I was attempting during the past two hours to put together the most awesome portfolio for my upcoming job interview. But somewhere in the midst of Googling "MN Stockpot" and finding pics of foodshow displays I ran across my video archives from college.
Time Froze.
I was back in a crazy period of my life called 2004-2006.
Some people look back at the crazy, emotional times of high school and love it. Not me. No, I look back at those two years in college where everything and anything that happened was beyond incredible. Whether it was as simple as making a new friend to a (then) 'devestating' break-up(s). Sure at that time my emotions (and yes, friends will totally agree I was a nutcase. A lot.) were beyond anything but the feeling of 'fondness' at which I now have.
The best part is that it's only 2008 - not too long ago were these significant events, but thankfully they seem like ages ago. I say thankfully because it means that I'm cool with all that was past. Sure I made mistakes, people were dumb .... but overlook some of that silly stuff and there was real STUFF happening that has made me (and my friends) who they are today.
Watching these videos from my drive-thru experience with PopPop on our way to West Regionals, to The Boys being dumb at Music City Bowl to sledding avdentures with one of my best friends - I was in hysterics of laughter. I laughed so hard that at one point I about fell off of my bed. With all of this nostalgia I now find myself listening to Journey (shut-up....Sterbs Jukebox MEMORY!) and looking at pics. I don't think I'll calculate what was spent at the bar during those years (that would just make me cry) but I certainly wouldn't have changed that for the world.
There are some moments that will always be remembered.....
- Begging for $1s to put in the Jukebox at Sterbs
- The corner booth on Wednesday nights
- Water nights with Adj
- Thursday night rallys with the girls at Bullies
- The GREAT SmokeOUT!
- Music Mayhem
- Trudging through snow for Jimmy Johns
- Tour de Seven Corners
- Walks to the Dome
- etc.
And yes...I have now discovered about 1/2 doz pics of Ty in his underwear - BOOYA BUDDY!!
Payback is a __________ - well you get the picture!
So um, now I'm turning up the tunes for a little...."Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world....took the midnight train going ANYWHERE......"
8.26.2008
8.24.2008
From the Porch
It's a Sunday afternoon. I'm sitting on the porch watching & listening to the sounds of my neighborhood. There are teens on the baskball court shouting whatnots to each other, the buzz of Ridge Ave one block down, the neighbors TV and a few dogs barking in the back of our row. This is certainly not the sounds I grew-up with. I grew-up with cows mooing, the milkhuse pumps humming, a random tractor pull through the north part of the farm and ...... silence. Silence where, at times, all you could 'hear' was the breeze.
Not only has the sounds been bugging me lately, but also the sights, mostly, the stars. While driving to Atlantic City last night I saw stars for the first time in two weeks. We threw the moonroof open and zipped through the night with a ceiling of stars. It was amazing.
So two-and-a-half years later, I find myself wondering if I could take the new version of sound and sight any longer? Perhaps, but it's not cutting it for me right now.
Yeah, I'll miss the little neighbor kids peering out their mail slot at me whenever I come home and asking me where I've been. And that dog that wakes me up every morning howling/crying cause its owner left it for the day in a small, cramped house. And yes, I'll miss the neighbors friends who find our front lawn to be the perfect ashtray. Oh and lest we not forget the guy three houses down who thinks he's beyond awesome and showing it by revving his motorcycleat 11:30 pm. Yes, so much I'll miss.
Not only has the sounds been bugging me lately, but also the sights, mostly, the stars. While driving to Atlantic City last night I saw stars for the first time in two weeks. We threw the moonroof open and zipped through the night with a ceiling of stars. It was amazing.
So two-and-a-half years later, I find myself wondering if I could take the new version of sound and sight any longer? Perhaps, but it's not cutting it for me right now.
Yeah, I'll miss the little neighbor kids peering out their mail slot at me whenever I come home and asking me where I've been. And that dog that wakes me up every morning howling/crying cause its owner left it for the day in a small, cramped house. And yes, I'll miss the neighbors friends who find our front lawn to be the perfect ashtray. Oh and lest we not forget the guy three houses down who thinks he's beyond awesome and showing it by revving his motorcycleat 11:30 pm. Yes, so much I'll miss.
8.13.2008
Itch.
There was a moment when I wanted to just swing my car around, fill it with clothes and leave while on my way to work this morning.
I think I'm done.
I think I'm done.
8.08.2008
End of a Chapter?
I have been around. Not around a lot of places, but have moved and a decent amount of times since my first move at the age of three....across the drive-way.
The last move was from DC to Philly. I didn't think too much about moving to Philly, just ticked it off as "another place to live when I'm young and unattached." I didn't think of a few key things because they were never a worry of mine previously - the number one being - the ability to make new friends. All I have to say, is when you live in a city that hosts a lot of people who were born/grew-up/gonna die here there is little room for a newbie. And I don't blame them. Why let in a new person who probably won't stay around too long? Anyhow, I have found around a handful of people I can call my friends in this current city. Ironically, they are all from somewhere else. But a handful just doesn't cut it in world of being me. I'm just a bit too much of an extrovert who ends up running the handful a bit tired of the needs for activity and time.
So beyond the 'Woo is Me' bit.......
I've decided to get over this place. I, for once, do not have a timeline but certainly am willing to take a looksy-loo around for future opportunities. I'm gonna be somewhat picky but certainly look at all options.
Ideas?
Options?
Networking will be taking place in the Midwest 'hood within a few weeks. Yes, I'm spending my vacation networking. I'm sad or awesome - you choose.
******
The Twins are killing me. In and out of 1st for the AL Central? Killin' ME!
******
Since when has board games at bars become so darn trendy?! Can't people sit around and have great watering-hole debates and conversations?
The last move was from DC to Philly. I didn't think too much about moving to Philly, just ticked it off as "another place to live when I'm young and unattached." I didn't think of a few key things because they were never a worry of mine previously - the number one being - the ability to make new friends. All I have to say, is when you live in a city that hosts a lot of people who were born/grew-up/gonna die here there is little room for a newbie. And I don't blame them. Why let in a new person who probably won't stay around too long? Anyhow, I have found around a handful of people I can call my friends in this current city. Ironically, they are all from somewhere else. But a handful just doesn't cut it in world of being me. I'm just a bit too much of an extrovert who ends up running the handful a bit tired of the needs for activity and time.
So beyond the 'Woo is Me' bit.......
I've decided to get over this place. I, for once, do not have a timeline but certainly am willing to take a looksy-loo around for future opportunities. I'm gonna be somewhat picky but certainly look at all options.
Ideas?
Options?
Networking will be taking place in the Midwest 'hood within a few weeks. Yes, I'm spending my vacation networking. I'm sad or awesome - you choose.
******
The Twins are killing me. In and out of 1st for the AL Central? Killin' ME!
******
Since when has board games at bars become so darn trendy?! Can't people sit around and have great watering-hole debates and conversations?
8.07.2008
Breathe........or Stop?
I'm at the gym. I'm stoked about gettin' in a good workout but my regular machines are all taken (yes, I have no clue what they are called...just a mix between an eliptical & stairmaster). Anyhow, seeing that they are full I decide to cruise on the eliptical machine and there happened to be one that was open under the fan (SCORE!!). I hop on and tune up the Ipod.
Then I heard it. "GAHG!! GAHG!! AHHHH ARGHHHH!!"
The guy next to me. Not panting. No. He is literally gasping for life and grunting like a dog. I can't even fully describe how gross I felt being next to him. I've put up wiht bad BO, heavy breathing and the lady who moaned but never a grunting dog noise. There was a point when I wanted to turn to him and say, "Sir, really, if you are having this much difficulty on that easy of a level...you ought to go and visit a Dr. or just sit this one out." But I didn't and instead I just hit the volume button on my Ipod and rocked out to Jock Jams.
Though, speaking of hardcore gym moments (not mine, others) the following day I was there and back on my Eliptimaster and looked over to see my neighbor going to town on a level much harder than myself. As I was putting in only a 30 min. stint he was working toward an hour. After 30 mins he was on one of highest levels and had 5 mins to go..........his "Calorie Count" read 1185. YES! ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY FIVE!! I about died - but then I saw that he was about to die and then I was perfectly fine with my measily 450 calories.
Then I heard it. "GAHG!! GAHG!! AHHHH ARGHHHH!!"
The guy next to me. Not panting. No. He is literally gasping for life and grunting like a dog. I can't even fully describe how gross I felt being next to him. I've put up wiht bad BO, heavy breathing and the lady who moaned but never a grunting dog noise. There was a point when I wanted to turn to him and say, "Sir, really, if you are having this much difficulty on that easy of a level...you ought to go and visit a Dr. or just sit this one out." But I didn't and instead I just hit the volume button on my Ipod and rocked out to Jock Jams.
Though, speaking of hardcore gym moments (not mine, others) the following day I was there and back on my Eliptimaster and looked over to see my neighbor going to town on a level much harder than myself. As I was putting in only a 30 min. stint he was working toward an hour. After 30 mins he was on one of highest levels and had 5 mins to go..........his "Calorie Count" read 1185. YES! ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY FIVE!! I about died - but then I saw that he was about to die and then I was perfectly fine with my measily 450 calories.
7.23.2008
Dance Party
It is currently 11:05 AM EST right now. I just sent a message to a friend down in DC saying, "I'm not gonna lie. I'm kinda in the mood for a dance party right now."
That translates to, "I've had too much freakin' coffee and the music from 89.3 is rockin' it right now, thus I must get up and dance the morning away!!"
I blame it also on being Wednesday. I find that Wednesday is best known not as Hump Day but more as Nutty Day. Really, you're over the the first part of the week and pumping out plans for the weekend while staring out the window, wishing you could just jump and run to the nearest Happy Hour spot.
Can you tell I have SCOF?? (Summer Corporate Office Fever)
I haven't traveled in ages. I'm behind a computer all day with a window view of a luscious wooded area. How does a beautiful warm, sunny day not make you want to take a walk and never come back to the office?
So, to get my fix of anxiousness throughout the day I mentally plan my walks at night, I workout during the morning and drink a vat of coffee.
.......and perhaps peruse the www.philacanoe.org website and figure out what lessons and trips I will be taking this summer/fall. Yes, I can't wait. I've taken up canoeing/kayaking. I'm taking my first lesson this weekend and have found myself to be a tad nervous/excited. Scoff at my 'lesson' taking but I assure you, there is a lot to learn and I'm pro limiting my death/drowning potential on the Schuylkill River.
That translates to, "I've had too much freakin' coffee and the music from 89.3 is rockin' it right now, thus I must get up and dance the morning away!!"
I blame it also on being Wednesday. I find that Wednesday is best known not as Hump Day but more as Nutty Day. Really, you're over the the first part of the week and pumping out plans for the weekend while staring out the window, wishing you could just jump and run to the nearest Happy Hour spot.
Can you tell I have SCOF?? (Summer Corporate Office Fever)
I haven't traveled in ages. I'm behind a computer all day with a window view of a luscious wooded area. How does a beautiful warm, sunny day not make you want to take a walk and never come back to the office?
So, to get my fix of anxiousness throughout the day I mentally plan my walks at night, I workout during the morning and drink a vat of coffee.
.......and perhaps peruse the www.philacanoe.org website and figure out what lessons and trips I will be taking this summer/fall. Yes, I can't wait. I've taken up canoeing/kayaking. I'm taking my first lesson this weekend and have found myself to be a tad nervous/excited. Scoff at my 'lesson' taking but I assure you, there is a lot to learn and I'm pro limiting my death/drowning potential on the Schuylkill River.
7.22.2008
Annoyed.
At people who lack normal correspondence beyond childish social-networking sites.
At people think that they only way to learn is just by calling (speaking) and not hands on experience.
At things that break down.
At month-long vacations that interrupt work.
7.17.2008
Straight to Your Hips
Oh....I love honest people.......
So this older gentleman was packing up my groceries the other day at the Acme by work.
I had bought ice cream and fresh strawberries for dessert for the cookout my roommate and I were going to have that night.
As the gentleman handed me the bag [with ice cream] he said, "this is going to go straight to your hips!"
My response, "Thanks. Luckily I'm sharing, hunh?" and then I think I may have mumbled - "It's Ice Cream month get over it....."
As a female I can take this in two different ways. A subtle way of saying, "Hey! You're a fattie!!" OR a bit of small talk in means of, "Oh, ice cream is yummy but unfortunately, high in fat."
And that there, is the difference between men and women. Lie to us! (to spare our feelings on weight and ice cream.)
So this older gentleman was packing up my groceries the other day at the Acme by work.
I had bought ice cream and fresh strawberries for dessert for the cookout my roommate and I were going to have that night.
As the gentleman handed me the bag [with ice cream] he said, "this is going to go straight to your hips!"
My response, "Thanks. Luckily I'm sharing, hunh?" and then I think I may have mumbled - "It's Ice Cream month get over it....."
As a female I can take this in two different ways. A subtle way of saying, "Hey! You're a fattie!!" OR a bit of small talk in means of, "Oh, ice cream is yummy but unfortunately, high in fat."
And that there, is the difference between men and women. Lie to us! (to spare our feelings on weight and ice cream.)
7.10.2008
Mile Walk
Last Thursday night (7/10/08) I may or may not have walked a mile to go buy a 24 pk of PBR.
There may or may not have been snickers by some men who were at one of the bustops on the way back.
And.....it may or may not have been considered my workout for that day.
There may or may not have been snickers by some men who were at one of the bustops on the way back.
And.....it may or may not have been considered my workout for that day.
7.02.2008
Born a Little Late
Today is the 2nd day of "The 12 Days of Me." I'm excited but at a different level of excitement this year. Not sure why but I did let on to my DC friends that this years goal was to ....
I have no clue if it will happen but I was informed by a special someone that on my actual birthday, we're gonna go all out. Now that, I'm cool with.
All the other days are filled with fun little activities including dessert night, mini golf, karaoke, the 4th and so on.... I'm pretty sure by the time my week(s) end and we start the 12 days for my roommate July will begin to be one big blur.
I am thankful for this month of birthday's though, cause work is a killer. A S-L-O-W killer with clients on month-long holiday, email crashing and my first load docking on the 21st in S. America. I'm basically 'waiting' out the month, and it's only the 2nd....
****
Best Quote from the Weekend:
Scene - stuck in traffic with boy after going and seeing Footloose in Norristown. I put a CD in and the Glenn Miller Band pours out of the speakers and I start to 'dance.'
Boy, "Yeah, your mother was right. You were just a few decades too late."
"...make it past the 10 p.m. mark and to wake up with little dirt and leaves in my hair but a lot of memories re-told by ya'll."
I have no clue if it will happen but I was informed by a special someone that on my actual birthday, we're gonna go all out. Now that, I'm cool with.
All the other days are filled with fun little activities including dessert night, mini golf, karaoke, the 4th and so on.... I'm pretty sure by the time my week(s) end and we start the 12 days for my roommate July will begin to be one big blur.
I am thankful for this month of birthday's though, cause work is a killer. A S-L-O-W killer with clients on month-long holiday, email crashing and my first load docking on the 21st in S. America. I'm basically 'waiting' out the month, and it's only the 2nd....
****
Best Quote from the Weekend:
Scene - stuck in traffic with boy after going and seeing Footloose in Norristown. I put a CD in and the Glenn Miller Band pours out of the speakers and I start to 'dance.'
Boy, "Yeah, your mother was right. You were just a few decades too late."
6.27.2008
Aging Oneself with Trends
"........as I was walking down the street one day...."
I'm finding a trend these days - when summer hits - I hit-up the Oldies music. It didn't occur to me until one night I had just downloaded some Earth, Wind & Fire, Chicago & Elton John. My buddy called me and I answered with a "Cadilac, ack, ac, ac!!" Love 'ya Billy!
The sad thing is that this isn't the first time I've gong through this. The summer of 2005 I had a huge crush on The Carpenters. I had purchased the Gold-set for my mother on her birthday and then ended up 'borrowing' it (return date is iffy) right back.
This year the Summer of 2008 song list includes:
Tiny Dancer - Elton John
Bennie and the Jets - Elton John
Heart Songs - Weezer
25 or 6 to 4 - Chicago
Say it Ain't So - Weezer
Bittersweet Symphony - The Verve
Dream On - Aerosmith
Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? - Chicago
Saturday Night in the Park - Chicago
You're the Inspiration - Chicago
Let's Grove - Earth, Wind and Fire
Lyin' Eyes - Eagles
Close to Me - The Cure
Lovesong - The Cure
The Final Countdown - Europe
Stayin' Alive - BeeGees
You Should be Dancin' - BeeGees
More Than a Woman - BeeGees
Thanks to Weezer I 'updated' myself.
I'm finding a trend these days - when summer hits - I hit-up the Oldies music. It didn't occur to me until one night I had just downloaded some Earth, Wind & Fire, Chicago & Elton John. My buddy called me and I answered with a "Cadilac, ack, ac, ac!!" Love 'ya Billy!
The sad thing is that this isn't the first time I've gong through this. The summer of 2005 I had a huge crush on The Carpenters. I had purchased the Gold-set for my mother on her birthday and then ended up 'borrowing' it (return date is iffy) right back.
This year the Summer of 2008 song list includes:
Tiny Dancer - Elton John
Bennie and the Jets - Elton John
Heart Songs - Weezer
25 or 6 to 4 - Chicago
Say it Ain't So - Weezer
Bittersweet Symphony - The Verve
Dream On - Aerosmith
Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? - Chicago
Saturday Night in the Park - Chicago
You're the Inspiration - Chicago
Let's Grove - Earth, Wind and Fire
Lyin' Eyes - Eagles
Close to Me - The Cure
Lovesong - The Cure
The Final Countdown - Europe
Stayin' Alive - BeeGees
You Should be Dancin' - BeeGees
More Than a Woman - BeeGees
Thanks to Weezer I 'updated' myself.
6.18.2008
Throw-up
Tonight I'm trekking my butt out of the 'burbs early from work to sit in 1.5 hrs of traffic so I can head to south Philly to meet my own kind.
Not a chick book club.
Not a group of sales people.
Not MN Alums.
None other than.......
Republicans. (GASP!!) (DON DON DONNNNN!!!)
With the election looming and even more daily saturation of rage against the GOP most notably in my union-heavy town, it's hard to find 'My Kind'. Not that I don't enjoy my opposite party friends; it's just that, even after hearing their thoughts and opinions, sometimes it's fun to not have to feel like I'm constantly in need to tip-toe around subjects and defend my personal beliefs.
This period is what I call...... Myself vs. Generation of the 'Selfish-Lazy'
Argue I'm lazy and I'll be saying sure....lazy about getting out of bed early, lazy at making myself dinner but certainly not lazy about doing something for myself and others to make our community stronger/better/safer.
So I'll try to be remember my 'civic' pride when I'm cursing my way through traffic tonight.
Maybe Ty was right - D) Space Colonization - (R)
Not a chick book club.
Not a group of sales people.
Not MN Alums.
None other than.......
Republicans. (GASP!!) (DON DON DONNNNN!!!)
With the election looming and even more daily saturation of rage against the GOP most notably in my union-heavy town, it's hard to find 'My Kind'. Not that I don't enjoy my opposite party friends; it's just that, even after hearing their thoughts and opinions, sometimes it's fun to not have to feel like I'm constantly in need to tip-toe around subjects and defend my personal beliefs.
This period is what I call...... Myself vs. Generation of the 'Selfish-Lazy'
Argue I'm lazy and I'll be saying sure....lazy about getting out of bed early, lazy at making myself dinner but certainly not lazy about doing something for myself and others to make our community stronger/better/safer.
So I'll try to be remember my 'civic' pride when I'm cursing my way through traffic tonight.
Maybe Ty was right - D) Space Colonization - (R)
6.13.2008
Axis of Evil
".......The Axis of Evil, you know....Iran, Iraq and one of the Korea's."
One of my favorite political parodies is where Will Farrell plays GW talking about his "list" of those who belong in the Axis of Evil.
Well, I just realized that today, I just may have my own list of those who belong on the Axis of Evil.
FedEx
PopPop
The new Indiana Jones movie
Why?
FedEx likes to ship stuff back to me and charge me an arm and a leg for it though they didn't even consult me over the fact that customs rejected the product.
PopPop thinks 12:30 am phone calls are 9:30 pm. He's wrong.
Indiana Jones sucked the life out of me. 2 hrs of my life I'll never get back.
One of my favorite political parodies is where Will Farrell plays GW talking about his "list" of those who belong in the Axis of Evil.
Well, I just realized that today, I just may have my own list of those who belong on the Axis of Evil.
FedEx
PopPop
The new Indiana Jones movie
Why?
FedEx likes to ship stuff back to me and charge me an arm and a leg for it though they didn't even consult me over the fact that customs rejected the product.
PopPop thinks 12:30 am phone calls are 9:30 pm. He's wrong.
Indiana Jones sucked the life out of me. 2 hrs of my life I'll never get back.
6.10.2008
CELEBRATE!!
I made my first 'official' sale yesterday. Yes, I'm a little excited and feel a lot less defeated. Woohoo. I was even more pumped for the fact that it was on my mother's birthday. So fitting, I could deliver the good news to a lady who has been supporting me through some of the rougthest and bitchiest moments.
The laugh of the day came from when my sister-in-law called and left a message to congratulate me. The voicemail had here yelling praises and ending with, "I hope you're out celebrating tonight!!"
And if you were wondering, yes I was celebrating. I celebrated by spending two hours going from store to store (and making phone calls) to find a window AC so I could sleep in my bedroom during this 95+ degree weather with extreme humidity.
Yes, I know how to celebrate!
The laugh of the day came from when my sister-in-law called and left a message to congratulate me. The voicemail had here yelling praises and ending with, "I hope you're out celebrating tonight!!"
And if you were wondering, yes I was celebrating. I celebrated by spending two hours going from store to store (and making phone calls) to find a window AC so I could sleep in my bedroom during this 95+ degree weather with extreme humidity.
Yes, I know how to celebrate!
6.09.2008
Morning Joe
Good Morning..............USA!
Yes, I'm crazy. Crazy tired that is. I have been enhaling RedBull in hopes of gaining wings to help my fly but it looks like the only 'flying' I'll be doing is my head whamming down onto my keyboard out of pure exhaustion.
Why exhaustion? Perhaps because on Saturday I decided that it would be awesome to go to a concert at Penn's Landing from 2 pm until 11 pm in 95 degree heat and then following that up with little sleep and then another afternoon in the sun hanging out on the Wall at the Manayunk Bike Race...gah.
And now I'm just trying to stay alive. Woohoo to 100 degrees today!
Yes, I'm crazy. Crazy tired that is. I have been enhaling RedBull in hopes of gaining wings to help my fly but it looks like the only 'flying' I'll be doing is my head whamming down onto my keyboard out of pure exhaustion.
Why exhaustion? Perhaps because on Saturday I decided that it would be awesome to go to a concert at Penn's Landing from 2 pm until 11 pm in 95 degree heat and then following that up with little sleep and then another afternoon in the sun hanging out on the Wall at the Manayunk Bike Race...gah.
And now I'm just trying to stay alive. Woohoo to 100 degrees today!
6.01.2008
Summer has begun.
Well people, I know that technically it's not summer quite yet. But in all reality, when you are sweating due to heat and high humidity when just standing...I think that's a pretty good sign that summer is in the house. As much as I hate summer (okay, that's a lie) I do like a few things about it. For example, my birthday. Yes,the big 12 Days of Me are coming up soon and I need to start planning now. The other big reason why I like summer.....skirts/dresses. I can roll with the best of them, speaking of boys, but what keeps me grounded in knowing that I'm a full-fledged girl - the fact that I like dresses and cute shoes. Summer gives you the full on opportunity to wear bright colors, flowy dresses and feel pretty.
Sorry if I just made you gag, but I will admit, I'm sitting here and typing away in a summer dress.
I may have mentioned two of the big reasons why I can tolerate summer but there are some others.......
1. Baseball
2. Cookouts
3. Drinks on the deck
4. Sunhats
5. The smell of freshly cut grass
6. The lake with my family
7. S'mores
8. Gin & Tonic in Bubba Keg quantities
9. Chinese lanterns at outdoor parties
10. The lax attitude
Sorry if I just made you gag, but I will admit, I'm sitting here and typing away in a summer dress.
I may have mentioned two of the big reasons why I can tolerate summer but there are some others.......
1. Baseball
2. Cookouts
3. Drinks on the deck
4. Sunhats
5. The smell of freshly cut grass
6. The lake with my family
7. S'mores
8. Gin & Tonic in Bubba Keg quantities
9. Chinese lanterns at outdoor parties
10. The lax attitude
5.30.2008
Lost: One Phone Call
To: My Generation of Newly Engaged
From: Me
Re: Pick-up the Damn Phone
We all know you can't wait to 'share' with the world your excitement and enthusiasm of locking that special someone down but please think first before announcing. Think of those who are close to you and would love to revel in the excitement with you. These are people who have been by your side through the good and tough times in your life, and that 'relationship' that you are now calling 'engagement'. These people feel a certain pride in your finding that special someone. So I say, think of these people before you announce to the world, via StalkerNet (a.k.a. Facebook).
These people do want to share that excitement with you and perhaps the best way for them to do so is over a quick phone call instead of randomly reading about it in their "News Feed" as they have logged on to check who bought them on the Friends for Sale Application. Really, how can your engagement be one the same level as the Friends for Sale & Green Patch applications?
Think about it. Facebook is a great social tool, but it's not the phone. It's as impersonal as it gets for communication.
So I say, think about it. Think of the family and friends who deserve to know about it before your '1,245 E-friends' or the crazy-ex (who by now has stalked your fiance/finacee).
Have some class and pick up the phone.
From: Me
Re: Pick-up the Damn Phone
We all know you can't wait to 'share' with the world your excitement and enthusiasm of locking that special someone down but please think first before announcing. Think of those who are close to you and would love to revel in the excitement with you. These are people who have been by your side through the good and tough times in your life, and that 'relationship' that you are now calling 'engagement'. These people feel a certain pride in your finding that special someone. So I say, think of these people before you announce to the world, via StalkerNet (a.k.a. Facebook).
These people do want to share that excitement with you and perhaps the best way for them to do so is over a quick phone call instead of randomly reading about it in their "News Feed" as they have logged on to check who bought them on the Friends for Sale Application. Really, how can your engagement be one the same level as the Friends for Sale & Green Patch applications?
Think about it. Facebook is a great social tool, but it's not the phone. It's as impersonal as it gets for communication.
So I say, think about it. Think of the family and friends who deserve to know about it before your '1,245 E-friends' or the crazy-ex (who by now has stalked your fiance/finacee).
Have some class and pick up the phone.
5.23.2008
Hrm. Gah.
I get coffee about 3-4 times a week....correct that...I get Dunkin' coffee about 3-4 times a week.
Well I'm boring and end up getting the same order: Medium French Vanilla with skim milk and sugar. Sadly, my version of being crazy is swaping between sizes!
So today I decided to get a bit risky, that is, order something completely different. Perhaps an iced coffee?!
I ended-up ordering the Berry Berry iced coffee with a little cream and sugar.
One word: YUCK!
Sorry boys. I'll stick to what I know is good.
5.21.2008
And another one gone......
Something must be in the air...
College friends: 10
Me: 0
I must be defective.
College friends: 10
Me: 0
I must be defective.
The best part of a Wednesday in 2008 is going onto Wonkette.com and reading the "Live blogging" segments for the Presidential debates and Primary concession/victory speeches.
My favorite excerpts from Obama's speech in IOWA after the Kentucky loss and awaiting for his Oregon win.......
Love it! Wonkette.com cracks me up even when they are mocking some of my favorite people. Since moving I've lacked my daily dose of political junkie talk that you found at every corner and overpriced bar in the Beltway. So between email chains with Beltway friends and Wonkette I can feed my political addiction.
My favorite excerpts from Obama's speech in IOWA after the Kentucky loss and awaiting for his Oregon win.......
10:12 — He's outside in Iowa, as we are now in the 2-month "warm season." This place is loaded now, because of the Farm Bill, which Obama supported so he could give this speech without feeling awkward.
10:13 — He says he has a really good-lookin' family and gives Michelle the bedroom eyes. This is the horniest speech ever.
10:14 — Oh look, he pays his respects to Ted Kennedy, who actually endorsed him. Unlike Hillary, Barack does not list the legislative work he has done with Kennedy, because that is rude. (Also because Barry has only been in the Senate for like -2 years.)
Love it! Wonkette.com cracks me up even when they are mocking some of my favorite people. Since moving I've lacked my daily dose of political junkie talk that you found at every corner and overpriced bar in the Beltway. So between email chains with Beltway friends and Wonkette I can feed my political addiction.
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I think I've lost my touch.
I no longer have any desire to watch baseball. I see the Phillies on TV and I immediately turn the channel. Other than one glimpse of a clip from a Twinkies game in China, I've got nothing. I check the scores on average once a week in comparison to 2x a day. What's wrong with me?
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People need to stop getting married for a few good reasons......
1. I'm broke and you getting married makes me even more broke.
2. Sappy crap makes me gag and I'm not a fan of gagging.
3. 85% of married people lose their zest of life that I knew when they weren't married.
4. I hate bridal/bachelorette parties....perhaps too many women "oh'ing and ah'ing" over linens.
5. No offense but I get five days of vacation/yr.....it is not vacation when I have to take those days and fly to some area in the middle of nowhere and pretend to enjoy myself when I'm the only single person in the congergation of 250.
One word - Elope and remember that you're still human and you still need to have fun (whether with spouse or not).
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