say. And even more probably too much to say... whatever. It's too late now.
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
(disclaimer: this is just a message to myself)
Stephanie, If you wake up dirty, with bruises on your legs... it's ok, you did that to yourself. At least you aren't waking up pukey, or having peed in a bush. Good for you. You did see your great grand little sis, JJ at Rick's (after having gone to the Land Shark for the first time -and having the full attention of EVERY boy there). This, of course, was after you and your friends got kicked out of B Dubs after B Wil muscled his way past a gorilla and Matrix-style kicked the ass of like four guys. All of this took place before you measured Beaumont Tower using indirect measurement (You came up with 130 feet), got knocked into a fountain, then climbed your favorite tree on campus... in a mini-skirt... and 3/4 see-though shirt (which was only 1/2 see-through before you got knocked into the fountain).
But, you lived to tell about it. We'll see what the war marks look like.
Oh... If you wake up with a face drawn on your left hand that has sparkly pink lips, "real big" boobs, and Mardi Gras Beads drawn on it... You did THAT to yourself too.
Good for you. Have that much fun more often.
(Incidentally, Beaumont is apparently 105 feet tall so considering you were WASTED, standing at the bottom of a hill, and using a post-it note to measure... You did a damn-fine job. You go, Girl!)
Monday, May 10, 2004
Speaking of IMAX...
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkeban will be released IMAX-style this June! That ought to be bloody brilliant. I should start re-reading now so I am fully aware of everything they'll have to cut out of the movie to make it work.
Although maybe if I don't reread it first I'll be a better "passive viewer". Maybe I'll just skim.
Anyway, just an FYI:
I always thought Danial Radcliffe was a cute kid, but I have to tell ya, Rupert Grint is growing up to be a total doll. And how can you not love a kid named Rupert? Well, I told you I like quirky...
Spent a super sunny morning at Oldsmobile Park watching the Lugs clobber another opponant. I have seen them lose this season, once maybe, but when they win they usually don't mess around. I think it was 14-2 or something when I finally left to head to the local IMAX theater.
I have only been to one other IMAX movie, I think (The Lion King, of course). It is a cool experience. Siting there in the middle of the enormous, well air-conditioned theater I felt like I was back home at Walt Disney World. Quick camera movements gave you a surreal feeling that you may actually be on a ride, and the sights and sounds were far greater than a normal movie. Plus, I got to see a preview for SPACESTATION, which looks FUNtastic.
Suprise to no one, I was there to see Sacred Planet (Thanks to Brian, as I hadn't heard of it until he mentioned it a couple weeks ago). It was pretty amazing, as could be expected. Just beautiful, really. Very "Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable" but without the animation. Striking photography. The images in the gallery on the website really don't do it justice at all.
"The most sacred thing we ever had was choice."
During an unfortunately unavoidable trip to Sam's Club recently, I was dismayed by many things... but here is just one that really irked the hell out of me.
They have a large section of DVDs (and, I imagine, videos and cds, etc.). In this section EACH AND EVERY DVD was not only sealed inside the traditional DVD case, but that was encased in one of the longer white plastic "frames" that businesses put around such items to make them harder to steal. Usually these cases are taken off at the register and reused. Not so at Sam's. In fact, the plastic frames were surrounded by a thin boxboard package featuring pictures from the film, etc. Then, as a cherry on top of an excessively large sundae, came the shrink wrap surrounding the entire disgustingly wasteful package.
The entire thing was easily a good 12" x 6" x 3/4" and contained in many cases, 3 layers of plastic (2 think and 1 thin) and 2 layers of boxboard. For a DVD. Which many know, can easily be packaged in a thin 5" x 5" cardboard sleeve with little likelihood of damage.
It's just another dent in the Walmart name for me. I can understand anti-theft ideologies, especially when it comes to this type of media. I worked in the largest mall-based toy store for 4 years. In this day and age it is so unusual to even see the removable plastic frames on items like these. Even If Sam's Club did lose a few to theft each month... I'm lead to believe the bottom line wouldn't notice.
A ridiculous disregard for the environment, for our peace of mind, even. Why must we be surrounded by so much unnecessary trash!?
Sunday, May 09, 2004
I just wanted to test one of Blogger's new features. Looks like now I can post via email which I have always wanted to do. Yippy for the new and improved Blogger!
Random things:
Movie times are available on amazon.com. huh. go figure.
Check out the Eternal Sunshine page. Play the memory match game and get rewarded with a funny video for Polyphonic Spree's "Light and Day". Speaking of which, click on the orange sweatshirt and you can pretty much listen to the whole awesome soundtrack.
Donnie Darko fan? Then rejoice! The director's cut is being released this summer. Also, check out donniedarko.com, but it's probably only worth it if you've seen the movie.
Tina Fey is a goddess.
I took my mom to see Mean Girls for Mother's Day. It was like Heathers meets Never Been Kissed meets Scary Movie. Brilliant. I think I would have pegged it for a Tina Fey originaly had I not already known, as it was like every line came straight from her own mouth, snappy-plum-blazer-weekend-update style.
Well worth watching even if you're not into high school chick flicks.
(disclaimer: i'm not satisfied with this, but i don't have brian-like hang-ups so you all can read it anyway. it's important enough i guess. also saying things like "you all" is definitely a product of living in florida for a couple years, being punched every time i say "you guys", and my overwhelming desire not to say ya'll. continue.)
I want Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, but I don't want eternal sunshine of the spotless mind.
I have a lot of thoughts, but most don't translate well into words. It made lots of things come to mind, but every thought I have sounds completely cliche as I start to type. "Ignorance is bliss", "Better to have loved and lost", nothing will do it justice.
It reminds me though, that despite my frequent annoyance for my current state of singlehood and the occasional twinge of pain when thinking of what was or what might have been, I am better off with all of you lurking in my head. I can't help but compare every guy I meet to those I have "loved and lost", even those who never really gave me the chance. I have memories for everyone that can never be topped. It might be easier if I erased them all... but it wouldn't be better.
"No, not this one. I want to keep this one!"
I want to keep the night you told me you loved me for the first time. You were so scared you couldn't even look at me. You buried your face in my neck and whispered, just like you continued to do for years whenever you told me something you were a little afraid to say.
I want to keep that summer that we flirted like shy, self-conscious middle-schoolers for months. Finally, when it was just too late you held me and told me how disappointed you were that I was leaving. I wished so much I could stay.
I want to keep the days you sat at the end of my bed reading to me. Sharing your favorite childhood stories and creating voices for every character in James and the Giant peach, a spectacular performance just for me.
I want to keep the first time you kissed me. I never knew a better way to end a lighthearted argument than to be grabbed so matter-of-factly and kissed in the middle of the crowded hallway. That shut me up. Ok, you're right.... whatever we were talking about.
There are many memories, vivid and bittersweet, that linger around. I think it doesn't matter anyway. "You can erase someone out of your mind. Getting them out of your heart is another matter."
"What do we do?"
"Enjoy it."
Saturday, May 08, 2004
The Daily Jill:
Jill sends us a Slate article worth reading: "The Misunderestimated Man: How Bush chose stupidity."
Interesting insight and even more interesting commentary from people who know W well. Especially enjoyable for those who are made weak in the knees by really big/uncommon words.
Friday, May 07, 2004
No, Mr. Rumsfeld, I don't really think you're entirely the problem here. Sure, you're a shmuck and you made it very clear that you don't want the press to get there hands on the rest of the photos and videos you have. (Some could see that as not being a cover up, I suppose???) Perhaps it would cause other countries to question what the hell we're doing over there. Perhaps it would put our troops in more danger. Perhaps you reap what you sow.
But that's not really the problem here, is it? The problem is that these embarrassing atrocities took place to begin with. Funny that I didn't really hear you address that much.
Questionable goings-on in a questionable war. What more could we expect?
Just wanted to wish the YES kids a happy FAP. Please drink responsibly! (you laugh, but I know some kids this could happen to...)
Get a load of the look on that little kid's face. Oscar-worthy performance if you ask me.
Wednesday, May 05, 2004
Do you now what it's like to always have a thin layer of polyvinyl alcohol under your fingernails? No, I don't suppose you do.
there was a time you let me know
whats real and going on below
but now you never show it to me do you?
-rufus wainwright, halleluja
Yeah!
I heard from Undoit.org today. In spreading the word about their petition to undo global warming, I have earned enough points to get a free t-shirt. Goody!
Thanks to those of you who put up with my email postcards about the petition, and thanks even more to those of you who signed it!
Monday, May 03, 2004
I think I just had the two most productive days off since I started the new job. Thank god! I have been so disorganized and so unmotivated in my spare time that i was becoming a complete wreck. If there is one thing I have learned, it's that i need a certain amount of organization and structure in my life to function on anything near an acceptable level.
Now I just need to round up a babysitter or two to help make sure I get my next assignment done withing the next couple days and I should be ok. Should be.
I may not lose my mind afterall...
Sunday, May 02, 2004
I was digging through my archives tonight and found this list of things I'd like to do:
see mount rushmore
go to alaska
backpack across europe
At least I'm making some headway. With any luck this fall might bring some more.
It doesn't matter though, "Eventually everything feels like Germany anyway."
So, my previous post got me thinking and I decided it was time for a "Flavor of the Week" update. Here goes:
Adam Levine, front man for Maroon 5. As cute as they come. What can I say? And I always said I could never meet the man of my dreams out in a bar or something because he's probably sitting at home playing video games with his friends. huh. As of Maroon 5's recent appearance on SNL, Adam has a new short haircut that's even cuter. Yummy. He's such a cute dancer and I dig their sound. Plus I like that the links page on Maroon5.com has links to MoveOn.org, Rock the Vote, Volunteer Match, The Onion, etc. Cool kids.
But, I have to be honest. My number one has to be Jimmy. I do so love the Jimmy. He's a talented kid.
My favorite recent Weekend Update quote: "This week Georgia's Board of Education approved a plan that allows teachers to use the word 'evolution' when teaching biology. Though as a compromise, dinosaurs and now called 'Jesus Horses.'" (he's so cute when he laughs at his own jokes!)
According to People Magazine (or something) he thinks he makes a better ex-boyfriend. Jimmy, you can be my ex-boyfriend anyday.
So, I am adding to my list of all time funniest SNL sketches tonight. My favorites are always the ones in which the cast cannot keep it together (so pretty much any sketch with Jimmy and Horatio). For example, Chris Farley's "van down by the river" guy, when Christina Applegate hosted. Then of course, Sean Hayes and Jimmy in the "Geoffrey's Boutique" sketch. So tonight, Rachel Dratch whips out this new character, "Downer Debbie". Rachel is normally dead on, even with all her insane characters. She doesn't laugh. But she's sitting next to Jimmy and across from Horatio. Here's a hint for you, Rach... when things go sour, DO NOT MAKE EYE CONTACT WITH JIMMY! Amy Poehler lost it too. The entire table was in hysterics. Lindsay Lohan, bless her 17 year old heart, went on with the show while the seasoned cast giggled and covered their faces. Lindsay was awesome, she totally laughed but just kept going. It was quality.
Alright. I have gone as long as I could without acknowledging this site. I don't want to encourage anyone to listen to Bud's republican drivel, but he has linked me and I get an unusual amount of quality hits from that link... so it seems only fair. I guess that makes me a link whore... but what can you do? But really I'm just loving the new description he added to my link. "Galactic Hero - Screwing up the galaxy through liberalism".
"One thing about a pretty girl... Somewhere somebody's tired of her."
Saturday, May 01, 2004
1: Number of instances I had heard or seen the word "roughhewn" before today. (Oh, how I miss robot Andrew Jackson... and what a Futurama sounding concept.)
1: Number of husky boys I saw wearing a t-shirt that said "ruffhewn" across the front today.
1: Number of Rock Against Bush vol 1 cds I just got in the mail. It does rock. And it does rock against Bush. I know historically the 18-24ish crowd doesn't show up on election day... I think that might change. And this year they're pissed.
2: Number of Rock Against Bush vol 1 cds I just ordered for friends. Because my friends rock. And they rock against Bush.
2: Number of discs in Rock Against Bush vol 1. Because you can never rock too hard or too lont against Bush.
3: Number of times I had to remind myself today that no matter how adorable a 19 year old boy is... he's still a 19 year old boy. I mean, I do have a history of dating younger guys... but I haven't dated a 19 year old in like 6 years so I'm pretty sure I got that out of my system.
4: Number of times I was seriously tempted to flip a co-worker the bird. (The first stages of Job Joy! Great!)
5: Number of sweet stickers that came with Rock Against Bush vol 1. "American Errorist" featuring GWB, "Not my President" featuring, guess who!, "Knowledge is power. Arm yourself" from punkvoter.com, among others.
6: Number of times I link to Rock Against Bush vol 1 in this post.
7: Number of times this week I was homesick for Florida because I saw a t-shirt that said "ruffhewn", or got ketchup from a dispenser at Wendy's, or missed FAP, or heard about a thunderstorm, or circled my favorite destinations on a map for friends visiting Mickey Mouse, etc.
26: Number of tracks in Rock Against Bush vol 1.
346: Number of calories I have consumed today. That is about to rise dramatically once I have a drink in hand... ah.
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