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12/31/03

DAY THREE: WEEK OFF

Yesterday I ran a HALF MILE without stopping. Not a big deal for some, but it's the longest I've run ever. A pretty big deal for someone who was a 220 lb slug just two and a half years ago. I think if I can do it, anyone can as I was the laziest human being who lived. I still am, mostly. Tomorrow is the Resolution Run, I can't wait, my first 5K ever. I've even got some supercomfy running shoes even.

Why did I get a more laid back Mommie Dearest vibe from Tommy Hilfiger on Rich Girls last night? You know, when he's helping Ally clean her closet? I got the feeling he was about 9 volts from exclaiming "No more Ralph Lauren!" I have to say if given the choice I'd choose Lauren over Hilfiger any old day, mainly because I hate Hilfiger's logo.

12/30/03

DAY TWO: WEEK OFF

The laundromat was depressing as ever. At least I got the high capacity machines! It was touch and go for a minute, too. I kept my eye on them the whole time, and cursed silently when anyone else came in to use the HE machines. But it was all good. Does anyone know why dryer lint is always blue?

12/29/03

DAY ONE: WEEK OFF

And by week off I mean BOTH jobs. BOTH. Watching bad TV, Judge Joe Brown you are NO Bill Cosby, so stop. Just stop. Headed to the laundromat (my large capacity washer is not large enough for my comforter), hoping the HE machines are open! Otherwise, I'll be there for weeks.

12/27/03

I certainly hope you all had a happy holiday season.

I'm right now listening to the commentary track for "The Goonies", one of the most kick ass movies ever. Of course, anyone outside my generation would surely disagree. I had such a pre-teen crush on Sean Astin, although watching this movie now it's clear that Josh Brolin is the real hottie in this film. My inner pre-teen (as well as the rest of me) loved Sam in "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King". Frodo can bite me.

10/26/03

The Amazon links above are just for fun. If you want to use them, go for it.

Hey everyone, my birthday is in less than a month.

10/19/03

Ok. This is funny. I never read my guestbook entries because the truth is I forget. But I came across this one, it made me laugh out loud:

I can't believe you called some of the characters from the disney spectromagic parade "disturbing" Probably you are so absorbed by watching stupid mythical b-movie rated horror characters to even suggest something so idiotic. Get up from your stupid couch to get some blood back into your brain, that way you can even have some iota of imagination. It's hicks like you that make this world so anal.

In reply (since the original author is such a man that he didn't leave any contact information--attack and run, because it's what the cool kids do):

  • Yes, I do think those doll faced things are creepy. I stand by that comment, and would like to add that the "dolls" in "It's A Small World" also freak me out just a little.
  • Where do you get the assumption that I am absorbed by, as you call them, "stupid mythical b-movie rated horror characters"? Sure, I watch a b-grade horror movie when the mood strikes me (which is rare, Mr. Yodickhead--nice name by the way, are your people the Charleston Yodickheads?), but if you're going to attack me, why not attack me on my love of really bad unscripted TV (ie Paradise Hotel, Mr. Personality, and Newlyweds)? It's no secret, and certainly a more accurate target of your bile.
  • As for getting up from my stupid couch, I realize I'm not Jane Fonda, but I think five days of aerobics at 4:45 in the morning plus 10+ miles walked after work and on weekends gets the blood flowing just nicely. My couch is stupid though, you're right on that. Just sitting there, collecting dog hair. Never lifts a hand to cook or clean.
  • The hick comment, that's the funniest. I'll assume that because your IP address included "nyc.rr.com" that you're from New York City. This explains so much. Wonder if it was you and your loud, obnoxious New Yorker family who made my one dining experience at the Prime Time Cafe so horrible. Oops, was that an unfair generalization? I was way out of line...this hick apologizes.
  • It's people like you who make the internet more scary than it used to be. Take that money you spend on broadband internet and buy some damn manners you rude, boorish, cowardly bastard.

10/11/2003

Has it been that long? Hey guess what, there was a Grey Gardens reference on Will and Grace the other night! This show is one of those guilty pleasures, and here I am admitting it to the world.

Ton of money (OK, $43) made by me alone at the garage sale and got rid of the clothes that have become too big for me. 35 lbs down, 50 to go.

Projector update: using the one purchased below for parts and bought a second one. Broken belt, but again, Jay is in the case!

New glasses too. Check them out:

7/2/2003

Let's recap the last month:

  • 10 year HS reunion. Fun, not sure it was worth the money--the people were fun, the venue wasn't.
  • Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players was a ton of fun. See this if you can, they're hilarious.
  • The Hulk was pretty bad. Sure, the Stan Lee and Lou Ferrigno cameos were mildly cool, but the story was so horrible. Even the direction, editing, etc couldn't save that story. Wow. Bad.
  • Have had bad allergies for the last week or more. It all started with sitting in the smoking section of a restaurant (Opal's Knife and Fork...run, don't walk), however the meal was completely worth the illness. I did one of my more intense aerobic tapes this morning...heavy breathing+mucus=not an attractive look for me.
  • Two baby showers to give (one in May, one in June)--hopefully the last one for a while!
  • Went to a rummage sale at a Catholic church, got a wicked cool Super 8/8mm projector. Unfortunately it doesn't work, but Jay is on the case! If you have a spare GAF Anscovision 588 you don't mind me raiding for parts then send me an email!

6/2/2003

This site needs direction. Any ideas? I'm idea-less.

5/22/2003

Update to Teri's Hot Carnie rant. Chicks dig carnies. Who knew? Well, I did, sort of. I'd say that gets the most mail. Mainly from chicks who dig carnies. Most hits, however, is for a now defunct picture of Ryan Phillippe and Justin Timberlake.

5/18/2003

First all, happy birthday to my sister Lindsay.

Secondly, I'm so addicted to Degrassi: The Next Generation. I was pretty addicted to Degrassi Junior High, then Degrassi High. I started watching it because my sister told me that Snake and Spike made appearances, but I was so happy to learn that so did Joey Jeremiah, one of my favorites from the original. Oh, and Spike and Snake's wedding (that's right) was one Wheels short of a Zits (nee Zit Remedy) reunion. Now if I could just get their song out of my head. Because, you know, everybody wants something, they never give up...

Saw Matrix: Reloaded, highly recommend it.

4/29/2003

Nothing to say. I'm completely immersed in documentaries from netflix. First, Southern Comfort, which is quite touching. I recommend it to all.

3/3/2003

Update: I'm getting up at 4:30 in the am to exercise before work. No results yet, and I'm getting impatient.

Two updates: Disney November 2002 pictures and report and a rant from Teri on the evilness of Ronald McDonald.

2/13/2003

Right...plastic sheeting and duct tape. I'll get right on that.

Not much of an update, still working on the disney pictures. I've written about a million entries that haven't made it, mostly because they were stupid (ie, a snarky comment about one of the Hilton sisters' foot size).

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