Finally.. it was bound to happen, as I've been warding it off for at least a week and a half. However, it's time for the Chatham Fair which means beer tent. corn dogs and fun pictures. /I don't expect to be there till Saturday night so hopefully I can get rid of it by then. My throat hurts like an SOB and I have a fever, albeit slight. I feel like ass, and according to my co-worker, I look like ass too. Good times. Therefore, please don't get pissy (you know who you are) if I'm unable to post for a bit. I'll do my best, but I make no promises.
On a great note, Amber finally got evicted from the Big Brother House. Thank goodness, as I'm so sick of watching her cry and pray on television. Like I've said in the past, I have nothing against those who feel strongly about their religion, but her praying to God to win a reality TV competition and swearing things on her daughter's life really puts a bad taste in my mouth. Also, apparently she said something about pursuing being a motivational speaker. The girl barely knows the English language, as is evidenced by the many definitions she asked about during her tenure in the BB House. Seriously sweetie.. stick to the waitress thing. No idea who HOH is, as the competition will take some time. Apparently they're going to reveal who won on Sunday night and have a special veto competition hosted by All-Star Janelle on Tuesday.
Now that I've caught you up, it's time for me to chug some Nyquil and hit the hay. Happy long weekend to all of those who are lucky enough to have it!!!
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Funny things
This is the sign outside my local Aubuchon Hardware Store:
We want to put our wood in your stove.
Maybe I have a dirty mind, but it sure did make me giggle.
A friend of mine sent me a few videos from funnyordie.com. I've put the link here for your viewing pleasure. Unless you have some privacy, I don't recommend watching them at work but I promise you'll laugh your ass off. These guys are a pretty good reason to stay home on a Friday night, I'll tell you that!
We want to put our wood in your stove.
Maybe I have a dirty mind, but it sure did make me giggle.
A friend of mine sent me a few videos from funnyordie.com. I've put the link here for your viewing pleasure. Unless you have some privacy, I don't recommend watching them at work but I promise you'll laugh your ass off. These guys are a pretty good reason to stay home on a Friday night, I'll tell you that!
Perks of Small Town Living
I have continued to forget to pick up windshield wiper fluid since Saturday so when I went out to get the mail this morning, I decided to stop at Cumberland Farms and get some. The minute I walk in the door, I see my Uncle. Not only did we get to chit chat, but (since I was dressed up for work) he put the windshield wiper fluid in my car for me. Who needs AAA?
College Buddies
My first year in college, I made a friend for life. She lived across the hall from me and was funny, entertaining and always had a good story to tell. We were supposed to live together our second year until she decided not to come back to Castleton (I was bitter, but once I got a room to myself I got over it). We've had sporadic contact over the years through email and mutual friends, but it's just not the same, ya know? I found out she got married, and then she had a baby. We all know how I feel about babies, but let me tell you... this kid is frickin' adorable!!! So, I dedicate this post to my friend Jen, her husband Matt and her new daughter Acadia (Cadi for short). She let me know that she started a blog recently and I promise to add it to my favorites on the side. See, these blogs do come in handy!!! Now we can keep tabs on each other even when we don't necessarily have the time for long winded emails and conversations.
Frustration, thy name is Weight Watchers
I lost .2 pounds. Yep.. there's a period in front of that 2. I'm PISSED, which was probably evident when I said "you've got to be f'n kidding me" to the woman who weighed me in, who was also my first grade teacher. She tried to talk me off the ledge but it was to no avail. I know I didn't eat too much so maybe I didn't eat enough.. who knows? All I do know is that I've usually lost 10 pounds by now and I haven't even hit the five pound mark yet. It's really annoying considering how hard I have to work to do it. I don't eat vegetables and mainly anything that's good for me, so I have to do a lot of research and work pretty hard to find food that I can eat that isn't 20 points per serving. Maybe I'm throwing myself a pity party, but for anyone who's tried to lose weight of any kind I'm sure you can feel my pain. I'm not giving up, but my spirit has been a tad broken at this point. Also, the Chatham Fair is this weekend which means I'll spend it boozing and eating fair food, which I'm sure won't help. Regardless, I need my corn dog and fried dough fix and no one is going to stop me! That's where I draw the line.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Never enough hours in the day
I thought I was going to have lots of time this weekend, but it turned into quite the opposite. My bowling meeting on Friday night lasted five minutes, yet I was there for two and a half hours. What can I say? I haven't seen the majority of the people all summer so there were beers to be had and catching up to do. Once I got home I made some good Weight Watchers snacks and hit the hay by 11, as I had a game at 10 am. I left the house by 9 the next morning and didn't make it back home until about 8:00 pm. It was EXCRUCIATINGLY hot out and after winning our first game 18-0, we had to hang out to play at 4 pm. The best move we made was to go to Jackson's for lunch, where I had an awesome grilled chicken sandwich. It was so hot that no one even dared have a beer. It was water all around. We won our 4:00 game by the 15 run rule ( I dont' remember the exact score) but it was tough on everyone thanks to the weather. I'm pretty darn sure I had heat stroke. I only started feeling like a normal person again on Monday. My face was bright red and I really couldn't regulate my body temperature. Luckily I got replaced as catcher and put into right field where there was a nice breeze, at least nicer than what I was getting behind the plate which was basically beat the fuck up. One ball came out to me but my cousin called it so I let her have it. Unfortunately, she didn't really have it so I cracked on her all day for being a ball hog and making me look like a retard. She felt bad. When I got home I made some microwave popcorn (it was all the patience I had) and crashed by 9:30. Yep... 9:30. My cousin Lindsey called me at 10 of 10 and woke me up, as did J at 3:00 (he was at a bachelor party in NYC). Neither of those calls kept me awake like they normally would, and I crashed out pretty hard till 8 am. Our game was at noon and we beat that team by a pretty hefty margin also. The game we had to play at 2:00 was against a team we'd gotten beat by a few times, but we staged a late inning rally and pulled it out. We came out of the loser bracket so we would have to beat the final team twice in order to win. However, they hadn't played since 10 am so they were pretty fresh and we are all old and were pretty beat! We put up a good fight, but it wasn't enough. I was grateful to be extra hitting in the final game. My legs felt like jelly and I don't know if I could have crouched for another hour and a half! Anyway, it's the farthest we've made it so far in the league and I think we were all impressed we came back from where we were to come in second. I just would have really liked to beat the team we lost to. They're all very young and have attitude like they deserve to win. Kind of irritating. What's really funny is that they seem to really care if they win or not. We, on the other hand, are basically there to have a good time. Winning is just a perk!
However, the weekend wasn't all fun and games. On Friday morning I found out that my boss had a miscarriage while on vacation. She was four months along. It was (and is) pretty devastating as she and her husband went through in vitro fertilization to get pregnant. She stopped by today and seems to be doing better, but I really just can't fathom what that must be like to go through, nor do I want to know. So, she hasn't been in this week and will only be in sporadically for the balance of the week. My co-worker and I sent her flowers and we've been trying to hold down the fort. It's just so hard! I had no idea what to say to her and her husband. I tried to say I was sorry, but it just wouldn't come out of my mouth. I couldn't form the words.
My mom has been on my case about relaxing, since I've been a bit busy of late, so last night I finally did it. I watched Entourage on my DVR, made some great toasted ravioli for dinner and downloaded songs for my Ipod. I really wish I had paid more attention to the songs when So You Think You Can Dance was on because Fox actually lists the songs used on the show on their web site. I did download a few but I know there were more I liked that I just couldn't think of.
Rumor has it that Owen Wilson tried to commit suicide. Interesting.. Just from the way it's being spun in the media and his statement, I'd believe it, but that doesn't make it any less of a sad situation. I just have an issue with it. I know people who have committed suicide for whatever reason and I just feel like it's so selfish! Don't get me wrong, I know that many people that commit suicide have mental health problems that lead to them doing it and whiel I don't necessarily condone the behavior, I understand how difficult it must be to face. However,
for those that don't have that reasoning, I feel like they can't think of anyone but themselves and how it affects them, not the other people in their life. Ok.. off my soapbox.. Best of luck to Owen and I hope he gets well and doesn't see those tabloid pics of Kate Hudson sucking face with Dax Shepard in the grocery store. Seriously... Dax Shepard? I mean.. after Chris Robinson we've proved the girl has no taste, but at least Chris Robinson was talented. Employee of the Month? At least she could have gone for Dane Cook if she had to pick someone from that movie... I'd much rather see him using his shirt as a shield..
Speaking of shirts... as we all know, I professed my strange love for Denis Leary on this blog. I'd like to modify my love to when he's fully clothed. The man looks great in some boot cut jeans and a turtleneck (and I LOATHE turtlenecks on men) but when he took his shirt off during Wednesday night's episode I was just... not... happy. Let Franco take his shirt off.. or Probie... Hell, even Sean! But Denis.. stick to comedy and not beefcake.. that's what the others are there for. I mean.. you're Conan O'Brien's cousin.. it's pretty obvious that comedy is your thing.. not pinup posters..
It's weigh in night tonight. I feel like I did really well, which is pretty much the kiss of death. Hell, you would think I would have sweated off five pounds on Saturday alone, but alas, that's probably not the case (sure would be great if it was though).
Finally, if any of you are like me and used to love The State on MTV, this article is for you. For those of you not in the know, members of The State are also some of the powerhouse brains behind Reno 911. Anyway, I've been waiting for a DVD to come out with all their stuff on it, and it looks like the wait might be shorter than initially anticipated. And oh yeah.. HEROES came out on DVD today!!! If only J. had waited a few weeks on that birthday present....
However, the weekend wasn't all fun and games. On Friday morning I found out that my boss had a miscarriage while on vacation. She was four months along. It was (and is) pretty devastating as she and her husband went through in vitro fertilization to get pregnant. She stopped by today and seems to be doing better, but I really just can't fathom what that must be like to go through, nor do I want to know. So, she hasn't been in this week and will only be in sporadically for the balance of the week. My co-worker and I sent her flowers and we've been trying to hold down the fort. It's just so hard! I had no idea what to say to her and her husband. I tried to say I was sorry, but it just wouldn't come out of my mouth. I couldn't form the words.
My mom has been on my case about relaxing, since I've been a bit busy of late, so last night I finally did it. I watched Entourage on my DVR, made some great toasted ravioli for dinner and downloaded songs for my Ipod. I really wish I had paid more attention to the songs when So You Think You Can Dance was on because Fox actually lists the songs used on the show on their web site. I did download a few but I know there were more I liked that I just couldn't think of.
Rumor has it that Owen Wilson tried to commit suicide. Interesting.. Just from the way it's being spun in the media and his statement, I'd believe it, but that doesn't make it any less of a sad situation. I just have an issue with it. I know people who have committed suicide for whatever reason and I just feel like it's so selfish! Don't get me wrong, I know that many people that commit suicide have mental health problems that lead to them doing it and whiel I don't necessarily condone the behavior, I understand how difficult it must be to face. However,
for those that don't have that reasoning, I feel like they can't think of anyone but themselves and how it affects them, not the other people in their life. Ok.. off my soapbox.. Best of luck to Owen and I hope he gets well and doesn't see those tabloid pics of Kate Hudson sucking face with Dax Shepard in the grocery store. Seriously... Dax Shepard? I mean.. after Chris Robinson we've proved the girl has no taste, but at least Chris Robinson was talented. Employee of the Month? At least she could have gone for Dane Cook if she had to pick someone from that movie... I'd much rather see him using his shirt as a shield..
Speaking of shirts... as we all know, I professed my strange love for Denis Leary on this blog. I'd like to modify my love to when he's fully clothed. The man looks great in some boot cut jeans and a turtleneck (and I LOATHE turtlenecks on men) but when he took his shirt off during Wednesday night's episode I was just... not... happy. Let Franco take his shirt off.. or Probie... Hell, even Sean! But Denis.. stick to comedy and not beefcake.. that's what the others are there for. I mean.. you're Conan O'Brien's cousin.. it's pretty obvious that comedy is your thing.. not pinup posters..
It's weigh in night tonight. I feel like I did really well, which is pretty much the kiss of death. Hell, you would think I would have sweated off five pounds on Saturday alone, but alas, that's probably not the case (sure would be great if it was though).
Finally, if any of you are like me and used to love The State on MTV, this article is for you. For those of you not in the know, members of The State are also some of the powerhouse brains behind Reno 911. Anyway, I've been waiting for a DVD to come out with all their stuff on it, and it looks like the wait might be shorter than initially anticipated. And oh yeah.. HEROES came out on DVD today!!! If only J. had waited a few weeks on that birthday present....
Reality TV Start Dates
I'll be back with more later, I promise but I wanted to give you the goods on start dates for our favorite reality shows!!
Tim Gunn's Guide to Style (Bravo) - September 6th
American's Next Top Model (CW) - September 19th
Dancing with the Stars (ABC) - September 24th. They announced the contestants for this season just the other day and I have to say, I'm not excited or impressed. I'll still give it a shot though.
PROJECT RUNWAY 4 (Bravo) - November 14th. Heidi Klum, it better be worth the wait! NOTE - Apparently now Bravo is stating there is no start date, and it's even been taken off Heidi's official web site.. NOT SMART Bravo.. give me a date!!!!
Speaking of reality TV, SOOOOO bitter that Tre was the one to go on Top Chef, even though I had a feeling after catching some of the scuttlebutt online. He is a very talented chef and I expected him to be in the final two, but as executive chef you have to take responsibility for what goes on in the kitchen, which he did. I hope this isn't the last we see of him! Also, on Big Brother 8 Jessica nominated Zach and Amber for eviction. [Note to Amber: I have nothing against God, or even those who worship him, but considering what's going on in the world today I'm PRETTY SURE he has better things to do than help you win a reality TV competition.] Just a thought. Tonight is the Power of Veto competition which could get very interesting if either of the nominees take themselves off the block. It could really gum up the works for the Dick-Daniele/Jessica-Eric alliance.
Tim Gunn's Guide to Style (Bravo) - September 6th
American's Next Top Model (CW) - September 19th
Dancing with the Stars (ABC) - September 24th. They announced the contestants for this season just the other day and I have to say, I'm not excited or impressed. I'll still give it a shot though.
PROJECT RUNWAY 4 (Bravo) - November 14th. Heidi Klum, it better be worth the wait! NOTE - Apparently now Bravo is stating there is no start date, and it's even been taken off Heidi's official web site.. NOT SMART Bravo.. give me a date!!!!
Speaking of reality TV, SOOOOO bitter that Tre was the one to go on Top Chef, even though I had a feeling after catching some of the scuttlebutt online. He is a very talented chef and I expected him to be in the final two, but as executive chef you have to take responsibility for what goes on in the kitchen, which he did. I hope this isn't the last we see of him! Also, on Big Brother 8 Jessica nominated Zach and Amber for eviction. [Note to Amber: I have nothing against God, or even those who worship him, but considering what's going on in the world today I'm PRETTY SURE he has better things to do than help you win a reality TV competition.] Just a thought. Tonight is the Power of Veto competition which could get very interesting if either of the nominees take themselves off the block. It could really gum up the works for the Dick-Daniele/Jessica-Eric alliance.
Friday, August 24, 2007
TGIF
Someone in reality TV programming loves me... Not only is there an America's Next Top Model marathon on MTV, but there's a Project Runway marathon on Bravo. How am I ever going to motivate myself to leave the house?
Also.... ARRIVADERCI Jen on Big Brother. Now I no longer have to look at those stupid shirts. I actually commend Daniele on a job well done and Jessica on winning HOH. The blondes have ruled the house for the last month and I'm curious to see how this affects Jameka and Amber.
Also.... ARRIVADERCI Jen on Big Brother. Now I no longer have to look at those stupid shirts. I actually commend Daniele on a job well done and Jessica on winning HOH. The blondes have ruled the house for the last month and I'm curious to see how this affects Jameka and Amber.
47 Years Ago Today
A Hall of Famer was born.. and the rest is history...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAL RIPKEN!!! Hopefully your birthday can help turn around the O's bad luck (which will remain nameless).
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAL RIPKEN!!! Hopefully your birthday can help turn around the O's bad luck (which will remain nameless).
Thursday, August 23, 2007
I don't feel so good
but i'm going to soldier on and even hit the gym this afternoon. I didn't go yesterday because I was exhausted, but today I'm less tired, just more... well.. throat hurty.. Such is life.. I guess you have to suffer for weight loss. Speaking of which, even though I was incredibly bad last week (or so I thought) I managed to lose 1.2 pounds. WAY better than I had anticipated, which may be why I'm trying so hard this week. I mean, if I can lose 1.2 and be a bad girl, imagine what being a good girl would get me (remember, we're talking about food.. nothing else). Guess we'll have to wait and see.
This week has been kind of tough to take. With my boss on vaca there isn't that much to do at the office, so I've tried to keep myself busy but it's difficult to do without getting on the internet and the crack pipe we call Myspace.. I'm relatively caught up on my gossip and hopefully I can enlighten you later. My night (and weekend for that matter) don't look to be too jam packed if my softball team forfeits saturday morning's game. Most of our team works for the local post offices so they don't have saturday mornings off. We have enough girls but we're having a little trouble filling up the spots for the guys. If we don't get enough by tomorrow, we'll just forfeit, be out of the tournament and save ourselves the gas we would have used driving to Nassau. But that means I'll have nothing to do, something my mother thinks is a great thing, but which bores me to tears. Guess I'll watch Zodiac and Amores Perros this weekend. They're both wicked long but what else do I have to do!? RELAX... cause next weekend is fair weekend.. there'll be beer tent pictures and corn dogs aplenty!!!!
Speaking of softball, I played late tuesday night for my friend Sarah's team. We lost 15-14 after a 9 run 6th inning. I felt kind of responsible as there was a play at home and i just couldn't hold onto the ball. It wasn't a bad throw, it just hit the center of my glove and bounced out before I could get my other hand on it. Anyway, that was when the score was 15-5 so it didn't seem like a big deal. Now I feel kind of bad about it and wonder what was said about me behind my back when I left. Then again, everyone was pretty nice and even thanked me for helping them out. I hope to see some of them at Sarah and Pete's shed burning party later on in September. The party happens to be the same day as the civil service test I signed up for today. NYS is offering Legal Assistant tests and I figured I might as well take them. They probably won't be offered for another couple of years and it can't hurt. I know nothing about them, and I'm a little concerned because I don't have a lot of experience with internet legal research, which is definitely a section of the test. Then again, if I bomb.. big deal! I already have a job.
I'm gonna hightail it out of here in a few, but i'll try to post more later since I plan to watch Top Chef. I checked out realityblurred today and managed to skip over a post that said something regarding a favorite on Top Chef being cut loose... is it finally time for my little Dale to hit the road? Or Tre? oh good god.. I need to watch it tonight cause I can't be in this reality show limbo.
This week has been kind of tough to take. With my boss on vaca there isn't that much to do at the office, so I've tried to keep myself busy but it's difficult to do without getting on the internet and the crack pipe we call Myspace.. I'm relatively caught up on my gossip and hopefully I can enlighten you later. My night (and weekend for that matter) don't look to be too jam packed if my softball team forfeits saturday morning's game. Most of our team works for the local post offices so they don't have saturday mornings off. We have enough girls but we're having a little trouble filling up the spots for the guys. If we don't get enough by tomorrow, we'll just forfeit, be out of the tournament and save ourselves the gas we would have used driving to Nassau. But that means I'll have nothing to do, something my mother thinks is a great thing, but which bores me to tears. Guess I'll watch Zodiac and Amores Perros this weekend. They're both wicked long but what else do I have to do!? RELAX... cause next weekend is fair weekend.. there'll be beer tent pictures and corn dogs aplenty!!!!
Speaking of softball, I played late tuesday night for my friend Sarah's team. We lost 15-14 after a 9 run 6th inning. I felt kind of responsible as there was a play at home and i just couldn't hold onto the ball. It wasn't a bad throw, it just hit the center of my glove and bounced out before I could get my other hand on it. Anyway, that was when the score was 15-5 so it didn't seem like a big deal. Now I feel kind of bad about it and wonder what was said about me behind my back when I left. Then again, everyone was pretty nice and even thanked me for helping them out. I hope to see some of them at Sarah and Pete's shed burning party later on in September. The party happens to be the same day as the civil service test I signed up for today. NYS is offering Legal Assistant tests and I figured I might as well take them. They probably won't be offered for another couple of years and it can't hurt. I know nothing about them, and I'm a little concerned because I don't have a lot of experience with internet legal research, which is definitely a section of the test. Then again, if I bomb.. big deal! I already have a job.
I'm gonna hightail it out of here in a few, but i'll try to post more later since I plan to watch Top Chef. I checked out realityblurred today and managed to skip over a post that said something regarding a favorite on Top Chef being cut loose... is it finally time for my little Dale to hit the road? Or Tre? oh good god.. I need to watch it tonight cause I can't be in this reality show limbo.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Finally
I found some time to watch one of my Netflix movies. I watched The Butterfly Effect and I have to say, not a fan. I'm a little peeved cause I was kind of excited about it and it totally let me down. I can't really pinpoint how because i understood the concept and all, it just didn't thrill me. I skipped the gym to watch it (well, that and after catching four softball games in less than a week my legs are f'n killing me) so I guess I kind of wanted to really enjoy it. Oh well.. I guess I won't make that mistake again! I'm going to keep Amores Perros for one more week and if I can't find time to watch it, I'll have to send it back. I've had it for over a month and can't seem to find the time to watch it so I don't see the point in keeping it. Obviously, it doesn't thrill me as much as I'd hoped.
The O's have hired Dave Trembley as their manager through the 2008 season (with an option for 2009) and Brooks Robinson has been named to the Golden Glove Team. And oh yeah.. the O's lost 30-3 to the Texas Rangers. Daniel Cabrera pitched 5 innings and allowed 9 hits while (once again) the bullpen let him down and gave up 20 hits. Wow... that's really all I can say about it.
I'm still beat so I'm going to hit the hay real soon. I promise to post some more tomorrow. I promise.. I have a list.
The O's have hired Dave Trembley as their manager through the 2008 season (with an option for 2009) and Brooks Robinson has been named to the Golden Glove Team. And oh yeah.. the O's lost 30-3 to the Texas Rangers. Daniel Cabrera pitched 5 innings and allowed 9 hits while (once again) the bullpen let him down and gave up 20 hits. Wow... that's really all I can say about it.
I'm still beat so I'm going to hit the hay real soon. I promise to post some more tomorrow. I promise.. I have a list.
Moles
While I was out shopping for office stuff yesterday, I came to a general observation through my travels. Ok, it may be more of a question than observation, but you get the gist: I've seen many a person with a mole that has hair sprouting out of it. Why do these moles only seem to be on people's faces? I mean, correct me if I'm wrong that people have hairy back moles and hairy leg moles, but I've never seen (and/or noticed) them. I guess the ones on your face are just more obvious, thereby making them even more disgusting than the others. Cruel.. very cruel..
PS - shopping for someone else's office decorations is not as fun as you'd think. I was exhausted after our triumphant return to the office, even though we got some really nice things. I now have the utmost respect for the people on Trading Spaces..
PS - shopping for someone else's office decorations is not as fun as you'd think. I was exhausted after our triumphant return to the office, even though we got some really nice things. I now have the utmost respect for the people on Trading Spaces..
Monday, August 20, 2007
Amy yelled at me
so I figured I'd better post SOMETHING and get back on her good side. I apologize for the delay, but it was a very busy weekend:
FRIDAY: Early that morning I got a text from my friend Sarah begging me to play ball with her in Troy that night. I had nothing better to do, so I said yes. Silly me. The game was at 6:15 and I played ok... nothing all star caliber, but I didn't completely suck. Well, we lost, mainly because our shortstop couldn't field a ball if it had Elmer's Glue on it and our outfielders didn't get the point of calling the ball. Maybe it was just a bad night. It was Friday after all. Anyway, the minute the game was over the "coach" says to me "you can play Tuesday at 8, right?" He kind of caught me off guard so I said yes. I then realized I would be playing for my friend Sarah, so now I'll know no one. It sucks, but I agreed to it and hopefully we'll win. Even if it's not my team, I hate to lose! That afternoon I had lunch with my friends Petra and Eileen. I used to work with them and Petra moved to DC on Saturday, so this was our last chance. I was a little peeved that I wasted my points on the grilled chicken sandwich cause it tasted like burnt ass. I didn't even have fries, but I made up for it later with a chicken nugget happy meal on my way home from the game. Yum! I spent the rest of the night watching DVR'd shows and finally made it to bed around midnight...
SATURDAY: Saratoga!! Got up early and headed out to the race-ino. I ended up winning $15.00 which was more than I expected. I hate slots so I figured I'd put $20 in and end up with nothing, but I was pleasantly surprised when I was able to waste an hour AND have things go my way. We then hightailed it to the race track and after Danny had to go back to the car (I told him no bottles) and Tre spilled the cooler, we made it to our spot. Michele had really done a great job. The spot she got wasn't far from the track, or the bachelor party a lot of our buddies were at. We spent the day betting (and some of us winning - I got my big win off a horse no one believed in... named Touchdown Peyton), drinking and eating. Well, I didn't drink as I was driving our friend's car home for him. I got to the car with Danny, Tre, Tre's friend Allyson and our friend Billy in tow to find the trunk and back seat were jam packed. Oh the packing they did to get everything to fit in the car. I wish I had taken a picture of Tre, Al and Billy jammed into one of the back seats, as the cooler was on the other. Entertaining.. We ended up at Meadowgreens with the bachelor party and after dinner and a drink, I decided to go home. I was exhausted and definitely not drunk enough to be hanging out with all those guys. I got a phone call at 12:30 to pick them up because my sister was talking to this girl who has singlehandedly ruined my cousin's relationship with her boyfriend... Apparently Tre told her she wasn't a fan of her and they started talking and the girl tried to plead her case. Well, she had her best shot with Tre cause she hates conflict and confrontation. When I showed up I got right between them and told Tre it was time to go. They both kept trying to talk to each other and I wasn't having it. THEN, this girl gave ME attitude and I almost shoved my foot right up her ass. I mean.. I'm standing in Meadowgreens in my pajamas trying to get my drunk sister out of the bar and you're gonna give me shit? I don't think so.. Luckily, she went into the bathrom (presumably to call my cousin's boyfriend, which didn't go well for her. She was crying later on that night.. Yeah.. poor baby) and I managed to get everyone out and home in one piece. I made a ton of money that night. Sometimes it pays to be sober.
SUNDAY: Pretty lazy day.. I got up and was instantly distracted by an America's Next Top Model marathon (sometimes I adore MTV) but I sucked it up to go to the gym. I even ran. I don't run. Granted, I ran for a minute at a time, but I did it five times.. Baby steps.. work with me here. After that I watched Top Chef with my sister. A do-over? For real?! I don't know, I think it was pretty impossible for the judges to pick the shittiest person cause they were all pretty shitty and I'm very interested to see what kinds of changes are made. And oh yeah.. the annoying guy in Restaurant Garage who said the food tasted like metal? Madonna's brother, Christopher Ciccone. I shit you not. Anyway, after Top Chef I showered and headed out to my Godmother's 60th birthday party. It was good to see her daughter and kids and of course, Barbara. I even got into some great reality TV conversations with Maureen, who come to find out reads the blog. See... no one believes I have fans... screw you all!!!! After that it was time to head home, have a slice of pizza (thank you Tre for ordering it for dinner) and practically pass out. OOH.. and I watched gymnastics on TV. It's my favorite part (besides diving) of the Summer Olympics and when it's on TV I just can't turn way. It's kind of like a train wreck but way more satisfying. I always wanted to be a gymnast when I was a little but for some reason, it didn't happen. Perhaps it was my weak ankles, I don't know. I can still do a one handed cartwheel though, if persuaded and drunk enough... at least I think I can..
I got up and went to the gym this morning. I'm exhausted.. That whole getting up at 5:30 thing for no good reason is just.. well.. not fun! I was the first person at the gym and something is very wrong with that too. The only nice thing is that I don't have to ruin my whole night by going to the gym. I have to remind myself of that when I get bitter about it.
A few tidbits to get you through your day, as I have a ball game tonight and will more than likely be a tad too exhausted to blog later on:
Kristen Bell will make some appearances on Heroes. If anyone can crack the Heroes code it has to be Veronica Mars!
Flight of the Conchords has been renewed for another season, along with Entourage. I never mean to watch it, but I usually catch it during the week and while I can't seem to make it through a whole episode, there are funny bits. Jemaine is a bit scary though, I'm not going to lie.
Holy Big Brother 8! The plan worked and Dustin was voted out instead of Evil Dick, who is still going to be in the house for another week as his daughter Daniele won Head of Household for the second time. She nominated Jameka and Amber for eviction last night. They are the only remaining members of the Late Night Club (well, ones that still held true to their alliance) but Daniele let on that their evictions are really only a ploy to get Jen evicted. That Daniele is a sneaky little bugger!I didn't like her at first and I still don't, but I respect what she's doing in the game. She's not a mean person (at least not to people's faces) and she tries to distance herself from her Dad when it suits her. If she gets lucky it'll end up her and ED in the final and NO ONE is going to let ED win... No one!
Oh yeah.. did anyone else shit a brick when Tommy jumped over the side of the building while trying to console poor suicidal Mike (Probie)? I thought it had to be a dream sequence of something but he really did jump over the side, but it was only to scare the shit out of Mikey, who wasn't even drinking vodka. Plus, what kind of vodka is that or does everyone in the NYFD have their own vodka container in their freezer? Does it come with the apartment!?
My boss is on vacation, so I hope to be able to blog a little bit during the day this week, but I make no promises. One of those days my co-worker and I get to go shopping for decorations for the office. We just moved in a few months ago and the walls are pretty bare. There are definitely worse ways to spend a work day.
I hope I've satisfied those of you that have been waiting with baited breath for a new post. Enjoy your gloomy Monday...
PS - I know I've been slacking on my Orioles information but my XM is being a pain in the ass so I haven't been able to listen to a lot of games and get some information. (Speaking of which, if anyone knows anything about XM, drop me a line - it keeps saying antenna and nothing comes through. It's REALLY annoying). The O's did sign their first round draft pick Matt Wieters (C) though. That's pretty impressive that Angelos shelled out the dough. Let's hope he continues to do so with franchise players.
FRIDAY: Early that morning I got a text from my friend Sarah begging me to play ball with her in Troy that night. I had nothing better to do, so I said yes. Silly me. The game was at 6:15 and I played ok... nothing all star caliber, but I didn't completely suck. Well, we lost, mainly because our shortstop couldn't field a ball if it had Elmer's Glue on it and our outfielders didn't get the point of calling the ball. Maybe it was just a bad night. It was Friday after all. Anyway, the minute the game was over the "coach" says to me "you can play Tuesday at 8, right?" He kind of caught me off guard so I said yes. I then realized I would be playing for my friend Sarah, so now I'll know no one. It sucks, but I agreed to it and hopefully we'll win. Even if it's not my team, I hate to lose! That afternoon I had lunch with my friends Petra and Eileen. I used to work with them and Petra moved to DC on Saturday, so this was our last chance. I was a little peeved that I wasted my points on the grilled chicken sandwich cause it tasted like burnt ass. I didn't even have fries, but I made up for it later with a chicken nugget happy meal on my way home from the game. Yum! I spent the rest of the night watching DVR'd shows and finally made it to bed around midnight...
SATURDAY: Saratoga!! Got up early and headed out to the race-ino. I ended up winning $15.00 which was more than I expected. I hate slots so I figured I'd put $20 in and end up with nothing, but I was pleasantly surprised when I was able to waste an hour AND have things go my way. We then hightailed it to the race track and after Danny had to go back to the car (I told him no bottles) and Tre spilled the cooler, we made it to our spot. Michele had really done a great job. The spot she got wasn't far from the track, or the bachelor party a lot of our buddies were at. We spent the day betting (and some of us winning - I got my big win off a horse no one believed in... named Touchdown Peyton), drinking and eating. Well, I didn't drink as I was driving our friend's car home for him. I got to the car with Danny, Tre, Tre's friend Allyson and our friend Billy in tow to find the trunk and back seat were jam packed. Oh the packing they did to get everything to fit in the car. I wish I had taken a picture of Tre, Al and Billy jammed into one of the back seats, as the cooler was on the other. Entertaining.. We ended up at Meadowgreens with the bachelor party and after dinner and a drink, I decided to go home. I was exhausted and definitely not drunk enough to be hanging out with all those guys. I got a phone call at 12:30 to pick them up because my sister was talking to this girl who has singlehandedly ruined my cousin's relationship with her boyfriend... Apparently Tre told her she wasn't a fan of her and they started talking and the girl tried to plead her case. Well, she had her best shot with Tre cause she hates conflict and confrontation. When I showed up I got right between them and told Tre it was time to go. They both kept trying to talk to each other and I wasn't having it. THEN, this girl gave ME attitude and I almost shoved my foot right up her ass. I mean.. I'm standing in Meadowgreens in my pajamas trying to get my drunk sister out of the bar and you're gonna give me shit? I don't think so.. Luckily, she went into the bathrom (presumably to call my cousin's boyfriend, which didn't go well for her. She was crying later on that night.. Yeah.. poor baby) and I managed to get everyone out and home in one piece. I made a ton of money that night. Sometimes it pays to be sober.
SUNDAY: Pretty lazy day.. I got up and was instantly distracted by an America's Next Top Model marathon (sometimes I adore MTV) but I sucked it up to go to the gym. I even ran. I don't run. Granted, I ran for a minute at a time, but I did it five times.. Baby steps.. work with me here. After that I watched Top Chef with my sister. A do-over? For real?! I don't know, I think it was pretty impossible for the judges to pick the shittiest person cause they were all pretty shitty and I'm very interested to see what kinds of changes are made. And oh yeah.. the annoying guy in Restaurant Garage who said the food tasted like metal? Madonna's brother, Christopher Ciccone. I shit you not. Anyway, after Top Chef I showered and headed out to my Godmother's 60th birthday party. It was good to see her daughter and kids and of course, Barbara. I even got into some great reality TV conversations with Maureen, who come to find out reads the blog. See... no one believes I have fans... screw you all!!!! After that it was time to head home, have a slice of pizza (thank you Tre for ordering it for dinner) and practically pass out. OOH.. and I watched gymnastics on TV. It's my favorite part (besides diving) of the Summer Olympics and when it's on TV I just can't turn way. It's kind of like a train wreck but way more satisfying. I always wanted to be a gymnast when I was a little but for some reason, it didn't happen. Perhaps it was my weak ankles, I don't know. I can still do a one handed cartwheel though, if persuaded and drunk enough... at least I think I can..
I got up and went to the gym this morning. I'm exhausted.. That whole getting up at 5:30 thing for no good reason is just.. well.. not fun! I was the first person at the gym and something is very wrong with that too. The only nice thing is that I don't have to ruin my whole night by going to the gym. I have to remind myself of that when I get bitter about it.
A few tidbits to get you through your day, as I have a ball game tonight and will more than likely be a tad too exhausted to blog later on:
Kristen Bell will make some appearances on Heroes. If anyone can crack the Heroes code it has to be Veronica Mars!
Flight of the Conchords has been renewed for another season, along with Entourage. I never mean to watch it, but I usually catch it during the week and while I can't seem to make it through a whole episode, there are funny bits. Jemaine is a bit scary though, I'm not going to lie.
Holy Big Brother 8! The plan worked and Dustin was voted out instead of Evil Dick, who is still going to be in the house for another week as his daughter Daniele won Head of Household for the second time. She nominated Jameka and Amber for eviction last night. They are the only remaining members of the Late Night Club (well, ones that still held true to their alliance) but Daniele let on that their evictions are really only a ploy to get Jen evicted. That Daniele is a sneaky little bugger!I didn't like her at first and I still don't, but I respect what she's doing in the game. She's not a mean person (at least not to people's faces) and she tries to distance herself from her Dad when it suits her. If she gets lucky it'll end up her and ED in the final and NO ONE is going to let ED win... No one!
Oh yeah.. did anyone else shit a brick when Tommy jumped over the side of the building while trying to console poor suicidal Mike (Probie)? I thought it had to be a dream sequence of something but he really did jump over the side, but it was only to scare the shit out of Mikey, who wasn't even drinking vodka. Plus, what kind of vodka is that or does everyone in the NYFD have their own vodka container in their freezer? Does it come with the apartment!?
My boss is on vacation, so I hope to be able to blog a little bit during the day this week, but I make no promises. One of those days my co-worker and I get to go shopping for decorations for the office. We just moved in a few months ago and the walls are pretty bare. There are definitely worse ways to spend a work day.
I hope I've satisfied those of you that have been waiting with baited breath for a new post. Enjoy your gloomy Monday...
PS - I know I've been slacking on my Orioles information but my XM is being a pain in the ass so I haven't been able to listen to a lot of games and get some information. (Speaking of which, if anyone knows anything about XM, drop me a line - it keeps saying antenna and nothing comes through. It's REALLY annoying). The O's did sign their first round draft pick Matt Wieters (C) though. That's pretty impressive that Angelos shelled out the dough. Let's hope he continues to do so with franchise players.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Gotta love it
I've always said Hudson is a bit of a gay mecca what with all our antique stores and close proximity to the city, but this takes the cake. I don't know if I've ever laughed so hard in my life.
J. got me a birthday present: Entourage - First season on DVD. He says it's because we're friends and I appreciate it but it's just a tad.... weird. I'm really excited about it though because it's one of those things I'm meaning to buy but never do for myself.
I'm really going to miss So You Think You Can Dance... they're redoing all the routines that everyone loved all season, which makes me even more excited to see the show (for free might I add, since I got someone to buy my tickets off me). They've eliminated Lacey so now it's between Danny, Sabra and Neil. Sabra and Neil are my favorites, but I have this feeling it's going to be Danny. As I've said, I'm happy with whoever wins, as they're all really amazing dancers.
I felt much better as the day went on, but it was a tough one. Once noon hits tomorrow I'm going to be a very happy girl. I'm having lunch with my friend Petra (i used to work with her), as tomorrow is her last day at Hodgson Russ before she moves to DC. I'm really looking forward to it and I wish her the best of luck. I know how excited she is about the move and I know she'll do well there.
I borrowed Zodiac from J. I can't WAIT to watch it. We were always supposed to go see it at the drive-in, but he insisted I wouldn't stay awake. It's almost three hours long, so he was probably right, but I'll never tell him so (don't worry.. he knows NOTHING about this blog).
J. got me a birthday present: Entourage - First season on DVD. He says it's because we're friends and I appreciate it but it's just a tad.... weird. I'm really excited about it though because it's one of those things I'm meaning to buy but never do for myself.
I'm really going to miss So You Think You Can Dance... they're redoing all the routines that everyone loved all season, which makes me even more excited to see the show (for free might I add, since I got someone to buy my tickets off me). They've eliminated Lacey so now it's between Danny, Sabra and Neil. Sabra and Neil are my favorites, but I have this feeling it's going to be Danny. As I've said, I'm happy with whoever wins, as they're all really amazing dancers.
I felt much better as the day went on, but it was a tough one. Once noon hits tomorrow I'm going to be a very happy girl. I'm having lunch with my friend Petra (i used to work with her), as tomorrow is her last day at Hodgson Russ before she moves to DC. I'm really looking forward to it and I wish her the best of luck. I know how excited she is about the move and I know she'll do well there.
I borrowed Zodiac from J. I can't WAIT to watch it. We were always supposed to go see it at the drive-in, but he insisted I wouldn't stay awake. It's almost three hours long, so he was probably right, but I'll never tell him so (don't worry.. he knows NOTHING about this blog).
Happy Day After My Birthday to me!!
It really sucks when your birthday is on a weekday. Everyone still insists you party like it's Friday.
I did shots... I don't do shots.. and I did three of them.
Today is not going to be a good day.
I lost three pounds and I'm pretty sure that I put it all back on yesterday. I've used up all my flex points for the week so I have to be a VERY good girl.
I'll check back in later. This is taking way more brain power than I'm capable of at the moment.
I did shots... I don't do shots.. and I did three of them.
Today is not going to be a good day.
I lost three pounds and I'm pretty sure that I put it all back on yesterday. I've used up all my flex points for the week so I have to be a VERY good girl.
I'll check back in later. This is taking way more brain power than I'm capable of at the moment.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
It could only happen to me
I WON tickets to see the So You Think You Can Dance tour from 99.5, the River. I already ordered tickets to the show. Now what? I guess I'll wait and see which seats are better and try to unload the crappy ones. Granted, mine aren't crappy, but I don't know what they'll offer up. They're probably on the floor and personally, I'd rather be a tad higher up so I can see everything, but that's just me. But really.. only me. I couldn't win Daughtry tickets, right!?
Speaking of which, the final four are Sabra, Lacey, Danny and Neil. I'm actually quite surprised Danny is in there. Granted, he's very talented, but I never thought his personality would win out over Pasha. I can't wait to see who wins cause it could go either way. I'm really pulling for Sabra and Neil (separately of course) because I don't really want to see another Schwimmer (Lacey is Benji's (last year's winner) sister) take it home. No offense to Lacey.. she's wildly talented, but I think she'll get her shot regardless.
I really thought B-Rob was going to be the hero last night against the Yanks, but it was to no avail. Then again, if Melvin Mora hadn't gotten thrown out at the plate, the game would have been over. Ok, it wasn't really all Melvin's fault, but come on.. it wasn't even close.. Hopefully they'll be able to pull Chad Bradford's head out of his ass and bring it together tonight, even in the wake of the death of Phil Rizzuto..
I already adore The Hills and it's only just begun. LC and Audrina are best buds and Audrina obviously has shitty taste in men (She, like me, should stay away from men whose names start with J). Heidi is still as vapid and oblivious as Spencer is self centered and fake. Some things never change.
Tonight is birthday dinner to which I have managed to change the venue from Olive Garden to Moscatiello's.. I can't wait.. :) Their food is awesome and the portion sizes are insane.
This is my 400th post.. can you believe it? My little blog is all growns up!!!
Speaking of which, the final four are Sabra, Lacey, Danny and Neil. I'm actually quite surprised Danny is in there. Granted, he's very talented, but I never thought his personality would win out over Pasha. I can't wait to see who wins cause it could go either way. I'm really pulling for Sabra and Neil (separately of course) because I don't really want to see another Schwimmer (Lacey is Benji's (last year's winner) sister) take it home. No offense to Lacey.. she's wildly talented, but I think she'll get her shot regardless.
I really thought B-Rob was going to be the hero last night against the Yanks, but it was to no avail. Then again, if Melvin Mora hadn't gotten thrown out at the plate, the game would have been over. Ok, it wasn't really all Melvin's fault, but come on.. it wasn't even close.. Hopefully they'll be able to pull Chad Bradford's head out of his ass and bring it together tonight, even in the wake of the death of Phil Rizzuto..
I already adore The Hills and it's only just begun. LC and Audrina are best buds and Audrina obviously has shitty taste in men (She, like me, should stay away from men whose names start with J). Heidi is still as vapid and oblivious as Spencer is self centered and fake. Some things never change.
Tonight is birthday dinner to which I have managed to change the venue from Olive Garden to Moscatiello's.. I can't wait.. :) Their food is awesome and the portion sizes are insane.
This is my 400th post.. can you believe it? My little blog is all growns up!!!
A morning observation
If you brush your teeth directly after finishing a glass of V8 Fusion in Tropical Orange, it tastes like a candy cane.... but not really in the good way.
Monday, August 13, 2007
Ah, reality
Jessica nominated Dick and Daniele for eviction on Big Brother. Dick is going to be a menace to the house and I'd honestly be surprised if it wasn't a unanimous vote for him to go.. IF he doesn't get the Power of Veto. I doubt anyone would use it on either of them if they did win it. I was giving him the benefit of the doubt in the beginning of the season, but now I just see him as a douchebag.
I got tickets to So You Think You Can Dance AND Daughtry.. I'm so excited.. My ex (the knocker upper) however, is not. ALLEGEDLY I said I would get him a ticket if I got one. I vaguely remember saying that, but I thought he meant if I couldn't find anyone else to go with me. I found other people to go with me, so he was out. He flipped his shit on me (it was actually kind of entertaining) and I rationally tried to explain the situation to him but it was to no avail. Let me point out this is the same guy who texted me the day before to ask if it would be awkward if his new girlfriend (not the baby momma) came to bowling. If you're so worried about her seeing me at bowling, how do you think you telling her you're going to a concer with me would go over? Yes.. like a fart in church.. Exactly! So basically, I did him a favor. He just doesn't see it that way yet, but he will. The funniest thing is that apparently this girl knows nothing about me or our history.. She is so in for a rude awakening. I told him I wasn't going to change what I say or do just because she's there so it's not me he has to worry about.. it's her. Sometimes men can be so..... stupid.
Tonight is the premiere of The Hills on MTV at 10 and the results show for So You Think You Can Dance. Hmm.. maybe I really will have to hustle to see my friend so I can get home in time. I totally forgot both those were on tonight. Now I'll have to stay up until 11 and I don't know if that's possible! I'll manage. Make sure to watch and enjoy! The SYTYCD finale starts Wednesday.
I got tickets to So You Think You Can Dance AND Daughtry.. I'm so excited.. My ex (the knocker upper) however, is not. ALLEGEDLY I said I would get him a ticket if I got one. I vaguely remember saying that, but I thought he meant if I couldn't find anyone else to go with me. I found other people to go with me, so he was out. He flipped his shit on me (it was actually kind of entertaining) and I rationally tried to explain the situation to him but it was to no avail. Let me point out this is the same guy who texted me the day before to ask if it would be awkward if his new girlfriend (not the baby momma) came to bowling. If you're so worried about her seeing me at bowling, how do you think you telling her you're going to a concer with me would go over? Yes.. like a fart in church.. Exactly! So basically, I did him a favor. He just doesn't see it that way yet, but he will. The funniest thing is that apparently this girl knows nothing about me or our history.. She is so in for a rude awakening. I told him I wasn't going to change what I say or do just because she's there so it's not me he has to worry about.. it's her. Sometimes men can be so..... stupid.
Tonight is the premiere of The Hills on MTV at 10 and the results show for So You Think You Can Dance. Hmm.. maybe I really will have to hustle to see my friend so I can get home in time. I totally forgot both those were on tonight. Now I'll have to stay up until 11 and I don't know if that's possible! I'll manage. Make sure to watch and enjoy! The SYTYCD finale starts Wednesday.
Another wild weekend
I'll get into that, but first.. the O's.
They took two of three from the Red Sox and won Sunday's game in the bottom of the 10th(?) on a three run home run by Kevin Millar. I can be sure that chapped the ass of the many Boston Red Sox fans in attendance at Camden Yards, as my friend Eryn was one of them. She texted and called me with taunts all afternoon and luckily, while she was talking smack about Millar, he smacked the ball out of the park. Karma's a bitch.
On another O's note, Cal Ripken was officially named US Sports Envoy to the State Department today. His first trip will be to China to promote teamwork and cross cultural communication. Seriously, if the man does anything more for baseball they'll have to crown him the patron saint of baseball.... not that I'm biased, but come on.. he's done a lot for the game and no one can deny that!
Ok.. weekend.. Saturday I went to the gym and headed down to Kingston to take care of a few errands before the BBQ we had that afternoon. My main goal was to bring my jeans back to the Gap. Guess what? There is no longer a Gap at the Kingston mall! So, I'm running around the mall (hoping it just moved to a new location within the mall) with the shipping bag full of jeans, looking like an idiot. Luckily, the girl at Old Navy was nice enough to give me a big shopping bag so I looked a little less.. well.. like an idiot. I got lots of good smelling candles at Yankee Candle and I hit up Lerner, just for earrings. $100 later I walked out. EVERYTHING was on sale, it was insane! I even got this really cute dress. Do I have anywhere to wear it? Not really, but when the time comes I won't have to go shopping, I'll already have it in my closet! The bbq turned into a haze of beer, CLR and beer pong and let's just say "baby did a bad bad thing" and leave it at that (in this scenario, I would be baby and the bad bad thing.. well.. I'm sure you can figure it out if you put your mind to it). I was put to bed around 11:30 but didn't get to sleep till 1:30ish.. still earlier than everyone else, as I was headed to Saratoga on Sunday.
I was able to get up and prepare stuff for the day and didn't feel too bad, which was unexpected. We got to the track by 11 and people were already loaded down with the chairs that were being given away. I mean, there were people with 12 or 13 in their hands walking out of the track! I just don't get it. It's a chair.. it doesn't even have arm rests or a place to put your beer. It's a canvas chair. People were waiting in line for over 2 hours just so they could get the extra chairs. It so wasn't worth it, but I did get mine and will put it to good use.. until it breaks. Anyway, no one won big (or at all really) but we stuck it out all day. It was beastly hot until the shade came over us and while I was drinking, I think I sweated it out all of my pores. I felt disgusting and was constantly distracted by the awesome food smells coming from every angle. However, I was a very good girl and bought my own food so I snacked and ate without having to buy a thing. I went a tad over on my points over the weekend because of the beer, but I'm still within my limits so I'm anxiously awaiting my weigh in on Tuesday. I'm also anxiously awaiting my birthday dinner on Tuesday. It should be Wednesday, but since pig out night is Tuesday, it only made sense to eat out on Tuesday night instead. I think we're going to the Olive Garden. I'm not a big fan, but mozzy sticks and fettucine alfredo should make me quite happy.. Not to mention breadsticks.. ENDLESS breadsticks! I'm curious to see what my sister got me for my birthday. She said she's not sure it's coming in on time and I really don't have a clue what it would be. I'd tell you what I got her, but there's an off chance she might read the blog so I don't want to ruin the surprise for her (You're welcome Tre).
Time for me to get a move on.. lots to do later.. laundry.. visiting my friend in town from France... and maybe making some phone calls, so I better get on the stick. Hope your Monday wasn't too terrible and I'll catch ya again soon!
They took two of three from the Red Sox and won Sunday's game in the bottom of the 10th(?) on a three run home run by Kevin Millar. I can be sure that chapped the ass of the many Boston Red Sox fans in attendance at Camden Yards, as my friend Eryn was one of them. She texted and called me with taunts all afternoon and luckily, while she was talking smack about Millar, he smacked the ball out of the park. Karma's a bitch.
On another O's note, Cal Ripken was officially named US Sports Envoy to the State Department today. His first trip will be to China to promote teamwork and cross cultural communication. Seriously, if the man does anything more for baseball they'll have to crown him the patron saint of baseball.... not that I'm biased, but come on.. he's done a lot for the game and no one can deny that!
Ok.. weekend.. Saturday I went to the gym and headed down to Kingston to take care of a few errands before the BBQ we had that afternoon. My main goal was to bring my jeans back to the Gap. Guess what? There is no longer a Gap at the Kingston mall! So, I'm running around the mall (hoping it just moved to a new location within the mall) with the shipping bag full of jeans, looking like an idiot. Luckily, the girl at Old Navy was nice enough to give me a big shopping bag so I looked a little less.. well.. like an idiot. I got lots of good smelling candles at Yankee Candle and I hit up Lerner, just for earrings. $100 later I walked out. EVERYTHING was on sale, it was insane! I even got this really cute dress. Do I have anywhere to wear it? Not really, but when the time comes I won't have to go shopping, I'll already have it in my closet! The bbq turned into a haze of beer, CLR and beer pong and let's just say "baby did a bad bad thing" and leave it at that (in this scenario, I would be baby and the bad bad thing.. well.. I'm sure you can figure it out if you put your mind to it). I was put to bed around 11:30 but didn't get to sleep till 1:30ish.. still earlier than everyone else, as I was headed to Saratoga on Sunday.
I was able to get up and prepare stuff for the day and didn't feel too bad, which was unexpected. We got to the track by 11 and people were already loaded down with the chairs that were being given away. I mean, there were people with 12 or 13 in their hands walking out of the track! I just don't get it. It's a chair.. it doesn't even have arm rests or a place to put your beer. It's a canvas chair. People were waiting in line for over 2 hours just so they could get the extra chairs. It so wasn't worth it, but I did get mine and will put it to good use.. until it breaks. Anyway, no one won big (or at all really) but we stuck it out all day. It was beastly hot until the shade came over us and while I was drinking, I think I sweated it out all of my pores. I felt disgusting and was constantly distracted by the awesome food smells coming from every angle. However, I was a very good girl and bought my own food so I snacked and ate without having to buy a thing. I went a tad over on my points over the weekend because of the beer, but I'm still within my limits so I'm anxiously awaiting my weigh in on Tuesday. I'm also anxiously awaiting my birthday dinner on Tuesday. It should be Wednesday, but since pig out night is Tuesday, it only made sense to eat out on Tuesday night instead. I think we're going to the Olive Garden. I'm not a big fan, but mozzy sticks and fettucine alfredo should make me quite happy.. Not to mention breadsticks.. ENDLESS breadsticks! I'm curious to see what my sister got me for my birthday. She said she's not sure it's coming in on time and I really don't have a clue what it would be. I'd tell you what I got her, but there's an off chance she might read the blog so I don't want to ruin the surprise for her (You're welcome Tre).
Time for me to get a move on.. lots to do later.. laundry.. visiting my friend in town from France... and maybe making some phone calls, so I better get on the stick. Hope your Monday wasn't too terrible and I'll catch ya again soon!
Friday, August 10, 2007
You're welcome Yankee fans
The O's beat the Red Sox thanks to a Nick Markais game ending sacrifice fly that scored Brian Roberts.
That does take a bit of the sting away from getting swept by the Mariners.. A BIT... If we can't help ourselves, we might as well help someone else, right?
That does take a bit of the sting away from getting swept by the Mariners.. A BIT... If we can't help ourselves, we might as well help someone else, right?
I bailed
on my pseudo date. I just wasn't in the mood. I had dinner at my parents house and then ended up on the phone for a while. Now here I am, watching American Dreamz on HBO2 at 10:00 on a Friday night. I could have watched one of my Netflix movies but I'm too tired to start them. Especially Amores Perros. Two and a half hours with subtitles. Tonight is not the night for that. Oh well. Such is life.
I am happy to hear that I wasn't the only one who didn't know...
Once again, Howie dodged a bullet on Top Chef. I knew it would be Sara the minute they were talking about how great her friendship with Dale was.. It's the kiss of death. Speaking of Dale... I did wonder if he was gay and I'm disappointed that he is for all of womankind. I mean.. good god.. that man is absolutely adorable!!! He's one of my faves on the show and I was so happy to see him win immunity. I felt bad for CJ from the get-go. I mean, Sara, Howie and Casey? How much more of a trainwreck team could he get? Sara was probably the right choice to go because she obviously is not cut out for competition, but I think it might have been time for Howie to throw in the towel, and it's not just because it grosses me out to see his head sweat fall into everything he cooks. That's a lie.. it totally is. Plus, I was just starting to see him as something more than an asshole, and he totally set me back.
After a few weeks on the block, Kail was finally eliminated from the Big Brother house even after Daniele promised her she wouldn't be. She ended up going against Eric (America's Player) and his buddies in the house just had a tad too much pull. Jessica ended up winning the HOH competition which puts Dick, Daniele and Jen at a great risk. The shit is going to hit the fan (as it does every week) and I'd get to see it if I could only remember what days the show is on at 8 and when it's on at 9. I always get confused.
I'm gonna wrap this up so I can finish this movie and maybe read some of my book. Have a great weekend and I hope to post in the very near future.
I am happy to hear that I wasn't the only one who didn't know...
Once again, Howie dodged a bullet on Top Chef. I knew it would be Sara the minute they were talking about how great her friendship with Dale was.. It's the kiss of death. Speaking of Dale... I did wonder if he was gay and I'm disappointed that he is for all of womankind. I mean.. good god.. that man is absolutely adorable!!! He's one of my faves on the show and I was so happy to see him win immunity. I felt bad for CJ from the get-go. I mean, Sara, Howie and Casey? How much more of a trainwreck team could he get? Sara was probably the right choice to go because she obviously is not cut out for competition, but I think it might have been time for Howie to throw in the towel, and it's not just because it grosses me out to see his head sweat fall into everything he cooks. That's a lie.. it totally is. Plus, I was just starting to see him as something more than an asshole, and he totally set me back.
After a few weeks on the block, Kail was finally eliminated from the Big Brother house even after Daniele promised her she wouldn't be. She ended up going against Eric (America's Player) and his buddies in the house just had a tad too much pull. Jessica ended up winning the HOH competition which puts Dick, Daniele and Jen at a great risk. The shit is going to hit the fan (as it does every week) and I'd get to see it if I could only remember what days the show is on at 8 and when it's on at 9. I always get confused.
I'm gonna wrap this up so I can finish this movie and maybe read some of my book. Have a great weekend and I hope to post in the very near future.
Thursday, August 09, 2007
Making it through Day 2
I perused some web sites that are supposed to give you nutritional information on all sorts of food, from chain restaurants to packaged food in the store. It was very interesting to read the ponts values of foods I would eat. Disturbing actually. I now have to go to the store and stock up so I can actually start cooking food, something I'm not too skilled at. I guess a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do.
I got a wicked sunburn on my neck this weekend and I MEANT to put aloe on it on Monday, but I forgot. Last night after I got back from the gym, my neck felt... bubbly. But I thought nothing of it considering how much I had sweated at the gym. Anyway, I get to work this morning and my co-worker quicly told me that my entire neck was peeling. I've spent the entire day slathering lotion on my neck. Sexy...
I'm usually too busy watching the Office and Grey's Anatomy, so today is the first time I've ever watched a full episode of CSI. It's not a bad show.. Forensic Science and all my other forensic type classes were my favorite in college, so this stuff totally intrigues me. I think I missed my calling... I'm talking forensic psych (of which my school had a great program) not forensic sciences. While forensic science was the first science class I ever got a "A" in, I don't think I could have made a career of it!
Tomorrow night I'm getting together with my friend Jeremy.. I've known him for over 10 years and we've kind of reconnected through my friend Tim. I'm not quite sure what the plan is or what it means.. I see it as two friends getting together and I'm sure he sees it as the same thing... but I admit, he's pretty attractive and I wouldn't be against it if he thought differently! So, between that, Team Track Day on the 12th (my softball team is going to Saratoga Racetrack) and a bbq my sister seems to want to have at our house, I doubt I'll be posting again until at least Monday. I'll do my best. Enjoy your weekend!!!
I got a wicked sunburn on my neck this weekend and I MEANT to put aloe on it on Monday, but I forgot. Last night after I got back from the gym, my neck felt... bubbly. But I thought nothing of it considering how much I had sweated at the gym. Anyway, I get to work this morning and my co-worker quicly told me that my entire neck was peeling. I've spent the entire day slathering lotion on my neck. Sexy...
I'm usually too busy watching the Office and Grey's Anatomy, so today is the first time I've ever watched a full episode of CSI. It's not a bad show.. Forensic Science and all my other forensic type classes were my favorite in college, so this stuff totally intrigues me. I think I missed my calling... I'm talking forensic psych (of which my school had a great program) not forensic sciences. While forensic science was the first science class I ever got a "A" in, I don't think I could have made a career of it!
Tomorrow night I'm getting together with my friend Jeremy.. I've known him for over 10 years and we've kind of reconnected through my friend Tim. I'm not quite sure what the plan is or what it means.. I see it as two friends getting together and I'm sure he sees it as the same thing... but I admit, he's pretty attractive and I wouldn't be against it if he thought differently! So, between that, Team Track Day on the 12th (my softball team is going to Saratoga Racetrack) and a bbq my sister seems to want to have at our house, I doubt I'll be posting again until at least Monday. I'll do my best. Enjoy your weekend!!!
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Remember my Harry Potter fixation?
I know he's of age and all, but who knew that was underneath his little t-shirt? I still feel dirty, but at least I don't have to feel bad about it.
Remember kids, High School Musical 2 airs on the Disney Channel on August 17th...
Remember kids, High School Musical 2 airs on the Disney Channel on August 17th...
Day 1
It's pretty bad when I'm getting excited about rice cakes with some fake chocolate drizzle on them. However, this afternoon, I was. I forgot how much you really have to think in order to do Weight Watchers. Don't get me wrong, it works and it's worth it, but I haven't had a chance to really look through things or go shopping, so I'm trying to make do with what I have at home, which is not an easy chore. I even went to the gym and did an hour of cardio. Oh yeah.. I'm hard core.
The first episode of The Real World Sydney airs tonight and I really don't care. I know.. I'm as shocked as the next person but the past few (ya know.. 12 or so) seasons have just been the most ridiculous disply of random drunken hookups I've ever seen and while I adore reality TV, even I can't take it anymore. Having been to Sydney (and enjoyed one hell of a time there) I am intrigued to see how they don't fully enjoy their experience... but not enough to watch the show.
Wow.. all I can say is that the dances on So You Think You Can Dance tonight are INSANELY good! I've never seen choreography quite like what they've put on the stage tonight and everyone is putting their all into it. I have no idea who they'll vote off because every single person on the show is capable of winning it. However, I wont' find out who's in the finale until Monday because tomorrow night is a preseason football game on FOX.. I'll let it go since the Colts are playint.. Still, I can't wait until Friday to get my tickets to the tour!!! I may even be able to convince my sister to go with me (although she'll never tell that she's a closeted fan of the show). I sent out an email to my friends to see if I can get someone to go see Daughtry with me and I did get a few responses, one of which is from my friend Christie, who's in a wheel chair. I'm under the assumption that the Palace Theater would have to be handicapped accessible, but I'm going to check it out tonight.
I'll post more soon. Right now I have to concentrate on my Wednesday night shows and my 100 calorie bag of popcorn.
The first episode of The Real World Sydney airs tonight and I really don't care. I know.. I'm as shocked as the next person but the past few (ya know.. 12 or so) seasons have just been the most ridiculous disply of random drunken hookups I've ever seen and while I adore reality TV, even I can't take it anymore. Having been to Sydney (and enjoyed one hell of a time there) I am intrigued to see how they don't fully enjoy their experience... but not enough to watch the show.
Wow.. all I can say is that the dances on So You Think You Can Dance tonight are INSANELY good! I've never seen choreography quite like what they've put on the stage tonight and everyone is putting their all into it. I have no idea who they'll vote off because every single person on the show is capable of winning it. However, I wont' find out who's in the finale until Monday because tomorrow night is a preseason football game on FOX.. I'll let it go since the Colts are playint.. Still, I can't wait until Friday to get my tickets to the tour!!! I may even be able to convince my sister to go with me (although she'll never tell that she's a closeted fan of the show). I sent out an email to my friends to see if I can get someone to go see Daughtry with me and I did get a few responses, one of which is from my friend Christie, who's in a wheel chair. I'm under the assumption that the Palace Theater would have to be handicapped accessible, but I'm going to check it out tonight.
I'll post more soon. Right now I have to concentrate on my Wednesday night shows and my 100 calorie bag of popcorn.
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
I don't know what happened to my gaydar
but I had absolutely no idea that Sara Gilbert was a lesbian!!! Congrats to her and her partner for welcoming their second child, the first that Sara carried.
Good god, I'm so out of the loop in so many ways. I promise I'll work harder with my entertainment news.
Good god, I'm so out of the loop in so many ways. I promise I'll work harder with my entertainment news.
If only I had remembered my camera
Oh lord.. this weekend was a blast. As I believe I've said, the annual Firemen's softball tournament was in town and I watched games all weekend. Friday night my sister continued to call a catcher with tight shorts "moose knuckle" and I admit, I was embarassed. Luckily he had a great sense of humor and we ended up hanging out with the Greenlawn Fire Department softball team. They stayed at the Joslen Motor Lodge, which I thought was just up the street from my house. Tre and I changed our mind when we started walking home around 1:00. Luckily, a couple of the guys were nice enough to pick us up and bring us home, thank GOD! Unfortunately, we didn't make it to their 8:00 game because I was way too hung over. Again, with all the drinking!!! It's got to stop! Anyway, I ended up scoring a team t-shirt but I lost my own in the process. Don't think dirty!! I had another shirt underneath the one I wore when I changed!! Regardless, I don't think I would have been able to wear it again because a few of the guys put it on and most definitely stretched it out! However, I'll never know since I never got it back! I think they took pictures so I might have to find a way to get them. It was a hysterical night and I can't wait to hang with those guys next year.
Other than that, I'm ashamed to say little else has gone on! My co-worker has been out sick the last two days so I've been extremely busy. I can't complain though, it makes the day go by! OOH.. today i got the email saying the So You Think You Can Dance tour is coming to the Pepsi Arena/Times Union Center/Knick Arena on Friday, September 21st. I've already persuaded my friend Sue to go with me so all I have to do is get the tickets when the presale goes off on Friday morning. I can't wait!!!!! I ALSO found out that Daughtry is coming to the Palace Theater on September 13th.. I really want to go because I've missed him the last two times he came and seriously, what are the chances he'd come around the area three times in one year? So, I feel like I should take advantage. However, the only person who's offered to go with me is the knocker upper and while I've considered it, I REALLY don't think it's the best idea... unless he pays.... ;)
Oh snap.. it's gonna be a veritable bloodbath on Big Brother... God damnit I love reality TV! Speaking of which, THE HILLS starts next Monday. I'm so damn excited, especially now with all the shit talking going down between Heidi/Spencer and Lauren. I'd say more about Heidi and Spencer but there's no f'n way I'm promoting their 15 minutes of fame. Let's just leave it at that! I'm on Team LC!!!
So, tonight was my first weigh in for Weight Watchers. Wow.. you want to talk about depression! Anyway, tomorrow is my first day of getting back in the swing of things, really watching what I eat and going back to the gym. I already packed my gym bag like a good girl but it's the getting there that's the hard part. I do plan on keeping you all posted on what i hope will be a very quick and excessive weight loss, but don't get your hopes up. We're not getting into the starting point.. No one needs to know that but me!
I'm completly distracted by Big Brother, and Damages after that, so I'm going to get a move on. Hope you enjoy your hump day and I'll try to post again soon, I promise!
Other than that, I'm ashamed to say little else has gone on! My co-worker has been out sick the last two days so I've been extremely busy. I can't complain though, it makes the day go by! OOH.. today i got the email saying the So You Think You Can Dance tour is coming to the Pepsi Arena/Times Union Center/Knick Arena on Friday, September 21st. I've already persuaded my friend Sue to go with me so all I have to do is get the tickets when the presale goes off on Friday morning. I can't wait!!!!! I ALSO found out that Daughtry is coming to the Palace Theater on September 13th.. I really want to go because I've missed him the last two times he came and seriously, what are the chances he'd come around the area three times in one year? So, I feel like I should take advantage. However, the only person who's offered to go with me is the knocker upper and while I've considered it, I REALLY don't think it's the best idea... unless he pays.... ;)
Oh snap.. it's gonna be a veritable bloodbath on Big Brother... God damnit I love reality TV! Speaking of which, THE HILLS starts next Monday. I'm so damn excited, especially now with all the shit talking going down between Heidi/Spencer and Lauren. I'd say more about Heidi and Spencer but there's no f'n way I'm promoting their 15 minutes of fame. Let's just leave it at that! I'm on Team LC!!!
So, tonight was my first weigh in for Weight Watchers. Wow.. you want to talk about depression! Anyway, tomorrow is my first day of getting back in the swing of things, really watching what I eat and going back to the gym. I already packed my gym bag like a good girl but it's the getting there that's the hard part. I do plan on keeping you all posted on what i hope will be a very quick and excessive weight loss, but don't get your hopes up. We're not getting into the starting point.. No one needs to know that but me!
I'm completly distracted by Big Brother, and Damages after that, so I'm going to get a move on. Hope you enjoy your hump day and I'll try to post again soon, I promise!
Saturday, August 04, 2007
Someone save me
I just drank a glass of V8 Fusion in Tropical Orange.. and kind of liked it.
I believe my mom, my godmother and I are starting Weight Watchers (again) on Tuesday, so for a while this may be a very bitter and angry blog. I just want you all to be prepared. I've done it twice and lost at least 20 pounds each time so I know it's do-able, it's just so damn hard in the summer when there are so many other things to do and eat! However, I would like to fit into my clothes and find myself a man so I'll give it another shot.
Last night for some reason the mouse on my laptop decided to just die.. Well luckily, my sister had bought me this cordless mouse for my laptop for Christmas. I hadn't even opened it yet and that did not sit well with her to say the least! Regardless, it is the coolest thing in the world and I can't believe I waited so long to try to it out, especially since I really hate laptop mouses. They're so sensitive and hard to use (kind of like some of my ex-boyfriends).
My cousin and her boyfriend called me last night to see what I was doing. I had just settled in on the couch and preheated the oven to make myself a grilled cheese and french fries (hence the Weight Watchers) and they told me they were heading down to the Firemen's Softball Tournament to heckle my father, who was umpiring most of the games. I quickly changed my clothes and headed down. It was jam packed and I even got my sister to come down after golf. We had a blast and we're gonna go back and do it again today. It should be more fun because some of the teams will be eliminated and in better boozing moods. My uncle is umping this morning so we might have to go heckle him too..
Enjoy your weekend!!!
I believe my mom, my godmother and I are starting Weight Watchers (again) on Tuesday, so for a while this may be a very bitter and angry blog. I just want you all to be prepared. I've done it twice and lost at least 20 pounds each time so I know it's do-able, it's just so damn hard in the summer when there are so many other things to do and eat! However, I would like to fit into my clothes and find myself a man so I'll give it another shot.
Last night for some reason the mouse on my laptop decided to just die.. Well luckily, my sister had bought me this cordless mouse for my laptop for Christmas. I hadn't even opened it yet and that did not sit well with her to say the least! Regardless, it is the coolest thing in the world and I can't believe I waited so long to try to it out, especially since I really hate laptop mouses. They're so sensitive and hard to use (kind of like some of my ex-boyfriends).
My cousin and her boyfriend called me last night to see what I was doing. I had just settled in on the couch and preheated the oven to make myself a grilled cheese and french fries (hence the Weight Watchers) and they told me they were heading down to the Firemen's Softball Tournament to heckle my father, who was umpiring most of the games. I quickly changed my clothes and headed down. It was jam packed and I even got my sister to come down after golf. We had a blast and we're gonna go back and do it again today. It should be more fun because some of the teams will be eliminated and in better boozing moods. My uncle is umping this morning so we might have to go heckle him too..
Enjoy your weekend!!!
Friday, August 03, 2007
I'm so ashamed
I'm watching "Scott Baio is 45 and Single" and loving every god damn minute of it. And no, it's NOT the first time I've watched it. Maybe I'm the one that needs therapy.
Also today, I watched the episode of Top Chef I taped. I never thought i'd say this, but I was REALLY upset that Joey had to go home! He irked me every second of every show, but I just don't think it was his time. Don't get me wrong, it was a toss-up between the four standing there (Hung, Joey, Howie and Sara) but I really thought it would be between Howie and Sara. I totally didn't see it coming. He cried like a little baby too.. I'm sure he'll get ragged on by all his friends, but I found it slightly endearing.
In other disappointing news, my favorite b-girl, Sara, got eliminated! Considering she really didn't have any experience in the other genres, she really blew me away. I adored her and was hoping she'd win. However, now I have to give my props to Sabra, who is just phenomenal. As far as guys, I could go either way with what's left (Neil, Danny and Pasha). I'm actually surprised Danny is still there. He's an amazing dancer, but a little lacking in the personality department if you know what I mean. Anyway, we're down to 6 so only a few more weeks to go. Also, the band OneRepublic performed their song "Apologize" last night. I deon't usuaully watch the performances but Danny and Anya had performed to this song earlier in the season and I really enjoyed it. Definitely give it a download.
Another one I didn't see coming (maybe because I thought the show was on at 9 last night, not 8) was the elimination of Nick over Kail on Big Brother 8. Kail is a basket case and I'm sure (if she or Jen don't win HOH this week) they'll both be on the block again next week.
OMG - what's REALLY scary is that Scott Baio's ring tone on his phone is also my ring tone for my texts: Huey Lewis "If This Is It." Now I'm really concerned..
Also today, I watched the episode of Top Chef I taped. I never thought i'd say this, but I was REALLY upset that Joey had to go home! He irked me every second of every show, but I just don't think it was his time. Don't get me wrong, it was a toss-up between the four standing there (Hung, Joey, Howie and Sara) but I really thought it would be between Howie and Sara. I totally didn't see it coming. He cried like a little baby too.. I'm sure he'll get ragged on by all his friends, but I found it slightly endearing.
In other disappointing news, my favorite b-girl, Sara, got eliminated! Considering she really didn't have any experience in the other genres, she really blew me away. I adored her and was hoping she'd win. However, now I have to give my props to Sabra, who is just phenomenal. As far as guys, I could go either way with what's left (Neil, Danny and Pasha). I'm actually surprised Danny is still there. He's an amazing dancer, but a little lacking in the personality department if you know what I mean. Anyway, we're down to 6 so only a few more weeks to go. Also, the band OneRepublic performed their song "Apologize" last night. I deon't usuaully watch the performances but Danny and Anya had performed to this song earlier in the season and I really enjoyed it. Definitely give it a download.
Another one I didn't see coming (maybe because I thought the show was on at 9 last night, not 8) was the elimination of Nick over Kail on Big Brother 8. Kail is a basket case and I'm sure (if she or Jen don't win HOH this week) they'll both be on the block again next week.
OMG - what's REALLY scary is that Scott Baio's ring tone on his phone is also my ring tone for my texts: Huey Lewis "If This Is It." Now I'm really concerned..
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