Diggity vs. Dignity

I said "diggity" in an email today and spell check tried to correct it to "dignity." I laughed. I have a strange sense of humor...esp since I said "diggity" in the first place. Eh. Whatever.

So, I got home yesterday and immediately sat down to watch LOST. Oh. My. Gawd. There's so much to say... Mrs. Hawking...yeah...after some online research, the chick with the gun's name is Ellie. What's Mrs. Hawking's name? Eloise. Right. So..um.. are you thinking what I'm thinking? That it was FARADAY'S MOM?! I love that show. Love.it. And "Put the gun down, Widmore?!" When he said that, did your jaw hit the floor?! I'm pretty sure my brain almost exploded at.that.moment. Awesome. AWESOME.

So, today, I have a rather large picture of a deer on my wall in my office. Why? Oh...b/c I've never seen a live one face to face and my coworkers are astonished at this.. haha.. I love my coworkers.. I smiled. I also had some awesome stationery with my name on it from someone I worked with for a meeting! I mean.. way to come back to work after a long week of travels...funny decor and awesome gifts! Not a bad return. :)

Tonight-Dennis' bday!!! Maybe a movie after. :) And tomorrow is a certain Sarah's BABY SHOWER! I went to Babies R Us yesterday....wanted my gift to have a "theme"...ya know.. like "traveling" or "winter" or "bathtime." Well, lemme tell ya, I ended up re-starting my theme a zillion times and ended up with a hodge podge of stuff. It was like going to Target for "one thing" and not getting the basket. By the end, you're balancing all the items in your arms looking ridiculous. Whatev. :)

Happy Friday! Have a great weekend if I'm not seeing you tomorrow! :)

Kansas Toll Roads

...freak me out a little.

So...you get a ticket at one booth...then when you exit, give second booth dude or dudette your ticket and pay them. So, you're stopping twice.

The whole thing is just odd.

And...guess who might get to testify at the House about a bill?! yeah-yuh! :)

Today: good overall. Met key players in the arena I'll be working for awhile. Sun was shining. A heat wave came through (like 25 degrees..haha). Was exhausted by dinner, but did some glad handing and made it. But, missed Lost. Hells bells.

Gotta admit. Despite the weather, etc, it felt damn good to get dressed up in a suit and be a part of the legal jazz...TEMPORARILY that is.... Hope the streets are nice and clear when I get in!!!

Identity Crisis?

Okay, so...before I start writing, please know this is not aimed at you. The people Im referring to dont read my blog...of that I'm confident. And I'm not just referring to the present, but more just a general rant anyway...

So, you know what totally bugs? When "me" takes on a "we" and loses the "my" and the "I" in life. What do I mean? Oh...I just will NEVER understand how or WHY someone would want to lose their identity just b/c they're dating someone. It's such an odd concept to me.

"Can you hang out Friday?"
Response "Well, we were going to ...."

Alright. That's cute. But for real. It feels so fair weather. And if you cant be without your SO (significant other) long enough to have a meal, there's something wrong with you. I'm sorry, but there is. You bring different things to conversations and make relationships more exciting when you have your OWN lives, too....as in "ME, MY, MINE."

Granted, I know I have a different opinion than a lot b/c I've had long distance things before...so I'm used to being "party of one!" haha.. and I'm an only child... But... really, when I like someone....or love someone....of COURSE I want to be around them....frequently. The thought of locking myself away for a weekend with someone I like seems incredibly appealing oftentimes... I also feel like it's important...integral actually... to include them in my day and the occurences of the same...even if in little texts or a call...As long as I feel "wanted/included," I'm pretty happy...haha...But, if I was around someone EVERY.SINGLE.FREE.MOMENT.24/7, I'd lose my shit. It's not like they're a child taking a first step. You can miss an hour or two of each other's lives. Please also know I'm reffering WAY less to marriage. I mean..hello...you live together. Duh.

I was just texting a friend tonight and something she said triggered my diatribe. Sorry. haha...

Things I learned today

1. The sunroof switch looks like the dome light in my rental car. (think snow. highway. roof opening. me cursing)
2. People in Kansas drive really fast in bad weather in little cars. I think it's b/c Kansas is kinda dull and people have to make things exciting by risking death on the roads? Eh?
3. The dinners I CAME HERE FOR apparently get cancelled when legislators dont come thanks to bad weather. (seriously-been meeting with pac groups and coalitions and attending session, so it's not all a wash...but the dinners...yeah. whatever.a little aggravating.)
4. The rental car ice scraper is a piece of shit.
5. I need some dressy flat shoes for walking in ice while wearing suits b/c heels just made me look like I was a one woman show.
6. Coastal bars often have dollar bills on walls, ceilings, etc. This started b/c fishermen used to tack a dollar bill to wall on the way out b/c if they didnt catch anything, they could still come back and buy a beer. (Went to a beer with a coastal theme with dollar bills everywhere. We asked.)
7. The newspeople, ads for law firms, etc....all seem ridiculous in other cities...but seem perfectly normal in your home city. Like friends almost. Odd.
8. As much as I really dont have a serious opinion about breastfeeding that I'd be willing to defend in a fight (and am not trying to start a debate or anything), I feel for my co worker who has a baby in the NICU and is attending these meetings with me (to train me). She has to pump...and today she had to do it in a COAT closet in the hotel to get away and find somewhere with a plug. When we were at a restaurant, she had to do it in the bathroom...the ONLY bathroom...while she hacked off a girl waiting in line. Like she doesnt have enough stress with a baby in the NICU. Gawd. I just felt for her. We need more private areas for things like that. Just saying. It's the principle.
9. My computer has to "install a security certificate" so I have 3 min before it shuts down. YIKES. Hurrying....
10. I hate messy hotel rooms. I often make my bed and clean my own. This isnt something I learned....something I kinda already knew...haha... Whatever. I'm feeling the pressure of the clock.. Agh.. 2.5 min.....AGH...

Whatever, clock wins. I hope the weather in Tulsa or wherever you are is getting better and you're all safe!! It's brrrrr cold here, but I dont think it's anything dangerous....hopefully. Try to blog more after security install!

Muah HAHAHAHA! (that's me..laughing in the face of danger)

(you love how overdramatic I can be. admit it.)

Today, I....

* got to work
* asked opinions about cancelling my trip to KC (supposed to drive at 7am Tuesday morning)
* most said cancel....
* except one of the "external" supervisors (in other words, MY other supervisor while I'm filling in for maternity leave girl). His advice (at 11am), "If you can get a flight out today, I'd just go today..."
* Cancelled my rental car from Tulsa. Called business travel. Within minutes, I was on a flight for this evening, had a rental car at the airport, had a hotel....and had lengthened my trip by 2 days. Poo. Yeah, I said poo.
* Started moving methodically through my checklist: (1) finish VP's speech for tomorrow (2) finish VPs powerpt for tomorrow (3) give her final copy of both hoping for no revisions (there werent any.) :)
* Arranged for Dennis to watch Gracie (THANK YOU!)
* Wrapped up tasks, headed home to pack at approximately 2:30. Lemme just say. Ice-0, Edge-1- Yeah-yuh!!!!
* Handed G dog and her booty-biotics (she's still taking them) to Dennis
* One bundled Jax and one stuffed suitcase later, I gripped the handrail (no more broken back this year for me) and made it to the Edge pushing time...haha..
* A delayed flight, an hour drive in a slightly odd little rental car, an accidental assignment to a handicapped hotel room (changed now...but it was comedy)...oh....and a chipotle burrito...HERE I AM (rock you like a hurricane)

Yeah, you didnt need all those details, but I gave them anyway... How crazysauce, right?!

PS....have you seen the youtube video of the female reporter commenting on Barack and Michelle's loving relationship? Go find it. ("Barack and Michelle do WHAT together") Not linking it while on my work computer. It.is.comedy...but it's vulgar...haha.. that's your warning.

And did you know hotels keep chargers for phones that people abandon?! Yeah.. I mentioned I wasnt gettin good wireless and I needed it b/c I forgot my palm's charger, the (awesome college stoner type) guy at the desk said "We've got a boxa chargers people left if you wanna go through 'em." DUDE. I FOUND ONE! How awesomesauce is that?!! So there's your FYI for the day!!

Today- a slight charlie foxtrot ("cf"), but I'm here. I'm safe. I'm fed. I'm charging (phone. duh)). I'm happy. :)

Stay safe and warm, people!!! :)

The most diabolical game IN.THE.WORLD.

Bahahahahahaha...(keep reading) 

Okay, who knew it was going to SLEET on Friday night? Whoa. I used to feel like I was in a toy car in the Pontiac, but the Edge is HEAVY. I read it was great on ice. I don't plan to test it more than I have to (I hate driving on ice) but was nice to feel safer. :) Still have moments of "I wish I got better gas mileage" but I'm hoping they'll subside...or rather gas wont go up to 4 bucks again....

Friday was fun. Sara and I hung at Oscars for quesadillas (highly recommend) then headed to White Owl. Apparently, matching sweaters with Brandy (oops) means we should take a pic covering our faces with them? I dunno. But it turned out funny. :) As you can tell, I went more blonde again! I think my stylist thinks I'm crazy...darker...lighter...shorter...longer...haha..

Saturday, FINALLY cleaned the apt. I dont know how my dog has any hair left on her body after all I vacuumed. Anyway, Eric and I decided to have game night, complete with some leftover tailgate coronas (I love corona), a board game and pizza. Apparently 2 player games are hard to find (recommendations for games and places to purchase please), so we opted to try Backgammon. Having never played, we started in with the instructions, settling in with our beer and pizza. 

Um..yeah... apparently it takes more than an MBA and a JD to figure out the (insert announcer's booming voice)"oldest game in the world." Not easily defeated, we went to youtube for instructions...where we met this guy. He lost us around video number 3, but we had fun laughing at his..ahem..interesting descriptions of the most "diabolical" game in the world. Yeah. Backgammon. Diabolical.Who knew? *shrug* (watch the video. picture us totally enthralled waiting for enlightenment about backgammon.Hilarity will ensue.)

Annnnnnnnnnnnd...Sarah, Kari and I are going to seee...NKOTB!!!! I remember my babysitter went to their concert and passed out b/c she was so excited. Yeah. Wow. 

In other news, Friday's presentation went well! I also helped my VP come up with an AWESOME message for our next big meeting. And, my boss and I came up with a way for me to pass off a couple projects so I can finally get some air while I'm covering for the other chick. Whew. :) This week, I travel to Kansas for some important legislative stuff...nervous. Also nervous about the road conditions. (Say a prayer I dont get stuck in Kansas. Thank you).

Time to pry myself away from Tabitha's Salon Takeover and go run errands...Hope you had a great weekend!!! 

Post Holiday Haters. Boo.

So, today, I developed a theory. You see.. most every January/Feb is kinda blah. I mean.. I dont like those two months very much at all usually-esp February. But, so far.. I have a new car, I'm having a pretty good year and yeah.. well.. I'm chill. *shrug*

That said, this week alone, I've had a manager at work get snippy at me (not my boss, but still). I had that chick be a b*tch to me for being in the tanning bed b/c she cant tell time or write it down correctly. And today, I walked out to my (new) car :) and there was a note in my door.... I had parked in the side lot by my building (aka where there are always about 10 out of 12 empty places on a typical day. Anyway, the note said "this is a private parking lot. remove your car or I'll have it towed." Um. Really? Was that necessary? So, I scribbled on the back "If you'd asked nicely, I would have obliged. Enjoy your day and your attitude issue! :)" haha... I felt like writing looooots of other things, but no need. Fairly certain my NICE comment did the trick anyway. 

So, I think people have a case of the post holidays ass hole in them. Yup. And they're not gonna change my mood. Even if I feel like blowing up, I plan to be annoyingly pleasant. I'll let you know how it works...

Dude. Grey's was awesome tonight! I mean.. it was sad. Gawd. I mean.. is she dying?! I officially think Private Practice and Greys should not be one after the other. Esp when people are dying like that. It was emotional overload. Maybe that's why people are cranky and leaving notes in people's car doors? Eh? Just a thought.

Presentation at 8am. Too.early.for.Jax. But...I have a hair appt tomorrow!!!! I love having my hair did. Yup. Love it. 

I need a vacation. Welcoming the weekend.... :) Wish me luck on the presentation..and getting there at 7:45 am...haha

"If my day's starting with anal issues, no telling how it'll end"

- my text to Michele this am in response to hers about not wanting to start stuff today...

Obviously, I was referring to Gracie. She's fine now. Apparently, my dog is predispositioned to infections in that region. Awesome. Poor thing. :( She was baffled to be in the new car AND at the vet this morning. Not a happy dawg. She's medicated now and doing fine. I told her "See, this is what happens when you eat poison instead of fiber.. See.." She just tilted her head. (Shes a-ok with the poison thing now btw). 

LOST INFO FROM THE PREMIERE. WARNING.

A letter to Cuse and Lindelof,

I think I want to make babies with you.. or one of you. Or both. Whatever. Whoever is responsible for the show tonight, yeah. B/c it was AMAZING. I mean.. I didnt know who I was rooting for! Ben? Sayid? I mean we all know I want Sayid to be my personal bodyguard, but I think he might be seriously confused and/or disturbed. But, do we EVER know if Ben's good? No. Never. Love that. And "Bentham" isnt dead?! SHUT.YOUR.MOUTH. And soldiers? Where did THEY come from? I love them. They're dead. I dont care. I love them. And the extras? Good call on killing them off with fire darts. *affirmative nod* That kicked ass! I dont think I trust Sun right now. Also, I cant tell what's a flash fwd right away versus a back.. agh.. love that! Thanks for removing Claire..at least for awhile. She's annoying. Anna Lucia storyline=genius. You're brilliant. *insert praising motion with hands*  Finally, you totally added JOKES to the show.. that were FUNNY (for us real fans, that is). Ahh.. kudos. applause. You rock. Thank you for not dumbing down the season premiere in hopes to lock in more viewers. You have your viewers and we're loyal bitches. XOXO. Keep it up, you sexy Lost beasts. I'm confused as ever and absolutely loving it. Thank you. 

Jax. 

Most of all I am SO looking forward to the Lost Diary tomorrow (READ IT. LOVE IT. The guy is hilarious shit). 

OTHER STUFF AGAIN

Alright.. Those Chemistry.com commercials are annoying. "I vow to never wear a flannel nightgown."...."How about you vow to never wear a nightgown?" Sick. Dude. What?! No wonder match.com or whatever rejected you. Take your flannel-loving-ass and get off my tv. And please take your creepy boyfriend with you wanting you to be naked. Thanks. I mean.. who does that.. It's like "Mom! I'm in a commercial.. I'm telling this girl I met online to be naked for me." Sick. 

FINALLY. IN ALL CAPS: DO YOU WANT TO GO TO NKOTB with me at BoK center? Tix on sale Saturday. Likely presale on Friday...maybe. So, lemme know!  :)

 

Always end on a pro....

Involved. All Around. Overly social....um...um...pro...need a pro...Fashionable? OMG.. She did NOT just say "sisterly." OMG. 

I dont need to explain that. Some of you will get it. :)

I'll end on a pro. Promise. 

Today, 

1. I LOVED driving my car to work. LOVED. Despite some buyers remorse. Did I tell you I was one of TWO cars the dealership sold yesterday...all day? This market is nutso. 

2. It's no secret I've been slammed at work. I'm covering for someone on maternity leave...as in covering her WHOLE STATE...as well as my two states...and the vice presidents. Someone got pissed about me not getting to something..or rather calling them about it when they wanted me to. This is a long story and it really wasn't a huge thing, but let's just say it was really.frustrating. when I'm busting my arse and going in 100 different directions. It is what it is, but it totally bummed me.

3. I got props from one of my VPs... felt better.

4. Went to the gym to tan (it makes me feel better sometimes. whatever) and some lovely young lady (whatever) accused me of jumping in front of her in line.. by banging on the door while I'm tanning and saying something rude. WHAT?! Dude. It's a tanning bed. And I didnt cut you.. and it's 10 minutes. Learn to tell time b/c you obviously messed up. Get a life. 

4. YAY drove my car to show Eric and hung out for a bit! :) Felt tons better!!! 

5. Got home and realized G money's sacs...ya know...from the summer incident(sick)....needs to be fixed again. Dude. Seriously. WTH?! I think they're infected again...and I had it done like a month ago. Grr. Two trips to the vet in one week=BOO. I know this is TMI, but argh! 

6. Pro....pro...um....Tomorrow is another day, Gracie's booty will be fixed..haha, I have an awesome new car I'm kinda really loving, saving the Bachelor for Tuesday night is amaaazing...and....LOST IS ON TOMORROW! LOST.IS.ON. 

...and did I mention sporty? cosmopolitan? Right. 

"That's an outstanding idea. Let me get back to you."

- my phrase of the day.

Anyway, check out this awesome pic of the new stadium! GO TU!

I've had a long day. Filled with some frustration. But, its ending well and that's all that matters! And luckily.. frustration had NOTHING to do with the new carrrrrrrrrrr I'm getting ready to drive home!! :) YEEEAAAYY!! :)

See this?

Yeah, THIS IS MY NEW CAR!!!!!!

I went after work...alone...determined to drive it and talk price b/c I am/was so tired of shopping, haggling, dealing, getting upset, etc. I likely make it such a bigger deal than it needs to be. But, I got a great price on a great car and I'm happy. That's all that matters. AND I did it by myself (If you take away the numerous *slight* temper issues, frustration, and a few tears with those who've helped me (Eric). Oh and I had assistance via cell phone. Duh). And this is my first car since 2003! haha!

I may have buyers remorse, so I'm just gonna go ahead and list all the things wrong with my other car....Well wait...not yet... but I will tomorrow.. Writing them out will make me feel better after I go over to the credit union for paperwork...haha.. 

Anyway, yay Ford Edge Limited!! 

Again, I may have buyers remorse...so....only positive comments allowed. If you prefer hummers, hondas, horseback....save it for a little bit before you tell me. Gracias. xxoo. 

AND OMG.. How good was GG tonight?! The Chuck story made me happy inside. HAPPY. INSIDE. Blair is gonna kick.some.ass. "I need to wait for my moment and I'm going black ops... Off the radar.. No accountability"-Blair. AWESOME. Bitchy Blair is my fav! Havent watched the Bachelor yet b/c it took me 4.5 hours to decide on and buy said car. And... I'm exhausted. Spending large sums of money makes me feel like I've run a marathon.. ya know.. if I did things like that.... haha.. ;) 

And finally.. HAPPY INAUGURATION DAY!!! 

Hilarity Ensues....

I dont like posting videos b/c they take up a ton of room. But, dude... GO WATCH THIS. BAH HAHAHAHAHAHA!

Really?!

Approximately 1/4 thing of rat poison- amount my mom reported Gracie "could" have eaten

5 minutes- time it took for me to calm down. (I was a little miffed)

10 minutes- time it took to go get G money

3 websites- all it took before I freaked out 

20- amount of minutes before I was sitting at Woodland West

Convo with Dr. Mike Jones (his name is Mike Jones..awesome) and 60 dollars later made me feel better. We treated her as though she'd ingested the poison, but thankfully it wasn't the kind that is immediately fatal. BUT, the reaction to rat poison might not show up for 10.days. AND it causes internal bleeding. slowly. :( This one is reversed in dogs by taking Vitamin K, so that's what she's on. Better safe than sorry. What an evening! 

Seeing her at the vet's is amusing, though...I hold her and she puts one paw on either side of my neck and holds on for dear life. I'm serious. You'd crack up if you saw it. She puts her head on one shoulder almost as if she's hiding her face, shakes, and digs her feet into my shoulders until I pry her off to put her on the table. It's ridiculously pathetic and cute at the same time. 

Most importantly, she's okay. But what an evening. When I have children, I pity their pediatrician. *sigh* haha... 

Thug Life ("should I add 4- eva?") ;)

Week=stressful. Weekend=goooooood.

1. Friday night pizza and drinks at Stonehorse with Laura and Sara. :) Yum. Any place that has peanut m&ms at the bar rocks my world. (And their pizzas are amazzzing.. as is most everything else there). Ran into my favorite Mary, too! (Love you, MML) :)

2. Saturday, baby shower bonanza for Sarah :) See the cute photo I made them do? See it? Yeah. Adorable. 

Here's how Sat went....in this order. 

* YUMMY breakfast/brunch with Eric at Wild Fork. (Best OJ in Tulsa. Hands down.) They have zoo art on the walls...like art that the zoo animals made. Best ever:

Eric: "I wouldnt pay $300 dollars for that."

Me: *turning around and looking* "It says it goes to the zoo.."

Eric: "It looks like a cat did it.. Wait.. it DID (seeing pic of cat-like animal walking on it with paint on paws)..Is that poop?"

Me: "sick. *cringe*I think it's...food in with the paint.. I think.."

Eric: "It could be poop. It's above your head. Sick. *laughter*" 

* He volunteered to get a gift with me at Babies R Us on the way to look at a couple cars. We made it a quick trip, but had time to play with vibrating baby chairs, make a joke about the gigantor baby faces on the signs inside store (scary!), break the gift registry system for a minute (oops), contemplate why it's called a diaper "genie," and take this photo. LOL! 

From there, went to look at cars. More details to follow. Keep reading. 

Got to shower. Took cute pictures. Nater Tot was featured in a lot of them b/c everything he does is photo worthy. Just sayin. It is. 

Enjoyed wine, fruit (from a watermelon baby carriage crafted by Brooke) and signed a photo frame for baby Lucia....

..and maybe Kat/Brooke drew on the baby inside the frame.. Maybe. And maybe I said his hat should read "thug life" maybe. And maybe we also made Sarah take a pic with it. I love my friends. Love. haha! 

Good shower. Good times. Good friends. :) 

I ended up at ITR for dinner..where some of the group played Uno. Yes. They did. (See Caleb and Craig). 

Ended up stopping in Vintage to hang with Blaze, Sarah, Andrew, Kari, Justin, Josh, etc etc etc (it was a large table... gimme a break with the "etcs") before heading home. :)

All in all, good weekend. Not looking super forward to starting the work week. It's been SO busy for me lately.  Whine Whine Whine. I know. In other news, I think I like a Ford Edge I found. I also think (much like my friends at the shower said about baby names) I'm going to either stop telling people what Im thinking about til I've made a firm decision...or ignore their input about cars. I know people have opinions about American cars, but I think I could really like it...and it doesnt help when someone responds with "Ford? Really? Oh." Shove it up your ass. (not "your" but the person who said that...haha). 

Good to see everyone this weekend!! Bracing for Monday.... 

Things that make you go...hmmm.....

"Thanks for the add." Dude. That's weird. Don't write that on my fb page. It's strange.

The ads for At The Beach featuring a cartoon Donatella Versace. Has anyone else seen recent pictures of her?! I dont wanna look like that and jeez.us, I hope you dont either. Sick. 

That's all. For now. 

Kudos to Duane for the new banner. :) I cant get it to work right on the right side, but that's likely b/c I'm technologically retarded.

Things I dont want to do:

* pack

* clean

* take Gracie to mom's

* run errands

Hmph. Sooo... I'm going to do all the above, but I'm not happy about it. Just sayin. Oh and check out this funny photo of G money wearing my glasses. She was trying to sleep and wasnt happy that I was effing with her. hahahaha! I'm easily entertained. :)

I dont know if I like having a pic of me on the side. Will contemplate. Also, funniest thing ever... Re Beyonce: "She may not wanna put a ring on it, but she might need some spanx on it." LOL! I love E! Love it. 

Hump Day Happenings

Alright, so I dont have lip cancer. (Duh). But, you know what's awesome, DCT..
That's what's awesome. Buy it. Try it. Love it. And it's in a pot. That's so much cooler than a tube. More germy, too.. yum.

While I'm on product reviews, Aveda's hand relief is incredible!! I always buy it in the winter and forgot this year... Thankfully, Eric hooked me up along with some other awesome stuff for Christmas.. woo hoo! We all know how much I HATE dry skin. HATE.IT.

Anyway, I was SO.TIRED. yesterday. I went home and binged on sleep.. (think 5:30-9ish). Yeah. My apartment is a DIS.AS.TER. I have to clean it tonight since I'm leaving town tomorrow. Blah. Ever since I fell and broke my back, I have a fear that I'm gonna need someone to come in my apt when it's messy like this. (It was clean when I broke my back...except for a bra Gracie had lovingly removed from the hamper and littered the living room floor with at some point before I fell. Ugh. Whatever.)

This weekend, I think I am going to drive a Ford Edge and a Murano. From there, I'm going to assign the car dealers to find me one of whichever I want.. in black. I'm tired of this. I'm done. Psssht.

And, I have also found my calling.

Dude.. I missed the TU/Memphis game yesterday, but I hear it was kinda awesomesauce. I mean.. we didnt win, but we ALMOST won!!! GO TU! Chips.and.sal.sa (Lets go Tulsa!).

I'm sure I'll find something to rant about later. Just wanted to blog before my day got insane per usual as of late. Set your dvr.. Lost is on tonight, beeotches. I get to resume fantasizing about Sayid being my personal bodyguard. Yum. Speaking of fantasizing, I had a dream that I was in a bike race...through the mall. What? I won.. (duh, it was in a mall). But, what does THAT mean? *sigh* Whatev.

I would like to praise the below... What is it? Oh.. it's just a picture of the BEST CANDY IN THE WORLD! 

Haribo peaches. I may or may not have purchased a pound of said candy before seeing Valkyrie the other night. Dont judge me. Just go buy them. (candy stores only. for serious consumers. thank you).  Just tape it to my ass, people. That's what Nard's for...

Also, personal fav.. the high school kid after Valkyrie who said "Dude. I cant believe I paid to see a FAILED attempt.." Um, hey.  This might come as a shock...but the Germans did not overthrow Hitler. Sorry to ruin the movie. Wow. Jackass.  

Dude, GG was "eh" tonight. I like Dan and Serena. Like it. Dont like Chuck this episode. So predictable. Disappointing. Twist on the adoptive parents being crazytown. The Bachelor=HOTT. HOTT. HOTT. And I still love Melissa. Sorry if you don't. My blog. My pick. Ha! Annnd finally The City. Every time I see Olivia's dirty looks, I think of the movie Shallow Hal..and think she'd be the shriveled up nurse who is actually a hottie. You know who I'm talking about if you've seen the movie. I think she's evil. Officially.

It only took me about a month....

...to peruse online layouts, select one, update the blog...and decide I just want it to be white and delete the new code from the website I'd found. Yeah. Whatever. Maybe my crazy pills make me indecisive, too. 

I'm watching the re-airing of the Golden Globes fashion show thing. I like watching Juliana Rancic (sp?) interview stars that are out of their minds drunk (or at least a little buzzed) to see if she can adequately cover it up in the interview... Enjoy it. 

I called a new gym today to ask about personal training. This is what transpired..

Me: "Can I talk to someone about personal training packages?"

Them: "Sure, lemme transfer you to Nard.." 

Me: *thinking.. Nard? That cant be right...Okay* "Okay, thanks."

Them: "This is Nard..."

Me: *giggling, confident Im not hearing him right...* "Just wanted to check on your personal training packages..:

Nard (we're just going with that): "Okay, well, depends...How much training do you need?"

Me: *OMG.. Is he asking me if I need to be airlifted from my house? He so is!*

Conversation ensued. I think I'll pop in this week to see if I like the facilities. I guess you get three free personal training sessions when you join! But, I dont know if I want to join. I'd rather stay at my gym and just get trained at this one... I hope Nard is my trainer. We already have that whole humor thing going.. Well, I do. He says his name. I laugh. It works. 

Warning: This post is about birth control. Read at your own risk.

Dude. There's something I'm totally realizing... I think my birth control is making me crazy. Okay, not really crazy....but seriously.. Around that "time," I am an emotional disaster. I dont get all weepy so much, but rather just so touchy it's unreal. And snappy. And and and and... Well, I never used to get like that on my former pill, but that one gave me incredible headaches, so I had to switch.. (Well, that and I had two close friends get serious blood clots on it).

I dont *feel* moody per se...but I AM. I mean REALLY moody. I dont even realize I'm acting abnormally until I'm like "what the hell is my problem?" and I cant answer it with anything worthy of my mood.. haha.. And we know that's a big deal b/c I can rationalize anything. :)

So, after I starting thinking back to recent "episodes," (aka Jax=super bitch) I realized I had been (1) drunk and (2) during that "time" ....when I lost my sh*t. Okay, so I had originally thought it was just the drinking...but I dont think it is... at all actually. I rarely drink to the excess and I've since been toasty and been a pleasant, giggly person like normal. And I can recall some serious moodiness even without the wine.. 

So, then I started researching..

There are message boards after message boards about women with moodiness from bc pills. So, I started researching OTHER pills in an attempt to switch... Most of the other ones seem WORSE than mine! WTF?! And there are tons of complains about lack of sex drive. What?! Um... I dont think a birth control pill should prevent pregnancy by making you not want sex...haha.. I guess it accomplishes the goal, but seriously. Lamesauce. Basically, I think the whole thing blows....

And I ripped the heel thing off my boot. That's not fun either. Hmph. (Just wanted to get all the complaining into one blog). ;) 

Different is good

-Wasnt that Arby's slogan a few years ago? Anyway...I'm sitting here on my sofa.. BLAH. I am itching to do something different and fun and something that would allow some desperately needed unwinding from a rather loooong week before another long one starts (meetings, etc). Frustrated. Tulsa offers limited things esp when I kinda just wanna hop in the car and go...I dunno...camping or dancing or horseback riding (Those are just what I thought of. Dont tease.) I'm in the mood to do something spontaneous and alas...here I am. *cranky face* I get like this sometimes....blah.....I'm going to the gym. I suppose that's "different" from my norm...haha. Hmph. 

Friday mania

I woke up this morning after a SUPER pleasant dream.. Sad to be waking up...

I went to the bathroom to brush my teeth and realized my lip is STILL chapped in one little section only. Upper lip. And it's been that way since before New Years, I think. That's when I freaked out and decided I have something wrong with me.

Went to the macbook. After 5 minutes, decided I have lip cancer.

Drove to work..freaking a little...looked up more. Realized I dont have 8/10 symptoms. But, those two ones I have.. I mean.. what if it's in the beginning stages, people?! I joke now b/c I've calmed down and likely just have really chapped lips..esp since chapstick seems to help. Wow. I need a keeper sometimes.

Crazytown? Ticket for one.. One way.. Thanks.

Jax is....

I love how everyone's facebook status says something about the football game tonight...with the random one in between... like this..

"Mike is ready for the sooners to kick some a**!"
"Jessica is BOOMER SOONER!"
"Ashley loves OSU but is cheering for the sooners!"
"David is making mac and cheese."

haha... What?! I love it.

Things I think are weird...

65,203: ...looking at someone's pics of their bed on their honeymoon from a facebook album. (Mind you, I didnt necessarily say POSTING them is weird so dont get all pissy anyone...but looking at them feels weird, right?! Totally does).  I mean...you'd wanna remember every little detail b/c it's your HONEYMOON for crying out loud. I get it. Take the picture. Whatever. But, still there's something kinda sick and weird about looking at someone's honeymoon bed. Maybe I'm just a pervert. Likely. 

You know you've been shopping for cars too long when...

..you get a call from a salesman telling you he's found the "PERFECT SUV!" He goes on to say...

"Its white (aka not perfect..already lost me), BMW, 50,000 miles...x3. PERFECT shape! One owner...05! When can you come see it?" 

Me: "That's great, but I really dont like white. And actually, 50k is a more miles than I wanted to go if I went used.. and BMW of Tulsa has a white x3 with fewer miles I kinda looked at already. OKC has a black one I thought about at a better price point than what you're giving and I'd likely go for that one if I wanted a used BMW  but thanks so much for calling!"

Him: "Okay, well, we're getting more inventory in tomorrow night. I'll give you a call Friday to let you know what we get in but I bet they'll be something you'll like..."

Me: *thinking...you really wanna bet? Cause I'll win.* "Sure, give me a call. Thanks so much!"

I just want a car. I.just.want.one. EVERYTHING I find, we dont have anywhere near Tulsa in the color I want with the miles (or lack thereof) I'm looking for. I'm not being super picky. *sigh* At least I'm getting more knowledgeable and less afraid. 

Oh and work is busting.my.ass. this week. Sorry (again) if you havent heard from me. I'm getting questions about legislative things in another state and setting up functions, talking to people, etc.. AND have two major meeting next week. Today kinda solidified the busy when I realized I was practically in a run walk so as to not take too much time away from my desk when I went to the bathroom. Yeah. 

Oh and in other developments.. I think I may be allergic to Burt's Bees or something. My lips just kept getting worse! I started back on this stuff I used during the bar exam and it's awesomesauce.. Soft, lovely lips again. You know you want to make out with me. Dont lie. haha.. Kidding. 

Hope you had a great day! :)

Sin City, the Upper East Side...and a sushi date with my dog

Tonight, I grabbed ITR to go! (I grabbed a LOT of food...and ate.it.all). Then, I had just enough time to play a little fetch with G money, chat online, and settle in for GOSSIP GIRL.

Things:

* I dont like Serena AND Blair being nice. This isnt working for me. But, while S was one badass bitch, I like her better with Dan...when Rufus isnt being a tool like he was tonight. And I DO like B and Chuck...but seriously... And if S and D are gonna be together, they'd better BE.TOGETHER. This is worse than 90210 in the good ol days.. Lordy. Ah....good show. Good show. 

* Then, I watched the BACHELOR (b/c apparently Mondays have been taken over by my tv). Jason...aka the one I wanted to win...is awesomesauce. And you know who's MORE awesomesauce? Melissa! The girl who I think should win! The former Dallas Cowboy cheerleader with the awesome personality. Yes. I like her. (Granted, I liked the other bubbly one from whatever season..Jenny...who was also a cheerleader. Whatever).

* And finally, in my OWN life (not my "tv friends"), Michele and I are lockin in our VEGAS conference! WAHOO! I'm so excited!! I kinda want a tropical vaca, too, this year...so I dont think I'll make Sin City super extended...We'll see... But, I've never been to any of the pools there. My gawd, I need to work out. *sigh* haha!

* Oh, and I think I've decided to give up on the SUV...unless I find one that rocks my socks off... I'm not gonna pay for what I REALLY want...so I think I'd be better off in a car. Whatever. I'm alright with it. We'll see. I DO however like the new VW Tiguan a lot...but they're brand.new. Pish posh...

* Alright, enough randomness... but uh...if I see an ad for that Valentine murder movie one more time, I think I'll scream. It's scary as hell (I dont like scary movies)....

Cause baby I'm a put on a show kind a girl....

- B Spears, Circus. :) It doesnt have anything to do with blog...but whatever... Maybe I'll do song lyrics all week...because.I.can.

So, sticking with my "mo photos" mentality, please see one from the week of Christmas! We all rock. Just sayin. 

So, this weekend was pretty good. I, however, still have no new car. *sigh* I found one I kinda heart (which is a new development for those of you dealing with me through this), but it's not under warranty anymore, so that's likely not super smart...ARG. ARRRRG. I think Eric might kill me if I dont find one soon...haha... (he's gone with me a couple times).

Things I did today:

* Started looking for a new bed (if you know of any cool sites online, please send). Transitioned to bathroom stuff.

* Thought "I could paint my bathroom and my LLs wouldnt know...or care..."

* Thought "Man, I dont wanna do that if they're gonna raise my rent again this month like they did last year...b/c then I'll just move soon..."

* Thought "Well, if I'm gonna move, I should think about a house..." 

I spent the next hour looking for houses. What is wrong with me?! LOL! I think I just need to get a car to feel like I've accomplished SOMETHING. Lordy. (Note: I also went to Target and bought a shower curtain I decided I now dont like).

I've stopped drinking dark soda... We'll see how long this lasts, but I'd like it to... I'm not making it a resolution...b/c well that's dumb. I wont stick to it...

I have started the Monday countdown...GG starts back Monday!!!!! And Run's daughters show starts...that I kinda wanna see..b/c they're awesome. Whitney's "The City" or whatever is still tbd.. I find her a little dry. Eh, whatever. It's mtv....I suppose I shouldn't expect an award winning show....haha....

Welcome to the FIRST MONDAY of 2009!! It feels so refreshing...a new year...a new beginning of sorts...*sigh* :) I was gonns blog about something more opinionated, but maybe I'll just save it for tomorrow...My opinionated blogs come out better when I've had time to mentally edit...haha!

Cheers to the new YEAR!!!

Another resolution: to post more pics like I used to! 

Oscars was awesomesauce! New Years was (1) nondrama (2) fabulous!!! It probably tops my list as one of my fav New Years'! Part of it was that I didn't have to really plan much, I was with great people, and it wasn't painfully cold outside!

I dont know where we got this ball thing...but it ended up in a lot of photos. And the "hand on the hip" made its way into almost every photo. Jeez, Jax, get a new pose. haha.. Whatever. It's better than the "I look like Im screaming and my tongue is dyed from my drink" picture I used to take all the time....

Michele's outfit and hair kinda rocked my socks of last night. I decided to put my hair up after dinner and I think I'm glad I did. :) And..I ended up at Laura Mercier the other day (I was debating about it or Bobby). Anyway, I think I loved it last night! It stayed AND I had to wear way less makeup to get the look I wanted! :) 

I've spent most of the day on my sofa enjoying 2009 so far! I just love that feeling of "wonder what the hell I'll be blogging about this time next year.." :) Hopefully it'll be good! I took the day off tomorrow so I could car shop and b/c I had the time I needed to get rid of before it disappeared. I'm hoping I feel more like car shopping tomorrow than I did today. 

A couple other resos: *drink more water*take my trash out before it starts to smell* (lol!)*make comments on other peoples blogs more* keep my apartment clean...not neat...clean*make my bedroom my place* :) Already found a comforter I want and I can make my curtains work with it!!! 

Here's my question..how many times can Bring It On (the one with Hayden) be on tv? Seriously... and sadly...I've had it on in the background so much I just said one of the upcoming lines out loud. Wow. Just wow.  I like it how the "ghetto" girls resemble Jessica Alba and Beyonce. I mean...really. 

Hope you all had a fabulous New Year celebration whether it was a big one or a little, private one. :)