Wednesday, November 30, 2005

Barefoot

I did not get shoes :(

Here's a neat bloggy thing I took from my friend, Jess.



create your own personalized map of the USA

I have visited 24 states or 47% of the United States. You may say I cheated, but I counted states I have just driven through. I really want to visit Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Maine and Massachusetts. Not sure that I have any desired to visit Iowa or Nebraska or any of the state located in the bible belt/corn country...but one never knows where life will take you.

Monday, November 28, 2005

Ho Hum

It is November 28th in Detroit, MI and it is currently 64 degrees outside. It was like 10 degrees on Thanksgiving with a below zero wind chill factor. I will never understand. Like the comic said - only weathermen never get fired for being wrong all the time. Maybe that's what I should go back to school for...

No, really, I reapplied to MSU yesterday. It will be several weeks before I hear anything, I'm sure, but keep your fingers crossed for me. I really need a change. I am stuck in a bad place right now and the only way out is to make a change. Change will not just happen. I need a new place and new routine.

I think I'm going to go to DSW after work. If Jessica was able to find the perfect shoes, hopefully I can too.

Monday, November 21, 2005

The Holidays

My weekend in Buffalo was fun and relaxing. It took about 5 hours to get there because it was snowing most of the way and there were several accidents. But I arrived about 7:00 and we went to dinner at Red Lobster. We went to a 10:30 showing of Harry Potter. I liked the movie but will not comment much for those who have not seen it yet. I will just say I liked the book better (no different than the other 3). On Saturday we tried to sleep in but were up by 10:30. Anna made cappuccinos and we headed to the outlet mall. I got some Christmas shopping done which was a pleasant surprise. I always wait until the last minute but this year I'm half way done already. After shopping, we went to Anna's where we watched the MSU/Penn State football game and last week's episode of Lost. Dinner was at Anchor Bar, home of the original Buffalo Wings. We thought about going out, but after a couple hours of drinking and watching SATC and playing the SATC Trivia Game, we just stayed in. It was fun to just spend time with Anna and Travis (Anna's friend from college who lives in Missouri so we only see him one or two times a year). Sunday we were hungover. I left about 2:00 and was home in a speedy 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Although I'm not a fan of the cold weather or the shopping or the crowds, I am glad it is the holiday season. I'm glad I get days off of work and get to see friends and family that I only see this time of year. I am glad that is it already Monday afternoon and I only have to work two more days this week.

Thursday, November 17, 2005

Copycat

You Are a Little Scary

You've got a nice edge to you. Use it.

Wednesday, November 16, 2005

Nothing Exciting to Report

The comedy club was fun and Jessica's surprise party was a surprise. The weekend was a success. On Saturday I spent time shopping with my mom. I then went to my brother's house where Louie wore himself out chasing and being chased by the kids. I stayed the night at my brother's house since we had to get up early to go to the Lions' game on Sunday with our dad. We were lucky, the Lions actually won so we had a good time. After the football game we ate dinner at my brother's house then I took Louie home so he could immediately crash on the couch. He was so worn out that he practically slept for the next 24 hours.

Monday was work. Sarah and I made chicken burgers and smashed potatoes (thanks to Rachel Ray) for dinner and watched Bewitched and Elf.

Tuesday was work. I stopped for an oil change on my way to dinner at Monterrey's in Royal Oak. I met Barb and Diane (old school, GM Card co-workers) for dinner. I had tacos and fried ice cream (yum). I then went home and watched the end of Biggest Loser and all of Earl. Sarah got home from Panera by 10:00 so we watched SVU together before going to bed (not together).

Today was work (again). I am just waiting until 5:00 so I can leave and go to my nail appointment.

Tomorrow work continues. And Friday I only have a half day because I'm leaving around 12:30 to drive to Buffalo to visit with Anna and our other friend, Travis. We will be going to see Harry Potter at 10:30pm, the rest of the weekend is not planned out yet. I'm looking forward to hanging out with them - if only the drive was a little bit shorter... Anyone want to come with me? :)


Oh, wait, I almost forgot... Panera brought back their German Chocolate Danishes - YAHOO! They are so yummy. Now that is something exciting to report.

Thursday, November 10, 2005

Bumpersticker

Although I did not see any "Thug Life" stickers on my way to work, I did see "It's a Child...Not a Choice". Nothing like a good pro-life statement first thing in the morning. Joy.

Anyway, I finished HP 4 last night. Very good; I enjoyed it very much. The death in this book was somewhat predictable and not very "earth shattering" but sad nonetheless. I am ready for book 5 now. I don't know how anyone could read these books then wait a year or more for the next one to come out to find out what happens next. Voldemort is alive... now what!!?!??!?!? Anyway, I went back and watched the third movie just because. I was a little disappointed because there was a lot of detail from the book left out. I understand they can't squeeze all of it into a 2 hour movie, but that only means I'm a little skiddish about seeing #4 when it comes out. Everything in the book is important so I don't know what they could skip to keep within a reasonable timeframe... Guess we'll just have to see.

Outside of work and reading Harry Potter, I haven't done anything this week. I did go to the grocery store and took Louie to Petco for food, but that's not exciting at all. I'm getting a little perturbed with Louie lately. Don't get me wrong, he's still my baby and I love him and wouldn't trade him for the world - but he's almost a year now and we still have some issues with going potty in the house and not lifting his leg therefore peeing on himself almost everytime. We take him out a lot and so I don't understand the need to go in the house. I do get that he might be confused by the litter boxes or the fact that our basement is dirty and smelly and needs major cleaning because of the cats, but is that it; is that the reason for it? Any dog experts out there with advice? We are never gone more than a couple hours and we always take them outside before we leave. I'm so confused. The joys of puppy parenthood. I'm sure you all enjoyed reading about my puppy potty problems. Sorry.

This weekend will be a good one. Comedy Club entertainment and hanging out with friends - who could ask for anything more? See you all tomorrow!

Monday, November 07, 2005

Home Sweet Home

Well, I'm back from my whirlwind trip to Phoenix. And it was just that. I arrived Friday afternoon. My cousin picked me up and we went to grab a bite to eat (Jack in the Box - YUM!!) and then to the grocery store to pick up essentials like alcohol, potato chips and bagels. We then went to his apartment and killed time until it was bar time. We headed to a place called The Lighthouse. It was OK, but it had no atmosphere. When we arrived it was Karaoke time. I hate Karaoke. Not just because I am a horrible singer and refuse to do it myself, but because everyone else (well, 6 out of 7) is horrible and should be shot for picking up the microphone. I do not find tone-deaf, drunk people muttering into a loud speaker very enjoyable. Anyway... after a while the other side of the bar became club-like. Playing some hip-hop/dance music. I suddenly felt like I was at Waves (minus the atmosphere). We stayed until close and surprisingly after 5 Yager bombs I wasn't tipsy at all.

Saturday morning we woke up to watch the MSU football game. I should have stayed in bed. They lost (AGAIN) and the season is now shot to shit and I have no desire to watch any other games this season. Only MSU would start with 4-0 record and NOT be eligible for a Bowl game at the end of the season. Woohoo, way to go John L.

After the game my cousin took me out the Scottsdale. It is equivalent to Bloomfield Hills - the upper class part of town. We went to a couple of malls. It was nice because the weather was beautiful and the malls were not enclosed. Then we grabbed some dinner and got ready to head out for night #2. This time we went to a much better bar. It was like a club here at home. Good music, good atmosphere. I also enjoyed all the free drinks :) Again, I had several Yager bombs and some shots. I danced with one guy's girlfriend and had a good time. I talked to a cute boy (24 yr old Alabama boy) but there was no making out as I had initially hoped for. But I really didn't care. I was just hanging out. It was really nice to see my cousin. He won't be home until Christmas. And he is talking crazy- saying he wants to volunteer to go to Iraq. He doesn't feel like he is serving his country where he is right now. That darn military - brainwashing our youth!! I told him he can't serve his country if he's dead... Really, I guess I know why he feels that way, but I really don't want to wake up every morning knowing that I have family over there ; just waiting for bad news. Granted, he's not a pilot or a combat person, but over there, anything goes. They could make him do anything even if he isn't trained for it. That is scary to me. Anyway, I don't want to get on a soapbox about my feelings about the war. I just know I don't want my family to be over there.

I got home last night just in time for DH and GA. Good shows. It is now Monday and I am at work and it feels as though I never left. Well, I didn't really...

I read a about 500 pages of HP 4 over the weekend and should be done very soon so I can see the movie when it opens. It is definitely better than the first 3 - in my opinion.

Wednesday, November 02, 2005

Preview

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - the movie - looks really good... Can I read book four between now and November 18? It will be hard since I do not have that book in my possession. But, I think I might know someone who might let me borrow it...

It's Not the 60s Anymore

Virgo August 23 - September 22
Monthly Love for November, 2005
Provided by Astrology.com

Sometimes you just can't get enough of love and romance. You are fascinated by other folks, and you love watching how human beings fall in and out of love. Which isn't to say that you fall in and out of love gratuitously, or even particularly often. It's just that you bring a natural curiosity to the process that makes the whole thing worthwhile, whether or not it works out. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd, you'll have lots to think about in the romantic arena. The 7th, get out your field guide to the wilds of romance -- you and a potential partner have spotted each other. The 13th, why don't you two romantic explorers go out to dinner somewhere off the beaten track? Then, by the 17th, do your best to communicate with your love interest in language they can understand (don't forget: It doesn't have to be verbal!). The 21st, you need to stay flexible, and the 25th, you two are having a ball together. The 29th, you look up and realize you've had a very interesting month!


Are they telling me I will meet someone on Monday and that I should have sex with that person just 10 days later??!! That is awfully presumptuous of them. What kind of girl do they think I am?