Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Yes, he's the actor who played the Winchester boys' dad on Supernatural. And yes, I'm aware of how creepy it is that I'd like to have both "Dean" from the show (here, on the right), and the guy who played his dad over for dinner. What can I say, I'm equal opportunity.
JDM played an Irish guy (with a reeeally questionable accent) in the movie PS I Love You...mrrrrrow. I totally recommend it for the kitchen scene alone (sighhh!).
Sunday, June 01, 2008
Monday, May 26, 2008
SOTD: 5/26/08
Souvenirs, Souvenirs by Johnny Halliday.
Boy, the way he looks in this You Tube video is much more "Larry from Three's Company" than I expected, but still, it's a fun song. :) And it was 1960, so maybe that counts for something? Maybe?
Boy, the way he looks in this You Tube video is much more "Larry from Three's Company" than I expected, but still, it's a fun song. :) And it was 1960, so maybe that counts for something? Maybe?
My God what a beautiful day!
Seriously. Living in Northern Illinois where all of November and February--and good chunks of the remaining months--are totally gray and miserable, I always have that 'burning daylight' feeling on days like this.
As if there's a bank of beautiful weather and if you stay inside on good days, you're just going to lose them. Kind of like unused flex spending money. Actually *just* like unused flex spending money...
1. Wasting good days really sucks arbitrarily, just like losing tax-free money
2. You know full well that wasting a good day sucks, but it doesn't really make its true impression until a rainy day comes, just like lost tax-free money
3. Wasting a good day makes you hate the government, just like losing tax-free money
Ok, so I made that last one up.
But regardless, if you live near water or trees or the CN Tower or Kennesaw battlefield or Starbucks, GO OUTSIDE!
Cause then you can continue to update your blog via smrtphone. Ahhhh, technology. :)
As if there's a bank of beautiful weather and if you stay inside on good days, you're just going to lose them. Kind of like unused flex spending money. Actually *just* like unused flex spending money...
1. Wasting good days really sucks arbitrarily, just like losing tax-free money
2. You know full well that wasting a good day sucks, but it doesn't really make its true impression until a rainy day comes, just like lost tax-free money
3. Wasting a good day makes you hate the government, just like losing tax-free money
Ok, so I made that last one up.
But regardless, if you live near water or trees or the CN Tower or Kennesaw battlefield or Starbucks, GO OUTSIDE!
Cause then you can continue to update your blog via smrtphone. Ahhhh, technology. :)
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Milan, of The Eh Team, has wondered where I went...
So, for him, and those other of you who work @ HCY, yes, I am no longer in their address book, because I have a new job! I am now a proud employee of Healthcare Company Z! (Which happens to be located in the same town I live in. Booyah.)
I started my new job yesterday and so far I like it. It's a little hard to get used to, as this location has about 1000 employees (as opposed to 15000 at HCX and 2500 at HCY). So, it feels tiny to me.
There are things that are better, things that are worse, and things that are weirder than HCY. As follows....
Better
-BETTER GDP!!! That is Good Documentation Practices, for those not in my industry. Oh so much better!
-Free pop (although I don't drink it)
-Free bottled water (and I do!)
-3 lunchrooms, for when you need a change of scenery
-CINNAMON ROLL COFFEE!! Tastes just like the "toast coffee" from HCX...mmmmmm....
-No automatic flush toilets (ie no more wet you know what...)
-I sit next to Rob J, who is really funny! I got my welcome present of a laser pointer from him this morning and he said that he will be willing to chase the dot upon request. He also proactively asked me not to call HR on him, cause he's just kidding. About whatever things he may say in the future.
Worse
-Not as many people to talk to
-Not as many cute boys to look at
-Lunch is super boring. Sitting in a 2nd floor lunchroom with a bunch of chicks. Borrring. (However, my 1st year at HCY was terrible too, until I made some good friends, soooo)
-Only 1 building, nowhere to visit when you're tired of your desk
-No hot food cafeteria
-No free tampons, bummer. But hey, free pop!
-No automatic sinks or paper towel thingys
-No HW, MG, CA, WS, CH, DM, SE, or IM to hang out with :(
Weirder
-In order to get from my desk to the washroom and back, I must pass through no fewer than 8 doors. Toast coffee machine? 6 doors. Lunchroom #1? 4 doors. It is a constant door-opening fiesta! And it's not like they're locked doors, no, just doors to open, you know, just cause. I nearly feel like the energy I use to replace my arm at my side is unwarranted. Maybe I'll just walk around with my arm stuck out...(no, that wouldn't be strange at all...). Tomorow I'm counting the number of times I have to open a door. I shall report back :)
-The other girl who does the job I do has long curly auburn hair too. People have noticed this and think it's peculiar.
That's all for tonight. More things to come tomorrow, including Door Count 2008.
OH, and the mother of 3 kids I went to grade school and high school works there. And spent the entire day coaching me in calling her by her first name and not Mrs. P. The transition is proving difficult, but she is unrelenting....we shall see...
I started my new job yesterday and so far I like it. It's a little hard to get used to, as this location has about 1000 employees (as opposed to 15000 at HCX and 2500 at HCY). So, it feels tiny to me.
There are things that are better, things that are worse, and things that are weirder than HCY. As follows....
Better
-BETTER GDP!!! That is Good Documentation Practices, for those not in my industry. Oh so much better!
-Free pop (although I don't drink it)
-Free bottled water (and I do!)
-3 lunchrooms, for when you need a change of scenery
-CINNAMON ROLL COFFEE!! Tastes just like the "toast coffee" from HCX...mmmmmm....
-No automatic flush toilets (ie no more wet you know what...)
-I sit next to Rob J, who is really funny! I got my welcome present of a laser pointer from him this morning and he said that he will be willing to chase the dot upon request. He also proactively asked me not to call HR on him, cause he's just kidding. About whatever things he may say in the future.
Worse
-Not as many people to talk to
-Not as many cute boys to look at
-Lunch is super boring. Sitting in a 2nd floor lunchroom with a bunch of chicks. Borrring. (However, my 1st year at HCY was terrible too, until I made some good friends, soooo)
-Only 1 building, nowhere to visit when you're tired of your desk
-No hot food cafeteria
-No free tampons, bummer. But hey, free pop!
-No automatic sinks or paper towel thingys
-No HW, MG, CA, WS, CH, DM, SE, or IM to hang out with :(
Weirder
-In order to get from my desk to the washroom and back, I must pass through no fewer than 8 doors. Toast coffee machine? 6 doors. Lunchroom #1? 4 doors. It is a constant door-opening fiesta! And it's not like they're locked doors, no, just doors to open, you know, just cause. I nearly feel like the energy I use to replace my arm at my side is unwarranted. Maybe I'll just walk around with my arm stuck out...(no, that wouldn't be strange at all...). Tomorow I'm counting the number of times I have to open a door. I shall report back :)
-The other girl who does the job I do has long curly auburn hair too. People have noticed this and think it's peculiar.
That's all for tonight. More things to come tomorrow, including Door Count 2008.
OH, and the mother of 3 kids I went to grade school and high school works there. And spent the entire day coaching me in calling her by her first name and not Mrs. P. The transition is proving difficult, but she is unrelenting....we shall see...
Friday, April 11, 2008
SOTD catchup
3/28/08:
I keep it steamy
I make it burn when it's my turn
Teachin shorty all the tools that you neva learned
Don't get it twisted, gettin money ain't wrong
But she wanna make love all night long, I'm gone
Listen--> http://search.playlist.com/tracks/ll%2520cool%2520j%2520loungin
Read--> http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/llcoolj/lounginwhodoyouloveremix.html
LL Cool J: Loungin
3/30/08:
I use to have you in a photograph
(Im so glad its changed)
But now Ive got you and its gonna last
(do you believe in love)
Looky--> http://www.lyricsfreak.com/h/huey+lewis+and+the+news/do+you+believe+in+love_20066289.html
Heary--> http://search.playlist.com/tracks/huey%2520lewis%2520do%2520you%2520believe%2520in%2520love
Huey Lewis: Do You Believe In Love?
3/31/08:
In this context, there's no disrespect,
so, when I bust my rhyme, you break your necks.
We got five minutes for us to disconnect,
from all intellect collect the rhythm effect.
Eyes--> http://www.lyricstop.com/l/letsgetitstarted-blackeyedpeas.html
Ears--> http://search.playlist.com/tracks/black%2520eyed%2520peas/4 (it's somewhere on page 4)
BEP: Let's Get It Started
4/3/08:
We can go to the tropics
Sip piña coladas
Shorty I could take you there
Vids--> http://www.completealbumlyrics.com/lyric/131873/Sean+Kingston+-+Take+You+There.html
Auds-->http://search.playlist.com/tracks/sean%2520kingston%2520take%2520you%2520there
Sean Kingston: Take You There
(Love this one!! Go-go dance music subconscious!! Plus...is that a snip from that "Rocky" song that I hear in there?)
4/4/08:
'Cause I'm under the weather
Just like the world
So sorry for being so bold
When I turn out the light
You're out of sight
Although I know that I'm not alone
Feels like home
Feels like home
You see?--> http://www.lyricsmania.com/lyrics/kt_tunstall_lyrics_4116/eye_to_the_telescope_lyrics_12457/under_the_weather_lyrics_144552.html
You hear?--> Ack! No audio! Try itunes...
KT Tunstall: Under The Weather
And an bonus good live track that my subconscious didn't dig up:
http://search.playlist.com/tracks/kt%2520tunstall/5
KT Tunstall's cover of The Jackson 5, I Want You Back
I keep it steamy
I make it burn when it's my turn
Teachin shorty all the tools that you neva learned
Don't get it twisted, gettin money ain't wrong
But she wanna make love all night long, I'm gone
Listen--> http://search.playlist.com/tracks/ll%2520cool%2520j%2520loungin
Read--> http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/llcoolj/lounginwhodoyouloveremix.html
LL Cool J: Loungin
3/30/08:
I use to have you in a photograph
(Im so glad its changed)
But now Ive got you and its gonna last
(do you believe in love)
Looky--> http://www.lyricsfreak.com/h/huey+lewis+and+the+news/do+you+believe+in+love_20066289.html
Heary--> http://search.playlist.com/tracks/huey%2520lewis%2520do%2520you%2520believe%2520in%2520love
Huey Lewis: Do You Believe In Love?
3/31/08:
In this context, there's no disrespect,
so, when I bust my rhyme, you break your necks.
We got five minutes for us to disconnect,
from all intellect collect the rhythm effect.
Eyes--> http://www.lyricstop.com/l/letsgetitstarted-blackeyedpeas.html
Ears--> http://search.playlist.com/tracks/black%2520eyed%2520peas/4 (it's somewhere on page 4)
BEP: Let's Get It Started
4/3/08:
We can go to the tropics
Sip piña coladas
Shorty I could take you there
Vids--> http://www.completealbumlyrics.com/lyric/131873/Sean+Kingston+-+Take+You+There.html
Auds-->http://search.playlist.com/tracks/sean%2520kingston%2520take%2520you%2520there
Sean Kingston: Take You There
(Love this one!! Go-go dance music subconscious!! Plus...is that a snip from that "Rocky" song that I hear in there?)
4/4/08:
'Cause I'm under the weather
Just like the world
So sorry for being so bold
When I turn out the light
You're out of sight
Although I know that I'm not alone
Feels like home
Feels like home
You see?--> http://www.lyricsmania.com/lyrics/kt_tunstall_lyrics_4116/eye_to_the_telescope_lyrics_12457/under_the_weather_lyrics_144552.html
You hear?--> Ack! No audio! Try itunes...
KT Tunstall: Under The Weather
And an bonus good live track that my subconscious didn't dig up:
http://search.playlist.com/tracks/kt%2520tunstall/5
KT Tunstall's cover of The Jackson 5, I Want You Back
Curly Sexy Hair Do-over
Tried it again today. Like it more than on the rainout day--less liony :)
...notasmuchasthermasilkblahblahblah...
...notasmuchasthermasilkblahblahblah...
I do love me some funny T-shirts
Yeah, I'm one of those people who always has words on her t-shirt. It's terrible, I know.
But you know what's not terrible? http://www.torsopants.com/main/
I especially like:
--> http://www.torsopants.com/store/product.php?productid=5046 and this one (which I think anyone from HCY will find particularly entertaining)
--> http://www.torsopants.com/store/product.php?productid=5071
So funnY!
But you know what's not terrible? http://www.torsopants.com/main/
I especially like:
--> http://www.torsopants.com/store/product.php?productid=5046 and this one (which I think anyone from HCY will find particularly entertaining)
--> http://www.torsopants.com/store/product.php?productid=5071
So funnY!
Monday, April 07, 2008
L'Oreal Upward Spiral
Wellll...this one's okay. not great, not horrible.
Better than the Redken, not as good as the LaCoupe from yesterday.
It's really a fencesitter---the most fencesitterey of all so far.
hmmmm.
Better than the Redken, not as good as the LaCoupe from yesterday.
It's really a fencesitter---the most fencesitterey of all so far.
hmmmm.
LaCoupe: Perfect Curls
Saturday's mousse trial was LaCoupe's Perfect Curls. No, I've never heard of it either.
I got it @ Ulta for under $10, which is cool! It smells good-kind of fruity. (I'm okay with fruity or fancy dept store/salon smells, but not so much with Acme Chemical Plant smells, you dig?)
The verdict? Good softy mousse! I had to crunch it a little more than I would have liked, once it dried, but I guess I can't go around comparing everything to Thermasilk.
That'd be like comparing every guy you date to Dean Cain or Hugh Jackman. It's just not a fair competition.
(sighhh :) )
I got it @ Ulta for under $10, which is cool! It smells good-kind of fruity. (I'm okay with fruity or fancy dept store/salon smells, but not so much with Acme Chemical Plant smells, you dig?)
The verdict? Good softy mousse! I had to crunch it a little more than I would have liked, once it dried, but I guess I can't go around comparing everything to Thermasilk.
That'd be like comparing every guy you date to Dean Cain or Hugh Jackman. It's just not a fair competition.
(sighhh :) )
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Curly Sexy Hair
Yes, today's mousse trial involved Curly Sexy Hair spray foam (from the makers of Big Sexy Hair products).
This one is going to need a second trial. I like it better than the evil crunchy mousses I've mentioned so far. It's definitely soft, so that's good, but it didn't define my curls as much as I really like. It left me with what I affectionately call "lion hair". Rawr. :)
Don't get me wrong, lion hair has its moments, but it's never the look I want straight off. Except on Halloween, of course.
In CSH's defense, however, it has been raining for about 24hrs here and that really throws a wrench into any good hair day a curlytop might hope to have. So, I called today's mousse game on account of rain and will give CSH another shot on the next dry day.
I may not test a new one tomorrow, depends on the weather. I do, however, have a bunch of SOTDs that I have to post from this week.
So keep your eyes peeled for those :)
This one is going to need a second trial. I like it better than the evil crunchy mousses I've mentioned so far. It's definitely soft, so that's good, but it didn't define my curls as much as I really like. It left me with what I affectionately call "lion hair". Rawr. :)
Don't get me wrong, lion hair has its moments, but it's never the look I want straight off. Except on Halloween, of course.
In CSH's defense, however, it has been raining for about 24hrs here and that really throws a wrench into any good hair day a curlytop might hope to have. So, I called today's mousse game on account of rain and will give CSH another shot on the next dry day.
I may not test a new one tomorrow, depends on the weather. I do, however, have a bunch of SOTDs that I have to post from this week.
So keep your eyes peeled for those :)
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Another mousse sighting
In my thus-never-ending quest to find, again, the perfect mousse for my long curly hair, today's victim was Redken 05.
Yes, it has a name, but there are so many Redken products that, honestly, find by number is the best way to go.
The verdict on Redken 05? Unfortunately: Evil Crunchy Mousse.
I'm disappointed, particularly since it wasn't cheap ($15). Yep, it dried stiff and crunchy like the other evil mousses I've mentioned and, worse yet, when I went to un-crunch it, I found it to be sticky to the touch-even when dry.
And what's more, no shine! Crunchy, sticky, dull, pricey hair. Boooo!
Tomorrow's victim? Curly Sexy Hair's Curl Power. I'll keep you posted...
Yes, it has a name, but there are so many Redken products that, honestly, find by number is the best way to go.
The verdict on Redken 05? Unfortunately: Evil Crunchy Mousse.
I'm disappointed, particularly since it wasn't cheap ($15). Yep, it dried stiff and crunchy like the other evil mousses I've mentioned and, worse yet, when I went to un-crunch it, I found it to be sticky to the touch-even when dry.
And what's more, no shine! Crunchy, sticky, dull, pricey hair. Boooo!
Tomorrow's victim? Curly Sexy Hair's Curl Power. I'll keep you posted...
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
SOTD: 03/26/2008
When you're gone, the pieces of my heart are missing you
When you're gone, the face I came to know is missing too
When you're gone, the words I need to hear to always get me through the day and make it okay
I miss you
--> When You're Gone, Avril Lavigne
Ears
When you're gone, the face I came to know is missing too
When you're gone, the words I need to hear to always get me through the day and make it okay
I miss you
--> When You're Gone, Avril Lavigne
Ears
SOTD: 03/25/2008
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Some happy family news!
I'm going to be an aunt again! My sissy and BIL Nick are due sometime this September :)
Mousse
I've got decently good-looking curly hair, those who know me IRL can verify this. It's not like I exit the shower with cool hair though--my native locks look like cotton candy!
Mousse is the key to good curly hair (boo gel, boo John Frieda) I use it to keep the curls under control and have therefore been on a lifelong search for the perfect mousse.
Not too crunchy, keeps curls together, doesn't smell like poison...you know...the uzh.
So here's is what I determined so far in my mousse-using adult life, of products that are still on the market:
Evil Crunchy Mousse:
Herbal Essences (all kinds, smells good, is evil)
Aussie (come now, it is not 1987. crunchcrunchcrunch)
Tressemme (honestly, I was surprised this one didn't work out!)
Fructis (smells wonderful...has a dark evil soul)
Good Softy Mousse (it's a short list, as I do tend to like things the way that I like them):
Dove (the curls one, not the x-tra hold)
Thermasilk (the curls one too. this is my favorite mousse ever! alas, it is very hard to find)
Sunsilk (the apple-green bottle that says something about romantic curls on it. smells good too!)
There, there is some advice and protectioin for you curly-tops, I'll keep you posted :)
Mousse is the key to good curly hair (boo gel, boo John Frieda) I use it to keep the curls under control and have therefore been on a lifelong search for the perfect mousse.
Not too crunchy, keeps curls together, doesn't smell like poison...you know...the uzh.
So here's is what I determined so far in my mousse-using adult life, of products that are still on the market:
Evil Crunchy Mousse:
Herbal Essences (all kinds, smells good, is evil)
Aussie (come now, it is not 1987. crunchcrunchcrunch)
Tressemme (honestly, I was surprised this one didn't work out!)
Fructis (smells wonderful...has a dark evil soul)
Good Softy Mousse (it's a short list, as I do tend to like things the way that I like them):
Dove (the curls one, not the x-tra hold)
Thermasilk (the curls one too. this is my favorite mousse ever! alas, it is very hard to find)
Sunsilk (the apple-green bottle that says something about romantic curls on it. smells good too!)
There, there is some advice and protectioin for you curly-tops, I'll keep you posted :)
Dya know what I saw in Target the ot her day?
A bottle of, conditioner I suppose it was?...or serum?...one of those magic potions that turn one from librarian to sex kitten...anyway...
A bottle of conditioner that said on the front:
Fortifying Fortifier.
Um, well I'm glad, you know, I guess, about that. Cause really, Fortifying Secret Infiltrator or Fortifying Double Agent? That would just bad for us. You know, as a country.
Even Passive-Aggressive Fortifier could really bode poorly.
Fortifying Fortifier. No fooling around as to what that conditioner's all about.
No sir. And me without my cell phone camera, which to those of you who know me in real life must be frightening. Nope, I haven't misplaced my right hand, it was just in the car resting for the next battle...uh I mean charging.
A bottle of conditioner that said on the front:
Fortifying Fortifier.
Um, well I'm glad, you know, I guess, about that. Cause really, Fortifying Secret Infiltrator or Fortifying Double Agent? That would just bad for us. You know, as a country.
Even Passive-Aggressive Fortifier could really bode poorly.
Fortifying Fortifier. No fooling around as to what that conditioner's all about.
No sir. And me without my cell phone camera, which to those of you who know me in real life must be frightening. Nope, I haven't misplaced my right hand, it was just in the car resting for the next battle...uh I mean charging.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
So, this is my first real post from my new smartphone...
Just wait until you see the places I can post from now! I've been gone a little while here, but I'm going to try to get back on the wagon. New SOTDs, more complaining, all new stuff.
I have to go back and read my last posts, but the most newest thing is that I no longer work for Healthcare Company Y, and will hopefully soon have an interview with Healthcare Company Z! Also had an interview with Environmental Company X, which was pretty good too.
Don't have an SOTD for today--haven't been sleeping. But soon...soon...
I have to go back and read my last posts, but the most newest thing is that I no longer work for Healthcare Company Y, and will hopefully soon have an interview with Healthcare Company Z! Also had an interview with Environmental Company X, which was pretty good too.
Don't have an SOTD for today--haven't been sleeping. But soon...soon...
Sunday, January 13, 2008
SOTD: 1/13/08
Every Day She Takes A Morning Bath To Wet Her Hair,
Wraps A Towel 'round Her
As She's Heading For The Bedroom Chair,
It's Just Another Day.
Slipping Into Stockings,
Stepping Into Shoes,
Dipping In The Pocket Of Her Raincoat.
It's Just Another Day.
Listen
--> Paul McCartney, Another Day
Wraps A Towel 'round Her
As She's Heading For The Bedroom Chair,
It's Just Another Day.
Slipping Into Stockings,
Stepping Into Shoes,
Dipping In The Pocket Of Her Raincoat.
It's Just Another Day.
Listen
--> Paul McCartney, Another Day
Monday, December 31, 2007
SOTD: New Year's Eve
No audio for this one either.....but I did find guitar chords--that oughta count for something!
Hey, hobo man, hey Dapper Dan
You both got your style, but brother
You're never fully dressed without a smile
/ G - Gmaj7 - / G6 - G G6 / D7 - - - G G6 D7 - /
Your clothes may be "Beau Brumelly"
They stand out a mile, but brother
You're never fully dressed without a smile
Who cares what they're wearing
On Main Street or Saville Row
It's what you wear from ear to ear
And not from head to toe that matters
/ C - Cm - / G B7 Em - / D - Em - / Bm7 E7 A7 D7 /
So, Senator, so, janitor
So long for awhile, remember
You're never fully dressed
Though you may wear the best
You're never fully dressed without a smile
/ G - Gmaj7 - / G6 - Bm7 E7 / Am7 - D7 - /
/ Bm7 - Dm6 E7 / Am7 - - D7 G - - - /
--> The movie Annie, You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile
Hey, hobo man, hey Dapper Dan
You both got your style, but brother
You're never fully dressed without a smile
/ G - Gmaj7 - / G6 - G G6 / D7 - - - G G6 D7 - /
Your clothes may be "Beau Brumelly"
They stand out a mile, but brother
You're never fully dressed without a smile
Who cares what they're wearing
On Main Street or Saville Row
It's what you wear from ear to ear
And not from head to toe that matters
/ C - Cm - / G B7 Em - / D - Em - / Bm7 E7 A7 D7 /
So, Senator, so, janitor
So long for awhile, remember
You're never fully dressed
Though you may wear the best
You're never fully dressed without a smile
/ G - Gmaj7 - / G6 - Bm7 E7 / Am7 - D7 - /
/ Bm7 - Dm6 E7 / Am7 - - D7 G - - - /
--> The movie Annie, You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Happy New Year's Adam!
Today's SOTD has no audio link, ostensibly because it's a TV theme?
Where it came from...who knows? I woke up to my small cat sitting on my chest, staring me in the eye, and this song-->
Spoken: One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.
Schlemeel, schlemazel, hasenfeffer incorporated.
We’re gonna do it!
Give us any chance, we’ll take it.
Give us any rule, we’ll break it.
We’re gonna make our dreams come true.
Doin’ it our way.
Nothin’s gonna turn us back now,
Straight ahead and on the track now.
We’re gonna make our dreams come true,
Doin’ it our way.
There is nothing we won’t try,
Never heard the word impossible.
This time there’s no stopping us.
We’re gonna do it.
On your mark, get set, and go now,
Got a dream and we just know now,
We’re gonna make our dream come true.
And we’ll do it our way, yes our way.
Make all our dreams come true,
And do it our way, yes our way,
Make all our dreams come true
For me and you.
Where it came from...who knows? I woke up to my small cat sitting on my chest, staring me in the eye, and this song-->
Spoken: One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.
Schlemeel, schlemazel, hasenfeffer incorporated.
We’re gonna do it!
Give us any chance, we’ll take it.
Give us any rule, we’ll break it.
We’re gonna make our dreams come true.
Doin’ it our way.
Nothin’s gonna turn us back now,
Straight ahead and on the track now.
We’re gonna make our dreams come true,
Doin’ it our way.
There is nothing we won’t try,
Never heard the word impossible.
This time there’s no stopping us.
We’re gonna do it.
On your mark, get set, and go now,
Got a dream and we just know now,
We’re gonna make our dream come true.
And we’ll do it our way, yes our way.
Make all our dreams come true,
And do it our way, yes our way,
Make all our dreams come true
For me and you.
Thursday, December 27, 2007
SOTD: 12/27/07
Break it off boy this has got me feeling naughty
I wanna know boy if I can be your shorty
Set it off boy make me hot all over my body
Listen <---
--> Sean Paul, Break It Off
Monday, December 24, 2007
SOTD: 12/24/07
Merry Christmas!
Happy, happy, birthday baby
Although you're with somebody new
Thought I'd drop a line to say
That I wish this happy day
Would find me beside you.
Listen
--> The Tune Weavers, Happy Happy Birthday Baby
Happy, happy, birthday baby
Although you're with somebody new
Thought I'd drop a line to say
That I wish this happy day
Would find me beside you.
Listen
--> The Tune Weavers, Happy Happy Birthday Baby
Christmas Adam
Every day, urban dictionary sends me a word of the day. Yesterday's urban WOTD was Christmas Adam.
You know, December 23rd? Because Adam came before Eve? I know, kind of lame, but all day yesterday I found myself thinking, "Today is Christmas Adam".
These things get stuck in one's head.
You know, December 23rd? Because Adam came before Eve? I know, kind of lame, but all day yesterday I found myself thinking, "Today is Christmas Adam".
These things get stuck in one's head.
Saturday, December 22, 2007
SOTD: 12/22/07
In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it,
You'll be the grandest lady in the Easter Parade.
I'll be all in clover and when they look you over,
I'll be the proudest fellow in the Easter Parade.
On the avenue, Fifth Avenue, the photographers will snap us,
And you'll find that you're in the rotogravure.
Oh, I could write a sonnet about your Easter bonnet,
And of the girl I'm taking to the Easter Parade.
--> Irving Berlin, Easter Parade
Can't find a song sample (if anyone can, let me know and I'll add it). It's from a 1942 movie called Holiday Inn with Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire. If you've not seen it, DO! It's really wonderful :)
You'll be the grandest lady in the Easter Parade.
I'll be all in clover and when they look you over,
I'll be the proudest fellow in the Easter Parade.
On the avenue, Fifth Avenue, the photographers will snap us,
And you'll find that you're in the rotogravure.
Oh, I could write a sonnet about your Easter bonnet,
And of the girl I'm taking to the Easter Parade.
--> Irving Berlin, Easter Parade
Can't find a song sample (if anyone can, let me know and I'll add it). It's from a 1942 movie called Holiday Inn with Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire. If you've not seen it, DO! It's really wonderful :)
So, at what point should I just assume it's menengitis?
Day 3....
It's been 3 days since I've been able to turn my head in any direction pther than the pre-ordained"straight". DB went and got me one of those thermacare things last night...ahh, air + iron rock things = warm + sleep.
Things weren't so good around 3am when I actually picked up my own head to turn it to the left so it would hurt less, but they're a little better now.
Man, I would make such an excellent parade horse. No blinders for me. Can't even turn my head no how...
It's been 3 days since I've been able to turn my head in any direction pther than the pre-ordained"straight". DB went and got me one of those thermacare things last night...ahh, air + iron rock things = warm + sleep.
Things weren't so good around 3am when I actually picked up my own head to turn it to the left so it would hurt less, but they're a little better now.
Man, I would make such an excellent parade horse. No blinders for me. Can't even turn my head no how...
Thursday, December 20, 2007
SOTD: 12/20/07
I heard he sang a good song,
I heard he had a style,
And so I came to see him and listen for a while
And there he was this young boy
Stranger to my eyes
All ears?
--> Fugees, Killing Me Softly
I heard he had a style,
And so I came to see him and listen for a while
And there he was this young boy
Stranger to my eyes
All ears?
--> Fugees, Killing Me Softly
Sunday, December 16, 2007
The weirdest thing happened to me on Thursday night...
...I know, that's saying a lot--given the contents of this blog and the various things some of you may have heard come out my mouth over the years--however...
In the early am hours of Thurs night/Fri morning, I woke up (somewhat confused, as usual) to find something extra super creepy thing in my bed!
I happened to be sleeping on my stomach, when I moved my left hand, only to find something that was kind of warm and felt like fingers lying on my pillow. CREEPY!
Now, I sleep on the left-hand-free side of the bed, and since I was on my stomach and the "fingers" were pointing to my left, I knew it wasn't DB's hand. Unless it had been detached from his arm in the middle of the night....which does seem like a viable option when one is woken up in the middle of the night only to find an extra hand on one's pillow.
Anyway, I picked it up to fling it off the bed so I could turn on the light--it was icky-warm--only to find that it wouldn't go.
At this point, I was waking up a little bit, and I decided to investigate a little......only to find that this creepy, warm thing was connected to....my own arm.
Yes, my hand was so far asleep that it wasn't even tingly. I couldn't even tell that it was my own right hand that my left hand was trying to pick up and fling to the floor.
Where I thought my actual right hand may have gone during this little episode? I have no idea.
Want to have some fun? Come over and wake me up in the middle of the night--see what happens....
In the early am hours of Thurs night/Fri morning, I woke up (somewhat confused, as usual) to find something extra super creepy thing in my bed!
I happened to be sleeping on my stomach, when I moved my left hand, only to find something that was kind of warm and felt like fingers lying on my pillow. CREEPY!
Now, I sleep on the left-hand-free side of the bed, and since I was on my stomach and the "fingers" were pointing to my left, I knew it wasn't DB's hand. Unless it had been detached from his arm in the middle of the night....which does seem like a viable option when one is woken up in the middle of the night only to find an extra hand on one's pillow.
Anyway, I picked it up to fling it off the bed so I could turn on the light--it was icky-warm--only to find that it wouldn't go.
At this point, I was waking up a little bit, and I decided to investigate a little......only to find that this creepy, warm thing was connected to....my own arm.
Yes, my hand was so far asleep that it wasn't even tingly. I couldn't even tell that it was my own right hand that my left hand was trying to pick up and fling to the floor.
Where I thought my actual right hand may have gone during this little episode? I have no idea.
Want to have some fun? Come over and wake me up in the middle of the night--see what happens....
SOTD: 12/16/07
I'm a thourough-bred, that's what she said
in the back of my truck bed
As I was gettin' buzzed on suds
Out on some back country road.
We were flying high
Fine as wine, having ourselves a big and rich time
And I was going, just about as far as she'd let me
But her evaluation of my cowboy reputation
Had me begging for salvation all night long
So I took her out giggin frogs
Introduced her to my old bird dog
And sang her every Wilie Nelson song I could think of
And we made love!
Headphone version (2nd one)
--> Big&Rich, "Save a horse, ride a cowboy"
in the back of my truck bed
As I was gettin' buzzed on suds
Out on some back country road.
We were flying high
Fine as wine, having ourselves a big and rich time
And I was going, just about as far as she'd let me
But her evaluation of my cowboy reputation
Had me begging for salvation all night long
So I took her out giggin frogs
Introduced her to my old bird dog
And sang her every Wilie Nelson song I could think of
And we made love!
Headphone version (2nd one)
--> Big&Rich, "Save a horse, ride a cowboy"
SOTD: 12/15/07
L is for the way you look at me
O is for the only one I see
V is very, very extraordinary
E is even more than anyone that you adore can
Love is all that I can give to you
Love is more than just a game for two
Two in love can make it
Take my heart and please dont break it
Love was made for me and you
Ecoutez (7th one down)
--> Nat King Cole, "L. O. V. E."
O is for the only one I see
V is very, very extraordinary
E is even more than anyone that you adore can
Love is all that I can give to you
Love is more than just a game for two
Two in love can make it
Take my heart and please dont break it
Love was made for me and you
Ecoutez (7th one down)
--> Nat King Cole, "L. O. V. E."
SOTD: 12/13/07
'Cause we all just wanna be big rockstars
And live in hilltop busses driving fifteen cars
The girls come easy and the drugs come cheap
We'll all stay skinny 'cause we just won't eat
And we'll hang out in the coolest bars
In the VIP with the movie stars
Every good gold digger's
Gonna wind up there
Every Playboy bunny
With her bleach blond hair and well,
Hey hey I wanna be a rockstar
Hey hey I wanna be a rockstar
Listen here
--> Nickleback, "Rockstar"
And live in hilltop busses driving fifteen cars
The girls come easy and the drugs come cheap
We'll all stay skinny 'cause we just won't eat
And we'll hang out in the coolest bars
In the VIP with the movie stars
Every good gold digger's
Gonna wind up there
Every Playboy bunny
With her bleach blond hair and well,
Hey hey I wanna be a rockstar
Hey hey I wanna be a rockstar
Listen here
--> Nickleback, "Rockstar"
Sunday, December 02, 2007
I am officially too old to sleep on the floor
Well, on the floor without a cushion of some sort, at least.
Yep, we lost power during our snow/ice storm last night at about 845P and ended up having a campout in the living room, sleeping bags and all :)
Since our furnace is electric ignited, when we lose power, we lose heat. Given that it was cold out, we decided to camp out in the living room with the gas fireplace. So we dragged out the sleeping bags and the flashlights, and settled down with cat/cat/dog on the floor.
(Also fun for us--when the power goes out, we lose water, since we're on an electric powered well. So we got to have a great night of "don't flush if ya don't gotta". So nice....)
A good time was had by all! My zero degrees-rated mummybag kept me warm and claustrophobic--and one cat and the dog kept me pinned down in various uncomfortable positions--throughout the night.
The other cat? Inside the bag with me all night long. Just like a mink hot water bottle. That periodically sinks its claws into your leg.
So, although I've now realized that my bones no longer desire to sleep on the floor, all in all, it was a fun night :)
Yep, we lost power during our snow/ice storm last night at about 845P and ended up having a campout in the living room, sleeping bags and all :)
Since our furnace is electric ignited, when we lose power, we lose heat. Given that it was cold out, we decided to camp out in the living room with the gas fireplace. So we dragged out the sleeping bags and the flashlights, and settled down with cat/cat/dog on the floor.
(Also fun for us--when the power goes out, we lose water, since we're on an electric powered well. So we got to have a great night of "don't flush if ya don't gotta". So nice....)
A good time was had by all! My zero degrees-rated mummybag kept me warm and claustrophobic--and one cat and the dog kept me pinned down in various uncomfortable positions--throughout the night.
The other cat? Inside the bag with me all night long. Just like a mink hot water bottle. That periodically sinks its claws into your leg.
So, although I've now realized that my bones no longer desire to sleep on the floor, all in all, it was a fun night :)
The SOTDs have disappeared!
Temporarily, of course. I'm back in the middle of an audit again, and it seems that they drive off the SOTDs :)
It should be over by Xmas, so rest assured, I've not forsaken you all :)
It should be over by Xmas, so rest assured, I've not forsaken you all :)
Friday, November 23, 2007
SOTD: 11/23/07
Happy Thanksgiving everybody! Hope you all had turkey and green beans to your heart's content :) Traditionally, my family has always cut their Xmas tree down on the Fri after Xmas, but due to previous years' drought, our farm is not open this weekend.
So, looks like more eating and lounging around for us today! It's a heavy cross to bear....
Anyway, on to the SOTD-->
_____________________________________________
With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!
"Now Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen!
On, Comet! On, Cupid! on, on Donner and Blitzen!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!"
Listen-->
--> Clement Moore, The Night Before Christmas
So, looks like more eating and lounging around for us today! It's a heavy cross to bear....
Anyway, on to the SOTD-->
_____________________________________________
With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!
"Now Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen!
On, Comet! On, Cupid! on, on Donner and Blitzen!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!"
Listen-->
--> Clement Moore, The Night Before Christmas
Monday, November 19, 2007
SOTD: 11/19/07
I hope you know, I hope you know
That this has nothing to do with you
It's personal, myself and I
We've got some straightenin' out to do
And I'm gonna miss you like a child misses their blanket
But I've got to get a move on with my life
Its time to be a big girl now
Listen (3rd one down)
--> Fergie, Big Girls Don't Cry
Sunday, November 18, 2007
SOTD: 11/18/07
I don't hardly know you,
But I'd be willin' to show you,
I know a way to make you,
Laugh at that cowgirl as she's walkin' out your door.
I know a way to make you smile.
Just let me whisper things,
You've never heard before.
Just let me touch you, baby.
Just let me touch you for awhile.
Listen (2nd one down)
--> Alison Kraus, Just Let Me Touch You For A While
But I'd be willin' to show you,
I know a way to make you,
Laugh at that cowgirl as she's walkin' out your door.
I know a way to make you smile.
Just let me whisper things,
You've never heard before.
Just let me touch you, baby.
Just let me touch you for awhile.
Listen (2nd one down)
--> Alison Kraus, Just Let Me Touch You For A While
Saturday, November 17, 2007
I know at least one of my readers
is a blogspot blogger, him- or herself, so...
does anyone know how to get linked stuff to pop up in a separate window? It kind of annoys me to keep hitting the back button to get back to the linked stuff on mairzydoats.
Help!
does anyone know how to get linked stuff to pop up in a separate window? It kind of annoys me to keep hitting the back button to get back to the linked stuff on mairzydoats.
Help!
SOTD: 11/17/07
I remember every little thing
As if it happened only yesterday
Parking by the lake
And there was not another car in sight
And I never had a girl
Looking any better than you did
And all the kids at school
They were wishing they were me that night
Listen
--> Meatloaf, Paradise By The Dashboard Light
As if it happened only yesterday
Parking by the lake
And there was not another car in sight
And I never had a girl
Looking any better than you did
And all the kids at school
They were wishing they were me that night
Listen
--> Meatloaf, Paradise By The Dashboard Light
SOTD: 11/16/07
Wake up call
Caught you in the morning with another one in my bed
Don't you care about me anymore? Don’t you care about me?
I don't think so.
Six foot tall
Came without a warning so I had to shoot him dead
He won't come around here anymore Come around here?
I don't think so.
Listen
--> Maroon 5, Wake Up Call
Caught you in the morning with another one in my bed
Don't you care about me anymore? Don’t you care about me?
I don't think so.
Six foot tall
Came without a warning so I had to shoot him dead
He won't come around here anymore Come around here?
I don't think so.
Listen
--> Maroon 5, Wake Up Call
SOTD: 11/15/07
Say you'll love me ev'ry waking moment;
turn my head with talk of summertime.
Say you need me with you now and always;
promise me that all you say is true,
that's all I ask of you
Listen (4th one down)
--> The Phantom of the Opera, All I Ask of You
turn my head with talk of summertime.
Say you need me with you now and always;
promise me that all you say is true,
that's all I ask of you
Listen (4th one down)
--> The Phantom of the Opera, All I Ask of You
SOTD: 11/14/07
I see you looking at me
I can tell by your eyes that you're feeling me and
I really want you to get close with me.
So won't you dance with me...dance with me.
My drop top's in the parking lot and
I wanna take you back to my spot.
We can snuggle a little, more time to us.
So won't you dance with me...dance with me!
Audio (2nd is better, but slow to start)-->
--> 112: Dance With Me
I can tell by your eyes that you're feeling me and
I really want you to get close with me.
So won't you dance with me...dance with me.
My drop top's in the parking lot and
I wanna take you back to my spot.
We can snuggle a little, more time to us.
So won't you dance with me...dance with me!
Audio (2nd is better, but slow to start)-->
--> 112: Dance With Me
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Sunday, October 28, 2007
SOTD: 10/28/07
Saturday, October 27, 2007
SOTD: 10/27/07
Where it began
I cant begin to knowin
But then I know its growin strong
Was in the spring
And spring became the summer
Who'd have believed you'd come along
Hands, touchin hands
Reachin out
Touchin me
Touchin youuuuuuu!
Ecoutez! (4th one down is the best)
--> Neil Diamond, Sweet Caroline
I cant begin to knowin
But then I know its growin strong
Was in the spring
And spring became the summer
Who'd have believed you'd come along
Hands, touchin hands
Reachin out
Touchin me
Touchin youuuuuuu!
Ecoutez! (4th one down is the best)
--> Neil Diamond, Sweet Caroline
This morning's conversation...
Me (reading cnn.com): "Research shows some Neanderthals were redheads"
DB (sotto voce): "Some still are...."
HEY!!!! >:0
DB (sotto voce): "Some still are...."
HEY!!!! >:0
SOTD: 10/26/07
Think I wanna drive your benz
I dont
If I wanna floss I got my own
Even if you were broke
My love dont cost a thing
Sorry! No e-file for this one!
--> Jennifer Lopez, My Love Don't Cost a Thing
I dont
If I wanna floss I got my own
Even if you were broke
My love dont cost a thing
Sorry! No e-file for this one!
--> Jennifer Lopez, My Love Don't Cost a Thing
Sunday, October 21, 2007
SOTD: 10/21/07
OK, numbers exchanged
Now it's in play
Shouldn't a took you so long
In the first place
I'm just playin' cutie Yeah give me a call
No it's cool You ain't gotta see me to my car
I'm a big girl But you'll find out
Stuck for me
While I drop top and ride out
Wheels spinnin
'Wanna know what shorty all about
But it's cool, Im doin'
And these words is comin' out my mouth
Listen :)
--> Eve/Alicia Keys, Gangsta Lovin
Now it's in play
Shouldn't a took you so long
In the first place
I'm just playin' cutie Yeah give me a call
No it's cool You ain't gotta see me to my car
I'm a big girl But you'll find out
Stuck for me
While I drop top and ride out
Wheels spinnin
'Wanna know what shorty all about
But it's cool, Im doin'
And these words is comin' out my mouth
Listen :)
--> Eve/Alicia Keys, Gangsta Lovin
Sunday, October 07, 2007
Movie Review: The Heartbreak Kid
Cute Persons to look at (0-5): I give it a 3.
For the biceps crowd, there's Ben Stiller's Eddie Cantrow (also here). I've always thought he was cute and funny (and he's shapely, which is always appreciated!! I do love an invitation to the gun show.)
For the stockings crowd, there's 2 choices. There the Malin Akerman, the blonde chick who plays Ben Stiller's wife. Pretty enough, though her character is so annoying that it might be hard to get over. (I guess you could always just plug your ears?)
Alternatively, there's Michelle Monaghan, who plays the love interest Miranda. Mrrrrow.
A Satisfying Ending (0-5): 1. Meh. The ending was a mixed bag. On one hand, you're happy to get what seems like a happy ending. On the other hand, I was really disappointed in Ben Stiller's character and felt sad for my girl Michelle.
Action/adventureness (0-5): 3. There's a good amount of slapstick and pratfalls, which is fun. Some good driving scenes. There was also some, um, action scenes that might surprise. Meant to be funny, but still pretty shocking for a Ben Stiller movie!
Love storyness (0-5): 1. True love story? Not really...not, like, From Here to Eternity love story. Otherwise, there's plenty of love story--the whole movie is full of it.
Good Scaryness (0-5): 0. No scaryness at all. At least not the way I mean it.
Kissing (0-5): 1. Not enough kissing. But, boy, those not-kissing scenes. Funny--and meant to be funny--but pretty graphic!
Cinematography/Special Effects (1-5): 2. Also meh. Some of the scenery was really pretty, but then other times you could tell it was green-screened. The thing is, it's a Farrelley brothers movie, not high cinema.
Extra Credit: 5. Ben Stiller's real-life dad, Jerry, is hilariously rude and potty-mouthed. He alone is worth watching the movie.
Total: 16/35. Made by the people who brought you There's Something About Mary and Superbad, but less enjoyable than either.
For the biceps crowd, there's Ben Stiller's Eddie Cantrow (also here). I've always thought he was cute and funny (and he's shapely, which is always appreciated!! I do love an invitation to the gun show.)
For the stockings crowd, there's 2 choices. There the Malin Akerman, the blonde chick who plays Ben Stiller's wife. Pretty enough, though her character is so annoying that it might be hard to get over. (I guess you could always just plug your ears?)
Alternatively, there's Michelle Monaghan, who plays the love interest Miranda. Mrrrrow.
A Satisfying Ending (0-5): 1. Meh. The ending was a mixed bag. On one hand, you're happy to get what seems like a happy ending. On the other hand, I was really disappointed in Ben Stiller's character and felt sad for my girl Michelle.
Action/adventureness (0-5): 3. There's a good amount of slapstick and pratfalls, which is fun. Some good driving scenes. There was also some, um, action scenes that might surprise. Meant to be funny, but still pretty shocking for a Ben Stiller movie!
Love storyness (0-5): 1. True love story? Not really...not, like, From Here to Eternity love story. Otherwise, there's plenty of love story--the whole movie is full of it.
Good Scaryness (0-5): 0. No scaryness at all. At least not the way I mean it.
Kissing (0-5): 1. Not enough kissing. But, boy, those not-kissing scenes. Funny--and meant to be funny--but pretty graphic!
Cinematography/Special Effects (1-5): 2. Also meh. Some of the scenery was really pretty, but then other times you could tell it was green-screened. The thing is, it's a Farrelley brothers movie, not high cinema.
Extra Credit: 5. Ben Stiller's real-life dad, Jerry, is hilariously rude and potty-mouthed. He alone is worth watching the movie.
Total: 16/35. Made by the people who brought you There's Something About Mary and Superbad, but less enjoyable than either.
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
One of my my sassmouth readers has chastised me...
...for not writing. So, to silence Jen's whining--> Here's today's SOTD!!
Yes, I think they're back. At least it was back en force this morning, since I don't even own this song.
"If someone said three years from now
You'd be long gone
I'd stand up and punch them out
Cause they're all wrongI know better
Cause you said forever
And ever
Who knew"
Listen here
Yes, I think they're back. At least it was back en force this morning, since I don't even own this song.
"If someone said three years from now
You'd be long gone
I'd stand up and punch them out
Cause they're all wrongI know better
Cause you said forever
And ever
Who knew"
Listen here
Sunday, September 23, 2007
I'm back!
Still stuff to clean up, but the audit's over...for now.
You know what that means, right?
MORE SOTD!! Hopefully now that I'll be sleeping at night, my SOTDs will come back. :)
You know what that means, right?
MORE SOTD!! Hopefully now that I'll be sleeping at night, my SOTDs will come back. :)
SOTD: 9/23/07
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Not dead
Nope. Not dead. Just on vacay the first week of Sept and then trapped in an audit these past 2 weeks (I've hardly ever been so tired just from regular work!).
So, I'll return next week with more miscellaneous crap and internal musings, don't worry :)
So, I'll return next week with more miscellaneous crap and internal musings, don't worry :)
Saturday, September 01, 2007
SOTD: 9/1/07
J'ai deux amours
Mon pays et paris
Par eux toujours
Mon cœur est ravi
Manhattan est belle
Mais à quoi bon le nier
Ce qui m'ensorcelle
C'est paris, c'est paris tout entier
Le voir un jour
C'est mon rêve joli
J'ai deux amours
Mon pays et paris
Listen-->
Mon pays et paris
Par eux toujours
Mon cœur est ravi
Manhattan est belle
Mais à quoi bon le nier
Ce qui m'ensorcelle
C'est paris, c'est paris tout entier
Le voir un jour
C'est mon rêve joli
J'ai deux amours
Mon pays et paris
Listen-->
Sunday, August 26, 2007
The wisdom of 12 year old girls
12 year old girl #1: "Meredith [coincidentally], I'm going to show you the belts."
12 year old girl #2: "Um, okay?"
12 year old girl #1: "I really think you need to embrace belts."
Overheard: This weekend at Old Navy
12 year old girl #2: "Um, okay?"
12 year old girl #1: "I really think you need to embrace belts."
Overheard: This weekend at Old Navy
Friday, August 24, 2007
SOTD: 8/24/07
Il n'a pas besoin d'être un milliardaire
Qu'il soit beau, non, ça m'est égal
Il n'a pas besoin d'être une grande lumière
Star du cinéma ni prince royal
Je cherche un homme, un homme, un homme
Qu'il s'appelle Pierre ou Paul ou Tom
Pourvu qu'il donne son maximum
Je cherche un homme, un homme, un homme
-->artha Kitt, Je Cherche Un Homme
Qu'il soit beau, non, ça m'est égal
Il n'a pas besoin d'être une grande lumière
Star du cinéma ni prince royal
Je cherche un homme, un homme, un homme
Qu'il s'appelle Pierre ou Paul ou Tom
Pourvu qu'il donne son maximum
Je cherche un homme, un homme, un homme
-->artha Kitt, Je Cherche Un Homme
Saturday, August 18, 2007
SOTD: 8/17/07
You're beautiful!
You don't need all that makeup
And you don't need to take up, sugar
All of your time in front of the mirror
--Harry Connick Jr; Just Kiss me
You don't need all that makeup
And you don't need to take up, sugar
All of your time in front of the mirror
--Harry Connick Jr; Just Kiss me
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Monday, August 13, 2007
SOTD: 8/13/07
I spent four years prostrate to the higher mind
Got my paper and I was free
--> Indigo Girls: Closer To Fine
Listen 2nd-->
Got my paper and I was free
--> Indigo Girls: Closer To Fine
Listen 2nd-->
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Movie Reveiw: Bourne Ultimatum
Cute Persons to look at (0-5): 3. A "3" mostly because it's heavily balanced in the I-like-boys group's favor. You know, I try to be fair.
For those into stockings and heels: There's mainly Joan Allen (as Pamela Landy) and Julia Stiles (as Nicky Parsons) . They're both good and good-looking in the movie, with Julia Stiles sporting darker hair than her usual (much more attractive on her, I think)
For those into square jaws and biceps: You're mostly looking at David Strathairn and, of course, Matt Damon (sigh). Now, while David Strathairn doesn't really do it for me, I can totally see where he would be attractive to some.
Matt Damon? Well, honestly, do I really even have to specify what's so appealing? Probably not. I mean, the pictures really say it all. Like this one. Don't you just wanna wipe the smirk off his face?
Ok, sorry, I'll move on ;)
A Satisfying Ending (0-5): 3. Hmmm. It's hard to say. There is a definite ending, which I appreciate, but I'm not sure it's the ending I'm looking for. It's...well...it just doesn't really fit with the rest of the series. Although, I guess I can't imagine how else they would have ended the Bourne run. Hmmm.
Love storyness (0-5): 1. Well, it's mostly filled with the wistful longing and confusion over the dead girlfriend from Bourne #2. Poignant and sad--I mean, your heart goes out to Matt Damon (and you find yourself with a burning desire to comfort him...over at your apartment...later on tonight...)--but not very lovey. Hmmm.
Good Scaryness (0-5): 0. No scaryness at all. At least not the way I mean it.
Kissing (0-5): 1. IMHO? Sooo not enough kissing. Yes, I know, the dead girlfriend, but come on, couldn't we at least get some "I'm-sorry-your-girlfriend-drowned-in-and/or-was-shot-and-thrown-into-the-river" consolation-type making out? Nothing!
I'm so disappointed...
Cinematography/Special Effects (1-5): 4. Strictly speaking, the cinematography was awesome. Realistically speaking, I occasionally had to look away from the screen so as to not throw up. Action and any (totally surreptitious!) special effects were very good!
Extra Credit: 1 point because Matt Damon is both cute and nice.
Total: 13/35. I didn't like it as much as the other 2, but then I'm heavily biased on the inclusion of a love story, so take me with a grain of salt. It's really, really good!
SOTD: 8/12/07
Cobrastyle <----It's actually a pretty fun song...not that you can tell this by the "lyrics"....
Listen 4th-->
Listen 4th-->
Saturday, August 11, 2007
I got the nicest compliment today from an old friend of mine...
He said I look better now than I did 10 years ago (uh huh, when I was 23, dig it). My chick friends also said the same thing Fri night. Awwww. I'm so flattered!
Such a nice way to round out an afternoon and evening of shopping the underwear store, freaking out the annoying mall kiosk handlotion salesgirl by holding her hand when she wouldn't leave me alone, drinking a farewell drink with my soon-to-be-Californian old bud, and chatting up my chick friends while they scrapbooked.
All washed down with a grasshopper pie and 4 spoons. :)
Such a nice way to round out an afternoon and evening of shopping the underwear store, freaking out the annoying mall kiosk handlotion salesgirl by holding her hand when she wouldn't leave me alone, drinking a farewell drink with my soon-to-be-Californian old bud, and chatting up my chick friends while they scrapbooked.
All washed down with a grasshopper pie and 4 spoons. :)
SOTD: 8/10/07
Always, no, sometimes, think it's me
But you know I know when it's a dream
I think, er, no, I mean, er, yes, but it's all wrong
That is I think I disagree
--> The Beatles: Strawberry Fields Forever
Listen-->
But you know I know when it's a dream
I think, er, no, I mean, er, yes, but it's all wrong
That is I think I disagree
--> The Beatles: Strawberry Fields Forever
Listen-->
Thursday, August 09, 2007
I would not be surprised to find out I've got new readers...
so, in the spirit of fair play, here are some things you may want to know:
One of my favorite urbandictionary.com words of the day, to date...
Designated Drunk
Oh just wait until I get a chance to assign this to one of you......it's only a matter of time....
Oh just wait until I get a chance to assign this to one of you......it's only a matter of time....
Why do people stand in front of the forks?
There's only one place to get them. Well..okay, there's another forkatorium on the other side of the checkout, but I am here. On this side.
So, therefore, ms. redhaired-chick-wearing-unseasonably-heavyweight-not-to-mention-unflattering-gray-dress-pants-in-the-middle-of-summer--when I'm flitting around you and your friend's fork-front conversation?--saying excuse me 6 or 7 times as I try different approach angles, finally deciding to just buzz the tower (which would normally just be rude, if you weren't so socially retarded)?, JUST GET OUT OF MY WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gosh.
So, therefore, ms. redhaired-chick-wearing-unseasonably-heavyweight-not-to-mention-unflattering-gray-dress-pants-in-the-middle-of-summer--when I'm flitting around you and your friend's fork-front conversation?--saying excuse me 6 or 7 times as I try different approach angles, finally deciding to just buzz the tower (which would normally just be rude, if you weren't so socially retarded)?, JUST GET OUT OF MY WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gosh.
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Monday, August 06, 2007
Saturday, August 04, 2007
My Irish dad isn't drunken, but
since this clip combines 2 things close to my heart, I thought I'd share. Those 2 things? Irish music and a Caddyshack reference, of course.
Ah to be sure an' 'tis enough t' make y' cry--sniff*
*watch those speakers
Ah to be sure an' 'tis enough t' make y' cry--sniff*
*watch those speakers
Yep, that about sums it up.
Yes, yesterday (as I will again, later on today) I spent some time at the McH county fair. It was extra-super hot and sunny--even in a sleeveless shirt--even when distracted by a chocolate covered-funnel cake--even when there were firemen to look at (more on that later)--and so I sat in the 4H tent, waiting to meet a friend of mine from work and his family, just thinking about how miserable all the animals must be.
(And texting my friends, of course. Because if there's anything that the cell phone revolution has done for mankind, it's to let you not seem as much like an idiot while you wait for someone.)
Hey, can I help you with something?
--What? Oh, no, I'm not waiting aimlessly, I'm texting.
Oh, oh, right, of course, sorry, sorry
Anyway, as I saw there drinking my water (and texting), I watched 3 of the local firemen come into the tent to get food. Since I apparently find talking to strangers to be irresistible....
Me (taking a break from my carpal tunnel): Hey guys, how's it going?
Too-skinny fireman 1: Good, thanks
Too-skinny fireman 2: Hey, good, how are you?
John C Reilly fireman 3: Sweaty
A more moist truth has never been spoken.
(And texting my friends, of course. Because if there's anything that the cell phone revolution has done for mankind, it's to let you not seem as much like an idiot while you wait for someone.)
Hey, can I help you with something?
--What? Oh, no, I'm not waiting aimlessly, I'm texting.
Oh, oh, right, of course, sorry, sorry
Anyway, as I saw there drinking my water (and texting), I watched 3 of the local firemen come into the tent to get food. Since I apparently find talking to strangers to be irresistible....
Me (taking a break from my carpal tunnel): Hey guys, how's it going?
Too-skinny fireman 1: Good, thanks
Too-skinny fireman 2: Hey, good, how are you?
John C Reilly fireman 3: Sweaty
A more moist truth has never been spoken.
Friday, August 03, 2007
Another audit down
In case you're wondering where I am, we've had another audit here @ HCY. At always, I really like audits, but I think I may be the only the only one.
Yeah. I'm sure I'm the only one. At least it gives my friends at home a bit of a respite from getting picked on, you know since I have other (occasionally) willing targets around me.
See, every cloud has a silver lining.
Yeah. I'm sure I'm the only one. At least it gives my friends at home a bit of a respite from getting picked on, you know since I have other (occasionally) willing targets around me.
See, every cloud has a silver lining.
Monday, July 23, 2007
SOTD: 7/23/07
Said - said - said: I remember when we used to sit
In the government yard in trenchtown,
--> Bob Marley: No Woman, No Cry
5th One Down-->
In the government yard in trenchtown,
--> Bob Marley: No Woman, No Cry
5th One Down-->
Little Pretty Things
Hi all,
In the interest of non-corporate nepotism, I'm sharing my cousin Terry's ebay store (Terry King Glass) with you. :) Terry is a trained artist who works mostly in glass. And he's from Wisconsin, so he's pretty nice (Wisconsin boys are always nice!).
DB and I both have some of his smaller pieces (cufflinks and a sea turtle, in particular) and they're pretty pretty.
Go visit!
In the interest of non-corporate nepotism, I'm sharing my cousin Terry's ebay store (Terry King Glass) with you. :) Terry is a trained artist who works mostly in glass. And he's from Wisconsin, so he's pretty nice (Wisconsin boys are always nice!).
DB and I both have some of his smaller pieces (cufflinks and a sea turtle, in particular) and they're pretty pretty.
Go visit!
Saturday, July 21, 2007
In case I ever become famous...
Yes, you've been axniously anticipating my as-of-yet unreleased albums Dickie Knows The Wraparound* and There's No Such Thing As A Southbound Rabbit, since 1993.
Now you'll soon be thrilled by my junior effort!!!:
Unfortunately, Tim Has A Thing For My Underwear**
You'll see, someday I'll be on TRL, like, totally talking about where i get inspiration from and, like, how I come up up with the titles for my albums and, like, you can totally say you saw it here first.
*Nintendo NHL 1993! Booyah!
**The fact that I had a roomie named Tim in college makes it all the funnier.
Now you'll soon be thrilled by my junior effort!!!:
Unfortunately, Tim Has A Thing For My Underwear**
You'll see, someday I'll be on TRL, like, totally talking about where i get inspiration from and, like, how I come up up with the titles for my albums and, like, you can totally say you saw it here first.
*Nintendo NHL 1993! Booyah!
**The fact that I had a roomie named Tim in college makes it all the funnier.
Shark Attack 3: Megalodon
Otherwise known as:
The Offer I Got On The Way To Work On Wednesday
So, Wednesday morning, I was sitting in my car on my way in to work, at the stoplight right near HCY, you know, waiting to turn left. I was singing along to the radio--Billy Joel's Still Rock and Roll To Me. (I think I might have been on "How about a pair of pink sidewinders and a bright orange pair of pants?", ah, but it's hard to recall...)
I had the window open, but I did not have my foot up on the side mirror, as usual (that's how I roll). And, as C.A. of HCY inquired, I had remembered to get fully dressed before beginning my pilgrimage that morning.
My light turns green and I turn left. All of a sudden a ratty guy (around 65, maybe?) leans his whole upper body out the window of his ratty S10 and says, "Hey baby, hop in my car and I'll fill in the blank*".
Put any offer you like there, but remember, it was very specific. For those of you who have seen Shark Attack 3: Megalodon, well, you already know ...
In the interest of public safety, I had to tell people at work all about it (of course)!
The HCY comments were as follows:
1) Ew.
2) Are you sure you put your shirt on before you left the house?
3) Can't catch any fish if you don't cast your net.
4) Oh my god, that's gross.
5) I wonder if that ever works?
6) Nice to see his libido is still in charge.
7) Hey, what's wrong with an S10?!?
8) Huh. I'm going to have to try that on the way home.
9) What is wrong with people? and
10) Did you get his number?
Signed--> "Not easily shocked, but this is one for the record..."
*It is at minute marker 1:11 that the most horrible line in the most horrible movie ever made occurs. It is even better if you and your sister are watching it with your parents, which, of course, we were.
Scarred for life.
The Offer I Got On The Way To Work On Wednesday
So, Wednesday morning, I was sitting in my car on my way in to work, at the stoplight right near HCY, you know, waiting to turn left. I was singing along to the radio--Billy Joel's Still Rock and Roll To Me. (I think I might have been on "How about a pair of pink sidewinders and a bright orange pair of pants?", ah, but it's hard to recall...)
I had the window open, but I did not have my foot up on the side mirror, as usual (that's how I roll). And, as C.A. of HCY inquired, I had remembered to get fully dressed before beginning my pilgrimage that morning.
My light turns green and I turn left. All of a sudden a ratty guy (around 65, maybe?) leans his whole upper body out the window of his ratty S10 and says, "Hey baby, hop in my car and I'll fill in the blank*".
Put any offer you like there, but remember, it was very specific. For those of you who have seen Shark Attack 3: Megalodon, well, you already know ...
In the interest of public safety, I had to tell people at work all about it (of course)!
The HCY comments were as follows:
1) Ew.
2) Are you sure you put your shirt on before you left the house?
3) Can't catch any fish if you don't cast your net.
4) Oh my god, that's gross.
5) I wonder if that ever works?
6) Nice to see his libido is still in charge.
7) Hey, what's wrong with an S10?!?
8) Huh. I'm going to have to try that on the way home.
9) What is wrong with people? and
10) Did you get his number?
Signed--> "Not easily shocked, but this is one for the record..."
*It is at minute marker 1:11 that the most horrible line in the most horrible movie ever made occurs. It is even better if you and your sister are watching it with your parents, which, of course, we were.
Scarred for life.
Friday, July 20, 2007
SOTD: 7/20/07
You're home with your own, when company's expected
You're well protected!
--> West Side Story: When You're a Jet
You're well protected!
--> West Side Story: When You're a Jet
Thursday, July 19, 2007
I am, however, retaining
Dean Cain, Carmine Giovinazzo, Gary Sinise, Mark Harmon, Billie Armstrong, Stanley from Jericho, Alan Rickman (voice only, that is)...
and adding what's his name from Boston Legal (no, not William Shatner...).
So, fear not non-standard-hotness celebrities, there's still a place for you in my heart (sniff).
:)
and adding what's his name from Boston Legal (no, not William Shatner...).
So, fear not non-standard-hotness celebrities, there's still a place for you in my heart (sniff).
:)
Changes to "The List"
Yep, I'm making changes to My List. You know, "The" "List"? Everybody's got one. DB's is headed by a collection of oddly hot indie chicks?
I'm am on the verge of removing Jon Bon Jovi. I know, it's so sad. He's been on my training table for years. But look at this picture and you'll know why.
Jon, my friend, I think it's time...
I'm am on the verge of removing Jon Bon Jovi. I know, it's so sad. He's been on my training table for years. But look at this picture and you'll know why.
Jon, my friend, I think it's time...
Monday, July 16, 2007
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Monday, July 09, 2007
Dogs are smart.
Unfortunately, Tim has a thing for my underwear. So much so, that since she was a puppy, I've replaced my whole collection due to her laundry baskey thievery. So much so, that I finally bought a little step-on metal garbage can to serve as a laundry basket solely for underwear.
As of yet, she hasn't figured out how to open it.
So--as such--when I bring a basket of clothes down to wash, I have to tuck a towel over the top of the basket to keep her out. She knows she's not supposed to remove the protective terry barrier, and she follows that rule, even though she doesn't like it.
So what do I find this morning?
Tim, lying on her side next to my laundry basket pulling my underwear out thru the holes in the basket with her front teeth.
Well, technically she didn't break the rules.
Annoying Dog never runs out of annoying. :)
As of yet, she hasn't figured out how to open it.
So--as such--when I bring a basket of clothes down to wash, I have to tuck a towel over the top of the basket to keep her out. She knows she's not supposed to remove the protective terry barrier, and she follows that rule, even though she doesn't like it.
So what do I find this morning?
Tim, lying on her side next to my laundry basket pulling my underwear out thru the holes in the basket with her front teeth.
Well, technically she didn't break the rules.
Annoying Dog never runs out of annoying. :)
Saturday, July 07, 2007
Movie Review: More Than Meets The Eye!
Those of you who knew me when I was young know of my Transformers thing. Those of you who know me now, know of my electronic gadget thing.
I'm going to marry the Transformers movie.
Cute Persons to look at (0-5): 4. Oh, where to begin?
If you're into chicks:
There's the brainy blonde chick who can hack into the Dept of Defense computer systems without disrupting either her hornrimmed glasses or her artfully deconstructed bun. Australian, blue eyes, hot.
And then there's the brunette chick with the juvie record and dirty white tank top who can replace the headers in your cousin's Trans Am in, like, 20 minutes. American, blue eyes, hot.
If I were picking, I'd pick the brunette chick. But that's just me.
If you like dudes:
There's Shia LeBoeuf--too young for me, but decently cute and pretty funny. He does a lot of steamy running around to save the world, which is always attractive in someone you think is cute.
Another option--> Josh Duhamel. He's not usually a top pick of mine for some reason, buuuut, if he showed up at my door, I'd make him some tea. Especially after that motorcycle scene. Whew. Lots of tea.
Oh--Tyrese is also available. He doesn't say much, but he's ripped, so, honestly, it hardly matters.
And, uh, *cough*, there's Bumblebee*. Strong...protective...tall...........yellow? Now if I could only figure out if it's weirder than my childhood crush on Aquaman. It's so hard to decide.
A Satisfying Ending (0-5): 5. OH YEAH!! Good guys win, bad guys lose!!!! Room for a sequel! (Se-quel, Se-quel)
Action/adventureness (0-5): 5. Absolutely awesome. I don't think I've liked an action movie this much since the first Matrix. And that's saying a lot, b/c I really dig action flicks. A lot.
Love storyness (0-5): 3. No true love story, but all the hot folk are ogling each other. Which is nice. Shia LeBoeuf is adorably bumbly when he's around the hot brunette chick.
Good Scaryness (0-5): 1. No true scaryness, unless you're 5. Then maybe. Cartoon-based evilness? Sure, plenty of that.
Kissing (0-5): 1. I only recall one actual kiss. But you know what, it doesn't matter.
Here's why... It's summer and it's a blockbuster movie, so the movie houses are crowded. The movie is full of great Transformer and U.S. military powerhouse action. People were actually cheering out loud. When we weren't cheering, we were laughing. You've been eating candy.
What's my point? At the end of the movie, you're left sweaty, excited, out of breath, and sticky. I don't need the kissing--do you need the kissing?
Cinematography/Special Effects (1-5): 5. Awesome. The car chases were great. The fighter jet/helicopter parts were great. The desert scenes were great. Even the Autobot vs. Decepticon fighting scenes were as realistic as something imaginary could really be.
Extra Credit:
Soundtrack/score? 5 points.
CG stuff? 5 points.
Military exhibitionism? 5 points.
Sam's parents and the all scenes at his house? 5 points
The car/robot/tow truck/Hoover Dam/Sikorsky helicopter/hotwiring/Lockheed Martin F22 Raptor/bitchin' Camaro machine-gadgetry? 5 million freaking points.
Total: 5,000,044/35. I couldn't get DB to stay for the 10pm show. Maybe I can finagle a matinee tomorrow...we'll see...
*http://www.transformersmovie.com/
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I'm going to marry the Transformers movie.
Cute Persons to look at (0-5): 4. Oh, where to begin?
If you're into chicks:
There's the brainy blonde chick who can hack into the Dept of Defense computer systems without disrupting either her hornrimmed glasses or her artfully deconstructed bun. Australian, blue eyes, hot.
And then there's the brunette chick with the juvie record and dirty white tank top who can replace the headers in your cousin's Trans Am in, like, 20 minutes. American, blue eyes, hot.
If I were picking, I'd pick the brunette chick. But that's just me.
If you like dudes:
There's Shia LeBoeuf--too young for me, but decently cute and pretty funny. He does a lot of steamy running around to save the world, which is always attractive in someone you think is cute.
Another option--> Josh Duhamel. He's not usually a top pick of mine for some reason, buuuut, if he showed up at my door, I'd make him some tea. Especially after that motorcycle scene. Whew. Lots of tea.
Oh--Tyrese is also available. He doesn't say much, but he's ripped, so, honestly, it hardly matters.
And, uh, *cough*, there's Bumblebee*. Strong...protective...tall...........yellow? Now if I could only figure out if it's weirder than my childhood crush on Aquaman. It's so hard to decide.
A Satisfying Ending (0-5): 5. OH YEAH!! Good guys win, bad guys lose!!!! Room for a sequel! (Se-quel, Se-quel)
Action/adventureness (0-5): 5. Absolutely awesome. I don't think I've liked an action movie this much since the first Matrix. And that's saying a lot, b/c I really dig action flicks. A lot.
Love storyness (0-5): 3. No true love story, but all the hot folk are ogling each other. Which is nice. Shia LeBoeuf is adorably bumbly when he's around the hot brunette chick.
Good Scaryness (0-5): 1. No true scaryness, unless you're 5. Then maybe. Cartoon-based evilness? Sure, plenty of that.
Kissing (0-5): 1. I only recall one actual kiss. But you know what, it doesn't matter.
Here's why... It's summer and it's a blockbuster movie, so the movie houses are crowded. The movie is full of great Transformer and U.S. military powerhouse action. People were actually cheering out loud. When we weren't cheering, we were laughing. You've been eating candy.
What's my point? At the end of the movie, you're left sweaty, excited, out of breath, and sticky. I don't need the kissing--do you need the kissing?
Cinematography/Special Effects (1-5): 5. Awesome. The car chases were great. The fighter jet/helicopter parts were great. The desert scenes were great. Even the Autobot vs. Decepticon fighting scenes were as realistic as something imaginary could really be.
Extra Credit:
Soundtrack/score? 5 points.
CG stuff? 5 points.
Military exhibitionism? 5 points.
Sam's parents and the all scenes at his house? 5 points
The car/robot/tow truck/Hoover Dam/Sikorsky helicopter/hotwiring/Lockheed Martin F22 Raptor/bitchin' Camaro machine-gadgetry? 5 million freaking points.
Total: 5,000,044/35. I couldn't get DB to stay for the 10pm show. Maybe I can finagle a matinee tomorrow...we'll see...
*http://www.transformersmovie.com/
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SOTD: 7/7/07
Friday, July 06, 2007
Also a Guestmap
Click on View My Guestmap at the very bottom. I'm not sure I'm going to keep it, so we'll see...
If you wish to stick your pin the map, feel free to use a fake name (or initials or whatever), but the 2 required fields seem to be Name and Comments.
Lemme know if it's interesting enough to keep...
If you wish to stick your pin the map, feel free to use a fake name (or initials or whatever), but the 2 required fields seem to be Name and Comments.
Lemme know if it's interesting enough to keep...
Something new-->
I've added a "What Happened This Day In History?" block to the very bottom of Mairzydoats. It's right under the ticker.
I guess I'm assuming you guys can see the ticker?? Let me know if you can see the History.
I guess I'm assuming you guys can see the ticker?? Let me know if you can see the History.
SOTD: 7/6/07
Today's SOTD is "Before He Cheats" (by Carrie Underwood?).
I don't even like it, although I know a lot of people who do, so maybe my subC is more mainstream than I am?
Who knows...?
EditedToAdd-->
You know why I don't like it? Because she's spending 3.5 minutes talking about what she's going to do to him and his car.
Babe. If you're going to leave him for it, just go. Go. No need to go all Buckcherry---just move it on out.
I don't think it's this one chick's responsibility to protect the rest of womankind (at least not the ones she doesn't know), and I really doubt having to get a new paint job on his pretty little souped up 4WD is going to fix his wagon.
I'm just sayin'.
Audio:
I don't even like it, although I know a lot of people who do, so maybe my subC is more mainstream than I am?
Who knows...?
EditedToAdd-->
You know why I don't like it? Because she's spending 3.5 minutes talking about what she's going to do to him and his car.
Babe. If you're going to leave him for it, just go. Go. No need to go all Buckcherry---just move it on out.
I don't think it's this one chick's responsibility to protect the rest of womankind (at least not the ones she doesn't know), and I really doubt having to get a new paint job on his pretty little souped up 4WD is going to fix his wagon.
I'm just sayin'.
Audio:
Thursday, July 05, 2007
S.O.T.D. for 7/5/07
Every morning of my life, I wake up with a song in my head. Sometimes it's the same song for a couple days, sometimes I have no idea where it came from. DB used to ask me what my soundtrack was each day.
I really don't know what my subconscious mind is doing while I'm sleeping...(!)
Todays' song is: Country Grammer [sic] by Nelly. Specifically--> "I drive fastly, call me Jeff Gord-on...In the black SS with the naviga-tion".
Except it's "blue" SS in my head, as a coworker of mine drives a blue one.
me...and...my subCONscious...strolling down the AV-en-ue...
Sucky audio version-->
I really don't know what my subconscious mind is doing while I'm sleeping...(!)
Todays' song is: Country Grammer [sic] by Nelly. Specifically--> "I drive fastly, call me Jeff Gord-on...In the black SS with the naviga-tion".
Except it's "blue" SS in my head, as a coworker of mine drives a blue one.
me...and...my subCONscious...strolling down the AV-en-ue...
Sucky audio version-->
Getting Your iPod to Play In Your Car: A Public Service Announcement
Since, apparently, most places that sell assistance devices for this very problem don't give their staff any information to work with...
True, I don't really need to listen to my Pod in my car, but then I don't really need an iPod to begin with. However, since I have both the car and the Pod, I recently set off on a mission to make them work together.
I did a little initial survey, results are as follows:
1) My coworker H.W. from HCY has an iTrip and didn't recommend it. He has a very long drive to work and said that he kept having to switch FM frequencies as he drove b/c the available frequencies kept changing.
Maybe I should stop here for those unfamiliar. There are several options for getting one's player to make nice with one's car. You could be spoiled like DB and your car could have a built-in port wherein you just plug the cord in--et voila! Music comes out the speakers! Option 2?--> a cassette adapter, much like those that the old portable CD players used B4 cars had them built-in. Option 3 is an FM transmitter. Basically, the player plugs into the transmitter (in a variety of ways, depending on the manufacturer) and that machine sends the music via an FM radio signal to your car radio using a frequency that's not being used by an actual radio station in your area.
And therein lies the problem. More on that later.
2) The Radio Shack guy said that the Monster brand FM transmitter one was really the best.
3) Nicholas at Best Buy in McHenry said that the Monster brand FM transmitter was really the best.
So, there, there's my initial market research.
As for the experimentation...
First I tried the Griffin iTrip ($49.99 @ Meijer), against H.W.'s advice. I believe this one is only for iPod? Eh, but I'm not sure.
It uses the iPod's battery (which was fine with me--I wasn't really looking for an item that also charged my Pod). It's about .5 x 1.5 inches and plugs into the iPod charging dock on the bottom of the Pod. That's it. Very unobtrusive, which I liked. Basically, you tune the iTrip and your car radio to the same frequency (I chose 87.9) and hit Play. Music comes out.
Technically, it worked. The setup and use were uncomplicated. Music came out. It wasn't distorted or anything. There were 2 problems, though. The minor one was that the radio had to be turned up very loud to decently hear the music. Like don't accidentally hit the wrong button or you eardrums will burst loud--not that desirable, as I accidentally hit the wrong button twice during my 15 min drive home from Meijer. Ouch.
The major problem was that there was a lot of noise. I'd call it tape noise, except there wasn't a tape. It was the kind of noise you'd hear on a cassette tape if you didn't turn the Dolby Noise Reduction on. Bummer.
For $49.99, I couldn't live with it, so back it went the very next day.
The same day I returned the iTrip, I decided to try another option. This time I chose the Belkin TuneCast II for $39.99. A oval piece, white, about 2 x 1.5 inches with a cord sticking out. This one was battery powered (2AAA) and plugged into the 3.5mm headphone jack on the Pod. It actually is made to work with any mp3 player.
I noticed after I got it all together, that it had been previously been opened, and I was about to see why. The "tape" noise was better. The volume problem was the same. It was disposable battery powered, which I wasn't really that thrilled with. It only worked between frequencies 88.1 - 107.9, so I couldn't use the 87.9, which was less than ideal.
Better, yes. Good enough? Alas, no. I couldn't live with the noise. I'm like the Princess and the Pea--ask DB. I can't stand little scrapey noises--they drive me insane.
So--on July 3rd, after DB's softball game, we returned the poor thing to Meijer. I saw, sitting on the return counter, the iTrip I had returned earlier that afternoon.
I felt a little bad for being a serial returner, but if stores would just give their (electronics, in this case) employees some information to work with, people wouldn't keep returning things that don't work.
So, this time, DB and I picked out a DLO transmitter with 2 adjustable arms that plugs into the cigarette lighter (for $99, ack!) and a Belkin tape adapter for $19.99. I figured that if the DLO didn't work, I would just go with the supercool tape adapter.
The DLO-->
Much, much better than the previous 2 adapters! It's powered via the cigarette lighter--the port of which is then attached to 2 adjustable arms that will prop your Pod up at a decent height and angle so you don't crash while driving.
DB and I installed it while sitting in the Meijer parking lot, in the rain, watching the McHenry fireworks. It took longer than I expected to get it all together. It's not that it's terribly complicated, but the fit adapters (for the Nano, in my case) didn't really seem to actually fit. Could be a DLO problem, could be the 8gb nano is an odd size.
Also, the adjustable arms adjust via a series of hinges with screw tighteners. It was hard to wrap our brains around the angles needed to get the Pod into a particular position, b/c you couldn't really adjust the thing as it was in place in the cigarette lighter. So it was a half hour of fidget--check--nope, not right--fiddle--check--oops, wrong side--etc--etc.
Finally it was in a good position. Docked the Pod, aligned the radio stations, and music came out. It was markedly better than the other 2 choices had been. At the time, I noticed no noise at all, even though I had to use the 88.1 - 107.9 frequency range. The volume level had to be louder, but not that loud. The display was soothing shade of blue.
With the blue lights and the bionic arm, I kind of felt like a state trooper in my car--which already has 2 gear shifters in the front console due to the 4WD. So that was kind of cool.
Alas,
as of this morning, I think I'm going to return this one too. It's fine, I probably could live with it. For pop, rap, or rock music, it's great. For the ragtime, classical, RatPack, and swing music I tried this morning, I can hear the noise. I am being picky, but for $99 who wants to think "hey this'd sound great without all that hiss."
So, as I drove to work this morning, I tried the Belkin Cassette Adapter. That's all that's in the box. The adapter. Not even any instructions--which, I suppose, would say: "Stick This In Your Tape Deck".
Cassette thing in the cassette deck, plug in the 3.5mm port, music came out. The sound is good--not exactly as good as the Pod sounds thru earphones, but still good.
For now, this is the one I'm keeping.
Pros: it works.
Cons: it's nerdy white and about as cool as it was in 1999 when you'd balance your portable CD player on the car seat next to you--hoping it wouldn't skip.
Yep, you need to have a tape deck in the car, which are going the way of the dinosaurs, but it works for me.
Meijer didn't sell the Monster brand transmitter--if I see one, I might give it a shot. The Chicago radio frequencies are crowded, though--it's not like the middle of Montana, where you might have 20 empty ones to choose from. There are about 5 here.
I'll keep you posted.
True, I don't really need to listen to my Pod in my car, but then I don't really need an iPod to begin with. However, since I have both the car and the Pod, I recently set off on a mission to make them work together.
I did a little initial survey, results are as follows:
1) My coworker H.W. from HCY has an iTrip and didn't recommend it. He has a very long drive to work and said that he kept having to switch FM frequencies as he drove b/c the available frequencies kept changing.
Maybe I should stop here for those unfamiliar. There are several options for getting one's player to make nice with one's car. You could be spoiled like DB and your car could have a built-in port wherein you just plug the cord in--et voila! Music comes out the speakers! Option 2?--> a cassette adapter, much like those that the old portable CD players used B4 cars had them built-in. Option 3 is an FM transmitter. Basically, the player plugs into the transmitter (in a variety of ways, depending on the manufacturer) and that machine sends the music via an FM radio signal to your car radio using a frequency that's not being used by an actual radio station in your area.
And therein lies the problem. More on that later.
2) The Radio Shack guy said that the Monster brand FM transmitter one was really the best.
3) Nicholas at Best Buy in McHenry said that the Monster brand FM transmitter was really the best.
So, there, there's my initial market research.
As for the experimentation...
First I tried the Griffin iTrip ($49.99 @ Meijer), against H.W.'s advice. I believe this one is only for iPod? Eh, but I'm not sure.
It uses the iPod's battery (which was fine with me--I wasn't really looking for an item that also charged my Pod). It's about .5 x 1.5 inches and plugs into the iPod charging dock on the bottom of the Pod. That's it. Very unobtrusive, which I liked. Basically, you tune the iTrip and your car radio to the same frequency (I chose 87.9) and hit Play. Music comes out.
Technically, it worked. The setup and use were uncomplicated. Music came out. It wasn't distorted or anything. There were 2 problems, though. The minor one was that the radio had to be turned up very loud to decently hear the music. Like don't accidentally hit the wrong button or you eardrums will burst loud--not that desirable, as I accidentally hit the wrong button twice during my 15 min drive home from Meijer. Ouch.
The major problem was that there was a lot of noise. I'd call it tape noise, except there wasn't a tape. It was the kind of noise you'd hear on a cassette tape if you didn't turn the Dolby Noise Reduction on. Bummer.
For $49.99, I couldn't live with it, so back it went the very next day.
The same day I returned the iTrip, I decided to try another option. This time I chose the Belkin TuneCast II for $39.99. A oval piece, white, about 2 x 1.5 inches with a cord sticking out. This one was battery powered (2AAA) and plugged into the 3.5mm headphone jack on the Pod. It actually is made to work with any mp3 player.
I noticed after I got it all together, that it had been previously been opened, and I was about to see why. The "tape" noise was better. The volume problem was the same. It was disposable battery powered, which I wasn't really that thrilled with. It only worked between frequencies 88.1 - 107.9, so I couldn't use the 87.9, which was less than ideal.
Better, yes. Good enough? Alas, no. I couldn't live with the noise. I'm like the Princess and the Pea--ask DB. I can't stand little scrapey noises--they drive me insane.
So--on July 3rd, after DB's softball game, we returned the poor thing to Meijer. I saw, sitting on the return counter, the iTrip I had returned earlier that afternoon.
I felt a little bad for being a serial returner, but if stores would just give their (electronics, in this case) employees some information to work with, people wouldn't keep returning things that don't work.
So, this time, DB and I picked out a DLO transmitter with 2 adjustable arms that plugs into the cigarette lighter (for $99, ack!) and a Belkin tape adapter for $19.99. I figured that if the DLO didn't work, I would just go with the supercool tape adapter.
The DLO-->
Much, much better than the previous 2 adapters! It's powered via the cigarette lighter--the port of which is then attached to 2 adjustable arms that will prop your Pod up at a decent height and angle so you don't crash while driving.
DB and I installed it while sitting in the Meijer parking lot, in the rain, watching the McHenry fireworks. It took longer than I expected to get it all together. It's not that it's terribly complicated, but the fit adapters (for the Nano, in my case) didn't really seem to actually fit. Could be a DLO problem, could be the 8gb nano is an odd size.
Also, the adjustable arms adjust via a series of hinges with screw tighteners. It was hard to wrap our brains around the angles needed to get the Pod into a particular position, b/c you couldn't really adjust the thing as it was in place in the cigarette lighter. So it was a half hour of fidget--check--nope, not right--fiddle--check--oops, wrong side--etc--etc.
Finally it was in a good position. Docked the Pod, aligned the radio stations, and music came out. It was markedly better than the other 2 choices had been. At the time, I noticed no noise at all, even though I had to use the 88.1 - 107.9 frequency range. The volume level had to be louder, but not that loud. The display was soothing shade of blue.
With the blue lights and the bionic arm, I kind of felt like a state trooper in my car--which already has 2 gear shifters in the front console due to the 4WD. So that was kind of cool.
Alas,
as of this morning, I think I'm going to return this one too. It's fine, I probably could live with it. For pop, rap, or rock music, it's great. For the ragtime, classical, RatPack, and swing music I tried this morning, I can hear the noise. I am being picky, but for $99 who wants to think "hey this'd sound great without all that hiss."
So, as I drove to work this morning, I tried the Belkin Cassette Adapter. That's all that's in the box. The adapter. Not even any instructions--which, I suppose, would say: "Stick This In Your Tape Deck".
Cassette thing in the cassette deck, plug in the 3.5mm port, music came out. The sound is good--not exactly as good as the Pod sounds thru earphones, but still good.
For now, this is the one I'm keeping.
Pros: it works.
Cons: it's nerdy white and about as cool as it was in 1999 when you'd balance your portable CD player on the car seat next to you--hoping it wouldn't skip.
Yep, you need to have a tape deck in the car, which are going the way of the dinosaurs, but it works for me.
Meijer didn't sell the Monster brand transmitter--if I see one, I might give it a shot. The Chicago radio frequencies are crowded, though--it's not like the middle of Montana, where you might have 20 empty ones to choose from. There are about 5 here.
I'll keep you posted.
MiniReview: Music and Lyrics
Drew Barrymore, Hugh Grant, Brad Garrett...
I had not seen this movie until this past Sunday when DB and I on-demanded it from (the total cable monopoly) Comcast. I was a little surprised when DB wanted to see it, as it's a bit of a chick flick, but then it occurred to me that Drew falls into the same bucket as Belinda Carlisle, Lisa Loeb, and Pink-->
DB's Somewhat Eclectic Collection of Chicks He Thinks Are Cute.
Suddenly it all made sense...
It was a really cute and entertaining movie! Drew is funny and adorable as she is in all her movies. Hugh Grant was the same--he should really stick to romantic comedies such as this, they're really his forte. I mean, it's hard to get over the Divine Brown Incident, don't get me wrong, but I still like him on film, you know?
Brad Garrett was his excellent very tall, deadpan self.
I give it a home rating of 4 out of 5.
5: Definitely worth watching--even via pay-per-view
4: It's on free TV? Absolutely watch it. And, honestly, even if it's not free, watch it then too.
3: It's a fine way to waste an afternoon on the couch
2: If it's the only thing on, it's not going to kill you
1: Not even if it's raining, you're watching TBS, and you'd have to get up to fetch the remote. I mean, you're going to have to get up at some point anyway, what with all the iced tea you've been drinking. Do yourself a favor...do the world a favor. Using only your humble thumb, send a message to Comcast to stop playing sucky movies on days when you can't play outside.
After all, If you're going to spend the day on the couch letting the dog in and out (in again, out again, in and out, oh, then in, oops, out again...), at least watch something decent.
Like a Buffy marathon, for instance.
.
I had not seen this movie until this past Sunday when DB and I on-demanded it from (the total cable monopoly) Comcast. I was a little surprised when DB wanted to see it, as it's a bit of a chick flick, but then it occurred to me that Drew falls into the same bucket as Belinda Carlisle, Lisa Loeb, and Pink-->
DB's Somewhat Eclectic Collection of Chicks He Thinks Are Cute.
Suddenly it all made sense...
It was a really cute and entertaining movie! Drew is funny and adorable as she is in all her movies. Hugh Grant was the same--he should really stick to romantic comedies such as this, they're really his forte. I mean, it's hard to get over the Divine Brown Incident, don't get me wrong, but I still like him on film, you know?
Brad Garrett was his excellent very tall, deadpan self.
I give it a home rating of 4 out of 5.
5: Definitely worth watching--even via pay-per-view
4: It's on free TV? Absolutely watch it. And, honestly, even if it's not free, watch it then too.
3: It's a fine way to waste an afternoon on the couch
2: If it's the only thing on, it's not going to kill you
1: Not even if it's raining, you're watching TBS, and you'd have to get up to fetch the remote. I mean, you're going to have to get up at some point anyway, what with all the iced tea you've been drinking. Do yourself a favor...do the world a favor. Using only your humble thumb, send a message to Comcast to stop playing sucky movies on days when you can't play outside.
After all, If you're going to spend the day on the couch letting the dog in and out (in again, out again, in and out, oh, then in, oops, out again...), at least watch something decent.
Like a Buffy marathon, for instance.
.
Sunday, July 01, 2007
Moving Day
Moving Day went well for my sissy, BIL , and my most adorable niece.
A few minor furniture incidents, a few scrapes on the walls, minor injuries for all involved.
Subs and beer for lunch while sitting in the middle of the living room floor.
Pizza and beer for dinner while sitting at random kitchen chairs.
Transporting the cat to the new house in a cardboard box.
Didn't witness any broken glass, but otherwise, it seems like the world moving-house order is still intact...
A few minor furniture incidents, a few scrapes on the walls, minor injuries for all involved.
Subs and beer for lunch while sitting in the middle of the living room floor.
Pizza and beer for dinner while sitting at random kitchen chairs.
Transporting the cat to the new house in a cardboard box.
Didn't witness any broken glass, but otherwise, it seems like the world moving-house order is still intact...
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