Thursday, November 30, 2006
I'm not really doing ok.
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Thank goodness November is almost over, because I gotta tell ya... any given day I usually have nothing of interest to say. But EVERY given day? Please. I know you all tuned out like 23 days ago.So, let's see. I went out with Jess last night and met a couple of her fun lady friends and got to see Ryan for probably the first time in like... 6 months. That was good fun. I also ate entirely more nachos than I really needed to, but so what? Plus I had managed to do some pilates (ROF - according to Jess) earlier in the afternoon, so it all evened out.
I sometimes like my schedules at work, because it can be very flexible. But sometimes the lack of regularity drives me nuts. It's so hard to make plans. There are people I'd like to spend more time with, but that's just not working out right now.
What else is new? I had an emotional breakdown last night upon returning from the bar. That was fun. Except it gave me a migrane and made me more than a little nauseated. Never fun.
Best anagram for my name ever? Hate Penis. If only I were a lesbian. And it's still not as good as "Anal Hijinks, not ok"
I should be going to the gym but Jess can't go and I am truly incapable of making myself go. I suck. I miss daylight after 6pm. It's warm enough I would run outside. But my neighborhood is a little too icky for me to want to run by myself after dark. I need a running buddy. I can't be bothered to go to the gym, but I do feel like I could be bothered to walk downstairs then go run 3 miles. Maybe just because I have the built in excuse that it's too dark.
I recently got one of those annoying email chain things where you answer a bunch of inane questions about yourself and send it to everyone you know. But it was from a sorority sister I have been out of touch with so I figured, "what the heck". I sent it off to all the other Phi Mu dreamgirls I could find and we've had great fun catching up. I've heard from many sisters I haven't talked to in 5 or 6 years. *Squeal!*Bounce!*Clap!*Squeal!*
Last friday my store did so well that I earned myself a sweet little prize from our DM. I think she may be delivering it on Friday. I'm pretty geeked, because as cliche as it is, what girl doesn't want a Tiffany's bracelet around her pretty little wrist? Plus, I earned that baby. We bent black friday over and had our way with it. I appologize for that. I blame Jeni.
Part of me wants to just keep typing in much the same way that I love drawing out voice mail messages to a solid two minutes. I enjoy having your undivided attention, and while I'm sure most of you stopped reading a long time ago, I like to pretend you're all still with me, hanging on my every word.
And just for the excitement factor, I am neither going to proofread this nor spell check it. Ha!
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
I want to watch Heroes all day every day. I don't really think it's too much to ask.It's just such a great show. It's kind of like an infinitely better Smallville. Whatever happened to Smallville? It can't still be on? I lost track halfway through season 2 and could never quite get back in to it.
Anyway, the character and plot developments are just fun. I pretty much like everything about it. I don't want to have to wait until next week, and then I really don't want to have to wait until January for more.
It kind of seems like one of those shows with a finite timeline though. I'm not sure we can have more than one season of Heroes.
And that makes me sad.
Monday, November 27, 2006
For the love of all that is good in this world, someone please give me a day off!Oh wait! I gave myself the day off tomorrow.
I love me! I rule!!!
Sunday, November 26, 2006
I need to spend less time in front of this delightfully crisp and large screen and mroe time socializing with actual people. I have a vauge recollection that I enjoy that sort of thing.
Saturday, November 25, 2006
I just had to take a cold shower. And I wish it were in some sort of metaphorical way or even just because I had really gotten myself so aroused as to warrant it. But alas, no. Just a cold shower because magically my apartment seems to not have anything hotter than moderately-not-cold water. hrmpf.But it did make me enjoy my sweetest, softest robe all that much more. All I need now is a bowl of popcorn and a good movie.
AND HOT WATER! IS THAT TOO MUCH TOO ASK?!
Friday, November 24, 2006
*sigh* Yes, it's 4am.
Here goes nothin'.
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Ok, I'm feeling mildly prepared for Friday. I'm sure I'll still be in my store around 4am fussing with some finishing touches. But what can ya do? Until then, it's a good 24 hours of BBW-free fun and excitement. Yeah, Pieson!
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
*Deep Breath*So, in 4 minutes when I get out of bed, it all begins. I'm only posting now because there is a very real possibility I won't even get out of work until after midnight, and even then I could be lured to the bar.
The tomorrow, of course, a full day of friends, family, and pieson. Yes, pieson. and if you have to ask, you should probably just come to my dad's house about noon tomorrow.
And then... 5am, bright and aparkly, and perky, and crazy. I'm pretty excited about Friday, but I'll feel better when we leave tonight and everything is all ready to go.
The rest of the weekend will be downhill from there, but still chaotic as hell.
Here goes nothin'...
*exhale*
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Oooooo.... Dang it. There was something I was going to tell you... but alas, now that I actually find myself with an open blogger tab in front of me... nothing.
I can, however, tell you that Sam Adams Winter Lager is a gift from the gods. I know because the other day I bought all that my local Meijer had on the shelves.
What else? What was I going to write about? hrm. I'll think of it as soon as I leave for work undoubtedly.
Until then, I must get ready and leave myself time to make myself a perfectly frothy cappuccino.
Monday, November 20, 2006
It'll be just him and me... and don't forget the robot!So, there's that.
I don't really have anything to say. Just wanted to throw that out there before we all save the cheerleader. and save the world.
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Today I have an hour to train my staff how to form, maintain and entertain a line full of sometimes angry, but generally jolly holiday shoppers. I'm actually curious to see how long of a line the lowest volume store in the district will actually get on the day after Thanksgiving. (Which, of course, is Buy Nothing Day, and even I will do my best to buy nothing that day -for the third or fourth year running, I might add. That's quite a feat, actually working in retail. And for some of the biggest holiday destinations. That also, makes me a bit of a hypocrite, I suppose. But as a wise person once told me, "Every good superhero A) has some sort of inner struggle to deal with, and B) needs an alter-ego. What better way to disguise your true tree-hugging identity than your new job? Nobody will every suspect, and don't worry, your secret's safe with me.")
So, while I won't be shopping, I will be doing a lot of selling. And kicking much ass. Because that's what we do in my little world. That's not bragging. That's just the facts. Joy to the girls!
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Yeah, like you'd get at a... pretzelarium. You know. Where they give you pretzels.I saw the new Bond flick this evening. I never really expected to much like a Bond movie, but it was pretty good. It was nice to see Venice again, and it had a nice combination of things exploding, piercing blue eyes, pretty dresses, and high stakes poker. What's not to like?
That was just the pinacle of my movie marathon though. I just raced through Accepted (surprisingly heartwarming for a cookie cutter 'Animal House'), John Tucker Must Die (funny, but no Mean Girls. liars.), and The DaVinci Code (somewhat entertaining but too much french to actually get anything done while watching).
Additionally, (that is a complete jonism, by the way) I just got chastized for watching BSG instead of the end of the MSU game. When did b-ball season start? *shoves head out from under rock* Apparently Linsey-with-two-Ds-from-California was at a party with Paul Davis last night. I miss the days of "Omigod, guesswhichbballplayerwesawatthebartonight!? squeal!" It's been awhile. Well... not that long. When did I see Andre, and was it DT also? Was that at the big fuck off party? Squeal.
I'm hungry.
Also, I'm still owed a pretzel. The kind you'd get at a pretzelarium. Yeah. You heard me. Pretzelarium.
Friday, November 17, 2006
There is far too much fench speaking in The DaVinci Code for me to be able to multi-task while watching. How am I expected to sit still for three hours while I watch this? I can't even play tai pei on the computer while I watch. This sucks.
Oh, man, it has been too long.
Nothing feels better than a pilates ass kicking. I am going to be so frakking stiff tomorrow, but it feels so good right now. And I reminded myself how lazy and unmotivated I was being. Even after a long day on my feet I'm not too tired to roll around on the floor for half an hour. It's not like it's Jazzersize.
So, go me. Now if only I can remind myself how much I enjoy clean clothes...
Thursday, November 16, 2006
I just typed about 9 different versions of this post trying to decide which could possibly be misinterpreted worse... but honestly, what's the point?I'm pretty speechless right now, and we all know that doesn't happen often.
So, maybe I can get it out via anecdote...
Many years ago I had a boyfriend who broke my heart and left me really quite devestated. For a really long time. Years. We stayed really close, too close, for almost a year after we broke up and it killed me. I missed him so much, being with him. But eventually I realized that the person I missed and the person I grew to know after we broke up... they were two entirely different people. It wasn't that I didn't still know him well. I knew him like the back of my hand. But people change. I spent so much time pining away for him and trying to lure him back that it took me awhile to realize he had changed. I didn't even especially like the person he had become. That drove me into an even deeper depression. I finally realized that I wasn't just mourning the loss of a relationship, but of a friend. That person who I had come to cherish so much simply no longer existed. And it was too late to say goodbye.
As much as I loved my ex, this new person that was left behind was a stranger. And realizing that helped me move on. We still keep in touch, but as old aquaintences, not old friends. Not as people who knew eachother so intimately... better than anyone else.
I guess, before I am demonized unnecessarily, I just wanted to throw this thought, far from fighting words, out into the universe.
I'm sad because I'm coming to terms, finally, with the fact that a person about whom I once cared very much, and with whom I shared a bond that no one seemed to understand and experiences that will always stand out in my memory as truly singular moments, simply no longer exists... hasn't for a long time. And I never got to say goodbye.
And suddenly there is a stranger. A stranger I know better than almost anyone could, but still don't understand at all. And who seems to regard me as a stranger as well.
So, stranger... I'm sorry if I come off as a jerk sometimes. You remind me a hell of a lot of an old friend I miss hell of a lot. Maybe someday we can get to know eachother and find that we have a thing or two in common and that we do actually think highly of eachother, and maybe we can become friends. Again.
(did I say speechless?)
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Random:I'd like a robot with a penchant for sarcasm.
Someone hurt my feelings but I took a deep breath and let it go. I'm better off. Doubt they are though. But that's the way it is with people who will hurt your feelings.
Sometimes you just can't tell people how much they impress you. It's a waste of breath if they don't think they're worth the admiration.
Everytime I listen to a certain album it takes me back to a time when I was in love. And no one new it.
I had a total epiphony over my grande mocha mocha this morning. I totally get why I don't tend to be interested in guys who are interested in me. Why have I just now figured this out? And can someone please suddenly become interested in me so I can put my new life philosophy to work?
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
My brain is on fry. And it's not going to get any better until oh... February. I'm not sure I'll be able to see out NaBloPoMo, or whatever the hell it is.
And if I do, you won't want to read it anyway.
I like ponies.
Oh! I finally got my parasaurolophus t-shirt in the mail! Hooray!
And, (I'm not making this up) from now until about Christmas I get to wear a bright red apron at work that says, right across my chest, JOY TO THE GIRLS!. I swear. We actually have like 4 phrases to choose from, but... come on.
Monday, November 13, 2006
I just found out that one of my favorite YES facilitators is in Hong Kong! (How is that the only remotely decent pic I have of MJ!?)"I am here working for Disney- working to establish, train, and implement our educational physics programs for the cast of Hong Kong Disneyland."
I have never been so sickly, insanely, unbearably jealous in my life! What an amazing experience. What I wouldn't give to have that on my resume. My whole Disney experience, especially my stint teaching roller coaster physics to kids of all ages in the most magical classroom on earth, was a true highlight in my employment history. If only I could have handled the Floridian weather (and Floridian Pool Demons), maybe I could be in Hong Kong right now.
And he tells me I would love their Buzz Lightyear ride. I have GOT to get to Hong Kong.
Sunday, November 12, 2006
I was kind of disappointed by Cabin Fever. It was kind of just gross for gross sake. And not in a remotely good or clever way. I'm certainly not suggesting that any other gore-fest really has much in the way of a "story", but at least sometimes they are the littlest bit thought provoking. Not impressed.
But it did make me squeal with disgust. So I guess it did its job.
"Whoever does the voice of that piggy-truck, I'm telling ya, he's one great actor!"
I love Pixar because Cars just about made me cry, and then 5 minutes later made me cry with laughter. I remember watching the end credits in the theater. I made such a scene. Everyone gets a chuckle, but that stuff just kills me. It's like they wrote all those clips for me.
Also, I can't remember if I mentioned this, but I saw John Ratzenberger at a book signing when I was in Iowa a few weeks ago and it was so surreal. He doesn't sound like Cliff to me when he's talking. He sounds like every Pixar movie ever made.
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Ok, so... Suddenly it occurs to me that I don't think I have any horror movie loving friends. At least none that I know of that love them like I do. Maybe someone will surprise me.Anyway, as you may have seen, a week from now the "8 films to die for: afterhours horrorfest" will be taking place at NCG. I would reeeeeeeeeeeeaaally like to take in a few of these flicks if anyone is up for it. They're only showing next Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. If anyone wants to sit in the dark next to a really jumpy, scream-prone chick for an few hours, please let me know. I'm all for the occasional solo-movie, but I don't think I could handle these alone!
Friday, November 10, 2006
New addition to my amazon wishlist in case any of you need holiday gift ideas!Dream on, Silly Dreamer looks pretty much like a must have for someone with my particular passion for animation and my unconditional, family-like love for Disney, despite the questionable decisions they sometimes make regarding their animation department.
I just ate my weight in sushi. yummmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
Also, I just caught about one second worth of cow-tractors tipping over and the mere thought of it is giving me fits of laughter like only giggling babies can. The Tivo fast-forward noise does it for me too. There is no scientific explanation.
Thursday, November 09, 2006
All in the name of SCIENCE!Someone please explain to me why beer bottles fizz over when you hit the top of one with the bottom of another. There's just got to be a really swell scientific explanation for that.
On an unrelated note, I just heard the most obnoxious Converse ad on TV. Was it necessary for him to say "the game" like 5 times in 15 seconds? Yeah, two of you know what I'm talking about. And you just lost, bitches!
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
I've always been thankful to be an American, but lately I haven't always been proud of it.But today I am proud to know I am not alone in my belief that we can do better. I am proud that we have effectively tied the hands of the Beast and that even if we can't find a way to work together over the next two years, at least we can try to inflict no more damage.
What a terribly humbled W we just saw on TV.
Squirm, little rodeo clown. You deserved that thumpin'.
Brave new world? Let's hope so.
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Update (12:49pm):
The zoo millage proposal passed! Hooray!
The House AND the Senate!? Hooray!
And now... this just in: Rumsfeld just resigned!? Hooray!
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
"In wake of Democratic victory in House, President Bush to hold news conference Wednesday at 1pm ET." -MSNBCheh heh *thumbs up* heh heh
"I tried to vote proposals that wouldn't tie the hands of future legislators.
and in the future, they'll have advanced super-legislators...
of the future!"
Ah... favorite election inspired quote of the day. Even if it did come from a nut-job libertarian type.
I don't think I have ever NOT voted a straight ticket. Ok, not true. Once a friend was on the ballot for something crazy like County Comissioner because the "bad guys" (sorry, "razor"!) didn't have anyone else running. Anyway, I voted for her. The point is, that's not even the fun part. The fun part is the proposals. I like to be at least a little prepared, and think I was this time. That being said there was one that made me a little squeemish. But the vote's in now. And now that I've got my civic duty out of the way I feel a weird urge to sit in front of the tv and actually see if we might wake up to a better tomorrow.
of the future!
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Update:
I think it's interesting that many precincts across the country had confusion around voter IDs, etc. I was told repeatedly they didn't even need my voter registration card and no one ever bothered to check my ID. I wonder if anyone ever gets their vote stolen....
Monday, November 06, 2006
Don't forget to vote tomorrow! And for those of you residing in Ingham County, please remember to vote YES! for the Potter Park Zoo millage proposal. The zoo is such an important resource for our community and this proposal will ensure its continued success.
I'm sure I'm wasting my breath preaching to the choir on this one, but I wouldn't be doing my job if I didn't mention it.
Happy voting!
Sunday, November 05, 2006
So, I was heads up against Jackie Chan in this hole-in-the-wall poker room just outside of Vegas. Long story short, I got him to fold the better hand and he starts tossing cards at me like chinese throwing stars. It was all fun and games till Chuck Norris got involved in the action, and don't even get me started about Jet Li...Those were good times, but last night was a whole 'nother story. I played my first live no-limit game and like to think I did not make a total ass of myself.
Also, popcorn is a vegetable, right?
Saturday, November 04, 2006
I need a work-out buddy. I bore too easily to accomplish much on my own. Plus, it's getting too cold to run outside.Maybe I need 7 work-out buddies. One for every night of the week. That way no one has to put up with me that much and no one else has to work-out more than once a week. haha Who can give me a night?
Friday, November 03, 2006
Really lame admission of the day:The tv show Made totally makes me cry every time. Who doesn't love seeing the metamorphasis of a dorky emo girl into a cheerleader? Aw... You go girl!
I would however be equally interested in seeing a cheerleader decide she'd like to be 'made' into a slacker emo chick. That would be different.
Travel with a light heart and happy expectations.
For approximately the last 2 months I have been scheduled only 3-4 days a week to use of all of my vacation days before the holiday blackout period. This, of course, doesn't mean I have been working any less than 40 (or more) hours a week, but it has meant that I have spent more days out of the store than the norm.
Unfortunately, in my little world the holidays are officially upon us and as of next week I'll be resuming a normal 5 day a week schedule. But not before I have two more glorious days off. I intend to spend this one glued to MB's tivo catching up on Heroes. And perhaps doing some laundry. Then maybe some cooking. We'll see.
Either way, the moral of the story is I like not working. It's swell.
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Just in time for Halloween... er... We got some fog juice for the fog machine today. And we're thinking about just leaving the dungeon intact. Let's have a Haunted Thanksgiving party. And a Haunted Various December Religious Events Party. And perhaps a Haunted New Year's Eve. And don't forget... Haunted Presidents Day!!! Whoohoo!
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
What timing! Thanks to Claire, of Loobylu fame, today I am embarking on the month long journey that is NaBloPoMo. Hooray!
This is exciting news because that means you can look forward to at least 30 really lame, superficial, insignificant, dull and short posts over the next 4 weeks! Hooray, again!
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