Merry Christmas! & A Happy 100th...

Merry Christmas to you all!
It is my sincere wish that you are all able to share in the love of family on this joyous day! Just in case the family antics aren't silly enough for you I have a little something extra special for you, sorry I didn't have time to wrap it.

I thought about adding this to the 50+ post, but didn't. When this train of thought was revealed to my dear sister, she said DO IT! So here it is for your deranged enjoyment.

Forever & Ever Amen

I just want to thank Tori for this awesome post.

Return of the Snark! or Suffering for Snappy Snarkiness. (Say that five times fast)

Natural disasters, revolutionary technology, pro-athlete scandals and national calamities marked 2007 as an unforgettable year. Yet, amid these major happenings arose stories that were overlooked, unseen or ignored altogether: tales of our nation’s work force.

Understandably, these pieces weren’t as newsworthy as Michael Vick’s dog fighting charges or Paris Hilton going to jail. But these stories held an angle unlike any other: They were just plain weird. The bulk of these stories relate to food, the public servants, and in some cases both. As you can plainly see the bourgeoisie suffer from incurable bouts of stupidity as well as the rich and infamously stupid.

The take home lesson: There’s one more thing money can’t buy…Intelligence.

Here are 15 headlines that exemplify the strange happenings that took place in the workplace in 2007.

1. “Employee eats 32 vending machine items for charity”
A juvenile probation officer ate one of every item in a county courthouse vending machine in one day. She consumed more than 7,000 calories and more than 300 grams of fat, eating such items as beef sticks, candy bars, Pop Tarts and potato chips – all to win a bet with co-workers and raise $300 for charity.

Sure I’ll eat that

2. “Cola wars get physical as Pepsi worker attacks Coke employee”
Two employees from the rival companies got into a tiff over shelf space in the aisle of a Wal-Mart in Indiana. The Pepsi worker allegedly assaulted the Coca-Cola employee, hitting him in the face, giving him a black eye and breaking his nose. Police say the two were also accused of trying to run each other over with pallets full of soda bottles.

How white trash can you get?

3. “Alleged robber asks victim out for date”
After two men robbed a Domino’s Pizza delivery woman, one of them called the victim from his cell phone to apologize – and to ask her out.

Smooth, Cliff, reeal smooth.

4. “Four women fired for gossiping”
Four women employed in a small New Hampshire town were fired for gossiping about a relationship between the town administrator and a fellow co-worker. They were fired on the basis that “gossip, whispering and an unfriendly environment are causing poor morale and interfering with the efficient performance of town business.”

I was born in a small town…I guess the old bitties have relocated to the traditional street corner gatherings again.

5. “Eau de Lawsuit: Woman sues over scent”
An employee in the Detroit planning department sued the city, saying a female co-worker’s strong fragrance prohibited her from working. The woman claimed she is severely sensitive to perfumes and her co-worker not only wore a strong scent, but also plugged in a scented room deodorizer.

Because you couldn’t just ask her to turn it off?

6. “Salt lands McDonald’s employee in jail”
A McDonald’s employee was arrested, jailed and is facing criminal charges because a police officer got sick after a hamburger he ate was too salty. The employee accidentally spilled salt on some hamburger meat and told her supervisor and co-worker, who “tried to thump the salt off.” The employee was charged because she served the burger “without regards to the well-being of anyone who might consume it.”

I find it hard to believe that a person who eats at McDonald’s is all that worried about salt intake, but that’s just me.

7. “Carpenter free to ply trade in the nude”
A carpenter caught hammering nails and sawing wood in the nude says he prefers working in the buff because it’s more comfortable and helps keep his clothes clean. The carpenter was found not guilty of indecent exposure.

Um…right it’s more comfortable to have saw dust chaffing your loins and the potential for dismemberment or at least severe mutilation. Join a colony or put some clothes on! However what I do find interesting is that this guy was found NOT guilty… who does that?

8. “Southwest Airlines employee tells passenger her outfit won’t fly”
A Southwest employee asked a young woman in a short skirt to leave the airplane, saying she was dressed too provocatively for the family airline. The young woman was eventually allowed to complete her trip after covering up. On her return flight, she came home with no problem – in the same outfit.

My favorite part of that snippet is that she was dumb enough to chance public humiliation again on the return flight. Daddy’s little exhibitionist…has a nice ring to it.

9. “Employee accused of faking being cop”
A Taco Bell employee was arrested for impersonating a law enforcement officer and attempting to arrest his managers and co-worker. He passed himself off as an undercover narcotics investigator, going as far as typing fake criminal histories on the general manager, two shift managers and an employee and telling them they were going to be arrested.

They never said you had to pass an IQ test to work there. What concerns me more is that this guy was able to “pass himself off” Translation: (Said in Ferris Bueller voice) They bought it.

10. “Employee took 1 million screws home from factory”
An assembly worker hid screws in a specially designed hiding place and took up to 7,000 home with him every day. Over a two-year period, he stole more than 1.1 million screws with an estimated value of $155,000. He allegedly sold the screws over the Internet at discount prices.

Brings new meaning to the phrase “screw you”

11. “Deputy nabbed twice for DUI – by husband”
An off-duty jail deputy was pulled over and charged with driving under the influence – by her husband, a fellow deputy. She supposedly left before he could give her a Breathalyzer test, so he pulled her over again and called for backup. She was placed on administrative leave.

A case of good cop bad cop gone sorely wrong…well mama always said…Stupid is as Stupid does

12. “Workers killed after seeking raises”
A car dealership owner killed two employees because they kept asking for more pay. The employer told police he was having financial problems and was under a lot of stress.

That’s one way to cut expenses…

13. “Man demands coupons from radio station employee”
A radio station employee was threatened at gunpoint when an angry patron was unhappy with the promotional bumper stickers he received. The patron demanded McDonald’s coupons instead; when the employee didn’t have any, the man flashed what looked like a handgun. She searched her car and found a coupon for a free cheeseburger. The man took it, made a derogatory comment about the radio station and rode away on his bike.

HAHAHAHAHA These freebies SUCK I want other ones! Yeah so let’s all be stupid…oh wait, I’m sorry sir this is the stupid police and you’re abusing the privilege!

14. “Wienermobile gets cop roasted”
When a 27-foot-long, 11-foot-tall vehicle – known to most as the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile – was slowing traffic in a construction zone in Arizona, an officer ran its “YUMMY” license plate to make sure it was street legal. A bad computer entry erroneously showed the Wienermobile as having stolen plates, forcing the officer to pull it over. After further investigation, the officer learned that the entry should have read that license plate had been stolen – but only if found on any vehicle that isn’t a giant hot dog.

Oh yes the Wienermobile has stolen plates… because that wouldn’t be completely obvious. I can’t figure out who is more mentally impaired here the bacon or the people they’re after.

15. “Drive-through dispute gets suspect jail food”
Workers at a Burger King in New York got into a dispute with a customer after he refused to turn his music down while ordering at the drive-through. The customer grabbed the restaurant’s manager, tried to pull her through a window and then attempted to run over a worker who came to help the manager.

Yeah somebody gets a little testy with the low blood sugar. Welcome to New (Zoo) York!

Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal *gunshots* and a Happy New Year *gunshot*

Beautiful

Christmas tree, my Christmas tree lit up like a star...

Let's Kick It Up A Notch...Bam!

Here comes Christmas...

Your Christmas is Most Like: A Very Brady Christmas

For you, it's all about sharing times with family. Even if you all get a bit cheesy at times.

What Movie Is Your Christmas Most Like?

Gracias

I'm grateful for tear ducts that are so willing to kick it into high gear at any show of emotion.
For decisions, and decision making. My family.

Deep Breathing

And now for something really different. OK so maybe it's not that different. Maybe I just wanted to get my research assistant off the top of the screen. Since he was creeping out all the children.

I find myself getting more easily stressed out these days, as daylight decreases, workload increases, and being faced with ever expanding social obligations I rarely seem to find a free minute let alone twenty. This afternoon though I am dedicating at least twenty minutes to destressing through the use of deep breathing and visualizations.

Don't call me I won't answer.

Would you if this was where you saw yourself? I didn't think so. Feel free to join me if you want, but if you do don't talk. This is a private beach where that is the only rule, no words.

I know it sounds hokey, but honestly it works. A cheap cd from the bullseye with those random mixes of music right by the card section...you know which one I'm talking about. That, a mostly dark room, no interruptions, and slow steady deep breathing. Let's wash that stress away in the ocean tide you hear in the back ground. My rock hard knots in my shoulders are already melting away.

Back in twenty an hour.

Yeah It Was A Good Weekend...

Smoking's A Nasty Habit

Here's something you don't see every day.

Physcokityology

Rules: Let others know a little more about yourself, repost this as your name followed by "ology."

MOUTHOLOGY
Q. What is your favorite fast food restaurant?
A. In-N-Out

Q. What food could you eat every day for two weeks and not get sick of?
A: Fresh Fruit

Q. What are your pizza toppings of choice?
A. cheese and pepperoni, I know I'm original

TECHNOLOGY
Q. What is currently on your computer wallpaper?
A:

Q. How many televisions are in your house?
A: 6

BIOLOGY
Q. Are you right-handed or left-handed?
A. right

Q. When was the last time you had a cavity?
A. Right now

Q. Have you ever been knocked unconscious?
A. not without drugs

OTHEROLOGY
Q. What color do you think looks best on you?
A. black, blue, cool colors and anything with blue undertones

Q. Have you ever saved someone's life?
A. Not that I know of

Q. Has someone ever saved yours?
A. Not that I know of

DUMBOLOGY
Q: What is in your left pocket?
A: which one? I've got two today.

Q: Is Napoleon Dynamite actually a good movie?
A. Is that actually a real question? Now come get your dinner, you fat lard. No, not you, the other llama.

Q: Last time you had a run-in with the cops?
A: On my way to Idaho over two years ago, knock on wood

LASTOLOGY
Q: Last person who called you?
A: Gav

Q: Last Person you hugged?
A: Gav, gracias btw I love hugs

FAVORITOLOGY
Q: Number?
A: 20? I don't know the even ones, and ones I don't think are weird.

Q: Season?
A: Spring

CURRENTOLOGY
Q: Mood?
A: In a daze

Q: Listening to?
A: Richard Marx- Right Here Waiting

Q: Watching?
A: The cursor move across the screen as letters are slapped up in the vague shape of words.

RANDOMOLOGY
Q: What can you not wait to do?
A: Go to dance, watch TV, Go to sleep, get a response

Q: What's the last movie you saw?
A: Disturbia, I didn't stay for it though. Truly not a fan.

Q: Do you smile often?
A: only when I'm laughing

TAGOLOGY
Wanna play along? Let me know.

The Day That Christmas Came To Town

OK so I know Thanksgiving hasn't even passed, but I love Christmas music. With that in mind I am slapping up a new playlist of holiday influence. Some are silly, some are poignant, and some are just plain weird. If you're already sick of it then keep the negativity to yourself. I might change out the list a couple times before Christmas season is official, but there are no promises. I hope you will at least peruse the list. If you have any positive suggestions for playlist additions please let me know. If not then you can just go ahead and...

like a stocking.

So You Think You Can Dance?

Does anyone remember Big Sexy? I'm pretty sure this video was based off of his audish on the show. The main character in the video even looks like this guy.

HOT DOG!

Heaven or Hell? I'm about to find out! Tonight I, along with my five roommates, are hosting a house warming party. I put myself first which is rude and improper English, but most of the people in attendance will be there by my invitation, so I figured it's ok this once.

Turns out the idea was that L who's parents own the house, was thinking somewhere around 20-25 guests. Turns out it will probably be somewhere around 50-60. People love me. What can I say? OK so it's probably less about me and more about the promise of free food. As almost all parties are...What's in it for me? hehe

So the problem is we were going to BBQ. One minor problem. No grill. Hot dog buffet! We've got boiled, baked, and fried take your pick! OK scratch boiled. Fried would take waaay too long to cook for that many people. Anyone have any good suggestions as to how to cook the dogs? I'm open to most anything that's not too nasty or doesn't require more $$

True To My Word

After reading GM's blog this morning, I felt compelled to add a BWO. Consider this my "tramp stamp" if you will....only not so permanent, and a lot less trampy than stampy ;)

Here's some food for thought while you ponder:

Why would someone who has the goal for temple marriage and is fully capable of having one, opt to elope to Vegas for a secular marriage?

OK allow me to expound on this...Soooo my friend is retarded! She eloped to Vegas about two weeks ago and didn't get married in the temple. She said it was because they had a lot going on and it was the best for now. My thoughts were "Best for who? & From what or who's perspective?"

My impression is that there are other underlying reasons like perhaps she didn't hold strong to her convictions. No not saying sex before marriage or anything like that, but I know this is not a choice she would have made if it were really up to her. I feel like she's probably gonna end up divorced.

I know it's such a pessimistic view, but I really will be surprised if they stay together. I don't know how long it will last and I hope it lasts forever and that they do make it to the temple, but I can't deny the impression that I get is that's probably not the best way to start a marriage...by keeping it secret from your family for a week after the fact. Now that I think about it a lot of their relationship has been riddled with deceptions of sorts.

I know not everyone has family they feel close to, but honestly that's what marriage is about is family so why wouldn't you want yours to be there?

WARNING: THIS IS NO JOKE

I know yelling isn't cool, but I had to get the point across. I was informed of this tragedy earlier this morning and decided it is something that must be shared. If you feel so inclined please share this with anyone and everyone. This is something that is important to me and I don't take too lightly. I felt compelled to share this with you. Please spread the word. Thank you. Enough of my whining...go read the article!

True Hue

you are ghostwhite #F8F8FF

Your dominant hue is blue, making you a good friend who people love and trust. You're good in social situations and want to fit in. Just be careful not to compromise who you are to make them happy. Your saturation level is very low - you have better things to do than jump headfirst into every little project. You make sure your actions are going to really accomplish something before you start because you hate wasting energy making everyone else think you're working. Your outlook on life is very bright. You are sunny and optimistic about life and others find it very encouraging, but remember to tone it down if you sense irritation.

the spacefem.com html color quiz

I've Had An Epipha-tree

& it went something like this...
the more psychotic you make yourself sound the better the blog fodder. In reading some of my frequent bloggy haunts I noticed this. One person in particular talks about her self in the third person, tells stories about herself as a princess, and openly admits to having a debate between two of her multiple personalities. The reason this is so humorous and she's not in padded cell lock down is because she outwardly appears normal.

So today's lesson, share the real you behind the veneer whether that veneer is glossy, chipped or cheap formica.

Two For Two

You Are A Vampire

You have a real thirst for bliss, and you consider yourself a true hedonist. And you're not afraid to walk alone in life, if it means getting what you truly crave. You truly enjoy entrancing people. Not to mention the ensuing pleasures of the flesh. Your tastes have been called decadent and bizarre. You usually give in to your temptations, no matter how primal Your greatest power: Your flawless ability to seduce and charm Your greatest weakness: Human flesh You play well with: Werewolves

What Kind of Monster Are You?

It had To happen Sometime...

With my new recent obsession, the upcoming holiday celebration, and the fact that that picture of me in my new boots was more than a little off putting...partly due to the exceeding whiteness of my skin....I just had to know. This is what I came up with.

You Could Definitely Be a Vampire

Immortality, staying pretty forever, not having to get a job... you could definitely eat some flesh for these things. It's not that you're a murderer by nature. In fact, you're probably the furthest thing from it. However, if you woke up a vampire, you'd certainly be able to adapt and enjoy your new lifestyle. There might not be much better than living forever, even if it means giving up your normal life, but then again it's probably not that normal anyway. What you would like best about being a vampire: Being with others who are just as ridiculously good looking as you are What you would like least about being a vampire: No one could fully appreciate your sparkling personality

Could You Be a Vampire?

All I have to say is come and get me ;D

Killer Boots Man!

Yesterday evening I stopped off at the bullseye. I was making my usual meandering around the premises when I happened across these beauties...Imagine my surprise when they jumped right into my cart and said, "Look. There's no two ways about it you're taking me home." How could you resist something so confident? Look at that they even had some nice feet to go in them too! ;) I am now excited for it to be cold again. That is, if there actually is a temperature that occurs in the sandbox that qualifies as being "cold."
Look it's wonder woman! Only she's traded in those impractical bright shiny boots for more sensible boots that make the ever increasing need for a speedy wardrobe change that much quicker!I really love what they do for my ankles...Could I be more vain?

Penance...

I've been chastised by Carrot. In order to make amends I offer two posts today. This one being the second...

Today one of my coworkers started accusing people of the most heinous faux pas. For example, he claimed another one of our coworkers loved to watch Knight Rider, and it was among her favorite shows. At which point another one chimed in with this little beauty...I piped up with some slick comments of my own, and then came under attack myself. Except I was accused of watching CHiPS. I remarked "ooh Eric Estrada, how on earth did you know?" With my background in razzing I can take just about as much as I can dish out. Some people don't know how to take a joke, and others know right where to take it.




This afternoon we had the monthly celebratory cake, oddly enough there are no October birthdays in our department. Instead the CFO comes in and just kind of went over the good news for the department. His last announcement was a huge complement to me. In the line up of superiority I'm on the fourth level. CFO being obviously the 1st. He said that this complement came from someone on the sales side of the company, and it was said in front of a lot of important people in the company. The sales manager said that I had brains, always thought of the customer, and had good creative ideas for problem solving. After the little meeting dispersed, I received this gem from one of my coworkers.

**J-'s Official Seal Of Approval**

I couldn't stop laughing and felt my face flush because I had laughed so loud that most if not all of my department heard me. Enjoy... I might have to remove this for sanity's sake. Just whose sanity though has yet to be determined.

Sorry I've Been Away...

I've been having an affair. I met this wonderful man, he makes me laugh, he made me cry, which consequently didn't really make him that wonderful, but I took him back anyway.


I had never heard of the town of Forks before two weeks ago. Since then I've been obsessed, but just a little. It took me a week to finish the first and there was no doubt about it. I was head over heels. I could tell b/c I was prone to fits of giddy squealing at the mere thought. I read the second one in two days; spending most of the first day crying my little girlie eyes out. But it was short lived, and now I am relatively happy again with the exception of the minor irritations here and there.

To be honest my interest was peeked by none other than these three women. I want to say thank you to all three of you. I don't think I've ever found a book or series for that matter that has sucked me in so completely that I feel emotionally tied to it. There may be one exception to that though ;)

It all began on a warm sandbox evening in October. I had been hearing quite a buzz about this. So I decided while at my local Wally world to pick it up. Oddly enough in so doing I ran into some friends of mine. Funny how that works out. I didn't have much of a chance to read it on that night, friends...geez. ;D

But you bet I did some heavy reading during my trek to and from Glitterfest 2007. My dear sister kept asking me, during the whole time of Glitterfest how much I had read. Obviously in that setting there was little to no progression, as I was surrounded by darling angels quite literally screaming for attention. :D

I could never ignore such demanding adorable kidlets. OK that's a lie I loved every squishy cuddly minute of it. They are all so very sweet and angelic...that is when they put their horns away. But I digress.

Point of story: I found a man. His name is Edward Cullen.

It's Called A Quip Not a Sloooope

OK People are definitely slow!

I received an email request, from a customer no less, that was for their statement dated 10/24/07. I'm seriously NOT KIDDING!

That's exactly what they asked for. I was a little bit flippant in my response when I sent the fax; which I'm sure will come back to bite me in the butt and humble me, but I sent them a copy of the current status of their account. On the cover page I wrote.

"I received your request for the statement dated 10/24/07; however, for obvious reasons, this is the best I could do.
Thank you."

Yeah I know it was rude...totally belongs here, but I laughed pretty hard about it. Not business professional, but very much me.

USPS Trivia

Sounds lame right? Well today at work I was handed this lovely little info packet about different street suffixes from the USPS. I thought yeah yeah yeah I've heard it all before...

Highway Hwy
Drive Dr
Boulevard Blvd (Not to be confused with BVDs..."I go everywhere in my BVDs")
Circle Cir
Street St
Trail Trl

But I never knew about these STREET SUFFIXES

Alley Aly (The suffix most commonly used by cats, dogs, thugs and speakeasies)
Annex Anx (This one is for the ambitious dictator types)
Arcade Arc (For those obsessed with Pac-Man)
Bayou Byu (No comment)
Bottom Btm (Talk about getting AROUND)
Divide Dv (Where Math majors live)
Forge Frg (For the miners, & smithys)
Forks Frks (I thought this was a town? Not only that but the abbr looks like it says freaks, is that considered irony or just a bizarre coincidence?)
Loaf Lf (This is where the bakers & lazy people live)
Oval Oval (For those who are too cool to live on a circle. Wow! what an original abbr.)
Overpass Opas (For that homeless guy you gave your cup holder change to. Bet you didn't know he had permanent residency there did you?)
Passage Psge (Who thinks up this stuff?)
Prairie Pr (Where the cows go home.)
Radial Radl (For the best tires in town!)
Ramp Ramp (As in off ramp or on ramp? Nice abbr.)
Stravenue Stra (For the ultra modern roads. Aren't these designed by Donatella?)
Trafficway Trfy (Hello Captain Obvious!)
Underpass Upas (For the drunks and vagrants)
Viaduct Via (Yes I live on a railroad bridge)

Hopefully you at least chuckled at some of these. Or maybe the monotony of work has finally warped my brain beyond compare. Meh laugh now, muse later.

A Little Light Reading For the Afternoon

The Top Ten

Now that that's passed... I was reading an article on people who take movies waaay too seriously, and happened to notice a link to the above. I thought it would be interesting to see who all has reached such "heights" of infamy. I knew of at least one person, but to be honest, had nary an idea as to anyone else. I quit watching that show way back when. I was perusing through the "catalog" and happened upon one particular individual.

It shocked me a little to learn that this person's last known residence was less than an hour away from where I currently reside...YIKES! Twitching, shuddering, flinching, and one spastic tick later I realized, "Oh hehe there's no way someone of said infamy would hang out in the vicinity of such a heinous (haha yes I said heinous) crime."

In conclusion: Pea Peepoll Peeple are stewpid stoopid

Brief Time Out

You Are Cameo

You are understanding and very empathetic. You don't tend to have acquaintances. Everyone is your friend. And all of your friends tend to be friends. You have a knack for bringing very different people together.

What Color Orange Are You?

You Should Rule Saturn

Saturn is a mysterious planet that can rarely be seen with the naked eye. You are perfect to rule Saturn because like its rings, you don't always follow the rules of nature. And like Saturn, to really be able to understand you, someone delve beyond your appearance. You are not an easy person to befriend. However, once you enter a friendship, you'll be a friend for life. You think slowly but deeply. You only gain great understanding after a situation has past.

What Planet Should You Rule?

Um yes

Tasty Tasty

Ohh someone is SO mean! For the past two days I have been getting wafts of this delicious scent. That to me at this time of year is magnificent! So now I have a craving for a bag of these.
Sugar smells, soo good.

All I Want for Christmas

Is my two front teeth..well not quite but almost. Unfortunately one of my burdens to bare in this life is my mouth. I'm not saying I'm so quick witted that I spout off retorts without thinking leaving every one in stitches, although that has happened a time or twenty. My dental record is, in length, akin to an unabridged Charles Dickens novel. Yes some of it is my fault although a large part of it has stemmed from other things that cannot be helped. Physical defects of inherited genetics. I'm not blaming b/c I love my family. :D

But on with the list.

I am a spoiled rotten brat an extremely blessed individual. I could not think of anywhere else to post put this thing, without it getting lost, so it's going up here. Christmas, although a few months off, is around the corner. I feel that there is nothing I truly need for Christmas, however this does not stop the inevitable question bound to come sooner or later. "What do you want for Christmas?" Instead of the all to frequent dumbfounded "I don't know" response, here are a couple things that I want but would not necessarily purchase for myself. Although for your entertainment, and so there will be no confusion, I will include some pictures.

Transformers

Front tooth (ok maybe this one is a joke ;D)
The Julie Andrews Collection:
The Sound of Music

Thoroughly Modern Millie

Mary Poppins

& Before I forget some of these,

Actually that might be the closest thing to a "need" I have. As a matter of fact, this is my "Red Rider BB-Gun with a compass in the stock and this thing which tells time" Hopefully it will look better than this on me...

Oh yes and of course a few good holiday treats that only mom makes "right."

Vinegar & Vim

Recently I find myself out of "bloggy" gas. I seem to have lost that spark that drives wild rantings about food and crazy people I encounter. I have lost the flickering flame and can't find the lighter.

With that in mind I think I'm gonna go tank up ;)

In the mean time I leave you with this one....

Another Toy Recall

Do the Dew

This is humble homage to EWB & the love of Mountain Dew, sorry no nacho cheese here.

I'm Blue, but not like Eiffel 65 (Da Ba Dee)

What Your Favorite Color Blue Says About You:

Emotional --- Affected --- Sensitive Peaceful --- Tranquil --- Connected Spiritual --- Experimental --- Deep

What Does Your Favorite Color Say About You?

Ethnic Food

OK so not trying to be pc, just couldn't think of a better title, forgive the lameness. In any event, I went to a hole in the wall Mexican restaurant here in the sandbox; and I have to say that it is probably one of the favorite places I have been thus far. The other day a co-worker and I had ventured out to said locale for lunch I noticed this for the first time

Anyone?... Anyone?... Bueller?... Bueller? Yes at the bottom of the sign it says or "bring your own pot" admittedly, I noticed that before anything else. Hmmm what are we advertising here? Good authentic soup? or special home grown south of the border-esque herbs? I wonder of Juan Valdez and his donkey have anything to do with it?

So wait what exactly is in that bag? Did anyone ever see Clear & Present Danger?


Sorry, couldn't help myself. Reminiscing about Mr. Ford pre-I wanna be a pirate accompanied by my wench with an eating disorder days. That last one...no telling where that came from, just enjoy the view.

On A Sour Note...

I've been craving these all afternoon...


& just now a craving for this....

Question...

If people are crackheads, and I use that term loosely, why aren't they sent to jail, especially when there is evidence? I mean real prison not just some cushy county lockup that rivals a mohell seis, although for some people that's the same thing. Are we saying that we're cool with this happening and people idolizing amoral drug addicts or alcoholics? I'm just interested to know at what point did not being in full control of yourself at all times become something to aspire to...

Seasonal Cleaning

I was clearing out my email this morning when I came across a blog entry that I had drafted back in July. Everything I said then still applies now, the only difference is time. So it is without further delay that I present this post...



Dated July 3rd, 2007


So I realized, yesterday that I have been in Arizona for almost a year now. My the time has flown by! It was definitely one of those holy crap moments that is very surreal. I look back on all that has happened and some of it makes me laugh and some parts of it are a little depressing, but over all it's been mostly blessing after blessing. Things have fallen into place better than I could have imagined. Who would have ever thought that I would end up doing what I am doing now? So not my personality. But I do well at it. While I don't plan on being here forever, for now it works.

What? I couldn't post this without at least one randomly good image. Time for me to go watch some Golden Girls...

All Around the World...

In my many travels of teh internets, I happened to stumble across this particular point of interest.

Cheers to EWB style signage and the ever user friendly English language.

About Last Night

OK so to my dismay I missed the first half of the good show... which obviously sucked, but I did end up watching a really interesting show after that. Mind bottling. ;) It's now a perma-link affixed to the side of my blog. In any event happy Tuesday! Ice cream for everyone come over at 2.

My Good Friend Has Returned

I'm so very excited for the return of some good friends



I had almost forgotten, but now I remember, no wonder I was inexplicably happy this morning :D