(this was found during a company search at work)
1.31.2008
1.29.2008
SOTM - Shadowplay
Shadowplay a Joy Dvision cover by The Killers....most excellent song. It has become my song of Jan. 08. No good reason why. Read the lyrics and it doesn't fit me seeing how my month and relationship(s) have gone. But the undertone is quite haunting and I think that is was has allured me into playing the song over and over and over.
It's like that time on 90210 when Dylan dumped Brenda and she wouldn't stop listening to one song......I think it was by REM?? and don't laugh at me, I KNOW that you know what episode I'm talking about!
Good song. The music vid....not quite sure what to think. Unique but not brilliant in my mind. If I had known more about Joy Division, I'd may think differently.
It's like that time on 90210 when Dylan dumped Brenda and she wouldn't stop listening to one song......I think it was by REM?? and don't laugh at me, I KNOW that you know what episode I'm talking about!
Shadowplay by The Killers
To the centre of the city where all roads meet, waiting for you
To the depths of the ocean where all hopes sank, searching for you
Moving through the silence without motion, waiting for you
In a room with a window in the corner I found truth
In the shadowplay acting out your own death, knowing no more
As the assassins all grouped in four lines, dancing on the floor
And with cold steel, odour on their bodies made a move to connect
I could only stare in disbelief as the crowds all left
I did everything, everything I wanted to
I let them use you for their own ends
To the centre of the city in the night, waiting for you
To the centre of the city in the night, waiting for you
Good song. The music vid....not quite sure what to think. Unique but not brilliant in my mind. If I had known more about Joy Division, I'd may think differently.
1.28.2008
Less is More?
From favorite Ag blogger......
Sad but true. Thank you to our national leaders, way to be passive.
I'm thinking about taking that approach at my job. I figure if I would just sit around, whine a bit and start to do some finger pointing, surely they will keep me on board. Who really needs to make a sale anyway?! Oh I know what I'll do.....I'll spend the next week revamping our kitchen.
What? I figured if the people that lead our nation can do that, I certainly could too.
I guess you could be frustrated by this lack of action. On the other hand, a spin on the accountability axiom being followed is: The less they do, the less damage follows.
Steve Kopperud, Inside DC on the Brownfield Network
Sad but true. Thank you to our national leaders, way to be passive.
I'm thinking about taking that approach at my job. I figure if I would just sit around, whine a bit and start to do some finger pointing, surely they will keep me on board. Who really needs to make a sale anyway?! Oh I know what I'll do.....I'll spend the next week revamping our kitchen.
What? I figured if the people that lead our nation can do that, I certainly could too.
1.24.2008
THE LIST Amuses Me
I go on Craigslist for various reasons. More than anything, for when I need to find a place to live. But now I check it out for amusement.
Here are some examples.....
Under Free Stuff:
If you feel like you can't afford a mousepad...NO WORRIES!!
Or how about a coupon for infant formula?!
A 1999 H.S. Yearkbook.
And if you don't feel like keeping the previous junk, you can throw it away in a FREE garbage can!
The other thing I enjoy looking up for amusement (and may have added to once for kicks) is the activities page...
You can check out an advertisement for dating 'eccentric' nerds. Trust me. You don't need to go through an ad to do that in DC.
Or, if you are the one in 20 people in the entire world who needs a Munchkins player...look no further....
And lastly, if you're lonely and just want someone to go to a concert with you....
(though, I do feel bad cause I know what it's like to want to go to a concert so badly but have no one to go with cause you're new)
Here are some examples.....
(Updated 1/29/08 - a number of these links no longer work due to their status on Craigslist, I apologize for lack of humor viewing opportunities)
Under Free Stuff:
If you feel like you can't afford a mousepad...NO WORRIES!!
Or how about a coupon for infant formula?!
A 1999 H.S. Yearkbook.
And if you don't feel like keeping the previous junk, you can throw it away in a FREE garbage can!
The other thing I enjoy looking up for amusement (and may have added to once for kicks) is the activities page...
You can check out an advertisement for dating 'eccentric' nerds. Trust me. You don't need to go through an ad to do that in DC.
Or, if you are the one in 20 people in the entire world who needs a Munchkins player...look no further....
And lastly, if you're lonely and just want someone to go to a concert with you....
(though, I do feel bad cause I know what it's like to want to go to a concert so badly but have no one to go with cause you're new)
1.21.2008
The New Rants....Hillesque
I don't work in DC, nor do I live there anymore. But I still hear the rants of old friends who do and even my favorite ag blogger jumped on the wagon. And what is the latest rant....? Could it be the '08 overbearings of primaries galore with no solidified answers? Could it be the media boom on the so-called-to-maybe-happen 'economic stimulus package'? No. It's Pelosi & Companies changing of the Hill cafeterias over to green. The overhaul included the decline of Starbucks with replacement of fair-trade coffee. Biodegradeable tablewear (though the straws are SO biodegradeable that they start the process early when dunked in warm liquds, i.e. coffee). And let's us not forget that ALL food products are claimed to be BST, antibiotic and taste - FREE but much more expensive.
As much as I don't care...I do. So now, my thoughts.
First of all, I've never worked on the Hill. But I do know a few things about Hill staffers. And the biggest thing is that majority of those who eat in the Hill cafeterias make zip for money (~ $27,000/year). You may say, "Why don't they bring there own food..??" That is often a good idea, but the Hill is a lot like campus dorm life. You have little in your dormitory for food storage, etc.; you instead you eat in the cafeteria.
Also, kudos to the whole moving to recyclable foodwear. That is good. I'm pro-recycling. I'm the kid from the days of the "Recycle, Reduce, Reuse!" song era. I started my own family's first ever recycling program (it took a bit of lobbying on my part, might I add). But it is sad to find out that much of the recycling yet today isn't always recycled and then the stuff that is....uses just as much energy to 'recycle' thus leaving you with an bit of question on what is better? Luckily for you recycling types, I'm still pro-it, for the fact that I hate stuff taking up valuable space and non-biodegradeable stuff does that.
And my final thought is.....wow. Thanks guys. I'm glad we can accomplish revamping the Hill cafeterias to a more posch/green state but yet it is beyond your comprehension of the million of more worthwhile bills that are standing there, unresovled.
Please, go kum-ba-yah over that.
As much as I don't care...I do. So now, my thoughts.
First of all, I've never worked on the Hill. But I do know a few things about Hill staffers. And the biggest thing is that majority of those who eat in the Hill cafeterias make zip for money (~ $27,000/year). You may say, "Why don't they bring there own food..??" That is often a good idea, but the Hill is a lot like campus dorm life. You have little in your dormitory for food storage, etc.; you instead you eat in the cafeteria.
Also, kudos to the whole moving to recyclable foodwear. That is good. I'm pro-recycling. I'm the kid from the days of the "Recycle, Reduce, Reuse!" song era. I started my own family's first ever recycling program (it took a bit of lobbying on my part, might I add). But it is sad to find out that much of the recycling yet today isn't always recycled and then the stuff that is....uses just as much energy to 'recycle' thus leaving you with an bit of question on what is better? Luckily for you recycling types, I'm still pro-it, for the fact that I hate stuff taking up valuable space and non-biodegradeable stuff does that.
And my final thought is.....wow. Thanks guys. I'm glad we can accomplish revamping the Hill cafeterias to a more posch/green state but yet it is beyond your comprehension of the million of more worthwhile bills that are standing there, unresovled.
Please, go kum-ba-yah over that.
1.16.2008
Yum?
That's it. I'm not forcing myself to eat this bowl of death anymore. The said bowl is a bean stew that I created last night. This ultimately proves, even moreso, that I am Norwegian and German; people who rock potatoes and meat....not beans. Sad thing is that I even added extra sugar and spice with chunks of meat and let the darn thing simmer for 2 1/2 hours. I guess I should've let it simmer just a little longer. I think I'll try to turn it into a 'fiesta bake' tonight. That will equal the addition of dairy products to it and throwing it on a tortilla.
Luckily my culinary skills aren't always that poor (but seriously, you could actually mortar walls with this stew, I'm not lying!).
I am going to give praise to my work (job). As in, I am a very lucky person in such a way that I have the ability to make all final calls on where I go and what I do for marketing/sales internationally. The bad thing is that I'm good at marketing but that whole sales thing kinda eludes me. I've been trained my entire life on the marketing edge but lack that final push for a sale. It's a bit frustrating. Granted I'm in a whole new territory with a specialty product (i.e. it's not commodity and tariffs are a pain in the ass for our product thus allowing for many cold call skeptics!).
The challenge is nice to have. But remember the saying, "Be careful of what you wish for?" Yeah, I'm totally feeling the reprecussions of that. Starting about 8 months ago I had wished for a more challenging job with great freedom. Now I have both and I'm wringing my hands over it. My desk is covered in about 5 inches of paperwork, research books are sprawled about and my email reminders are dinging me into a permanent headache.
So far my only ways of curing all 'aliments' of this job is by consuming container-load quantities of Dunkin Donuts coffee (to a point where I shake), work until the daylight is no longer a thought and email until my fingers bleed. I understand that in sales you need to 'talk' to people. But my world is a bit different because A) my clients speak little English, B) Our products require specific specs (documentation) and C) My clients work hours are between 8pm - 4am EST. Now, I do work late at night so I can make calls....but again, that whole language issue usually results in me speaking VERY loudly and slowly, sounding like an idiot.
While my job does present some challenges that are to be expected at the first six months on the job, it has more perks. My freedom. The ability to travel. Opportunity to better understand the flow of monies worldwide, etc. Not to mention, it's for the food science nerd in all of us.
If only I was given a budget for my Dunkin Donuts coffee breaks....then I'd be set.
Luckily my culinary skills aren't always that poor (but seriously, you could actually mortar walls with this stew, I'm not lying!).
I am going to give praise to my work (job). As in, I am a very lucky person in such a way that I have the ability to make all final calls on where I go and what I do for marketing/sales internationally. The bad thing is that I'm good at marketing but that whole sales thing kinda eludes me. I've been trained my entire life on the marketing edge but lack that final push for a sale. It's a bit frustrating. Granted I'm in a whole new territory with a specialty product (i.e. it's not commodity and tariffs are a pain in the ass for our product thus allowing for many cold call skeptics!).
The challenge is nice to have. But remember the saying, "Be careful of what you wish for?" Yeah, I'm totally feeling the reprecussions of that. Starting about 8 months ago I had wished for a more challenging job with great freedom. Now I have both and I'm wringing my hands over it. My desk is covered in about 5 inches of paperwork, research books are sprawled about and my email reminders are dinging me into a permanent headache.
So far my only ways of curing all 'aliments' of this job is by consuming container-load quantities of Dunkin Donuts coffee (to a point where I shake), work until the daylight is no longer a thought and email until my fingers bleed. I understand that in sales you need to 'talk' to people. But my world is a bit different because A) my clients speak little English, B) Our products require specific specs (documentation) and C) My clients work hours are between 8pm - 4am EST. Now, I do work late at night so I can make calls....but again, that whole language issue usually results in me speaking VERY loudly and slowly, sounding like an idiot.
While my job does present some challenges that are to be expected at the first six months on the job, it has more perks. My freedom. The ability to travel. Opportunity to better understand the flow of monies worldwide, etc. Not to mention, it's for the food science nerd in all of us.
If only I was given a budget for my Dunkin Donuts coffee breaks....then I'd be set.
1.11.2008
WOTD
Today the "Word of the Day" is albeit.
A) It's cute
B) People don't use it enough
C) It is so proper sounding and efficient when used (i.e. shortens ones' sentence)
I just used it and it made me happy. Go figure. I'm odd. Perhaps I'm a little crazed on Dunkin' Donuts coffee at the moment and running around like a mad woman at work and trying to focus on everything but last night. I'm also excited because I'm heading down to DC tonight to kick it with my peeps who I miss like something mad. I'm a bit out of touch with politics and want in; so a good dose of prancing around the Hill for a night should fulfill my needs.
Okay, I'm just realizing that this is a worthless post. Sorry. But before it becomes anymore worthless.....I want to ask you to please keep in your thoughts with the following friend's parents who are fighting illness/going through surgrey, etc....Liz, Rach, Garrett, Tony and my own father.
It stinks to know that so many of my close friends' parents are in such horrible states of health. I still have a hard time grasping the fact that my once, very healthy and robust father, now can barely walk or stand upright because of the detrimental power of multiple sclerosis. Who'd think that people, such as my friends and I, who are in our mid-20's are now constantly worrying about the health of their parents. For the longest time I thought that didn't happen until you were in your 40's and with your own family. Nowdays it seems like you are barely on your own and you are making a U-turn home to help your own parents (I can't say I've done that,yet, but there is always Plan B).
I am, and know that my friends are more than anything, so happy and lucky to still have our parents. Granted my own father cannot do what he used to and yes, I'm a bit freaked that his condition changes so fast and only for the worse. But I can still talk to him, I can still see him and more than anything I can still hug him. For for that I am thankful!
Good luck and get well to Liz's dad and his surgery and to Rach's mom and her chemo. You are strong!!!
A) It's cute
B) People don't use it enough
C) It is so proper sounding and efficient when used (i.e. shortens ones' sentence)
I just used it and it made me happy. Go figure. I'm odd. Perhaps I'm a little crazed on Dunkin' Donuts coffee at the moment and running around like a mad woman at work and trying to focus on everything but last night. I'm also excited because I'm heading down to DC tonight to kick it with my peeps who I miss like something mad. I'm a bit out of touch with politics and want in; so a good dose of prancing around the Hill for a night should fulfill my needs.
Okay, I'm just realizing that this is a worthless post. Sorry. But before it becomes anymore worthless.....I want to ask you to please keep in your thoughts with the following friend's parents who are fighting illness/going through surgrey, etc....Liz, Rach, Garrett, Tony and my own father.
It stinks to know that so many of my close friends' parents are in such horrible states of health. I still have a hard time grasping the fact that my once, very healthy and robust father, now can barely walk or stand upright because of the detrimental power of multiple sclerosis. Who'd think that people, such as my friends and I, who are in our mid-20's are now constantly worrying about the health of their parents. For the longest time I thought that didn't happen until you were in your 40's and with your own family. Nowdays it seems like you are barely on your own and you are making a U-turn home to help your own parents (I can't say I've done that,yet, but there is always Plan B).
I am, and know that my friends are more than anything, so happy and lucky to still have our parents. Granted my own father cannot do what he used to and yes, I'm a bit freaked that his condition changes so fast and only for the worse. But I can still talk to him, I can still see him and more than anything I can still hug him. For for that I am thankful!
Good luck and get well to Liz's dad and his surgery and to Rach's mom and her chemo. You are strong!!!
1.07.2008
"Time Won't Let Me Go"
I like The Bravery. Nothing too exciting about this group but their one song, "Time Won't Let Me Go" for some damn reason hits home with me everytime it pops through my headphones.
What gives lyrics of a mainstream song so much power? You could be 16 or 80 and love the song because it's so hazy and memory filled. I haven't seen the music video and I never plan to because I think it would kill my own 'mental-video' that I have for it. It's just like when you read an amazing book and then see the movie and the movie ALWAYS kills/disappoints you because it replaced your more illustrative version brought on by the book.
And if you have NO CLUE as to where I'm going just check out the lyrics and you'll get at what I'm talking about:
"Whenever I look back
On the best days of my life
I think I saw them all on T.V.
I am so homesick now for
Someone that I never knew
I am so homesick now for
Someplace I will never be
Time won't let me go
Time won't let me go
If I could do it all again
I'd go back and change everything
But time won't let me go
I never had a 'Summer of 69'
Never had a Cherry Valance of my own
All these precious moments
You promised me would come in time
So where was I when I missed mine?
Time won't let me go
Time won't let me go
If you gave me back those years
I'd do it all better I swear
Time won't let me go
Ba ba ba ba ba...
If I could go back once again
I would change everything, yeah
If I could go back once again
I'd do it all so much better
Time won't let me go
Time won't let me go
If I could do it all again
I'd go back and change everything
But you won't ever let me go
Ba ba ba ba ba..."
--The Bravery
Words of the Day:
Precarious
Homily
Whittle
**WOTD has been this thing going on since my H.S. days. Yeah, odd I know. I used to think of random words each day and then attempt to use them as often as I could throughout the day. Often times my father would help out and through in a word that I wouldn't typically know and then expect me to give him the definition. And now thinking about it, one of my boyfriends from back in the day would also participate. But as time went on and the haze of collegiate years helped at dimishing the good habit. But I'm back baby! So watch for the new WOTD. It's a scary look into my mind/mood of that day**
What gives lyrics of a mainstream song so much power? You could be 16 or 80 and love the song because it's so hazy and memory filled. I haven't seen the music video and I never plan to because I think it would kill my own 'mental-video' that I have for it. It's just like when you read an amazing book and then see the movie and the movie ALWAYS kills/disappoints you because it replaced your more illustrative version brought on by the book.
And if you have NO CLUE as to where I'm going just check out the lyrics and you'll get at what I'm talking about:
"Whenever I look back
On the best days of my life
I think I saw them all on T.V.
I am so homesick now for
Someone that I never knew
I am so homesick now for
Someplace I will never be
Time won't let me go
Time won't let me go
If I could do it all again
I'd go back and change everything
But time won't let me go
I never had a 'Summer of 69'
Never had a Cherry Valance of my own
All these precious moments
You promised me would come in time
So where was I when I missed mine?
Time won't let me go
Time won't let me go
If you gave me back those years
I'd do it all better I swear
Time won't let me go
Ba ba ba ba ba...
If I could go back once again
I would change everything, yeah
If I could go back once again
I'd do it all so much better
Time won't let me go
Time won't let me go
If I could do it all again
I'd go back and change everything
But you won't ever let me go
Ba ba ba ba ba..."
--The Bravery
Words of the Day:
Precarious
Homily
Whittle
**WOTD has been this thing going on since my H.S. days. Yeah, odd I know. I used to think of random words each day and then attempt to use them as often as I could throughout the day. Often times my father would help out and through in a word that I wouldn't typically know and then expect me to give him the definition. And now thinking about it, one of my boyfriends from back in the day would also participate. But as time went on and the haze of collegiate years helped at dimishing the good habit. But I'm back baby! So watch for the new WOTD. It's a scary look into my mind/mood of that day**
Resolutions
I didn't realize it until last night I had set 'resolutions' for myself back in October which, coincidentally fell on the new year. I somewhat regret this now because it falls into the not-so-original group of "New Year Resolutions" that, to me, seem quite dumb. Granted I had set them for a reason; as in, I moved to a new city so there was bound to be changed. I just happened to give myself a buffer of 2-3 months before I could start anything, allowing myself time to become settled. Well that buffer time landed on Jan '08. I had obviously forgotten that they could be considered resolutions because lately when people have been asking what my resolutions were,I'd answer, "I didn't set any," and then proceed on my little stump speech of why resolutions should not be the way for a new year to start. But now I must shut my mouth cause I had done just that without even noticing.
One could argue that my situation is a different from most but yet, it could also lose the case if it were such a thing. I had set for myself a few things. I would wait to do my room and join civic orgnaiziations starting in January. Now it's the new year and here I am.....fulfilling those so-called resolutions. It pains me that I am doing this because I'm for the original, not the expected. I loath at the increase in gym membership (and how stinkin' crowded the become in Jan and Feb) or things such as the major sale at the Container Store. Again because of the fad resolutions (i.e. lose weight, eat healthier, be more organized, etc.). Though, as much as I dislike it and find the ideas bothersome and unoriginal - I'm right there with them.
So I guess if there is anything I should resolve this year, it is to be less worried about being original. Though, I'm sure that will take a lot of work and many, many baby steps. Maybe I'll wait till '09 for that.
One could argue that my situation is a different from most but yet, it could also lose the case if it were such a thing. I had set for myself a few things. I would wait to do my room and join civic orgnaiziations starting in January. Now it's the new year and here I am.....fulfilling those so-called resolutions. It pains me that I am doing this because I'm for the original, not the expected. I loath at the increase in gym membership (and how stinkin' crowded the become in Jan and Feb) or things such as the major sale at the Container Store. Again because of the fad resolutions (i.e. lose weight, eat healthier, be more organized, etc.). Though, as much as I dislike it and find the ideas bothersome and unoriginal - I'm right there with them.
So I guess if there is anything I should resolve this year, it is to be less worried about being original. Though, I'm sure that will take a lot of work and many, many baby steps. Maybe I'll wait till '09 for that.
1.04.2008
A Spy
Okay. So there's this whole new version of 'Evite.com' for men creatively called, Manvite.com. A friend of mine sent me the link just to prove that he's manly and knew what was going on in the world of men (Good for you buddy!! Gold star!!). Anyhow, I decided to sign-up for their mailing list for kick and after informing my buddy about it I recieved the following message from him:
Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2007 10:25:09 -0800
From: buddy@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Fwd:MANTIP: Getting to Happy Hour while in a Relationship
To: myself@msn.com
Yeah, I'm on their mailing list too - pretty fantastic, huh? I don't know about you getting on and being a spy, though...
Then again, I guess you did pass the test set forth in Man Law # 317:
Women who claim to like sports should be considered spies until they demonstrate a working knowledge of the sport or the ability to pick a buffalo wing clean.
I replied with the following:
Yeah, pretty sure I'm not a spy. Though, I can see where you're coming from but remember this......
1. I own and know how to use a pitchfork
2. I can drive not only a stick (car) but also a big ass JD tractor
3. I've wrestled 250 lb cows
4. I know more technical moves and history about wrestling than most H.S. wrestlers.
5. My car snack is beef jerky (Wawa's brand SUCKS by the way) & I do not mess with Saskwatch
6. When you metioned buffalo wings, I did salivate a bit (it's 9 am!)
7. At the gym last night I automatically switched tv channels from Law and Order over to watch the Flyer vs. Wild game (3 to 1 - stupid flyers)
8. ESPN is the only 'favorite' tab on my Blackberry
9. My Dad calls me to talk about wrestling
10. I recieved the most penalty points during the U of M '05 Co-ed Broomball season
I don't think I'm a spy. It's just damn natural.
*****
Nice hunh!?
Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2007 10:25:09 -0800
From: buddy@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Fwd:MANTIP: Getting to Happy Hour while in a Relationship
To: myself@msn.com
Yeah, I'm on their mailing list too - pretty fantastic, huh? I don't know about you getting on and being a spy, though...
Then again, I guess you did pass the test set forth in Man Law # 317:
Women who claim to like sports should be considered spies until they demonstrate a working knowledge of the sport or the ability to pick a buffalo wing clean.
I replied with the following:
Yeah, pretty sure I'm not a spy. Though, I can see where you're coming from but remember this......
1. I own and know how to use a pitchfork
2. I can drive not only a stick (car) but also a big ass JD tractor
3. I've wrestled 250 lb cows
4. I know more technical moves and history about wrestling than most H.S. wrestlers.
5. My car snack is beef jerky (Wawa's brand SUCKS by the way) & I do not mess with Saskwatch
6. When you metioned buffalo wings, I did salivate a bit (it's 9 am!)
7. At the gym last night I automatically switched tv channels from Law and Order over to watch the Flyer vs. Wild game (3 to 1 - stupid flyers)
8. ESPN is the only 'favorite' tab on my Blackberry
9. My Dad calls me to talk about wrestling
10. I recieved the most penalty points during the U of M '05 Co-ed Broomball season
I don't think I'm a spy. It's just damn natural.
*****
Nice hunh!?
1.03.2008
Peanuts
Two more friends are engaged. Yay.
That's two more out of the Group A category.
What's Group A you ask? Well there are different 'categories' in ones adult life.
A) Young and Single/Semi-Relationship (a.k.a not hitched)
B) Young and Engaged/Married
C) Married w/ Kids
D) Single and Old
E) Old/Married/Kids/Old-Divorced
I, of course, am in the (A) group. I enjoy the group seeing I am right out of college; though it has become increasingly smaller. While you wouldn't think it would be that different hanging out with the (B) crowd...it is. You're not in their world anymore. You are distanced and not invited to as much stuff because your (B) group friend prefer to hangout with other (B) group friends. It's easier. Less awkward. No worrying about 'pairing' up the single friend. They talk wedding talk freely (without having to worry about their (A) friends making a gagging face behind their back). And then it becomes even more disconnected when the (A) or (B) friends move to the (C) group. Again, they prefer their own kind cause of "How would you know what it's like unless you had a kid.....?" moments. And then next thing you know everyone else is just plain old and showing you pics of their granchildren (or creepy and old, ha!).
So congrats friends. You're engaged and moved to Group B. I will appreciated the invite where I will go to Macy's or Target and get some registry item, find a 'decent' dress to wear and coax a friend into attending your glorious event with me(or go alone like I have done in the past...we won't even get into the whole "did you see that poor thang all alone over there!" story).
I do love the A/B Group. Those are usually girls who have boyfriends who aren't engaged/married but act as if they were. Seriously..what do you do with those types? They seem to prefer to hangout with their A friends but long to be in the B group. That's just messed up. At least I feel as if it is.
I will admit, there are times I wished I was in the B and/or C groups for the mere fact that I want to be able to relate better to some people in my life. It's funny how one thing small (though significant) change change a friendship.
****
And on anther note......I chose the 'biodegradable' packing peanuts over the 'non-static' peanuts. Damn I'm such an environmentalist! I believe my comment to the assisant when asked what I wanted (and she was promoting the non-stick to your butt type) was........
"I'll risk peanuts stickin' to my butt for the environment!"
That's two more out of the Group A category.
What's Group A you ask? Well there are different 'categories' in ones adult life.
A) Young and Single/Semi-Relationship (a.k.a not hitched)
B) Young and Engaged/Married
C) Married w/ Kids
D) Single and Old
E) Old/Married/Kids/Old-Divorced
I, of course, am in the (A) group. I enjoy the group seeing I am right out of college; though it has become increasingly smaller. While you wouldn't think it would be that different hanging out with the (B) crowd...it is. You're not in their world anymore. You are distanced and not invited to as much stuff because your (B) group friend prefer to hangout with other (B) group friends. It's easier. Less awkward. No worrying about 'pairing' up the single friend. They talk wedding talk freely (without having to worry about their (A) friends making a gagging face behind their back). And then it becomes even more disconnected when the (A) or (B) friends move to the (C) group. Again, they prefer their own kind cause of "How would you know what it's like unless you had a kid.....?" moments. And then next thing you know everyone else is just plain old and showing you pics of their granchildren (or creepy and old, ha!).
So congrats friends. You're engaged and moved to Group B. I will appreciated the invite where I will go to Macy's or Target and get some registry item, find a 'decent' dress to wear and coax a friend into attending your glorious event with me(or go alone like I have done in the past...we won't even get into the whole "did you see that poor thang all alone over there!" story).
I do love the A/B Group. Those are usually girls who have boyfriends who aren't engaged/married but act as if they were. Seriously..what do you do with those types? They seem to prefer to hangout with their A friends but long to be in the B group. That's just messed up. At least I feel as if it is.
I will admit, there are times I wished I was in the B and/or C groups for the mere fact that I want to be able to relate better to some people in my life. It's funny how one thing small (though significant) change change a friendship.
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And on anther note......I chose the 'biodegradable' packing peanuts over the 'non-static' peanuts. Damn I'm such an environmentalist! I believe my comment to the assisant when asked what I wanted (and she was promoting the non-stick to your butt type) was........
"I'll risk peanuts stickin' to my butt for the environment!"
1.02.2008
New Room.....New Year.....Big Sales
My body is hating me right now. Basically because I thought it was okay to run it through a ringer of a holiday (with travel), then continue on with a poor diet and lots and lots of laziness once a cold seemed to have caught me. I spent the last five days being as lazy as they come. Though, in the midst of that redoing my room only seemed appropriate (i.e. painting). So here I am with a cold, inhaling fumes and pushing around heavy furniture so I can extend and move my un-exercised body around in movements it didn't know existed. Those days were filled with semi-late nights and late, late mornings.
Now I'm back to a schedule. It hates me. Argh.
Though, I did have a great New Year's....spent in Philly with my neighbors.
Now I hope to get my butt in gear at work and accomplish a thing or two. Prices and markets may be confusing me and our sales, but it won't stop me from making a sale....so watch out all of you various countries. I'm out there and ready to move product.
Oh and by the way....even though I was up till the wee hours of the morning testing the limits of my liver to ring in the New Year, my first haze of a comment to a friend the other morning was...."Only THREE days till Caucus!!!"
Yeah. It excites me. I can't help it.
Now I'm back to a schedule. It hates me. Argh.
Though, I did have a great New Year's....spent in Philly with my neighbors.
Now I hope to get my butt in gear at work and accomplish a thing or two. Prices and markets may be confusing me and our sales, but it won't stop me from making a sale....so watch out all of you various countries. I'm out there and ready to move product.
Oh and by the way....even though I was up till the wee hours of the morning testing the limits of my liver to ring in the New Year, my first haze of a comment to a friend the other morning was...."Only THREE days till Caucus!!!"
Yeah. It excites me. I can't help it.
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