Some really big things are happening in my life right now. They are good things, but I can't really write about them until they've settled and make sense.
Stay tuned. If you want.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Monday, November 12, 2007
Whoa Canada.
I had a decidedly Canadian morning. It was completely by chance.
A few weeks ago I was on hold with a Canadian company and liked the radio station they used (Mix 96 in Montreal), so I found it online and started listening to it. Today they played "The Way I Am" by Ingrid Michaelson which, at the time, I didn't know the name of so I sent an email to ask.
THE D.J. GAVE ME A SHOUT OUT.
FROM CANADA.
It was AWESOME.
While reeling from this I noticed not only was I wearing the hoodie my friend Jeannie sent me from Canada, but I was snacking on a Dare brand maple cookie (also from Canada).
THEN.
I looked at the paper the maple cookies were resting on and had to take a picture. It was too funny.
(Note: McGill University is in Montreal.)
(WHERE THE RADIO STATION IS LOCATED.)
I mean, REALLY. You can't PLAN this kind of thing if you tried! It's too much of a coincidence. Could this possibly some sort of hidden message? (Eh?)
Probably not but how funny was all that business??
For real.
Here's a video of the song. You may remember this from the Old Navy commercial.
A few weeks ago I was on hold with a Canadian company and liked the radio station they used (Mix 96 in Montreal), so I found it online and started listening to it. Today they played "The Way I Am" by Ingrid Michaelson which, at the time, I didn't know the name of so I sent an email to ask.
THE D.J. GAVE ME A SHOUT OUT.
FROM CANADA.
It was AWESOME.
While reeling from this I noticed not only was I wearing the hoodie my friend Jeannie sent me from Canada, but I was snacking on a Dare brand maple cookie (also from Canada).
THEN.
I looked at the paper the maple cookies were resting on and had to take a picture. It was too funny.
(Note: McGill University is in Montreal.)
(WHERE THE RADIO STATION IS LOCATED.)
I mean, REALLY. You can't PLAN this kind of thing if you tried! It's too much of a coincidence. Could this possibly some sort of hidden message? (Eh?)
Probably not but how funny was all that business??
For real.
Here's a video of the song. You may remember this from the Old Navy commercial.
Thursday, November 08, 2007
Hm.
I was reading an article about obesity issues. It seems the American Medical Association has determined that you aren't more likely to die early from being overweight as previously thought. They did say, however, that due to natural weight gain with age, you are at risk of becoming obese easier than someone who isn't overweight.
Good to know, but something was a bit off about the ad placement in this article. Can you tell what it is?
Yeah.
Good to know, but something was a bit off about the ad placement in this article. Can you tell what it is?
Yeah.
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Lucky
Lucky was put to sleep today after some medical complications. I am happy that he will no longer be in pain but very sad I won't see his sweet face again.
These are the last pictures I took of him. He was adorable as ever.
Most of all, my heart goes out to Shelley and Rich, Lucky's parents. They loved him very much.
This is a poem I like to share when someone has lost a pet. It's very comforting.
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.
-Unknown
We love and miss you Lucky.
These are the last pictures I took of him. He was adorable as ever.
Most of all, my heart goes out to Shelley and Rich, Lucky's parents. They loved him very much.
This is a poem I like to share when someone has lost a pet. It's very comforting.
-Rainbow Bridge-
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.
-Unknown
We love and miss you Lucky.
Thursday, November 01, 2007
People, people everywhere...
I went out to lunch today at McDonald’s.
Yes, McDonald’s.
Honestly the grilled chicken sandwich with a side salad is pretty tasty. Don’t groan until you’ve tried it. Also it is cheap. Again…don’t groan until you’ve tried it.
ANYWAY that isn’t the point. What happened while I was there is what this post will be about.
I sat down with my tray at a table next to a couple obviously involved in a deep, tense conversation. The woman was facing my table and the man had his back to me. She looked over as I sat down with that “I really wish you weren’t sitting next to us” look on her face.
There wasn’t anywhere else to sit.
The couple had finished eating and sat in silence, staring at each other. The woman was in scrubs and the man was in coveralls and work boots. Occasionally the woman would make a brief comment about her job (like “I miss the day shift nurses. They are nicer during the day shift”) which would be met with stern silence from the man. She would look down at her soda, then off to the side, then back at him. Then she’d make another comment and the cycle would repeat itself.
This occurred about 3 or 4 times until, without any warning, the man got up and walked off with his tray. He dumped it in the garbage and went directly outside to his truck, leaving the woman at the table. She wandered around a bit looking nervous, threw out her trash, got on her cell phone, and then joined him in his truck outside. They drove off together to who knows where.
Think of all the different ways you could interpret that situation. So many ways! I kept wondering what possibly could have happened between them to prompt it. Were they lovers meeting for a lunchtime rendezvous? Were they a married couple on the brink of divorce? Were they total strangers who were about to knock off someone they mutually hate? WHO KNOWS??
People watching is captivating sometimes, isn’t it?
Yes, McDonald’s.
Honestly the grilled chicken sandwich with a side salad is pretty tasty. Don’t groan until you’ve tried it. Also it is cheap. Again…don’t groan until you’ve tried it.
ANYWAY that isn’t the point. What happened while I was there is what this post will be about.
I sat down with my tray at a table next to a couple obviously involved in a deep, tense conversation. The woman was facing my table and the man had his back to me. She looked over as I sat down with that “I really wish you weren’t sitting next to us” look on her face.
There wasn’t anywhere else to sit.
The couple had finished eating and sat in silence, staring at each other. The woman was in scrubs and the man was in coveralls and work boots. Occasionally the woman would make a brief comment about her job (like “I miss the day shift nurses. They are nicer during the day shift”) which would be met with stern silence from the man. She would look down at her soda, then off to the side, then back at him. Then she’d make another comment and the cycle would repeat itself.
This occurred about 3 or 4 times until, without any warning, the man got up and walked off with his tray. He dumped it in the garbage and went directly outside to his truck, leaving the woman at the table. She wandered around a bit looking nervous, threw out her trash, got on her cell phone, and then joined him in his truck outside. They drove off together to who knows where.
Think of all the different ways you could interpret that situation. So many ways! I kept wondering what possibly could have happened between them to prompt it. Were they lovers meeting for a lunchtime rendezvous? Were they a married couple on the brink of divorce? Were they total strangers who were about to knock off someone they mutually hate? WHO KNOWS??
People watching is captivating sometimes, isn’t it?
Monday, October 29, 2007
Stream of consciousness
I was just reading this post which was hilarious (and involves potty humor...literally. You've been warned) and that made me Google cockroaches and on this page I learned that wasps, which I formerly despised, can be used as one of the very few insecticides against roaches because wasps EAT COCKROACH EGGS.
I have a new appreciation for wasps.
Funny how the mind works, isn't it?
I have a new appreciation for wasps.
Funny how the mind works, isn't it?
Friday, October 26, 2007
HOLY CRAP!
My coworker found this!! Remember this weirdness??
My parents, sister and I listened to the record from the newspaper in the dining room waaaaaaaaaay back in 1989. I still remember that "futuristic" stereo (yes, the stereo was in the dining room. Trust me. It was snazzy). Our wasn't a winning one either. HA!
I really like the graphics this person used and wonder if they got the song from their record. I can't believe one of those things would play now.
Wow!
My parents, sister and I listened to the record from the newspaper in the dining room waaaaaaaaaay back in 1989. I still remember that "futuristic" stereo (yes, the stereo was in the dining room. Trust me. It was snazzy). Our wasn't a winning one either. HA!
I really like the graphics this person used and wonder if they got the song from their record. I can't believe one of those things would play now.
Wow!
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Randomplations.
Hm.
Two nights ago I had a creepy nightmare. I was in a car and it was very dark and raining pretty hard. My phone was ringing and I picked it up to answer but couldn't speak at all. Every time I tried to say anything, all that came out was a squeak. I went home and wandered around wondering what to do and started to panic. I decided to call my parents but each time I tried to dial their number I would get it wrong and have to go back to fix it, triggering more panic until I couldn't even hold onto the phone anymore. Eventually I woke up, my heart pounding so loud it felt like it was in my ears.
There is a protocol I follow after nightmares which has worked pretty well up to this point. I get up, get a drink (because I'm usually parched), switch on the bedroom light and go back to bed. However, this time, for the first time in a very long time, it didn't work. I couldn't sleep. At all.
Another friend of mine had mentioned she had been having trouble sleeping lately so I sent a text message asking if she was awake. Either she would be and would get the message, or she wouldn't be, wouldn't hear her phone and continue getting much needed sleep.
Well...apparently she was getting much needed sleep.
Damn.
It was after midnight. Nobody else was really available at that hour. I have always been a pretty independent person and proud of my ability to get along just fine alone, but suddenly I didn't want to be alone. I didn't want to be by myself. I didn't want to be lying there staring at the ceiling with a pillow in my arms wondering what the hell that noise in the other room was. My very small apartment began to feel cavernous and I just wanted to get the hell out of there and never look back.
But that wasn't an option.
It was after midnight.
Also I was in softie pants and socks.
Could it be that my staunchly independent veneer is starting to crack? Is it possible my needs are changing as I grow older? Was this just a momentary thing or will it lead to a bigger problem to resolve within myself later?
Who knows? Either way it scared the ever-loving shit out of me.
Eventually I know this will all make sense. Until then I'm getting a dog.
Well...once I move to a place that allows them of course.
Two nights ago I had a creepy nightmare. I was in a car and it was very dark and raining pretty hard. My phone was ringing and I picked it up to answer but couldn't speak at all. Every time I tried to say anything, all that came out was a squeak. I went home and wandered around wondering what to do and started to panic. I decided to call my parents but each time I tried to dial their number I would get it wrong and have to go back to fix it, triggering more panic until I couldn't even hold onto the phone anymore. Eventually I woke up, my heart pounding so loud it felt like it was in my ears.
There is a protocol I follow after nightmares which has worked pretty well up to this point. I get up, get a drink (because I'm usually parched), switch on the bedroom light and go back to bed. However, this time, for the first time in a very long time, it didn't work. I couldn't sleep. At all.
Another friend of mine had mentioned she had been having trouble sleeping lately so I sent a text message asking if she was awake. Either she would be and would get the message, or she wouldn't be, wouldn't hear her phone and continue getting much needed sleep.
Well...apparently she was getting much needed sleep.
Damn.
It was after midnight. Nobody else was really available at that hour. I have always been a pretty independent person and proud of my ability to get along just fine alone, but suddenly I didn't want to be alone. I didn't want to be by myself. I didn't want to be lying there staring at the ceiling with a pillow in my arms wondering what the hell that noise in the other room was. My very small apartment began to feel cavernous and I just wanted to get the hell out of there and never look back.
But that wasn't an option.
It was after midnight.
Also I was in softie pants and socks.
Could it be that my staunchly independent veneer is starting to crack? Is it possible my needs are changing as I grow older? Was this just a momentary thing or will it lead to a bigger problem to resolve within myself later?
Who knows? Either way it scared the ever-loving shit out of me.
Eventually I know this will all make sense. Until then I'm getting a dog.
Well...once I move to a place that allows them of course.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Lucky!
I just finished watching Lucky for the weekend. Seeing him is always fun. This picture was taken while we were playing fetch in the backyard with his favorite tennis ball.
Aww. :-)
Aww. :-)
Saturday, October 20, 2007
What happens when there's no internet at home.
You bust out the markers and make an interpretation of Bogie as a Dia de los Muertos mask.
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BE WARNED. This may happen to YOU.
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BE WARNED. This may happen to YOU.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Friend Blog and Casserole Idea.
Hello!
I must be brief as I am at the coffee house and forgot the power cord (BAD MICHAEL) so here we go.
Want some awesome and fun hand-crafted items?? Go to my friend Tanya's blog Alternate Bliss for some fun stuff! Yay!
Also...I made a casserole last night that turned out halfway decent so I thought I'd share. Yes, it IS a CASSEROLE but it was quick, easy and delicious so it's worth looking into.
I took mezzi tubetti (you could use any other small pasta really), and added mushroom marinara, basil, oregano, soy meat replacement (one last bag from that time in my life we are not to speak of), about 1/4 of a package of light shredded cheese and topped it with Italian seasoned bread crumbs. Mmm.
My friends Sean and Lanisa came over and Sean had, like, 4 servings so it must have been awesome! Go me!
Anyway that's about it. I have to go before my laptop dies on me. BYE!
I must be brief as I am at the coffee house and forgot the power cord (BAD MICHAEL) so here we go.
Want some awesome and fun hand-crafted items?? Go to my friend Tanya's blog Alternate Bliss for some fun stuff! Yay!
Also...I made a casserole last night that turned out halfway decent so I thought I'd share. Yes, it IS a CASSEROLE but it was quick, easy and delicious so it's worth looking into.
I took mezzi tubetti (you could use any other small pasta really), and added mushroom marinara, basil, oregano, soy meat replacement (one last bag from that time in my life we are not to speak of), about 1/4 of a package of light shredded cheese and topped it with Italian seasoned bread crumbs. Mmm.
My friends Sean and Lanisa came over and Sean had, like, 4 servings so it must have been awesome! Go me!
Anyway that's about it. I have to go before my laptop dies on me. BYE!
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Did you know...??
It's National Coming Out Day. You are supposed to wear jeans in support of said day.
My jeans won't button anymore.
Ironic, isn't it?
My jeans won't button anymore.
Ironic, isn't it?
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Catch up with ketchup.
Technical and time-management issues have prevented me from posting as I wanted to this week, so here's a quick update of what has transpired in my corner of the world since last Sunday.
Are you comfy?
Would you like something to drink?
Have you gone to the restroom?
Yes?
Okay.
READYSETGO.
Last Sunday Jackie and I made brunch! It turned out really nice. My pans are a bit...unique when it comes to making pancakes but with all the windows open and the front door gaping out onto the courtyard you barely noticed the thick smoke coming from my kitchen.
Barely at all!
Jackie brought yummy fruit and that was a nice addition! Thank you Jackie!
After brunch Jackie was reading a magazine I had on the couch and suggested we go to IKEA. I have no idea what might have persuaded her to suddenly want to go.
It was awesome as usual.
Then the week started. Things were lovely.
THEN.
MY SISTER AND BROTHER-IN-LAW CAME TO VISIT.
YES.
They both haven't been back here for two years and it is so great to see them again!
MY SISTER!
(A picture of my brother-in-law is forthcoming.)
At this point we're catching up and showing them everything that has changed since they left. They will be here a week. I'm so excited.
That's all for now...more to come!
Are you comfy?
Would you like something to drink?
Have you gone to the restroom?
Yes?
Okay.
READYSETGO.
Last Sunday Jackie and I made brunch! It turned out really nice. My pans are a bit...unique when it comes to making pancakes but with all the windows open and the front door gaping out onto the courtyard you barely noticed the thick smoke coming from my kitchen.
Barely at all!
Jackie brought yummy fruit and that was a nice addition! Thank you Jackie!
BRUNCH.
FRUIT.
After brunch Jackie was reading a magazine I had on the couch and suggested we go to IKEA. I have no idea what might have persuaded her to suddenly want to go.
It was awesome as usual.
Then the week started. Things were lovely.
THEN.
MY SISTER AND BROTHER-IN-LAW CAME TO VISIT.
YES.
They both haven't been back here for two years and it is so great to see them again!
MY SISTER!
(A picture of my brother-in-law is forthcoming.)
At this point we're catching up and showing them everything that has changed since they left. They will be here a week. I'm so excited.
That's all for now...more to come!
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Friday Night
Last night was fun! Rebecca needed to pick up her frame from the restorer so Michael and I went with her to make it an evening. Why not?
First we got the frame. The frame was very nice but the cool dogs who live in the studio were out wandering around so I couldn't get a picture of them (which was sad). But at least the frame was nice. After that we went to get lotus seed mooncakes because it's Harvest Moon this weekend! I found a new Chinese Market online and we went on an adventure to find it. I must say, Rebecca is very patient when navigating an unfamiliar neighborhood with a map reader who has the map upside down (me).
After that we went to Acme Burger for dinner. I had a cheeseburger and it was AWESOME.
We were sated and very happy. On our way home we stopped at Wild Oats so Rebecca and Michael could get vitamins and I could get a GIANT HUNK OF CALLEBAUT MILK CHOCOLATE.
I've wanted to do that for a LONG time. Later that night I made some jasmine tea and sat around in my pajamas and fuzzy robe drinking it because it's finally chilly enough to do something like that. Finally!
No...there isn't a picture. Heh.
You know...this thought just occurred to me. The whole time I was wearing my green sushi shirt. You know, the one I got from Threadless. It's printed with an array of sushi on the front with a slug slithering off a piece of nigiri. This one (picture taken after I got home in apparently very bad lighting):
Don't get me wrong. I love sushi! This was more of an ironic piece. In any case it just dawned on me that I wore it into the Chinese Market. I wonder what they thought of it in there?
Such a wonderful night. :-)
On our way!
First we got the frame. The frame was very nice but the cool dogs who live in the studio were out wandering around so I couldn't get a picture of them (which was sad). But at least the frame was nice. After that we went to get lotus seed mooncakes because it's Harvest Moon this weekend! I found a new Chinese Market online and we went on an adventure to find it. I must say, Rebecca is very patient when navigating an unfamiliar neighborhood with a map reader who has the map upside down (me).
Mooncakes!
After that we went to Acme Burger for dinner. I had a cheeseburger and it was AWESOME.
Cheeseburger!
We were sated and very happy. On our way home we stopped at Wild Oats so Rebecca and Michael could get vitamins and I could get a GIANT HUNK OF CALLEBAUT MILK CHOCOLATE.
CHOCOLATE!
I've wanted to do that for a LONG time. Later that night I made some jasmine tea and sat around in my pajamas and fuzzy robe drinking it because it's finally chilly enough to do something like that. Finally!
No...there isn't a picture. Heh.
You know...this thought just occurred to me. The whole time I was wearing my green sushi shirt. You know, the one I got from Threadless. It's printed with an array of sushi on the front with a slug slithering off a piece of nigiri. This one (picture taken after I got home in apparently very bad lighting):
Uhh...
Don't get me wrong. I love sushi! This was more of an ironic piece. In any case it just dawned on me that I wore it into the Chinese Market. I wonder what they thought of it in there?
Such a wonderful night. :-)
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Things that of which are different.
Hello.
First of all, I would like to show you the new duvet cover and pillow shams I got at IKEA. They were marked down from $25 to $9 simply because the wrapped plastic package holding the linens fell out of the box. That's all that was missing. The box. The box that I would have thrown out anyway. It was kickass.
Secondly, I am drinking black coffee this morning and came to a realization that I CAN drink black coffee when it's made properly. The reason why I have had trouble in the past is because I was the one making the coffee...therefore it was strong enough to melt concrete. This coffee was from one of my favorite local haunts (Cafe Ville Bella on Harrison next to Baskin Robbins GO THERE NOW) and it's DELICIOUS.
Also generic cornflakes are now apparently bilingual. Me gusta eso.
That's it for now. Bye!
First of all, I would like to show you the new duvet cover and pillow shams I got at IKEA. They were marked down from $25 to $9 simply because the wrapped plastic package holding the linens fell out of the box. That's all that was missing. The box. The box that I would have thrown out anyway. It was kickass.
Secondly, I am drinking black coffee this morning and came to a realization that I CAN drink black coffee when it's made properly. The reason why I have had trouble in the past is because I was the one making the coffee...therefore it was strong enough to melt concrete. This coffee was from one of my favorite local haunts (Cafe Ville Bella on Harrison next to Baskin Robbins GO THERE NOW) and it's DELICIOUS.
Also generic cornflakes are now apparently bilingual. Me gusta eso.
That's it for now. Bye!
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
AHOY THAR!!!
It be International Talk Like a Pirate Day, ye landlubbers!!
Seriously. It is.
See?
YARRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Seriously. It is.
See?
YARRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Erm...
So I got a new phone. It's great. It's a Nokia 6133 with a camera and I like it very much.
The only problem is that when I swapped in my sim card all the phone numbers in there were lost.
Heh.
If you talk to me regularly by phone (and you know who you are), please send me an email (if I haven't asked you already) with your number so I can put it back in! Agh!!
Thank you kindly.
Love,
Me
The only problem is that when I swapped in my sim card all the phone numbers in there were lost.
Heh.
If you talk to me regularly by phone (and you know who you are), please send me an email (if I haven't asked you already) with your number so I can put it back in! Agh!!
Thank you kindly.
Love,
Me
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Weekend.
Hello.
I have had a nice weekend. Rebecca and I went downtown yesterday and decided to start a new blog topic - $20 Saturdays! We wondered if it was possible to have a fun day and a nice lunch in Salt Lake on $20. We found out that you can. In the next week I will be posting things about that so stay tuned. You can't wait, I know.
Now I am watching Lucky again and he is adorable as ever. Aww!
I don't have much else to say. Okay bye!
I have had a nice weekend. Rebecca and I went downtown yesterday and decided to start a new blog topic - $20 Saturdays! We wondered if it was possible to have a fun day and a nice lunch in Salt Lake on $20. We found out that you can. In the next week I will be posting things about that so stay tuned. You can't wait, I know.
Now I am watching Lucky again and he is adorable as ever. Aww!
I don't have much else to say. Okay bye!
Friday, September 14, 2007
Fiesta Friday
Post something about your community that makes you happy!
This makes me happy!
FrontRunner!!
Also this commercial we made at work!
Yay!
This makes me happy!
FrontRunner!!
Also this commercial we made at work!
Yay!
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