Happy New Year!

OMG. I cannot believe 2009 is upon us.. CANNOT. That means it's officially 10 years since I graduated high school-WHAT?! The emails starting to ask for contact info, pictures, etc for the reunion really just kinda make me feel a sense of excitement mixed with dread.. haha....

So, I guess I should post some resolutions, huh? Well, I havent really dedicated a lot of time to crafting really genius ones....but let's see what I've got...

Let's start with what I've learned in 2008... some stuff I already knew, but just learned in a different angle so to speak this year..haha.. I've learned that I need to be selfish sometimes. I've learned that have some seriously devoted friends (again with the broken back) I never knew cared so much. I've learned you cant plan everything and it's possible to practically kill oneself trying. I've learned to dig deep within myself to figure out what makes me happy...and more than that...what I need in order to be happy. I've learned getting away for a vacation brings sanity to my entire year. I've learned to let someone know when I'm upset...even if I think I'll hate their reaction. I've learned to stop talking sometimes. I've learned that letting someone know you care and seeing what they do with it...is much more telling than anything. I've learned to hold the handrails when I walk down stairs. Most of all, I've learned how happy you can be when you really do work on staying true to yourself... (last years resolution) :)

Okay...sooo...

1. Development. I'm happy in my job and have some time under my belt now. I dont need to PLAN everything, but I want to take steps toward where I may be going... investigate other positions within my company, talk to mgmnt, figure out what I need to do in order to get there if I want. I want explore other opportunities to grow professionally.. Yes, this is vague and I dont really mean it to be...sorry!

2. Get fit. I was SO good at this last year. And with a trip to Vegas and high school reunion approaching, there's no time like the present to get back in it. I've been checking out a new gym b/c they have better trainers and a pool. I think a pool would be good for my back...and I used to swim...so why not, right?! We'll see...

3. Volunteer. This was one of my "mini" goals for last year...but this year, I want to up it. There's some part of my life that just doesnt feel as fulfilled...and it's this part. You're never too busy to give back, so I will find the right philanthropy and will help out! And you can come too!!

4. I plan to continue with the financially responsible thing and build from it... I have plans...but I dont feel like writing about all that on here. :)

5. GET.A.NEW.CAR. Sheez!

6. Continue to travel, etc, when I have the chance. Life is about planning, saving, etc...but if there's one thing I learned while I was working every break, every summer, every Friday afternoon at the firm...Life's about memories and family and friends and experiences more than its about billing hours, saving a few hundred extra dollars, etc... You wont always have the chance to take "that weekend trip" etc...

So, there's some off the top of my head...and now my happy new year self is headed home to get ready for some celebrations!!!! Happy 2009!!!!!!!

The LAST Monday of 2008!

Soooo..I may have just gotten myself on the hook to help my vp's daughter find an internship. Nervous. It's a long story..but basically b/c I'm an atty, it kinda hooked me. It's like someone who asks me to tell them about intellectual property law...when I practices med mal. Or when someone knows a brain surgeon and asks them about boob jobs. I guess people just make the correlation even if it's not exactly on point..haha..

So...nervous. Emailed a ton of people. Cross yo fingers. :)

So, with this whole not tanning as much thing, I feel flat. Not chested. haha.. But I laughed that I had that thought first and foremost. But...I just dont like my powder. It's too matte. I dont think skin should look matte. It should look luminous and fresh! *said in a breezy, ad campaign voice* Soooo..I booked an appt for me at Saks tomorrow to go back to Laura Mercier. I used them once in law school....and really liked it. I dont remember why I stopped actually. I think summer hit and I was wearing less makeup and just got off the bandwagon. Anyway, I'm kinda excited! I like people doing my makeup, playing with my hair, etc.. It's so relaxing to me. Since I cant get massages anymore (stupid back) this is my fix. tehe! But, really...hoping to change powders/foundations to something more sheer and less matte. I realize you dont care about half of what I just wrote, but whatever.

Headed to OKC for a meeting soon and get to go to Red Pin! Fun. I've never been! (I didnt mean that to rhyme).

Alright, I have to go write something motivational. Michele's getting me Sonic since I worked through lunch. I think tater tots will make the motivational messaging flow....ahhh....:)

DId you know the sheep are REAL at the Rockettes?!

They are. As are the camels and a mule. Crazytown. (Went to the Rockettes on Christmas Eve) :)

Went to Brooke and Paul's per usual (when they're here!) on Christmas Eve, followed by church with my mom. Good times, despite a growing sore throat. By the time church started, I was pretty sure I had tonsilitis. (I did.). Hey, whatever, it got me out of singing the songs my little voice wasn't made for. haha! (Got meds. I'm better.)

Mom and I had a great Christmas. We played with the camera timer and ended up with some interesting shots. I'll post one next time I remember. They're hilarious. Mom, me, both dogs...and a camera timer. hahahaha... Anyway, we had a great time...cooked, chatted, opened gifts. :) Very thankful to have her. :)

Gracie is one weird little beast. Please see her with her Christmas bone...which she wouldnt put down. EVER. (She also got toys and other treats, but only liked the bone). She carries it down to potty, goes to the bathroom with it in her mouth then wants to go back upstairs. She sometimes will drop it at the door..just waiting to take it downstairs again. Very odd. LOL! I love my little dog. 

I went car shopping Friday. That was kinda a disaster. Kinda. I think I like the Nissan Rogues. I think. Jeez. I'm mainly just really disappointed that I'm not getting one by year end... unless I find what I want soon. :( I dont like not hitting goals...and I've been thinking I'd have one by 09 for MONTHS now...I need to lighten up, I think...

Anyway, I found a cutetastic dress for New Years! It's hot pink! I always go with black, so why not change things up to ring in 09, right?! Im really excited for new years this year! I'm not stressed, I'm in a great place, and I feel like only positive things are to come. Resolutions coming soon...I really wanna focus on development this year...I'll explain in my resolution post!! 

My dvr-ed show just ended and it flipped to "a double shot at love" on mtv.. um.. SICK. SICK. SICK. I should so have my own show if this trash gets ratings. Then again, I'm not trash...so I guess I wouldnt get ratings. *sigh* 

I'm DYING to home improve btw... I want to paint my bathroom and re-do it. I want to get a new bed and dresser. I think I see a trip to ikea in my future. I want my bedroom to be my favorite room in the house...not just the room where I sleep, ya know... (I see another resolution coming on). ;)

Hope you had a great Holiday!

Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas!

Ho ho ho! Happy Christmas Eve! Hope you're not at the malls today... I finished up everything on my lunch break yesterday. :) Still have to wrap...a lot.. *sigh* I think I'm getting ready to bail from work...going to see the rockettes *insert shoulder shimmy I just did for some reason*

I'm utterly cheerful today. It's kinda annoying. Sorry. Had the best dinner last night with Alove and Lauren! Kinda a last minute thing that ended up being fabulous! Then again, Dallesandros doesn't usually disappoint. You leave smelling like garlic and feeling like you may DIE if you eat ANYTHING else. Pretty good if you ask me. haha!

I'm still workin on those resolutions, but one of them is skin care... when did I go tanning last? Oh, right..THREE weeks ago! WOO HOO! (I will likely step it up for new years...fair warning..whatever). And, I got some awesome skin care stuff b/c I noticed my face wasnt as bright as it should be... You just wait. I'll be brighter than...well..something really bright.

Hooray Christmas tomorrow! I hope you're all preparing for an awesome day and evening tonight. :) I'm looking forward to hittin up B&P's since they're in town this year! YAY!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!

How'd I do?

I started thinking of my resolutions for this coming year...and then decided to reflect on mine from last year.

How'd I do?
1. (grow the hell up with my finances). Well, I didnt really NEED a planner. Once I figured out it wasnt that hard (and quit avoiding it), I was fine. I got organized, got a credit card, paid more attn to my savings, and feel confident about it! :) YAY! So...I have a ways to go, but am definitely on a very good path! HOORAY!

2. (stay true to myself). This year really challenged this part of my resolutions...much like every year, right? We all go through things that really test who we are I suppose. Anyway, I'm ending the year very pleased with this one. I'd give myself an A- on this one...just b/c...I mean..I was good, but I wasn't perfect. haha!

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1. (travel more/move)- Well, I didnt move. haha! But, I did go to Chicago a TON, Costa Rica, Washington DC...Yeah. So, I traveled. This will likely remain for this year.. I want to go on another vaca this year. It keeps me sane I've realized. Who knows.

2. (work out more)- I was a ROCKSTAR with this.. from Jan all the way til I smashed myself in Costa Rica. And I was SUPER pleased with the results. :) Then, I slowly got back into it...and broke my back. Soo..here goes 2009! Gonna try pilates, I think.

3. (volunteer)- Yeah, I sucked at this one. I want to be better this year. I need to find a good organization I can get passionate about.

Alright... start crafting those resolutions!

Christmas shopping almost done for me! Things are wrapped and I'm getting excited! :) AND I'm planning to car shop this week b/c it's supposed to warm up!

Okay, lunch with my VP and team for Christmas! Happy Monday!!

Things

Currently sitting on phone with sprint..and getting frustrated that I dont think they've even SENT my new phone yet...

Checking out of hotel room soon b/c meeting's over, but my flight isnt til 4.. so.. things I've learned this week:

1. My snow boots really DO work in helping me not bust my ass.
2. American Apparel bags work as ponchos/umbrellas when shopping in sleet on the plaza (pics to follow..haha)
3. I CAN survive without my phone, but I'm not happy about it.
4. I need to touch base with someone about my day, their day...etc...on the "outside work" world. it's not a want, it's a NEED. I go nuts otherwise. Email has been a saving grace without my phone.. But it's like vegetables for someone who loves steak...gets the job done, but man alive am I ready for some interaction and quiet time...all at the same time. Make sense?
5. a new recipe for sangria thanks to the bartender at the awesome place we ate last night
6. getting lost when I'm NOT driving really totally aggravates me
7. I have some SERIOUSLY awesomesauce co workers who have diverse backgrounds, awesome stories and are basically just kick ass people.
8. In a trivia game we played about Christmas movies, I got the one right that featured shopping. Wow. (thing Miracle on 34th Street--Macy's). ;) I laughed at myself.

Still on hold.. Suzie Sprint is telling me she thinks my phone will arrive today or tomorrow! WOO HOOO!!!!!! Gotta pack, peeps.. Oh.. another pet peeve: I am SO crazy neat in hotel rooms. I cant stand the thought of leaving things behind...or leaving a mess for someone else to clean up. So my packing consists of puttling all the items I folded and placed on the armchair into my bag and zipping it. Yeah, I know. I'm OCD. Whatever.

After 29.5 minutes, my call with sprint just dropped.... Soooo.. let's hope customer service girl is right. I want my phone.

Goals for the weekend:
* CAR SHOPPING
* CHRISTMAS SHOPPING :)

My phone's a whore

Best line of the day:

"Hoy sync makes me think your phone was trying to hook up with another phone...that's awesome"- co worker. LOVE.IT.

I'm laughing at this funny trip now. I think I just needed some sleep... And no, my heat still isnt working right in my room...and my phone is still broken...and it's still supposed to ice really badly today...but... whatever. It's comical. My phone's a whore. Bah hahahahaha!

Alright, well, gotta get to lunch then to the rest of the meeting... Have a good day, peeps! Tonight: dinner ON.THE.PLAZA. Shopping makes everything better.... :)

I need your numbers, lovelies!

There are certain things that make me very cranky...

1. Early wake up calls (aka like FIVE AM today)
2. Driving in bad weather (aka during the SNOW STORM in KC today)
3. When Gossip Girl/Lost/any of my fav shows are interrupted by weather (that didnt happen, but it makes me cranky.. Whatever)
4. when technology backfires...AKA the below...

So, I'm tired...I get out of the shower thinking "Yay bed!" until I hear a clicking noise. A little disoriented and confused, still clad in towel, I find my cell phone...and stare at it while it clicks trying to "sync." I immediately was like "what the hell are you sync-ing with you stupid phone?" I hit "cancel" and guess what...it wouldnt.stop.sync-ing. Awesome. Took the battery out. No go. Called sprint...got disconnected FOUR times...Yes.. FOUR.

Finally...after being put through from customer service...to tech support...to advanced tech support (with disconnections in between causing me to start the whole process OVER), a lovely gentleman told me we had to do a hard reset to fix the issue. I'm not a moron. I realized that would delete everything, but by that point, I was like I DONT CARE. So, we did it.

Guess what?!

It.didnt.work.

So, all my info is gone now...and I have no phone. And, while I told my little tech support friend I understood it wasnt hit fault, I believe the phrase "D**MIT STUPID PHONE!" escaped my lips. Yeah, a few times. I am fairly certain he was afraid of me when he said "Can I put you on hold?" and I replied "Sure, but if I get discocnnected again, the phone is going out the window and I'm consdering US Cellular my next provider. No offense." He was like "uh...how about I just put the phone down for a second?" haha.. Nervous.

New phone to be delivered in 3 days-hopefully.

Til then, I have my work phone. Lemme know if you need it for any reason. And, I may have invited you to a fb thing for your number. I may not have. I'm tired. Whatever. Send me your digits in one way or another pppllleeasse. :) Thanks!

And yeah, I need to go to bed. Not even my vampire book I bought at the airport will make me happy right now. Bring on hump day b/c seriously... I'm OVER tuesday.

Black ice can kiss my ass

Things that are not smart:
* putting your body lotion in front of the space heater to warm it up. I almost scalded myself.
* driving to work when I could have worked from home today
* putting my wallflower next to my coat rack...my coats all smell like "ginger spice" or something.
* the girl who keeps emailing me with superflous tasks and obviously needs more on her calendar. I have plenty to give. Consider it a gift.
* not buying my white elephant gift yet. I leave tomorrow. for my work thing. And I have no white elephant gift. HELL.
* the SUV that got railed this morning in front of me when it slid into traffic cause it couldnt stop. (everyone was fine. I waited to see.)
* parking on the street and getting pelted by sand trucks this morning. BLAH.
* that a Christmas flower is poison.

Things that ARE smart:
* getting a ride to the airport in the morning b/c ME driving on this crap is like watching a train derail (think two totaled cars in the ice. boo.)
* bronzer. Bronzer is always smart. Rule.
* Having BDAY dinner for Jenny bug tonight! :)
* Getting almost all my xmas shopping knocked out and hoping KC will provide the rest while I'm there this week
* taking 2000mg of vitamin C every day.
* one word. chapstick.
* parking in the visitors lot today...b/c hello.. no.mo.broken.backs.

Hope you're having a great Monday! Drive safe.

I hate sleet.

Dude. It sounds like someone is pouring sand onto my apartment...oh wait..that's just sleet. Pish posh. 

Before I get going on the bloggage, Sat I noticed my DVR was recording...and it was GOSSIP GIRL! Holy hell! A NEW ep was airing! And...I'm sitting here re-watching it now. B/c it's.that.good. I cried. for CHUCK. But, now we have to wait til January 5 for new ones. Blah.

So, Sat was Brandy's bday celebration. We ended up at that new bar on 15th, White Owl. First of all, it's an owl (which kicks ass for obvious reasons). Second of all, it's an AWESOME bar! It's huge! And casual. But classy. I like it. It's not "I want to find someone to take home tonight" dark and creepy. It's just a damn good bar. Way to go, White Owl.  You have my vote of approval for now. 

New pose...Trying to be a Christmas tree. Michele said "I'll be lights!" and I started laughing so hard, I couldnt help it. This was the result. 

The light in this mini room consisted of a couple bud signs...hence the horrible color of the pic. Eh. Whatever. Cute anyway. :)

Sat was non dramatic, non over intoxicated, not super late.. Perfect. :) 

Friday was Andrew's bday happy hour! Good times! I forgot my camera (I know, right?! What?!) but good to see Brooke, Paul, Sarah, Andrew, Jenny, Jeff... :) AND while I'm at it, HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNIFER LENORE!!!!  Then, headed to see xtreme fighting at the Spirit Event Center! (Again, I know, right?! haha!) It was actually really fun. I was kinda scared I'd be "that girl"...ya know..the one who cringed with every punch. But, while I wasnt screaming "git him! git him!" like the guy behind me, I started to get kinda into it..haha! The girls were ape.shit.crazy fighters. Women are better. Duh. ha!

Today was cleaning, catching up, and a "mental health" day. :) Glad I ran to work today to grab my laptop...b/c from the looks of it, I'll be on my 8:30 conf call from the comfort of my apartment while cars slide down the street...  

AND SPEAKING OF CARS..... I am officially preapproved for the car loan I applied for. Yes, that's right, folks, I have 60 days to get this car that's taken me FOR.EVER. to get. What's "this" car, you ask? Yeah...I'll let you know when I find it. hahaha.... *sigh* 

And....I got mom tickets to see Elton John for her bday/part of her xmas!! HOORAY logging in through grogginess on Saturday morning! WOO HOO! She was so excited. :)

Hoping this crap clears up before I have a SUPER early flight to Kansas City for my meeting this week... blah. 

Fridays shouldnt be this busy

Busy! But...

1. If I havent written you or called you back about something, I'm sorry. :( I'm slammed at work right now.
2. I am obsessed with chunky necklaces. It's becoming an issue.
3. My doctor said I'm a rockstar! T12th doesnt look like it was really that broken! It's healed THAT WELL! I'll still have arthritis blah blah.. Whatever. The t7 still looks crappy, but is healing awesomely! my doctor said he takes 4 THOUSAND mg of Vitamin D per day! Talked about some interesting studies about it preventing bone cancers.. Anyway. My mobility restrictions were somewhat lifted! HOORAY! I go back in 2 mos for more xrays and a bone density test. Oh and the numbness is normal. It might not ever go away. But, hey, I'm walking and I'm doing great..and it's only been two mos. :)
4. I seem to have beaten my cold! WOO HOO!
5. I'm already thinking I need to get back to work. Sooooooooo...

HAPPY FRIDAY!

XOXO!!!

Happy Bday Mom and 16 things :)

First things first, Happy Birthday to my mom! :) She hates pictures, so finding a couple on my fb while at work was challenging...law school grad and Easter pics below. Odd since my dad was a photag, huh? Anyway...She's such a fabulous little lady and I hope she has an awesomesauce day!

Now, a certain Melissa tagged me on fb, but I'd rather just do it here.. Soo..16 things about me. Ready....GO. In random order...

1. I used to sing "Gangstas Paradise" in my head when I swam long distance in high school.

2. I like to eat uncooked pasta.

3. I've spent a few years trying to find a really cool, vintage-looking jewelry box. Thought about that this morning as I scavenged my apt looking for where I laid my earrings. (aka what I do EVERY morning..haha)

4. Saunas scare me. I'm afraid the door will lock behind me.

5. I want to swim from alcatraz.

6. I want to try cardio striptease/pole dancing. Maybe I can ask my doctor about that today when I go in...haha.. maybe not.

7. Overly pessimistic people aggravate me.

8. I think Queenies tuna salad might be the best sandwich ever invented.

9. I get nervous opening presents b/c I can feel the person staring at me.

10. I can't ever remember jokes. Ever.

11. I believe that clothes and objects can be unlucky/ lucky. Whatever.

12. My swiffer makes me happy. Sad. True.

13. I prefer working in noise to working in quiet.

14. I always see the shops on 15th street and wonder how they stay open...I guess since I dont go in them, I assume no one does. I'm crappy like that.

15. I bring a space heater in the bathroom every winter morning as I get ready.

16. I believe smiling is the easiest way to both change your mood and confuse people.

Whew.

Okay.. now.... I tag: Michele, Kat, Jenny, Joy, Carrie, Brooke... Okay, jeez.. I tag everyone. Do it.

Wish me luck at the doctah today! I've got this awesome numbness think going on now, so I think I pinched a nerve. Blah.

It's not nice to talk about people, but...I still think you might be a bitch.

(I'll bet Blaze gets this one in about 10.5 seconds after reading).

There was a girl in high school...who I THINK I got along with most of the time. You see, I say "I think" b/c I actually totally couldn't stand her, but she had no idea. Well, she had no idea until, as captain of the pom squad, she backed up the coach on something reaaalllly mind-blowingly dumb (typical..our pom coach wasn't really playing with a full deck sometimes) and I *may* have acted like a total bitch in response...(think: throwing my dance shoes angrily into my bag and mumbling that she was a crappy captain and a suck up). I think she knew I didn't like her very much then. *shrug* She also seemed to think she was God's gift to dancing...and newsflash, but we went to a semi-ghetto high school. We danced hip hop. We weren't world champions.

Ah..to have high school issues..haha. I was less inclined to tell people I didnt care for them back then...so I have a feeling I'd get my ass kicked if I repeated high school these days. Anyway...

I wrote her a fb message saying I saw she moved somewhere really obscure...and a friend of mine (from Tulsa, too) also moved that SAME obscure place! AND, they're both dancers (b/c shocker, but she is now a coach).

And, I actually think they'd get along. Her fb status seems to always say she's lonely, etc, so I thought I was being nice.

This was 2 weeks ago. No response.

The least you could do is write back and say thanks. My theory is supported. I think you might still be a bitch.

Thank you and good day.

Other things:
* It's the year anni of the ice storm's beginning...and look outside. Please note I went to the store yesterday in the event power doesnt go out and have already told Sarah to prepare her guest room in the event it does. haha!

My bad luck panties.

* Somehow both nights I've worn some awesomely cute panties-same pair- (obviously washing between wearing. Sick. LOL!), the night has ended craptastically. Therefore, my theory is that said panties are bad.luck. As cute as they are, they are being donated to the back-of-the-drawer-I'm-not-wearing-you-again pile.

* Did I tell you I broke my sunglasses? As in my FAVORITE sunglasses that have made it through a LOT?! Yeah, the screw was already coming out...and drunken dumbass (that's me) the other night thought "hey, I'll wear these in.the.bar."Dumb. So, I'm gonna be squinty eyed Jax instead of bug-eyed Jax when looking into the sun for awhile. Pish posh.

* The people (i dont know who...) took my blinds at work. They took all our blinds. I dont understand this little game they're playing with my emotions. But, I want my blinds back! I assume they're replacing them. But, now I'm left staring at the HUGE (seriously, the size of my forearm) streak of bird shit running down my window. I mean..it seriously looks like.. okay. Nevermind. But, it's sick.

* I have a meeting in KC most of next week. As much as I like getting the miles, who has a meeting the week before Christmas?! Eh, well..it is what it is. At least I can get some last minute gifts at the Plaza. :) It's much better than the year I had depos in Poteau the week before Christmas. I remember actually contemplating buying someone an OSU beanbag chair. Yeah, options were limited in Poteau, people.

* I'm editing my "hahaha's" b/c I do it a LOT.. And frankly, everything isn't that funny. Just sayin.

* GG tonight. I'm excited. My friend, Mary, and I decided that Golden Girls also have the GG going for them. So, just to be clear...I'm talking about Gossip Girl... but...I'm down with the old women, too. Whatever.

Blogger hiatus

I havent been blogging very much, huh? Sorry... Havent really been in a blogging mood.. (when am I not, right?!) :) I think it goes back to everyone who reads it. Sometimes when a blog isnt anonymous...which is the way I prefer it...you cant write everything...and when you want to vent, that's a problem. 

Things I didn't feel like blogging about and wont add any more details..hahaha..

* I accidentally really hurt a friend's feelings. :( 

* Someone somewhat intentionally hurt mine. :( 

* I had too much to drink accidentally and acted like an ass.hole. No one likes waking up KNOWING they were an asshole, but not really remembering how. 

Anyway, long story short, I dont like feeling like I messed up...EVER. I'm a perfectionist...so when I mess up, I try to fix it...and when I cant, I sometimes mess up worse (think drinking too much and being an asshole). *sigh*  So, then I accidentally create MORE things to fix...Good Gawd. 

Anyway, went to the TU game...and saw us lose. :( Booooo! I finished book three of the Twilight series. My dreams have finally gotten back to normal...but I really want to read book four. *sigh* Jenny, I'm likely calling you about borrowing it sooner than later...haha.. 

I've also decided that I might be allergic to something in my bed. Theory not worth explaining. But, please enjoy the hilarity of me switching out pillows, sheets, blankets, etc... in an attempt to discover. Hmmm... 

Hope you had a great weekend! :) 

This blog is boring. You've been warned.

So, I had to stop reading Eclipse before bed...b/c it was giving my nightmares. I may have brought it to work in an attempt to read on my lunch. FOILED by a conference call. DAMNIT.

On the list of things that excite me... I might be headed to a conference..in SIN CITY..in the spring! Not that I plan on doing much sinning, really... Well *contemplative face*.. haha.. *shrug* Nah, but I've never been there when it's been warm enough to be at the pool...FUN!!! Speaking of, I need to get my ASS in the gym. Stupid broken back. I've lost the desire to actually go to the gym...b/c I'm genuinely afraid of hurting myself again. That was not.fun.(not that it's over...but ya know..not in pain anymore really). And hiring a personal trainer there seems dumb b/c it's $$$ and she cant really help me do much with my back...

Enough whining.

I want to see Britney in concert!! Do you?! Before you respond, are you popping out a child around that time? b/c I think half of you are.... Seeing some of you 7-8 mos prego at the Britney concert might amuse me, but is likely not a great idea. haha! I'll bring you a Brit Brit onesie. ;) I'm thinking of just buying a couple tickets. If something comes up, I'm sure I can sell them... I WANNA GO. *Stomping foot like a child* Part of me is hoping she adds a tour date to OKC or TUL. But, right now, it's looking like Dallas or KC..Hmm..

Why is her tour called Circus? Hmm.. I like it. *mental image of animals, fire, circus rings...and Britney losing her mind in the middle of it all* Yes, decided. I must go to the concert.

Things I like

..when my dog falls off the sofa and looks really embarrassed. And I cant laugh. B/c she just sits there and watches me.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Ahh.. Thanksgiving. 2008 has been a crazy year...and I drafted a super mushy "thankful for" blog but then deleted it to replace with this one... I've got a TON to be thankful for this year and I'm reminded of it weekly...often daily. I've got amazing people in my life who check up on me, bring me food, cards, support, etc, when I break my friggin back. I have a great little dog who looks at me with adoring eyes like she's my biggest fan no matter what. I've got a small family, but it's quality, not quantity that matters...and I've got a lot of the former. :) I' have a great job...that makes me happy...in an economy where people aren't so lucky with either of those categories.

Anyway, I'm blessed...esp to have all of you... So, happy Thanksgiving from blog land to everyone out there who's made my year better...even by just a comment on the blogidy. :)

What are your family traditions on Thanksgiving, if you have any? Mom and I took forever to establish a new one of our very own...ya know with our family getting smaller then me going to college...etc.. etc.. But now, we go out to eat and see a movie.. almost every year. I used to want the big, family Thanksgiving we used to have when I was a kid, but I'm okay with our little intimate pair. :) I have plenty of time for the big, family Thanksgiving...and it will likely involve more of me cooking. So, uh, I can wait. hahaha!

Whatever you do or whoever you're with, have an OUTSTANDING holiday!! And...if you're venturing out on Black Friday, may God be with you... lol! :)

LOST!

DUDE. LOST.STARTS.SOON.

OMG....have you SEEN the preview? I just want Sayid to kick some ass. Like now.



Also, I've realized (duh) that I'm a marketing dream.. b/c I may or may not have bought a LOT of little coke bottles....b/c they're shaped like Christmas ornaments. Way to go, Coca Cola. haha....

Tomorrow at work I'll write my "I'm thankful for" post....b/c I think I'll be the only one there...so tonight, I blog about nothingness. Watch the Lost preview. It's awesomesauce. XOXO.

Also, in my ever-avoidance to do anything productive tonight, I researched Hef's new twins..and man alive are they trashy! GEEZ! Bar fights, etc.. SICK. And..they cant write or spell or speak very well. If you're looking for comedy, research them. They're entertainment. Before Hef, they were posing at some fishing tournament by a big fat trout or something. Wow. That's like Maddox and Zahara hitting the jackpot. Yeah, I said that.

Peace. TTY tomorrow!

Random good-mood-ness

Why today rocks:

1. My boss is taking some of us to lunch from her team.. to a really good restaurant! And I only found out today! SURPRISE! Even better! :)
2. I woke up in an awesome mood despite some "what the hell did I eat before bed" dreams...
3. Tulsa announced Winterfest on the news yesterday! I am SO FREAKING EXCITED! Carriage rides, outdoor ice skating, big Christmas tree...AGHH!!! I'm like a crazy person for big Christmas trees! (it's not that big, but still.. I'm SO PUMPED...It's reaching annoying levels)
4. I finished New Moon. I liked it better than someone told me I would..but only b/c that someone told me about Edward before I read it. If I'd been like "WTF" the whole book, I might have hated it. Excited for Eclipse! :)
5. It's almost the weekend..and it's only TUESDAY!

It's official.

I'm lame.

I was up til 1am reading New Moon and am now 100 pages from the end. And I dreamed about vampires. *Sigh*

I cant WAIT to finish New Moon and start on Eclipse. AND.. prepare yourself..in my ever research obsessed way, I went to stepheniemeyer.com to read part of the draft of Midnight Sun..aka Twilight as told from Edward's perspective. Wow.

Admittedly, I'm excited b/c I haven't seemed to be able to break back into my passion for reading since law school. Maybe this did it. Maybe. *shrug*

And I hear people are either on Team Edward or Team Jacob. TEAM EDWARD all the way, beeotch! (Again, I'm lame.)

I feel like I'm getting a cold. Boo.

"I leave you alone for a minute and the wolves descend.."

Predicting what's yet to come? I.think.so.

It's official. I'm hooked on these damn vampire novels. I saw the movie Friday...and am currently 250 pages into the second book (I SOO think Jacob is a werewolf  btw..but dont tell me). The movie started out a little cheesy..esp the first biology class scene. Not what I pictured. But, when Brandy and I stopped audibly correcting the missteps from the book, we were totally engrossed. And it was a pretty damn good adaptation (considering I read the book only last week). 

After reading reviews, I totally agree with why this pre teen series is such a hit. I mean..you have a romeo/juliet thing.. That ALWAYS works. We can ALL relate to Bella somehow.. (plus I LOVE her name). It's got that hint of completely starstruck romance that couldn't possibly be real...and I LOVE stories like that. Not just the romance...but the fantasy part. I used to read Dean Koontz b/c he often danced on the verge of sci fi. If I wanted to read something dull, I'd pick up John Grisham. Sorry, but I would. I kinda like darker stuff...not SUPER dark (b/c I'm not emo..hello...).  Anyway, critics are right..these books aren't exactly Machiavelli (thank GAWD). 

And good call on putting Edward on the sexiest men alive list. Good.call. hahaha..

DAMNIT. I hate that I cant find the "delete" key on this thing. I know how to delete, but where's backspace? AEHREIUHFDKFN! That's how I feel. 

Just watched Taylor Swift beat Carrie Underwood. This makes me happy. I think Carrie's a b*tch (from what I heard...and yeah, I believe what I hear). And Mariah always looks like she's about to throw down and have sex. Right there. And why does the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls look leather? Someone needs to tell her to stop tanning. Now. 

Back to my blog. Weekend was good! Friday was the movie then Sat was the OU game. I basically wanted to get outta the house Saturday night, but kinda wished I'd just stayed in..haha... I was kinda waiting on my friends to get out of the NIN concert and when they did, I think they took some angry teenage angst with them....haha... Today, laundry was calling my name. 

Hope you had a great weekend... Personally, I'm already looking really forward to the next one...mostly b/c it's 4 days! 

Standard. Friday. Airports.

So there's an awesome little store in the Plaza called Standard...and I was hoping to peruse their online store...til I realized they only post the "I'm a name brand and therefore you're spending three times on me as opposed to everything else in the store" stuff. Annoying. Whatever. I hate when stuff in the store ISNT online. Pshhht. Anyway, it's right by Brio...the restaurant we ate at for Lin's bachelorette party! Ah memories...

Anyway, I love corporate travel. It's so fast and easy...and I usually dont have to check a bag. I did, however, realize heaving my rollie-bag in the overhead bins is rough with my back. Pish posh. And...as expedient as it is to not have to call someone if you're running late, etc.. b/c you're already parked there, sometimes I really miss having someone there to greet me. I KNOW that sounds lame as hell. But, ya know...when you were a kid, traveling was exciting. And it's so nice to see a smiling face waiting for you upon your return.... I'm lame sauce. Officially. hahaha...

I also MAY have gotten REALLY freaked out when I realized the airport said "KCI" and I'd flown into "MCI." I was like "Uh ohhhh..." and hurriedly googled on the palm...only to discover they never changed their airport code. I thought "Whew. Same airport. Thank GAWD." Yes, I really am that blonde sometimes. Whatever.

Off to do my expense report now. Happy Friday the week before Black Friday. :)

I may have spent over an hour at Urban Outfitters today

Work trip=good. Jax=tired.

1. Caitlin and I had babies. OR we went to visit Liz...who has TWINS now!!! And once I picked little Nathan (girl is Eleanor) up, I couldnt.put.him.down. Cute. I dont think Liz minded that we gave her a break....and then gave them back. haha...

2. SO glad I got to stay with Lin and Eric!!! I havent hung with her in what seems like forever. We had a blast...even though it was short lived. 

3. My work trip was good, but the market is much different than what I'm used to... Plus, it was weird to feel like a newbie..unable to tell the difference between execs, associates, legislators, etc.. (b/c Ive gotten to know TONS of people in my market by name and face..). This will for sure be a challenge for the next few months, but I'm up for it and excited.

4. My "Im an overly tense jackass" is going away. I spent the day on the plaza after my work meeting. I got some super quality Jax time and it was AWESOME. I also loved how nice everyone in KC is..It's like a bigger Tulsa. :) Anyway, sometimes I get my panties in a wad and thankfully, they're working their way out of it...haha.. Kinda wish it was Friday so I didnt have to work tomorrow...but the macbook is sucking me in again so I must to go sleeeeeep...haha... 

Night night, everyone!!! 

Teetering on the edge...

I'm annoyed. I can feel I'm annoyed. I'm not cranky. I'm just teetering on "this could be an ugly mood if I'm not careful..." But, I wont let it. Decided.

I've had more than one instance this week where I can hear myself saying "stop talking..shhh..stopit..." but then I just.keep.going. I do it when I've got something on my mind, when I'm nervous, when I'm tired... I dunno. It's like I'm on speed. I havent said anything BAD at all, but I just havent been very "chill" this week and I can feel it..and it bugs me b/c I cant figure out why.

I think I've just had a lot on my mind lately, that's all...It's likely just lack of sleep (thanks, macbook..haha) plus this new job thing plus the holidays approaching quickly... Whatever. And my apt's messy. That annoys me since I dont have time to clean it. Pshaw.

Anyway, I am HORRIBLE with directions so I've mapquested (and printed)

* directions from airport to Lin's

* from Lin's to meeting

* from meeting to shopping (to kill time after meeting before flight)

* from shopping to airport

Comedy. Thinking of Lin made me start going through my photos last night.. I dont have my old photos on CDs..(not all of them) so I couldnt post all the ones I really wanted to. I found one of Alove and I that I'd printed... We had taken Lin's dad's car key (with his permission and he was a leetle drunk) to get our bags fm his car. We then proceeded to drunkenly fall down the stairs..pictured holding up the key like we'd saved it from our fall. HILARIOUS. I guess I've made a habit of the stairs thing now.. Whatever...After that, I kinda remember a parking garage, getting lost, and walking in my dress barefoot in the rain in downtown KC. *shrug*

Found this one...which I still have framed.. Cuteness.. :) We look like babies!!

In other news, I got the coat rack together!!!! Last night Sarah came over and helped me then we grabbed a quick dinner! HOORAY COAT RACK! Hooray Sarah! hahaha!

I just wasnt into packing last night OR taking my dog to mom's...sooo.. I'll be leaving early to make my flight. Wish me luck at my meeting tomorrow! Nervous!

Lates!

The monitor intaller people were scared of Johan

TODAY:

* Work.got.busy. Trying to get approvals, making corrections, getting more approvals, getting quotes, blahidy blah.
* The person who I'm filling in for on maternity leave in March...just went on bedrest full time. Soooo now that meeting I'm attending in KS has become less of a "shadowing" opportunity and more of a "this is your new job" LOL! Today, I was asked "Have you been briefed on our stance on the issues so when asked on Thurs, you can respond appropriately?" I responded with "Um. Stance? No. That would be good to have..." *NERVOUS*
* I went to get my contacts and effectively forgot to get lunch while I was out b/c my head was spinning a little.
* I then forgot something in my car and upon returning to it, realized I'd left my building entry badge in my office.. so I walked around the entire perimeter of the building annoyed at myself.
* I got back in my office to find people installing a flat panel monitor (whatever) the size of my torso. It's nice...but dude.. IT'S HUGE.

It's been a good day.. just a busy day! But, I wouldnt be blogging if I wasnt in a good place with my workload, so I'm taking comfort in that... :)

Peace, lovelies.

A case of the Mondays..

We have a dress for your day policy in effect. That means I can wear jeans to work unless I have impt meetings. Actually, we're ENCOURAGED to participate in the jeans wearing. Whatever. Some chick had on boots with fur in the cafeteria this morning..and I couldnt help but wonder what kind of day SHE was dressing for...Hmm..

Anyway....wanna know what I find annoying? I still havent figured out how to smile for a picture with my hair in a way I like it. (the picture, not the hair..I know I like the hair). I realize this doesnt matter to any of you, but I find it annoying b/c smiling isnt brain surgery. Blah. Best tip I ever got...was from the DMV lady! hahaha! She said "Hey, ya know you'd take a better picture if you didnt smile so big..." So, I toned it down...and like it..although sometimes it looks fake. :) haha! I'm so vain..I prolly think this song is about me...Whatever.

I actually got on dell.com this morning and made a computer...b/c I wanted to see the price difference..of which there wasnt much of one after shipping and handling..like 150 bucks. I'm SO bad at spending money...I tend to buy things in intervals instead of in bulk. I just like to make sound, financial decisions, not sporatic tech-loving cash drops..haha..But I think I made a good computer decision (back me up here peeps). One thing I LOVE is the photo retouching tool.. b/c you all know I'm obsessed with that little scar on my chin. I hate it. HATE.IT. So I can just remove it! HA! :)

Gawd, I have a case of the Mondays. BAD. I dont know what my problem is. I was thinking about last year...about New Years...about sitting at the airport on the phone with Lauren...and it made me have a heavy, heavy sigh. To be honest, I dont care if I get dressed up, dress down, or even dressed at all...haha.. but the only thing I want at all is to start the year with promise... :) Oh and.. I dont want any ice storms. Thanks. haha!!

I'm waiting on inspiration to hit me for an article...*sigh* Maybe it'll hit after salad.. And...I GET TO SEE CAITLIN THIS WEEK! Hooray!!!!!

I want to go home and play with my computer. That is all.

The rest of the weekend!

Things this weekend....

1. Saw BOND! Loved it! Daniel Craig rocks my socks off. And Olga is haute. HAUTE. Lotsa action...Good.

2. Gave myself points for being classy and mature. I realize life isn't a points system, but whatever. 

3. Went to Leon's. Took pictures. (obviously) haha

4. Realized I LOVE my skinny jeans...and planned to buy more before..

5. I bought a macbook!!

6. Went to the GYM and worked.out. Getting ready to head back there, I think! (I'm taking it easy..no worries...the exercise bike is my friend)

7. Gracie found a new place to sleep...and ate my blinds (behind her) in the process. Hell. Oh..and she's doing her "I'm tired and a pirate" face... She closes one eye and it's hilarious.

8. Once again was defeated by the coat rack. Seriously people, if the coat rack were as easy as the macbook, I'd already have it assembled. BLAH.

9. downloaded songs..and now cant get them off my old computer. BLAH. New favs: Rehab by Rihanna and Get Up by 50. 

10. Went to the wine bar and had RED wine. I think I might be developing a taste for it..might be... Granted it was a pinot noir, not something REALLY red...but whatever. 

I'm gonna go work out or play with the computer now... b/c I truly am that exciting. I guess I'll be putting off my bedroom redecorating thing since I just dropped serious cash on this computer and I still need a car, but I think I'm okay with that...:) 

"I'm not buying a mac..."

So, I bought a macbook! LOL! 

Today, I woke up bright and early to the sound of "GO! GO! You can do it! The finish line is right there!" followed by the screech of a 12 year old (assuming) playing an electric guitar outside.my.apartment. HOLY GAWD.

Things about living where I live that suck: the heater's old, it's drafty, the stairs are steep (haha) and sometimes runs go right.by.my.building. This time, there was apparently an amateur band with children playing guitars and screaming songs. Yeah. I heard the noise, peered in between my blinds with my non-contact-wearing squinty eyes, sleepy hair...and stared. furiously. 

So, I got up and went to work. I had to get stuff done...and as I was getting dressed through the blaring music, I looked at my computer. And got angry at it. VERY.FRIGGING.ANGRY. I was also angry at all the dog hair that seems to have taken over my rugs and baseboards since last week but that's another story. So, I decided then and there...I was buying a computer today.

 I had to sit super still to get my last one to work. It was like an act of magic. Really. Ooh ooh! The power light is on..No..wait...it's not..yes...yes it is.. GRACIE, why did you move?! Its off now! And then the damn thing would say "preparing to hibernate" And I would say some horrible things. It was just ugly all around. Even getting the network keys off it today was a race between myself and the computer... Gracie was cheering. 

So, went to work, researched on CNET and basically thought I knew what I wanted. Went to Best Buy and realized I was wrong. After buying the antivirus and all the other shit I'd need for the cheaper computer, it would have only been a hundred dollar difference between it and the macbook. AND after some skillful negotiating, the guy said he'd give me a discount on the mac. Made some calls (THANKS AGAIN!!!!!) and decided to go for it!! 

So, here I am. Once I stop trying to out-think this computer and realize it isnt trying to f*ck me, I think I'll love it! So far, I kinda already do....but feel very.uninformed. VERY. 

YAY for a fun new computer!! YAY YAY YAY!!! 

Long, but interesting...I promise..

Yeah yeah it's long...Deal with it. I added pictures to entertain.

Went to the doctor yesterday. While I was bored, I took a picture of a poster in his office and highlighted what I fractured....

I kinda expected some AWESOME news and when I didnt immediately get it, I was pissed. He told me, I could heal wrong and face a long road ahead...and basically I wasn't out of the dark just b/c I felt better. THEN I HAD XRAYS! Annnd..I'm healing better than 90% of his other patients with the same injuries! HOORAY! I'm a medical marvel! Alright, not really..but he was surprised.

He'd originally planned to send me to two other scans yesterday for bone density, etc. Once he saw my xrays, he decided not to!!!! I guess compressions get worse before they get better. The bone often hasnt fully compressed at the initial injury, so that's why I had to go back. One of my bones compressed more (t7) and the other did not! That's apparently good news!

So, wasn't as rockstar as I thought, but I'm doing quite well! I'm permitted to work out a little (like a bike or something) but just stop if it hurts. I "might" have problems in 20 years...like disk problems. And I will likely have arthritis in it. And I'm gonna lose a little height...Crazy, huh?! (He was trying to give me all the scenarios). He said I might have issues from here on out...but then again, I might just have them sporatically. Just depends. But, hey, I feel pretty damn lucky.

So...happy hour pics as promised!

Sarah with her beer basket...and her baby...lol!


Listening for the little one....Yeah. Sarah's face is priceless.


Cute tastic.


So, guess who is now going to Mahogany tonight?! Yeah, that's me... I'm awesomesauce. Apparently, my presence is desired....haha! :)

READ ME!!!! So, how WEIRD is this:
I had a boyfriend at the age of...well..young. He was a jerk. Long story short, we ahem...had some experiences I think I've blogged about before that I'm not extremely proud of and cant stand remembering. *shudder* blah. He was crazypants. He still IS crazypants (He found me on facebook). Anyway, aside from the name changing (cause he did), slight stalking (cause he did) and moving far far away (thank GAWD he did), I havent heard from him except facebook..where he inevitably creeped me out again...hahahah..

Okay...so...our parents HATED each other..and hated each other's kids. I mean.. I likely appeared as some corrupting hussy. And he appeared as a crazypants abusive stalker (he really was though). Anyway...guess who put two and two together that I now WORK with his MOTHER. OH.MY.GAWD. She totally doesnt remember who I am...I am confident of that. I'll keep it that way b/c I love her..She's fab and fun to work with (she's not in my dept) and frankly, I woulda hated me at "x" years old if I were his mother, too...so no hard feelings. But, WHOA. SMALL.WORLD.

I am going to get a salad now in preparation for my binge eating at Mahogany. That is all.

Johan the crow must go.

The above is a picture of Johan. I named him. Johan VonCrow. He travels offices in our dept as a prank. When I was out with the broken back, he made his way into MY office perched atop my computer like you see here.

Someone impt just came in who I'd never met...and I think Johan scared her...It might be time for him to leave. haha...People are gonna start to think I'm crazy..well...crazier...

The alum thing was fun last night! Not a ton of people were there, but we had a good time...Sarah won beer..which I found comical since she's a little on the impregnated side of things. I took a few funny photos and shall post later. :)

Other thing I did last night that made me VERY happy: curled up in bed with my dog and my Glamour magazine...a cherished routine. If I have time, I always read it in bed the day I get it. I only made it halfway before passing out last night, but I look forward to the rest...It's the little things, people...

Dude. I head back to the doctah today...I bet he'll clear me to run marathons, people! I'm doing so much better. Granted I cant stretch, arch, jump, dance...Blah. But, I am a speed walker. SPEED.

Accidentally passed up a work dinner at Mahogany this week. Blah. How'd I manage that?! *sigh* Also just got invited to a meeting in KC next week...so trying to find a hotel and flights and hoping I get to see Caitlin! Woo hoo!

Countdown to Bond.James Bond. has begun.....

Quantum of Solace.

Yeah yeah, it's a movie..but what a good name. I decided it shall be my blog title today b/c I enjoy it...and b/c I wanna get the hell outta here to head to happy hour and needed a title.

Things:
1. Got tix to Bond. One showing was already sold out. That either means people dont have lives...or I'm not the only one excited.
2. Everything in my fridge says "with added calcium" or is already a product with it naturally. Whatever.
3. I woke up SO late today. I mean..SO LATE that I'm gonna have to wash my hair before happy hour b/c I didnt do it this morning. Yeah.
4. TU happy hour tonight. See you there.
5. No one died on Gossip Girl. I stayed up late to watch it on my dvr and was disappointed. Grr.
6. I'm dying to work out. Hopefully doc will release me to do SOMETHING tomorrow when I see him.
7. I've officially commenced Christmas shopping...well..idea shopping more like it. Whatever. I dont even know what I want for Christmas. *sigh* Do you?
8. My work inbox is out.of.control. I have things tagged, starred, etc and I dont think my system makes sense anymore.
9. 2009 is around.the.corner. Can you believe it? I'm looking forward to it actually... not that 2008 was bad at all...but I'm ready for a new year. :) I'm all weird about my love of New Years though. You people know that. I always blog about it.

See ya at happy hour if you're coming! :)

Getting dressed in the dark ;)

So, I did it. I broke em out. I woke up at some ridiculous hour only to be FREEZING my BUTT off. I sleepily fumbled through my drawer (in the dark) til I felt the ever-so-cute-and comfy...and more importantly WARM...thermal pj pants. Half the contents of my bottom drawer were on the floor at this point, but whatever. Stupid cold weather. In some aspects, it's fun...but then I think.... ice storms, power outages and defrosting (Oh my! haha) *sigh* Eh well...it also means Christmas lights, holiday cards, hot chocolate, Christmas MUSIC, dressing my dog in a Santa outfit she hates, New Years...I could go on and on. Yay! :)

Every winter I've promised myself to not be in this apt by NEXT winter. Alas, here I am...I forget how COLD it gets. I really really want to completely revamp the bedroom slowly but surely from furniture on up, so maybe it's the time to get a cozy rug and some thick curtains in the process to keep my thermal loving ass warm at night. Who knows.

You know what comes out this week, people?! BOND! JAMES BOND! I know some of you wouldnt take me for an action flick girl..but I LOVE it. Romantic comedies are for when I'm sick at home and half drugged out. Otherwise, let's blow some shit up! WOO HOO! haha.. (Daniel Craig isnt so bad, either).

Speaking of movies, I somehow booked myself for Twilight next Friday evening (opening night). I dont even know what it's really about. Maybe I'll grab the book and read it this weekend...maybe (doubtful). My friend, Brandy, is apparently crazy-obsessed. Wanna go? We can likely get more tickets. Do you know what it's about? Vampires, right? Vampires scare the HELL out of me...so this might be a bad idea. *nervous face*

So, I head back to the doctor on Wed for more xrays to see how I'm healing! I think I'm healing quite well, but hey...they didnt give me the letters "MD" after my name, so whatever. I'll get his opinion. Cross your fingers.

I'm working my way through the thank-you's. It meant SO very much to have so many people supporting me and being there...whether it was cooking things, flowers, cards, a text, a visit, a phone call...Just meant a lot, people. :) I know why I have the friends I have...not that I didnt know that before...but I'm just so very blessed.

Anyway, I hear someone DIES tonight on Gossip Girl (hear that Sarah H and Lauren?!) DIES! WHAT?! O.M.G. I hope it's Bart. I'm over him. Gooooodbye Bart.

Venturing into the rain now...It's lunchtime, people! :)

This is what a good weekend looks like. :)

1. A haircut I'm super happy with!

2. Low key, good times hanging at oscars since my back is getting betttttter!!! The pic with Michele is as random as it looks.. haha.. dont ask. :)

So, I had my stylist add a little dark to blend the front of it better, but add blonde everywhere else. I'm stayin blonde. :) She didnt wanna do too much b/c she didn't want me to change my mind (again) and damage it.

I also got some cute-tastic skinny jeans! Annnnnd I got....a COAT RACK! I've been wanting one for so.long. but am really just too lazy to order one online. Seems contradictory-online ordering and lazy...Anyway, I didnt care enough. But, today, at Bed, Bath and Beyond, there it was....the perfect standing coat rack! But, here is my gripe...

Coat rack sale sign "59.99" except...the litttttle price on the box says "49.99" ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! So, I took a picture with my phone. You cant see the little price very well (upper left) but it's.the.point.

I still got it for 49.99, but seriously...Happy holidays, let's raise the prices! haha.. Speaking of holidays, I think I'm gonna be one of those people...ya know..the ones up at a a ridic hour to get a sale the day afer Turkey Day. My home laptop is about to die. It's seriously on it's last leg. Sometimes I'll be working and it'll just shut off. And it takes a charge abooout 1/2 the time. So, if you see laptop sales, you just lemme know! I dont need anything fabulous. I basically need the internet and word processing with enough memory to hold my pics. I'll stalk cnet for reviews.

So, how many uninformed things have YOU heard since the election? Me? Quite.a.few. And I know I'm not the only one. Maybe I'll do a post devoted to it....

Alright. I'm boring. Sorry. But, I'm happy to be boring today.

Are you going to the TU Young Alum happy hour on Tuesday? You should be. That is all. :)

Yo yo yo yo baby pops..yeah you...come and give me a kiss...

- Yeah. Dont ask. It's in my head. I dunno.

Went to happy hour last night and got BLASTED. haha.. Kidding. Definitely not in the mood for that nor is my back. I did, however, have a glass of wine. Yum. I think that's where I need to stay. One glass of wine or so. :)

Ran into a friend at happy hour with cute hair. She just cut it not too long ago. After conversing about hair longer than anyone should at a happy hour while others look on, I told her I was printing a picture of her and taking it with me to my stylist. hahahaha. Please note: Picture printed from facebook and sitting on my desk. Serious.

Grey's made me bawl like a baby last night. I mean..geez... I always get extra sensitive and kinda weird the week before my little visitor (TMI, well..sorry but it's my blog and this should serve as your warning..haha..), but add an elderly couple all in love....then KILL ONE OF THEM OFF and I'm gonna bawl. Gonna. Then, segway from the elderly couple to Denny and I continued the cryfest. Lord. My dog looked at me like "Seriously?"

So, I want skinny jeans and boots. Will they look good on me (the jeans, that is)? TBD. But, I shall find out tomorrow. I'm looking REALLY forward to a Sat morning of Jax- a hair appt early morning (TOO early for a Saturday) then, I should be done about the time stores open so if I feel like it, might go try on some cutetastic skinny jeans and boots before the weekend crowds hit. Or...and maybe more likely..I'll roll out of bed, barely make my hair appt, get done, go home put on makeup, then head out for the day. lol! Whatever.

So...you know what I HATE buying but is a necessity? Nude bras. I hate them. They look like big bandaids. Can't ya add some lace? Make it fun? Damnit. *Sigh* Anyway, I hate them so much that I accidentally ruined mine (washed it with something red) and I've just been avoiding wearing cream/white for awhile. hahaha.. Serious. Invested in a bandaid yesterday. Ugh. Stupid.

Alright. My ranting is done. Hope you have a fabulous weekend!!! If I dont chicken out...and I like the result, I'll post pics of the haircut! xoxo!

I just wanted some chicken.

I'm unmotivated today. I think you all are unmotivated, too, considering the lack of blogging and commenting going on. I think I stayed up too late watching election coverage.

I find myself a fence-sitter on a lot of issues....I'm a liberal republican...or a conservative democrat. Do I agree with everything Barack stands for? No. Do I agree with all of what McCain stands for? No. Do I even like Sarah Palin? No. hahaha....

Anyway, I was pleased with the win last night and think this is going to be a monumental time for our country. Watching that sea of people at Grant Park was simply amazing. Chatting online, I said "This is better than a rock concert!" hahahaha!

I thought his speech was outstanding. I wasnt in tears or anything, but I thought he spoke like a President last night...and that made me very proud.

Dude. Now I change the subject a little. I was just at the mall. I have this "I'm bored with myself" thing right now which makes me want to go buy things. It's unhealthy really..b/c I.never.find.anything. Anyway...after my unfulfilling trip, I headed to chick fil a in the food court before heading back....

Me: I'd like a number 5.
Bubbly 20 year old: Okay....Can you believe the election last night?
Me: Yeah...
Her: I cant believe that man won. Our country is in TROUBLE. He's gonna ruin it.
Me: Hmm....*not meeting eye contact with her pretending to look through my purse*
Her: I didnt even VOTE. I'm not even registered actually, but I wouldnt have voted for him.
Me: *thinking...dontsayit...dontsayit...she's 20...she works at chickfila...be nice...youll piss off everyone in line...* Hmm...*polite smile*
Her: I cant even imagine what's going to happen...
Me: Can I have ketchup?

Okay, seriously...herein lies my annoyance. I didnt say anything b/c I'm not in the mood nor would it be worth my time anyway. BUT, if you are UNINFORMED enough to believe the President can singlehandedly RUIN our country, I'm glad you're not registered to vote, you moron. Ever heardofa CONGRESS? Whatcha think they do, oh opinionated one holding my chicken? You think they just sit there and have a fashion show? Maybe try on those old George Washington wigs for shits n giggles? Who declares war? Go read the Constitution, Article I, Section 8, my chicken friend. Can the PRESIDENT singlehandedly do much of ANYTHING? Not really. I mean..he's got some awesome veto power. But Congress can even overturn THAT. *Sigh* He's a rockstar with some serious duties and power...but alone...he's not gonna take your chicken away from you, mall girl.

Whew. Stepping down from my soapbox now *straightening outfit and pulling myself together*

At least the chicken was good. Whatever.

This just in

..and unrelated to voting:

http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2008-11-04-greys-smith-departure_N.htm

A democracy at work

I'm tired of the ads.
I'm tired of the signs.
I'm tired of the chatter.

But, gah, I love voting. I havent gone today yet, but I cant wait! It just feels so empowering, ya know. I love that we're having record turn outs this year. LOVE.IT. To say it doesnt matter....it's just not even an argument I could entertain. I make jokes n stuff, but really... to not vote...is just completely and totally lazy and not American. Do I think the ads are excessive? Yes. Do I think spending frivilous money on campaigns that could be better placed elsewhere is dumb? Yes. But..it is what it is and doesnt undermine the actual process' goal.

Anyway, before I get on my soapbox too much, GO.VOTE.

AND..also HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MARY TODAY!!!!!!! HOORAY!!!!

Stuff.

So, someone is giving out sex toys for the vote (See Perez), Starbucks is giving out coffee, KrispyKreme is doing something... I love that businesses are getting involved! But, I also love that it's almost.over. I was sad to hear about Barack's grandma...wow.

At any rate, have you voted?! GO.NOW.

Uh, in other news...When did Kate Winslet get hot?? I mean..you can argue she was hot in Titanic, but really..the below pic is HAUTE. Likely airbrushed, but whatever. You'd let someone airbrush you, dont lie.

Why does "fashion designer" = "heroin addict look" on GG? Seriously. Also, Vanessa needs to get a life. She's not that cute. She's not that interesting. And she's whiney. And Rufus...Rufus needs to stop being an asshole.

And Heidi finally got fired from her job on The Hills. hahahaha. Awesome. But, it's not like it was real anyway. I mean... "Gee, you can have the job! MTV will be filming here then, right? Okay..job's yours." Exactly.

Alright. Stop reading. VOTE. GO. NOW.

XOXO!

Holy hell, it's already November?!

Dude. When did it become November?!

Why do I not own any cute flat shoes? (I still cant wear heels)

Woke up an hour earlier than planned. Why?! Oh, b/c in my genius, I forgot to set my bedroom clock back...not any of my other ones..just the bedroom. Anyway, I had enough time to get my co workers bagels for being so awesomesauce during my bone breakage issues.

Anyhoo... tired.of.political.ads. They're EVERYWHERE! Streets this, economy that. Blah blah blah. The economy sucks. The streets suck..and none of YOU PEOPLE are going to change that. But, I'll still vote in my 20something idealistic perception that you, Ms./Mr. Candidate, have the power to change it all single-handedly. Good luck with that.

So, I was on urban dictionary playing and lookie what I found:

law school

1) A place where stoners and alcoholics can get a graduate degree.
2) An institution where starry eyed idealists have their dreams of upholding justice and benefiting humanity heartlessly destroyed while incurring more debt than a third world country. These poor souls, after three years of brutal Socratic torture and exposure to the cruel reality of the broken justice system and the non-existent job market, come out of law school stoners or alcoholics.

My favorite TU fan...

TU might have kinda choked at AR today...but we still love them.. and when I say "we," I mean me...AND Gracie. :)

Please see a very happy-to-be-home, freshly groomed Gracie modeling my new TU scarf I mentioned below.



They gave her some "pumpkin" package or something.. which basically translates to 20 bucks extra with a weird cinnamon pumkin smelling dog at the end. Whatever.

Hope everyone had a great Halloween!! I did...even thought I didnt go to any parties...But, I'm feeling tons better and I have my doggie back! :)

Jax 1, Gatorade ZERO!

Thank you for contributing to my hair insanity. I shall decide soon. I'm just tired of mine. Ever get like that? That's a dumb question. I know we all get like that. The color is just "eh" and isnt doing anything for my skin tone. I need to commit to either darker or lighter and go with it. I think I might be more tired of the style than the color in all honesty.

Anyway, this morning, I wanted gatorade. Those f*ckers put those caps on SO TIGHT. I tried EVERYTHING. Finally, I took a large knife and stabbed it through the cap and poured it into a cup. Ha. Bastards. I'll show you who wins. Hmph.

Yesterday was harder on me than I thought. I got home and passed.out. for three hours. Ridic. Woke up in time to see Private Practice and Top Design. Neither disappointed. Addison got laid. It's about time. Speaking of tv, are you tired of the Callie/Dr. Hahn story line on Grey's? I am. I mean..look.. I dont care about the lesbian story line..AT ALL. I think I'm just bothered that the story line is almost intended for shock value. They have to focus on the abnormality of it all and it gets so old. It's like "oooh how can we make the new lesbians shock everyone this week?!" Old.

So, this hasnt been formalized yet, but looks like I get to do a developmental opportunity at work! I get to help out with some legislative stuff while someone's on maternity leave. Like I said, not finalized yet, but pretty cool, right?! :)

My co worker and friend, Van, got me the most kick ass TU scarf, people! It's blue and gold striped and I think I shall wear it around the office. Look for a photo soon.

I'm still bummed that my costume isnt gonna get any play this year. *sigh* I guess I should send it back. I wonder what the return policy is. I bet I could make someone feel badly for me. Eh? Likely.

Kinda got pressured into a Mary Kay makeover thing tonight. I'll let you know how it goes. I guess I could always use more lip gloss and an eye makeup remover or something. Whatev.

EXAMPLES!

Part of this is b/c I really wanted to do a poll b/c Carrie always does them and I think they're fun. LOL! Honestly, I dont think I have any idea what I'm gonna do and it will be a decision on the day...depending how I feel. You see, this is how I make decisions. I toss it around...mention it...toss it around...then actually do something about it. *shrug* Whatev! :)


But, hey.. vote anyway b/c it's fun! LOL! (and uh, the people who already commented rock my socks off! This isnt b/c I'm ignoring you...but more b/c I'm bored and want to create a poll...lol..hahaha! I do agree and think I might be more comfy as a blonde today. Tomorrow? Who knows.)

I think I need a weekly poll. I shall adopt this.

Okay, dont judge the style (thats a WHOLE different matter) in the pics...but we've got...

Blonde.....prolly around this color, maybe a little darker actually.

or brown... likely around this color. Its the same color (pics were only weeks apart) but I like the way it looks in the white dress better.. Hmm..

poll by twiigs.com

Live, from my DESK!

I'm at work! YAY! I came in late and am leaving early (so I shouldnt be blogging, huh), but I'm here! Feels good to be back in my chair...in my office...ahh..

Anyway, of the many things I determined, I determined to change my hair once and for all. I dont have my appt til next weekend, but....here are my mental options.

I'm bored, so I want something sassier. I feel like short hair can be "cute" and well..I dont want to be "cute." I prefer sexy, sophisticated, sassy.. ya know.. those words. Much better than "cute."

That said:
1. Going shorter and browner. Either Ashley Tisdale shorter (aka only a couple inches) with a different style to it or actually REALLY shorter like just above my shoulders.
2. Going shorter and blonder. In this event, I will likely go above my shoulders like this.

So, if I go browner, I dont think I'd go AS short. I dunno. I've had three votes for browner and shorter, but I am still thinking blonder and shorter. There's just something I love about being blonde...

Why is this such a hard decision? Wow. Okay, now vote.

I just cant wait to get on the road again..

See what Joy brought me! My mom's balloon behind Joy's. But she got me the cuteness that deserved photo lovin. :) Yeah, I put my sunglasses on the bear. Today got boring, people. I'm sorry.. It just did. I pity my children someday. You know they'll have sunglasses. Please ignore the bamboo plant I managed to kill. I'm still watering it. I live in denial, people.

Below please see a photo I took last week:

My cookie bouquet and muffins and cookies Jenny n Brooke brought me. The casserole is not featured and many muffins are missing. Buuut you get the gist.

So I didnt drive today. Whatever. But, I DID go to the mall (I made Dennis take me) and I got some fun new makeup and a couple cute sweaters (I had a fastcash coupon at express). HOORAY! I cant decide if I like the makeup. I got the Lancome dual finish powder. Been wanting to try it and Joy recommended so I just went for it. But, it has a strong smell.. kinda perfumy... TBD on whether it'll stick. Sephora lets you return. So who knows!

Gonna seriously go to work tomorrow b/c I cannot.sit.on.my.sofa.another day. I'm gonna take it easy.. dont worry.. But, if I feel up to it, I'm GOING!

Alright, I need to drug myself now and go to sleep. XOXO. Love you guys!

Kung Foo Surgeon freaks me out

Dude. I've been working from home. Dr. Rey on Dr. 90210 kinda freaks me out that he does kung foo in between surgeries in his scrubs. He's a weirdo. But, I'll tell ya... I'd let him do my boobs. Cause I think he's good. And watching 90210 all day makes me think I need my boobs done..ya know..post children. So, maybe in like 10 years? haha! While I'm SO HAPPY for you pregnant chicas out there and cant WAIT to shower you with adorable little baby shoes, hats, blankets, etc...I definitely dont have babies on the brain. I think "babies?....I guess I'd get a boob job afterwards..." Yeah. See. LOL! I forget you have to have em done every 10 years...crazy right? Not babies..but boobs... Wow. Anyway, you get it.

So, last night, I thought "F*ck pain meds! I havent taken them ALL day! I dont need em!" BAD.IDEA. I had a HORRIBLE night. I finally took one too many pain meds at 7am and was comical on my 10 am conference call. I think I told my co workers I was a badass. I caught myself, but seriously. Good Gawd. I then proceeded to pass out til 1pm. I'm doing better now. haha..

So, Joy rocks my socks off! She brought me FLOWERS last night in an adorable little teddy bear in a blue (TU) cheering outfit!! She also brought me a balloon! I love it! I hadnt seen her in forever, but thanks to blogger, it felt like yesterday. I mean..really. The internet is amazing. It really felt like we'd been hanging out this whole time! Anyway, I took pics but am charging my camera so I can post them later tonight. :) My mom got me some funny cards and balloons, too and they'll be featured!

Guess what's on tonight!!! The Great Pumpkin CHARLIE FRIGGIN BROWN!! Dvr it, people. :)))

Well, I need to get some more work done. Goal today: drive. I shall attempt this mission later. Hopefully.