Highlights, Part II
Highlights of the "wedding weekend" continued...
*** Getting to watch my Grandma (repeatedly) blow water at people through a penis-tipped straw (two penis-tipped straws simulataneously, at one point).
*** Witnessing Dusty put on a Groom thong OVER his pants at the rehearsal dinner.
*** Getting photographic evidence of the above two highlights.
*** Glow in the dark miniature golfing.
*** Several homecooked meals and desserts, by both my Mom and younger sister (who is currently in culinary school). Mmm, mmm, mmm.
Lowlights of the weekend:
--- Losing 5 years of my freedom to indentured servitude in London, due to very poor bowling and even poorer betting on said bowling.
--- Staying at my Grandma's house for a week in a room with NO DOOR. Consequently, NEVER sleeping past 7:30 (at the latest!).
--- The day the fudge ran out. :(
--- Eating too much fudge. And homemade English Toffy. And pizza. And lasagna. And sweet, gooey breakfasts. And everything else I ate ALL WEEK LONG! (note, this is also a highlight).
Book Quiz
I snagged this from
Digital Digressions.
You're Lolita!
by Vladimir Nabokov
Considered by most to be depraved and immoral, you are obsessed with
sex. What really tantalizes you is that which deviates from societal standards in every
way, though you admit that this probably isn't the best and you're not sure what causes
this desire. Nonetheless, you've done some pretty nefarious things in your life, and
probably gotten caught for them. The names have been changed, but the problems are real.
Please stay away from children.
Take the Book Quiz
at the Blue Pyramid.
Hmm, apparently I have been caught doing some "pretty nefarious things". Don't remember that (the getting caught part, of course). :)
Tuesday morning quickie
I have returned sane. Soon, there will be pictures posted (I am going to work on getting my pics online somewhere one of these days - very soon -- I PROMISE!).
Highlight #1: Every single time my niece Kayla sang "You are My Sunshine" (but especially when she performed during the ceremony and at the reception). If only I had an audio recording of it to share with all of you....
Highlight #2: The ceremony and reception were beautiful, and there was NO MAJOR DRAMA!!
Highlight #3 (the last for now): I got to see a lot of people I haven't seen in years. There were a few I wish I HADN'T seen (e.g. the 92-year-old male neighbor with the roaming hands!), but overall, I had a great time catching up with people (and i didn't get drunk and do anything embarassing!).
More highlights to come...for now, it's back to work.
For lack of a better title
SO tired. I didn't get up to go running as I had planned this morning. At 11:00 last night when I got in bed (surprisingly early, compared to usual), I decided that I needed the extra hour of sleep. AND, it's MISERABLY humid outside. After running in the humidity on Sunday, I came to the conclusion that HUMIDITY IS REALLY BAD. So, I slept the extra hour. Didn't help much. Now I'm debating a trip to Kiva Han to indulge in some caffeine-packed espresso drink, which will undoubtedly make me nuts. Still, it will keep me awake.
Work is dragging. Always happens on days when I know I'm leaving town. Partly, it's the anticipation of a trip to see people and of NOT HAVING TO WORK FOR A WHOLE WEEK! Partly, it's the fact that I'm a pussy-ass-freak and don't enjoying flying very much. So, nervous anticipation. Add on top of that the fact that I'm going to Chicago to see my family FOR MY MOM'S WEDDING, and you'll begin to get the picture.
I'm beginning to rethink that caffeine. That could get ugly.
Last night, we went to the Pirates game. For the first time in my 3-year history of going to games, we left before the end. It was humid and sticky, we were both exhausted, and they had conceded the game in the 4th inning. On the plus side, we got to see some of the players who may compose the future team, and the prospects look pretty good (though, as the Pirates are the farm team for the major league baseball, those prospects will come up, be developed, get to be good players, and get traded to a real team). In total this season, we have gone to 12 Pirates games. Can you guess are record??? 1 Win, 11 Losses. And while the Pirates certainly aren't good this year, this is still totally disproportionate to their record.
Has anyone else heard that Brad Pitt has Ebola?
My fingers have reached the state of blue numbness now, and I've only been here an hour. For a couple of weeks, our AC was busted. That sucked. However, now they're making up for lost time by keeping it around 55 degrees in here. Seriously, fingernails have a definite purplish tint to them now.
Is it time to go home yet?
By the way, I know BP doesn't have Ebola. Some little evil monk-like bird started that rumor.
Do you know your Pop Culture?
Pop Culture Trivia QuizI sucked - I think I got 11 right, or something like that (I took it a couple of days ago). The results said I'm not to bright when it comes to pop culture. Somehow though, I'm proud of my suckage on this quiz (and ashamed at some of the answers that I DID know). Ask questions about GOOD actors, movies, music, etc. and perhaps I would do better! :)
(Thanks, D, for this link!)
No way to avoid the dreaded word: PAMPERING!
hate that word. however, it's nearly unavoidable when talking about spa adventures (of which I have had very, very few in my life - must explain why i'm such a total bitch all the time). Last night, the Baronness von Coco and I went to
Esspa and treated ourselves to manicures, pedicures, a half hour massage and a facial (another word I hate, but cannot avoid here). While we were both disappointed a bit with the nail-related services, the facial and massage were FABULOUS. Sadly, a 30 minute massage is really just a teaser, but it was still worth it. If I could afford this kind of thing on a monthly basis, I would do it, not out of any sense of vanity, but because I just feel GOOD afterwards. Anyone who's ever had a massage knows that afterwards you come out with massage-hair and a half-drunken look that lasts for at least an hour or two afterwards, so there's no room to be terribly vain.
One thing I DIDN'T like about this particular place (other than the disppointment with nail-girl) was that they had a stack of magazines in their waiting area (not the general reception area, but the area where you sit and drink your water with the fake thong-sandals on while your nails dry) that were all about cosmetic surgery. Somehow, it seems to me like a place that promotes organic skincare products, relaxation and massage, and alternative therapies like
Reiki would be adverse to plastic surgery (outside of reconstructive surgery following some sort of trauma). Still, there was a magazine about three quarters of an inch thick informing me of every possible type of liposuction, face lift, breast alteration, or any other cosmetic surgerical procedure that I could possibly imagine.
So, go in, get all relaxed, feel good, feel positive, and then read about how you can go to a doctor to "fix all your flaws" or to "feel beautiful or young again".
I'm not going (to go) on a diatribe about the evils of cosmetic surgery - that's not my point at all. I just found it perplexing that Esspa would endorse it, to the extent of having no less than 3 entire magazines devoted to the topic (and my only other choice from that area was to read about makeup).
Still, the night was good. I felt great afterwards. And this morning, as I always seem to the day after getting a massage, I had a really good run. So, I shouldn't complain (it's just because I'm such a bitch, i'm telling you!).
What Does Your Birth Date Mean?
Because I REALLY REALLY BELIEVE IN THESE TYPES OF TESTS...
(note***I actually stole this from a blog I discovered somewhat randomly, but feel I should give credit where credit is due, so if you're interested, you can check it out
here).
Your Birthdate: June 20 |
Your birth on the 20th day of the month adds a degree of emotion, sensitivity, and intuition to your reading.
The 2 energy provided here is very social, allowing you to make friends easily and quickly.
Yet you are apt to have a rather nervous air in the company of a large group.
You have a warmhearted nature and emotional understanding that constantly seeks affection.
You are very prone to become depressed and moody, as emotions can turn inward and cause anxiety and mental turmoil.
It can be hard for you to bounce back to reality when depression sets in.
When things are going well, you can go just as far the other way and become extremely affectionate. |
But what about the other Corey?
What the hell is this all about?
And where is
Corey Haim?
Seriously? Corey Feldman???? I am baffled.
300th Post!!!
Yes, this is post
300. To celebrate, I have put together a conglomeration of crazy news articles (plus my commentary) for your entertainment. Enjoy. :)
Panda cub born at Washington's National ZooMy favorite quote from the article, just because it is one of the most ridiculous similes I have ever heard (emphasis mine):
A panda cub the size of a stick of butter was born early Saturday at the National Zoo
While there are no photos yet, below is a photo of twin panda newborns from a zoo in China, just because they're as cute as a stick of butter!
Chicago Officials Turn Off 'Jesus' LightEAST CHICAGO, Ind. - City officials have turned off a streetlight that drew more than 250 people to see a shadow that some say resembles the image of Jesus Christ.
East Chicago Police Chief Angelo Machuca called an emergency meeting Sunday to recommend the light be turned off in the interest of public safety after nearby residents complained about blocked cars and visitors congregating until 5 a.m.
This image of Jesus should not be confused with a sighting in Chicago earlier this year of
The Virgin Mary (pictured below) on an underpass of the Kennedy Expressway. This one was not a shadow, but a water stain. Yes, The Virgin is appearing to us in the sludgy highway runoff!!! *shudder*
In a related story,
hundreds of sheep follow their leader off a cliff and plunge to their deaths.
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Hundreds of sheep followed their leader off a cliff in eastern Turkey, plunging to their deaths this week while shepherds looked on in dismay.
Four hundred sheep fell 15 yards to their deaths in a ravine in Van province near Iran but broke the fall of another 1,100 animals who survived, newspaper reports said Friday.
Elderly Woman Hoards more than 300 Cats. And the worst part:
About 300 cats, nearly a third of them dead, were removed from an elderly woman's Virginia home after neighbors complained of a stench coming from the house, police said on Tuesday
Seriously, this story makes me want to punch this woman in the kidneys.
And on that note, I must get back to work. :)
Update
I have updated by sidebar to include a link to the newly born
Really Random Ramblings, a look inside the world of The Coco.
My review: upon first going to her site, I find a link to
Lego Porn (which I have just stolen, ha ha!). That says it all.
So, drop in, have some cake, check out some plastic, block porn, and join the Santorum-bashing. You won't be disappointed. :)
Now, I'm off to surf through that Lego Porn....
Technology: thoughts?
An AZ school is planning on nixing all textbooks and going totally wireless.
I have had lenghthy discussions in the past about this idea, and I'm curious to hear some other opinions before voicing my own.
So, thoughts on the matter?
Another elevator encounter
I could probably devote an entire blog to my elevator experiences in the building in which I work. Simply put, there is a WIDE variety of people that come through this building everyday.
Today's encounter was nothing special, by the standards of most encounters here, but it's baffling me still.
I saw a woman, mid-50's, appeared mentally "fit" (this is an important distinction here), dressed in an outfit not worth noting...except for her shoes. They were 3-inch heeled slip on sandals that were entirely clear. And when she walked, the heels lit up, flashing like a 5-year-old's sneakers. Seriously, what the hell? Flashing heels???
They were similar to these, only with a MUCH lower heel and they flashed red(and they weren't platforms):
A true Steelers fan
For all those who didn't believe me before when I talked about JUST HOW MUCH THIS CITY LOVE ITS STILLERS!, check out
this story, and then we'll talk.
Smith's feet were crossed; a pack of cigarettes and a six-pack of beer were at his side. A continuous loop of Steelers highlights was playing on TV nearby, as Smith was reclined with a television remote in his hand and a Steelers blanket across his legs.
The clincher - this was how this guy was "laid out" at his own funeral.
Pittsburgh in The Times
Your Land is My LandBut I think a future Supreme Court justice would have a different view of eminent domain after touring Pittsburgh's neighborhoods, especially those that escaped urban renewal: the old-fashioned business districts with crowded sidewalks and the newly gentrified neighborhoods with renovated homes and converted warehouses. The future justice would quickly see what sets the success stories apart from Gateway Center and East Liberty. No politicians ever seized those homes and businesses for a "better use."
Yay (***note sarcasm***)
Shit.
As we approach the 4th...
Let me give a salute to my favorite Senator, the infamous Rick Santorum
****MIDDLE FINGER*****
SANTORUM VOTES TO ALLOW PESTICIDE TESTING ON FETUSES, BABIES, PREGNANT WOMENRick Santorum today voted to allow the EPA to conduct pesticide tests on children, pregnant women, newborns, infants and fetuses. New EPA rules under development would permit the agency to accept data from human tests on children, pregnant women, newborns, infants and fetuses. Even newborns of "uncertain viability" could be tested under the draft EPA rule. The proposal that Santorum voted against would stop the EPA from being able to do this.
This coming from the same man who probably has
THIS FREAK-ASS SONG in his music collection.
****WARNING***** This is one of the most disturbing, fucked up things I have EVER heard
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