Friday, November 25, 2005
While I hope to take advantage of the many wonderful social invitations which have been extended in my direction this weekend, I do hope that everyone will forgive me if I just pass out every day after work. Or will pardon my crankiness if I do manage to drag myself out of the house and can't muster the energy to not be a whiney baby.While it's hard not to feel just a little sheepish selling my little ass off while celebrating Buy Nothing Day for the third year running, I gotsta pay the bills. I made a last minute purchase for work at 11:57:51pm and will not buy anything for the remainder of this lovely Friday. You do the same. However, if you MUST go out a-shopping:
Don't go to Walmart. I don't want any of you to get trambled and die. And I don't want you to go to Walmart.
Otherwise, I am very much looking forward to this weeked of mayhem. And seeing that it starts very very soon, I should head to bed.
Hope you had a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
I have always been about the most forgiving person one could ever ask to find. I can't hold a grudge to save my life, and because of that I often get treated like the doormat I let myself be. Some things really should just be unforgivable though. Some things shouldn't even require three strikes before you're out.
The reason I forgive so easily is because I believe people are more than even they think they are. I see such potential in them, such greatness. I give them so much credit, often more than they might deserve, because potential is meaningless if they never learn to see it in themselves.
I refuse to have no expectations for you. I refuse to expect anything less than I know you are capable of... and we are all capable of so much. You have it within yourself to be the person I hope you can be. The person YOU hope you can be.
I would rather disappoint you all EVERY DAY than know you don't expect much of me. I would rather never live up to your expectations, but know that you believe in me, that you have faith in me, that you support me.
I believe in you. I have faith in you. And I support you. All of you. And if you can't handle my expectations, then go wallow in self-pity somewhere and get it out of your system. I'll still be here, believing in you, when you are ready to exceed both of our wildest expectations.
Saturday, November 19, 2005
So, as the weather turns I start to wonder if I can handle 4 months of bitter winter chill. I'm not yet convinced. But then I remember that college bball season is just starting, and we're preseasn favorites. And that makes me happy. And it makes feel warm and fuzzy inside to know the Final Four is in Indy this year. They put on a damn good Final Four. And we're lucky there!
So looking ahead I see Detroit in 2009 and that makes me happy. I'll be there. No matter who's playing.
And 2009 makes me think of 2010, which makes me happy because I'll be in Vancouver! Hooray winter Olympics! And that made me so excited. I couldn't imagine being more excited, until... I thought, '2010. minus 4. equals... 2 0 0... 6! holy cow! Turin! this winter! YEEEEESSSSSS!'
So, for those of you who may be concerned about how you'll ever make it through February... Opening date: Feb 10. Plant yourself in front of your TV for some olympic curling. And imagine me training for the 2010 USA Curling team.
Friday, November 18, 2005
I don't really have any use for a guy who wants to put me in my place, knock me off my high horse, or take me down a notch. I want a guy who will put me on a pedestal. I don't really have any use for a guy who wants to hang out with me because it's something to do. I want a guy who can't think of anything he'd rather do.
I don't really have any use for a guy who won't do what he thinks I want him to do out of spite and stubborness. I want a guy who will do what he thinks I want him to do because he genuinly likes to make me happy and cares about what's important to me.
I don't really have any use for a guy who thinks any of this is too much to ask for. I want a guy who agrees it's the least I deserve.
Thursday, November 17, 2005
I think we can all agree it's a miracle I didn't get Lucy. Because I'm a bitch.
Sunday, November 13, 2005
"I'm like fucking Robin Hood, man!"Wow. Anyway, I hope the "sissies" had happy birthdays.
Saturday, November 12, 2005
After a 6 month hiatus, I now have PSP X up and running and we can all expect more photo goodness. For starters, let me introduce the newlyweds, Eric and Jana Esden!
Ok, which one of you also has been using audioscrobbler on last.fm?
Here's evidence.
I find, more often than not, that tv ads are effective in that they leave a lasting impression on me in some way or another. I remember them. They entertain me, or confuse me, or disgust me, but they catch my attention. However, more often than not, I find that they are ineffective in that, while I remember the ad itself and perhaps even what type of product they are promoting, I have absolutely no idea which brand or company the ad was specifically bringing to my attention.
So, that was a lengthy introduction for the following...
I recently saw an ad (for what I cannot tell you) in which the voice-over talent told me, "We make possibilities possible". Hmmm. Really? I can't help but think that "being possible" is the main requirement for initiation into the secret society that is "possibilities". If we assume this is true, what exactly are this company's employees really doing? My guess is sitting on their asses in cubicals (or even officals) all day chatting with their friends online or surfing for porn. But that's just a guess.
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Takes a broken heartIn a vacant lot
To see the fruit that rots on the trees
Had to turn my head
Leave it all for dead
But it’s in my mind always
-David Gray, Lately
There's nothing bad about a new perspective. You show a little appreciation for dying roses in a gas station one time and life just keeps handing them to you. I never get to keep the roses, but I do get to appreciate their beauty for a moment, when perhaps no one else does.
Monday, November 07, 2005
And this is why I love my best friend:(via txt)
Me: I'm heartbroken and having a crappy day. Cheer me up. :(
Him: Are you at work? Lunch? On a ledge?
Me: Listening to a conference call at work. And on a mental ledge.
Him: Oh dear. If you'e going to jump, jump. Otherwise it's just a cry for help, and no one likes a crybaby.
He succeeded in putting a smile on my face. And reminding me that crybabies suck. And I'm better than that.
Friday, November 04, 2005
Kasey Chamber's voice and lyrics just break my heart sometimes.Was I ever really more than ordinary?
Did you ever see me like I saw you?
Was I ever really more than ordinary?
Did you ever need me like I need you now?
So my old manager stopped in to say hi and return a book she borrowed from one of my co-workers. A few of the girls went on and on about how funny it is, such a good read, etc. and told me to I should read it. *sigh*
He's Just Not That Into You: The No-Excuses Truth To Understanding Guys
For ages women have come together over coffee, cocktails, or late-night phone chats to analyze the puzzling behavior of men.
Maybe he doesn't ant to ruin the friendship.
Maybe he's intimidated by me.
He just got out of a relationship.
Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo are here to say that - despite good intentions - you're wasting your time. Men are not complicated, although they'd like you to think they are. And there are no mixed messages.
The truth may be "He's just not that into you".
After all, as Behrendt sensibly puts it, "if a (sane) guy really likes you, there ain’t nothing that’s going to get in his way."
Truly funny book recommendation, or not so subtle hint to admittedly the stupidest smart girl on the planet? hrm.
Thursday, November 03, 2005
What part of 'Refuge' does Congress not understand?Take 10 seconds to send this letter to your Your U.S. Representative & Your U.S. Senators. (If you live in my area I can already tell you which one will energetical ignore your pleas... boo.)
Do this today. Before it's too late. Please.
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
So, it's creeping up on that time of year. Giving trees, Salvation Army, Toys for tots, etc. I love that stuff. Each of our stores adopts a family from a local women's shelter. We fnd out what they need and even more fun, what they want, then everyone in the stores buys some goodies and the family's whole Christmas is taken care of. So fun! Our family this year has a 2 year old boy who is a big Buzz Lightyear fan. hmmmmm... I wonder who took all the tags for Buzz toys, TS books, etc. Wait, yeah. It was me. I'm pretty geeked to be able to justify Buzz Shopping again! (Though I could probably just shop out of my room and he'd be good to go.)
Anyway, I thought I'd share. Because that's just the kind of girl I am.
But can they sing?
oh. god. nooooooooooooooooo. no they can't.
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Who just paid off all her credit cards?I did!
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