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?
Monday, May 26, 2008
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
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