EXPLORING THE BORING

I've moved!!!

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Well, the blog that is :)

Same boring content, different location!

www.exploringtheboring.tumblr.com

Hope you are still reading and hope everyone is well!

My dilemma...

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I can't decide if I want to make the leap to tumblr.com....

J helped me get the exploring the boring picture up over there and everything. The thing is, there's not really a blogger.com community. People don't really know about your blog unless they're friends with you, whereas tumblr promotes peoples blogs.

I don't know (and this may sound self centered), but I want people to read it, and I feel there might be more of an opportunity if I were on tumblr.

Any thoughts?

Why am I obsessed with Sex and the City?

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I can't really tell you. I would venture to guess that part of it is because it's narrated. I'm a sucker for narration. But that's just a part of it. I can't really explain it. I just love it. And I don't have to have a reason. I suppose it's a guilty pleasure and I will not be ashamed (does this sentence contradict itself? If we weren't ashamed of our guilty pleasures, then they wouldn't be guilty, right? What?).

In other news, I had a mock arrangement conference today. It went well. It was a little weird but everything ended up fine. Next Wednesday is my mock funeral, then it will be smooth sailing for the rest of the semester (for that class anyway).

I miss my husband...

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(although, the word "husband" still sounds weird to me...)

It's this time of night....

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not quite time for bed but almost, that leaves me longing for our familiar bed, comfy sheets, my favorite pillow, kitties, and (of course) you. Every night in Canton is spent like this right about now. Wishes of being home and thinking of a time when I won't have to wish for it anymore...

Soon...

I can picture my nightstand with a thin layer of dust on the untouched frequently parts. A lamp, a clock, a stack of longing to be read books...these are a few of the things that await me every week. Kitties at the door, looking like a bag lady, love notes to be read, I can't wait to be home.

P.S.

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I wish I was in Plattsburgh...

What I learned today:

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When you are pledging to be in a sorority, you sign an "oath" saying you won't tell any "outsiders" the means used to haze you (amusing, I thought). Also, if you are to drop out during rush week, you are then black listed from all the hottest parties (even more amusing).

...the joys of being around 19 year olds all day...

One year for Halloween, myself and a couple of gal friends dressed up as dead sorority sisters. We were from TTK (Time to Tappa Kegga, we made shirts and everything) and we were a BIG hit. Thankfully, that is the closest I've ever been to a sorority.

Leaving never gets any easier...

2009-03-01T21:01:00.002-05:00

"...Romeo take me somewhere, we can be alone.
I'll be waiting; all there's left to do is run.
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess,
It's a love story, baby, just say yes..."

I hate that I love this song...

(I can't even say who it's by, I'm too embarrassed. You'll have to Google it yourself. I can't decide if I'm mad at society for making me afraid to admit I like this song or if I'm mad at society because they made me like it. There is a fine line...)

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A little while ago, Little Gems By Kari tagged me. I was supposed to put the 6th picture from my 6th folder up. Well, my 6th folder only had 2 pictures in it. So I decided to go with the 6th picture from the 7th folder and here it is...

It's an oldie but a goody as they say.

Hangin' with the Beaver Boys this evening!

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(real identities withheld)

I will be watching this tonight...

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...just as soon as I can tear myself away from the world wide web.

2009-02-24T23:42:00.002-05:00

Look and act like Carrie Bradshaw, I do not (not to mention I also do not have her income - you could feed a small country with the amount that lady spends on shoes) - so that makes it okay that I am upset about not being able to find my black Barbara Moss sweater. That's right - Barbara Moss. I bet some of you don't even remember when they had stores in the mall...

Anyway, it seems to have been lost in the shuffle of Canton, Plattsburgh, Canton, Plattsburgh. Which leads me to the next question...what am I gonna wear tomorrow?!

In hopes of not thinking about it anymore...

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I cried for you today and I didn't even know you. I hope by some grace of the cosmos that you weren't aware of what was happening. If someone took away the person I wanted to walk this journey with and the one we had already begun, I would be paralyzed.

I listened to one of the birthday mixes J had made me this morning on my drive and every song made me wonder if I would ever be able to listen to them again if something happened, or if they would forever turn me into a sobbing mess.

"To lead a better life, I need my love to be here.
Here, making each day of the year,
Changing my life with a wave of her hand.
Nobody can deny that there's something there.
There, running my hands through her hair,
Both of us thinking how good it can be.
Someone is speaking but she doesn't know he's there.
I want her ev'rywhere, and if she's beside me I know I need never care,
But to love her is to need her ev'rywhere,
Knowing that love is to share,
Each one believing that love never dies,
Watching her eyes and hoping I'm always there.
To be there and ev'rywhere,
Here, there and ev'rywhere."
-The Beatles

Remember the Wuzzles?

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I guess I wish we had taken the time to paint these walls. Wood paneling is just not my thing. I always meant to get around to it. But I think dwelling on this thought is about 3 and a half years too late. I just really miss my "bee pollen" kitchen...

February 22

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There once was a story of a 23 year old gal, two months shy of her 24th birthday. She talked to a man in a dimly lit bar that she'd talked to before...that night would become something...

There once was a story of a gal two months shy of her 29th birthday...and she and the man from the dimly lit bar were living happily ever after...

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We just watched Vicky Christina Barcelona and it was totally awesome! Sexy, romantic, funny...not to mention that virtually no one in that movie is hard the eyes! I think I will make it a life goal to see every movie Woody Allen has made. So far I have two under my belt (pathetic, I know). But I loved both of them!

My plan totally worked

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And just like that...

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...there was snow again...

Something I wouldn't mind having...

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Wall to wall built in bookshelves....beautiful...
The bottom shelves even hold records! How perfect is that? I mean yeah, we already have a pretty awesome record shelf, but this is built in!
What? A girl can dream, can't she?

Musings on a Thursday...

2009-02-19T13:25:00.004-05:00

I am trying to get myself motivated to do some homework over break. The one thing I would really like to do is get my fake GPL (general price list) done for my fake funeral (class). The GPL is basically like a menu for a funeral home - would you like a register book with that casket? It got me to thinking about life. Life, if looked at it from a certain way, could have it's own GPL. Would you like kids with that husband? No, maybe just a dog? One car garage or 2? Apartment or house with fence? Are we all just picking out things on the menu?

I've picked out a husband, 2 kitties, and couple crappy apartments from the menu, if that's the case (not to mention a few paranoias I've picked up along the way that weren't on the menu, such as, are my gums receding? What's that pain in my side? Why are my ears ringing? When will my liver say enough? I think I have a blood clot...).

Just a thought, life = menu...or maybe just a bad analogy :)

Also, today is my parents 37th wedding anniversary. That's a whole lotta years being in love with each other...They got married in a blizzard and never looked back, they are amazing...

Perfection.

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Also, be proud...

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...I stopped myself from buying martini glasses today, as well as new wine glasses!

(in all fairness, the wine glasses were stemless and then I would have gotten rid of our existing wine glasses that J doesn't really like in the first place, but took 4 years to tell me)

Curiousity from a size 7

2009-02-18T15:21:00.007-05:00

As I find myself living the life of a late twenty something's gal, I realize things aren't as they once were. I no longer have the body of an eighteen year old. Despite eating better and exercising more than I ever have, I can't seem to shake this. The sides are slimming down but not the "cute little pot" out in front. What gives? In high school I was a size zero - a zero! Who ever thought that was even a size? Zero is nothing, how can the powers that be put a measurement of a lady's waist in that? Well, years later and 7 sizes bigger, I find myself wondering - when do we finally (if at all) start to love the skin we're in?

The answer, I realize is quite individual and (for some) personal. But I'm curious, if this is just me and it's never going to look any better (I don't mean that as harshly as it sounds - I do walk confidently down any given street), when will I be okay with that? This is certainly not a pity party, mind you, I'm sure I'm happier with gravity than some, but still - do we ever think we're alright? Don't get me wrong, there are tons of things about me I wouldn't ever change, but when do we let go of those things and focus on only what we can change?

But the Superman cape is staying

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Cosmo in a margarita glass, why not? I find that in order to go through my closet, it's always best to have a drink with me. It seems to make me more alright with the fact that I will never be an H&M extra small again. It also makes me realize that I will probably never wear that Brett Favre jersey anytime this century (have I ever worn it?) or the thrift store jem I just had to have even though I knew it didn't look right on me, but hey, it was only a buck!

Dead Air

2009-02-17T15:32:00.006-05:00

I've been thinking a lot lately about moving. It's dawned on me that I am quite the pack rat. From old recites and movie stubs to empty glass bottles that I just thought were pretty. I have acquired so much stuff in these short almost 29 years, I can barely fit another glass in the cupboard. So my question is: When it comes to moving on, how do you decide what to take with you into the new life, and what to leave behind?

There's always that nagging inside of me just as the object leaves my hand on its' way to garbage bag heaven that screams, "Wait! You might be able to use that in 5 years!" Then it starts me thinking, "could I?" There's so much stuff that logically, I know I will never use or need again. But how do you settle that with in yourself? Emotionally and physically, it almost becomes like shedding your skin. You know it's good for you to get rid of it, but you're still a little sad to see it go. My goal is to become less materialistic with the things I need to buy, buy, buy. Less is better, and I really do believe that. I feel really great once I've cleaned out a huge chunk of the past (i.e. a portion of the closet), it's just the initial nudge to start digging at it, that's the hardest. I appreciate having space that is just empty, it helps clear my head a little. It's just getting there, that's the problem....

Seriously?

2009-02-17T13:32:00.003-05:00

Paterson increases salaries for top aides

Do they really need that money? Cause I sure could use it more than them I bet! Seriously, what the eff?! He should go give that money to people standing in line at local soup kitchens in Albany because they can't afford to eat!!!!!!!! But no, I understand, it's easier to go ahead and let the rich people get even richer...

Where's Robin Hood when you need him?

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One more for you...

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"I've lost my mind on what I'd find
And all of the pressure that I left behind
On Allison Road
Fools in the rain if the sun gets through
Fire's in the heaven of the eyes I knew
On Allison Road
Dark clouds file in when the moon is near
Birds fly by A.M. in her bedroom stare
There was no tellin' what I might find
I couldn't see I was lost at the time...
Yeah I didn't know I was lost at the time
On Allison Road
So she fills up her sails with my wasted breath
And each one's more wasted than the other you can bet
On Allison Road
Now I can't hide so why not drive
I know I want to love her but I can't decide
On Allison Road
I didn't know I was lost at the time
So I went looking for an exit sign
All I wanted to find tonight..."

And this one is spelled the right way and we used to sing this at the top of our lungs...
(and I still listen to the Gin Blossoms)

For you on your birthday,,,

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"...I'm not going to get too sentimental
like those other sticky valentines,
'cause I don't know if you've been loving somebody.
I only know it isn't mine.
Alison, I know this world is killing you.
Oh, Alison, my aim is true..."

Change the spelling and the world is not killing you, but still it's cool to have Mr. Costello sing a song with your name in it.
Happy birthday my darling younger sister, happy birthday.

A couple of things I don't understand...

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One being, how do two submarines crash into one another? The anti-sonar that the subs have as part of their defenses are being called, "too effective." Still, you don't think someone would notice a big huge SUBMARINE coming at you?

To me this is right up there with my understanding of how people get hit by trains (the ones that aren't doing it to off themselves). I love reading peoples responses when they say, "I just didn't see it," or, "I just didn't hear it coming." How does that happen? I'm really curious about this. I would think once the feeling of the tracks below your feet started to vibrate and you heard a rumbling coming from a far off distance, you might put two and two together, but no. You stand there and get hit by a train.

Yup, these are the things that keep me up at night...

Maximum relaxation by Yoshi and Poopy

2009-02-15T17:44:00.004-05:00

Yesterday (v-day) we all just sat around and enjoyed each others company...

Romance shomance

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St. Valentine's Day Massacre with Pictures - 1929 - Al Capone True Crime Story

A True Crime Story of Guns and Gangsters

One February evening in North Chicago, seven well-dressed men were found riddled with bullets inside the S.M.C Cartage Co. garage. They had been lined up against a wall, with their backs to their executioners and shot to death. With the exception of Dr. Reinhardt H. Schwimmer these men were mobsters working under the leadership of gangster and bootlegger, "Bugs" Moran. Within a few seconds, while staring at a bare brick wall, these seven men had become a part of Valentine's Day history: the St. Valentine's Day Massacre.

For the rest of the story, click on the photo or the text. Pretty wild if you ask me. This is way more entertaining than hearts and chocolates.

J and I celebrated Friday the 13th yesterday by killing zombies and watching Assault on Precinct 13 (the original). I had trouble falling asleep after that because I kept thinking hoodlums were trying to break into our apartment and all I had to defend myself with was my cup of water and maybe Yoshi (the man sleeping soundly beside would have been no use to me, given the whole sound asleep thing).

Happy V Day, and by that I mean vagina.

Why I'm starting to love Seth Myers...

2009-02-13T13:57:00.000-05:00

"And, really... If you're at a party and you see Michael Phelps smoking a bong and your first thought isn't, Wow, I get to party with Michael Phelps, and instead you take a picture and sell it to a tabloid, you should take a long look in the mirror because you're a DICK. I mean, really!?!"

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Ronettes star Bennett dies at 67

Ronnie Bennett (l) her sister Estelle (r)

Oh my goodness!

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With all this rain, there is virtually no bird poop remaining on my car. This is amazing! I feel like it's been there for so long and I just sort of hoped it would magically go away, and now it has. Also, I start my break in 14 hours!

Unrelated: whenever any of the kids (18-20 yr. old) I go to school with find out how old I am (after already knowing I'm married), their next question is always, "so, when are you gonna have kids?" How do you get someone who is so unlike you to wrap their head around, "we're not....really....conventional." Why are we weird to them?

Someone actually asked me today (he's 19 mind you), "well, you own a house right?" His face had bewilderment all over it when I said no, and then added that we had no real ambition to do so. All of a sudden I saw "white picket fence, wife, 2.5 kids" in this guys eyes of how he thinks it should be.

Moments like that (blowing the mind of a not-even-20-something) make me so happy to be exactly the way I am.

The end.

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I can only flare my nostrils when I'm touching them.
I don't know why.

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Kris: Are you trying to kill me?
Me: Yes, slowly.

I'm too lazy to actually look, but

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I wonder what these guys are up to.

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I am being fooled by the melting snow and rainy weather. It feels like the end of March rather than February.

Ooh, just one more thing!

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This weekend, I think I want to try a vodka tonic.
Both things I enjoy - how could this not work out?

Want Ad (and then I'm calling it a night)

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Girl wants someone to play Gin with.
Has wine, will travel.

My wish

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#1 is that I wish I was home.
#2 is that if I can't be home, then I wish I didn't have to get up for school in the morning and that I could just stay up all night and watch my stories...

(this is why it's good that I usually don't have the internet in Canton, b/c obviously I'm spending all my time online!)

I can't help but wonder...

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...how many things happen during the day that play a pivotal role in who we become?

This Friday is Friday the 13th

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Just so no one forgets...
don't get scared now...

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Did I mention I get to go home in 2 days?

I have a really bad song in my head

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"Talk to me
like lovers do...
walk with me
like lovers do..."

Those are the only words I really know so I just keep repeating them over and over. Could I have a worse song in my head? I'm sure the answer is yes, but still...

Tuesday: Twin Peaks Edition

2009-02-10T20:37:00.004-05:00

Special Agent Dale Cooper and Sheriff Harry S. Truman
AKA: I have the internet in my apartment for a second (again).

Can we say excited?

2009-02-10T12:40:00.003-05:00

T minus 2 days til I start my winter break (a whole week off already!). I am totally stoked! Hopefully J will be able to find the House of the Dead video game we want so our weekend can be consumed by killing zombies!

Broken Social Scene

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Is an awesome band to listen to in the morning on the way back to Canton just as the sun is rising. It totally got me pumped for the day and the rest of the drive! I dare to say it was invigerating~

Just because...

2009-02-09T13:44:00.003-05:00

I have a ton of bird poop on my car, why do creepy middle aged men feel like that is an invitation to strike up a conversation about it? I know it's there and I don't think you're being cute or funny. Do you really wanna talk about shit?

I need to wash my car, but obviously I am past the point of caring how it looks...

Poopy likes to read the blog too.

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There is nothing I like better than staying in on a Saturday night, having some (lots of) drinks, playing some video games, listening to some music, watching some Twin Peaks, and hanging out in pajamas.

2009-02-07T13:44:00.002-05:00

Have I mentioned how much we love Battlestar Galactica?

Michael: Dwight, oh ho, Dwight, Dwight, my loyal compadre. You and I are hangin' tonight. The two of us. We are celebrating our freedom and our manhood. You know what? Why don't we watch that show that you've been wanting to watch, that stupid Battleship Galaxy.
Dwight: Battlestar Galactica.
Michael: That's, whatever stupid show you want-

But seriously, we do.

God hates Plattsburgh

2009-02-07T11:14:00.001-05:00

Anti-gay group headed to Plattsburgh again
Seriously?

As I live & breathe you have killed me, you have killed me

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If love were an ocean liner, I'd sink to the bottom...

What does that mean? I don't know, but it sounds cool right?

Dear Weather,

2009-02-06T10:09:00.002-05:00

I have way more t-shirts than I do sweaters (which doesn't really make sense given the climate I live in). So I feel like I'm really beginning to recycle my winter outfits too much. What I'm trying to say is that I would like to be able to wear t-shirts again soon.
So, um, weather, do you think you could get on that kinda soon? Thanks.
xoxo,
K

The original

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"Nobody puts Swayze in a coffin."

-Team Scuba

I love Thursdays!

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I get to go home! This Thursday is looking particularly nice because it's so sunny out. Driving home, with good music, with the sun shining - awesome. Looking forward to a tasty dinner w/ a tasty man :)

Yesterday I had my first mock arrangement conference. I was the assistant director. It was kinda weird, funny, awkward...

I'm really liking all my classes this semester. They're all about death and funeral stuff, so that makes it fun.

I watched Garden State last night. I had forgotten how much I like that movie.

Tom, get your plane right on time.
I know your partll go fine.
Fly down to mexico.
Da-n-da-da-n-da-n-da-da and here I am,
The only living boy in new york.
I get the news I need on the weather report.
I can gather all the news I need on the weather report.
Hey, Ive got nothing to do today but smile.
Da-n-da-da-n-da-da-n-da-da here I am
The only living boy in new york
Half of the time were gone but we dont know where,
And we dont know here.
Tom, get your plane right on time.
I know youve been eager to fly now.
Hey let your honesty shine, shine, shine
Da-n-da-da-n-da-da-n-da-da
Like it shines on me
The only living boy in new york,
The only living boy in new york.
-Simon & Garfunkel

Who puts the "pit" in Pittsburgh?

2009-02-02T10:53:00.003-05:00

I do not consider myself a patriotic person per se, but there are a few things I love about this country.

Converse sneakers
4th of July fireworks (um, any fireworks really)
Twin Peaks
The Boss
Coors light beer
the Superbowl (to name a few)

Yes, the Superbowl, I love watching it and sometimes even get emotional while the winning team makes their winning speeches. I think it's all part of living here (maybe). I love watching the half time show (most of the time), drinking beer, eating snacks, and being among good company.

(I also like long walks on the beach and holding hands while watching the sunset) Well, not so much.

That's me being funny, see? I for took sleep in order to stay in the 'burgh last night and watch the game and to spend more time w/ the J man, Poopy, and the Bird. I made the right decision. The less nights spent in Canton, the better.

Happy Groundhogs Day!

2009-02-02T10:49:00.003-05:00

Sadly, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow...
Also, I will be watching this movie today.

Lunch of champions

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Grilled cheese and tomato soup...does it get any better? Well, the answer is yes, when you have an afternoon of relaxation, veggie stir fry for dinner followed by Batman on the Wii, another night of vodka & cranberries, Twin Peaks, and Star Trek Next Generation (mostly from the comfort of our couch).

Life is good. I love Saturdays.

Bet you didn't know we have Beatles figurines

2009-02-01T11:59:00.001-05:00

Well, we do.

Who doesn't love a picture of kitties?

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NO!!!!

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It's been a pleasure serving with you...
If Adama and Tigh die, well, let's just say I will not be a happy camper.
Also, I predict I will spend a majority of the next episode crying (it won't be the first time).

Mama's fallen angel...

2009-01-31T00:43:00.004-05:00

J thought he was going to have to work late but then he didn't. So we went to Arnie's for dinner and drank wine then came home and watched Bio Zombie (awesome foreign zombie flick!) and drank vodka and cranberries and watched 80's videos (Poison, Bon Jovi, Nelson, Skid Row and the like) on youtube while getting sauced.

This night wins.

(Bonus! For a top gear review of Bio-Zombie hit this!)

Who put the M in Manchester?

2009-01-30T17:37:00.004-05:00

Morrissey, that's who!

I wanted to post the new video but, truth be told, I didn't like it very much (wouldn't it be funny if it was really about Paris Hilton?). So I thought I would bring it back to something I did like. The best concert ending ever! These guys got style, the whole lot of 'em.

Watching this video brings me back to when JP and Mike still lived on Macomb St. and J and I went over and got really drunk w/ Mike and watched this concert. That night is definitely filed away in the "one of the best nights ever" folder.

"It's Suntory time"

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Today

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I wish I had a snow mobile or sled of some sort to make my way home with. I think that would be an easier method.

May the good St. Patrick keep me safe :)

I think I need to revisit the Fishers

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happiest family ever :)

Tonight's agenda:

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borrowed chick flicks from Sarah: check
wine readily available: check
snacks: check

2009-01-27T11:59:00.002-05:00

I woke up this morning and it was so nice and sunny. It's hard to believe that by this time tomorrow we will be buried in snow. Sad. I don't mind the cold, but I think I'm ready to be done with the snow (since I am no longer enjoying it from the comfort of our couch).

There's always one...

2009-01-27T11:50:00.003-05:00

A class where the teacher wants everyone's opinion about a topic and one annoying middle aged mother who feels the need to relate everything to her children. I would much rather hear what the teacher has to say then listen to stories about your kids...

I love Rushmore...

2009-01-26T11:29:00.002-05:00

"...Here's my advice to the rest of you: take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the cross hairs. And take them down..."

-Herman Blume

Wow...

2009-01-23T17:47:00.003-05:00

So my mother frequently hangs out with a group of her girlfriends. They eat, drink, and be merry and what not. Well, I guess for some time now they've been trying to get a group picture taken. Who does my mother beg to take their picture? Moi. My father is out of town and I don't know why she didn't just want to try to use his tripod. So here I am, hiding upstairs like I did when I was a child whenever my parents ever had anyone over (I guess some things never change). I'm waiting to take the picture and trying to get over what a group of late 50's to early 60 year olds all talking sounds like. LOUD (and bordering on inappropriate)! It's funny to think I will sound like that one day...

Dear Buddha,

2009-01-22T23:47:00.002-05:00

Where have you gone? What are you doing to our memories? Is life but a dream? What (if anything) are you trying to tell us?

I realize to the outside world that this doesn't make any sense, but it does....

WHERE ARE YOU?!?!

Leo Johnson

2009-01-22T22:03:00.003-05:00

2009-01-22T21:55:00.001-05:00

home sweet home...

2009-01-21T14:30:00.002-05:00

"Tis a gift to be simple, 'tis a gift to be free..."

Talk amongst yourselves

2009-01-21T14:19:00.004-05:00

I get to come home tomorrow. That makes me even happier than this picture does :) There's too many Special Agents in my life...

Can we? We'll see!

2009-01-20T11:47:00.002-05:00

St. Lawrence County greeted me with partly sunny skies. Not bad, I thought. Put a little smile on my face.

I'm glued to the TV right now (along w/ everybody else here) watching Obama being sworn in. I don't think I've ever watched one of these before.

Lunch: a banana and a pb&j sandwhich. Yum :)

One more class today then starting Daredevil Yellow - some maximum relaxation.

The return of Canton

2009-01-19T12:13:00.003-05:00

It feels weird to be back here. Same buildings, same faces, same smells, same everything. Familiar but not home.

Dear Thursday, do come soon! Thankful for the 4 day school week. Scared a little about the online class. I'm an adult (or so I keep having to remind myself), so I'll survive.

16 days of class til my first break :) I guess I can handle that.

Here's to the last one

2009-01-18T10:01:00.001-05:00

Making my way back to Canton later today.
Boo...why does my class have to start at 8:30 Monday morning, making me have to leave on Sunday? I've been spoiled these past semesters.

"At 29 you'd think I'd know better..."

2009-01-17T18:31:00.004-05:00

The day after tomorrow I start my last semester. Finally, it is happening. These past almost 2 years have gone by so incredibly fast.
I will be 29 by the time I graduate. I feel like everything has been some sort of dress rehearsal all leading up to this. Is that weird? So far so good.
I wonder what the future holds, where we'll end up. I know I've written that before, but it's so close to actually being that I can't help it.
This coming year will be bringing a lot of change our way. Suppose we'll just hang on and enjoy the ride.

In case you were wondering...

2009-01-16T09:33:00.003-05:00

It's warmer in Alaska right now than it is in New York State. What gives?

Also, Brendan Fraser seems like a total weirdo.

Um...

2009-01-15T16:04:00.003-05:00

I AM FREEZING! And I don't usually mind the cold, so this is kind of a big deal. This apartment feels like I might as well still be outside. Oh nicer apartments (hopefully inside a funeral home), please let me find you soon!

2009-01-14T17:38:00.004-05:00

I love the look of our apartment just as it starts to get dark. You know, the time right before the lights need to come on.

An episode of Sex and the City and 1 screwdriver has turned me into a semi sentimental something or other...

Today I came across this:

2009-01-14T17:30:00.003-05:00

An old picture of my dear friend Laura and I (circa 2001). She has been with me through thick and thin. Through bad break ups and marriage and reckless abandon of summers filled with back country roads and water holes and never ending brews. She has helped shape the spirit I have today. A true loyal companion. Thank you old friend.

I've been sitting here for a while...

2009-01-14T15:55:00.005-05:00

...and Poopy is sleeping next to me snoring. It's all I can hear despite the noisy nuances of our apartment (and I love it).

I leave on Sunday...
Boo.

I've been cherishing every single moment for weeks now.

Todays agenda

2009-01-14T09:36:00.002-05:00

My lovely sister once told me to stop holding onto clothes that no longer fit (or that have been taking up room for years w/out being wore). She said they are simply extra baggage weighing me (and my closet) down. Lucky for me she usually says that with her hand out stretched with a bag of old clothes for me from her or her girlfriends.
Thanks to this, I haven't been clothes shopping since, well, I can't remember and I'm not complaining. Her and her friends all dress right up my alley and the thing about hand-me-downs is that they're free, thus saving me some much needed funds while still letting me dress in nice clothes :) Win win, really.
So my plan for today is to go through thine overflowing dresser and (2) closets. Other things on today's to do list:

read a bit
relax
eat a good lunch
maybe watch a documentary from the video library or Twin Peaks (having thought about Twin Peaks right now, I already know that's gonna win)
play with Yoshi and Pup

If I get to other exciting things, they will be noted. Stay warm folks!

Downtown in the summer...

2009-01-13T21:24:00.001-05:00

"I guess Michael beat me to her..." -J.

2009-01-13T10:35:00.008-05:00

'Dexter' siblings get married

J's dreams of Deb have just been crushed...

mmmm....

2009-01-13T10:16:00.004-05:00

This was our breakfast this morning. Strawberry rhubarb turnovers from a nice local bakery J turned me onto. So delicious, I'm so glad I stopped there yesterday and I can't believe I never have before.

Ugh!

2009-01-13T10:06:00.002-05:00

I didn't want to go out today but it looks like I'll run out of coffee if I don't. I'd rather go today since the cold weather outlook makes me think I'll be wanting to hibernate over the next few days. I can't believe I have yet to be bored holding up inside our apartment this past month. I have had so much fun listening to music, watching movies, reading, playing with the kitties...I never want to leave.

Tonight...

2009-01-12T16:43:00.001-05:00

...when you ask me if I would like you to make me some hot cocoa, I'm going to say yes...

Pup

2009-01-11T18:28:00.001-05:00

Someone wanted to go do laundry with us.

Squatch!

2009-01-11T18:14:00.005-05:00

Last night I discovered a book about Bigfoot that J had and decided to give it a read. I found it quite informative. Let me give you an example!
"With all the eyewitness reports on how the Bigfoot looks, moves, and acts, why wouldn't more hunters have shot at them? Perhaps it is because the Bigfoot looks too human."
Yes, I'm sure that's why...