Sunday, November 28, 2004
So, last night someone informed me very matter-of-factly that I couldn't be a superhero because I don't have any powers. hrmpf!
Turns out I was totally ok with it though because, without hesitation, a couple people whose opinion matters quite a lot proceeded to laugh in her face. Loudly. Thanks guys!
Saturday, November 27, 2004
Ok, so... brief recap:
It snowed! All you temporary southerners missed out on a spectacular first snow of the season. We may not have a white Christmas, but we had one hell of a white Thanksgiving!
The blizzard-like conditions didn't stop us from enjoying a nice evening at the bar Wednesday. Brian and Bryan danced with eachother and you'll never guess who I ran into! Mr. Joe Glass himself. No, really! It was completely unexpected, but wonderful to see him all at the same time. Later Andy and I saw a tree that had fallen on THREE cars! All in all, fun fun night! Pictures forthcoming.
Thanksgiving was delightful. No "pieson" this year as my pie making skills are top notch and finely honed. Pictures forthcoming.
For those unaware, I HAVE ACTUALLY GRADUATED FROM COLLEGE! Some people HAVE a BS, however, I declare myself, A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE! As a graduation gift, my daddy got me a spectacular new digital camera which is tiny and wonderful. Aha! Therefore, pictures forthcoming!
Unlike the last 2 years I didn't promote Buy Nothing Day on galactichero.net as it seemed somewhat hypocritical given my current employment. In other news, my store made plan for the day... and I bought nothing. I do what I can. I did however spend a tiny bit of money as I saw Finding Neverland that evening. SO WONDERFUL! I have no words. I cried with glee and joy and sadness and awe and wonderment. *love* It was very "Big Fish", I thought. Which to me = really swell! Afterward we stopped by Old Chicago where the bwil and I proceeded to bang out a couple notches on our shiney new World Beer Tour cards. Yummy! I revisted my Oktoberfest days with a Lowenbrau, and visted Poland in Brian's honor with a Zywiec. Pictures forthcoming.
Long day of worktasticness on Saturday. The only segment we made plan was mine. That means nothing to you because it's my new retail shop talk. Just go with it. It means I'm swell. Later, after much begging and pleading from some boys I once hung out with daily, I went up to Bdubs. Such fun! In so many ways. I made a prediction which Jess can attest to. We'll see how that goes. I saw the now married Mr. Lacy, who always delights in rehashing our sorority date party hijinx. Jess gave me a fantastic graduation hat which she crocheted fabulously. A certain guy (I was going to say "boy" but that displeases him) I know grew some balls and copped an attitude with me. That was cute. And, once again... pictures forthcoming.
Sunday plans include work, then dashing to Madison Avenue just as fast as I can for a fried turkey dinner with the gang. Maybe I can procure some dvds and a video I once left over there... back before I stopped being invited. Either way, it should prove to be a delightful time, and I'm sure we can all look forward to some pictures... forthcoming.
Engage.
Wednesday, November 24, 2004
It's Wednesday, November 24th. Do you know what's on your social calendar?
Tuesday, November 23, 2004
As it is almost Thanksgiving...
I am thankful that the world saw how skanky the hairy mammals of the Big Ten are, and that The Hawkeyes have a big shiny trophy.
I am thankful that People magazine has recognized 4 of my top 5 celebrity hotties as the sexiest men alive.
I am thankful for a friendship that is exactly the way it has always been.
I am thankful for a friendship that is exactly the way it is right now even if it was once different.
I am thankful that through a painful ordeal I gained strength, confidence, and some wicked awesome friends that I wouldn't trade for anything... not even Cameron Diaz.
I am thankful that after 10 long years I have a shiny diploma with my name on it, along with the ever so appropriate letters, BS.
I am thankful for the dollar raise I just got for being awesome.
And I'm thankful for a bunch of other stuff, but I think this about covers all the stuff I wanted to tell you about.
Thanks for reading!
Monday, November 22, 2004
"We would miss you very much. We just GOT you, for goodness' sake! Do you have any idea how rare it is for us to find someone who REALLY fits?"
Sometimes it isn't me. Sometimes the world just doesn't align quite right to fit in MY little boxes. There just isn't a clear black and white and my gut instincts vary from second to second. During times like these a little third-party insight can work wonders, and thanks to a handful of friends who have put up with my moaning in the last 24 hurs, I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Maybe neither of these choices REALLY fits, but I'm sure I'll find the best fit... for now.
And in the "you learn something new everyday" category:
Today I learned where Romania is. Are you kidding me? That's not right AT ALL! I mean, ethnically, I guess it makes sense... but that is SO not where Romania is in my head... just like the Grand Canyon and Mt. Everest. Seriously, it's like I've never seen a map.
Also, I learned that the whole Chernobyl debacle took place in Ukraine. Why do I want to call it THE Ukraine? I don't know. Just saying Ukraine bothers me, much like just saying "prom" bothers people who think it should be "the prom".
And that reminds me to remind you to look for Promtastic attire for the Big Prom-themed Birthday Festival Extravaganza. It's less than 11 weeks away, you know!
Sunday, November 21, 2004
I was Chinese good.
Too me!
Saturday, November 20, 2004
So, Season 3 of Smallville came out on DVD this week. Isn't the season like half over? That has to affect the price the WB pulls down for advertsing during the show.
Friday, November 19, 2004
Gosh, it's been like two weeks since I had a good cry over the election.
I was just catching up on my Mark Morford when I read his touching take on a couple of websites that are both heartwarming and heartwrenching. sorryeverybody.com & apologiesaccepted.com *sob*
It's beautiful to see that we don't suffer this tragic denouement alone, but it does rip more widely a wound I had set aside temporarily, until I am strong enough to face it. without crying.
-to lighten the mood, a funny one from apologiesaccepted.com, click for full image
Thursday, November 18, 2004
Hey!
I have found the perfect television show. It is called Hey! Spring of Trivia and it can be found on Spike Thursdays at 9 & 9:30 (here in the only timezone that counts). You must all watch it.
In the tradition of MXC we can now all learn, and WITNESS, some serious trivia made doubly entertaining by the mere presence of Japanese people and their funny-voiced translators. Excellent for the scientist deep within... (Anyone who ever attempted to shoot an Alka Seltzer powered rocket out a second story window, and especially anyone who ever anxiously watched such an event, will love this show. LOVE it.)
Keep your eye on the Hey! blog, and check out some past trivia clips here. TOO MUCH entertainment!
Also, no matter how far an ant falls, it won't die. It's true! An ant reaches terminal velocity at 4 inches. Hey!
Daily Christina:
Dear All,
I was comforted by a poem of reconciliation that was sent to me by a friend in D.C. It is painful but proper to approach our former adversaries in a way that can diminish our national divisiveness.
Ergo:
The election is over, the results are now known.
The will of the people has clearly been shown.
We should show by our thoughts, our words, and our deeds
That Unity is just what our country now needs.
Let's all get together. Let bitterness pass.
I'll hug your elephant. You kiss my ass.
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
I swam a mile yesterday and I'm paying for it right now. Still, not bad for having been out of the water for abut 5 months.
Monday, November 15, 2004
The Daily Jill:
I realize what life is all about
It's hangin' on when your heart has had enough
It's giving more when you feel like giving up
I've seen the light
-m. mcbride
and on what may seem like an unrelated note, eminem is an effing genius. I just wanted to share. I'm sure some of you a skeptical, so I'll just explain this most recent declaration of genius. HE SAMPLED MARTIKA. I mean, come on. Bloody Brilliant.
Beat that, Girl Stand Still...
For those of you who have dubbed me your "Funstigator", you can find a brief outline of your tentative social life for the 6 months or so here. You're welcome.
I'm sorry, guys, but I've just got nothing lately.
So, for lack of anything truly relevent to share with you, here are some quizzes.
I'm the epitome of everything that is english. How British are you
Harry Potter Personality Quiz based on Kiersey. Accurate as always!
I am truly passionate. Here's an excerpt of the lengthy analysis: "You need constant attention and support. You're high-maintnence, but a great, reliable friend. Nature needs you and you need nature; it's helped thus far, so keep in touch with the outside world." Find your soul type.
Sunday, November 14, 2004
I made a quick trip up to good ol' Mystic last night for some wild and crazy good times. I got to see my girls, and hang out with some long lost alumni pals, like the infamous Ricky, and also met a heap of real cool cats, like Justin and Lucas. I lead a couple of people who hadn't been out to Pine Point in the total darkness. That was a trip! But it's fun to share the story and specialness of the place with cool folks. Then I spent quite a while sitting in frost on the A-field while checking out the amazing sky. It was such a cold, clear night and we argued about where exactly Gemini is located. Of course, I was right and maybe now Justin will actually pass his astronomy class. I got absolutely no sleep, so I apologize if this is lame or incomprehensible, but right now all I care about is getting out of these smokey clothes and climbing in bed. However, I will leave you with a nice list.
5 Signs that you have had enough and it's time to stop drinking:
- Someone hands you a CAN of Miller LITE and you drink it happily.
- You become lost in the woods all by yourself and use your cell phone to call your friend (who is abut 100 feet away) to come find you.
- You find yourself having to do a lap around the outside of the house in your underwear in sub-zero weather because you lost a (few) game(s) of darts.
- Every chair, couch, bed, open piece of floor within a mile has someone sleeping on it and you are one of 3 people still awake and drinking.
- The sun comes up.
Tuesday, November 09, 2004
What Japanese smiley are you?
I am "wow", or \(^0^)/
I recommend the quiz, if only for the funny funny questions that remind me of Epcot. If you can even understand half the questions... you are my friend. God bless the Japanese. And Pocky. God bless Pocky.
Monday, November 08, 2004
Why did it take me YEARS to realize that Patrick Warburton is the voice of Joe Swanson on "Family Guy"? He's only like one my very favorite voices. Now that I've noticed, it's so unbearaly obvious. It has become distracting, like trying to listen to Bob Parr's boss in The Incredibles without actually seeing a plastic green dinosaur on the screen.
God bless voice talent.
(did you follow the link above? did you see the most recent project listed? huh.)
Saturday, November 06, 2004
Ok, I take back what I said about skipping out and moving to Canada. I'll allow it... if you do it in the name of love! And the nice folks at Marry an American will happily help you out. In fact, they pledge that "No good American will be left behind", eh.
In fact there are well over 2000 people from not only Canada, but around the globe that have pledged to marry an American. Provided, of course, that they are a "discouraged Democrat, reformed Republican, or apolitical with limited world-domination tendencies."
Friday, November 05, 2004
So, here's your first peak at my "Month of Softies" project. Regrettable that it's an elephant, but alas, Claire is an Aussie who didn't know better and has already appologized for the questionable subject pick.
You can see larger versions of the "finished product" here and here.
I am quite happy with the head, but I don't love the body as much as I thought I would. I think his fattness distracts from his precious face. I whipped him up a quick and ugly scarf so he'd be accesorized, but I am excited to spend the rest of the month doing him up a little better! Also I just can't wait to see the rest of his brothers and sisters!
Neither poorly aligned nor burned through film, nor 5 minutes of the wrong sound all together could keep me from the sheer burst of joyous love brought forth by Pixar this morning. (Though those thing will provoke me to write a Ben-style letter to the General Manager of the craptastic theater.)
After well over 2 years of waiting, I can finally say The Incredibles... is incredible. Pixar has outdone itself, as the amination is at times nothing short of miraculous. Any Disney-fied story about a family is going to be... well, for families, but that didn't stop the almost completely inappropriate jokes. ("Everytime they run, we do a shot!" Seriously, they have officially put a drinking game in a Disney flick.) It was just so cute... and so nice to look at. I LOVED it.
And in other movie related news: I got to see my first Episode III preview, as well as my first glimpse at Disney/Pixar's Cars which is due out next fall AND the preview for Disney's Chicken Little, which is their first real attempt at Pixar-style computer animation. It didn't look bad, in fact it looked a little "Jimmy Neutron", which means it's fine by me.
UPDATED: More related commentary...
Any time you think you can press a certain button and get a laugh, you're probably not pushing yourself. It's like when you go to a comedy club, and the less experienced comics get up and start pulling out the lewd jokes. It's like, "Yeah, you can get a laugh, but you're not gonna make history with that."
While promoting The Incredibles Brad Bird did an interview for the onion AV club and one of their questions involved "lowest common denomonator" humor, which as you all know I do not appreciate. The gaudy animation isn't the only reason Shrek should never have won an Oscar... Anyway, I appreciated his answer. Click the link above to read more.
The Daily Jill:
Jill sent me this Boondocks comic that I thought you all (I tried real hard not to say ya'll) would like.
And... in the best news this week, after YEARS of anticipation I am finally off to meet The Incredibles! I'm so thrilled. If you know me at all, you know that a new Pixar movie is like Christmas to me! Hooray!
Thursday, November 04, 2004
Tonight Jess and I, along with our new friend Ariel went to our support group meeting... er, MoveOn debriefing/brainstorming meeting.
It was wonderful! As Eli had said in his email to MoveOn-ers, these people had suffered a defeat, but they were not defeated. They were so motivated. The amount of energy and passion in the room was palpable. Over and over they asked, "What now? What can we do? Put us to work!". Contact lists were made, ideas were thrown around and everyone knew this was an experience that couldn't end here. There is too much at stake and we have too much to offer.
If I know one thing after this meeting it's this: W may think he'll have an easy time turning this country upside down over the next four years, but he has another thing coming. He hasn't silenced us... he's only pissed us off. The battle has just begun.
The Daily Jill:
"The day after the election the talk is about everything except the obvious: It hurts!"
Jill sent me this article which just sums up so well how I feel right now. I just have to remind myself that over 50 million people feel this way too. I am not alone.
My new pet peeve of choice is the "move to Canada" crowd. 4 years ago I was on that bandwagon, but I have realized that America needs us more now than ever.
If all of the intelligent, forward-thinking, liberals move to Canada it will only be a matter of time before what is left of the USA destroys the whole planet.
We can't leave now. We have work to do. We must continue to fight for what we believe in and we must do if vociferously.
Wednesday, November 03, 2004
(At some point I have to say something so here is where I begin.)
The Daily Quaker:
"Will he understand that he has not been handed the keys to the funhouse, that his election is not a treasure chest meant to repay his friends? Will he understand that he was not chosen god, bishop, rabbi or high priest? Will he understand that he did not get a mandate from this populace? When nearly half the country doesn't want you in office, you have a lot of work to do."
A sorority sister of mine brought my attention to this article. Mitch Albom asks over and over the important question, "Will we be led?"
My answer is, quite frankly, "No."
I will not be led. I will lead.
Tuesday, November 02, 2004
I was totally a disenfranchised voter this morning... but that's been taken care of.
Once I got my polling place and precinct all sorted out I got to get down to business. See, what I haven't told you, is that I am a mystery voter! I got to evaluate the voting process at my precinct and then send in my findings. I felt important.
Now I am heading to the MoveOn office to do some more good, because even though my vote has been cast, i'm still FREAKING OUT!
Monday, November 01, 2004
I think I just got my favorite election related phone call. As a proud member of that thorn in the Republican Party's side, MoveOn.org, I got a call from MoveOn PAC's Executive Director, Eli Pariser apologizing for the automated message and asking to verify that he could count on my help to get out the vote tomorrow. Of course you can, Eli!
So tomorrow I'll be voting, working, volunteering, then partying at Buffalo Wild Wings while watching the voted roll in. See ya there!
When did I become so emotional?
I'm watching the local news and EVERY commercial is polital. My chest tightens. My breath becomes irregular. The national news comes on, it's all election news, of course. More polital ads, and suddenly... what's that? a tear? Are you serious? Let's take a look at the polls, shall we? Nothing new... overall too close to call. And what really does me in? Voters 18-30 support Kerry 59% - 31%. And I'm crying.
I'm nervous, and anxious, and a little scared... but mostly I'm optimistic. It's not the fear and lies and potentially horrible consequences that bring tears to my eyes. It's the hope and camaraderie and the massive amounts of young people who care, and care a lot. It's the fact that there IS hope.
And something about a potential President Bush - Vice President Edwards combo makes me laugh until I cry anyway.
Yeah for softies!
Because I am not feeling the NaNoWriMo love this year (good luck, Myles!), I opted instead to participate in Claire's "A Month of Softies". This way, rather than exposing what an inadequate writer I am, I'll demonstrate my utter lack of sewing sills! What fun!
So look for some pictures of my "accesorized elephant" in progress.
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