Thursday, July 28, 2005
Woah. Nothing should ever be so cute. It just isn't fair. I neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed one. But, word on the street is... I might be getting one. Attempt number 2 at the ground breaking bongo AI is apparently in the works. woohoo!
Thanks to Brian for the pic, and Bongo Boy for the top secret info! (Brian needs a more consistant nickname. If I keep referring to him as Safari Brian, I'll lose half of you... though I think it's safe to assume you wouldn't mistake the Bwil for "Safari Brian". "Brian from Iowa" is just too long, and he frowns upon the term "Briowa" which you all love so dearly. Sometimes I just resort to "Iowa", but I don't think he'd appreciate that either. If I just call him Brian, can you handle that? Brian = Iowa Brian, Bwil = Wilson. Are we clear? Ok, good.)
This has been an unnecessarily long post about absolutely nothing. Thank you and goodnight.
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
"I'd tell you how hot you look but that would take away from how you looked before."Hooray for haircuts! and saucy new colors. and beating geniuses at trivia.
Booray for 2 hours of sleep and hour drives and having to work.
My brain is fried, but I felt compelled to actually post, so I went with it. Maybe I'll pop up some pics later.
this update has been brought to you by the number 7.
Monday, July 25, 2005
Ok, so if I were to type the name "j.pimp", who would you think I was refering to? That's what I thought. But you're wrong. I lead a totally twisted life. One that leads me to believe maybe fate is real... or at the very least, all of my past experiences and encounters really were leading up to something. It's just all far too uncanny.In an only somewhat related note, I got to show off my superhero-like strength while I (and an army of knee-high rugrats) helped Mensa Boy move. Again I was drilled by the two older nieces. And apparently, I "eat it up". I admit, I like it when people agree with me. Now if only I could get everyone to see things my way...
I think someone was trying to teach me a basic econ lesson this weekend. One I didn't really appreciate having to learn. I'm sure he has his reasons so, as I have become accustomed to doing, I guess I have no choice but to suck it up and go with the flow. hrm.
Plans are finally officially in the works for my great return to sunny Florida. Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, here I come! I'm excited to see the gang. I hope we can fit everyone in while we're down there. We're going to have to plan a mass FAP and drinking around the world event.
I'll now have the distinct pleasure of overseeing the visual standards and whatnot in my store. This is nice because now I have an excuse to be obsessive about how everything looks. I'm compulsively straightening, and resetting the merchandise. It'll look swank under my command.
Hair appointment tomorrow. FINALLY. Look out for hotness. Despite the many ideas and inspirations I've gone through in the last 6 months, we can all rest assured that what I've opted to go with won't be fulfilling ANYONE'S fantasies. That's the best part about being me. I'm always too much or not enough. I can't even relate to guy fantasies. How reality EVER satisfies them, I'll never understand. hahaha Fotunately for me, I've about given up anyway.
Oh, and a year ago something pretty significant happened. Well, funny timing (of course). Looking back at my blog, I *thought* something significant happened this week last year. What has since proved vastly moreso, barely registered on my radar. Hooray for serendipity!
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
I have to hear this song about 4 times a day at work. Today it made me laugh.should have smiled in that picture
if it's the last that I'll see of you
it's the least that you could not do
-John Mayer, Back to You
Something else that made me laugh was a long overdue call to my favorite Iowan. It's odd how I can't honestly remember what was so funny, but I have a distinct recollection of exhibiting my very robust laugh for the world to hear on multiple occasions. Funny kid, that one.
I also got a call from JT this afternoon as I was getting ready for work. Turns out I've been kind of MIA and have a few friends who miss me. I guess I should do something about that.
I finished The Pleasure of my Company today on my lunch break. It was just brilliant. I quite liked it and highly recommend it to all the neurotic boys I know. I want to be the center of someone's magic square. Is that really too much to ask?
I made an unimpressive effort at getting back into a more healthy mindset. This resulted in some minor weight lifting and like a whopping 50 crunches. Now if I could just stop eating fast food 5+ times a week, maybe I'd be on to something.
I think that's about it. I could use a day off. I know I just had a bunch... but I didn't exactly have time to do laundry or clean or anything. Ack. Is it Sunday yet?
I'm bad...
So, some of you have been on the unfortunate end of my occasional inability to let things go. My general philosphy is that as long as i'm entertained, my work is done. And boy was I entertained this weekend. It was nice to have a whole family tree of folks that were happy to share in the hard, hard work that is giving Mensa Boy a hard time. As has been alluded to in previous posts, the exact status of our 'relationship' is a frequent point of contention so, unsurprisingly, a particular favorite moment came in the form of his 6 year old niece asking me, "Are you and Uncle Jonny boyfriend and girlfriend?" Priceless. I mean, if a 6 year old can see it...
Let's see, aside from hanging out with and getting grilled by a bunch of strangers... I fell asleep a lot trying to watch Lost. I was coerced into drinking bloody marys before noon. I got splashed by some twins in a hot tub. I met mom. I ate really good food. I chased a rocket with a 3 year old. Over. and over. and over. and over. I rooted for a ping pong champ. I learned a lot about 'nuts' and other funny terminology. I learned I do NOT have very agile fingers. I let a boy win at minature golf because he has a fragile ego and likes to whine. (that's my story and I'm stickin' to it!) I subsequently had to buy lunch.
So, while I hear this year's reunion was much less rowdy and somewhat atypical when compared to previous years, I had a great time. While the fam liked to joke about new people being subjected to their torture, the truth is they were all very sweet and welcoming and I was thankful to get to be a part of it all. We'll just see if I can live up to the challenge and make it back next year.
That's probably a lamer recap than was expected, but I'm tired. it's already been a long week. Let's see... what else?
I saw Charlie. It was delightful. VERY Tim Burton, so how could I NOT enjoy it? Again, maybe more later. tired.
A couple times in the last few days I have been subjected to what basically amounts to physical and emotional torture. But in a good way. I guess. Grrr.... Here's hoping it will all pay off. hahaha
This evening we finally saw Howie Day, which was originally supposed to be our second date. Things didn't really work out as planned back then, but everything went just swimmingly tonight. Though when I FINALLY got back to Lansing at like 3am, I had to wake up Mom to help me pluck a friggin' TICK off my shoulder. Darn you, Meadowbrook! But the show was good. Got to see Michael Tolcher again, and would have liked to see more Howie, but they were actually opening for Gavin DeGraw, who we didn't even stay to see. Been there, walked out of that. I mean, he WAS good, but not the reason we were there.
Ok, this is getting way too long, so in honor of Howie (and my tick who I am naming Howie) and also in the name of not letting things so when teasing other parties involved amuses me... Here are some lyrics that caught my attention this evening.
So tell me something that I don't know
You lock me up and then I grow cold
Tell me now if I'm wasting my time
Tell me something that I don't know
You lift me up and now I'm solo
Tell me now if I'm wasting my time
-Howie Day, Tell Me Somthing
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
How long before I get in?Before it starts, before I begin?
How long before you decide?
Before I know what it feels like?
Where To, where do I go?
If you never try, then you'll never know.
-Coldplay, Speed of Sound
Oh, I make myself chuckle with my less than discreet lyrical pokes.
So, over the weekend I had a heck of a cold, but it didn't last long and was even up for a little roadtrip monday night. I did not get a chance to visit 7-11 on 7/11, however I DID get to visit dairy queen and I also did get to speak to Miss Sara on her birthday. I'll never forget 7/11/2000... what I remember of it, at least.
For those who care, work is going well. You should all come visit me sometime... if you can handle the perky overload. But really, the store's been doing well, and I've been doing well. Still getting used to things, but goodness all around. Of course, my first "big" paycheck ended up being at my old payrate... so the next one... WOW. I can't even phathom it's bigness...
Soon I'll be able to legitimately look into a home of my own. I've had my eye on "downtown" since I moved back from Orlando. The gang has been trying to talk me into a place out by them, near my new mall. Though lately I've been wondering if a tiny move "out east" wouldn't be a good investment. Would the drive to work from Howell kill me? Maybe Fowlerville? Work IS right off the highway...
I spent the last two days soaking up the sunshine at the zoo. I have barely been outside all summer and I'm a ghostly shade of white to show for it. A far cry from my Floridian days. Today I was parked right in front of my dear Bongos. Barnabus snorted at me.
I have a couple days more of work in me before I head to Petoskey of all places. I can't say I've ever been to Petoskey and I CAN say I haven't been that far north in a long, long time. It should be a lot of fun. I'm greatly looking forward to the adventure. And once I get back, I just have to manage one more day of work before I get to take another day to FINALLY see Howie Day. Exciting week ahead of me! Let's just hope this hero's sidekick can keep up with her.
(Yes, you may take that last paragraph as a built in excuse for my next posting lapse. But, maybe, just maybe... if you're real good while I'm gone, I'll have some pictures for you when I return.)
Sunday, July 10, 2005
Today's horoscope:You're the kind of person who just can't settle for anything less than the whole shebang. That's the way you are on a daily basis, but the way you're feeling now ... well, let's just say that you won't even be able to convincingly fake being satisfied if you're not. And that will be true for just about any department of life. When it comes down to the issue of love, you really won't be up for pretending.
I wish I could pretend I don't like you so much because I'm afraid that you're the one who only wants what he can't have.
(Yes... I just got done reading postsecret. I could hear it in my own words. haha!)
Wednesday, July 06, 2005
Jess thinks I need an "ambiguity extinguisher". For my cooking, no less... don't ask. I just had to share.
If you're gonna be there, be there
If you're gonna stay, stay tonight
Start livin, Out with the old, I'm all lit up
Must be the good life
-Howie Day, Be There
Oh, what a familiar spot. Complete limbo. Completely bad timing. Completely weird circumstances. If it's not one thing, it's another, right?
Eh. This is worth waiting for. I don't know why I stress about these things. If this is limbo, limbo is a damn fine place to be.
There. Now you have a truly ambiguous post. Maybe I'll update again in a week.
Come on now
What are you waiting for?
Let's see... holiday weekend recap.
Saturday evening I got to see the gang for a little poolside grillin'. When it comes to JT, I am in constant flux between just-one-of-the-guys and so-not-one-of-the-guys. I did get to see him turn in to protective-guy-friend though when I cut out early, and that was cute. Boys beware... you don't want to get on JT's bad side.
Sunday night I got to play hostess to the stupidest smart kid I know. Taking his life in his own hands, that one. *sigh* But with his feet planted firmly on solid ground he was pretty effing entertaining. Even if he was a walking fashion faux pas. At some point in the middle of the night he sobered up and some rather productive, though... frustrating conversation was had.
The 4th saw me on what just has to be the first of many trips to Clawson, MI. (Detroit Zoo, here I come!) Opportunities to work my charm on those around me were minimal, but a girl's got to work with what she's given. And I'm a natural.
And the fireworks... and the fireworks.
Tuesday had me showing up to work about 30 minutes late, despite everyone's best intentions. No-big though. Sam and I make a good team. We've got eachother's backs.
Are we all caught up? Was I adequately ambiguous? (not enough, I'm sure... I can hear the whining now... *sigh*)
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