I made a list of 100 things about me once. Maybe it was 101 things. I wonder how different this one will be than that one.
1. I love surprises...but I don't like to know a surprise is coming
2. I am a lot less stressed at my current job than I was at the last one
3. I miss some of the people I worked with terribly and hope I don't lose contact with them
4. I did not want kids until about 5 years ago
5. I did not take my SATs or ACTs, or the PSAT/PACTs
6. My dad would not let me (or my mom) mow the lawn while I was growing up. It was "man's" work.
7. I will ALWAYS be a Dixie Chicks fan
8. I really like the movie "Where The Heart Is"
9. I walked down the aisle to "I Cross My Heart" by George Strait
10. The recessional was the themes to 90210 and Seinfeld
11. I watch way too much television, and realize this will change when my child is born
12. I have to have the television on to fall asleep 99% of the time, and it needs to be something I'm interested it but have seen before
13. I am all about instant gratification...most of the time
14. I made more as a base salary when I was 21 than I probably ever will again
15. I took a $10,000/year pay cut to get into radio
16. People I know often shock me with their intelligence
17. Some also shock me with their stupidity
18. I am possibly the most impatient person you know. (ie: #1 and #13)
19. I got drunk on a country singer's bus, drinking Jager Bombs with him and some co-workers
20. I've always gotten along with more people older than me than younger
21. There are people in my life I should keep in contact with, but don't really have anything to say to.
22. 99% of the time I'm listening to ESPN Radio in my car
23. I ate SUSHI (the raw stuff!) for the first time at Ace Wasabi's Rock N Roll Sushi in San Francisco in 2003
24. I loved San Francisco
25. I love fruit
26. I hate housework
27. I don't mind grocery shopping...the bigger the store, the better
28. when we were looking for cats names, we came across Chamois (pronounced Shammy) and that's how I came up with Sami
29. Our other cat's name is Blu...don't ask
30. I dated a cop once
31. They say sometimes a woman marries her "dad". My dad's a mechanic, my husband is a computer geek. Couldn't be more different.
32. none of my ex's live in texas, but my oldest friend does
33. her brother surprised me by coming from arizona for my wedding
34. he wore a "Vote For Pedro" t-shirt to my reception
35. my husband and i both worked in government downtown madison for 2 years, and met at a bowling alley 6 years later
36. we actually "met" online
37. we met in Feb '04, moved in together May '04, got engaged in June '04 and married in July '05
38. I have occasional carpal tunnel, and it is aggravated by being pregnant
39. i don't have a favorite anything...it changes all the time. movies, television shows, food, etc
40. i think that makes me indecisive
41. i love small town shops and gourmet stores
42. i considered culinary school, once going on a tour of the culinary and hospitality institute of chicago
43. i didn't have the nerve/money
44. last time i went to illinois i used a friend's IPASS to save toll money
45. i love going to IKEA
46. i've had 12 roommates (not counting my husband)
47. in the (almost) 13 years since i graduated high school, there have only been 7 months i didn't have a car payment
48. in those same years, i have had 6 cars; 4 brand new and 2 used
49. my husband never had a car payment until he met me
50. my husband owns every episode of seinfeld that has been released on dvd
51. we have 3 functioning computers in our house at all times, not including the work laptop my husband is using right now
52. we sat outside best buy this past thanksgiving night for 6 hours to get a good deal on a television and laptop
53. i love to travel...by car or airplane.
54. my longest car ride was madison, wi to san francisco, ca
55. i hate answering unknown calls...i give the phone to my husband
56. i tend to look for the goofs/quirks of movies and tv shows. both sets of stairs on Full House lead to the exact same place...(watch it, you'll understand)
57. for a long time, i've felt Ian Ziering (Steve Sanders on 90210, current partner to Cheryl Burke on Dancing With The Stars) reminds me of my brother
58. I don't like watching characters get embarrassed on tv shows and in movies. i get embarrassed for them.
59. i cry. a lot.
60. i had to stop reading true crime books and watching daytime talk shows for a while. i was having anxiety problems.
61. i read the book on jeffrey dahmer
62. i have a friend that was working in manhattan on 9/11
63. i LOVE visiting big cities
64. i don't spend a lot of money on clothes or shoes
65. i think it is engrained in me to expect the worst
66. i'm trying to move past that
67. i am hoping my baby can teach me patience (among other things)
68. the names we have picked out are the ones on top of my husbands "favorites" list
69. i lost 2 friends in 10 months
70. the song "Wide Open Spaces" helped me get into the radio business
71. In high school, I said (even when I didn't want kids) I wanted my first son's name to be Christopher David
72. That will never happen
73. incense gives me a headache
74. scented candles do not
75. i am very competetive
76. i am a sucker for reality tv, but not Survivor
77. I lost a spelling bee on the word "lens". the judge asked me if i was finished, so i thought i should add something, so i added an "e". WRONG!
78. I grew up not knowing people actually pay money to go to the zoo, since ours is free
79. i went to the bronx zoo this summer, and it is HUGE and costs $14
80. i am right handed
81. my favorite new kid was/is Donnie
82. i thought napoleon dynamite was funny...but not the first time i watched it
83. i also didn't like dirty dancing when i first saw it, and it's one of my *many* favorites now
84. i currently have 771 recipes in my recipe blog
85. one of my favorite holidays is christmas
86. i don't understand the draw of watching a parade (having been in too many of them myself)
87. one of my favorite websites is IMDB
88. i read the gossip, but at the same time "hate" papparazzi
89. i love to watch it snow
90. i love to watch lightning
91. i hate to drive in snow
92. i got hit by the hail storm last year, driving 60mph on the beltline
93. golf-ball sized hail did not crack my windshield
94. i want to learn to golf
95. i worked overnights for almost 5 years
96. i was in radio for 8
97. i don't think i'll work in radio again
98. i love a good iced mocha
99. eating out is like a hobby
100. sometimes people talk and i don't want to listen.
Monday, April 02, 2007
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Is anyone watching?
October Road is a new show on Thursdays and I love it! I wasn't sure at first, but last night when I was watching Thursday's episode, I found myself talking to the characters (Don't mess with her Eddie!) and being sad for them (Oh poor little Amanda!) I think it's a good show about a guy who went away for 10 years and is back in town after writing a best-seller based on his life. He's finding out that it's not so easy to go home, and that while some things have changed drastically, some have stayed the same. I hope the show continues, but I sure as heck hope they don't put it on Mondays!!!
Thursday, March 29, 2007
the worst dream yet
last night has to be the worst. and it involved people i haven't seen in 10+ years.
I was with my best friend's mother, and we were going around the neighborhood i grew up in and shoveling out people's driveways, just to be nice. (which is funny because of a few things. i can't shovel right now...at least not anything heavy. we haven't had snow in a few weeks. and my friends mom had the worst driveway in the neighborhood...only enough snow removed to get her car into the garage.)
anyway, we were at the end of the driveway of a couple i used to babysit for (their oldest graduated high school a few years ago, if that tells you how long it's been since i babysat). we were shoveling when the dad came out. i don't remember the complete details of what happened, but it seems he had just recently murdered his entire family. and i think i was going to be next. i was trying to get away but it was pretty difficult. i was trying to call the police. just basically trying to not get murdered. at one point i was in my car (which is weird because we walked to the house) trying to get away, and he was reaching in to LOCK it (wouldn't he want to unlock it?). I eventually did get away, but it was disturbing.
it's the first dream i've had since the one about being late for my ultrasound. that one was based on REAL events. i sure as hell hope this one wasn't...
I was with my best friend's mother, and we were going around the neighborhood i grew up in and shoveling out people's driveways, just to be nice. (which is funny because of a few things. i can't shovel right now...at least not anything heavy. we haven't had snow in a few weeks. and my friends mom had the worst driveway in the neighborhood...only enough snow removed to get her car into the garage.)
anyway, we were at the end of the driveway of a couple i used to babysit for (their oldest graduated high school a few years ago, if that tells you how long it's been since i babysat). we were shoveling when the dad came out. i don't remember the complete details of what happened, but it seems he had just recently murdered his entire family. and i think i was going to be next. i was trying to get away but it was pretty difficult. i was trying to call the police. just basically trying to not get murdered. at one point i was in my car (which is weird because we walked to the house) trying to get away, and he was reaching in to LOCK it (wouldn't he want to unlock it?). I eventually did get away, but it was disturbing.
it's the first dream i've had since the one about being late for my ultrasound. that one was based on REAL events. i sure as hell hope this one wasn't...
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
woo
I'm so busy here (so much so that they sent me home at noon with nothing to do yesterday) that there is a new temp starting on monday. I think it's because I keep "complaining" about not having a real desk, and i'm the only one in "temp tunnel", so they're putting someone in here to keep me company!
Have you seen the new Target return policy? It is bad. BAD. I have part of my baby registry on target's website, and I want to take everything off of there. But they have things I want that I can't find somewhere else. Seriously, read up on this. If you shop at Target, you'll need to know. I need to get the word out to anyone buying me a gift off my registry that they MUST give me a gift receipt, and make sure I have the gift within 90 days of purchase! I don't want to seem rude, but I do NOT want to have 2 $200 strollers and not be able to return one!
Beginning THIS SUNDAY - 4-1-07:
Normal Merchandise:
With a receipt - You are still golden! As long as it was dated within 90 days and has not expired (in which, like before, the receipt is useless), you're fine (an expired receipt apparently counts as no receipt)
Without a receipt (but can be looked up via credit card, debit card, or check) - As long as it was purchased in the last 90 days and you have the correct card/check with you, you're also fine.
Without a receipt - You have 2 no receipt ITEMS per year, still starting from the first transaction you use.
Without a receipt - The ITEM you use for a no receipt exchange can not exceed $40! And you may only return 2 no receipt ITEMS. FOR INSTANCE!!! IF YOU BUY 6 HAND TOWELS, AND DECIDE AGAINST THEM OR WHATEVER, YOU MAY ONLY RETURN 2 OF THEM AND THAT COUNTS AS YOUR 2 FOR THE YEAR!! Doesn't matter that you could fit all 6 on one transaction without exceeding the new $40 limit, it now turns into items instead of transactions. You can return 2 ITEMS a year without a receipt.
Store credit may be given if item totals less than $10.
Without a receipt - Exchanges can only be made for the lowest sale price the item has been in the last 90 days. So if that cute outfit was on sale last week for $3.50, and you paid $15.00, sorry, you can only exchange for $3.50.
Merchandise off a Registry
Gift purchase logs may still be used as gift receipts as long as item(s) were taken off the registry.
AND BEWARE BECAUSE AS OF AUGUST 1, 2007:
The limit for no receipt items (still limit of 2 ITEMS per year) drops from $40 each to $20 each!!!)
GIFT PURCHASE LOGS MAY NO LONGER BE USED AS GIFT RECEIPTS!!! NO GIFT RECEIPT (Doesn't matter if you weren't even GIVEN a gift receipt for it) YOU MUST FOLLOW THE NEW NO RECEIPT PROTOCOL!!
So basically - if you get duplicate strollers from target, you're stuck with them both starting August 1. If you didn't register for them or they didn't take them off your registry, you're stuck with them both starting April 1.
If you get 5 pair of shoes, and only like 1 pair, and you paid cash and lost your receipt, you're stuck with at least 2 pair (unless each pair are more than $40/$20- 8/1/07-in which you're stuck with all 5)
The bottom line is: If you have ANYTHING YOU NEED TO RETURN WITHOUT RECEIPTS - DO IT BEFORE THIS SUNDAY!!!!! I want to give you ALL a chance to return without receipts while the policy is still decent before it turns ugly! And urge EVERYONE YOU KNOW to GIVE GIFT RECEIPTS WITH THEIR GIFTS!!! And keep EVERY RECEIPT! Even if you have to make a special pocket in your wallet for just target receipts, don't throw ANY OF THEM OUT!!! Put them RIGHT IN YOUR WALLET for safekeeping!
Have you seen the new Target return policy? It is bad. BAD. I have part of my baby registry on target's website, and I want to take everything off of there. But they have things I want that I can't find somewhere else. Seriously, read up on this. If you shop at Target, you'll need to know. I need to get the word out to anyone buying me a gift off my registry that they MUST give me a gift receipt, and make sure I have the gift within 90 days of purchase! I don't want to seem rude, but I do NOT want to have 2 $200 strollers and not be able to return one!
Beginning THIS SUNDAY - 4-1-07:
Normal Merchandise:
With a receipt - You are still golden! As long as it was dated within 90 days and has not expired (in which, like before, the receipt is useless), you're fine (an expired receipt apparently counts as no receipt)
Without a receipt (but can be looked up via credit card, debit card, or check) - As long as it was purchased in the last 90 days and you have the correct card/check with you, you're also fine.
Without a receipt - You have 2 no receipt ITEMS per year, still starting from the first transaction you use.
Without a receipt - The ITEM you use for a no receipt exchange can not exceed $40! And you may only return 2 no receipt ITEMS. FOR INSTANCE!!! IF YOU BUY 6 HAND TOWELS, AND DECIDE AGAINST THEM OR WHATEVER, YOU MAY ONLY RETURN 2 OF THEM AND THAT COUNTS AS YOUR 2 FOR THE YEAR!! Doesn't matter that you could fit all 6 on one transaction without exceeding the new $40 limit, it now turns into items instead of transactions. You can return 2 ITEMS a year without a receipt.
Store credit may be given if item totals less than $10.
Without a receipt - Exchanges can only be made for the lowest sale price the item has been in the last 90 days. So if that cute outfit was on sale last week for $3.50, and you paid $15.00, sorry, you can only exchange for $3.50.
Merchandise off a Registry
Gift purchase logs may still be used as gift receipts as long as item(s) were taken off the registry.
AND BEWARE BECAUSE AS OF AUGUST 1, 2007:
The limit for no receipt items (still limit of 2 ITEMS per year) drops from $40 each to $20 each!!!)
GIFT PURCHASE LOGS MAY NO LONGER BE USED AS GIFT RECEIPTS!!! NO GIFT RECEIPT (Doesn't matter if you weren't even GIVEN a gift receipt for it) YOU MUST FOLLOW THE NEW NO RECEIPT PROTOCOL!!
So basically - if you get duplicate strollers from target, you're stuck with them both starting August 1. If you didn't register for them or they didn't take them off your registry, you're stuck with them both starting April 1.
If you get 5 pair of shoes, and only like 1 pair, and you paid cash and lost your receipt, you're stuck with at least 2 pair (unless each pair are more than $40/$20- 8/1/07-in which you're stuck with all 5)
The bottom line is: If you have ANYTHING YOU NEED TO RETURN WITHOUT RECEIPTS - DO IT BEFORE THIS SUNDAY!!!!! I want to give you ALL a chance to return without receipts while the policy is still decent before it turns ugly! And urge EVERYONE YOU KNOW to GIVE GIFT RECEIPTS WITH THEIR GIFTS!!! And keep EVERY RECEIPT! Even if you have to make a special pocket in your wallet for just target receipts, don't throw ANY OF THEM OUT!!! Put them RIGHT IN YOUR WALLET for safekeeping!
Monday, March 26, 2007
babyland
all is well with baby. there is still only one, it is growing (11 ounces now, right on target) and heart is beating nice and steady. it wasn't very cooperative for the tech today, so I think it's a boy!!!
I do have pictures, but haven't been to scan them yet. tomorrow night, probably.
I do have pictures, but haven't been to scan them yet. tomorrow night, probably.
They keep getting weirder...
Last night's dream seemed to last forever, so getting out all the details will be nearly impossible. I can give you a basic run-down though.
I was meeting my husband (it wasn't actually him in my dream) to go to our 20 week ultrasound (which is today...) and he was late. And then we went to the wrong place. And then there were 3 other people with us, and we could NOT find where we were going. Even though we were on the correct street and had access to a map and a phone book. We just kept getting delayed, and could not get there in time. When we did, we were VERY late (and it was even another person playing my husband by this time) and they wouldn't take us. So I made him call to reschedule, and they wouldn't find time this week to fit us in. Said we'd have to go to our next monthly visit without ultrasound information. Our monthly visit is this Thursday. Apparently I'm VERY worried about missing this appointment!
In other, non-dream related news...did anyone watch SNL on Saturday? Oh my god, I almost peed my pants. And not because I'm pregnant. There was a skit where Peyton Manning's character went to a party with his wife, and there was a girl there that had to top everything someone said. I swear, it was the girl I work with! I couldn't believe it! I keep looking for the skit to be posted on you tube, but it's not there.
This morning, there was a really annoying driver on my ass on the beltline. And when I moved over, she took WAY too long to pass me, so I had to slow down. Seriously, it was like she just wanted to be on my ass. And you know what? Not only does she work in my building, but in my OFFICE. I had to let her in because she forgot her key card. I hate it when that kind of stuff happens!
Probably no more THAT GIRL updates. She's moved on to a cubicle, and I'm still in the tunnel waiting for a desk. I have nothing to do today except wait for 1:20 so I can leave for my doctor's appointment!
I was meeting my husband (it wasn't actually him in my dream) to go to our 20 week ultrasound (which is today...) and he was late. And then we went to the wrong place. And then there were 3 other people with us, and we could NOT find where we were going. Even though we were on the correct street and had access to a map and a phone book. We just kept getting delayed, and could not get there in time. When we did, we were VERY late (and it was even another person playing my husband by this time) and they wouldn't take us. So I made him call to reschedule, and they wouldn't find time this week to fit us in. Said we'd have to go to our next monthly visit without ultrasound information. Our monthly visit is this Thursday. Apparently I'm VERY worried about missing this appointment!
In other, non-dream related news...did anyone watch SNL on Saturday? Oh my god, I almost peed my pants. And not because I'm pregnant. There was a skit where Peyton Manning's character went to a party with his wife, and there was a girl there that had to top everything someone said. I swear, it was the girl I work with! I couldn't believe it! I keep looking for the skit to be posted on you tube, but it's not there.
This morning, there was a really annoying driver on my ass on the beltline. And when I moved over, she took WAY too long to pass me, so I had to slow down. Seriously, it was like she just wanted to be on my ass. And you know what? Not only does she work in my building, but in my OFFICE. I had to let her in because she forgot her key card. I hate it when that kind of stuff happens!
Probably no more THAT GIRL updates. She's moved on to a cubicle, and I'm still in the tunnel waiting for a desk. I have nothing to do today except wait for 1:20 so I can leave for my doctor's appointment!
Thursday, March 22, 2007
It's how I'll survive
I brought headphones today. I may not have anything to report about HER. But you never know. I'll do my best!
So far, actually, it's almost more irritating. I can just barely hear that SHE is talking, but I don't know about what. I HATE that.
Maybe I'll take the headphones off. Or I'll turn it up so I can't hear her at all...I'll just pretend she's not there.
It will be how I get through the day! :o)
*here's a good one. SHE asked HIM how to send a web page in an email. He told her to copy the whole page and paste it. Um...there's this thing on the toolbar that says "send a page" and you don't have to do any copy or paste crap. I love listening to someone give bad directions and not care enough to correct them!
So far, actually, it's almost more irritating. I can just barely hear that SHE is talking, but I don't know about what. I HATE that.
Maybe I'll take the headphones off. Or I'll turn it up so I can't hear her at all...I'll just pretend she's not there.
It will be how I get through the day! :o)
*here's a good one. SHE asked HIM how to send a web page in an email. He told her to copy the whole page and paste it. Um...there's this thing on the toolbar that says "send a page" and you don't have to do any copy or paste crap. I love listening to someone give bad directions and not care enough to correct them!
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
It's another day
She's doing it again.
One of the women here said "I'm working on a stupid report" and SHE said "Your face is a stupid report."
Is there seriously something wrong with this girl?
SHE told me today she heard a rumor that I will get a cubicle near J (we discussed him yesterday) near the coffee room. I said "I don't drink coffee" and she said "I'll be visiting"
Oh I can't wait.
One of the women here said "I'm working on a stupid report" and SHE said "Your face is a stupid report."
Is there seriously something wrong with this girl?
SHE told me today she heard a rumor that I will get a cubicle near J (we discussed him yesterday) near the coffee room. I said "I don't drink coffee" and she said "I'll be visiting"
Oh I can't wait.
If you live/work/play in Sun Prairie...
HOLY CRAP!
SUN PRAIRIE - The aisles of the Copps Food Center here were crammed Tuesday with shoppers eager to check out the newest grocery offering in Dane County.
But the 60,000-square-foot store at the corner of highways C and 19 on Sun Prairie's west side may soon have more competition. And for those who shop, a lot more choices.
An official with Janesville- based Woodman's Food Market said this week that the company would bring plans to Sun Prairie officials within the next two months for a 200,000- square-foot store near highways C and 151.
Across the street from the 25- acre Woodman's parcel, Prairie Development is working on a 105-acre project that would include 890,000 square feet of retail (by comparison East Towne Mall has 839,000 square feet) and which might include another large grocery store.
"We are interested in the area," said Joshua Thomas, a spokesman for Target, when asked if a SuperTarget could be coming to Sun Prairie. "However, at this time it would be too soon to say we're coming for certain or to speculate on a possible opening date."
The food business is big business in Dane County.
A SuperTarget, which is a combination Target and grocery store, is scheduled to open in July in Fitchburg. A Wal- Mart Supercenter is slated to open in September in Monona and another is planned for Stoughton.
Sun Prairie is a prime example of the growth.
In 1980, this city known for its sweet-corn festival and Jimmy the Groundhog, had about 13,000 people. Today, it's just over 25,000 and some predict it will be home to 40,000 in the next 10 to 15 years.
Residents of the Sun Prairie School District are debating whether to build a second high school while a second fire and police station recently opened on the west side of Highway 151, where much of the growth is occurring.
Until Tuesday, a Pick 'n Save and Conrad's Sentry, which has been family owned for 60 years, were the two main grocery stores in the city. The addition of Copps and the potential for additional grocery stores could also help keep more of the grocery dollars in Sun Prairie, instead of forcing shoppers to travel to Madison.
The Woodman's store would also pull people from Madison and other outlying areas.
"It's a great location to capture all of the north side of Madison," said Woodman's vice president Clint Woodman. "That area is growing out there and Sun Prairie is a great community."
Woodman's has 11 stores and is building its 12th store in the Milwaukee suburb of Oak Creek. The Sun Prairie store would employ about 200 people and could open by the fall of 2009, Woodman said.
Joe and Carl Conrad opened Conrad's Supermarket in 1947 after they returned home from World War II. Originally located in downtown Sun Prairie, the store has migrated to 1052 W. Main St. and has 50,000 square feet of space. Several of the employees have been with the store for 15 to 20 years and this year two employees celebrated more than 30 years with the store, said Nate Pederson, the grandson of Joe Conrad.
"We are going to do what we do best. And that's good customer service," Pederson said. "We've been in town for a long time and have some pretty loyal customers. We hope to keep them and gain some new business. I see us doing just fine."
At the Copps store on Tuesday, the talk was all about freshness. The store employs about 220 people and features larger produce, bakery, deli and seafood sections than regular Copps stores. It also has a sushi bar, salad bar, coffee shop and smoothie counter.
"I don't think we need two big stores like this," said shopper Barb Justl, 61, of Sun Prairie, when told of the Woodman's plan. "It certainly would hurt the smaller grocery stores."
The 99-cents-a-pound strawberries were popular, and so, too was the $4.99-a-pound fresh, farm-raised salmon. Copps seafood manager Randy Schultz said he may be selling 1,000 pounds of the fish per day by week's end. A former chef, Schultz's department also had on hand octopus salad, stone crab claws and whole trout raised at Rushing Waters Fisheries in Palmyra in southern Jefferson County.
"To have a background in how to prepare it goes a long way here," Schultz said.
Karen Flemal, 63, has lived in Sun Prairie for more than 30 years. She had her first taste of sushi Tuesday and her cart included green and white asparagus and oranges. Flemal said she won't abandon her shopping trips to the other stores and if more grocery stores come, it will mean more selection.
"Now, I don't know if we'll really need all of those, but I'll probably shop at all of them," she said.
SUN PRAIRIE - The aisles of the Copps Food Center here were crammed Tuesday with shoppers eager to check out the newest grocery offering in Dane County.
But the 60,000-square-foot store at the corner of highways C and 19 on Sun Prairie's west side may soon have more competition. And for those who shop, a lot more choices.
An official with Janesville- based Woodman's Food Market said this week that the company would bring plans to Sun Prairie officials within the next two months for a 200,000- square-foot store near highways C and 151.
Across the street from the 25- acre Woodman's parcel, Prairie Development is working on a 105-acre project that would include 890,000 square feet of retail (by comparison East Towne Mall has 839,000 square feet) and which might include another large grocery store.
"We are interested in the area," said Joshua Thomas, a spokesman for Target, when asked if a SuperTarget could be coming to Sun Prairie. "However, at this time it would be too soon to say we're coming for certain or to speculate on a possible opening date."
The food business is big business in Dane County.
A SuperTarget, which is a combination Target and grocery store, is scheduled to open in July in Fitchburg. A Wal- Mart Supercenter is slated to open in September in Monona and another is planned for Stoughton.
Sun Prairie is a prime example of the growth.
In 1980, this city known for its sweet-corn festival and Jimmy the Groundhog, had about 13,000 people. Today, it's just over 25,000 and some predict it will be home to 40,000 in the next 10 to 15 years.
Residents of the Sun Prairie School District are debating whether to build a second high school while a second fire and police station recently opened on the west side of Highway 151, where much of the growth is occurring.
Until Tuesday, a Pick 'n Save and Conrad's Sentry, which has been family owned for 60 years, were the two main grocery stores in the city. The addition of Copps and the potential for additional grocery stores could also help keep more of the grocery dollars in Sun Prairie, instead of forcing shoppers to travel to Madison.
The Woodman's store would also pull people from Madison and other outlying areas.
"It's a great location to capture all of the north side of Madison," said Woodman's vice president Clint Woodman. "That area is growing out there and Sun Prairie is a great community."
Woodman's has 11 stores and is building its 12th store in the Milwaukee suburb of Oak Creek. The Sun Prairie store would employ about 200 people and could open by the fall of 2009, Woodman said.
Joe and Carl Conrad opened Conrad's Supermarket in 1947 after they returned home from World War II. Originally located in downtown Sun Prairie, the store has migrated to 1052 W. Main St. and has 50,000 square feet of space. Several of the employees have been with the store for 15 to 20 years and this year two employees celebrated more than 30 years with the store, said Nate Pederson, the grandson of Joe Conrad.
"We are going to do what we do best. And that's good customer service," Pederson said. "We've been in town for a long time and have some pretty loyal customers. We hope to keep them and gain some new business. I see us doing just fine."
At the Copps store on Tuesday, the talk was all about freshness. The store employs about 220 people and features larger produce, bakery, deli and seafood sections than regular Copps stores. It also has a sushi bar, salad bar, coffee shop and smoothie counter.
"I don't think we need two big stores like this," said shopper Barb Justl, 61, of Sun Prairie, when told of the Woodman's plan. "It certainly would hurt the smaller grocery stores."
The 99-cents-a-pound strawberries were popular, and so, too was the $4.99-a-pound fresh, farm-raised salmon. Copps seafood manager Randy Schultz said he may be selling 1,000 pounds of the fish per day by week's end. A former chef, Schultz's department also had on hand octopus salad, stone crab claws and whole trout raised at Rushing Waters Fisheries in Palmyra in southern Jefferson County.
"To have a background in how to prepare it goes a long way here," Schultz said.
Karen Flemal, 63, has lived in Sun Prairie for more than 30 years. She had her first taste of sushi Tuesday and her cart included green and white asparagus and oranges. Flemal said she won't abandon her shopping trips to the other stores and if more grocery stores come, it will mean more selection.
"Now, I don't know if we'll really need all of those, but I'll probably shop at all of them," she said.
about last night
here's another dream for you to analyze.
i was holding my cousin's son (he's 19 months and i've only met him a handful of times) while sitting in a chair at easter. i DROPPED him. literally on his head. no one really said anything. i just picked him up and continued to hold him. at one point he was actually talking to me. like a grownup. and he said something about the badgers being full of white guys. at that point he didn't really look like himself. But i dropped him two more times while holding him.
what the hell does that say about me becoming a mom????
i was holding my cousin's son (he's 19 months and i've only met him a handful of times) while sitting in a chair at easter. i DROPPED him. literally on his head. no one really said anything. i just picked him up and continued to hold him. at one point he was actually talking to me. like a grownup. and he said something about the badgers being full of white guys. at that point he didn't really look like himself. But i dropped him two more times while holding him.
what the hell does that say about me becoming a mom????
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
i just gotta say
ok, it's my first real complaint about the new job. i finally have something to DO, which is really good. BUT, there are some strange people here.
the guy that works in our area, we'll call him J (just because. his name doesn't start with J). he's a different sort. i think he has something for one of the girls here. there are 4 girls and that one guy. he walks through our area this morning, and doesn't say anything (she was on the phone). when he came back, he said "Hi, B." As if she was the ONLY one here. Ok, that's real nice.
Then, B asked a question, and my answer was (she wasn't REALLY talking to me, but no one else was answering so I thought I would) "The kit is probably the dough and the sauce and stuff" and she said...get this..."I think your face looks like dough and sauce."
Seriously people. I'm 31 years old. And she's got to be in her 20's. But what the hell? Is she 6?
That's not the only thing she does either. She one of those "I can do you one better" kind of people. If I am telling a story, she's got one that's just a LITTLE bit better. And her comment when she opened her email this morning..."I have SO many emails from people asking me to do all this stuff" as if she's the most important person around. Get this in your head pretty lady. You're a temp, just like the rest of us. SO get off your damn soap box.
Ok, I'm done. For today.
*ok, just one more. everything with her is SO dramatic. everything she does wrong is going to delete the whole company. and it seems like she can't do what she's supposed to do. she always needs HIS help. it's getting more annoying as the day goes on. and it's only 9:47am. at least i have this outlet...
*i'm going to continue because it never ends. she told me that she normally stares at J while she eats her lunch (instead of going to the lunch room, of course, which is on the other side of the wall. since he's not around, she informed me she will be staring in my general direction. great.
then she said something about wishing she would have heard me on the radio to see if she could have picked out my voice. i said "My husband says i have two voices, a normal one and a radio one." and you know what? she, of course, has a roommate who has a voiceover voice, and it's pretty cool.
seriously. i'm going to strangle her. except that this is making for some pretty interesting blogging!
the guy that works in our area, we'll call him J (just because. his name doesn't start with J). he's a different sort. i think he has something for one of the girls here. there are 4 girls and that one guy. he walks through our area this morning, and doesn't say anything (she was on the phone). when he came back, he said "Hi, B." As if she was the ONLY one here. Ok, that's real nice.
Then, B asked a question, and my answer was (she wasn't REALLY talking to me, but no one else was answering so I thought I would) "The kit is probably the dough and the sauce and stuff" and she said...get this..."I think your face looks like dough and sauce."
Seriously people. I'm 31 years old. And she's got to be in her 20's. But what the hell? Is she 6?
That's not the only thing she does either. She one of those "I can do you one better" kind of people. If I am telling a story, she's got one that's just a LITTLE bit better. And her comment when she opened her email this morning..."I have SO many emails from people asking me to do all this stuff" as if she's the most important person around. Get this in your head pretty lady. You're a temp, just like the rest of us. SO get off your damn soap box.
Ok, I'm done. For today.
*ok, just one more. everything with her is SO dramatic. everything she does wrong is going to delete the whole company. and it seems like she can't do what she's supposed to do. she always needs HIS help. it's getting more annoying as the day goes on. and it's only 9:47am. at least i have this outlet...
*i'm going to continue because it never ends. she told me that she normally stares at J while she eats her lunch (instead of going to the lunch room, of course, which is on the other side of the wall. since he's not around, she informed me she will be staring in my general direction. great.
then she said something about wishing she would have heard me on the radio to see if she could have picked out my voice. i said "My husband says i have two voices, a normal one and a radio one." and you know what? she, of course, has a roommate who has a voiceover voice, and it's pretty cool.
seriously. i'm going to strangle her. except that this is making for some pretty interesting blogging!
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Oh What A Night!
I'm going to start documenting my dreams. They have become outrageous since I got pregnant. Apparently this happens to a lot of women. Now, they might not seem weird to you, but I hardly EVER remembered a dream before. I can't get through a night without a dream lately!
I went shopping w/my friend Julie. When I was done checking out, I went to get the car. I couldn't find mine, so I just started hitting the button on my remote clicker thing, and when I saw the car w/the flashing lights, I assumed it was mine. But other people were getting into it. It looked like my car, but apparently it wasn't, because these people were driving away. And I had the keys. So I got in the car with this other guy who was going to the same place as these people. He had a baby with him, and was holding it on his lap as he drove. So I yelled at him, and put the baby in the car seat.
When we got where we were going, I tried out my remote again, and it still worked...but so did the other key the people used to drive it home. Suddenly Julie appeared out of nowhere....I'd left her at the store and she walked to where we were. So I exchanged remotes with some guy, assuming that we must have mixed them up at the store or something. Julie and I headed back to the store, but still couldn't find my car. I did, however, see other cars that went along with the remote I had.
I went inside to call the police because obviously something had happened to my car. And while I was in there, we found my car, right outside the store. Where it should have been (and probably was) the whole time.
*anyone have a book to analyze THAT dream?
I went shopping w/my friend Julie. When I was done checking out, I went to get the car. I couldn't find mine, so I just started hitting the button on my remote clicker thing, and when I saw the car w/the flashing lights, I assumed it was mine. But other people were getting into it. It looked like my car, but apparently it wasn't, because these people were driving away. And I had the keys. So I got in the car with this other guy who was going to the same place as these people. He had a baby with him, and was holding it on his lap as he drove. So I yelled at him, and put the baby in the car seat.
When we got where we were going, I tried out my remote again, and it still worked...but so did the other key the people used to drive it home. Suddenly Julie appeared out of nowhere....I'd left her at the store and she walked to where we were. So I exchanged remotes with some guy, assuming that we must have mixed them up at the store or something. Julie and I headed back to the store, but still couldn't find my car. I did, however, see other cars that went along with the remote I had.
I went inside to call the police because obviously something had happened to my car. And while I was in there, we found my car, right outside the store. Where it should have been (and probably was) the whole time.
*anyone have a book to analyze THAT dream?
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Nesting
It's like moving, but almost worse. I have packed up/thrown out so much crap. Stuff I haven't used in forever and is taking up space in my house. It's an obsession. As I am typing, I'm looking at all the unnecessary clutter surrounding this computer. I'm impatient for repairs to get done on my house. We need new base boards, we need a wall repaired, we'd like to fix the bathroom downstairs. I want it done NOW. Not so I can sell the house and buy a new one, but because once this baby comes, we wont' have the time OR money to get it done.
It's a strange feeling. Packing all your stuff and not going anywhere. It's almost as if part of my identity (the messy, cluttered part of it) is FINALLY being put away. I am becoming more organized. I should have done it long ago, for myself. But none of this is for me. It's so this baby can live comfortably. Maybe it's because I know we're going to start having more visitors in a few months, and the house needs to be kept up.
I hear it's something every new mom goes through. But seriously. If you saw my house before and came back to see it now, you'd wonder who moved in.
I think it's driving my husband crazy. I'm making him put his dirty clothes in a hamper and his clean ones in the dresser. Not both of them on the floor. I'm "making" him become a neater, more organized person too. I'm pretty sure he understands what I'm going through. He knew what a planner I was long before we got pregnant....he HAD to realize what this kind of life changing event was going to do to me! It's taken all my strength not to go buy the crib yet and put it up in the baby's room. I did pick out colors today. We're going to do the main color a sage-ish green, and accent in either blue or pink.
Hey, at least I'm not getting crazy yelling at him or crying over every little thing. Maybe that's because he does what I ask him to without much pushing. He must know better...
It's a strange feeling. Packing all your stuff and not going anywhere. It's almost as if part of my identity (the messy, cluttered part of it) is FINALLY being put away. I am becoming more organized. I should have done it long ago, for myself. But none of this is for me. It's so this baby can live comfortably. Maybe it's because I know we're going to start having more visitors in a few months, and the house needs to be kept up.
I hear it's something every new mom goes through. But seriously. If you saw my house before and came back to see it now, you'd wonder who moved in.
I think it's driving my husband crazy. I'm making him put his dirty clothes in a hamper and his clean ones in the dresser. Not both of them on the floor. I'm "making" him become a neater, more organized person too. I'm pretty sure he understands what I'm going through. He knew what a planner I was long before we got pregnant....he HAD to realize what this kind of life changing event was going to do to me! It's taken all my strength not to go buy the crib yet and put it up in the baby's room. I did pick out colors today. We're going to do the main color a sage-ish green, and accent in either blue or pink.
Hey, at least I'm not getting crazy yelling at him or crying over every little thing. Maybe that's because he does what I ask him to without much pushing. He must know better...
Monday, March 12, 2007
Woo!
I gots me a job! I start on Thursday in a business-casual (JEANS!) environment working in a call center but not having to actually talk on the phone.
It's temporary, and I'm very excited about that! I also get to start early if I want (to avoid rush hour and all). And did I mention I get to wear JEANS? YAY!
It's temporary, and I'm very excited about that! I also get to start early if I want (to avoid rush hour and all). And did I mention I get to wear JEANS? YAY!
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
absenteeism
i've felt "away" for a while now. i find myself trying to come up with things to do that don't cost money or involve housework. there isn't much left, so i've seen a lot of tv. i have been reading your blogs, too. i just haven't done much commenting or posting of my own.
i made chili today. i started with a base recipe and then made it my own. i was pretty happy, cuz it turned out good!
PLEASE root for the Northwestern men's basketball team on Thursday. If they beat Michigan State, then we play Northwestern on Friday. Otherwise we have to play Michigan State again. For the 3rd time since February 20. Seeing Drew Neitzel and Tom Izzo 3 times in 17 days is not my cup of tea. However, I'd rather see them every day than ever see Greg Oden again. I really hope he goes NBA after this season.
I referred to my baby as a boy for the first time tonight. We don't know what it is and aren't going to find out. Up until now, I referred to it as "she". Tonight, I said "he hasn't grown past..." So a mother's instinct can be SO off. Because I'm only having one...there can't be a boy and a girl in there.
i made chili today. i started with a base recipe and then made it my own. i was pretty happy, cuz it turned out good!
PLEASE root for the Northwestern men's basketball team on Thursday. If they beat Michigan State, then we play Northwestern on Friday. Otherwise we have to play Michigan State again. For the 3rd time since February 20. Seeing Drew Neitzel and Tom Izzo 3 times in 17 days is not my cup of tea. However, I'd rather see them every day than ever see Greg Oden again. I really hope he goes NBA after this season.
I referred to my baby as a boy for the first time tonight. We don't know what it is and aren't going to find out. Up until now, I referred to it as "she". Tonight, I said "he hasn't grown past..." So a mother's instinct can be SO off. Because I'm only having one...there can't be a boy and a girl in there.
Sunday, March 04, 2007
It's.Just.A.Game
Holy crap. Did anyone see that Wisconsin/Michigan State game yesterday? It was a hard game to watch. Well, at least for me. Being pregnant and unemployed, I am very emotional. So during the last 5 minutes on the clock, everything hit me. As if any of it matters in my life. You know, it being Tucker, Taylor and Chappel's last game at the Kohl Center. And seeing Tucker and Taylor's moms in the stands. And it being such a close game. I swear it's the truth when I say I cried the last 5 minutes of the game. Which felt more like 20 minutes in the real world. I closed my eyes right before Taylor hit the winning shot. I just couldn't stand to look. And then I had to calm myself down by saying "it's just a freakin' game!"
And now I feel completely stupid telling you this!
And now I feel completely stupid telling you this!
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Must See TV
When I talk about a show I like, it's usually because there's a lot of laughter (Two and a half Men) or drama (Grey's Anatomy) or hot guys with guns (24) but this time it's totally different. I think it's a show everyone should see.
It's called "My Life As A Child" and it's on TLC Mondays at 6pm central. This week was the first episode, and I wasn't sure about it. But I fell in love with these kids. Basically, they give kids a video camera and they record their lives.
There was a 7 year old boy living with his mom and sister in an apartment in a bad neighborhood in Baltimore. He talked about murders in his neighborhood, and how all he wanted to do was be able to play outside. He lived with his grandmother during the week to go to a good school, and he walked up to her one day while she was cooking and thanked her for everything. He also told the camera that he thinks she is so strong and confident, and he wants to be like her.
There was another boy, living in LA, who had cerebral palsy. He was taking karate classes, and at the end of the episode, during his karate-themed birthday party, he was given his yellow belt. He talked about just wishing he could walk. His service dog was his dog slash brother. And his parents...he couldn't say enough good things about them.
It really is a fantastic show. Seeing life through the eyes of a child...it doesn't get any better than that. So if you get a chance, check it out.
It's called "My Life As A Child" and it's on TLC Mondays at 6pm central. This week was the first episode, and I wasn't sure about it. But I fell in love with these kids. Basically, they give kids a video camera and they record their lives.
There was a 7 year old boy living with his mom and sister in an apartment in a bad neighborhood in Baltimore. He talked about murders in his neighborhood, and how all he wanted to do was be able to play outside. He lived with his grandmother during the week to go to a good school, and he walked up to her one day while she was cooking and thanked her for everything. He also told the camera that he thinks she is so strong and confident, and he wants to be like her.
There was another boy, living in LA, who had cerebral palsy. He was taking karate classes, and at the end of the episode, during his karate-themed birthday party, he was given his yellow belt. He talked about just wishing he could walk. His service dog was his dog slash brother. And his parents...he couldn't say enough good things about them.
It really is a fantastic show. Seeing life through the eyes of a child...it doesn't get any better than that. So if you get a chance, check it out.
Sunday, February 25, 2007
The Good Stuff
I guess it all started when Rob & John moved to Australia, and sold us their snowblower for VERY cheap. We needed it today. We've gotten probably 13" of snow in the last two days.
It continued today when I opened the door to talk to my husband who was trying to shovel out the end of the driveway because the little (but much loved) snowblower we have couldn't stand up to what the plows had put there. I found an envelope in between the doors, and in that envelope was a beautiful mother/child necklace from Lisa. Thank you!
It "ended" when our neighbor came across the street with his heavy-duty blower and got us out of the end of our driveway.
It restores a little bit of faith in humanity, and I think we all need that sometimes!
It continued today when I opened the door to talk to my husband who was trying to shovel out the end of the driveway because the little (but much loved) snowblower we have couldn't stand up to what the plows had put there. I found an envelope in between the doors, and in that envelope was a beautiful mother/child necklace from Lisa. Thank you!
It "ended" when our neighbor came across the street with his heavy-duty blower and got us out of the end of our driveway.
It restores a little bit of faith in humanity, and I think we all need that sometimes!
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
complete randomness
i have a lot of time to think lately...what, without a job and all. don't worry, i'm looking. just maybe not really hard....
our garbage man rocks. we put out so much CRAP last night, and he took every last piece of it. even the suitcase that showed up out of nowhere...that wasn't ours. i was afraid there was going to be body pieces in it or something. yes, i watch to much crime tv.
all of that crap (besides the suitcase of course because it wasn't ours) came from what my friend referred to as "nesting". yes, i am nesting. and i didn't even know it until someone said "you should be nesting". we have thrown out so much stuff that we dont need to make room for the baby. and that, my friends, is nesting. it feels damn good too.
i think i'm going to have sushi for lunch today. not the raw-fish kind, because that is a no-no, but the cooked stuff. i'm dying for it.
*the sushi was fantastic! i think i mostly like the wasabi and pickled ginger!
i have a new resume that looks really great, thanks to a friend of my husband. if you know anyone who needs temporary office work in my area (i'll do anything. filing, answering phones, stapling, whatever) i'll do it. or a decent way to do computer work from home. i can be counted on up until around august 1st. i don't need a lot of money, i just need a reason to get out of the house. and i can't go shopping. cuz that's just silly.
i'm going away this weekend on the yearly trip with the AWOL group. all the women in my husband's family (I'm the youngest by 10+ years), including relatives from texas and elsewhere, get together once a year for a weekend of fun. we don't go far away, and we don't really do much, but it's time away from the men and kids, and that's what matters. i've already been assigned as designated driver...by my husband's 71 year old mother!
Thank you to the neighbor who brought back our Wisconsin Badgers yard flag. It flew off at some point a few weeks ago, and someone was kind enough to put it in our mailbox. It didn't help having it up last night, but we do appreciate having it back!
ok, i think that's it for now. i need to go get my sushi. which means i must get dressed. being unemployed, i don't do that much anymore!
our garbage man rocks. we put out so much CRAP last night, and he took every last piece of it. even the suitcase that showed up out of nowhere...that wasn't ours. i was afraid there was going to be body pieces in it or something. yes, i watch to much crime tv.
all of that crap (besides the suitcase of course because it wasn't ours) came from what my friend referred to as "nesting". yes, i am nesting. and i didn't even know it until someone said "you should be nesting". we have thrown out so much stuff that we dont need to make room for the baby. and that, my friends, is nesting. it feels damn good too.
i think i'm going to have sushi for lunch today. not the raw-fish kind, because that is a no-no, but the cooked stuff. i'm dying for it.
*the sushi was fantastic! i think i mostly like the wasabi and pickled ginger!
i have a new resume that looks really great, thanks to a friend of my husband. if you know anyone who needs temporary office work in my area (i'll do anything. filing, answering phones, stapling, whatever) i'll do it. or a decent way to do computer work from home. i can be counted on up until around august 1st. i don't need a lot of money, i just need a reason to get out of the house. and i can't go shopping. cuz that's just silly.
i'm going away this weekend on the yearly trip with the AWOL group. all the women in my husband's family (I'm the youngest by 10+ years), including relatives from texas and elsewhere, get together once a year for a weekend of fun. we don't go far away, and we don't really do much, but it's time away from the men and kids, and that's what matters. i've already been assigned as designated driver...by my husband's 71 year old mother!
Thank you to the neighbor who brought back our Wisconsin Badgers yard flag. It flew off at some point a few weeks ago, and someone was kind enough to put it in our mailbox. It didn't help having it up last night, but we do appreciate having it back!
ok, i think that's it for now. i need to go get my sushi. which means i must get dressed. being unemployed, i don't do that much anymore!
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
I'm gonna miss it
While I won't miss some parts of my job, there are MANY parts I will miss. A LOT. I watched an interview with Kenny Chesney online this morning, and realized I'll probably never see a concert of his again. If I do, I'll probably have to pay for the tickets. I've only had to pay for 1 of the 5 or 6 of his I've seen. It'll be sad to be out of the loop. I've seen a lot of up-and-coming artists before they were stars. And I've seen a lot of stars. I got to hang out with Darryl Worley after one of his shows, listening to him talk about the civil war. I sat on a bus and talked with Shelly Fairchild and Steve Azar. I picked Trent Tomlinson up at his hotel and drove him to a show. I took Emerson Drive to their hotel to shower, and back to their show. I stood ON STAGE while Tracy Lawrence sang. I sang WITH Phil Vassar during "Piano Man". I helped choose winners of backstage passes to huge concerts. I got to introduce Kenny Chesney on stage before he really hit it big. I got to hear a song live before it hit the radio. I got to hear stories that I could never repeat. I got to take friends to concerts they never would have gone to. I got to dress up once a year and present awards to local artists. I got to eat dinner with Carolyn Dawn Johnson. I got to sell merchandise for artists like Jennifer Hanson, Josh Turner, and Bomshel while they performed. I chatted with Joe Diffie's merchandise girl while he was on stage. I got to help set up the stage for a Sugarland performance.
It was a wild ride. I'm gonna miss it. But, I have to remember that things are going to change for me in less than 6 months, and I'll have many more memories to make!
It was a wild ride. I'm gonna miss it. But, I have to remember that things are going to change for me in less than 6 months, and I'll have many more memories to make!
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Are you SERIOUS?
That's my best blog-style Dick Vitale.
Vanderbilt BEAT #1 ranked Florida today! That, and the fact that I AM eligible for unemployment make me VERY VERY happy!
(I didn't do anything that means "misconduct" at work, I just had bad judgement! yay!)
Happy weekend to all!
Vanderbilt BEAT #1 ranked Florida today! That, and the fact that I AM eligible for unemployment make me VERY VERY happy!
(I didn't do anything that means "misconduct" at work, I just had bad judgement! yay!)
Happy weekend to all!
Monday, February 12, 2007
Ready to make nice? Did she really say that?
The Grammy's were on tonight. I flipped it on in the beginning because there was nothing else on. I was happy to see the Dixie Chicks' performance. I am one of those "true fans" that have stayed a fan through all of the crap from the last nearly 4 years. And finally, tonight, it seems they are getting some of the respect back that they lost from the industry.
They sounded FANTASTIC. And what else? Oh yeah, they won ALL FIVE GRAMMYS THEY WERE NOMINATED FOR. That's pretty amazing.
The last one of the night had them all choked up, as well it should. And Natalie Maines said "I'm ready to make nice!"
People are coming around. "They say time heals everything..." It's about damn time.
Saturday, February 10, 2007
GO Kentucky!
The Kentucky men's basketball team needs to be ON FIRE tonight. They need to upset Florida. So please, if you have it in you, pray to the basketball Gods real quick. Thank you! Bucky won again today, and UCLA lost, so things are looking good.
Ok, enough of that. I have a feeling major changes are in the VERY near future (like Monday) so keep your fingers crossed.
I know it's a lot to ask (the praying and the finger crossing) but all I ask is do what you can!
Ok, enough of that. I have a feeling major changes are in the VERY near future (like Monday) so keep your fingers crossed.
I know it's a lot to ask (the praying and the finger crossing) but all I ask is do what you can!
Friday, February 09, 2007
WHAT?
Zsa Zsa Gabor's husband, Prince Frederick von Anhalt, says he may be the father of Anna Nicole Smith's baby.
Seriously, this is a news headline on yahoo's front page.
this is going to get ugly/interesting/sordid REAL fast.
Seriously, this is a news headline on yahoo's front page.
this is going to get ugly/interesting/sordid REAL fast.
Thursday, February 08, 2007
i can't think of a title. seriously.
nothing is going on with me. i'm seriously bored. i didn't do TC's 3 word wednesday yesterday...i spent most of my time working on my taxes. the only "exciting" thing was that yesterday was the 3rd anniversary of when my husband and i met. he brought home dinner and dessert, and then we watched the badgers beat penn state. and then lost returned.
i'm not only bored, i'm boring.
sorry 'bout that.
i'm not only bored, i'm boring.
sorry 'bout that.
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Knocked OFF
You were right "up there" at the top of my totem pole. you were a rock star. and then you treated me like crap.
now you're
down here.
thanks for the realization.
now you're
down here.
thanks for the realization.
Monday, February 05, 2007
I love pictures!
"Hey...what is the ball doing over there?"
Doesn't this just about sum up the Superbowl?
*edit: This poll is on CBS Sportsline
Who's your pick for the Colts' MVP of Super Bowl XLI?
Joseph Addai
Rex Grossman
Dominic Rhodes
Peyton Manning
That cracks me up!
Sunday, February 04, 2007
I almost felt bad
For the Bears. ALMOST. The way they started....I really thought the Colts were screwed. But, as luck would have it, Rex Grossman sucked and the Colts pulled it out. I'm not a "fan" of the Colts, just a Bear Hater (as a Packer fan, you have to be!)
It was nice to see Manning get that monkey off his back. With the Bears' defense as good as it was this past season, they'll have more opportunities.
did anyone else notice the commercials really got crappy after halftime?
It was nice to see Manning get that monkey off his back. With the Bears' defense as good as it was this past season, they'll have more opportunities.
did anyone else notice the commercials really got crappy after halftime?
Saturday, February 03, 2007
I don't wanna wait for our lives to be over...
Yes, my friends, I have been watching Dawson's Creek lately. A lot. It's on at 3am weekday mornings on "The N" (I think it's called Noggin during the day). I record it and watch at my leisure. Recently they went back to DAY ONE on Dawson's Creek...so it has been kind of fun. I didn't realize Ali Larter was on the show. Or Tamara Taylor, who played Grace (charlie's girlfriend at one time) on Party Of Five. I like going back and watching shows from days-gone-by!
Thursday, thanks to TC, I got to try MAC & CHEESE PIZZA. And let me tell you, it was darn tasty! There's this little place downtown called Ian's, and while their music is a bit off (loud or quiet? on or off? YOU decide!) the pizza was good. And I plan on going back! Plus, it's right next door to a long "lost" favorite, Dotty Dumpling's Dowry. I say "lost" because it used to be in a different location, and I wasn't sure where it moved to. Just know that I tend to not pay attention to my surroundings much. Unless I'm on a road trip...then I'll read all the signs out loud to you, knowing full-well you can read just fine on your own.
Anyway, thanks TC for the pizza!!
Thursday, thanks to TC, I got to try MAC & CHEESE PIZZA. And let me tell you, it was darn tasty! There's this little place downtown called Ian's, and while their music is a bit off (loud or quiet? on or off? YOU decide!) the pizza was good. And I plan on going back! Plus, it's right next door to a long "lost" favorite, Dotty Dumpling's Dowry. I say "lost" because it used to be in a different location, and I wasn't sure where it moved to. Just know that I tend to not pay attention to my surroundings much. Unless I'm on a road trip...then I'll read all the signs out loud to you, knowing full-well you can read just fine on your own.
Anyway, thanks TC for the pizza!!
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
I won't be speaking for a while...
At least not about college basketball. Or sports in general.
Except to say "Go Colts".
Except to say "Go Colts".
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
What's with all the news?
Seriously. How often do we need to see the news on TV? Well, if you're in the Madison area, you have LOTS of choices.
We start out the day with the 5am local morning shows
cbs, nbc, abc all have two hours, and then go to the national shows for the next 2 hours. except for NBC which goes 3. CBS then goes back to local news for another 1/2 hour.
the CW has "the daily buzz" that lasts 3 hours
NBC and ABC local have another 1/2 hour news at 11. CBS has local at noon.
NBC local has a 1/2 hour at 4
NBC, CBS and ABC locals have 1/2 hour at 5, followed by 1/2 hour national news on each station at 530, not to mention BBC news on PBS.
at 6, there's more local news on ABC, CBS and NBC for 1/2 hour, and the Jim Lehrer news hour on PBS.
ABC actually has ANOTHER local news cast for 1/2 hour at 630.
There's a bit of a break for prime time television, and it starts over at 9.
Fox and MyTV14 both have 1/2 hour 9pm news.
At 10pm, we have the local NBC, ABC and CBS 1/2 hour news.
At 11:05, it's nightline on ABC.
Are you KIDDING ME? this city does NOT have that much to talk about. That is (if I counted correctly, and I don't feel like counting again), TWENTY SIX HOURS OF NEWS in a matter of 18.5 hours.
And that DOESN'T include the actual news channels, like CNN.
We start out the day with the 5am local morning shows
cbs, nbc, abc all have two hours, and then go to the national shows for the next 2 hours. except for NBC which goes 3. CBS then goes back to local news for another 1/2 hour.
the CW has "the daily buzz" that lasts 3 hours
NBC and ABC local have another 1/2 hour news at 11. CBS has local at noon.
NBC local has a 1/2 hour at 4
NBC, CBS and ABC locals have 1/2 hour at 5, followed by 1/2 hour national news on each station at 530, not to mention BBC news on PBS.
at 6, there's more local news on ABC, CBS and NBC for 1/2 hour, and the Jim Lehrer news hour on PBS.
ABC actually has ANOTHER local news cast for 1/2 hour at 630.
There's a bit of a break for prime time television, and it starts over at 9.
Fox and MyTV14 both have 1/2 hour 9pm news.
At 10pm, we have the local NBC, ABC and CBS 1/2 hour news.
At 11:05, it's nightline on ABC.
Are you KIDDING ME? this city does NOT have that much to talk about. That is (if I counted correctly, and I don't feel like counting again), TWENTY SIX HOURS OF NEWS in a matter of 18.5 hours.
And that DOESN'T include the actual news channels, like CNN.
Monday, January 29, 2007
Good for TWO!
Up until this point, Bucky has been "sharing" the number 2 spot with UCLA. Bucky was #2 in one poll, #3 in another.
NOT ANYMORE!
It's not "official" that they'll be number 2 all alone yet, but the chances are good, considering UCLA LOST! And Bucky WON! That is so great...now if Florida would just lose a game, we'd be number 1!
Do you know the ABBA song Fernando? Go to this page, scroll down to the "links" box and take a listen to the lyrics. It was done by a local morning show, and is actually being featured in Sports Illustrated!
NOT ANYMORE!
It's not "official" that they'll be number 2 all alone yet, but the chances are good, considering UCLA LOST! And Bucky WON! That is so great...now if Florida would just lose a game, we'd be number 1!
Do you know the ABBA song Fernando? Go to this page, scroll down to the "links" box and take a listen to the lyrics. It was done by a local morning show, and is actually being featured in Sports Illustrated!
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Can I get that AND that?
I took my nieces (5 and 9) shopping today. We gave them homemade giftcards for Christmas, and today was the day to cash them in. It was a pretty simple day, except trying to explain to a 5 year old that two items costing $8 and $20 is more than the $25 you have. I guess we learn/teach new things every day!
I came home after that and needed a bit of a rest. Napping is commonplace in my house these days. After what was way too short of a nap, I decided to run to the grocery store. That's when I got the call.
Our only available part-timer (who was working at the time) was sick. She needed someone to cover. And since the boss is out of town and the guy in charge is doing mornings this week...well, that meant I got to come to work. It's been a while since I was awake, and not laying in bed, at 10pm. We'll see how tonight works!
I came home after that and needed a bit of a rest. Napping is commonplace in my house these days. After what was way too short of a nap, I decided to run to the grocery store. That's when I got the call.
Our only available part-timer (who was working at the time) was sick. She needed someone to cover. And since the boss is out of town and the guy in charge is doing mornings this week...well, that meant I got to come to work. It's been a while since I was awake, and not laying in bed, at 10pm. We'll see how tonight works!
Friday, January 26, 2007
Some GA and a little GP
Grey's Anatomy...can this show BE any better? Man, I just love it. I didn't sob like a maniac last night, but I think that was more about my state of mind (a little more stable) than anything. How long did it take YOU to figure out how the free clinic would be funded? And the proposalS at the end. What's up with THAT????? Ah...we wait til next week. Again.
Much to my delight (I love Nick At Nite, thankyouverymuch) starting February 12 they are bringing us the fabulousness that is Growing Pains! Let me tell you, if ever I had a crush on a tv star, it was Kirk Cameron. I can't wait til the marathon starts!
Ok, that's it for now. Big(ger) news coming. As soon as I can get it out properly!!!
Much to my delight (I love Nick At Nite, thankyouverymuch) starting February 12 they are bringing us the fabulousness that is Growing Pains! Let me tell you, if ever I had a crush on a tv star, it was Kirk Cameron. I can't wait til the marathon starts!
Ok, that's it for now. Big(ger) news coming. As soon as I can get it out properly!!!
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Does it make me crazy?
If you're a follower of Grey's Anatomy, and you watched tonight's episode, you will understand.
I laughed for the first five minutes. Meredith and her snoring. I can completely relate to McDreamy. When I met my husband, he snored BAD. I used those damn wax ear plugs. Then with George freaking out because Izzy's check was missing. He cracks me up SO much.
I laughed and/or teared up for the next 40 minutes. You know, when Christina tried to keep food from Burke. And when Addison told Callie about her past. Just general ups and downs. It's why I love this show.
And then I cried for the rest of the show. Not just tears, but actual sobbing. From the point where George and his family were at the table for the 2nd time, deciding what to do...up until the bar scene at the end with Addison and Karev. It wasn't all bad tears. There was the good tears when Burke told Derrick, with Christina in the room, that he hadn't had any tremors.
Know what? I don't even care if it makes me crazy. I still can't wait until next week.
I laughed for the first five minutes. Meredith and her snoring. I can completely relate to McDreamy. When I met my husband, he snored BAD. I used those damn wax ear plugs. Then with George freaking out because Izzy's check was missing. He cracks me up SO much.
I laughed and/or teared up for the next 40 minutes. You know, when Christina tried to keep food from Burke. And when Addison told Callie about her past. Just general ups and downs. It's why I love this show.
And then I cried for the rest of the show. Not just tears, but actual sobbing. From the point where George and his family were at the table for the 2nd time, deciding what to do...up until the bar scene at the end with Addison and Karev. It wasn't all bad tears. There was the good tears when Burke told Derrick, with Christina in the room, that he hadn't had any tremors.
Know what? I don't even care if it makes me crazy. I still can't wait until next week.
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Movin' On Up...
...to the SUV side!
The dealership called yesterday afternoon and said "We have a 2006 Hyundai Tucson for $$" so we went to look at it. And we drove it. And then we bought it. For $6000 less than the 2007 we'd seen last week and found we couldn't afford.
It has 4WD, which is nice. While it doesn't have ALL the options we wanted, but the best thing about it is the monthly payment. It's less than I was paying for my 2002 Dodge Neon. And the insurance is less, too. Oh yeah, and the Tucson has airbags-a-plenty. In places I didn't know you could put airbags. And it's the first V6 I've ever had. It's very exciting...while watching "24" last night I said to my husband "Can we go for a drive?" He just laughed at me.
The dealership called yesterday afternoon and said "We have a 2006 Hyundai Tucson for $$" so we went to look at it. And we drove it. And then we bought it. For $6000 less than the 2007 we'd seen last week and found we couldn't afford.
It has 4WD, which is nice. While it doesn't have ALL the options we wanted, but the best thing about it is the monthly payment. It's less than I was paying for my 2002 Dodge Neon. And the insurance is less, too. Oh yeah, and the Tucson has airbags-a-plenty. In places I didn't know you could put airbags. And it's the first V6 I've ever had. It's very exciting...while watching "24" last night I said to my husband "Can we go for a drive?" He just laughed at me.
Monday, January 15, 2007
I gotta get this out there...
I am really sorry that you have to leave your car outside when it snows. I had to for years. However, if you are over the age of 17, you should know that cleaning your car off COMPLETELY (not just half of each of the windows) is not just for YOUR safety, but for the safety of others as well. It REALLY sucks to have a sheet of snow come from the car in front of you going 60+mph. So please, just take an extra minute and get the extra snow off. thankyouverymuch.
Ok, now that that's done, I can proceed w/a weekend wrapup. Or more likely a "these are the weird things that happened to me during the weekend..."
-You can be driving on the interstate in Illinois and see snow in your headlights, but NOT have it actually hit your windshield. I'm pretty sure that's ONLY in Illinois.
-Small hotel bottles of lotion can look VERY VERY similar (i would bet "the same" would work here) as a bottle of conditioner. Please read the label carefully before putting it in your hair.
-When you google Holiday Inn Evanston IL and Best Western Evanston IL, you get the SAME results. Same address, same phone number. It's a bit confusing. We thought, up until a week before we went, we were staying at the Holiday Inn. Apparently it is no longer (if it ever was) a Holiday Inn, but a Best Western.
-It is always the day you wear your old t-shirt and don't do anything with your hair that you get to work and find out a hot country artist is in the building. (Ok, maybe this only happens in radio or television, but still.) It happened to me when Lila McCann visited...that time I didn't even have my contacts in, and of course the boss wanted me to take a picture with her. Today, Chris Young from Nashville Star is here. And I look like I got 4 hours of sleep and had to shovel before leaving the house.
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Pre-birthday fun
My husband and I drove to Evanston, IL last night...and of course yesterday we had freezing rain. Fortunately, our drive was VERY uneventful. That's always a good thing. We got into Evanston last night and promptly found our hotel room. We didn't do much. It was late, we just chilled. This morning I walked to Dunkin' Donuts and got breakfast. After breakfast, we got the train to Northwestern and found Welsh-Ryan arena...to see Wisconsin take on Northwestern. I could not believe how many Wisconsin fans were there! It was awesome.
If you watched the game, you know it was ugly!!! But hey, a win is a win, right? That's what I thought! We got the train back to the area our hotel was in, and headed out. We stopped at BD's in Naperville for dinner. We then headed to Waukegan and found our next hotel. This one was my idea. I figured hey, we're out of town already, why not stay an extra night. Plus, we're pretty close to Gurnee Mills Mall! We found the Walmart Supercenter, got some ice cream, and are in our room for the night. My husband is reading TV guide...it's got a big article on 24...which starts TOMORROW! Oh, the commercial is on right now too! :o)
Anyway, this was my birthday weekend, and I can tell you it's been wonderful so far. who cares if my birthday isn't til Friday?
If you watched the game, you know it was ugly!!! But hey, a win is a win, right? That's what I thought! We got the train back to the area our hotel was in, and headed out. We stopped at BD's in Naperville for dinner. We then headed to Waukegan and found our next hotel. This one was my idea. I figured hey, we're out of town already, why not stay an extra night. Plus, we're pretty close to Gurnee Mills Mall! We found the Walmart Supercenter, got some ice cream, and are in our room for the night. My husband is reading TV guide...it's got a big article on 24...which starts TOMORROW! Oh, the commercial is on right now too! :o)
Anyway, this was my birthday weekend, and I can tell you it's been wonderful so far. who cares if my birthday isn't til Friday?
Friday, January 12, 2007
Why?
Why, when I have plans to drive 2+ hours away from home, does it decide to start this freezing rain crap? that's kind of annoying. Of course I feel worse for a friend of mine. She's in VEGAS for her first vacation without the child...and it's THIRTY SEVEN DEGREES. With a chance of snow.
Why, when you drive a particular car, does your license plate have to tell us what kind of car it is? Like the PT Cruiser I saw whose license plate said something like PT CRUSR. Seriously. I kinda had it figured out.
Ok, that's all I have. Wish me luck on my drive tonight. We're going to see the Badgers take on Northwestern. It's my birthday present from my husband. We HAVE to make it!
Why, when you drive a particular car, does your license plate have to tell us what kind of car it is? Like the PT Cruiser I saw whose license plate said something like PT CRUSR. Seriously. I kinda had it figured out.
Ok, that's all I have. Wish me luck on my drive tonight. We're going to see the Badgers take on Northwestern. It's my birthday present from my husband. We HAVE to make it!
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Needin'/Wantin' A New Car
So we went and test drove a couple vehicles last night. First, it was the Hyundai Tucson:
I work with a guy who has one, and he really likes it. So, why not. Doesn't hurt to try. But the real reason I went to that particular dealership was because of the Nissan Murano:
I love the looks of this vehicle. I have for a long time. And I haven't wanted to drive one, because I figured if I did, I'd REALLY want one bad.
We drove them both and you know what? I liked the Hyundai a LOT better.
Go figure.
More test drives in the near future. I'll keep ya posted.
Friday, January 05, 2007
Yay me!
I just paid off my student loans! It's been like 100 years (ok, maybe only 8) since I graduated, but they're finally GONE! It was never a huge amount, but it always got put on the back burner as something I could pay later.
Now I don't ever have to pay it again!
Yay!!!
Now I don't ever have to pay it again!
Yay!!!
Monday, January 01, 2007
Happy New Year
Here's to a fabulous 2006, and an even better 2007. Lots of excitement as the new year starts, and I can't wait to share it with you!
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
How was it?
You know, your Christmas? And your weekend in general? Mine was good, and exhausting! We had people over on Saturday (about 20 to be exact...can you be exact when you say about?), and it went pretty well. We didn't do a gift exchange this year, I just got a few things for the young ones, so it went pretty fast. We were eating around 1, and I think everyone was gone by 4:30. That's not normal for our family (we usually stay forever), but considering how tired I was, it was ok! Sunday we were able to sleep in and be a bit lazy, watching some football and hoping for the Packers to still be in the playoff hunt (and they still are!) and then headed to my in-laws for the big christmas eve dinner/gift opening. There are a LOT of people in my husband's family (there were 26 people there, and that's not all of them) but it was fun watching the kids...they had so much fun. Thanks to my brother-in-law, the youngest kids got noisemakers. That's at least 6 noisemakers going off at the same time, the whole time! Not to mention the noisy drum-type toys they got. It was craziness, but we survived!
Monday morning, my brother and his family as well as my parents came over for breakfast. My sis-in-law always hosts it, but I figured this year I'd do it. She didn't show up. But my brother did with the girls, and a good breakfast was had by all. We enjoyed some more present opening (I love kids and their gifts that you KNOW they love!) and after they left, I took another nap. (See, I'm not a morning person...i've been working overnights for 4+ years, so having people over for breakfast is pretty hard!) That afternoon we went back to the inlaws for another dinner, and that was pretty much the end of our celebration. A good time was had, and I'm looking forward to the coming weekend to actually rest a little!
Oh, and I got the socks that were on my list! :o)
Monday morning, my brother and his family as well as my parents came over for breakfast. My sis-in-law always hosts it, but I figured this year I'd do it. She didn't show up. But my brother did with the girls, and a good breakfast was had by all. We enjoyed some more present opening (I love kids and their gifts that you KNOW they love!) and after they left, I took another nap. (See, I'm not a morning person...i've been working overnights for 4+ years, so having people over for breakfast is pretty hard!) That afternoon we went back to the inlaws for another dinner, and that was pretty much the end of our celebration. A good time was had, and I'm looking forward to the coming weekend to actually rest a little!
Oh, and I got the socks that were on my list! :o)
Friday, December 22, 2006
TAGGED!
Traveling Chica tagged me, so here goes!
I have to list ten things that I like, all of them starting with the letter “T.” They are not in any order.
Toffee...I LOVE CANDY, and toffee is a great one. Mmm...is it dessert time yet?
Tetherball...I played this all the time as a kid with my best friend. She can still kick my butt at that game!
Tatum...my best friend's daughter's name. She's the cutest ever!
Traveling...I may not be Traveling Chica, but I love going places. Driving or flying...I like being in different places and exploring. I drove to San Francisco w/a friend in 2003. My husband and I went to DC for our honeymoon, NYC for our 1st anniversary, and drove to Oklahoma with his parents for a wedding in '05 (THAT was brave!)
Talking...it's what I do for a job, and at least that part I'm good at. I can talk forever!
Teasing...I can be pretty sarcastic, so if you can't handle it, be on your way. I'm not being a bitch, I'm teasing you. Grow a pair!
Television...I'm addicted. It's sad. I can't tell you how many episodes of Dawson's Creek I've watched over the last week. TC, just so you know, Lifetime is going to start airing Grey's Anatomy, from the beginning. Just in case you change your mind!
Tater Tots...seriously, does it get much better than tater tots?
Trent...he does Pink Is The New Blog and I can't go a day w/out checking out the gossip on his site!
Ok, one more. I better make this good...
Thirty Minute Meals...Ok, that really starts with a 3, but I'm going with it anyway. I love to cook. Rachael Ray can be a bit...overbearing at times, but her recipes are fabulous. And to be able to get things done in 30 minutes...it rocks. No, I can't always get it done in that time because I'm not as speedy with a knife and my stove doesn't heat up fast enough, but the concept is great, and I'm addicted!
Ok, there you go! That was kind of hard. If you want to be tagged, consider yourself tagged. Pick a letter and go with it. And make sure you let me know!
I have to list ten things that I like, all of them starting with the letter “T.” They are not in any order.
Toffee...I LOVE CANDY, and toffee is a great one. Mmm...is it dessert time yet?
Tetherball...I played this all the time as a kid with my best friend. She can still kick my butt at that game!
Tatum...my best friend's daughter's name. She's the cutest ever!
Traveling...I may not be Traveling Chica, but I love going places. Driving or flying...I like being in different places and exploring. I drove to San Francisco w/a friend in 2003. My husband and I went to DC for our honeymoon, NYC for our 1st anniversary, and drove to Oklahoma with his parents for a wedding in '05 (THAT was brave!)
Talking...it's what I do for a job, and at least that part I'm good at. I can talk forever!
Teasing...I can be pretty sarcastic, so if you can't handle it, be on your way. I'm not being a bitch, I'm teasing you. Grow a pair!
Television...I'm addicted. It's sad. I can't tell you how many episodes of Dawson's Creek I've watched over the last week. TC, just so you know, Lifetime is going to start airing Grey's Anatomy, from the beginning. Just in case you change your mind!
Tater Tots...seriously, does it get much better than tater tots?
Trent...he does Pink Is The New Blog and I can't go a day w/out checking out the gossip on his site!
Ok, one more. I better make this good...
Thirty Minute Meals...Ok, that really starts with a 3, but I'm going with it anyway. I love to cook. Rachael Ray can be a bit...overbearing at times, but her recipes are fabulous. And to be able to get things done in 30 minutes...it rocks. No, I can't always get it done in that time because I'm not as speedy with a knife and my stove doesn't heat up fast enough, but the concept is great, and I'm addicted!
Ok, there you go! That was kind of hard. If you want to be tagged, consider yourself tagged. Pick a letter and go with it. And make sure you let me know!
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Merry Christmas
This, my friends, is my version of a Christmas tree this year. With no place to put a tree and no place to store a fake one, please enjoy my christmas rack. Yes, I wrapped a coat rack in branch garland. And Sami is the cat under the tree.
There are presents there now (ALL FOR ME!) so it looks much more believable!
Merry Christmas Y'all!
This scares me!
This man was a PASTOR at my mother in law's church where she is VERY involved. A good friend of mine also goes there, and does their books. This guy performed her wedding just over a year ago. I sat at the table next to him at the reception, and couldn't believe how much he was drinking.
Man Allegedly Threatens To Kill Former Girlfriend, Children
Smyth's Bail Set At $15,000
POSTED: 7:22 pm CST December 20, 2006
MADISON, Wis. -- A man is facing charges, accused by police of breaking into the home of his former girlfriend and threatening to kill her, her kids and himself.Police said the incident happened early Monday morning.According to a criminal complaint, Douglas Smyth broke in a DeForest home and entered the bedroom at 4 a.m. with knives and a hammer.Smyth has been charged with burglary, disorderly conduct and false imprisonment, WISC-TV reported.The judge set bail at $15,000.
Saturday, December 16, 2006
Basketball/Rock Stars!
Alando Tucker-32 points, 10 rebounds
Brian Butch-27 points (career high) 11 rebounds
I've always been a Wisconsin Badger fan, but it's gotten almost out of control the last few years. Since I met my husband, really. We have football season tickets (I think this year was our last, actually) and I hate missing a basketball game. I love listening to Matt Lepay call both football and basketball. He's got so much passion for the game...it's fabulous.
Today was a big day for the Badger men's basketball team. I'm at work, but thankfully we have a television in the studio! #7 Badgers vs. #2 (and unbeaten) Pittsburg. The Badgers took off early, and held on the whole game. It was SUCH a fun game to watch...the Badgers won 89-75. They have never been ranked higher than #6...but I think they can do it this time! They beat an unbeaten, #2 team. I think that should give him a #5 ranking.
I'm SO excited to be going to the Badger/Northwestern game in January. It's in IL, but that's because games at the Kohl Center are sold out every year before the season even starts. It's kind of hard to get tickets! My husband got me the Northwestern tickets for my birthday, and I can't wait!
Brian Butch-27 points (career high) 11 rebounds
I've always been a Wisconsin Badger fan, but it's gotten almost out of control the last few years. Since I met my husband, really. We have football season tickets (I think this year was our last, actually) and I hate missing a basketball game. I love listening to Matt Lepay call both football and basketball. He's got so much passion for the game...it's fabulous.
Today was a big day for the Badger men's basketball team. I'm at work, but thankfully we have a television in the studio! #7 Badgers vs. #2 (and unbeaten) Pittsburg. The Badgers took off early, and held on the whole game. It was SUCH a fun game to watch...the Badgers won 89-75. They have never been ranked higher than #6...but I think they can do it this time! They beat an unbeaten, #2 team. I think that should give him a #5 ranking.
I'm SO excited to be going to the Badger/Northwestern game in January. It's in IL, but that's because games at the Kohl Center are sold out every year before the season even starts. It's kind of hard to get tickets! My husband got me the Northwestern tickets for my birthday, and I can't wait!
Thursday, December 14, 2006
I'll probably get in trouble for this one
Ok, so here I am, minding my own business. At work. I've been in the biz long enough to know what "most" listeners want to hear. Just today I heard someone say "I really like so-and-so, they talk about their life, and I can really relate to it."
So, tonight I mentioned that I'm having 20 people at my house for Christmas and I have to figure out how to make a ham and where to put everyone. It's a little stressful.
I got a call from someone who said she'd "been doing this a lot longer" than me. This being what? I don't know. She gave me some "advice". I shouldn't talk about my personal life. There are better things to talk about. To complain about Christmas when most people are depressed anyway is just wrong. WHAT? Seriously, I wasn't complaining. I was JOKING. And I'm sorry, but I don't think MOST people are depressed at Christmas.
I'm so fucking pissed off right now, I can't even stand it. I wish I'd been recording the call so I could tell you what she said, word-for-word. But it's pretty fresh in my head, so I think I have given you a good idea of her "advice".
My "advice" to this person who has "been doing this a lot longer" than me? Fuck off. Find something better to do than call someone ON THE RADIO and insult them. Because that's really fucking rude.
So, tonight I mentioned that I'm having 20 people at my house for Christmas and I have to figure out how to make a ham and where to put everyone. It's a little stressful.
I got a call from someone who said she'd "been doing this a lot longer" than me. This being what? I don't know. She gave me some "advice". I shouldn't talk about my personal life. There are better things to talk about. To complain about Christmas when most people are depressed anyway is just wrong. WHAT? Seriously, I wasn't complaining. I was JOKING. And I'm sorry, but I don't think MOST people are depressed at Christmas.
I'm so fucking pissed off right now, I can't even stand it. I wish I'd been recording the call so I could tell you what she said, word-for-word. But it's pretty fresh in my head, so I think I have given you a good idea of her "advice".
My "advice" to this person who has "been doing this a lot longer" than me? Fuck off. Find something better to do than call someone ON THE RADIO and insult them. Because that's really fucking rude.
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Sort-Of Matthew McConaughey
I just caught this on one of my gossip blogs...Matt Damon immitating Matthew McConaughey. No, he's not as hot. But just listen to him. I could listen to that voice every day...and I wouldn't be able to tell the difference.
Monday, December 11, 2006
400?
This is my 400th post. What have I had to say the other 399 times? Not much. "My car's a piece of crap" or "Why are people stupid?" or "HOW CUTE IS MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY!!!"
Really, he is SO cute. How could I not post another picture?
Yes, most of my posts have been pretty unsubstantial. Don't expect anything different from this one.
Friday I had 4 of my girlfriends over...we've been together since at least high school. We laughed, played games, had dinner...it was a great time. We don't all get together often enough, but plan to make it a little more regular. The rest of the weekend is weak in comparison, so I'll spare you the details.
I love my friends!
Really, he is SO cute. How could I not post another picture?
Yes, most of my posts have been pretty unsubstantial. Don't expect anything different from this one.
Friday I had 4 of my girlfriends over...we've been together since at least high school. We laughed, played games, had dinner...it was a great time. We don't all get together often enough, but plan to make it a little more regular. The rest of the weekend is weak in comparison, so I'll spare you the details.
I love my friends!
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Ok, I switched
I was finally "invited" to switch to blogger in beta for this blog. So I did it. I only have one google account, and I'd already set up my cooking blog in beta...so they're now combined. So when you get a comment with that chef-y picture, that's me.
Now, on to exploring!
Now, on to exploring!
Monday, December 04, 2006
Christmas Lists
I sent my list to family members yesterday. This is what was on it:
Mini muffin pan
skimmer
salad spinner
mortar & pestle
Porcelain Measuring Spoons
white ankle socks
gift cards for: Red Robin, Michael's Craft Store, Marcus Theatres, Target, Wal-Mart, Star Cinema, Pizzeria Uno, Bed Bath & Beyond, Bath & Body Works, Best Buy
Yes, my friends. I asked for socks.
I am officially old.
I also went "christmas shopping" today. does it count as christmas shopping if the only christmas gift I got was a best buy gift card for my brother, and i bought myself 2 new board games, a candle and soap from bath & body works, a new ink cartridge, and a birthday present for a 5 year old? probably not. maybe i'll try again tomorrow. wish me luck!
Mini muffin pan
skimmer
salad spinner
mortar & pestle
Porcelain Measuring Spoons
white ankle socks
gift cards for: Red Robin, Michael's Craft Store, Marcus Theatres, Target, Wal-Mart, Star Cinema, Pizzeria Uno, Bed Bath & Beyond, Bath & Body Works, Best Buy
Yes, my friends. I asked for socks.
I am officially old.
I also went "christmas shopping" today. does it count as christmas shopping if the only christmas gift I got was a best buy gift card for my brother, and i bought myself 2 new board games, a candle and soap from bath & body works, a new ink cartridge, and a birthday present for a 5 year old? probably not. maybe i'll try again tomorrow. wish me luck!
Sunday, December 03, 2006
Seriously...why?
-this is the forecast for monday:
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE FOR LIGHT SNOW IN THE MORNING. BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY IN THE AFTERNOON WITH A CHANCE FOR LIGHT SNOW.
isn't that a little over the top? can't we just say "some clouds and a chance of light snow"?
-I call you and leave a DETAILED message, asking your opinion on a christmas present, basically just asking if you think its a good idea. you call me back and, instead of saying "yes" or "no" you say "I was in the bath. call me back!" NO! I just need you to answer a simple question. It's now after 11pm, and I can't call you back. So I have to wait until tomorrow. I'd have bought the present already if you'd have just said yes. God. But, my husband said it right. She just wanted to talk to me for 35 minutes about absolutely nothing, and couldn't do that on a message.
Ok, that's it. Well, probably not "it", but all I've got for now!
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE FOR LIGHT SNOW IN THE MORNING. BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY IN THE AFTERNOON WITH A CHANCE FOR LIGHT SNOW.
isn't that a little over the top? can't we just say "some clouds and a chance of light snow"?
-I call you and leave a DETAILED message, asking your opinion on a christmas present, basically just asking if you think its a good idea. you call me back and, instead of saying "yes" or "no" you say "I was in the bath. call me back!" NO! I just need you to answer a simple question. It's now after 11pm, and I can't call you back. So I have to wait until tomorrow. I'd have bought the present already if you'd have just said yes. God. But, my husband said it right. She just wanted to talk to me for 35 minutes about absolutely nothing, and couldn't do that on a message.
Ok, that's it. Well, probably not "it", but all I've got for now!
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Ahhh. Much better.
Ok, so the issue from the last post isn't completely resolved, but my boss knows I was pissed off, we talked about it, and there shouldn't be any problems from here on out. And now I know that if there is, I can tell him.
Tonight, shortly after I got to work, I noticed someone new in our news room. There's a window separating the studio from the news room. I thought "They must have finally hired someone" and went on about my business. Then she looked through the glass and kind of stared at me.
Oh. My. God. My favorite teacher from broadcasting school that I haven't seen in 7 years WORKS HERE! She has for 2+ weeks, we just haven't crossed paths. I couldn't believe it when I saw her. She was such an awesome teacher and a friend. She got me my first paid internship working at a station she'd worked at. She told me about a job in Stevens Point before I even graduated--I ended up taking that job and graduating early. She was also there when I got fired from that job, giving me encouragement. She said "You're finally in the business!" and I really was. And then we lost touch. I've thought about her a lot over the years, not knowing where she was or what she was doing. And tonight, she's in the news room, staring at me through a window. And I couldn't be more excited!!!
Tonight, shortly after I got to work, I noticed someone new in our news room. There's a window separating the studio from the news room. I thought "They must have finally hired someone" and went on about my business. Then she looked through the glass and kind of stared at me.
Oh. My. God. My favorite teacher from broadcasting school that I haven't seen in 7 years WORKS HERE! She has for 2+ weeks, we just haven't crossed paths. I couldn't believe it when I saw her. She was such an awesome teacher and a friend. She got me my first paid internship working at a station she'd worked at. She told me about a job in Stevens Point before I even graduated--I ended up taking that job and graduating early. She was also there when I got fired from that job, giving me encouragement. She said "You're finally in the business!" and I really was. And then we lost touch. I've thought about her a lot over the years, not knowing where she was or what she was doing. And tonight, she's in the news room, staring at me through a window. And I couldn't be more excited!!!
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Ugh
I had this whole post planned out...I was thinking about it on my way to work. I was going to tell you how I waited in line at best buy for 6 hours to get a good deal on a tv and a laptop, and that i had the winning answer in a game of totally '80s trivial pursuit this weekend.
Then I got to work and I am so pissed off I can't even stand it.
Starting last Wednesday, I have to share my workspace. Annoying enough on its own, but I don't really care for the person I'm sharing with. She doesn't work directly with me, but for another "division" of our building.
Apparently, over the weekend, she decided to make herself at home and MOVE MY SHIT. Excuse me? DON'T TOUCH MY SHIT. Tell me you need some space and I'll move my own shit. DON'T PUT THOSE DAMN GEL THINGS AT MY KEYBOARD. I DON'T WANT THEM. IF I WANTED THEM, I WOULD HAVE PUT THEM THERE IN THE FIRST PLACE.
I'm so annoyed right now. First of all, she's PART TIME. She's hardly going to be spending any time here, but she has to put all her shit here and fuck with my space. This is not going to work well. I'm a team player and all, but this is bullshit.
Then I got to work and I am so pissed off I can't even stand it.
Starting last Wednesday, I have to share my workspace. Annoying enough on its own, but I don't really care for the person I'm sharing with. She doesn't work directly with me, but for another "division" of our building.
Apparently, over the weekend, she decided to make herself at home and MOVE MY SHIT. Excuse me? DON'T TOUCH MY SHIT. Tell me you need some space and I'll move my own shit. DON'T PUT THOSE DAMN GEL THINGS AT MY KEYBOARD. I DON'T WANT THEM. IF I WANTED THEM, I WOULD HAVE PUT THEM THERE IN THE FIRST PLACE.
I'm so annoyed right now. First of all, she's PART TIME. She's hardly going to be spending any time here, but she has to put all her shit here and fuck with my space. This is not going to work well. I'm a team player and all, but this is bullshit.
Monday, November 20, 2006
WTF?
Seriously...I am just so annoyed I could spit.
8/06-cancel cable/internet/phone services
9/06-get $ taken out of our account because the work order hasn't gone through yet. Issued a $200 credit.
11/20/06-I call to find out where this money is. "I'll put a note in right now to your local agency to cut a check. It'll be about 2-3 weeks."
WHAT? Why the hell hasn't it been sent yet? (Of course they don't know). If there's a credit on my bill and I CANCEL MY SERVICES, why the hell do I have to call you to get my money. It's annoying me just typing about it. Maybe I should stop.
8/06-get those same services from a different company. GOD, how I wish we hadn't, really. It's been nothing but problems. The wrong this, the wrong that. The right this, the wrong that. Here's a charge for this, and a credit for that. Oh, and the rebate? Yeah, not gonna get that either.
Seriously...I'm tempted to go without television because I'm so pissed off right now. Except that we just decided last week to get a flat panel. Yeah, well...that'll make me happier I suppose!
8/06-cancel cable/internet/phone services
9/06-get $ taken out of our account because the work order hasn't gone through yet. Issued a $200 credit.
11/20/06-I call to find out where this money is. "I'll put a note in right now to your local agency to cut a check. It'll be about 2-3 weeks."
WHAT? Why the hell hasn't it been sent yet? (Of course they don't know). If there's a credit on my bill and I CANCEL MY SERVICES, why the hell do I have to call you to get my money. It's annoying me just typing about it. Maybe I should stop.
8/06-get those same services from a different company. GOD, how I wish we hadn't, really. It's been nothing but problems. The wrong this, the wrong that. The right this, the wrong that. Here's a charge for this, and a credit for that. Oh, and the rebate? Yeah, not gonna get that either.
Seriously...I'm tempted to go without television because I'm so pissed off right now. Except that we just decided last week to get a flat panel. Yeah, well...that'll make me happier I suppose!
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Holy crap, this is funny!
Ok, it's not a picture of MM. But it's FUNNY. Bob Saget/Danny Tanner singing about Full House. I'll never look at him the same.
(need sound, not safe for work!)
Danny Tanner Sings!
(need sound, not safe for work!)
Danny Tanner Sings!
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Should I change the title of my blog?
As promised, here you are
Hope that's enough for today. I'll have more tomorrow!
Hope that's enough for today. I'll have more tomorrow!
Monday, November 13, 2006
No MM today...
Sorry, no new pic of Matthew today. Please forgive me. They will return.
This is what happens when you score a big touchdown for the Packers
That right there is reason enough to learn to play football. Look at where Donald Driver's head is, and what he is (probably not but could be) staring directly at.
Yeah, ok...enough of that.
Today was SO busy. We decided Sunday to pick out new paint for the bedroom. Then we moved everything out of the room to prepare for paint. My husband left on a business trip this morning and will be back Thursday night. So, I'm on my own. Today I: taped off the bedroom for paint, went to best buy to return one item and pick up another, went to the police department to get a copy of my fraud report, started priming the walls, and talked on the phone to the DirecTV people (while trying to paint) for 88 minutes. (If you're thinking of switching to DirecTV from Charter, please let me know. I will give you my satisfaction report.) I finally got off the phone with them and was able to finish priming the walls. I didn't get the ceiling though. I didn't have time. I got my butt out of bed at 12:50pm, started working around 1:30, and had to quit at 8. So, 6.5 hours of work. Tomorrow is another busy day. I have my weekly hydrating facial, a hair appointment, have to stop at my parents house...and then more painting. I could put it off, but the sooner I get it done, the sooner my mattress can go back in my bedroom and I can sleep on it, rather than the old crappy mattress in the spare room.
Anyway, that was my day. And now I'm at work. Gotta love it!!!
This is what happens when you score a big touchdown for the Packers
That right there is reason enough to learn to play football. Look at where Donald Driver's head is, and what he is (probably not but could be) staring directly at.
Yeah, ok...enough of that.
Today was SO busy. We decided Sunday to pick out new paint for the bedroom. Then we moved everything out of the room to prepare for paint. My husband left on a business trip this morning and will be back Thursday night. So, I'm on my own. Today I: taped off the bedroom for paint, went to best buy to return one item and pick up another, went to the police department to get a copy of my fraud report, started priming the walls, and talked on the phone to the DirecTV people (while trying to paint) for 88 minutes. (If you're thinking of switching to DirecTV from Charter, please let me know. I will give you my satisfaction report.) I finally got off the phone with them and was able to finish priming the walls. I didn't get the ceiling though. I didn't have time. I got my butt out of bed at 12:50pm, started working around 1:30, and had to quit at 8. So, 6.5 hours of work. Tomorrow is another busy day. I have my weekly hydrating facial, a hair appointment, have to stop at my parents house...and then more painting. I could put it off, but the sooner I get it done, the sooner my mattress can go back in my bedroom and I can sleep on it, rather than the old crappy mattress in the spare room.
Anyway, that was my day. And now I'm at work. Gotta love it!!!
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Happy Sunday
Traveling Chica didn't like that last picture of Matthew. So, here's another one. I'm bypassing the scruff. It's not what the picture is about. (It has nothing to do with the tattoo either, by the way)
Saturday, November 11, 2006
We Are Marshall
That's the title of the upcoming Matthew Mcconaughey movie, opening Dec 22 (as if you didn't know...I can't wait to see it!)
This is such a bizarre story!!! (I've bolded the coincidences)
November 10, 2006
A charter plane carrying the Marshall University football team to a game against East Carolina was evacuated after smoke was reported in an engine, airport officials said.
The flight took off after a two-hour delay and no injuries were reported among the 150 people aboard, but the timing was eerie.
Almost 36 years ago to the day, on Nov. 14, 1970, a plane carrying the Marshall football team home from a game against East Carolina crashed, killing 75 people, including most of the team. A movie about the rebuilding of Marshall's football program after the crash is scheduled to open nationwide on Dec. 22.
Marshall's sports information director at the time, Gene Morehouse, died in that crash.
On Friday, his son Keith Morehouse was aboard the Boeing 727 headed for the game in Greenville, N.C. The jet, originally scheduled to leave Tri-State Airport at 11 a.m., took off at 1:25 p.m.
"I don't think it's as big a deal as some people are trying to make," Morehouse said before reboarding the plane for takeoff. He is now sports director of WSAZ-TV in Huntington.
Alpa Shah, director of operations for the Tri-State Airport Authority, said excess fuel burning off one of the engines caused the smoke.
"These things happen," said Cabell County Sheriff Kim Wolfe, who was providing security for the team. "It's just ironic, the timing of this one."
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
More?
I got such positive response from my last photo-blog (is that a phlog?) that I figured one more wouldn't hurt. Scruffy or not, I'm always up for a new picture of Matthew. Frisbee, anyone?
Friday, November 03, 2006
Happy Birthday
It's Matthew McConaughey's Birthday Saturday.
Of course, these pictures are more of a present for me than anyone else, but no one minds, right?
Of course, these pictures are more of a present for me than anyone else, but no one minds, right?
well this is weird
i've been blogging since july 2005 and this is possibly the weirdest place i've ever blogged from.
it's 2:23am, i just got done with work, and i'm sitting in my car as it warms up (it's 20 degrees out) using the company's wireless network.
i don't know how long this will hold out...the connectivity is a bit sketchy out here.
any weekend plans? i actually have none. i have some alone time on friday, so i plan on doing whatever the hell i want! you know, laundry, cleaning...that kind of fun stuff! and i'll probably get dinner from somewhere my husband wouldn't want to go. you know, a place that serves something other than burgers and chicken wings!
saturday...well, i'm sleeping in (I'm sending my brother and dad to the Badger/Penn State game...my brother is a Penn State fan and I don't want to sit through the game with him!) and then we're going out to say one final goodbye to Robguy, as he is moving to Australia on TUESDAY. as much as we want to get there someday, it is a possibility we'll never see him again. That's sad...so we have to party big!
Sunday...yeah, i'm gonna sleep in again. finish up the cleaning and laundry i didn' t do on friday, watch some football, hopefully win my 2nd fantasy game of the season...and that's about it.
Ok, so those are some plans...but it feels like none compared to the last few weekends!
Have a good one!
it's 2:23am, i just got done with work, and i'm sitting in my car as it warms up (it's 20 degrees out) using the company's wireless network.
i don't know how long this will hold out...the connectivity is a bit sketchy out here.
any weekend plans? i actually have none. i have some alone time on friday, so i plan on doing whatever the hell i want! you know, laundry, cleaning...that kind of fun stuff! and i'll probably get dinner from somewhere my husband wouldn't want to go. you know, a place that serves something other than burgers and chicken wings!
saturday...well, i'm sleeping in (I'm sending my brother and dad to the Badger/Penn State game...my brother is a Penn State fan and I don't want to sit through the game with him!) and then we're going out to say one final goodbye to Robguy, as he is moving to Australia on TUESDAY. as much as we want to get there someday, it is a possibility we'll never see him again. That's sad...so we have to party big!
Sunday...yeah, i'm gonna sleep in again. finish up the cleaning and laundry i didn' t do on friday, watch some football, hopefully win my 2nd fantasy game of the season...and that's about it.
Ok, so those are some plans...but it feels like none compared to the last few weekends!
Have a good one!
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
A stolen survey
I took this one from Traveling Chica
1. You can press a button that will make any one person explode. Who would you blow up? at this point in time, my personal trainer (I just got done with a session)
2. You can flip a switch that will wipe any band or musical artist out of existence. Paris Hilton has a CD out, right? I choose her
3. Who would you really like to just punch in the face?the damn DirecTV people
4. What is your favorite cheese?I love cheese. extra sharp cheddar, feta, blue...you name it, i love it.
5. You can only have one kind of sandwich. Every sandwich ingredient known to humankind is at your immediate disposal. What kind will you make? something with lots of stuff on it. feta or gorgonzola cheese, roasted red peppers...all the good stuff.
6. You have the opportunity to sleep with the movie (porn counts) celebrity of your choice. We are talking no-strings-attached sex and it can only happen once. Who is the lucky celebrity of your choice?Matthew McConaughey
7. You have the opportunity to sleep with the music-celebrity of your choice. Who do you pick?Kenny Chesney
8. Now that you've slept with two different people in a row, you seem to be having an excellent day because you just came across a hundred-dollar bill on the sidewalk. Holy shit, a hundred bucks! How are you gonna spend it? i don't smoke much anymore, but probably cigarettes after all that sex.
9. You just got a free plane ticket to anywhere. You have to depart right now. Where are you gonna go?Keller, Texas
10. Upon arrival to the aforementioned location, you get off the plane and discover another hundred-dollar bill. Shit! Now that you are in the new location, what are you gonna do? get a limo to my friends house and take her out to dinner
11. An angel appears out of Heaven and offers you a lifetime supply of the alcoholic beverage of your choice. It is...?wine...I'll take Wollersheim's Prairie Fume
12. Rufus appears out of nowhere with a time-traveling phone booth. You can go anytime in the PAST. What time are you traveling to and what are you going to do when you get there? August 2002, and if you know me you know why
13. You discover a beautiful island upon which you may build your own society. You make the rules. What is the first rule you put into place? No killing (good call TC)
14. You have been given the opportunity to create the half-hour TV show of your own design. What is it called and what's the premise? I'm not creative enough. I'd probably say something about a group of hot doctors stranded on an island that has a coffee shop called Central Perk
15. What is your favorite curse word? Shit, I don't know
16. One night you wake up because you heard a noise. You turn on the light to find that you are surrounded by MUMMIES. The mummies aren't really doing anything, they're just standing around your bed. What do you do? Get the camera
17. Your house is on fire, holy shit! You have just enough time to run in there and grab ONE inanimate object. Don't worry, your loved ones and pets have already made it out safely. So what's the item? my computer and it's accessories (counts as one!).
18. The Angel of Death has descended upon you. Fortunately, the Angel of Death is pretty cool and in a good mood, and it offers you a half-hour to do whatever you want before you bite it. Whatcha gonna do in that half-hour? have dinner one last time with everyone I love
19. You accidentally eat some radioactive vegetables. They were good, and what's even cooler is that they endow you with the super-power of your choice! What's it gonna be? time travel
20. You can re-live any point of time in your life. The time-span can only be a half-hour, though. What half-hour of your past would you like to experience again? see question 12. I don't want to live it again, but if I did, I'd change it completely.
21. You can erase any horrible experience from your past. again, see #12
22. You got kicked out of the country for being a time-traveling heathen who sleeps with celebrities and has super-powers. But check out this cool shit... you can move to anywhere else in the world! Bitchin'! What country are you going to live in now?Can I split my time between Italy and Australia?
23. This question still counts, even for those of you who are under age. Check it out. You have been eternally banned from every single bar in the world except for ONE. Which one is it gonna be? Peg Leg O'Sullivan's in Chicago
24. Hopefully you didn't mention this in the super-powers question.... If you did, then we'll just expand on that. Check it out... Suddenly, you have gained the ability to FLOAT!!! Whose house are you going to float to first, and be like "Dude, check it out... I can FLOAT!"? I don't know many people whose house I can float to!
25. The constant absorption of magical moonbeams mixed with the radioactive vegetables you consumed earlier has given you the ability to resurrect the dead famous-person of your choice. So which celebrity will you bring back to life? John Ritter
26. The Celestial Gates of Beyond have opened, much to your surprise because you didn't think such a thing existed. Death appears. As it turns out, Death is actually a pretty cool entity, and happens to be in a fantastic mood. Death offers to return the friend/family-member/person/etc. of your choice to the living world. Who will you bring back? Jackie
1. You can press a button that will make any one person explode. Who would you blow up? at this point in time, my personal trainer (I just got done with a session)
2. You can flip a switch that will wipe any band or musical artist out of existence. Paris Hilton has a CD out, right? I choose her
3. Who would you really like to just punch in the face?the damn DirecTV people
4. What is your favorite cheese?I love cheese. extra sharp cheddar, feta, blue...you name it, i love it.
5. You can only have one kind of sandwich. Every sandwich ingredient known to humankind is at your immediate disposal. What kind will you make? something with lots of stuff on it. feta or gorgonzola cheese, roasted red peppers...all the good stuff.
6. You have the opportunity to sleep with the movie (porn counts) celebrity of your choice. We are talking no-strings-attached sex and it can only happen once. Who is the lucky celebrity of your choice?Matthew McConaughey
7. You have the opportunity to sleep with the music-celebrity of your choice. Who do you pick?Kenny Chesney
8. Now that you've slept with two different people in a row, you seem to be having an excellent day because you just came across a hundred-dollar bill on the sidewalk. Holy shit, a hundred bucks! How are you gonna spend it? i don't smoke much anymore, but probably cigarettes after all that sex.
9. You just got a free plane ticket to anywhere. You have to depart right now. Where are you gonna go?Keller, Texas
10. Upon arrival to the aforementioned location, you get off the plane and discover another hundred-dollar bill. Shit! Now that you are in the new location, what are you gonna do? get a limo to my friends house and take her out to dinner
11. An angel appears out of Heaven and offers you a lifetime supply of the alcoholic beverage of your choice. It is...?wine...I'll take Wollersheim's Prairie Fume
12. Rufus appears out of nowhere with a time-traveling phone booth. You can go anytime in the PAST. What time are you traveling to and what are you going to do when you get there? August 2002, and if you know me you know why
13. You discover a beautiful island upon which you may build your own society. You make the rules. What is the first rule you put into place? No killing (good call TC)
14. You have been given the opportunity to create the half-hour TV show of your own design. What is it called and what's the premise? I'm not creative enough. I'd probably say something about a group of hot doctors stranded on an island that has a coffee shop called Central Perk
15. What is your favorite curse word? Shit, I don't know
16. One night you wake up because you heard a noise. You turn on the light to find that you are surrounded by MUMMIES. The mummies aren't really doing anything, they're just standing around your bed. What do you do? Get the camera
17. Your house is on fire, holy shit! You have just enough time to run in there and grab ONE inanimate object. Don't worry, your loved ones and pets have already made it out safely. So what's the item? my computer and it's accessories (counts as one!).
18. The Angel of Death has descended upon you. Fortunately, the Angel of Death is pretty cool and in a good mood, and it offers you a half-hour to do whatever you want before you bite it. Whatcha gonna do in that half-hour? have dinner one last time with everyone I love
19. You accidentally eat some radioactive vegetables. They were good, and what's even cooler is that they endow you with the super-power of your choice! What's it gonna be? time travel
20. You can re-live any point of time in your life. The time-span can only be a half-hour, though. What half-hour of your past would you like to experience again? see question 12. I don't want to live it again, but if I did, I'd change it completely.
21. You can erase any horrible experience from your past. again, see #12
22. You got kicked out of the country for being a time-traveling heathen who sleeps with celebrities and has super-powers. But check out this cool shit... you can move to anywhere else in the world! Bitchin'! What country are you going to live in now?Can I split my time between Italy and Australia?
23. This question still counts, even for those of you who are under age. Check it out. You have been eternally banned from every single bar in the world except for ONE. Which one is it gonna be? Peg Leg O'Sullivan's in Chicago
24. Hopefully you didn't mention this in the super-powers question.... If you did, then we'll just expand on that. Check it out... Suddenly, you have gained the ability to FLOAT!!! Whose house are you going to float to first, and be like "Dude, check it out... I can FLOAT!"? I don't know many people whose house I can float to!
25. The constant absorption of magical moonbeams mixed with the radioactive vegetables you consumed earlier has given you the ability to resurrect the dead famous-person of your choice. So which celebrity will you bring back to life? John Ritter
26. The Celestial Gates of Beyond have opened, much to your surprise because you didn't think such a thing existed. Death appears. As it turns out, Death is actually a pretty cool entity, and happens to be in a fantastic mood. Death offers to return the friend/family-member/person/etc. of your choice to the living world. Who will you bring back? Jackie
Monday, October 30, 2006
Sunday, October 29, 2006
What a day!
Today was fabulous. We got on the bus about 9:30 and headed to Lambeau Field. The driver seemed lost a couple times, but she got us there. She dropped us off at Brett Favre's Steakhouse, and we walked to Lambeau. We sat down about an hour before kickoff and just watched the crowd grow. It's cool to see the place just fill up as game time gets closer. And if you paid attention at all to the game, you saw that the Packers played pretty dang well today. And it was a beautiful day for a football game. We were actually OVER dressed. By the 4th quarter I'd taken my coat off and was watching the game in a t-shirt and jeans. It was mid-high 50's during the game. That's HOT for northern Wisconsin at the end of October! And the sun was shining all day...I got more of a sun burn today than I did all summer long. After the Packers won, we hit the bus and headed back to the hotel to get our car. We had plans to stop at Uno Chicago Grill across the street from our hotel, but apparently the sign is up but the restaurant is not. So, we hit the road and found a place called BJ Clancy's and as luck would have it, you get a free dinner on your birthday! We were in business! We had dinner and hit the road again. We had an uneventful drive home, and now are relaxing. All in all, a great weekend. And I'm pretty sure my husband was a happy man! He got to check off all the boxes on his sign!!!
Saturday, October 28, 2006
Whew!
The wait is over. I can finally talk about my husband's birthday. It's not actually til tomorrow (Sunday), but because of the gift, I had to give it to him early.
So, to start, we spent Saturday at the Badger game and sat in front of THE most annoying kid in the entire universe. Seriously.
We left the game (Badgers beat Illinois 30-24) and headed north. We went to dinner in Appleton at Hu-Hot (Hu Hot? You hot!). It's a Mongolian BBQ, and some EXCELLENT food. While we were there, I handed him his present.
Yep, two tickets to see the Packers play at Historic Lambeau Field ON HIS BIRTHDAY.
And then I made him this for at the game (look for us on TV!):
We're expecting Favre to throw his 406th touchdown pass and for the pack to win, so we can put check marks in those boxes.
So there you have it. We are staying tonight (Sat.) in Appleton, riding a bus to the game, spending Sunday at Lambeau, and taking a bus back to the hotel. We'll probably go to dinner Sunday evening in this area, and then we'll head home. Monday is breakfast with his parents at Pancake Cafe, and a new satellite dish from DirecTV because they gave us the wrong one to start with.
SO, there you have it. GO PACK!
So, to start, we spent Saturday at the Badger game and sat in front of THE most annoying kid in the entire universe. Seriously.
We left the game (Badgers beat Illinois 30-24) and headed north. We went to dinner in Appleton at Hu-Hot (Hu Hot? You hot!). It's a Mongolian BBQ, and some EXCELLENT food. While we were there, I handed him his present.
Yep, two tickets to see the Packers play at Historic Lambeau Field ON HIS BIRTHDAY.
And then I made him this for at the game (look for us on TV!):
We're expecting Favre to throw his 406th touchdown pass and for the pack to win, so we can put check marks in those boxes.
So there you have it. We are staying tonight (Sat.) in Appleton, riding a bus to the game, spending Sunday at Lambeau, and taking a bus back to the hotel. We'll probably go to dinner Sunday evening in this area, and then we'll head home. Monday is breakfast with his parents at Pancake Cafe, and a new satellite dish from DirecTV because they gave us the wrong one to start with.
SO, there you have it. GO PACK!
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
You just wait!
I am soon to be crowned "Wife of the Year"! That's what my co-worker said anyway. My husband's birthday is Sunday (wish him a happy birthday, would you?) and his present is a surprise. Well, to him anyway. Lots of people know about it. Just not him. Ha ha ha ha! Anyway, last year for his birthday I got him a Lightsaber and his friends were SO jealous. I was crowned wife of the year then, so I had to out-do-it this year.
I can't wait to give you details!!!!
I can't wait to give you details!!!!
Monday, October 23, 2006
A car that does WHAT?
I was wondering the other night what makes a Lexus such an expensive car. I wasn't sure if it was the quality of the car, or if it was just another brand name that everyone associates with the rich. Then I saw this video. (it takes a minute to get to the point, just give it a chance!)
The damn thing parallel parks itself. All you have to do is hit the brakes when it tells you to and forward straighten. That is worth $70,000, especially if you live in a big city with lots of on-street parking!
Oh, and the party on Saturday was good. They were very happy with the food. One of them even called me the next day to thank me! You're welcome, Shadow!
Almost forgot...THE PACKERS WON! WOOT!
The damn thing parallel parks itself. All you have to do is hit the brakes when it tells you to and forward straighten. That is worth $70,000, especially if you live in a big city with lots of on-street parking!
Oh, and the party on Saturday was good. They were very happy with the food. One of them even called me the next day to thank me! You're welcome, Shadow!
Almost forgot...THE PACKERS WON! WOOT!
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
How nice am I?
This Saturday my husband is having the guys over for some games to celebrate his birthday (which is the 29th), and I offered to cook. I don't mind, it gives me a chance to cook some things that normally I wouldn't get to because he won't eat. But his friends will. (He will eat most of this...chicken rolls, ravioli, chili, oreos, dip, etc). I had stuffed mushrooms in mind too, but because of my schedule and the fact that he won't eat them, I dropped them. So, here's what I've got in mind:
Wingless Buffalo Chicken Rolls
Texas Caviar (served with Fritos Scoops)
Chili (think Frito Pie...chili in a bowl with tortilla or corn chips and toppings, no spoons allowed!)
Fudge Covered Oreos
Sweet & Spicy Roasted Almonds
Deluxe Pizza Bagels
There will also be fresh salsa, a variety of chips as well as a spicy cheez whiz/chili dip. And whatever else I find before Saturday.
When I first decided to cook all of this, I thought I'd probably have to work until 2 on Saturday, but I could do a lot of stuff the night before and then once I got home finish it up. They're coming over at noon, they'll still be hungry at 2.
Now I am going out the night before and have to work 11-6 on Saturday. SO, the hubby's in charge of baking some of it.
Good luck guys!!
Wingless Buffalo Chicken Rolls
Texas Caviar (served with Fritos Scoops)
Chili (think Frito Pie...chili in a bowl with tortilla or corn chips and toppings, no spoons allowed!)
Fudge Covered Oreos
Sweet & Spicy Roasted Almonds
Deluxe Pizza Bagels
There will also be fresh salsa, a variety of chips as well as a spicy cheez whiz/chili dip. And whatever else I find before Saturday.
When I first decided to cook all of this, I thought I'd probably have to work until 2 on Saturday, but I could do a lot of stuff the night before and then once I got home finish it up. They're coming over at noon, they'll still be hungry at 2.
Now I am going out the night before and have to work 11-6 on Saturday. SO, the hubby's in charge of baking some of it.
Good luck guys!!
Monday, October 16, 2006
One of my favorites!
This is one of my favorite pictures of Blu. It's from when we first brought her home in 2004.
Can you tell we don't have kids? Our cats are our kids!
Update: My husband suggested showing a more recent picture of Blu along with the one when she was a baby. Here she is today:
Can you tell we don't have kids? Our cats are our kids!
Update: My husband suggested showing a more recent picture of Blu along with the one when she was a baby. Here she is today:
Thursday, October 12, 2006
She's a star!
One of my links is to a blog called "Love Revealed". It's such a cool idea. People send in pictures of things they love with one sentence explaining it. I sent one in...and it made it today! The title is "Cool Cat"! Check her out!
Better today
I didn't scream at anyone today. I was able to return the jeans from yesterday and get new ones with a functioning zipper.
I worked the earlier shift, so I was off in the evening and actually told my husband to go play his online game. (I had to watch Project Runway!)
Know what? It is 30 degrees right now. And it feels like 22. And here is a photo of our first "snowfall" of the season:
It actually looks like the beans in a beanbag chair. But it's snow, so
I wanted to share it!
I worked the earlier shift, so I was off in the evening and actually told my husband to go play his online game. (I had to watch Project Runway!)
Know what? It is 30 degrees right now. And it feels like 22. And here is a photo of our first "snowfall" of the season:
It actually looks like the beans in a beanbag chair. But it's snow, so
I wanted to share it!
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Zip It!
Looks so simple, doesn't it? Yeah, I wish.
I broke the zipper on my jeans tonight. The only ones that fit me. So, I put on my sweatpants and ran to wal-mart. We needed other stuff anyway, so what the heck. I found new jeans, brought them home, and tried them on. "Oh look, they fit great. The zipper is a little sticky, but we should be able to...oh shit. DAMMIT!" Yes, that one broke too.
I guess I was just meant to wear sweatpants to work. I will be taking those jeans back tomorrow and getting new ones. Maybe I should get 2, just in case.
Oh, remember THIS post about not raking the leaves, but instead mowing them? That adventure was on Friday. On MONDAY (just 3 days later) we had to take two trips to the recycle center with the bed of my father-in-law's truck FULL of leaves. The tree is almost done. Which is good, because it's supposed to snow on Wednesday night.
Sunday, October 08, 2006
Times they are a changin'
Remember Colin (Kelly's druggie boyfriend) from BH 90210?
Maybe you remember him from Third Watch
Here he is in the new ABC show Six Degrees
Seriously, what's with the hair? he looks like he's aged a lot of years. He was hot...now he's not.
So sad.
Maybe you remember him from Third Watch
Here he is in the new ABC show Six Degrees
Seriously, what's with the hair? he looks like he's aged a lot of years. He was hot...now he's not.
So sad.
Friday, October 06, 2006
Who needs a rake?
I decided to MOW the leaves today. Hey, don't knock it til you try it. And if you have tried it, why haven't you told ME about it? Yes, getting the leaves from the mower back to the trash bag is a pain. But it sure beats raking. Geez. That's a 39 gallon trash bag FULL of leaves. FULL. And you know what? That ain't all of 'em.
Yes, 3 FULL 39 gallon trash bags of leaves.
I think next time I'm skipping the bags and just putting them straight into the bed of a truck and runnin' them to the recycle center.
Anyone have a truck I can borrow? Cuz I still have to do the back yard.
The reality of the MALL
Think about your local mall. Or any mall you've ever been to.
What are the stores like?
It didn't dawn on me until today why exactly it is that guys don't enjoy (for the most part) going to a mall.
What the hell is there for them at a mall? If they are in their teens/early 20's, maybe they'll shop at The Buckle or Aeropostale. If they are sports fans, maybe a Dick's Sporting Goods would trip their trigger. And if they like video games, there's EB Electronics. But seriously...they can get any of that stuff elsewhere. Where they are not surrounded by stores that are absolutely aimed at women.
Bath & Body Works
Victoria's Secret (ok, that could work for both I guess)
Best Nails
Dress Barn
Kay Jewelers
Gymboree (guys don't buy their kids that kind of stuff, do they?)
Hallmark stores (unless they're in the dog house and need a card)
Shoe stores
Disney Store
So, next time your boyfriend/husband says "no" to the mall, offer to go to Best Buy with him afterwards, because there really is nothing for him at the mall. Unless he is in that late teen/early 20's stage I mentioned before. Then he's either there to buy his long-time girlfriend of 3 months a gold chain, or to buy something at Aeropostale and hit on the cute cashier.
What are the stores like?
It didn't dawn on me until today why exactly it is that guys don't enjoy (for the most part) going to a mall.
What the hell is there for them at a mall? If they are in their teens/early 20's, maybe they'll shop at The Buckle or Aeropostale. If they are sports fans, maybe a Dick's Sporting Goods would trip their trigger. And if they like video games, there's EB Electronics. But seriously...they can get any of that stuff elsewhere. Where they are not surrounded by stores that are absolutely aimed at women.
Bath & Body Works
Victoria's Secret (ok, that could work for both I guess)
Best Nails
Dress Barn
Kay Jewelers
Gymboree (guys don't buy their kids that kind of stuff, do they?)
Hallmark stores (unless they're in the dog house and need a card)
Shoe stores
Disney Store
So, next time your boyfriend/husband says "no" to the mall, offer to go to Best Buy with him afterwards, because there really is nothing for him at the mall. Unless he is in that late teen/early 20's stage I mentioned before. Then he's either there to buy his long-time girlfriend of 3 months a gold chain, or to buy something at Aeropostale and hit on the cute cashier.
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Just another day
I had to pick up a prescription at the pharmacy today, and this is how the conversation went between myself and the pharmacist (ok maybe she's not the pharmacist, she looked up my prescription, but someone else gave me the "consult", but whatever)
P: This prescription isn't covered by your insurance
Me: Ok
P: Do you still want to pay for it?
Me: *slight pause* Well, I need the prescription....
I should have asked her what my other option was. If my insurance doesn't pay for it, I do. Right? Unless you're going to give it to me for free out of the goodness of your heart.
Yeah, didn't think so.
So I shelled out the money.
Such is life.
P: This prescription isn't covered by your insurance
Me: Ok
P: Do you still want to pay for it?
Me: *slight pause* Well, I need the prescription....
I should have asked her what my other option was. If my insurance doesn't pay for it, I do. Right? Unless you're going to give it to me for free out of the goodness of your heart.
Yeah, didn't think so.
So I shelled out the money.
Such is life.
Monday, October 02, 2006
I SWEAR!
STOP TRYING TO GET CREDIT USING MY INFORMATION. IT WILL NOT WORK. I HAVE YOUR INFORMATION, AND IT HAS BEEN SUPPLIED TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND SOON TO THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. AND I HAVE A FRAUD ALERT ON MY CREDIT NOW, SO THEY'RE GOING TO CALL ME ANY TIME CREDIT IS APPLIED FOR. I'M NOT APPLYING FOR CREDIT, SO WHEN THEY CALL, I WILL SAY "NOPE, WASN'T ME. DENY THE APPLICATION PLEASE."
SO STOP. NOW. YOU'RE NOT GOING TO GET ANYTHING. AND I HOPE YOU'RE CAUGHT, YOU STUPID F(*)()*G BITCH.
THANK YOU.
OH YEAH, I'M GONNA PUT YOUR INFORMATION ON HERE AS WELL. SEE WHAT HAPPENS THEN, BITCH.
THE INFORMATION SUPPLIED TO THE CREDIT CARD COMPANIES:
ADDRESS
1207 W 90TH PL #1
LOS ANGELES CA 90044
PHONE 323-242-9318
EMPLOYER
US POSTAL SERVICE
323-759-6582
FUNNY THING, THE "RESIDENTIAL" PHONE NUMBER COMES BACK UNLISTED, WHILE THE "EMPLOYER" PHONE NUMBER COMES BACK TO Elizabeth Brown 820 W 57th St Los Angeles, CA 90037-3628 (323) 759-6582
YES, I JUST CALLED THE FIRST NUMBER. I DID "*67" SO IT WOULD SHOW UP PRIVATE. A WOMAN ANSWERED. I HUNG UP. I SHOULD HAVE TOLD HER THE POLICE HAVE HER PHONE NUMBER, BUT I COULDN'T.
Sunday, October 01, 2006
What a DEAL!
I was getting ready this morning and heard the ad on television for this REAL DIAMOND RING FOR ONLY $19.95.
I checked out the website to see what it said. "Real 1/2 Point Diamond". That's not 1/2 Carat. That's a half POINT. There are 100 points in a carat. Which means this is 1/2 of 1/100 of a carat. 1/200 of a carat for only $19.95. WHAT A DEAL!
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