I decided to take Monday off - the thought of a 4-day work week sounded a lot better than 5-days in misery, so Monday became the lazy day. Plus, with being up late for Oscar night, I figured it was somehow appropriate to relax the next day.
Oscar night was fun - the food ricked (if I do say so myself) and I had 15 categories correct - including the top 6. My best year yet.
I actually helped with the catering business in the morning, and then went home and veged out. It became an entire day of 24. So 10 episodes had run as of yesterday morning, so since I had only watched hours 7AM-11AM, I still had 6 episodes to watch to catch up. Plus, it was Monday, so the 11th episode aired tonight as well. Therefore, the 24-fest was born.
By 10PM, I had completely caught up, including tonight's episode. Wow - this year is so much better than the last 2 and the last 2 didn't suck. Now I am annoyed with myself that I caught up and have to wait a week like everyone else.
At least tomorrow is a Gilmore Girls night :)
Weekend DVDs:
X2
Conspiracy Therory
The Pelican Brief
Steel Magnolias
Monday, February 28, 2005
Sunday, February 27, 2005
Reanimation Nation
The Year: 2001
The Category: BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
The Winner: "Shrek"
The Other Nominees:
"Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius"
"Monsters, Inc."
Robbed: Monsters, Inc.
This was the very first year for this category and at the very least, Pixar should have won. With Disney having the only animated movie to ever have been nominated prior to this category, it seems fitting that they should have won. They invented the animated feature film and they perfected it over the years...somehow having Shrek win, seemed off.
As for this year's pick, the Nominees are:
"The Incredibles"
"Shark Tale"
"Shrek 2"
It has to be The Incredibles. There is no other option. What else can I say, but it left the others in its dust. Shark Tale and Shrek 2 were good, but Incredibles was GREAT!
So for the menu, it is a tough year for being creative. Here is what I'm thinking:
Howard Hughes Teriyaki Wings (The Aviator)
Peter Pan-Fried Pork Chops (Finding Neverland)
88 Keys Sesame Rice (Ray)
Frankie's Boxing Rings (Million Dollar Baby)
Pinot Noir Poached Pears with Mascarpone (Sideways)
Enjoy the Oscars (if you are into that kind of thing)...and if not, watch reruns of something crappy and leave me to my fun.
The Category: BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
The Winner: "Shrek"
The Other Nominees:
"Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius"
"Monsters, Inc."
Robbed: Monsters, Inc.
This was the very first year for this category and at the very least, Pixar should have won. With Disney having the only animated movie to ever have been nominated prior to this category, it seems fitting that they should have won. They invented the animated feature film and they perfected it over the years...somehow having Shrek win, seemed off.
As for this year's pick, the Nominees are:
"The Incredibles"
"Shark Tale"
"Shrek 2"
It has to be The Incredibles. There is no other option. What else can I say, but it left the others in its dust. Shark Tale and Shrek 2 were good, but Incredibles was GREAT!
So for the menu, it is a tough year for being creative. Here is what I'm thinking:
Howard Hughes Teriyaki Wings (The Aviator)
Peter Pan-Fried Pork Chops (Finding Neverland)
88 Keys Sesame Rice (Ray)
Frankie's Boxing Rings (Million Dollar Baby)
Pinot Noir Poached Pears with Mascarpone (Sideways)
Enjoy the Oscars (if you are into that kind of thing)...and if not, watch reruns of something crappy and leave me to my fun.
Saturday, February 26, 2005
Support Your Local Actress
The Year: 1992
The Category: ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
The Winner: Marisa Tomei in "My Cousin Vinny"
The Other Nominees:
Judy Davis in "Husbands and Wives"
Joan Plowright in "Enchanted April"
Vanessa Redgrave in "Howards End"
Miranda Richardson in "Damage"
Robbed: Everyone but Marisa.
I hate to jump on the bandwagon and bring up controversy, but c'mon. It was a shock enough to have her nominated and I am guessing that she was not meant to win. I cannot stand this movie and I have tried watching it. She was fine, but her accent wasn't great. It seems like a travesty that probably put a permanent age limit on presenters.
As for this year's pick, the Nominees are:
Cate Blanchett in "The Aviator"
Laura Linney in "Kinsey"
Virginia Madsen in "Sideways"
Sophie Okonedo in "Hotel Rwanda"
Natalie Portman in "Closer"
It's gotta be Cate. She truly portrayed Kate Hepburn as if she were channeling her - it was almost eerie. She really stole the show and I was impressed with her performance. Now, the other Kate was apparently amazing (no, I haven't watched Spotless yet), but I'm guessing she won't win. I think that there may be a chance for Virginia to take it - she did an amazing job. Natalie actually acted better in "Garden State", so I would rather she not win for this. Laura was good, but I really don't see her getting any credit for it.
My vote is for Cate!
That's all for today...tomorrow it's ANIMATED FEATURE FILM!
The Category: ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
The Winner: Marisa Tomei in "My Cousin Vinny"
The Other Nominees:
Judy Davis in "Husbands and Wives"
Joan Plowright in "Enchanted April"
Vanessa Redgrave in "Howards End"
Miranda Richardson in "Damage"
Robbed: Everyone but Marisa.
I hate to jump on the bandwagon and bring up controversy, but c'mon. It was a shock enough to have her nominated and I am guessing that she was not meant to win. I cannot stand this movie and I have tried watching it. She was fine, but her accent wasn't great. It seems like a travesty that probably put a permanent age limit on presenters.
As for this year's pick, the Nominees are:
Cate Blanchett in "The Aviator"
Laura Linney in "Kinsey"
Virginia Madsen in "Sideways"
Sophie Okonedo in "Hotel Rwanda"
Natalie Portman in "Closer"
It's gotta be Cate. She truly portrayed Kate Hepburn as if she were channeling her - it was almost eerie. She really stole the show and I was impressed with her performance. Now, the other Kate was apparently amazing (no, I haven't watched Spotless yet), but I'm guessing she won't win. I think that there may be a chance for Virginia to take it - she did an amazing job. Natalie actually acted better in "Garden State", so I would rather she not win for this. Laura was good, but I really don't see her getting any credit for it.
My vote is for Cate!
That's all for today...tomorrow it's ANIMATED FEATURE FILM!
Friday, February 25, 2005
Thank You For Calling Actor Support...
The Year: 1999
The Category: ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
The Winner: Michael Caine in "The Cider House Rules"
The Other Nominees:
Tom Cruise in "Magnolia"
Michael Clarke Duncan in "The Green Mile"
Jude Law in "The Talented Mr. Ripley"
Haley Joel Osment in "The Sixth Sense"
Robbed: Haley Joel
Okay, I love Michael Caine, and he is a great actor and he did a really good job in Cider...however, Haley out-acted them all. While I would have been happy if Tom had won, Haley really deserved it. He will get one...someday.
As for this year's pick, the Nominees are:
Alan Alda in "The Aviator"
Thomas Haden Church in "Sideways"
Jamie Foxx in "Collateral"
Morgan Freeman for "Million Dollar Baby"
Clive Owen in "Closer"
Okay, so if there is justice in this world, then Morgan will take home the prize - and he most likely will. However, I have a sinking feeling that Clive is some sort of Warlock and has cast some spell that will get him Oscar - if he does, it is a travesty and I will not stand for it. He is so plastic and fake - what he does is not what I call acting. He is the very worst...possibly ever. I know other people like him and they haven't made it in this business - so why has he? Is it the accent? I don't think Thomas will take down Morgan - just isn't possible.
Now, here is a possibility. If the Academy wants to go the sentimental route and give Clint Best Actor, then they may give Jamie Supporting Actor to make up for it...just a thought.
That's all for today...tomorrow it's BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS!
The Category: ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
The Winner: Michael Caine in "The Cider House Rules"
The Other Nominees:
Tom Cruise in "Magnolia"
Michael Clarke Duncan in "The Green Mile"
Jude Law in "The Talented Mr. Ripley"
Haley Joel Osment in "The Sixth Sense"
Robbed: Haley Joel
Okay, I love Michael Caine, and he is a great actor and he did a really good job in Cider...however, Haley out-acted them all. While I would have been happy if Tom had won, Haley really deserved it. He will get one...someday.
As for this year's pick, the Nominees are:
Alan Alda in "The Aviator"
Thomas Haden Church in "Sideways"
Jamie Foxx in "Collateral"
Morgan Freeman for "Million Dollar Baby"
Clive Owen in "Closer"
Okay, so if there is justice in this world, then Morgan will take home the prize - and he most likely will. However, I have a sinking feeling that Clive is some sort of Warlock and has cast some spell that will get him Oscar - if he does, it is a travesty and I will not stand for it. He is so plastic and fake - what he does is not what I call acting. He is the very worst...possibly ever. I know other people like him and they haven't made it in this business - so why has he? Is it the accent? I don't think Thomas will take down Morgan - just isn't possible.
Now, here is a possibility. If the Academy wants to go the sentimental route and give Clint Best Actor, then they may give Jamie Supporting Actor to make up for it...just a thought.
That's all for today...tomorrow it's BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS!
Thursday, February 24, 2005
Efforts and Courage Are Not Enough Without Purpose and Direction
The Year: 1985
The Category: DIRECTING
The Winner: Sydney Pollack for "Out of Africa"
The Other Nominees:
Hector Babenco for "Kiss of the Spider Woman"
John Huston for "Prizzi's Honor"
Akira Kurosawa for "Ran"
Peter Weir for "Witness"
Robbed: Steven Spielberg for "The Color Purple"
It's highway robbery how Stephen has been treated by the Academy over the years. He was nominated but didn't win many times, but this time he wasn't even given the courtesy of a nomination. I mean, personally I think he should have won for Close Encounters of the Third Kind in 1977, Raiders of the Lost Ark in 1981, and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in 1982 - but hey, I don't get a vote. But here, Purple was nominated for Best Picture, yet the Director gets nary a nod? That makes no sense to me at all. Go figure!
As for this year's pick, the Nominees are:
Martin Scorsese for "The Aviator"
Clint Eastwood for "Million Dollar Baby"
Taylor Hackford for "Ray"
Alexander Payne for "Sideways"
Mike Leigh for "Vera Drake"
I'm sorry, but this year there is a nomination missing. Zach Braff for "Garden State". No question this movie should have received a nod for something - I'm cool with it being direction. Original Screenplay would have been okay too. Just SOMETHING! Okay, so my pick. I'm thinking that Clint is going to take it home again this year. As much as I want it to be Marty's year...finally, I really think that Clint will take it. But if anyone is running a close second, it would be Marty...otherwise we will be 0 and 6.
That's all for today...tomorrow it's BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR!
The Category: DIRECTING
The Winner: Sydney Pollack for "Out of Africa"
The Other Nominees:
Hector Babenco for "Kiss of the Spider Woman"
John Huston for "Prizzi's Honor"
Akira Kurosawa for "Ran"
Peter Weir for "Witness"
Robbed: Steven Spielberg for "The Color Purple"
It's highway robbery how Stephen has been treated by the Academy over the years. He was nominated but didn't win many times, but this time he wasn't even given the courtesy of a nomination. I mean, personally I think he should have won for Close Encounters of the Third Kind in 1977, Raiders of the Lost Ark in 1981, and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in 1982 - but hey, I don't get a vote. But here, Purple was nominated for Best Picture, yet the Director gets nary a nod? That makes no sense to me at all. Go figure!
As for this year's pick, the Nominees are:
Martin Scorsese for "The Aviator"
Clint Eastwood for "Million Dollar Baby"
Taylor Hackford for "Ray"
Alexander Payne for "Sideways"
Mike Leigh for "Vera Drake"
I'm sorry, but this year there is a nomination missing. Zach Braff for "Garden State". No question this movie should have received a nod for something - I'm cool with it being direction. Original Screenplay would have been okay too. Just SOMETHING! Okay, so my pick. I'm thinking that Clint is going to take it home again this year. As much as I want it to be Marty's year...finally, I really think that Clint will take it. But if anyone is running a close second, it would be Marty...otherwise we will be 0 and 6.
That's all for today...tomorrow it's BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR!
Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Oh, Actress!
The Year: 1988
The Category: ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
The Winner: Jodie Foster in "The Accused"
The Other Nominees:
Glenn Close in "Dangerous Liaisons"
Melanie Griffith in "Working Girl"
Meryl Streep in "A Cry in the Dark"
Sigourney Weaver in "Gorillas in the Mist"
Robbed: No one, really.
Here is how I see it. In 1988, great women's roles were just starting to filter in. There were great roles before, but not as many. At least this year, all the great leading roles had great women in them performing to there best abilities. There were not a lot of other great roles. As a sentimental favorite, I kind of wish Meryl had won...after all she was playing a character named Lindy...and how often does that happen in the movies?
As for this year's pick, the Nominees are:
Annette Bening in "Being Julia"
Catalina Sandino Moreno in "Maria Full of Grace"
Imelda Staunton in "Vera Drake"
Hilary Swank in "Million Dollar Baby"
Kate Winslet in "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"
The pick is going to be Hilary - I mean, isn't is always. She is this totally normal chick who gives these performances right out of your imagination. I mean, where does this girl pull these characters from, anyway? Give her a medal! I have heard nothing but amazing things about Imelda and Annette is no slouch, but short of an upset, the Swank has it. Remember, Girls Who Play Boys Don't Cry.
That's all for today...tomorrow it's BEST DIRECTOR!
The Category: ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
The Winner: Jodie Foster in "The Accused"
The Other Nominees:
Glenn Close in "Dangerous Liaisons"
Melanie Griffith in "Working Girl"
Meryl Streep in "A Cry in the Dark"
Sigourney Weaver in "Gorillas in the Mist"
Robbed: No one, really.
Here is how I see it. In 1988, great women's roles were just starting to filter in. There were great roles before, but not as many. At least this year, all the great leading roles had great women in them performing to there best abilities. There were not a lot of other great roles. As a sentimental favorite, I kind of wish Meryl had won...after all she was playing a character named Lindy...and how often does that happen in the movies?
As for this year's pick, the Nominees are:
Annette Bening in "Being Julia"
Catalina Sandino Moreno in "Maria Full of Grace"
Imelda Staunton in "Vera Drake"
Hilary Swank in "Million Dollar Baby"
Kate Winslet in "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"
The pick is going to be Hilary - I mean, isn't is always. She is this totally normal chick who gives these performances right out of your imagination. I mean, where does this girl pull these characters from, anyway? Give her a medal! I have heard nothing but amazing things about Imelda and Annette is no slouch, but short of an upset, the Swank has it. Remember, Girls Who Play Boys Don't Cry.
That's all for today...tomorrow it's BEST DIRECTOR!
Tuesday, February 22, 2005
The Year of the Drama
The Year: 1993
The Category: ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
The Winner: Tom Hanks in "Philadelphia"
The Other Nominees:
Daniel Day-Lewis in "In the Name of the Father"
Laurence Fishburne in "What's Love Got to Do with It"
Anthony Hopkins in "The Remains of the Day"
Liam Neeson in "Schindler's List
Robbed: Robin Williams in "Mrs. Doubtfire"
Okay - no question Tom was the bomb. He rocked. He was amazing. He moved me. That said, and there were a lot of great performances this year, but everything was so serious and so heavy a performance...how can you over look Robin dressed as a woman. Such a great performance and such a comedic genius. This was one of the most solid and enjoyable performances of 1993 - no question!.
As for this year's pick, the Nominees are:
Don Cheadle in "Hotel Rwanda"
Johnny Depp in "Finding Neverland"
Leonardo DiCaprio in "The Aviator"
Clint Eastwood in "Million Dollar Baby"
Jamie Foxx in "Ray"
Look, out of this list, the choice is going to be obvious. This will most likely go to Jamie...unless they give him Supporting Actor and go with the sentimental favorite, Clint. But truly, this should go to Johnny. Now, I haven't seen three of these performances, but I have heard enough to know who is probably going to win. But my vote is for Johnny playing such a touching and heartfelt role with such grace and honesty. One day, you'll be the winner, Johnny!
I do feel I need to make one comment here - why was Paul Giamatti passed over (over looked, whatever)? Can anyone explain this to me? He was great in Confidence, amazing in American Splendor and phenominal in Sideways. What's the deal, Oscar? You think Thomas and Virgina gave better performances? I don't think so. Help me out here...I'm not saying he was better than whoever wins, but he should have garnered a nomination. Show the man you care about his work. Okay, I'm done.
That's all for today...tomorrow it's BEST ACTRESS!
The Category: ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
The Winner: Tom Hanks in "Philadelphia"
The Other Nominees:
Daniel Day-Lewis in "In the Name of the Father"
Laurence Fishburne in "What's Love Got to Do with It"
Anthony Hopkins in "The Remains of the Day"
Liam Neeson in "Schindler's List
Robbed: Robin Williams in "Mrs. Doubtfire"
Okay - no question Tom was the bomb. He rocked. He was amazing. He moved me. That said, and there were a lot of great performances this year, but everything was so serious and so heavy a performance...how can you over look Robin dressed as a woman. Such a great performance and such a comedic genius. This was one of the most solid and enjoyable performances of 1993 - no question!.
As for this year's pick, the Nominees are:
Don Cheadle in "Hotel Rwanda"
Johnny Depp in "Finding Neverland"
Leonardo DiCaprio in "The Aviator"
Clint Eastwood in "Million Dollar Baby"
Jamie Foxx in "Ray"
Look, out of this list, the choice is going to be obvious. This will most likely go to Jamie...unless they give him Supporting Actor and go with the sentimental favorite, Clint. But truly, this should go to Johnny. Now, I haven't seen three of these performances, but I have heard enough to know who is probably going to win. But my vote is for Johnny playing such a touching and heartfelt role with such grace and honesty. One day, you'll be the winner, Johnny!
I do feel I need to make one comment here - why was Paul Giamatti passed over (over looked, whatever)? Can anyone explain this to me? He was great in Confidence, amazing in American Splendor and phenominal in Sideways. What's the deal, Oscar? You think Thomas and Virgina gave better performances? I don't think so. Help me out here...I'm not saying he was better than whoever wins, but he should have garnered a nomination. Show the man you care about his work. Okay, I'm done.
That's all for today...tomorrow it's BEST ACTRESS!
Monday, February 21, 2005
You Passed Crazy About Four Random Clues Ago
It's Oscar week!!!
Wahoo - I wait for this week all year long and how odd is it that it is in February again? Very odd for me, but hey, what can you do?
So first, a little business...so I came into work today to not one, not two, but three birthday cakes. Thanks to Koku and Dani for making me feel loved. Also, Vanessa had a bunch of people (friends) sign a birthday card for me. She rocks too!
So in honor of Oscar, the coolest gold-guy around, this week has a theme. Basically, the theme is me picking one past winner and singing it's virtues. At the same time, giving you one movie/actor, etc from that same year that should have won and didn't. Also, I will make a prediction in one of the categories for this year. Pretty simple, right? Okay, let's get started...
The Year: 1984
The Category: BEST PICTURE
The Winner: Amadeus
The Other Nominees:
The Killing Fields
A Passage to India
Places in the Heart
A Soldier's Story
Robbed: The Natural
Now, while Amadeus was an amazing film and the start of a boom of biopics, it wasn't one of my favorites. I loved A Passage to India and Places in the Heart. However, I felt that Tom Hulce gave a better performance than the winner of Best Actor, F. Murray Abraham.
But far and away the best flick of that year was The Natural. Now, I would never have expected it to win, I know better than that, but it should have been nominated. If you want to understand men, watch The Natural. If you want a really great baseball movie, watch The Natural. If you have been hiding under a rock and haven't ever seen it, watch The Natural. 'Nuff said!
As for this year's pick, it is a hard choice for me. The Nominees are:
The Aviator
Finding Neverland
Million Dollar Baby
Ray
Sideways
Now, I haven't seen two of them - Ray and Baby - but I will. However, my sentimental pick is going to be Sideways. I think this movie has been discounted way too much lately and I would love to see it come from behind and beat them all! As for what the Academy will pick, I'm thinking Baby will take the big prize. Look, this movie supposedly will make you cry - it is the big productions that actually move the voters that will get the statuette. Even though Aviator has 4 more nominations, it just doesn't make the cut!
That's all for Monday...tomorrow it's BEST ACTOR!
Wahoo - I wait for this week all year long and how odd is it that it is in February again? Very odd for me, but hey, what can you do?
So first, a little business...so I came into work today to not one, not two, but three birthday cakes. Thanks to Koku and Dani for making me feel loved. Also, Vanessa had a bunch of people (friends) sign a birthday card for me. She rocks too!
So in honor of Oscar, the coolest gold-guy around, this week has a theme. Basically, the theme is me picking one past winner and singing it's virtues. At the same time, giving you one movie/actor, etc from that same year that should have won and didn't. Also, I will make a prediction in one of the categories for this year. Pretty simple, right? Okay, let's get started...
The Year: 1984
The Category: BEST PICTURE
The Winner: Amadeus
The Other Nominees:
The Killing Fields
A Passage to India
Places in the Heart
A Soldier's Story
Robbed: The Natural
Now, while Amadeus was an amazing film and the start of a boom of biopics, it wasn't one of my favorites. I loved A Passage to India and Places in the Heart. However, I felt that Tom Hulce gave a better performance than the winner of Best Actor, F. Murray Abraham.
But far and away the best flick of that year was The Natural. Now, I would never have expected it to win, I know better than that, but it should have been nominated. If you want to understand men, watch The Natural. If you want a really great baseball movie, watch The Natural. If you have been hiding under a rock and haven't ever seen it, watch The Natural. 'Nuff said!
As for this year's pick, it is a hard choice for me. The Nominees are:
The Aviator
Finding Neverland
Million Dollar Baby
Ray
Sideways
Now, I haven't seen two of them - Ray and Baby - but I will. However, my sentimental pick is going to be Sideways. I think this movie has been discounted way too much lately and I would love to see it come from behind and beat them all! As for what the Academy will pick, I'm thinking Baby will take the big prize. Look, this movie supposedly will make you cry - it is the big productions that actually move the voters that will get the statuette. Even though Aviator has 4 more nominations, it just doesn't make the cut!
That's all for Monday...tomorrow it's BEST ACTOR!
Sunday, February 20, 2005
No, This is Your Party...
You do not work -- you lounge and mock those who are. Have I taught you nothing? --Loreli Gilmore
So today was the day - woo hoo...no fanfare, no party, but there was cake. Gotta love the cake. Especially when you have a mom as kick ass as mine who says "name it, I'll make it." So in my fridge I have this Cappucchino Delight that may be the greatest cake of all time...until it is all gone and the next poor cake comes along and needs love, needs affection, needs a big glass of milk to keep it company...
Today wasn't bad - the first part of the day was nothing. I sewed for Maggie and I napped (back/body still in agony) and I watched a little TV/Movie action and then I finished my laundry.
Wow - I sound SO depressing and sad...but I'm not. I have friends, a lot them, I think, but nor exacly the type to plan a party, schedule a get-together, organize a crappy store-bought cake at work for the people around us. Seriously, this is not meant to depress (not a fan of the store bought cake) - this is meant as an affirmation for me. I do things for people without being asked...I rarely say no to anything and I usually go out of my way no matter now inconvenient it might be (like picking my boss up on a Monday morning to take him to work). And you know what, I never expect anything in return - that's not why I do it. I am just a nice person who wants to step in and be helpful wherever possible and fix what needs mending and throw away what's broken.
My point is this - you do things for people because you want to - not so you will get it back later on. If I expected stuff back , I think I would be disappointed most of the time - but sometimes people just suprise me.
Happy Birthday to me - Maggie called me to tell me Happy Birthday and that is all that matters...plus my mom and I made a pretty kick ass dinner...all while watching the Daytona 500 - oh look, Jeff Gordon won...again...shocker!
More weekend DVDs:
Star Trek Nemesis
X-Men
So today was the day - woo hoo...no fanfare, no party, but there was cake. Gotta love the cake. Especially when you have a mom as kick ass as mine who says "name it, I'll make it." So in my fridge I have this Cappucchino Delight that may be the greatest cake of all time...until it is all gone and the next poor cake comes along and needs love, needs affection, needs a big glass of milk to keep it company...
Today wasn't bad - the first part of the day was nothing. I sewed for Maggie and I napped (back/body still in agony) and I watched a little TV/Movie action and then I finished my laundry.
Wow - I sound SO depressing and sad...but I'm not. I have friends, a lot them, I think, but nor exacly the type to plan a party, schedule a get-together, organize a crappy store-bought cake at work for the people around us. Seriously, this is not meant to depress (not a fan of the store bought cake) - this is meant as an affirmation for me. I do things for people without being asked...I rarely say no to anything and I usually go out of my way no matter now inconvenient it might be (like picking my boss up on a Monday morning to take him to work). And you know what, I never expect anything in return - that's not why I do it. I am just a nice person who wants to step in and be helpful wherever possible and fix what needs mending and throw away what's broken.
My point is this - you do things for people because you want to - not so you will get it back later on. If I expected stuff back , I think I would be disappointed most of the time - but sometimes people just suprise me.
Happy Birthday to me - Maggie called me to tell me Happy Birthday and that is all that matters...plus my mom and I made a pretty kick ass dinner...all while watching the Daytona 500 - oh look, Jeff Gordon won...again...shocker!
More weekend DVDs:
Star Trek Nemesis
X-Men
Saturday, February 19, 2005
Who Knew?
You know, often I feel like I am in the wrong job...someone is going to wake up and realize that I'm just a brainless fool and should never be in any position with any power, or responsibility. I'm not sure how I got where I am, so I feel like it will end at any moment.
Look, I'm not full of myself, or down of myself - really! I come from a family of really smart people (my brother and mother are computer programmers and my dad can sell ice to Eskimos). It isn't that I'm not smart, I'm just a different kind of smart. I'm killer at Math, but otherwise, I'm the creative one...the chef, the photographer, the artsy one. They are the analytical brainiacs in my family. I sew, I sing, I acted in my day...I'm a very friendly person and get along with most of the people I meet. I'm not a business person - or I never thought I was.
So yesterday I was put in a meeting with Directors and VPs (a frequent occurance in my current position). I am not intimidated by my superiors - I figure they earned their spot there, but they are just like everyone else at the end of the day. I actually like a lot of them, whereas others tend to dislike people in authority.
This meeting was to talk products and pricing. Not my area of expertise. My degree is in Culinary Arts - not business. Basically, I read weeks and weeks of customer surveys and listen to their complaints and make pretty little spreadsheets to summarize what I read. I pour through agent notes and figure out where the holes are and come up with ways to fill them. This is my life...a life called Strategy. So this meeting was to take what I learned about a frequent customer pain point, and give a summary of my findings to the people who make the decisions...fun, huh?
So I went in there, albeit a couple of minutes late (thanks for my birthday lunch, Nessa), and passed out a pretty report and went through it step by step.
They listened...I spoke more, they listened more...WOW! Okay, so I went for it - here is what we have to do...here is what we need...here is what the customers want.
DONE! Good ideas! Nice job! We can do that! We will do that!
VINDICATION!
I guess I am in the right job after all - sometimes I really wonder, but yesterday was actually worth it. Wow, I really like making a difference. Now, of course, the number crunchers have to crunch some numbers, but overall, they liked my ideas and suggestions and we had a little joint brainstorming that went well. Yea!
So tomorrow, I will be 32 and I think I just figured out that I like where I am and what I am doing. Nifty. This feeling should last me a week at least, right?
Weekend DVDs: (so far)
Star Trek First Contact
Star Trek Insurrection
I would have watched more, but I actually had to get caught up on TiVo stuff - I am WAY behind.
Look, I'm not full of myself, or down of myself - really! I come from a family of really smart people (my brother and mother are computer programmers and my dad can sell ice to Eskimos). It isn't that I'm not smart, I'm just a different kind of smart. I'm killer at Math, but otherwise, I'm the creative one...the chef, the photographer, the artsy one. They are the analytical brainiacs in my family. I sew, I sing, I acted in my day...I'm a very friendly person and get along with most of the people I meet. I'm not a business person - or I never thought I was.
So yesterday I was put in a meeting with Directors and VPs (a frequent occurance in my current position). I am not intimidated by my superiors - I figure they earned their spot there, but they are just like everyone else at the end of the day. I actually like a lot of them, whereas others tend to dislike people in authority.
This meeting was to talk products and pricing. Not my area of expertise. My degree is in Culinary Arts - not business. Basically, I read weeks and weeks of customer surveys and listen to their complaints and make pretty little spreadsheets to summarize what I read. I pour through agent notes and figure out where the holes are and come up with ways to fill them. This is my life...a life called Strategy. So this meeting was to take what I learned about a frequent customer pain point, and give a summary of my findings to the people who make the decisions...fun, huh?
So I went in there, albeit a couple of minutes late (thanks for my birthday lunch, Nessa), and passed out a pretty report and went through it step by step.
They listened...I spoke more, they listened more...WOW! Okay, so I went for it - here is what we have to do...here is what we need...here is what the customers want.
DONE! Good ideas! Nice job! We can do that! We will do that!
VINDICATION!
I guess I am in the right job after all - sometimes I really wonder, but yesterday was actually worth it. Wow, I really like making a difference. Now, of course, the number crunchers have to crunch some numbers, but overall, they liked my ideas and suggestions and we had a little joint brainstorming that went well. Yea!
So tomorrow, I will be 32 and I think I just figured out that I like where I am and what I am doing. Nifty. This feeling should last me a week at least, right?
Weekend DVDs: (so far)
Star Trek First Contact
Star Trek Insurrection
I would have watched more, but I actually had to get caught up on TiVo stuff - I am WAY behind.
Thursday, February 17, 2005
No Use Falling Over Spilled Milk
So after a long insane day, and too much work to do for other people, I went home just craving a nap. I needed groceries, so I stopped by the store on my way home.
I walked in, put the groceries down on the counter and ran to the bathroom...next thing I heard, was a big crash. I walked into the kitchen to a pool of milk. An entire gallon spilled onto my floor. Now, it was a rough day on my knee, and I was in insane pain. I had no idea what do to - my brain was spent.
I grabbed bath towels (thanks to my mother's suggestion) and put them on the floor, but I couldn't bend down, or kneel, or squat because of my knee pain. So I ended up using my feet to move the towels around and mop it all up. The milk soaked through my slippers, so I took them off. Then it soaked through my socks, so I took them off - if I didn't I would have continued to track milk everywhere.
So then, in my bare feet, I worked on mopping up the rest of the mess and next thing I know my ass is wet, my back is screaming in pain and I am, you guessed it, on the floor! OMG...the pain! I slowly dragged my sorry ass off the floor and immediately put the towels into the washing machine and ran it. The floor is kinda hazy and a little sticky, but I was in no way able to wet swiffer the place. ARGH! Not my idea of a good night.
I took some drugs and sacked out on the couch and I vaguely remember my father calling me about something, but I have no idea what. I finally went upstairs at around 11pm and sacked out for the night. Not my idea of a good day - at all.
Is it March 10th yet?
I walked in, put the groceries down on the counter and ran to the bathroom...next thing I heard, was a big crash. I walked into the kitchen to a pool of milk. An entire gallon spilled onto my floor. Now, it was a rough day on my knee, and I was in insane pain. I had no idea what do to - my brain was spent.
I grabbed bath towels (thanks to my mother's suggestion) and put them on the floor, but I couldn't bend down, or kneel, or squat because of my knee pain. So I ended up using my feet to move the towels around and mop it all up. The milk soaked through my slippers, so I took them off. Then it soaked through my socks, so I took them off - if I didn't I would have continued to track milk everywhere.
So then, in my bare feet, I worked on mopping up the rest of the mess and next thing I know my ass is wet, my back is screaming in pain and I am, you guessed it, on the floor! OMG...the pain! I slowly dragged my sorry ass off the floor and immediately put the towels into the washing machine and ran it. The floor is kinda hazy and a little sticky, but I was in no way able to wet swiffer the place. ARGH! Not my idea of a good night.
I took some drugs and sacked out on the couch and I vaguely remember my father calling me about something, but I have no idea what. I finally went upstairs at around 11pm and sacked out for the night. Not my idea of a good day - at all.
Is it March 10th yet?
Wednesday, February 16, 2005
I’m Sorry, Have I Ever Been Mistaken For a Patient Person?
Actually, I am usually pretty patient, but man, I had to wait ALL day for my car to get fixed. But here is what is classic about the whole thing - the dealership called me to tell me instead of just needing to get my key/ignition repaired, I needed about $1500 worth of work done. PLEASE!
So I call my usual service guy (I try and steer clear of the dealership as they like to rip me off) and told him all the things the dealership tried to tell me I needed. He laughed and explained that half to work was done last July and if they weren't so lazy, they would test the fluids, etc and see that they are fine. He explained that they usually just look and if it looks gross, they try and charge you like $100 a fluid to flush it out and replace...no thanks! Also, my guy is at a Goodyear place and can get me a much better deal on tires than the $600 that Jeep quoted me.
I called Jeep back and told them, no, no, no, just had that done, I have a tire guy, and I want a second opinion. Basically, just do the work I asked you to do. So what they quoted to me would take 3 hours tops, took from 11am to 4pm - geez! And they had the car at like 5pm the night before...slackers!
$240 later and my car will start - YEAH! Otherwise, work was insane. I mean, I had an open day I had blocked out to do some work and I barely got to it. My boss wasn't around and therefore I got hijacked to work on something that isn't even my bailiwick...NICE! Stupid team who sends their ENTIRE staff out of town when they are in the middle of a big project and then I have to pick up the slack? What the fuck is that? My boss probably wouldn't be too happy about this one.
Anyway, it was nice and quiet otherwise. The usual people that like to distract me all day were not around (not that I don't like these people, but just fewer interruptions). Some were sick, some were out on vacation, some were in an offsite meeting :). I did learn new cool Excel tricks - always loving the new cool Excel tricks - Heather rocks!
Lots of Lobster communications yesterday - always enjoyable and makes me rethink my decision last week...but I'm still sure I did the right thing...maybe.
Now I am trying to decide what I want to do this weekend...I'm thinking it's time for a complete veg-out session. No phones, no computers, no people - just movies and junk food. Sounds like heaven, right? Yeah, I'm thinking about it. It's not me though - I'm totally a people person and enjoy hanging out and having fun. I'm just in this state of flux right now and not sure what to do about it. I'm thinking I need to make some changes, but I don't know what those changes would even be.
I need a poker night - somehow I need to work that one out, but I think we have all just gotten too busy and it makes it impossible. ARGH!
Today should be an okay day - we'll see. Is it next week yet? I just want to get to next week when like half the office is out of the office and it should be really quiet again. Then, before you know it...March 10th and MAGGIE!! Yahoo!
Okay - back to work, kids.
So I call my usual service guy (I try and steer clear of the dealership as they like to rip me off) and told him all the things the dealership tried to tell me I needed. He laughed and explained that half to work was done last July and if they weren't so lazy, they would test the fluids, etc and see that they are fine. He explained that they usually just look and if it looks gross, they try and charge you like $100 a fluid to flush it out and replace...no thanks! Also, my guy is at a Goodyear place and can get me a much better deal on tires than the $600 that Jeep quoted me.
I called Jeep back and told them, no, no, no, just had that done, I have a tire guy, and I want a second opinion. Basically, just do the work I asked you to do. So what they quoted to me would take 3 hours tops, took from 11am to 4pm - geez! And they had the car at like 5pm the night before...slackers!
$240 later and my car will start - YEAH! Otherwise, work was insane. I mean, I had an open day I had blocked out to do some work and I barely got to it. My boss wasn't around and therefore I got hijacked to work on something that isn't even my bailiwick...NICE! Stupid team who sends their ENTIRE staff out of town when they are in the middle of a big project and then I have to pick up the slack? What the fuck is that? My boss probably wouldn't be too happy about this one.
Anyway, it was nice and quiet otherwise. The usual people that like to distract me all day were not around (not that I don't like these people, but just fewer interruptions). Some were sick, some were out on vacation, some were in an offsite meeting :). I did learn new cool Excel tricks - always loving the new cool Excel tricks - Heather rocks!
Lots of Lobster communications yesterday - always enjoyable and makes me rethink my decision last week...but I'm still sure I did the right thing...maybe.
Now I am trying to decide what I want to do this weekend...I'm thinking it's time for a complete veg-out session. No phones, no computers, no people - just movies and junk food. Sounds like heaven, right? Yeah, I'm thinking about it. It's not me though - I'm totally a people person and enjoy hanging out and having fun. I'm just in this state of flux right now and not sure what to do about it. I'm thinking I need to make some changes, but I don't know what those changes would even be.
I need a poker night - somehow I need to work that one out, but I think we have all just gotten too busy and it makes it impossible. ARGH!
Today should be an okay day - we'll see. Is it next week yet? I just want to get to next week when like half the office is out of the office and it should be really quiet again. Then, before you know it...March 10th and MAGGIE!! Yahoo!
Okay - back to work, kids.
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
It Is Cold and Gray Like a Fat Dead Pigeon
Today is foggy and gross and you cannot see more than a foot in front of your face...I guess it is good I am trapped indoors all day, huh?
Mondays are boring, but usually not too exciting. This Monday was a bit different unfortunately. It was long and annoying over all. Luckily, most of my meetings were short or moved, so I actually was able to get a little work done.
Let me tell you what annoys me - people who do not listen. Monday was a fun-filled day where no one seemed to listen to me. I give up. I don't talk to hear myself speak...ever. So, if no one is going to listen, I should just shut up :) Wow - that would be SO refreshing!
My pretty much guaranteed lunch with Angie was ruined this week - we have to make an appointment in our schedules to make sure we get 1 day a week to have lunch (and basically vent about our bosses, or other work people) - this is really sad, guys!
So since my car was in bad shape (we could easily be stranded if I drove), I asked that Angie drive. That's fine, except some fool likes to park behind her without leaving his key. That's okay with her, but it makes for standing in the freaking cold waiting for her to get a connection on her phone to message this person to come and move his freakin car. Yeah, that didn't work. I asked her to please ask him before we left the building, but no. She is stubborn - we know this :) Hell so am I, but I am also lazy and have a bum knee. After 10 minutes, I finally said I would drive (as the clock was ticking, and I had a 1pm). We started walking to my car and it occurred to me - why on Earth am I going to be inconvenienced because someone cannot play by the rules. Not gonna happen my friend - so I scrapped going to lunch. So annoying and just proves that I should always follow my first instincts!
After a long and annoying day, I drove my car all the way to Alpharetta to drop it at the dealership to be fixed. It would be nice to be able to start my car whenever I need. It was really funny though, I got there and the guy tried to start my car to move it to the service bays, and he could NOT get it started...SEE! Typical!
Thats all for today - Happy Tuesday!
Mondays are boring, but usually not too exciting. This Monday was a bit different unfortunately. It was long and annoying over all. Luckily, most of my meetings were short or moved, so I actually was able to get a little work done.
Let me tell you what annoys me - people who do not listen. Monday was a fun-filled day where no one seemed to listen to me. I give up. I don't talk to hear myself speak...ever. So, if no one is going to listen, I should just shut up :) Wow - that would be SO refreshing!
My pretty much guaranteed lunch with Angie was ruined this week - we have to make an appointment in our schedules to make sure we get 1 day a week to have lunch (and basically vent about our bosses, or other work people) - this is really sad, guys!
So since my car was in bad shape (we could easily be stranded if I drove), I asked that Angie drive. That's fine, except some fool likes to park behind her without leaving his key. That's okay with her, but it makes for standing in the freaking cold waiting for her to get a connection on her phone to message this person to come and move his freakin car. Yeah, that didn't work. I asked her to please ask him before we left the building, but no. She is stubborn - we know this :) Hell so am I, but I am also lazy and have a bum knee. After 10 minutes, I finally said I would drive (as the clock was ticking, and I had a 1pm). We started walking to my car and it occurred to me - why on Earth am I going to be inconvenienced because someone cannot play by the rules. Not gonna happen my friend - so I scrapped going to lunch. So annoying and just proves that I should always follow my first instincts!
After a long and annoying day, I drove my car all the way to Alpharetta to drop it at the dealership to be fixed. It would be nice to be able to start my car whenever I need. It was really funny though, I got there and the guy tried to start my car to move it to the service bays, and he could NOT get it started...SEE! Typical!
Thats all for today - Happy Tuesday!
Monday, February 14, 2005
Sometimes I Feel Like an Arse...
So about halfway through my Sunday, I started thinking about how little I did this weekend and that seemed wrong in some way - like there was something I was supposed to do. Mikey's Birthday Party! I suck - no question about it. I completely forgot about it and I was looking forward to it. I'm not going to make excuses, but I think I know what happened.
1) I didn't put it in my brain (aka, the Treo). At least then a reminder would have gone off.
2) The invitation was sent to my work email. I took a vacation day Friday and therefore refused to look at work anything. So when the reminder went out on Friday, I never saw it :(
3) Angie wasn't planning on going, so my back up to my back up couldn't serve as a reminder this time.
No wonder I don't have a lot of friends I hang out with - I'm a flake. It explains why the last get-together I threw only 6 people or so showed up. Dude! Not cool.
Okay - new leaf. I'm gonna be there when I say I am gonna be there. I need to post a calendar at home, right by my door and make sure and write shit on it. Look, I'm the girl who remembers birthdays and always surprise people. But I cannot remember a shin-dig that I am actually interested in going to (let's face it, people invite me to things that aren't always my speed, but I try to go anyway if a friend is hosting).
So the rest of Sunday was fine after I quit beating myself up over this. I stitched, I cleaned (a little), I napped (sad) and I did some menu planning for the catering company. Then I came home, settled in, drooled over Chris Noth playing Mike Logan again (after a 10 year absence) on "Law & Order: Criminal Intent". I'm hoping he becomes a regular addition to the show. Who cares that he is 50 - he's HOT!
That's all for Sunday. My morning didn't start out too good - my car wouldn't start. The problem is the ignition - the key or the pins are worn to where about every third time, I cannot turn the key in the lock - it's like I put the wrong key in to try and start it. I need to call around today and see how long it would take and who can do it...(sigh).
In honor of the day (and since no purple roses will be showing up for me today), I had to include a funny ;)
A very shy guy goes into a pub on Valentine's Day night and sees a beautiful woman sitting alone at the bar. After an hour of gathering up his courage he finally goes over to her and asks tentatively, "Um, would you mind if I brought you a drink?" She responds by yelling, at the top of her lungs, "No, I won't sleep with you tonight!"
Everyone in the pub is now staring at them. Naturally, the guy is hopelessly and completely embarrassed and he slinks back to his table totally red faced.
After a few minutes, the woman walks over to him and apologizes. She smiles at him and says, "I'm really sorry if I embarrassed you just then. You see, I'm a graduate student in psychology and I'm studying how people respond to embarrassing situations."
To which he responds, at the top of his lungs, "What do you mean $200?!?!"
1) I didn't put it in my brain (aka, the Treo). At least then a reminder would have gone off.
2) The invitation was sent to my work email. I took a vacation day Friday and therefore refused to look at work anything. So when the reminder went out on Friday, I never saw it :(
3) Angie wasn't planning on going, so my back up to my back up couldn't serve as a reminder this time.
No wonder I don't have a lot of friends I hang out with - I'm a flake. It explains why the last get-together I threw only 6 people or so showed up. Dude! Not cool.
Okay - new leaf. I'm gonna be there when I say I am gonna be there. I need to post a calendar at home, right by my door and make sure and write shit on it. Look, I'm the girl who remembers birthdays and always surprise people. But I cannot remember a shin-dig that I am actually interested in going to (let's face it, people invite me to things that aren't always my speed, but I try to go anyway if a friend is hosting).
So the rest of Sunday was fine after I quit beating myself up over this. I stitched, I cleaned (a little), I napped (sad) and I did some menu planning for the catering company. Then I came home, settled in, drooled over Chris Noth playing Mike Logan again (after a 10 year absence) on "Law & Order: Criminal Intent". I'm hoping he becomes a regular addition to the show. Who cares that he is 50 - he's HOT!
That's all for Sunday. My morning didn't start out too good - my car wouldn't start. The problem is the ignition - the key or the pins are worn to where about every third time, I cannot turn the key in the lock - it's like I put the wrong key in to try and start it. I need to call around today and see how long it would take and who can do it...(sigh).
In honor of the day (and since no purple roses will be showing up for me today), I had to include a funny ;)
A very shy guy goes into a pub on Valentine's Day night and sees a beautiful woman sitting alone at the bar. After an hour of gathering up his courage he finally goes over to her and asks tentatively, "Um, would you mind if I brought you a drink?" She responds by yelling, at the top of her lungs, "No, I won't sleep with you tonight!"
Everyone in the pub is now staring at them. Naturally, the guy is hopelessly and completely embarrassed and he slinks back to his table totally red faced.
After a few minutes, the woman walks over to him and apologizes. She smiles at him and says, "I'm really sorry if I embarrassed you just then. You see, I'm a graduate student in psychology and I'm studying how people respond to embarrassing situations."
To which he responds, at the top of his lungs, "What do you mean $200?!?!"
Sunday, February 13, 2005
The Saga of the Gift Card
Hey kids - Happy Sunday!
First off - the DVD path continues:
Grease 2 (yes I own this - hush)
One Fine Day
Hope Floats
While You Were Sleeping
Independence Day
Star Trek Generations
So yesterday was good - I did my best to crash this machine by loading about 200 songs onto my iPod...all is well. YEAH! Then I ran some errands, changed my air filters and did some work on my soon-to-be-niece/nephew's present.
Angie and I grabbed dinner again yesterday as again we both hadn't eaten all day. We went to Olive Garden as it is right around the corner and seemed easy (plus Angie was craving Italian food). So we had a nice dinner and about 2/3 through, a waitress walked past and dropped an OG gift card on the floor right by our table. None of the 80 waiters who walked past noticed...none of them. Some even looked down and just seemed to ignore it. It became a running joke to us - how long would it take for someone to notice?
So meanwhile, a waitress (I'm guessing this was the same one that dropped the card) is whining to the manager about a table of hers and said things like "they wanna talk to you" and "he won't do it, he's mad." So I'm guessing that the girl dropped the gift card and went back telling the table that they actually had to pay their bill. I'm sure they came back with something about they had put a gift card in the wallet and this chick probably thought it was some kind of scam. (Don't you love how I worked this all out in my head).
So there was a cute waiter, Paul, that Angie had been checking out all night. My intention was to call his attention so she could watch him pick it up - I AM evil :D - but he was nowhere to be found, of course. So finally, one of the hostesses walked up and asked if it was ours, and I explained that a waitress dropped it from the check wallet - so she picked it up and walked away. What's funny is, the manager was running around like a madman and getting his business card for this table and the waitress was walking around muttering to herself all mad. And the hostess didn't seem to communicate with the manager on this. I'm curious what the resolution was, but I have no idea. All I know, is it was good entertainment.
Otherwise, it was a quiet night. I watched a little TV and did more stitching. Nothing too exciting on my Sunday agenda either...I'm so boring on the weekends!
Later Kats!
First off - the DVD path continues:
Grease 2 (yes I own this - hush)
One Fine Day
Hope Floats
While You Were Sleeping
Independence Day
Star Trek Generations
So yesterday was good - I did my best to crash this machine by loading about 200 songs onto my iPod...all is well. YEAH! Then I ran some errands, changed my air filters and did some work on my soon-to-be-niece/nephew's present.
Angie and I grabbed dinner again yesterday as again we both hadn't eaten all day. We went to Olive Garden as it is right around the corner and seemed easy (plus Angie was craving Italian food). So we had a nice dinner and about 2/3 through, a waitress walked past and dropped an OG gift card on the floor right by our table. None of the 80 waiters who walked past noticed...none of them. Some even looked down and just seemed to ignore it. It became a running joke to us - how long would it take for someone to notice?
So meanwhile, a waitress (I'm guessing this was the same one that dropped the card) is whining to the manager about a table of hers and said things like "they wanna talk to you" and "he won't do it, he's mad." So I'm guessing that the girl dropped the gift card and went back telling the table that they actually had to pay their bill. I'm sure they came back with something about they had put a gift card in the wallet and this chick probably thought it was some kind of scam. (Don't you love how I worked this all out in my head).
So there was a cute waiter, Paul, that Angie had been checking out all night. My intention was to call his attention so she could watch him pick it up - I AM evil :D - but he was nowhere to be found, of course. So finally, one of the hostesses walked up and asked if it was ours, and I explained that a waitress dropped it from the check wallet - so she picked it up and walked away. What's funny is, the manager was running around like a madman and getting his business card for this table and the waitress was walking around muttering to herself all mad. And the hostess didn't seem to communicate with the manager on this. I'm curious what the resolution was, but I have no idea. All I know, is it was good entertainment.
Otherwise, it was a quiet night. I watched a little TV and did more stitching. Nothing too exciting on my Sunday agenda either...I'm so boring on the weekends!
Later Kats!
Saturday, February 12, 2005
CPUs, Roasted Garlic and Boston Creme Pie
Sorry I missed yesterday, but since I took a work vacation, I decided to take a break from all things computer EXCEPT to build my new machine that I am posting from. Wahoo!
So I woke up yesterday morning as if I had to go to work...blah...so I figured what the hell and showered, got dressed and headed to my parents house and all my new computer parts. I couldn't wait to get started.
Now I am the least techie person in my family. But last time, I watched my brother build my computer, so I felt confident I could handle it. I took everything out of the boxes and laid it out on my work space and got to work. The irony was, in order to build my computer, I had to first take it apart...clearly designed by a man :)
Anywho, so I took out the CPU cooler and installed my P4 Processor and returned the cooler to it's rightful place. I then installed 512MB of RAM, my old harddrive (which was fine) and my old DVD-RW Drive (also survived the great computer crash of 2005). Then the machine wouldn't boot - DAMMIT!
It turns out, in Bill Gates ultimate wisdom, XP realized this was a new machine and therefore insisted on a reinstall...FINE. We reinstalled XP, and now everything works relatively well. Only problem is, when it boots, I have to hit F1 each time because it thinks I have a floppy disk drive (does anyone have those anymore?) and it just isn't working...(sigh). I'll figure it out.
So then, I ended up helping my mom cook all day. It wasn't in my original plan, but my mom needed help and I enjoy cooking. We got 9 dishes cooked between the two of us, which was pretty productive considering we didn't start until around 1:30pm.
Angie and I headed out to OK Cafe for a late dinner as by around 9pm we both realized neither of us had eaten since early in the day.
All in all it was a relatively productive day and by the time I went to bed at 2am, I was spent. Now another day, and I will do my best to try and crash my new machine by loading a billion songs onto my iPod...stay tuned!
So I woke up yesterday morning as if I had to go to work...blah...so I figured what the hell and showered, got dressed and headed to my parents house and all my new computer parts. I couldn't wait to get started.
Now I am the least techie person in my family. But last time, I watched my brother build my computer, so I felt confident I could handle it. I took everything out of the boxes and laid it out on my work space and got to work. The irony was, in order to build my computer, I had to first take it apart...clearly designed by a man :)
Anywho, so I took out the CPU cooler and installed my P4 Processor and returned the cooler to it's rightful place. I then installed 512MB of RAM, my old harddrive (which was fine) and my old DVD-RW Drive (also survived the great computer crash of 2005). Then the machine wouldn't boot - DAMMIT!
It turns out, in Bill Gates ultimate wisdom, XP realized this was a new machine and therefore insisted on a reinstall...FINE. We reinstalled XP, and now everything works relatively well. Only problem is, when it boots, I have to hit F1 each time because it thinks I have a floppy disk drive (does anyone have those anymore?) and it just isn't working...(sigh). I'll figure it out.
So then, I ended up helping my mom cook all day. It wasn't in my original plan, but my mom needed help and I enjoy cooking. We got 9 dishes cooked between the two of us, which was pretty productive considering we didn't start until around 1:30pm.
Angie and I headed out to OK Cafe for a late dinner as by around 9pm we both realized neither of us had eaten since early in the day.
All in all it was a relatively productive day and by the time I went to bed at 2am, I was spent. Now another day, and I will do my best to try and crash my new machine by loading a billion songs onto my iPod...stay tuned!
Thursday, February 10, 2005
You Get the Chicken By Hatching the Egg, Not By Smashing It
Hey guys - sorry my posts have been so short this week, but it has been kind of crazy and I haven't had a lot of time.
So Tuesday night, I was having a conversation with my niece (Maggie, who is 3) and she was telling me about her day and said she wasn't going to school on Wednesday. Now, I knew why, but since she is 3 and you want her to learn, you ask her why?'
Maggie: Ummm, I don't know, Mama you tell me
Aunt D: Is tomorrow a special day?
Maggie: YES!
Mama: What special day is it, Maggie?
Maggie: 中国新年 (Chinese New Year)
Aunt D: Really? What year will it be tomorrow?
Maggie: Ummm, Mama?
Mama: Is it year of the Dog?
Maggie: Nooooooo
Mama: Is it year of the Cat?
Maggie: Nooooooo
Mama: Is it year of the Dragon?
Maggie: Nooooooo
Mama: What did you make in school today, Maggie?
Maggie: A CHICKEN!!!
Aunt D: Oh, so it's the year of the Chicken? Thank you, Punkin!
And so the 3-year-olds have it! It's the Year of the Chicken! Now, it took me close to 24 hours to realize that it was actually the Year of the ROOSTER! I'm such an idiot. So I figured that today's theme needed to be chickens. Thus the quote above and the joke below.
The Lobster left today and I wasn't around when he did. Very sad and depressing, especially in light of certain revelations on Tuesday...maybe one day I will post what those are, but we'll see. Many people read this blog and some things you just have to keep to yourself!
So...with that I leave you...幸福的新年
The pig and the chicken were on their way to breakfast, trying to decide what to have. When chicken said, ''Let's have ham and eggs.'' The pig then replied, ''That's fine for you, it's a small donation on your part, but it's a total sacrifice for me.
So Tuesday night, I was having a conversation with my niece (Maggie, who is 3) and she was telling me about her day and said she wasn't going to school on Wednesday. Now, I knew why, but since she is 3 and you want her to learn, you ask her why?'
Maggie: Ummm, I don't know, Mama you tell me
Aunt D: Is tomorrow a special day?
Maggie: YES!
Mama: What special day is it, Maggie?
Maggie: 中国新年 (Chinese New Year)
Aunt D: Really? What year will it be tomorrow?
Maggie: Ummm, Mama?
Mama: Is it year of the Dog?
Maggie: Nooooooo
Mama: Is it year of the Cat?
Maggie: Nooooooo
Mama: Is it year of the Dragon?
Maggie: Nooooooo
Mama: What did you make in school today, Maggie?
Maggie: A CHICKEN!!!
Aunt D: Oh, so it's the year of the Chicken? Thank you, Punkin!
And so the 3-year-olds have it! It's the Year of the Chicken! Now, it took me close to 24 hours to realize that it was actually the Year of the ROOSTER! I'm such an idiot. So I figured that today's theme needed to be chickens. Thus the quote above and the joke below.
The Lobster left today and I wasn't around when he did. Very sad and depressing, especially in light of certain revelations on Tuesday...maybe one day I will post what those are, but we'll see. Many people read this blog and some things you just have to keep to yourself!
So...with that I leave you...幸福的新年
The pig and the chicken were on their way to breakfast, trying to decide what to have. When chicken said, ''Let's have ham and eggs.'' The pig then replied, ''That's fine for you, it's a small donation on your part, but it's a total sacrifice for me.
Wednesday, February 09, 2005
Days of Wine and Roses
Ahhhh the perils of wine...
Yesterday wasn't too bad of a day for a Tuesday. Work, work and more work and did I mention some work. I had a meeting with the "big boss" over budget - that was fun! So I dressed a little bit nicer, but had to put up with inquiries all day about it. I was shiney and soft - that matches my personality right?
Then I had drinks with some work friends and we had a blast. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. Then one of them and I headed out to grab a bite to eat (he may not be working for us much longer so we decided we should hang out).
We had a fabulous meal at my friend Justin's place. It was an excellent meal with excellent conversation and wine...lots of wine. I still feel it today!
Anyway, not much more to say, except is it Friday yet??
Yesterday wasn't too bad of a day for a Tuesday. Work, work and more work and did I mention some work. I had a meeting with the "big boss" over budget - that was fun! So I dressed a little bit nicer, but had to put up with inquiries all day about it. I was shiney and soft - that matches my personality right?
Then I had drinks with some work friends and we had a blast. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. Then one of them and I headed out to grab a bite to eat (he may not be working for us much longer so we decided we should hang out).
We had a fabulous meal at my friend Justin's place. It was an excellent meal with excellent conversation and wine...lots of wine. I still feel it today!
Anyway, not much more to say, except is it Friday yet??
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Will You Just Stand Still?
Hey kids - nothing too exiciting to post today...sorry I am so boring.
Let me start with a funny...
Mahatma Gandhi was a peculiar person. He walked barefoot everywhere, to the point that his feet became quite thick and hard. He often went on hunger strikes, and even when he wasn't on a hunger strike, he did not eat much and became quite thin and frail. He also was a very spiritual person. Finally, because he didn't eat much and when he did his diet was peculiar, he developed very bad breath. He became known as a super-calloused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis.
So another Tuesday - woo hoo. We like Tuesdays because it is Gilmore Girls night. That's always a good thing.
Otherwise, today should end up being pretty boring. I have a bunch of meetings and work to try and get done before the end of the day...blech.
If you want to read something interesting - go to Angie's blog (look to the left). I may post something more later if the spirit moves me.
Also - you should all go out to eat tonight if you are in Atlanta. It's time to Dine Out for Tsunami Relief!
Let me start with a funny...
Mahatma Gandhi was a peculiar person. He walked barefoot everywhere, to the point that his feet became quite thick and hard. He often went on hunger strikes, and even when he wasn't on a hunger strike, he did not eat much and became quite thin and frail. He also was a very spiritual person. Finally, because he didn't eat much and when he did his diet was peculiar, he developed very bad breath. He became known as a super-calloused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis.
So another Tuesday - woo hoo. We like Tuesdays because it is Gilmore Girls night. That's always a good thing.
Otherwise, today should end up being pretty boring. I have a bunch of meetings and work to try and get done before the end of the day...blech.
If you want to read something interesting - go to Angie's blog (look to the left). I may post something more later if the spirit moves me.
Also - you should all go out to eat tonight if you are in Atlanta. It's time to Dine Out for Tsunami Relief!
Monday, February 07, 2005
They Shoot Computers, Don't They?
Let's start with the rest of the weekend DVDs:
Bell Book and Candle
Practical Magic
Grease
Okay, that's out of the way...on with my Sunday. So it was a decent day. I pretty much finished my laundry (I have to fold one more load) and then headed to my parents house with my sickly computer in hand. Basically, in 3 years I have run 2 different, self-built, Shuttles into the ground. No big deal, except I cannot seem to function on my home computer the last couple of weeks. Lots of speculation as to if it was the computer, or some software or hardware problems. I could be doing anything at all, or nothing at all, and the system would lock up and I could only hit the reset button to reboot.
My brother insisted it was iTunes or my iPod causing the problem. I was convinced it was my LinkStation wireless server he gave me for Christmas...apparently, it was just the motherboard trying to tell me it was tired and wanted to lay down and take a permanent nap...not nice.
So after we couldn't get it to boot at all, we determined that the computer was dead and should be shot for good measure (only after I take out my DVD-RW drive and harddrive. I ordered a new box (BioStar), processor (P4 Prescott 3E) and memory and get to spend my Wednesday night (if everything shows up) building a new computer. Wahoo.
I placed my order and then went to the kitchen to cook hot wings in preparation for the Big Game - I make damn fine hot wings ;) While waiting for the game to start, my mother and I finished off the last 4 weeks of New York Times Sunday Crossword Puzzles - that was a good brain tease.
The game started and so did the commercials. The game was much more interesting than last year and at least my boss should be in a killer mood since his team won.
It is hard to pick a commercial, there were some funny ones and some really stupid ones. The Tabasco bathing suit was funny and I didn't see that one coming. The Mustang commercial was really funny...the first time. By the 4th time, I was tired of it. Nothing else really jumped out that I can remember, but the Yeknom Industries ones were worth a snigger or two (I think the real advertiser was careerbuilder.com).
Overall, not a bad weekend. I was so ready for sleep by the time I got home that I crashed almost immediately. Nothing too exciting going on this week that isn't lobster-related. We have a couple of movie screenings next week to attend.
So it's Monday and only Vanessa and I showed up on our team. Everyone else is sick (hung over from Super Bowl weekend) or on vacation. We are too dedicated!
A little Kerstin funny for the day: Did you hear about the fly that flew through a screen door?
He strained himself.
Bell Book and Candle
Practical Magic
Grease
Okay, that's out of the way...on with my Sunday. So it was a decent day. I pretty much finished my laundry (I have to fold one more load) and then headed to my parents house with my sickly computer in hand. Basically, in 3 years I have run 2 different, self-built, Shuttles into the ground. No big deal, except I cannot seem to function on my home computer the last couple of weeks. Lots of speculation as to if it was the computer, or some software or hardware problems. I could be doing anything at all, or nothing at all, and the system would lock up and I could only hit the reset button to reboot.
My brother insisted it was iTunes or my iPod causing the problem. I was convinced it was my LinkStation wireless server he gave me for Christmas...apparently, it was just the motherboard trying to tell me it was tired and wanted to lay down and take a permanent nap...not nice.
So after we couldn't get it to boot at all, we determined that the computer was dead and should be shot for good measure (only after I take out my DVD-RW drive and harddrive. I ordered a new box (BioStar), processor (P4 Prescott 3E) and memory and get to spend my Wednesday night (if everything shows up) building a new computer. Wahoo.
I placed my order and then went to the kitchen to cook hot wings in preparation for the Big Game - I make damn fine hot wings ;) While waiting for the game to start, my mother and I finished off the last 4 weeks of New York Times Sunday Crossword Puzzles - that was a good brain tease.
The game started and so did the commercials. The game was much more interesting than last year and at least my boss should be in a killer mood since his team won.
It is hard to pick a commercial, there were some funny ones and some really stupid ones. The Tabasco bathing suit was funny and I didn't see that one coming. The Mustang commercial was really funny...the first time. By the 4th time, I was tired of it. Nothing else really jumped out that I can remember, but the Yeknom Industries ones were worth a snigger or two (I think the real advertiser was careerbuilder.com).
Overall, not a bad weekend. I was so ready for sleep by the time I got home that I crashed almost immediately. Nothing too exciting going on this week that isn't lobster-related. We have a couple of movie screenings next week to attend.
So it's Monday and only Vanessa and I showed up on our team. Everyone else is sick (hung over from Super Bowl weekend) or on vacation. We are too dedicated!
A little Kerstin funny for the day: Did you hear about the fly that flew through a screen door?
He strained himself.
Sunday, February 06, 2005
Price Check on Prune Juice, Bob
It's almost time for the Big Game. I'm not a big pro-football gal - I'm a hockey-chick through and through, but of course, they have screwed us fans out of a season, so I am stuck with football. I really only watch for the commercials, which cost WAY too much money. How can you spend that much on a TV commercial? Seriously, it is complete insanity. Freaks! Spend that money on a worthy cause...
Stepping down off that soapbox of mine...hold please...
Sundays. Ahhhhh. The only problems with Sundays is that tomorrow is Monday and that means I have to work. I should have been an actor - at least I loved acting and never minded spending that time. Cooking is a close second...I should cook for a living. Well, my weekends cooking are good, but I think I would hate doing it day in and day out all the time...my feet would hate me too.
Maybe I could win the lottery and then I could flit around the globe or something...okay, I know, keep dreaming.
Running a club - well a neighborhood bar - my uncle did that for years and I enjoyed hanging out there. I think I could have run Liz Reed's if given half a chance. However, it was in Macon and I don't think I want to live in Macon. I have a friend who owns a bar here in Atlanta - it's a great little place that is the only place I would ever hang out in Buckhead at. But - too expensive probably. Maybe a sports-bar kind of place for me to run...with a wealthy benefactor helping pay for shit. That would be nice. I could have some delectible finger foods on the menu and then people would come for good food, good drinks, and good TV. Back to the Big Game. Funny how this post has come full circle.
Time for me to start my laundry - how truly exiciting! I leave you with this bit of comedy...
A guy went to a psychiatrist. "Doc," he said, "I keep having these alternating recurring dreams. First I'm a teepee, then I'm a wigwam, then I'm a teepee, and then I'm a wigwam. It's driving me crazy. What's wrong with me?"
The doctor replied, "It's very simple. You're two tents."
Happy Sunday, kids!
Stepping down off that soapbox of mine...hold please...
Sundays. Ahhhhh. The only problems with Sundays is that tomorrow is Monday and that means I have to work. I should have been an actor - at least I loved acting and never minded spending that time. Cooking is a close second...I should cook for a living. Well, my weekends cooking are good, but I think I would hate doing it day in and day out all the time...my feet would hate me too.
Maybe I could win the lottery and then I could flit around the globe or something...okay, I know, keep dreaming.
Running a club - well a neighborhood bar - my uncle did that for years and I enjoyed hanging out there. I think I could have run Liz Reed's if given half a chance. However, it was in Macon and I don't think I want to live in Macon. I have a friend who owns a bar here in Atlanta - it's a great little place that is the only place I would ever hang out in Buckhead at. But - too expensive probably. Maybe a sports-bar kind of place for me to run...with a wealthy benefactor helping pay for shit. That would be nice. I could have some delectible finger foods on the menu and then people would come for good food, good drinks, and good TV. Back to the Big Game. Funny how this post has come full circle.
Time for me to start my laundry - how truly exiciting! I leave you with this bit of comedy...
A guy went to a psychiatrist. "Doc," he said, "I keep having these alternating recurring dreams. First I'm a teepee, then I'm a wigwam, then I'm a teepee, and then I'm a wigwam. It's driving me crazy. What's wrong with me?"
The doctor replied, "It's very simple. You're two tents."
Happy Sunday, kids!
Saturday, February 05, 2005
I Am a Lone Reed
I am truly a gregarious person really, but some times...some days, I don't mind being at home alone, at the movies alone, running around town alone. There is something to be said for not having to make decisions by committee and doing whatever you like. However, for me this is short-lived. I usually don't last too long until I crave human contact.
Yesterday, Angie and I ran some errands together - my work candy stash was horribly depleated and Angie decided she needed a new LCD for her new snazzy computer. No one saw that coming ;)
Afterwards, I enjoyed a night of TV and movies and stitching for my soon to be new niece/nephew coming in May. I watched several flicks on the dish - I pay for movie channels I might as well watch them. Then I returned to my DVD path...
Mystery, Alaska
Proof of Life
You've Got Mail
The Shop Around the Corner
Basically, I went from one of my men to another. Anyway, it was a great Saturday and I really enjoyed myself, even though I had to cancel poker night...all of our schedules are getting too crazy - I'm dying for some Hold 'Em.
Now it is almost Sunday - the Big Game is here. I'm headed to my parents for hot wings and some computer work for Silver Service Chef.
So a knee update - for those of you who are interested - my knee is killing me. Friday it was better - I wasn't skipping or jumping, but hobbling was minimal. Today, it hurt more but decided no more heavy drugs. But to add to that, my back is killing me. I think I am sleeping too long or something and my back thinks I should get my ass out of bed. But hopefully, tomorrow will be a better day. Keep your fingers and toes crossed.
Yesterday, Angie and I ran some errands together - my work candy stash was horribly depleated and Angie decided she needed a new LCD for her new snazzy computer. No one saw that coming ;)
Afterwards, I enjoyed a night of TV and movies and stitching for my soon to be new niece/nephew coming in May. I watched several flicks on the dish - I pay for movie channels I might as well watch them. Then I returned to my DVD path...
Mystery, Alaska
Proof of Life
You've Got Mail
The Shop Around the Corner
Basically, I went from one of my men to another. Anyway, it was a great Saturday and I really enjoyed myself, even though I had to cancel poker night...all of our schedules are getting too crazy - I'm dying for some Hold 'Em.
Now it is almost Sunday - the Big Game is here. I'm headed to my parents for hot wings and some computer work for Silver Service Chef.
So a knee update - for those of you who are interested - my knee is killing me. Friday it was better - I wasn't skipping or jumping, but hobbling was minimal. Today, it hurt more but decided no more heavy drugs. But to add to that, my back is killing me. I think I am sleeping too long or something and my back thinks I should get my ass out of bed. But hopefully, tomorrow will be a better day. Keep your fingers and toes crossed.
Friday, February 04, 2005
What's Your Damage, Heather?
Thank goodness it is Friday! However, I came in today to a voicemail from my boss saying someone went around me because they couldn't find me. Did I mention I did not leave my desk except to go to the bathroom ONCE yesterday...I was stuck in my cube ALL day. Funny how someone couldn't FIND ME! Okay, I'm done.
So I needed some funnies - thanks Kerstin for providing me the giggles this morning:
A hungry African lion came across two men. One was sitting under a tree and reading a book; the other was typing away on his typewriter. The lion pounced on the man reading the book and devoured him. Even the king of the jungle knows that readers digest and writers cramp.
Mwhahahaha. I love silly humor!
Nothing too exciting to report today. I'm listening to CS calls and helping out our partners to better understand our customers' needs. Fun, fun, fun.
My weekend isn't going to be too exciting. I can't decide if we are doing the poker thing or not tomorrow. Not sure anyone can come - and frankly, I am getting tired of trying.
Is today over yet? I'm ready for a nap...oh, and I am able to move around again finally :)
So I needed some funnies - thanks Kerstin for providing me the giggles this morning:
A hungry African lion came across two men. One was sitting under a tree and reading a book; the other was typing away on his typewriter. The lion pounced on the man reading the book and devoured him. Even the king of the jungle knows that readers digest and writers cramp.
Mwhahahaha. I love silly humor!
Nothing too exciting to report today. I'm listening to CS calls and helping out our partners to better understand our customers' needs. Fun, fun, fun.
My weekend isn't going to be too exciting. I can't decide if we are doing the poker thing or not tomorrow. Not sure anyone can come - and frankly, I am getting tired of trying.
Is today over yet? I'm ready for a nap...oh, and I am able to move around again finally :)
Thursday, February 03, 2005
I Can't Even Read My Own Handwriting. What Does This Say?
Drugs are good...drugs are fun...drugs make me sleepy.
Here I am at work...shhhh, don't tell my doctor. I have my cane and am habbling around only when necessary. Damn, I should have stayed in bed today.
So today should be very interesting. My brain is just not working right now and I'm not sure what to do about that. I type something and then read it and it makes no sense to me - I think this could be detremental to my company. I could bring down the whole place with one false move and not even realize it. WOW!
Okay, so yesterday I did not have the umph to post about the Macon trip - so I figure today is as good a day as any.
Angie and I had a nice trip down south. It took close to two hours because of traffic, but this is why we travel together - plenty to talk about and similar tastes in music. The iPod was hooked up and we jammed all the way down there.
We got in around 5:45pm and headed to the Centreplex to get our passes, but they raised the price of parking from $2 to $5 - OMG! Way too much to pay once, so I was certainly NOT going to pay that twice. So we gave up and went looking for the restaurant on Cherry. Apparently, I drove past it twice before realizing where it was. We got there at the same time as Alan, my uncle and we hung out with him and caught up while we waited for Kim and William.
So they showed up and as they were walking to the resaturant, William had a mini-breakdown because he was thinking he was going to a pizza place for dinner. I think we figured out that William, although only 4 years old, is hypoglycemic. As soon as he had 3 drops of tomato soup and a bite of a pizza chip, he was giddy and happy and very pleasant at the table. It was just a problem getting to that point - he was not a happy camper.
We had a very nice dinner - it wasn't Perlino's, but it was a very nice Italian meal - especially for being in Macon, Georgia.
After dinner, we headed back to the Centreplex for some hockey...hockey, hockey, hockey, hockey. We walked in, got our passes and as we walked through the turnstile, there was our buddy Joe Suk. I walked up to him and leaned on him and it was like not a day had passed - Suky is the greatest. He is on my top ten list of favorite people. No, I do not think I will ever post this list as it may hurt some feelings and that is not my style at all.
So we caught up with Joe for the first period (we were 15 minutes late too) and then went to our "spot" to shoot the game. Wow - so odd. It was like old home week and very surreal. We shot the game and Suky came and hung out with us for most of it. He caught us up on players from the old days and we filled him on people we knew about (okay, he totally had us beat). So then I saw a familiar face on the ice, but it wasn't a player.
A Linesman (on of the refs) looked really familiar. So I asked Joe his name and when he told it to me the little light went on over my head. Of course it was Gene. Joe explained that, of course, I knew him, he refed games for the Whoopee. But no, I said...he was a Linesman for the Knights. Joe quickly responded that Gene wasn't old enough to have refed in Atlanta...Oh yee of little faith. Picture number 2 - Gene in the background. I love when I'm right :D
At the start of the 3rd period, Gene came up to the glass and mouthed "Don't I know you?" I nodded yes and he directed me to the door to the ice. He immediately said "Your name is like Lindsay, but that isn't right." I corrected him and he remembered that I had a website of my pictures. I gave him the address - Hey Gene, if you are reading this now - and off he skated. I snapped a couple of shots of him during face-offs - hopefully I will have them posted soon.
Over all it was a great night and we enjoyed seeing old friends. We have already talked about going back at the end of the month for a Sunday game, going down early enough so Angie can skate and we can have Fresh-Air BBQ
So Macon 7-2 - YEAH!
Anyway, today sucks. I'm hobbly and not allowed to walk around. I would give anything to take a nap right about now and I am dying for a bottle of water...drugs make me parched...
Hopefully, tomorrow I will be jumping and skipping about.
Here I am at work...shhhh, don't tell my doctor. I have my cane and am habbling around only when necessary. Damn, I should have stayed in bed today.
So today should be very interesting. My brain is just not working right now and I'm not sure what to do about that. I type something and then read it and it makes no sense to me - I think this could be detremental to my company. I could bring down the whole place with one false move and not even realize it. WOW!
Okay, so yesterday I did not have the umph to post about the Macon trip - so I figure today is as good a day as any.
Angie and I had a nice trip down south. It took close to two hours because of traffic, but this is why we travel together - plenty to talk about and similar tastes in music. The iPod was hooked up and we jammed all the way down there.
We got in around 5:45pm and headed to the Centreplex to get our passes, but they raised the price of parking from $2 to $5 - OMG! Way too much to pay once, so I was certainly NOT going to pay that twice. So we gave up and went looking for the restaurant on Cherry. Apparently, I drove past it twice before realizing where it was. We got there at the same time as Alan, my uncle and we hung out with him and caught up while we waited for Kim and William.
So they showed up and as they were walking to the resaturant, William had a mini-breakdown because he was thinking he was going to a pizza place for dinner. I think we figured out that William, although only 4 years old, is hypoglycemic. As soon as he had 3 drops of tomato soup and a bite of a pizza chip, he was giddy and happy and very pleasant at the table. It was just a problem getting to that point - he was not a happy camper.
We had a very nice dinner - it wasn't Perlino's, but it was a very nice Italian meal - especially for being in Macon, Georgia.
After dinner, we headed back to the Centreplex for some hockey...hockey, hockey, hockey, hockey. We walked in, got our passes and as we walked through the turnstile, there was our buddy Joe Suk. I walked up to him and leaned on him and it was like not a day had passed - Suky is the greatest. He is on my top ten list of favorite people. No, I do not think I will ever post this list as it may hurt some feelings and that is not my style at all.
So we caught up with Joe for the first period (we were 15 minutes late too) and then went to our "spot" to shoot the game. Wow - so odd. It was like old home week and very surreal. We shot the game and Suky came and hung out with us for most of it. He caught us up on players from the old days and we filled him on people we knew about (okay, he totally had us beat). So then I saw a familiar face on the ice, but it wasn't a player.
A Linesman (on of the refs) looked really familiar. So I asked Joe his name and when he told it to me the little light went on over my head. Of course it was Gene. Joe explained that, of course, I knew him, he refed games for the Whoopee. But no, I said...he was a Linesman for the Knights. Joe quickly responded that Gene wasn't old enough to have refed in Atlanta...Oh yee of little faith. Picture number 2 - Gene in the background. I love when I'm right :D
At the start of the 3rd period, Gene came up to the glass and mouthed "Don't I know you?" I nodded yes and he directed me to the door to the ice. He immediately said "Your name is like Lindsay, but that isn't right." I corrected him and he remembered that I had a website of my pictures. I gave him the address - Hey Gene, if you are reading this now - and off he skated. I snapped a couple of shots of him during face-offs - hopefully I will have them posted soon.
Over all it was a great night and we enjoyed seeing old friends. We have already talked about going back at the end of the month for a Sunday game, going down early enough so Angie can skate and we can have Fresh-Air BBQ
So Macon 7-2 - YEAH!
Anyway, today sucks. I'm hobbly and not allowed to walk around. I would give anything to take a nap right about now and I am dying for a bottle of water...drugs make me parched...
Hopefully, tomorrow I will be jumping and skipping about.
Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Vicodin Usually Makes Things Like This a Little Less Awkward
My post is going to be short today - I had a really big needle stabbed into my knee this morning and damn it hurts...the knee not the needle.
So I am laying on my sofa, watching movies and stuff on my TiVo completely bored out of my skull and nothing interesting to say. Although, probably anything I say would sound amusing at thie point since the drugs have kicked in...
So what I didn't know about this procedure, was that I was supposed to stay off my knee for at least 48 hours - and keep an ice pack on it. Tomorrow should be interesting when I return to work. My boss will LOVE this.
It's funny - sometimes I think Angie and I share a brain. We both came up with the same idea for watching movies at home this year - each movie should have a link to the previous film watched. So here is where I am - still trying to make a dent on my DVD collection this year.
So the last few are:
The Matchmaker
Kiss the Girls
Along Came a Spider
Deep Impact
Okay - I have nothing more exciting to say...
So I am laying on my sofa, watching movies and stuff on my TiVo completely bored out of my skull and nothing interesting to say. Although, probably anything I say would sound amusing at thie point since the drugs have kicked in...
So what I didn't know about this procedure, was that I was supposed to stay off my knee for at least 48 hours - and keep an ice pack on it. Tomorrow should be interesting when I return to work. My boss will LOVE this.
It's funny - sometimes I think Angie and I share a brain. We both came up with the same idea for watching movies at home this year - each movie should have a link to the previous film watched. So here is where I am - still trying to make a dent on my DVD collection this year.
So the last few are:
The Matchmaker
Kiss the Girls
Along Came a Spider
Deep Impact
Okay - I have nothing more exciting to say...
Tuesday, February 01, 2005
We Never Know the Worth of Water Till the Well is Dry
Or until they double to price of a bottle of water at work! Damn the man!
Sorry if you missed me kids - Sunday I was too lazy to post and yesterday I spent the better part of my day sitting in a doctor's waiting room - I'm fine, it was just an annual check-up.
So now I am back and the pressure is on. Angie has decided not to post this week (except for random song lyrics) and thus I feel I must pick up the slack to balance the scales (and keep all you readers entertained).
Today is Macon day - for those of you who haven't read this in the weeks past, I had a hockey panic attack a couple of weeks ago and felt I needed a fix and fast. So instead of driving to Gwinnett, I decided I would rather drive a bit further and not only see southern hockey, but get to have dinner with my family (we are having dinner at Luigi's Bistro on Cherry (flash back Avenue) with Alan, Kim and Willie T - my uncle, aunt and cousin). Then we head to the Centerplex for some Macon Trax action. Our friend Joe "Suky" Suk is the GM and has generously left us media passes so we can shoot the game (sorry gang, but I do not feel normal at a hockey game without a camera in my hands). So this should be fun.
Just another trip down amnesia lane for Lindy in her month of reminiscing. Okay, well technically today is February, so this will be the beginning of month two of Lindy's Blast from the Past extravaganza! Bring on the memories!
Actually, February is my favorite and least favorite month of the year. First the bad part - Valentine's Day. For most, this is not a bad day, but for me I have an incredible track record for not having a guy on Valentine's each year. It's some sort of twisted record for me. It isn't that I need one, I just find it humorous that I always seem to be single. I basically treat it like any other day of the year if at all possible. Now for the good part - my birthday is also in February. Personally, this should make it everyone's favorite month ;)...kidding.
I'm all about birthdays - and not just mine. I love to celebrate life, and don't need an excuse to do so, however I feel that everyone should have their very own day to do so. Granted, I have to share my day with Jay Memory and Brent Gretzky. I don't mind Brently so much...
Anyway, today should be a decent enough day if I can get through the work part of it. Plus, I took Wednesday off - woo hoo - but I have to get a shot in my knee tomorrow morning - blech. Which means I will probably be off my knee for a lot of the day. Fun, eh? Movie-fest!
Later kids!
Sorry if you missed me kids - Sunday I was too lazy to post and yesterday I spent the better part of my day sitting in a doctor's waiting room - I'm fine, it was just an annual check-up.
So now I am back and the pressure is on. Angie has decided not to post this week (except for random song lyrics) and thus I feel I must pick up the slack to balance the scales (and keep all you readers entertained).
Today is Macon day - for those of you who haven't read this in the weeks past, I had a hockey panic attack a couple of weeks ago and felt I needed a fix and fast. So instead of driving to Gwinnett, I decided I would rather drive a bit further and not only see southern hockey, but get to have dinner with my family (we are having dinner at Luigi's Bistro on Cherry (flash back Avenue) with Alan, Kim and Willie T - my uncle, aunt and cousin). Then we head to the Centerplex for some Macon Trax action. Our friend Joe "Suky" Suk is the GM and has generously left us media passes so we can shoot the game (sorry gang, but I do not feel normal at a hockey game without a camera in my hands). So this should be fun.
Just another trip down amnesia lane for Lindy in her month of reminiscing. Okay, well technically today is February, so this will be the beginning of month two of Lindy's Blast from the Past extravaganza! Bring on the memories!
Actually, February is my favorite and least favorite month of the year. First the bad part - Valentine's Day. For most, this is not a bad day, but for me I have an incredible track record for not having a guy on Valentine's each year. It's some sort of twisted record for me. It isn't that I need one, I just find it humorous that I always seem to be single. I basically treat it like any other day of the year if at all possible. Now for the good part - my birthday is also in February. Personally, this should make it everyone's favorite month ;)...kidding.
I'm all about birthdays - and not just mine. I love to celebrate life, and don't need an excuse to do so, however I feel that everyone should have their very own day to do so. Granted, I have to share my day with Jay Memory and Brent Gretzky. I don't mind Brently so much...
Anyway, today should be a decent enough day if I can get through the work part of it. Plus, I took Wednesday off - woo hoo - but I have to get a shot in my knee tomorrow morning - blech. Which means I will probably be off my knee for a lot of the day. Fun, eh? Movie-fest!
Later kids!
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