It's like in a Hitchcock movie, you know, where they tie you up in a rubber bag and throw you in the trunk of a car. You find people... You find them.
So I had a Waiting for Guffman moment. Well, night. I had a little get together and the guest of honor (though I don't think he knew it) never showed.
Typical. I quit.
Sunday, January 22, 2006
Monday, January 16, 2006
Brokeback Mountain Post
Finally I can join the ranks of the viewers of Brokeback Mountain.
Final thought. Wow. I would like to see it again on the couch with a bottle of wine (so I can cry in peace...lately I'm not that good at crying quietly in the theater.) It was realllllly good. I think it will be one of those movies I can watch over and over. Oh yeah....and Jake G: YUM. Except with the porn star mustache. I know that was the style in the 70's (as--strangely I'm thinking now--my dad had one) but he looked really kinda creepy with it. And the sex scenes....wooha. Hot and heavy. My only thought was, "are gay breakups always that violent?" I hope you can hear the sarcasm in my words. All in all....great movie!
Four day week. Yeah! Being that we haven't had ANY snow days and like TWO delays, I'm looking forward to the shorter week. Hard to believe the year is almost half way over. As always, I'm looking forward to summer. On that note, I may start fakebaking again. I always feel better with a little color.
Ran again today. This time in my neighborhood which is considerably harder than the treadmill. One, I have to monitor the timed intervals on my iPod which is hard to see, I can't monitor my speed and I'm not experienced enough to know how fast I'm running and the biggest thing...hills. All in all I did well. Sore, but I did it. I actually packed my bag to swim in the morning. Still kicking around training for a Master's swim team. We'll see.
American Idol starts tomorrow. I won't get home until it's almost done, so I'm taping it. These are the auditions...truly the best part of the show. 39 days until I leave for Mardi Gras. I'm sooo looking forward to the break, the parades and seeing the rebuild of New Orleans--city and spirit.
Final thought. Wow. I would like to see it again on the couch with a bottle of wine (so I can cry in peace...lately I'm not that good at crying quietly in the theater.) It was realllllly good. I think it will be one of those movies I can watch over and over. Oh yeah....and Jake G: YUM. Except with the porn star mustache. I know that was the style in the 70's (as--strangely I'm thinking now--my dad had one) but he looked really kinda creepy with it. And the sex scenes....wooha. Hot and heavy. My only thought was, "are gay breakups always that violent?" I hope you can hear the sarcasm in my words. All in all....great movie!
Four day week. Yeah! Being that we haven't had ANY snow days and like TWO delays, I'm looking forward to the shorter week. Hard to believe the year is almost half way over. As always, I'm looking forward to summer. On that note, I may start fakebaking again. I always feel better with a little color.
Ran again today. This time in my neighborhood which is considerably harder than the treadmill. One, I have to monitor the timed intervals on my iPod which is hard to see, I can't monitor my speed and I'm not experienced enough to know how fast I'm running and the biggest thing...hills. All in all I did well. Sore, but I did it. I actually packed my bag to swim in the morning. Still kicking around training for a Master's swim team. We'll see.
American Idol starts tomorrow. I won't get home until it's almost done, so I'm taping it. These are the auditions...truly the best part of the show. 39 days until I leave for Mardi Gras. I'm sooo looking forward to the break, the parades and seeing the rebuild of New Orleans--city and spirit.
Saturday, January 14, 2006
A New Game
Anyone remember sorority/fraternity mixers from college? I was shooting the shit with a co-worker this morning and we got on the subject of mixers. School House, Nuts and Bolts, Grab-a-Date, etc. But, this one....this was the best. I had never heard of it and I soooo want to throw a party like this.
Edward 40 Hands.
After looking this up on the net, apparently this is a major phenomenon. I can't believe of all the drinking games I've played, I've never heard of this one. Apparently WC missed this one. Or rather, maybe I'm too old to have played this. In any sense, I've been laughing about it since about 10:15 this morning.
Edward 40 Hands.
After looking this up on the net, apparently this is a major phenomenon. I can't believe of all the drinking games I've played, I've never heard of this one. Apparently WC missed this one. Or rather, maybe I'm too old to have played this. In any sense, I've been laughing about it since about 10:15 this morning.
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
I'm beat
This post will be short because I'm soooo tired. The meets are wiping me out. And, the fact that I've run on Monday and Wednesday morning at 6 AM. AND I swam today, too.
I typed out a huge blog the other night and it disappeared. I hate when that happens.
Verdict on the shoes? I frickin' love them! For the first time in a long time, my feet don't hurt and didn't cramp. A+
I'm beat.
I typed out a huge blog the other night and it disappeared. I hate when that happens.
Verdict on the shoes? I frickin' love them! For the first time in a long time, my feet don't hurt and didn't cramp. A+
I'm beat.
Sunday, January 08, 2006
What I Did Today
Did a lot of shopping today. Actually, did a lot of things today. I decided to go to church. Resolution?? I don't know. I don't think it should really be a resolution....I think I should just go. However, I feel kinda bad because the sermon was super boring. The church I currently attend (meaning I've been there twice lately) is getting a new minister. The kid --I say that because he's roughly my age-- there now is really nice, but most of the time too academic. I don't really need someone to reiterate the scripture to me. I'd get more out of it if there was a short anecdote. Whatever. Wanna guess what I prayed for today? Yes, a boyfriend.
After that I went to breakfast with my parents and then began my shopping extravaganza. I stopped at The Finish Line first. I'm still bound and determined to become a runner so I bought new running shoes. The sales associate was super helpful (a marathon runner) so I feel like I got the best pair for me. I ended up with these ASICS. Very comfy with extra insoles. And, I'll be flying like fucking Harry Potter hence the name of the shoes...heheh.
This is where my fever began --"and the only cure for it, is some more cowbell!" Just kidding...a little tangent.
Well, my fever actually began when I walked out of breakfast. Sunny out so I put on my new Michael Kors sunglasses (purchased on eBay for $25!) All of a sudden with expensive (pre-eBay) sunglasses on I feel like I make 100K a year. So I head to trade secret and buy shampoo, conditioner, hairwax and hairspray...none of which I need, but I did get an awesome sale. Next stop was NY&Co. for some clothes...which I saved $186 with coupons and sales. 8 tops a pair of pants and a belt and I was out of there. Next stop...BestBuy for new headphones for my iPod defective ears. Actually just my left ear is defective. So I bought new headphones and a camera case. I hate shopping for electronics and accessories. I know nothing about them, so it takes me a really long time. I didn't find the same excellent service as I did at the Finish Line, but I asked a couple of people if there was a difference between the Phillips headphones I bought and the Apple headphones except for price. There isn't. And, I was glad because I really didn't feel like spending $45 on headphones. I ended my shopping there, but I should have went on. I have a baby shower to go to on Sunday and I was right next to the store and totally forgot to go in. Shit. Now I have to drive back down to Pittsburgh and shop this week. Time is the issue this week.
I headed up to the Fox and the Hound to watch the Steeler game with some friends. What an awesome game (especially with my new found knowledge and understanding of football.) Not much is better than watching a Steeler game in a Pittsburgh bar. I ventured home after the game and gave myself a pedicure, facial and prepared my clothes for the big running day tomorrow morning.
I just realized this is pretty boring.
After that I went to breakfast with my parents and then began my shopping extravaganza. I stopped at The Finish Line first. I'm still bound and determined to become a runner so I bought new running shoes. The sales associate was super helpful (a marathon runner) so I feel like I got the best pair for me. I ended up with these ASICS. Very comfy with extra insoles. And, I'll be flying like fucking Harry Potter hence the name of the shoes...heheh.
This is where my fever began --"and the only cure for it, is some more cowbell!" Just kidding...a little tangent.
Well, my fever actually began when I walked out of breakfast. Sunny out so I put on my new Michael Kors sunglasses (purchased on eBay for $25!) All of a sudden with expensive (pre-eBay) sunglasses on I feel like I make 100K a year. So I head to trade secret and buy shampoo, conditioner, hairwax and hairspray...none of which I need, but I did get an awesome sale. Next stop was NY&Co. for some clothes...which I saved $186 with coupons and sales. 8 tops a pair of pants and a belt and I was out of there. Next stop...BestBuy for new headphones for my iPod defective ears. Actually just my left ear is defective. So I bought new headphones and a camera case. I hate shopping for electronics and accessories. I know nothing about them, so it takes me a really long time. I didn't find the same excellent service as I did at the Finish Line, but I asked a couple of people if there was a difference between the Phillips headphones I bought and the Apple headphones except for price. There isn't. And, I was glad because I really didn't feel like spending $45 on headphones. I ended my shopping there, but I should have went on. I have a baby shower to go to on Sunday and I was right next to the store and totally forgot to go in. Shit. Now I have to drive back down to Pittsburgh and shop this week. Time is the issue this week.
I headed up to the Fox and the Hound to watch the Steeler game with some friends. What an awesome game (especially with my new found knowledge and understanding of football.) Not much is better than watching a Steeler game in a Pittsburgh bar. I ventured home after the game and gave myself a pedicure, facial and prepared my clothes for the big running day tomorrow morning.
I just realized this is pretty boring.
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Finally a Football Fanatic?
Is it the New Year? Is it me turning (ahem) 30? Or am I becoming a sports fan? I'm sitting up right now watching the PennState/FSU game and totally enjoying it. First of all it's 12:50 AM and I should definitely be asleep. Second of all, last week I didn't even understand football and all of a sudden I'm getting it. I even watched and understood part of the Steeler game on Sunday. (At least the part I was awake to watch.) Anyway...I'm growing up, aren't you proud? Funny, I think understanding football and becoming an "informed" fan was one of my resolutions a couple of years ago. "It's better to get something done late than never." I got that in a fortune cookie once and have it taped to my desk organizer at school.
Resolutions...
7. Don't talk about work outside of work. (Unless it's a really funny story.)
8. Don't mince words. I know this sounds cruel, but I'll try to be as tactful as possible. I just think I need to start saying what I really feel. Cags blog reminded me of this mantra I used to live by...What You See Is What You Get. It's just that well....I'm not going to shit you on anything.
PennState wins!! (And I just put my hands up in the field goal posistion...WTF?)
Okay...I'm definitely going to be now. Boy it's going to hit me tomorrow.
Monday, January 02, 2006
The New Year Low Down
Have you been waiting for the New Year's Post? I'll recap the Christmas first and some few things in between.
Christmas. Really nice. Quiet, but good. With a small family, it doesn't usually get too loud. Surprises this year? The Nano. Very cool. I'm still learning how to use it, but I like. It's sooo small it doesn't even look real. Same with my camera (no gift, I purchased it.) I went with the Canon SD450. It's really tiny, too. My next tiny purchase? The Razr phone. That will come in March. It's the year of the really thin tiny things...including myself. (Have a goal being that I will be turning 30 in 6 mos 2 days.)
Got some other really nice things for Christmas. My sister painted an awesome picture of Neville. The break seemed long now that I think of it, but I really didn't get a ton accomplished. Practice everyday kept me from sleeping in each day except for NewYear's Day.
And the New Year. Had a great time with the usual crew plus a few. Headed to Mt. Washington for an excellent dinner at LaTavola and then to Station Square to get this....go dancing. I haven't been dancing forever. It was a good time...my feet are still killing me, but I'm dealing. Still haven't seen Brokeback Mountain because IT STILL HASN'T ARRIVED IN ANY THEATER WITHIN 50 MILES! Lame...so lame.
So what does the New Year bring? Not sure, but it better be a more involved love life, new job and new living conditions. I was reviewing my resolutions from last year. I did pretty good about keeping them. Pretty good. Resolutions for this year? I don't know yet. It's bothering me a bit because I normally have too many.
(How about there is a really eerie thunderstorm occurring right now. Weird)
So here's a recap of my resolutions from last year. Maybe reading these I'll decide what my new ones will be.
1. Develop a healthy lifestyle. That's always at the top of our list...I'll continue to trudge on
2. Have my clothes picked out, bag and lunch packed before I go to bed. Ah, failed.
3. Get involved with a charity. Check. Go AWNY!
4. Read at least one book per month. Check! I believe I hit 13 or 14 this year.
5. Blog or journal at least every other day. Maybe I made up with double entries?
6. Be willing to let myself show through my writing. Ergg....kinda.
7. Settle differences from the past. I've definitely let go
8. Join online dating. Check! and not for me.
9. Tell my family members and friends I love them... I feel like I've done that, but I never feel like it's enough.
10. Move. Failed...due to being stuck in my job. Please Allegheny County!! Hire me!
Okay. Maybe with these, I can muss up a few with an updated list tomorrow.
1. REdevelop healthy lifestyle and keep it.
2. Get boyfriend. (And he'll fall head over heels over me!!)
3. Take more pictures (that aren't just of my dog.)
4. Send a short story (at least) to a publisher of some sort.
5. Save more money.
6. Move.
I'll leave with those, but I'm not really happy with them. Alright...I'm going to keep up with reading resolution from last year.
Christmas. Really nice. Quiet, but good. With a small family, it doesn't usually get too loud. Surprises this year? The Nano. Very cool. I'm still learning how to use it, but I like. It's sooo small it doesn't even look real. Same with my camera (no gift, I purchased it.) I went with the Canon SD450. It's really tiny, too. My next tiny purchase? The Razr phone. That will come in March. It's the year of the really thin tiny things...including myself. (Have a goal being that I will be turning 30 in 6 mos 2 days.)
Got some other really nice things for Christmas. My sister painted an awesome picture of Neville. The break seemed long now that I think of it, but I really didn't get a ton accomplished. Practice everyday kept me from sleeping in each day except for NewYear's Day.
And the New Year. Had a great time with the usual crew plus a few. Headed to Mt. Washington for an excellent dinner at LaTavola and then to Station Square to get this....go dancing. I haven't been dancing forever. It was a good time...my feet are still killing me, but I'm dealing. Still haven't seen Brokeback Mountain because IT STILL HASN'T ARRIVED IN ANY THEATER WITHIN 50 MILES! Lame...so lame.
So what does the New Year bring? Not sure, but it better be a more involved love life, new job and new living conditions. I was reviewing my resolutions from last year. I did pretty good about keeping them. Pretty good. Resolutions for this year? I don't know yet. It's bothering me a bit because I normally have too many.
(How about there is a really eerie thunderstorm occurring right now. Weird)
So here's a recap of my resolutions from last year. Maybe reading these I'll decide what my new ones will be.
1. Develop a healthy lifestyle. That's always at the top of our list...I'll continue to trudge on
2. Have my clothes picked out, bag and lunch packed before I go to bed. Ah, failed.
3. Get involved with a charity. Check. Go AWNY!
4. Read at least one book per month. Check! I believe I hit 13 or 14 this year.
5. Blog or journal at least every other day. Maybe I made up with double entries?
6. Be willing to let myself show through my writing. Ergg....kinda.
7. Settle differences from the past. I've definitely let go
8. Join online dating. Check! and not for me.
9. Tell my family members and friends I love them... I feel like I've done that, but I never feel like it's enough.
10. Move. Failed...due to being stuck in my job. Please Allegheny County!! Hire me!
Okay. Maybe with these, I can muss up a few with an updated list tomorrow.
1. REdevelop healthy lifestyle and keep it.
2. Get boyfriend. (And he'll fall head over heels over me!!)
3. Take more pictures (that aren't just of my dog.)
4. Send a short story (at least) to a publisher of some sort.
5. Save more money.
6. Move.
I'll leave with those, but I'm not really happy with them. Alright...I'm going to keep up with reading resolution from last year.
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