All Hallow's Eve Amusingness...
posted by Sebosmile @ 1:40 PM
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Monday, October 31, 2005
Saturday, October 29, 2005
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I had to be in at work at 5:30 this morning.
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And I just might be going to at least some of Lauren's party tonight- if not, I'll probably stay up and watch a movie with my mom.
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So, no real posting today... Leave me a message, though, as I have much love of them! :)
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And I just might be going to at least some of Lauren's party tonight- if not, I'll probably stay up and watch a movie with my mom.
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So, no real posting today... Leave me a message, though, as I have much love of them! :)
posted by Sebosmile @ 2:48 PM
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Wednesday, October 26, 2005
:applause:
I still get these emails, and I thought this was defiantely a well written article- I mean, how shocking! You can't even (directly/otherwise... but let me know if you pick up otherwise) the author's political persuasion!
:SHOCK:
Journalism the way it was SUPPOSED to happen from a COLLEGE STUDENT??
:gasp!:
Youth vote can make a difference - America's youth must now let their voices be heard
The Clarion (online)
By Jennifer Nelson
To go to the polls next week and vote is to demonstrate adulthood bestowed on us when we turn 18. Sure, smoking cigarettes may make you look older while winning Lotto or Power Ball will give you financial power.
Voting, however, is a right of passage that enables you to use your citizenship, convictions and maturity in a new and powerful way.
Why then did only 42 percent of 18 to 24 year olds vote in the 2004 presidential election? According to the U.S. Census Bureau, only about half of U.S. citizens in this age group even bothered to register!
This group had by far the lowest voter turn out of all age groups. As voters age, they are more likely to vote. Does this mean that our generation will wise-up and start voting later on in life? Maybe. Voter data from 1964 shows about the same trend as today, when only 44 percent of 18 to 24 year olds voted. Those same people -- baby boomers - now vote in much higher numbers.
But why wait? By choosing not to vote, young people are choosing not to participate in our democracy. If young voters use their right to vote, then they could influence election results. Higher turnout in the young age group could easily decide a close presidential race - like those in 2000 and 2004.
Voting is an opportunity to have a say in our society. While volunteering in political campaigns and working for social change is a way to change the injustices we see, such activism does not compare to the magnitude of influence young voter turnout would have on the future of our country and the world.
If you are part of the 18-to-24-year-old majority and you haven't registered to vote, then ask yourself why. "It's a chore, I'm too busy," are not valid excuses.
These days voting is as convenient as a trip to 7-11. You can vote by mail in this election if you registered during the registration period.
"I don't know the issue," is not a valid excuse. If you don't understand a ballot issue or have not made up your mind, you can leave that particular ballot issue blank but cast your vote on the rest of the ballot. Or, you could even try to figure out what is at stake. Explanation of ballot issues is easily accessible online on federal, state and local government Web sites.
"I hate politics" is not an excuse either. Remember nothing will ever change in politics if you and those like you forsake their right to have their voices heard.
Young voters can account for up to 12% of the vote. Right now, however, we are only using 5% of it. Why would we want to throw this chance for change away?
As the uncertainty of the fates of November ballot issues rise, answer with your vote. This year, though an off year for congressional and presidential elections, still has important issues at stake.
With Referendums C and D, your vote could protect education, healthcare and public projects from going off the deep end.
Stagnant political struggles - including the steep rise in college tuition coupled with depleted grants and funds - won't end until you do!
One law and one political figure can alter the conditions and quality of your life. One vote, multiplied by other new voters, can place your future in better hands.
:SHOCK:
Journalism the way it was SUPPOSED to happen from a COLLEGE STUDENT??
:gasp!:
Youth vote can make a difference - America's youth must now let their voices be heard
The Clarion (online)
By Jennifer Nelson
To go to the polls next week and vote is to demonstrate adulthood bestowed on us when we turn 18. Sure, smoking cigarettes may make you look older while winning Lotto or Power Ball will give you financial power.
Voting, however, is a right of passage that enables you to use your citizenship, convictions and maturity in a new and powerful way.
Why then did only 42 percent of 18 to 24 year olds vote in the 2004 presidential election? According to the U.S. Census Bureau, only about half of U.S. citizens in this age group even bothered to register!
This group had by far the lowest voter turn out of all age groups. As voters age, they are more likely to vote. Does this mean that our generation will wise-up and start voting later on in life? Maybe. Voter data from 1964 shows about the same trend as today, when only 44 percent of 18 to 24 year olds voted. Those same people -- baby boomers - now vote in much higher numbers.
But why wait? By choosing not to vote, young people are choosing not to participate in our democracy. If young voters use their right to vote, then they could influence election results. Higher turnout in the young age group could easily decide a close presidential race - like those in 2000 and 2004.
Voting is an opportunity to have a say in our society. While volunteering in political campaigns and working for social change is a way to change the injustices we see, such activism does not compare to the magnitude of influence young voter turnout would have on the future of our country and the world.
If you are part of the 18-to-24-year-old majority and you haven't registered to vote, then ask yourself why. "It's a chore, I'm too busy," are not valid excuses.
These days voting is as convenient as a trip to 7-11. You can vote by mail in this election if you registered during the registration period.
"I don't know the issue," is not a valid excuse. If you don't understand a ballot issue or have not made up your mind, you can leave that particular ballot issue blank but cast your vote on the rest of the ballot. Or, you could even try to figure out what is at stake. Explanation of ballot issues is easily accessible online on federal, state and local government Web sites.
"I hate politics" is not an excuse either. Remember nothing will ever change in politics if you and those like you forsake their right to have their voices heard.
Young voters can account for up to 12% of the vote. Right now, however, we are only using 5% of it. Why would we want to throw this chance for change away?
As the uncertainty of the fates of November ballot issues rise, answer with your vote. This year, though an off year for congressional and presidential elections, still has important issues at stake.
With Referendums C and D, your vote could protect education, healthcare and public projects from going off the deep end.
Stagnant political struggles - including the steep rise in college tuition coupled with depleted grants and funds - won't end until you do!
One law and one political figure can alter the conditions and quality of your life. One vote, multiplied by other new voters, can place your future in better hands.
posted by Sebosmile @ 2:35 PM
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I think I've found it... Or at least I'm close...
Maggie, HELP!!!!!!Lol, ok, it's not THAT much of an emergancy... But when you've got a mo'...
I much like this picture (though I'm using a bigger verion... this is just the more practical, baby-sized one for here, lol). How would I fiddle with this strange language that is HTML and make it my background/make 'headlines' red font?
I love you Maggie! Please fix my stupidity!!!
posted by Sebosmile @ 2:24 PM
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Well, it's better then nothing... Right?
Celine has an odd take on this, but at least she calls an unborn baby a baby, right?Celine Dion Aims for Motherhood Again- "I'm approaching 40 years old, and I have to tend to that," Dion said. "This frozen embryo that is in New York is my child waiting to be brought to life."
Side note/question to Betsy/Maggie: Is artificial insemination still a major no-no in the Catholic church? Or medication a woman might take to increase the odds of pregnancy?
posted by Sebosmile @ 2:14 PM
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:waves:
K, just stopping by, no promises as to how much I'll be able to go over today. (I've started keeping bullet points for days I know I won't be ending up online so I hopefully won't forget as much, lol.)
*mild language warning for the following*
So, right off today, let's start by b*tch slapping the left wing media. I mean, SERIOUSLY. Yes, it is apparently a fact that 2,000 soldiers have died since American entered Iraq. (Side note: But just how many of these 2,000 were killed overseas in combat and not in accidents or friendly fire?)
However, it's DISGUSTING that THESE PEOPLE are sitting there essentially celebrating this fact.
Case in point: Cleveland Plain Dealer's leads with brief that "ANOTHER AMERICAN SOLDIER dies in Iraq Tuesday, the 2,000 killed in action for a goal that remains elusive 2 1/2 years after the invasion."
Ooooooooooooooooooooook.
Back that sh*t up.
Who the in the Hell had the "goal" of ANY Americans dying???
Let's think about this for a sec hear. There's been no indications from anyone (unless Michael Moore and Al Franken jumped in on this and I just didn't motive) that our Pres wants ANY Americans dead.
Heck, we got into this BECAUSE Americans died, that insane theory just doesn't play out well at all.
Ever.
:frustrated scream:
I mean, this is a war man. People died. It's horrible/sad/heroic, but that's the way it is.
How many battles in our nation's history ALONE have had more people die in on battle then this whole war?
Anyways, went into work today for five hours I wasn't scheduled for. (Shortest explanation: Lauren called off sick for Monday Sunday night, Hope calls me, I agree to come in on my day off since Lauren says she'll sub in for me on Weds, which is typically HER day off from work. However, I was talking to Karrie yesterday, and since Weds. are typically a ZOO, I offered to unofficially come in for a few hours.)
I have no idea if I get 'extra credit'/overtime for today, though I'm hoping so, since Karrie kept saying she was glad I was there, etc.
Jax came in today and got a cinnamon roll, a strawberry & cream pastry, a hot chocolate and a chocolate pastry. I think she was sharing with the friend she came in with, but I can't for the LIFE of me figure out where she puts it all. (I should take up dance, lol!)
Mr. Zartman (AKA Marching Band Hitler) came in for a sandwich Friday and he was... This is truely scary... FRIENDLY!!!
Mr. Z: I want a sandwich. What kind of sandwich do I like?
Me: Um, the last time you were here, you got the tuna on honey wheat with everything on it- and I remember because it was the first sandwich I ever made here.
Mr. Z: Yes, and it was the best tuna sandwich I ever had.
Me: :semi nervous laugh:
Mr. Z: I'll have the Italian combo and a coffee.
Me: What size of coffee can I get you?
Mr. Z: Look at my eyes; I NEED the largest coffee you have.
So, yeah. Funny/odd/nearly out of body experience, lol. ;)
My burn's healing, on this the two week and one day mark after I got it. Down to just wearing a band-aid, minus the gauze, etc. Been using Cocoa-Mango Shea Butter the last 48 hours, and it's made a marked difference in the color/how raised the burn is, so yay for that.
Kristi brought in her sonogram photo to work on Friday, and was passing it around when we had a slow second. It's amazing, you know? 12 week old baby, right there in black and white. (And she doesn't even look pregnate- which is something of a joke at work: "Kristi can wear maternity clothes for Halloween and pretend to be pregnate!")
Since 10-12 weeks is about average for most abortion, it just really threw me that day. I mean, here's clear, photographic proof that BABIES are what is being aborted, not "mashes of flesh" with 150 beats per minute heartbeats.
I really just don't understand how people can make an argument that they're not killing babies in abortion- I mean, talk about mental disasociation, right?
It's so horrible... :sigh:
So, my aunt's wedding is still coming up. Can't wait to be out in L.A. for Thanksgiving, though it'll be weird to be somewhere warm at Turkey Time, you know?
Still have NO IDEA what I'm going to wear, which I'm sure means I'm going to panic soon.
Ticket's across country are apparently something like $300-400 dollars right now.
:gulp:
If my mom will let me (I'm thinking I'll have to seriously talk her into it), I think I'm going to try and do Christmas early for my family and throw a lot of my work money into this, so we can hopefully get to go to Disney World/Land/I can never remember which is which, etc., when we're out there... And so my mom won't have to stress out about it, since it's really not fair for her to do this all, you know?
Prays for me to talk her into this, ok? I'll need 'em!
*mild language warning for the following*
So, right off today, let's start by b*tch slapping the left wing media. I mean, SERIOUSLY. Yes, it is apparently a fact that 2,000 soldiers have died since American entered Iraq. (Side note: But just how many of these 2,000 were killed overseas in combat and not in accidents or friendly fire?)
However, it's DISGUSTING that THESE PEOPLE are sitting there essentially celebrating this fact.
Case in point: Cleveland Plain Dealer's leads with brief that "ANOTHER AMERICAN SOLDIER dies in Iraq Tuesday, the 2,000 killed in action for a goal that remains elusive 2 1/2 years after the invasion."
Ooooooooooooooooooooook.
Back that sh*t up.
Who the in the Hell had the "goal" of ANY Americans dying???
Let's think about this for a sec hear. There's been no indications from anyone (unless Michael Moore and Al Franken jumped in on this and I just didn't motive) that our Pres wants ANY Americans dead.
Heck, we got into this BECAUSE Americans died, that insane theory just doesn't play out well at all.
Ever.
:frustrated scream:
I mean, this is a war man. People died. It's horrible/sad/heroic, but that's the way it is.
How many battles in our nation's history ALONE have had more people die in on battle then this whole war?
Anyways, went into work today for five hours I wasn't scheduled for. (Shortest explanation: Lauren called off sick for Monday Sunday night, Hope calls me, I agree to come in on my day off since Lauren says she'll sub in for me on Weds, which is typically HER day off from work. However, I was talking to Karrie yesterday, and since Weds. are typically a ZOO, I offered to unofficially come in for a few hours.)
I have no idea if I get 'extra credit'/overtime for today, though I'm hoping so, since Karrie kept saying she was glad I was there, etc.
Jax came in today and got a cinnamon roll, a strawberry & cream pastry, a hot chocolate and a chocolate pastry. I think she was sharing with the friend she came in with, but I can't for the LIFE of me figure out where she puts it all. (I should take up dance, lol!)
Mr. Zartman (AKA Marching Band Hitler) came in for a sandwich Friday and he was... This is truely scary... FRIENDLY!!!
Mr. Z: I want a sandwich. What kind of sandwich do I like?
Me: Um, the last time you were here, you got the tuna on honey wheat with everything on it- and I remember because it was the first sandwich I ever made here.
Mr. Z: Yes, and it was the best tuna sandwich I ever had.
Me: :semi nervous laugh:
Mr. Z: I'll have the Italian combo and a coffee.
Me: What size of coffee can I get you?
Mr. Z: Look at my eyes; I NEED the largest coffee you have.
So, yeah. Funny/odd/nearly out of body experience, lol. ;)
My burn's healing, on this the two week and one day mark after I got it. Down to just wearing a band-aid, minus the gauze, etc. Been using Cocoa-Mango Shea Butter the last 48 hours, and it's made a marked difference in the color/how raised the burn is, so yay for that.
Kristi brought in her sonogram photo to work on Friday, and was passing it around when we had a slow second. It's amazing, you know? 12 week old baby, right there in black and white. (And she doesn't even look pregnate- which is something of a joke at work: "Kristi can wear maternity clothes for Halloween and pretend to be pregnate!")Since 10-12 weeks is about average for most abortion, it just really threw me that day. I mean, here's clear, photographic proof that BABIES are what is being aborted, not "mashes of flesh" with 150 beats per minute heartbeats.
I really just don't understand how people can make an argument that they're not killing babies in abortion- I mean, talk about mental disasociation, right?
It's so horrible... :sigh:
So, my aunt's wedding is still coming up. Can't wait to be out in L.A. for Thanksgiving, though it'll be weird to be somewhere warm at Turkey Time, you know?
Still have NO IDEA what I'm going to wear, which I'm sure means I'm going to panic soon.
Ticket's across country are apparently something like $300-400 dollars right now.
:gulp:
If my mom will let me (I'm thinking I'll have to seriously talk her into it), I think I'm going to try and do Christmas early for my family and throw a lot of my work money into this, so we can hopefully get to go to Disney World/Land/I can never remember which is which, etc., when we're out there... And so my mom won't have to stress out about it, since it's really not fair for her to do this all, you know?
Prays for me to talk her into this, ok? I'll need 'em!
posted by Sebosmile @ 1:02 PM
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"It would be most inconvenient, since I swore to loathe him for all eternity."
Another movie preview... I'm starting to think I either automatically hit 'movie mode' when winter closes in... Or I've just had a very low opinion on all the movies that have been out in theaters since Phantom of the Opera came out last winter, lol.
Anyways, just saw the preview online for Pride and Prejudice, and this definately fits the description of a movie I would shell over money to see- and God only knows how rarely THAT happens. ;)
I am so far intriqued by the man who portray's Mr. Darcy in this version (even if he isn't Colin Firth and there's been no reports, confirmed or otherwise, that he jumps into a lake, lol!) . Actor's name is Matthew MacFadyen, and while he hasn't been in anything I've seen/heard of, he looks like he'll carry the moody, anti-social and yet still somehow appealing leading man roll off well, lol. (Hopefully he'll play off Keira Knightley well, right?)
Definate shades of Alan Rickman as Colonel Brandon in 1995's Sense and Sensibility (where he and Emma Thomson were excellent... Kate Winslet was mildly annoying... And Hugh Grant was cute and confused, lol.)
Seriously, I love Alan Rickman anyways, but Brandon's just such a great character, and Alan plays him so well... :sigh: Seriously, major problems with Kate Winslet's character to be madly in love with that substantce-less (Is this a word? ...We'll just pretend it is, lol.) Willoughby until the end of the movie, you know?
So... Yeah... Done with this, but I figured Betsy/Maggie deserved fair warning before I dragged them off to see this when they're home next, lol! ;) ;)
Quotes from Sense and Sensibility:
Margaret: Please don't say anything important 'til I come back.
Elinor Dashwood: Margaret has always wanted to travel.
Edward Ferrars: I know. She's heading an expedition to China shortly. I'm to go as her servant. But only on the understanding that I am to be very badly treated.
Fanny: People always live forever when there is an annuity to be paid them.
Marianne: Fanny wishes to know where the key to the silver cabinet is kept.
Elinor Dashwood: Betsy has it I think. What does Fanny want with the silver?
Marianne: One can only presume she wants to count it. What are you doing?
Elinor Dashwood: Presents for the servants. Have you seen Margaret by the way? I'm worried about her. She's taken to hiding in the oddest places.
Marianne: Fortunate girl. At least she can escape Fanny which is more than any of us is able.
Elinor Dashwood: You do your best. You've not said a word to her in a week.
Marianne: I have. I've said "yes" and "no".
Marianne: Good morning, Fanny.
Fanny: Good morning, Miss Marianne.
Marianne: How did you find the silver? Was it all genuine?
Mrs. Dashwood: If you can't think of anything appropriate to say you will please restrict your remarks to the weather.
[Edward and Elinor are baiting Margaret, who is playfully hiding]
Edward Ferrars: I wish to check the position of the Nile. My sister tells me it is in South America.
Elinor Dashwood: No. She's quite wrong, for I believe it is in Belgium.
Edward Ferrars: You must be thinking of the Volga.
Margaret: The Volga?
Elinor Dashwood: Of course, the Volga. Which, as you know, starts in...
Edward Ferrars: Vladivostock, and ends in...
Elinor Dashwood: Wimbledon.
Edward Ferrars: Precisely. Where the coffee beans come from.
Margaret: The source of the Nile is in Abyssinia!
Marianne: I was never so grateful in all my life as I am to Mrs. Jennings. Oh, Elinor, I shall see Willoughby and you will see Edward. Are you asleep?
Elinor Dashwood: With you in the room?
Edward Ferrars: All I want, all I've ever wanted is the quiet of a private life, but my mother wants me distinguished.
[after Marianne has first met Willougby]
Elinor Dashwood: Marianne, you must change or you will catch a cold.
Marianne: What care I for colds when there is such a man.
Elinor Dashwood: You will care very much when your nose swells up.
Marianne: You are right. Help me, Elinor.
Colonel Brandon: What can I do?
Elinor Dashwood: Colonel Brandon, you have done so much already...
Colonel Brandon: Give me an occupation, Miss Dashwood, or I shall run mad.
Marianne: Are we never to have a moment's peace? The rent here may be low but I believe we have it on very hard terms.
Elinor Dashwood: Mrs Jennings is a wealthy woman with a married daughter, she has nothing to do but marry off everyone else's.
Marianne: When is a man to be free from such wit if age and infirmity do not protect him?
Elinor Dashwood: Infirmity?
Mrs. Dashwood: If Colonel Brandon is infirm then I am at death's door.
Elinor Dashwood: It is a miracle your life has extended this far.
Mrs Jennings: Oh, you are the loveliest girls that ever I set eyes on. Can you not get them married, Mrs. Dashwood?
Marianne: Come, I'm taking you on a walk.
Margaret: No, I've been on a walk.
Marianne: You need another.
Margaret: It's going to rain.
Marianne: It is NOT going to rain.
Margaret: You ALWAYS say that, and then it ALWAYS does!
Charlotte Palmer: She'll be wet through when she comes back.
Mr. Palmer: Thank you for pointing that out, my dear.
Charlotte Palmer: Oh, if only this rain would stop!
Mr. Palmer: If only you would stop.
Elinor Dashwood: You have no confidence in me.
Marianne: This reproach from you. You who confide in no-one.
Elinor Dashwood: I have nothing to tell.
Marianne: Nor I. Neither of us have anything to tell. I because I conceal nothing and you because you communicate nothing.
Marianne: Did you see him? He expressed himself well, did he not?
Mrs. Dashwood: With great decorum and honour.
Marianne: And spirit and wit and feeling!
Elinor: And economy, 10 words at most.
Mrs Jennings: Have you missed me, Pigeon?
Pigeon: Very much, ma'am.
Mrs Jennings: Yes, you always say that and I never believe you.
Elinor Dashwood: [as her mother and sisters rant about Willoughby's many qualities] Is he human?
Anyways, just saw the preview online for Pride and Prejudice, and this definately fits the description of a movie I would shell over money to see- and God only knows how rarely THAT happens. ;)I am so far intriqued by the man who portray's Mr. Darcy in this version (even if he isn't Colin Firth and there's been no reports, confirmed or otherwise, that he jumps into a lake, lol!) . Actor's name is Matthew MacFadyen, and while he hasn't been in anything I've seen/heard of, he looks like he'll carry the moody, anti-social and yet still somehow appealing leading man roll off well, lol. (Hopefully he'll play off Keira Knightley well, right?)
Definate shades of Alan Rickman as Colonel Brandon in 1995's Sense and Sensibility (where he and Emma Thomson were excellent... Kate Winslet was mildly annoying... And Hugh Grant was cute and confused, lol.)Seriously, I love Alan Rickman anyways, but Brandon's just such a great character, and Alan plays him so well... :sigh: Seriously, major problems with Kate Winslet's character to be madly in love with that substantce-less (Is this a word? ...We'll just pretend it is, lol.) Willoughby until the end of the movie, you know?
So... Yeah... Done with this, but I figured Betsy/Maggie deserved fair warning before I dragged them off to see this when they're home next, lol! ;) ;)
Quotes from Sense and Sensibility:
Margaret: Please don't say anything important 'til I come back.
Elinor Dashwood: Margaret has always wanted to travel.
Edward Ferrars: I know. She's heading an expedition to China shortly. I'm to go as her servant. But only on the understanding that I am to be very badly treated.
Fanny: People always live forever when there is an annuity to be paid them.
Marianne: Fanny wishes to know where the key to the silver cabinet is kept.
Elinor Dashwood: Betsy has it I think. What does Fanny want with the silver?
Marianne: One can only presume she wants to count it. What are you doing?
Elinor Dashwood: Presents for the servants. Have you seen Margaret by the way? I'm worried about her. She's taken to hiding in the oddest places.
Marianne: Fortunate girl. At least she can escape Fanny which is more than any of us is able.
Elinor Dashwood: You do your best. You've not said a word to her in a week.
Marianne: I have. I've said "yes" and "no".
Marianne: Good morning, Fanny.
Fanny: Good morning, Miss Marianne.
Marianne: How did you find the silver? Was it all genuine?
Mrs. Dashwood: If you can't think of anything appropriate to say you will please restrict your remarks to the weather.
[Edward and Elinor are baiting Margaret, who is playfully hiding]
Edward Ferrars: I wish to check the position of the Nile. My sister tells me it is in South America.
Elinor Dashwood: No. She's quite wrong, for I believe it is in Belgium.
Edward Ferrars: You must be thinking of the Volga.
Margaret: The Volga?
Elinor Dashwood: Of course, the Volga. Which, as you know, starts in...
Edward Ferrars: Vladivostock, and ends in...
Elinor Dashwood: Wimbledon.
Edward Ferrars: Precisely. Where the coffee beans come from.
Margaret: The source of the Nile is in Abyssinia!
Marianne: I was never so grateful in all my life as I am to Mrs. Jennings. Oh, Elinor, I shall see Willoughby and you will see Edward. Are you asleep?
Elinor Dashwood: With you in the room?
Edward Ferrars: All I want, all I've ever wanted is the quiet of a private life, but my mother wants me distinguished.
[after Marianne has first met Willougby]
Elinor Dashwood: Marianne, you must change or you will catch a cold.
Marianne: What care I for colds when there is such a man.
Elinor Dashwood: You will care very much when your nose swells up.
Marianne: You are right. Help me, Elinor.
Colonel Brandon: What can I do?
Elinor Dashwood: Colonel Brandon, you have done so much already...
Colonel Brandon: Give me an occupation, Miss Dashwood, or I shall run mad.
Marianne: Are we never to have a moment's peace? The rent here may be low but I believe we have it on very hard terms.
Elinor Dashwood: Mrs Jennings is a wealthy woman with a married daughter, she has nothing to do but marry off everyone else's.
Marianne: When is a man to be free from such wit if age and infirmity do not protect him?
Elinor Dashwood: Infirmity?
Mrs. Dashwood: If Colonel Brandon is infirm then I am at death's door.
Elinor Dashwood: It is a miracle your life has extended this far.
Mrs Jennings: Oh, you are the loveliest girls that ever I set eyes on. Can you not get them married, Mrs. Dashwood?
Marianne: Come, I'm taking you on a walk.
Margaret: No, I've been on a walk.
Marianne: You need another.
Margaret: It's going to rain.
Marianne: It is NOT going to rain.
Margaret: You ALWAYS say that, and then it ALWAYS does!
Charlotte Palmer: She'll be wet through when she comes back.
Mr. Palmer: Thank you for pointing that out, my dear.
Charlotte Palmer: Oh, if only this rain would stop!
Mr. Palmer: If only you would stop.
Elinor Dashwood: You have no confidence in me.
Marianne: This reproach from you. You who confide in no-one.
Elinor Dashwood: I have nothing to tell.
Marianne: Nor I. Neither of us have anything to tell. I because I conceal nothing and you because you communicate nothing.
Marianne: Did you see him? He expressed himself well, did he not?
Mrs. Dashwood: With great decorum and honour.
Marianne: And spirit and wit and feeling!
Elinor: And economy, 10 words at most.
Mrs Jennings: Have you missed me, Pigeon?
Pigeon: Very much, ma'am.
Mrs Jennings: Yes, you always say that and I never believe you.
Elinor Dashwood: [as her mother and sisters rant about Willoughby's many qualities] Is he human?
posted by Sebosmile @ 10:02 AM
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Friday, October 21, 2005
Quick note...
Nine hour shift tomorrow (dang high school kids can't show up because it's Homecoming, grrrr), but I will make an attempt to post REAL info/etc Monday or Tuesday at the lastest. Pray for my burn tomorrow, lol.
Owen, those pics of you as a kid are SO CUTE!!! (Is the bearded guy your dad?) You and your sibs are adorible!!! :)
Owen, those pics of you as a kid are SO CUTE!!! (Is the bearded guy your dad?) You and your sibs are adorible!!! :)
posted by Sebosmile @ 4:51 PM
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Music Recommendation- My Kind of Livin', Craig Morgan
My Kind of Livin' Craig Morgan
For those of you who still aren't with the "I Love Country Music" program... Get with it, because here I go again, lol! ;)
Craig Morgan's new(ish) CD is great- I rented it from the library because I though "Red Neck Yacht Club" was just about the funniest song EVER (which all of you with Yahoo! accounts NEED to watch on Launch- you'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll go home happy)... And then I was semi-surprised to find out that I loved the rest of the CD, also.
Turns out, the guy does funny, semi-mocking fast paced stuff you can sing along with, but he's
also got some good old fashion country ballads, and a few songs that just make you feel good.Great thing about country music- it always has a message/a story in it, and there's no unnessecary swearing/etc in it. (Vs. some of the other disgusting stuff mascarading as "music" out there.) Also, country music is pro-American, etc, also v. the other music out there that makes me sick to my stomache/makes me want to smack someone.
Check the links of the BN site to hear snipits of all the following:
1. That's What I Love About Sunday 3:21
2. I Got You 3:53
3. That's When I'll Believe That You're Gone 3:28
4. I'm Country 3:19
5. Lotta Man (In That Little Boy) 3:26
6. If You Like That 3:48
7. Ain't the Way I Wanna Go Out 3:53
8. Redneck Yacht Club 3:50
9. Rain for the Roses 3:40
10. Blame Me 3:14
11. Cowboy and Clown 3:33
12. In My Neighborhood 6:09
"Very few people have pushed life to the limits that Craig Morgan has. An EMT at 18, a paratrooper at 20, and a member of the nation’s most elite forces a few years later, he is someone who has always packed a great deal into every moment - and learned to appreciate each one as well."Naw, true American Red State Boy!
...And, he has big blue eyes and makes great music! ;) ;) :POh, and closing with Red Neck Yacht Club chorus, just because...
Basstrackers, bayliners and a party barge, strung together like a floating trailer park anchored out and gettin loud all summer long.
Side by side there's fivehouseboat front porches astroturf, lawn chairs and tiki torches.
Regular joes rocking the boat that's us the redneck yacht club
posted by Sebosmile @ 4:30 PM
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What Sign of Affection Are You?
hand holding - you like to be in constant physical contact with your special someone but you don't want to take things too quickly.
posted by Sebosmile @ 4:21 PM
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Well, I really shoulda out grown this by now, but...
...I grew up on these books, and I still love them to death. (And, thankfully, I get to share them with my sister now!)Anyways, they are making Felicity into a movie, just like they did with Samanatha last year. That one was cute, hope they kept the spirit in these, too!
Owen, you're excused from knowing what American Girl Dolls are, lol! ;) ;)
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Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Quick fixes...
K, layout is a quick fix, but it's better then nothing, and it's better then nothing because I was SICK of the last one!
Suggestions for improving it?
Suggestions for improving it?
posted by Sebosmile @ 2:53 PM
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:much anticipation:
I can't WAIT for this to come out!!! :urge to reread book is overwhelming: Isn't she gorgeous? An this is such a great story, too- it's so visual, it was dying to be made into a movie, you know?
("Release Date: December 9th, 2005") Girls, Christmas break activity?
posted by Sebosmile @ 2:30 PM
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God, I'm old
My sister had her birthday Saturday- which was very cute, etc... Mainly because my sister is ALWAYS cute, which Maggie and Betsy can attest to, lol. ;) ;)
She got a lot of horse themed stuff, so she was thrilled. (She's WAY in 'THAT stage' that I managed to never hit, lol.)
However, her being older means I'M older, which still means I'll be THIRTY :gulp: when she graduates from high school!
Much trama here, lol. ;) ;)
She got a lot of horse themed stuff, so she was thrilled. (She's WAY in 'THAT stage' that I managed to never hit, lol.)
However, her being older means I'M older, which still means I'll be THIRTY :gulp: when she graduates from high school!
Much trama here, lol. ;) ;)
posted by Sebosmile @ 2:23 PM
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Anyone miss me?
So, hand is healing- though I'm still keeping it wrapped so I don't knock it open (again).
It's kinda in the wrinkly, itchy, shiny post burn stage now. (Sorry, no one needed to read that, lol. ;) ;) :P)
So, I got a call at 5:30 last night (I have Monday's off since I work Saturdays) from Katherine pretty much begging me to come in and help close since someone who was scheduled couldn't come in. This was good because A) still want to make up the hours I missed from the day after I burned my hand) and B) I'd never closed before so I wanted to get the experience in/make sure (for practically ONCE) that everything would be where I wanted it to be for today.
Then, of course, last night turns out to be one of the slowest Monday's in the history of ever- which meant I got out of there earlier then I would have otherwise (around 10) since we could do most of the closing work before we were technically closed.
All the night time people (a few of whom I know from Saturdays) were great, but Katherine is awesome. Seriously, my fav manager by a long shot (I mean, I love Karrie, but she has her psycho moments, and Katherine, not so much). We swapped Hope stories off and on all night and could joke around a bit since she has a similar sense of humor- it was a good time. ;) ;)
Which reminds me- I opened line (= MUCH bread cutting, making big orders, etc) Saturday, which was a bit hectic since I'd never done it all on my own before. Denise clocks in, and everything's swimming along fine as Saturday wasn't too busy...
And then Hope comes over.
Is trying to ask us to do different things... And totally can't remember my name.
As in, at all.
I mean, she got the first letter right, but that was it. ("I think it starts with an S?")
Note: as an associate, I wear a name tag WITH MY NAME ON IT- hence the phrase "NAME TAG" at all times- and I was wearing it WHILE this was happening.
Further note: Hope has been working with my five days a week (on average) for nearly a MONTH.
:rolls eyes:
(K. Done with that; back to today-ish story.)
So, get home 10:30. Eat dinner, catch up with mom, go to bed and proceed to not be able to fall asleep until after one. Get up at around six, because I can't physically pry myself out of bed earlier. :Note to self- move alarm clock to other side of room so I HAVE to get out of bed to turn the noise off: Am slightly late for work, and am half asleep (mentally) still.
...And Hope is working. And is very exuberant, esp considering time of day. :groans:
Seriously, EVERYONE wanted to kill/slap her today for various reasons.
(Side note: due to a lack of awakeness, today was a Very Stupid Morning for me. As in, if I was standing near things- I swear I didn't even need to be touching them- they fell over/etc. It was a good time, lol. Katherine's finally all "Do you need a break?", which I gratefully accept so I can go chug iced coffee, lol.)
As soon as it was time for me to leave, I go up to Katherine and am all: "I've updated the coffee and just cleaned the lobby. And I'm sorry, but I really need to get out of here on time, because it's one of those days that starts with an H."
Katherine: "?"
Me: "Hope. 7 AM. I NEED to leave now, Katherine."
Katherine: "Ah, sure, you can go."
Me: "YES!!!"
;) ;) :P
It's kinda in the wrinkly, itchy, shiny post burn stage now. (Sorry, no one needed to read that, lol. ;) ;) :P)
So, I got a call at 5:30 last night (I have Monday's off since I work Saturdays) from Katherine pretty much begging me to come in and help close since someone who was scheduled couldn't come in. This was good because A) still want to make up the hours I missed from the day after I burned my hand) and B) I'd never closed before so I wanted to get the experience in/make sure (for practically ONCE) that everything would be where I wanted it to be for today.
Then, of course, last night turns out to be one of the slowest Monday's in the history of ever- which meant I got out of there earlier then I would have otherwise (around 10) since we could do most of the closing work before we were technically closed.
All the night time people (a few of whom I know from Saturdays) were great, but Katherine is awesome. Seriously, my fav manager by a long shot (I mean, I love Karrie, but she has her psycho moments, and Katherine, not so much). We swapped Hope stories off and on all night and could joke around a bit since she has a similar sense of humor- it was a good time. ;) ;)
Which reminds me- I opened line (= MUCH bread cutting, making big orders, etc) Saturday, which was a bit hectic since I'd never done it all on my own before. Denise clocks in, and everything's swimming along fine as Saturday wasn't too busy...
And then Hope comes over.
Is trying to ask us to do different things... And totally can't remember my name.
As in, at all.
I mean, she got the first letter right, but that was it. ("I think it starts with an S?")
Note: as an associate, I wear a name tag WITH MY NAME ON IT- hence the phrase "NAME TAG" at all times- and I was wearing it WHILE this was happening.
Further note: Hope has been working with my five days a week (on average) for nearly a MONTH.
:rolls eyes:
(K. Done with that; back to today-ish story.)
So, get home 10:30. Eat dinner, catch up with mom, go to bed and proceed to not be able to fall asleep until after one. Get up at around six, because I can't physically pry myself out of bed earlier. :Note to self- move alarm clock to other side of room so I HAVE to get out of bed to turn the noise off: Am slightly late for work, and am half asleep (mentally) still.
...And Hope is working. And is very exuberant, esp considering time of day. :groans:
Seriously, EVERYONE wanted to kill/slap her today for various reasons.
(Side note: due to a lack of awakeness, today was a Very Stupid Morning for me. As in, if I was standing near things- I swear I didn't even need to be touching them- they fell over/etc. It was a good time, lol. Katherine's finally all "Do you need a break?", which I gratefully accept so I can go chug iced coffee, lol.)
As soon as it was time for me to leave, I go up to Katherine and am all: "I've updated the coffee and just cleaned the lobby. And I'm sorry, but I really need to get out of here on time, because it's one of those days that starts with an H."
Katherine: "?"
Me: "Hope. 7 AM. I NEED to leave now, Katherine."
Katherine: "Ah, sure, you can go."
Me: "YES!!!"
;) ;) :P
posted by Sebosmile @ 1:48 PM
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Friday, October 14, 2005
Rawr!
You are a TIGER! You are the biggest of all cats
and the strongest. You posess leadership
qualities. Tigers are capable of swimming very
well, unlike most other big cats. Most of the
time, you win your fights or arguments but
because you are strong physically and mentally,
it's difficult to point out your weaknesses and
enemies. You are very responsible and keep up
with your duties/chores and look after your
friends and family.
Which FELINE are you?
brought to you by
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Going for quanity/not quality to make up for the lack of live posting this week- and I don't need to type for this! ;) ;)
| You Are Changing Leaves |
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What Part of Fall Are You?
| Your Personality Profile |
 You feel most alive when you're seducing someone.You never fail to get someone's attention.Quick minded, you're also quick to lose your temper! |
The World's Shortest Personality Test
| Your Hawaiian Name is: |
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| Your Japanese Name Is... |
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| You are |
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What Rejected Crayon Are You?
posted by Sebosmile @ 3:47 PM
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Random amusing-ness from work...
So, as there was no school today, work was a zoo.
And then Donna had to leave at 12, Ryan had to call off for whatever reason (poor guy, he apparently still thinks my hand was his fault- I feel bad that he feels bad, since he's a nice person to work with/talk to and everything), and Lauren couldn't come in today because of a conflict with her nanny gig.
And then all heck broke loose, lol.
So, I'm ringing for a half hour longer then I should have been (read: I should have left at ONE- remember this number, lol) but Hope's all "I need you for just FIVE MINUTES and then you can leave!"
What am I gonna do, say no to a manager?
So I pull on some gloves, pray I don't kill my hand, and dive in.
An hour later (Hope has BAD time estimation skills), I'm finally stripping the gloves off and going to clock out- at which point I'm the only person available to ring up several customers, because Bernie's doing something in bakery and Todd's God knows where.
And then, on the last guy, Hope comes up behind me, yanks off my hat and unties my apron and is all "go home, go home!" (Hat yanking off-age did lovely things to my hair- half of it came out of my ponytail and fell in my face. Poor guy was probably scared when I handed him back his change, lol!)
So, Hope.
Drives everyone crazy, and I can't tell if I love her or hate her yet. She was really good when I fried my hand Tuesday, though... But I can't stand people calling me "Honey" and "Love" all the time- esp when they're telling me to do things their way/instead of the way everyone else always does it. That can get annoying.)
(Note: I didn't mind working late, because I didn't go in on Weds. on account of my hand, so I loved the hours.)
And then Donna had to leave at 12, Ryan had to call off for whatever reason (poor guy, he apparently still thinks my hand was his fault- I feel bad that he feels bad, since he's a nice person to work with/talk to and everything), and Lauren couldn't come in today because of a conflict with her nanny gig.
And then all heck broke loose, lol.
So, I'm ringing for a half hour longer then I should have been (read: I should have left at ONE- remember this number, lol) but Hope's all "I need you for just FIVE MINUTES and then you can leave!"
What am I gonna do, say no to a manager?
So I pull on some gloves, pray I don't kill my hand, and dive in.
An hour later (Hope has BAD time estimation skills), I'm finally stripping the gloves off and going to clock out- at which point I'm the only person available to ring up several customers, because Bernie's doing something in bakery and Todd's God knows where.
And then, on the last guy, Hope comes up behind me, yanks off my hat and unties my apron and is all "go home, go home!" (Hat yanking off-age did lovely things to my hair- half of it came out of my ponytail and fell in my face. Poor guy was probably scared when I handed him back his change, lol!)
So, Hope.
Drives everyone crazy, and I can't tell if I love her or hate her yet. She was really good when I fried my hand Tuesday, though... But I can't stand people calling me "Honey" and "Love" all the time- esp when they're telling me to do things their way/instead of the way everyone else always does it. That can get annoying.)
(Note: I didn't mind working late, because I didn't go in on Weds. on account of my hand, so I loved the hours.)
posted by Sebosmile @ 3:29 PM
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"It's not dangerous, it's just on fire!"
Oh Irony... How well you hate/loves me. (We seriously NEED to do some hard work on this relationship, lol.)
So... I managed to give myself second degree burns on my right hand on a malfunctioning coffee machine at work on Tuesday.
Yes, I just AM that talented. (The night AFTER my dahling sister said the above quote, too! ...Since the "ironical" part.)
Round of applause for me, right?
(Quote from assisstant manager Hope: "Her skin was all melting off- it was really gross!" ...It's like, gee, THANKS Hope!)
So, due to the fact that the top of my hand is one, happy several inch long blister, and is thus wrapped in gauze, etc, to avoid infection, typing = not going to happen a lot of until it's better, because my typing ablility is severly restricted.
My hand doesn't hurt really (not since the first day), but it looks pretty not normal, so the nerve endings are either dead, or it's healing. (Lol, jk!)
Owen, you are not allowed to freak out. (Just so you know, lol. ;) ;) :P)
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Thursday, October 13, 2005
Fun quotes!, or Why I Love FoxNews
(And the non-live posting continues, in case I'm not back online between Monday late afternoon and whenever.)
Much love to the Fox-i-ness, just because.
"I am an American. I'm not a Brit. I'm not a Frenchman. I do news by Americans for Americans. Does that mean I support beating up Iraqi prisoners? No. I'll report it honestly. But I'm not going to pretend that I'm broadcasting on UN-TV, like they do on CNN."
Much love to the Fox-i-ness, just because.
"I am an American. I'm not a Brit. I'm not a Frenchman. I do news by Americans for Americans. Does that mean I support beating up Iraqi prisoners? No. I'll report it honestly. But I'm not going to pretend that I'm broadcasting on UN-TV, like they do on CNN."
-John Gibson, host of FOX's The Big Story (Oh, and random note: Brit Hume could not say this, because, by name, he IS a Brit. But a very American one at that, lol! ;) ;) :P)
"F*ck them." Smith says of the critics. "They are our troops...Waving the flag? [Terrorists] knocked the f*cking buildings down, down to the streets on 9/11. That where the flag [on FOX's screen] started. We needed something to rally around. I admit no apologies. I think the vast majority of Americans are on board with that. They understand that we are credible journalists, fair and balanced about everthing we do, and still [can] be for our side."
-Shepard Smith, all around good looking (lol!) FOX reporter... And I really wish I could remember what book I found this quote in! As soon as I find it again, I'll fix this, lol
posted by Sebosmile @ 3:00 AM
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Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Book Reviews: 'The Faith of the American Soldier' and 'Faith of Our Sons: Voices from the American Homefront--The Wartime Diary of a Marine's Father'
Both of these I read (and/or listened to) about a month ago and they are both AMAZING. Everyday, our troops amaze me, but hearing their stories from this point of view (and the view of one extrodiary/ordinary military family) is really something.
Faith of Our Sons: Voices from the American Homefront -- The Wartime Diary of a Marine's Father
The second of two books (Keeping Faith: A Father-Son Story about Love and the U.S. Marine Corps) is still on my 'To Read' list (and evidently also 'Voices from the Front: Letters Home From America's Military Family', which I didn't even know about until I started writing this review), this book covers in a diary form the thoughts/emotions of a family who's youngest is proudly serving his country overseas as an Marine.
Written mostly from the father/author's perspective, the book is very raw, and very true. Every emotion displayed in the book hits the reader hard. (I teared up a few times, and it's not like me to do that.)
As the father doesn't nessecarily share his son's views (I believe he refers to both his wife and himself as being more along the lines of hippies a few times), you can really feel how hard/far he has to reach to try and understand his son's decisions/actions.
Really loved the inserted emails (from his son/family/other miliary families) through out the book.
Definite five star must read! * * * * *
The Faith of the American Soldier
A truly moving book, encompassing interviews from everyone from chaplains to soldiers; the book was amazing, the sound recording was even better. There's so much information and emotion wrapped up in the cover's of this book, I literally can't write about all of it.
From the books opening to the chapter that starts with the famous "There are no atheists in foxholes" quote, this book hits you hard from beginning to end.
It's very honestly written (stories of soldiers that found their faith on the battlefield as presented next to the stories of those who found their faith slipping for the first time- and those of soldiers who never knew how much they needed faith until they lost members of their units on the front).
I paticular liked how the book opened with a retelling of how in the Middle Ages in Europe a squire's preparations for becoming a knight were more of a religious experience/symbolic of a man's commitment to God while doing battle, which was not something I remember being taught before. (Yay, PC-correct public schooling!)
Also a must read! * * * * *
Faith of Our Sons: Voices from the American Homefront -- The Wartime Diary of a Marine's FatherThe second of two books (Keeping Faith: A Father-Son Story about Love and the U.S. Marine Corps) is still on my 'To Read' list (and evidently also 'Voices from the Front: Letters Home From America's Military Family', which I didn't even know about until I started writing this review), this book covers in a diary form the thoughts/emotions of a family who's youngest is proudly serving his country overseas as an Marine.
Written mostly from the father/author's perspective, the book is very raw, and very true. Every emotion displayed in the book hits the reader hard. (I teared up a few times, and it's not like me to do that.)
As the father doesn't nessecarily share his son's views (I believe he refers to both his wife and himself as being more along the lines of hippies a few times), you can really feel how hard/far he has to reach to try and understand his son's decisions/actions.
Really loved the inserted emails (from his son/family/other miliary families) through out the book.
Definite five star must read! * * * * *
The Faith of the American SoldierA truly moving book, encompassing interviews from everyone from chaplains to soldiers; the book was amazing, the sound recording was even better. There's so much information and emotion wrapped up in the cover's of this book, I literally can't write about all of it.
From the books opening to the chapter that starts with the famous "There are no atheists in foxholes" quote, this book hits you hard from beginning to end.
It's very honestly written (stories of soldiers that found their faith on the battlefield as presented next to the stories of those who found their faith slipping for the first time- and those of soldiers who never knew how much they needed faith until they lost members of their units on the front).
I paticular liked how the book opened with a retelling of how in the Middle Ages in Europe a squire's preparations for becoming a knight were more of a religious experience/symbolic of a man's commitment to God while doing battle, which was not something I remember being taught before. (Yay, PC-correct public schooling!)
Also a must read! * * * * *
posted by Sebosmile @ 3:00 AM
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Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Cuteness!
I have always had a thing for rubber ducks/ducks in general- and it's seriously not my fault.
When I was a baby/toddler, I had a calander on my wall with a black and white puppy pulling along a string of rubber ducks on wheels on it.
And, something like everyday, my mother and I would go through "Puppy, duck, duck, duck, duck. Duck, duck, duck, puppy!" (Etc, etc.)
But isn't this cute??
Also, after reading Enslaved by Ducks, I'm still thinking I just might want one (yes, as a pet) someday.
(See, Maggie! This is what happens when you complain I won't be posting for days and I have to set it up ahead of time!)
posted by Sebosmile @ 5:48 PM
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Monday, October 10, 2005
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr :smacks the PC Nazis around a bit:
"10. Not everyone thinks Columbus is a hero.Although traditional historians view Columbus' voyage as opening the New World to Western civilization and Christianity, many revisionist historians view him as a villain. They believe his discoveries marked the beginning of the destruction of Native American peoples and culture. In recent years, many people who view Columbus Day as a celebration of conquest and genocide have rejected this holiday and replaced it with Indigenous Peoples Day."
EXCUSE ME??
"Indigenous Peoples Day"???
What IS this bullsh*t??
I'd like to remind everyone living in La La Land, that the "Indigenous Peoples" spent a HECK of a lot of time killing each other off.
As in, ALL THE TIME.
And, unlike the Europeans who came after in various parts of the "Americas" the "Indigenous Peoples" NEVER paid each other for taking each other's lands. AT ALL.
Basic rules of war are/were that winner takes all.
So, basically, all the nice (anal, but they meant well) Puritans/etc were a HECK of a lot nicer to the "Indigenous Peoples" than the "Indigenous Peoples" were to the "Indigenous Peoples".
...Ok, done now. But just HAD to make the point, you know? PC-ness makes me ill. Blah.
Especially since this paticular article was published with the intent that children would read it and learn this PC bilge as the TRUTH!!! Argh!
The following, however, is cool. (And I was not aware of this.)
"9. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited publicly for the first time during Columbus' 400th anniversary.
The words to the first version of the 'Pledge of Allegiance' (then titled 'The Pledge to the Flag') was published in the Sept. 8, 1892, issue of 'The Youth's Companion.' A month later more than 12 million school children recited the words for the first time in schools across the nation to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Columbus' discovery of America."
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Saturday, October 08, 2005
Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaw!
Well, my defense (if Owen asks) is that he never said I COULDN'T quote him. ;) ;)
"Ps. Who's Andy Duff. . . anyone I need to come to Hudson and beat up for you?
PsPs. Actually you're probably more capable of kicking someones ass than i ever will be. .. but it would be a great excuse to see you again!"
Lol, if only Duff wasn't the president of the local school board... And you'd probably get kicked out of the country (you were suddenly magically in) I'd so not completely stop you from doing this, lol! (Jk!) Man is an ass, but that doesn't mean I want myself or anyone else wasting their time doing this.
"Sounds like your having some issues with someone - and in my opinion they're nuts cus if I was within a million miles of you right now i'd give my left arm to be close to you. "
Lol, the best boyfriend I don't have, right? :sigh: But he can be so sweet without even meaning to be! :)
My day is better now!
I probably won't post for a few days (I sense being busy in my future, so ya'll (mainly Maggie) will just have to deal, lol!)
EDIT: I think you're insane, Owen- but I was "nice" and took the pics down, lol.
"Ps. Who's Andy Duff. . . anyone I need to come to Hudson and beat up for you?
PsPs. Actually you're probably more capable of kicking someones ass than i ever will be. .. but it would be a great excuse to see you again!"
Lol, if only Duff wasn't the president of the local school board... And you'd probably get kicked out of the country (you were suddenly magically in) I'd so not completely stop you from doing this, lol! (Jk!) Man is an ass, but that doesn't mean I want myself or anyone else wasting their time doing this.
"Sounds like your having some issues with someone - and in my opinion they're nuts cus if I was within a million miles of you right now i'd give my left arm to be close to you. "
Lol, the best boyfriend I don't have, right? :sigh: But he can be so sweet without even meaning to be! :)
My day is better now!
I probably won't post for a few days (I sense being busy in my future, so ya'll (mainly Maggie) will just have to deal, lol!)
EDIT: I think you're insane, Owen- but I was "nice" and took the pics down, lol.
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Random whateverness... Because it's cold, rainy, and requires no brain power, lol
| Your Animal Personality |
 Animal You Were in a Past Life: Whale You are active, a challenger, and optimistic.Hard-working, you are always working towards a set goal. |
The Animal Personality Test
Gee, I wish I could speak whale! ;) ;)
| Your Irish Name Is... |
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This is insane- mainly because I already have an hardcore Irish name that's MUCH better then this, lol!
| Your Blog Should Be Red |
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What Color Should Your Blog or Journal Be?
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeell... Actually... As I'm in the market for random hints... I supposed red in the new "floorplan" somewhere can't hurt, right?
| Your Ideal Relationship is Marriage |
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Well, yes, eventually. (Not immeadiately though! God knows I'm not ready for that! ...Plus I haven't been with anyont is slightly longer then FOREVER, lol!) But stable married relationship with kids is definately in the *eventual* plans.
| Pepperoni Pizza |
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Well, now I'm hungry. THAT was certainly productive, lol!
| Your Kissing Purity Score: 43% Pure |
 But word is, you kiss pretty well. |
Kissing Purity Test
Well, for half of this I need imput from an ex-bf, don't I? ;) ;)
| You Are Thai Food |
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What Kind of Food Are You?
People don't know WHY they seek me out? Slightly less then reassuring, lol!
| You are a Believer |
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| You Are 25 Years Old |
 13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world. 20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences. 30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more! 40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax. |
What Age Do You Act?
Well, we're in the right ballpark, at least! Does that make me mature for my age?
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Could You Pass the US Citizenship Test?
This thing is rigged. I've gone back and check and I CANNOT for the life of me figure out what I got wrong! Very upsetting for me, I like to be RIGHT on this topic matter. ;) ;)
posted by Sebosmile @ 3:28 PM
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Keep away from your enemies; be on guard with your friends (Sirach 6:5-17)
Major kudos to Greg on the above quote. I like very much, and think I shall keep it on a shelf forever, lol. ;) Very good advice.
Oh, quit complaining about the weather Maggie- you MAY have gotten WET, but the cold/rain/fact that it's Saturday drove an insane amount of people into Panera's today. (As in, at one point, I think we might have been out of tables which NEVER happens.)
Much insanity insues. Blood pressure waaaaaaaaaaaay too high/blood sugar waaaaaaaaaaaay too low because I had no time to stop for any food/drink related material. Plus, we didn't have enough people working today = always a *good* time.
Now, my weekend starts- as I get Sundays/Mondays off now that I'm working Saturdays most days. Karrie insists she needs me more Saturdays, and Mondays tend to be slow days, but having an S/M weekend is still weird, you know? Since it's no one else's weekend schedule, lol.
Random FYI: Lauren (really nice girl from work who started a few weeks after I did) is having a Halloween party that she's invited those of us in the appropriate age range to on Oct. 29th. Don't get me wrong- I haven't been to anything remotely resembling a party in two years (plus?), dressing up is always a good time, and I'm sure it'll be fun... But if I only know Lauren it could be kind of weird, you know? Plus, she lives on a college campus known for having hard core drinking related parties- might not be safe, you know? :sigh: Well, I've got time to decide, one way or the other. Opinions?
(And did you say you might be home for Halloween Mags? Maybe we can hang out and do something instead, lol.)
Craig's in town (blah) but my mom's got him at my brothers' swim meet with her for the rest of the day. Hopefully, he will leave tomorrow.
Maggie, I really want to do my new layout similar to Betsy's- but with different colors, obviously. You did her's, right? Got any tips I can beg off of you?
Oh, quit complaining about the weather Maggie- you MAY have gotten WET, but the cold/rain/fact that it's Saturday drove an insane amount of people into Panera's today. (As in, at one point, I think we might have been out of tables which NEVER happens.)
Much insanity insues. Blood pressure waaaaaaaaaaaay too high/blood sugar waaaaaaaaaaaay too low because I had no time to stop for any food/drink related material. Plus, we didn't have enough people working today = always a *good* time.
Now, my weekend starts- as I get Sundays/Mondays off now that I'm working Saturdays most days. Karrie insists she needs me more Saturdays, and Mondays tend to be slow days, but having an S/M weekend is still weird, you know? Since it's no one else's weekend schedule, lol.
Random FYI: Lauren (really nice girl from work who started a few weeks after I did) is having a Halloween party that she's invited those of us in the appropriate age range to on Oct. 29th. Don't get me wrong- I haven't been to anything remotely resembling a party in two years (plus?), dressing up is always a good time, and I'm sure it'll be fun... But if I only know Lauren it could be kind of weird, you know? Plus, she lives on a college campus known for having hard core drinking related parties- might not be safe, you know? :sigh: Well, I've got time to decide, one way or the other. Opinions?
(And did you say you might be home for Halloween Mags? Maybe we can hang out and do something instead, lol.)
Craig's in town (blah) but my mom's got him at my brothers' swim meet with her for the rest of the day. Hopefully, he will leave tomorrow.
Maggie, I really want to do my new layout similar to Betsy's- but with different colors, obviously. You did her's, right? Got any tips I can beg off of you?
posted by Sebosmile @ 3:09 PM
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Thursday, October 06, 2005
More blood pressure riding-ness...
So, guess what.
My absolutely favorite person :pauses to wipe dripped sarcasm OFF of monitor: came in to lunch today. That's right, the lovely :more wiping: MaW came in with as of yet Unidentified Male to order lunch to go.
Bernie and I were both working register, we were both open.
I glared at MaW (after a year BoE meetings she HAD to recognize me, even WITH the hat, but the woman has serious no-eye contact skills) and then proceeded to tell Bernie to ring her up, because I refused to.
Mainly because I figured upsetting a costumer/jumping over the counter to pound her stupid puffy hair into the ground would get me fired.
Which would be bad.
So I did the highly "mature" thing, and started to walk away, at which point I noticed a woman had just come in who was standing next to MaW and Unidentified Man.
So, I quite obviously did a quick spin back to my post and (in a warm manner and with big, friendly smile) gestured to the woman and asked if I could help her.
Woman looks mildly surprised, but had no objections to walking around MaW/Company.
Really, woman had some kind of simple order (salad to go, I think) but I had a hard time ringing her up (though I don't think anyone could tell) due to the fact that I could hear my blood pressure sky-rocketing because dear MaW was less then two feet away from me.
Thank God I didn't have to make her food, right?
Was really very traumatizing. Hopefully, I will get no grey hair from this. ;) ;)
PS- Oh, and when I walked into the library tonight, I missed the opportunity to run over/smash Andy Duff in the front door. (Who also recognized me, because he stopped suddenly, did a double take and then got the heck out of my way. Rawr.) I tell you, today is just NOT my day. ;)
My absolutely favorite person :pauses to wipe dripped sarcasm OFF of monitor: came in to lunch today. That's right, the lovely :more wiping: MaW came in with as of yet Unidentified Male to order lunch to go.
Bernie and I were both working register, we were both open.
I glared at MaW (after a year BoE meetings she HAD to recognize me, even WITH the hat, but the woman has serious no-eye contact skills) and then proceeded to tell Bernie to ring her up, because I refused to.
Mainly because I figured upsetting a costumer/jumping over the counter to pound her stupid puffy hair into the ground would get me fired.
Which would be bad.
So I did the highly "mature" thing, and started to walk away, at which point I noticed a woman had just come in who was standing next to MaW and Unidentified Man.
So, I quite obviously did a quick spin back to my post and (in a warm manner and with big, friendly smile) gestured to the woman and asked if I could help her.
Woman looks mildly surprised, but had no objections to walking around MaW/Company.
Really, woman had some kind of simple order (salad to go, I think) but I had a hard time ringing her up (though I don't think anyone could tell) due to the fact that I could hear my blood pressure sky-rocketing because dear MaW was less then two feet away from me.
Thank God I didn't have to make her food, right?
Was really very traumatizing. Hopefully, I will get no grey hair from this. ;) ;)
PS- Oh, and when I walked into the library tonight, I missed the opportunity to run over/smash Andy Duff in the front door. (Who also recognized me, because he stopped suddenly, did a double take and then got the heck out of my way. Rawr.) I tell you, today is just NOT my day. ;)
posted by Sebosmile @ 7:13 PM
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Wednesday, October 05, 2005
In response to this...
"Yeah, Betz, as to my last entry, some people just confuse me. I don't understand how one minute someone can bite your head off for no reason, then pretend everything is alright the next... it makes you kind of hesitant to be around them, especially if they have a history of turning on their friends at a moment's notice... so basically, I'm just very confused about someone I know, and asking what the hell is up. That's all."
My "defense" is you don't have to like someone/agree with them on much of anything to be able to have one joint opinion- as in, one of theirs that's been long standing that you suddenly get/share.
Sorry if that caused any confusion of any kind, Katie. Was not my intent.
My "defense" is you don't have to like someone/agree with them on much of anything to be able to have one joint opinion- as in, one of theirs that's been long standing that you suddenly get/share.
Sorry if that caused any confusion of any kind, Katie. Was not my intent.
posted by Sebosmile @ 3:38 PM
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Ideas?
Bored with this background/layout. Ideas anyone, before I go all crazy on it? I'd appreciate the feedback/being given a direction on this.
posted by Sebosmile @ 3:33 PM
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Evil-Genius monologues...
Thought this was funny...
"Dan's very good," he said, "working with him was wonderful. Poor guy, he had to be so patient. I had to do all this waffling and talking about how I'm the Master of the Universe and how I'm evil and I'm going to kill him and he has to stand there all tied up, writhing around and groaning with pain while I'm monologuing towards him.
"The Evil-Genius monologue bit - no film is complete without it! I just love playing evil characters!"
posted by Sebosmile @ 3:30 PM
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Tuesday, October 04, 2005
7 Reasons Not to Mess With Children
A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales.
The teacher said it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a human because even though it was a very large mammal its throat was very small.
The little girl stated that Jonah was swallowed by a whale.
Irritated, the teacher reiterated that a whale could not swallow a human; it was physically impossible.
The little girl said, "When I get to heaven I will ask Jonah".
The teacher asked, " What if Jonah went to hell?"
The little girl replied, "Then you ask him".
A Kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they were drawing. She would occasionally walk around to see each child's work.
As she got to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was.
The girl replied, "I'm drawing God."
The teacher paused and said, "But no one knows what God looks like."
Without missing a beat, or looking up from her drawing, the girl replied, "They will in a minute."
A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five
and six year olds.
After explaining the commandment to "honor" thy Father and thy Mother, she
asked, "Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and
sisters?"
Without missing a beat one little boy (the oldest of a family) answered, "Thou shall not kill."
One day a little girl was sitting and watching her mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly noticed that her mother had several strands of white hair sticking out in contrast on her brunette head.
She looked at her mother and inquisitively asked, "Why are some of your hairs white, Mom?"
Her mother replied, "Well, every time that you do something wrong and make me cry or unhappy, one of my hairs turns white."
The little girl thought about this revelation for a while and then said, "Momma, how come ALL of grandma's hairs are white?"
The children had all been photographed, and the teacher was trying to persuade them each to buy a copy of the group picture.
"Just think how nice it will be to look at it when you are all grown up and say, 'There's Jennifer, she's a lawyer,' or! 'That's Michael, He's a doctor.'
A small voice at the back of the room rang out, "And there's the teacher, she's dead."
A teacher was giving a lesson on the circulation of the blood. Trying to make the matter clearer, she said, "Now, class, if I stood on my head, the blood, as you know, would run into it, and I would turn red in the face."
"Yes," the class said.
"Then why is it that while I am standing upright in the ordinary position the blood doesn't run into my feet?"
A little fellow shouted, "Cause your feet ain't empty."
The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary school for lunch. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. The nun made a note, and posted on the apple tray:
"Take only ONE. God is watching."
Moving further along the lunch line, at the other end of the table was a large pile of chocolate chip cookies.
A child had written a note, "Take all you want. God is watching the apples."
The teacher said it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a human because even though it was a very large mammal its throat was very small.
The little girl stated that Jonah was swallowed by a whale.
Irritated, the teacher reiterated that a whale could not swallow a human; it was physically impossible.
The little girl said, "When I get to heaven I will ask Jonah".
The teacher asked, " What if Jonah went to hell?"
The little girl replied, "Then you ask him".
A Kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they were drawing. She would occasionally walk around to see each child's work.
As she got to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was.
The girl replied, "I'm drawing God."
The teacher paused and said, "But no one knows what God looks like."
Without missing a beat, or looking up from her drawing, the girl replied, "They will in a minute."
A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five
and six year olds.
After explaining the commandment to "honor" thy Father and thy Mother, she
asked, "Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and
sisters?"
Without missing a beat one little boy (the oldest of a family) answered, "Thou shall not kill."
One day a little girl was sitting and watching her mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly noticed that her mother had several strands of white hair sticking out in contrast on her brunette head.
She looked at her mother and inquisitively asked, "Why are some of your hairs white, Mom?"
Her mother replied, "Well, every time that you do something wrong and make me cry or unhappy, one of my hairs turns white."
The little girl thought about this revelation for a while and then said, "Momma, how come ALL of grandma's hairs are white?"
The children had all been photographed, and the teacher was trying to persuade them each to buy a copy of the group picture.
"Just think how nice it will be to look at it when you are all grown up and say, 'There's Jennifer, she's a lawyer,' or! 'That's Michael, He's a doctor.'
A small voice at the back of the room rang out, "And there's the teacher, she's dead."
A teacher was giving a lesson on the circulation of the blood. Trying to make the matter clearer, she said, "Now, class, if I stood on my head, the blood, as you know, would run into it, and I would turn red in the face."
"Yes," the class said.
"Then why is it that while I am standing upright in the ordinary position the blood doesn't run into my feet?"
A little fellow shouted, "Cause your feet ain't empty."
The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary school for lunch. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. The nun made a note, and posted on the apple tray:
"Take only ONE. God is watching."
Moving further along the lunch line, at the other end of the table was a large pile of chocolate chip cookies.
A child had written a note, "Take all you want. God is watching the apples."
posted by Sebosmile @ 8:10 PM
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Quote of the day
"Opinions are like mustard: they taste great on a sandwich. But when you're not eating a sandwich, they just sit there in the fridge... on a shelf... in a jar... labeled... "Mustard"."
posted by Sebosmile @ 5:13 PM
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Semi Organized Stream of Consciousness
Following taken from my non-electronic "blog" on Monday, so Maggie won't complain (lol, love you babes!) and I'll actually have something to post on hear for today, lol.
Had the day off work today. Was mildly weird, since I haven't not gone in on a week day since I started over a month ago. (Of course) I woke up at my normal time (5:30), but I came to the prompt decision to throw the blankets over my head and Go. Back. To. Sleep. (I mean, what was a going to do at 5:30 if I hadn't, anyways?)
Was nice to eat lunch at home with my mom again at a normal lunch time- v. my "normal" 10:30 or 3:30 I usually eat at. Cooking lunch (semi from scratch, at that!) was also a good time. Tried to watch some of the Kevin Costner/Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves during lunch, and my mother is apparently at a loss as to how she raised me not to like "fluffier" movies. (Hey, the Crusade shots at the beginning of the movie are a tad… er… Rough. And dirty.)
I find this funny/ridiculous because I actually love a lot of movies that are pure fluff. (Long live the chick flick!) Sleepless in Seattle has been a top fav for years, I loved Stepford Wives, Calendar Girls was hilarious, Kate and Leapold was AWESOME and 13 Going on 30 was about the cutest movie ever! (So there, ha!)
However, I gotta say I see nothing wrong with good looking manly men swinging swords/etc to kick bad guy booty/save the girl/the day/the plot line, right? ;) ;)
That and I've never seen all of this Robin Hood before, and I ***LOVE*** Alan Rickman! (Sexy English he-man voices! :sigh:)
Morgan Freeman has the best lines (of the movie) so far. His character is awesome!
Christian Slater just dropped in and I feel he's going to be a definite asset to the movie. (I mean, what's a romance without good looking side characters? ;) ;) :P)
Made a batch of oatmeal raison cookies today. Added a tad more cinnamon the "suggested" and threw in some ground cloves and nutmeg. (Nutmeg runs high on my list of favorite spices- I'll seriously add it to just about anything… Believe it or not make excellent addition to mashed potatoes when added in the right amount. …And now this nutmeg tangent is over.)
So, ladies. You know "those days" when you would have no issue just eating like an ENTIRE batch of cookie dough/brownie batter in one go, the heck with the oven/baking concept?
Yep, one of those. (Blah.)
I didn't think I had the strength of will to resist, so my oatmeal raison cookies became oatmeal raison bars so I could just throw the whole temptation in the over (where it belonged) and gave the bowl to my mom.
Good thing I didn't go with the brownies (original plan) or nothing would have made it to the oven. ;) ;)
My mom and I spent some time "brainstorming"/window shopping online for my aunt's wedding today. (Calculating probably LA temperature for 11:00 AM Thanksgiving wedding compared to weather here is WEIRD- I've obviously been up north too long, lol!)
My aunt's going with a pretty fall color scheme (reds, golds, oranges) with pear/berry accents.
I look good in red (flashbacks to freshman year Homecoming, anyone?) but how red is too red for a morning wedding? Anybody know?
My fav (best?) color, blue, is still in the running, since we saw several good options in iced blue to some mid tone shades.
I'd forgotten how much I loved Jessica McClintock until we were browsing e-Bay earlier. I swear, everything she does is gorgeous!
I'm on my, I think, third time through Anna Nalick's first CD today. I mean, the music's good to just LISTEN to (in a paying attention sense), but it makes great background/soundtrack type music, also. (Fallen asleep to a it a few times.) Ironically, the only track I don't like is the only on playing on the radio- but that's more because I can't figure out if there's a vague abortion clinic visit reference in the first lyrics than music quality type call. Am I crazy, or has anyone else heard this?
In closing on my long ramble about today, I was really looking forward to hearing Laura Ingraham today (since I wasn't working) but the darn station wouldn't come in! (Figures- on day in a month I actually have TIME to listen and nothing doing! *^%**&%*&%*& radio!!!!!)
Leads me to new closing thought- Ann Coulter's apparently re-releasing How to Talk to a Liberal (If You Must) with new columns/other goodies in it and this is the official first thing to make the Christmas wish list for this year, lol! J (I mean, my dad got me the first addition on my birthday months ago- and I've reread it/highlighted the poor book to death multiple times- but… Yum! Ann Coulter goodness continues!)
Had the day off work today. Was mildly weird, since I haven't not gone in on a week day since I started over a month ago. (Of course) I woke up at my normal time (5:30), but I came to the prompt decision to throw the blankets over my head and Go. Back. To. Sleep. (I mean, what was a going to do at 5:30 if I hadn't, anyways?)
Was nice to eat lunch at home with my mom again at a normal lunch time- v. my "normal" 10:30 or 3:30 I usually eat at. Cooking lunch (semi from scratch, at that!) was also a good time. Tried to watch some of the Kevin Costner/Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves during lunch, and my mother is apparently at a loss as to how she raised me not to like "fluffier" movies. (Hey, the Crusade shots at the beginning of the movie are a tad… er… Rough. And dirty.)
I find this funny/ridiculous because I actually love a lot of movies that are pure fluff. (Long live the chick flick!) Sleepless in Seattle has been a top fav for years, I loved Stepford Wives, Calendar Girls was hilarious, Kate and Leapold was AWESOME and 13 Going on 30 was about the cutest movie ever! (So there, ha!)
However, I gotta say I see nothing wrong with good looking manly men swinging swords/etc to kick bad guy booty/save the girl/the day/the plot line, right? ;) ;)
That and I've never seen all of this Robin Hood before, and I ***LOVE*** Alan Rickman! (Sexy English he-man voices! :sigh:)
Morgan Freeman has the best lines (of the movie) so far. His character is awesome!
Christian Slater just dropped in and I feel he's going to be a definite asset to the movie. (I mean, what's a romance without good looking side characters? ;) ;) :P)
Made a batch of oatmeal raison cookies today. Added a tad more cinnamon the "suggested" and threw in some ground cloves and nutmeg. (Nutmeg runs high on my list of favorite spices- I'll seriously add it to just about anything… Believe it or not make excellent addition to mashed potatoes when added in the right amount. …And now this nutmeg tangent is over.)
So, ladies. You know "those days" when you would have no issue just eating like an ENTIRE batch of cookie dough/brownie batter in one go, the heck with the oven/baking concept?
Yep, one of those. (Blah.)
I didn't think I had the strength of will to resist, so my oatmeal raison cookies became oatmeal raison bars so I could just throw the whole temptation in the over (where it belonged) and gave the bowl to my mom.
Good thing I didn't go with the brownies (original plan) or nothing would have made it to the oven. ;) ;)
My mom and I spent some time "brainstorming"/window shopping online for my aunt's wedding today. (Calculating probably LA temperature for 11:00 AM Thanksgiving wedding compared to weather here is WEIRD- I've obviously been up north too long, lol!)
My aunt's going with a pretty fall color scheme (reds, golds, oranges) with pear/berry accents.
I look good in red (flashbacks to freshman year Homecoming, anyone?) but how red is too red for a morning wedding? Anybody know?
My fav (best?) color, blue, is still in the running, since we saw several good options in iced blue to some mid tone shades.
I'd forgotten how much I loved Jessica McClintock until we were browsing e-Bay earlier. I swear, everything she does is gorgeous!
I'm on my, I think, third time through Anna Nalick's first CD today. I mean, the music's good to just LISTEN to (in a paying attention sense), but it makes great background/soundtrack type music, also. (Fallen asleep to a it a few times.) Ironically, the only track I don't like is the only on playing on the radio- but that's more because I can't figure out if there's a vague abortion clinic visit reference in the first lyrics than music quality type call. Am I crazy, or has anyone else heard this?
In closing on my long ramble about today, I was really looking forward to hearing Laura Ingraham today (since I wasn't working) but the darn station wouldn't come in! (Figures- on day in a month I actually have TIME to listen and nothing doing! *^%**&%*&%*& radio!!!!!)
Leads me to new closing thought- Ann Coulter's apparently re-releasing How to Talk to a Liberal (If You Must) with new columns/other goodies in it and this is the official first thing to make the Christmas wish list for this year, lol! J (I mean, my dad got me the first addition on my birthday months ago- and I've reread it/highlighted the poor book to death multiple times- but… Yum! Ann Coulter goodness continues!)
posted by Sebosmile @ 5:00 PM
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Saturday, October 01, 2005
"Why do you always have to do "supratic" things like that?"
My nearly nine year old sister posed this question to me last night. Of course, she was asking me why I'm always "sporatic" NOT "supratic" (isn't that cute??) but, hey, it's a fun word... I may just start using it for the supratsisty of it. (Ok, THAT one may not of worked, but you get the gist.) In the spirit of that thought, here begins my complete supratic post on several things that have bounced around in my brain since the last time I was online:
Cut my hand slicing open a cibatta with a brand new serated (sp??) knife yesterday. Totally "brilliant" (write word/context/usuage, Owen?) on my part. :rolls eyes: It was a good, clean cut, so it should heal fine, but it's right on the inside base of my thumb so I'm having an impossible time keeping a bandaid on it.
I thought I was working until three today, so I stayed until three.
Turns out I was supposed to be working until 2.
Whoops!
I apologised to Karrie, but she's all "that's ok, we probably needed you anyways", which is awesome (and a positive sign) because A) it wasn't that busy today and B) she was upset earlier in the week because she had too many hours logged as completed in the computer then she should have.
New(ish) weekend girls Lauren and Gina are awesome. Gina's barely pushing 5 feet (if that) and Lauren makes me feel short (which doesn't happen with other girls a lot), and they're both super friendly. Totally enjoyed working with them today.
The new 'Pink' bagels (they have dried cherries, cranberries, vanilla, and some other cherry thing... chips? in them and are shaped like pink cancer ribbons) are A M A Z I N G. My mom came in after her meeting today and we each had one with raspberry cream cheese on my break and they are seriously the best bagels EVER. Shame they're only for this month!
Cut my hand slicing open a cibatta with a brand new serated (sp??) knife yesterday. Totally "brilliant" (write word/context/usuage, Owen?) on my part. :rolls eyes: It was a good, clean cut, so it should heal fine, but it's right on the inside base of my thumb so I'm having an impossible time keeping a bandaid on it.
I thought I was working until three today, so I stayed until three.
Turns out I was supposed to be working until 2.
Whoops!
I apologised to Karrie, but she's all "that's ok, we probably needed you anyways", which is awesome (and a positive sign) because A) it wasn't that busy today and B) she was upset earlier in the week because she had too many hours logged as completed in the computer then she should have.
New(ish) weekend girls Lauren and Gina are awesome. Gina's barely pushing 5 feet (if that) and Lauren makes me feel short (which doesn't happen with other girls a lot), and they're both super friendly. Totally enjoyed working with them today.
The new 'Pink' bagels (they have dried cherries, cranberries, vanilla, and some other cherry thing... chips? in them and are shaped like pink cancer ribbons) are A M A Z I N G. My mom came in after her meeting today and we each had one with raspberry cream cheese on my break and they are seriously the best bagels EVER. Shame they're only for this month!
posted by Sebosmile @ 4:34 PM
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Congrats! :)
STATEMENT ON ROBERTS CONFIRMATIONJudicial Confirmation Network Chief Counsel Wendy E. Long stated today, upon the U.S. Senate's confirmation, by a vote of 78 to 22, of Judge John G. Roberts to be Chief Justice of the United States:
"The Senate has overwhelmingly confirmed Chief Justice Roberts, a strong judicial conservative who will carry President George W. Bush's legacy on the Court well into the 21st Century. All Americans can be proud and confident that their rights, liberties, and ability to govern themselves will be safe in the hands of Chief Justice Roberts and other Justices who abide by the philosophy of judicial restraint and faithfulness to the Constitution."
Congrats John Roberts! You show those nasty liberal senators you are not an agenda driven nutcase and get the big robe! Boo-yah!
Always a good thing to have a solid seeming Christian man leading the highest court in the land!
Now, to get Roe v. Wade repealed...
It'll be interesting to see if this Univ. of Akron alum female judge gets through to the final list/etc., even though I don't know much about her yet.
Although this one lady at work picking something up yesterday did mention that her son did his senior project with the judge's husband, so that's at least a sign of positive community involvement in the family, right?
Oh, and interesting site I plan to spend more time looking on I found during a FOXNEWS search on Robert's articles... Anyone else checks it out, I'd appreciate an opinion!
posted by Sebosmile @ 4:32 PM
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