Is there a hole I can crawl into? :)

My shameless lack of self control and giggling over the cute boy Jimmy got worse - I had to go into the back room where Jimmy was having lunch with the facilities guys and as soon as I walked in the door I burst out laughing. I caught a glimpse of him and I couldn't talk - literally the only thing I could do was laugh. After about 5 minutes I was able to compose myself and walk back in - I said what I had to say to P and ran out. Smooth yes? :-)

Jimmy is in the Building

Had an unexpected surprise this morning. As I was walking to the building next door I looked up and there surrounded in a halo of light was Jimmy. I haven't seen Jimmy since the first encounter on the ladder. Jimmy is every bit as angelic when his feet are on the ground as he was on the ladder when I saw him descend from the clouds (aka white ceiling tiles).

He was going into the main building I work in so I had to turn around and go back inside to get another peek at him. And again had to suppress the girlish laughter - it's like a Pavlovian response - see Jimmy - laugh like a little girl. I did manage to make eye contact when I first saw him and actually smile...like a normal human being but I was only able to do this because it hadn't sunken in yet who I was actually looking at...

I wanted to get his picture but I couldn't figure out a way to do it that wouldn't make me seem like a - well - a stalker.

Are you clean enough to share my dairy?

I'm pretty sure this is weird but I have a thing about sharing dairy products. I can handle sharing most food with most people I know but I can't under most circumstances share any dairy product with anyone. There's something about dairy and the thickness that makes me think the germs stick around more so than they would on other food products.

~Em, Carlo, and Marika Striking a pose~

Harlot Fevah and the Derby Dames on TV

Check out the link for Emma - aka - Harlot Fevah and the Derby Dames
http://www.boston.com/news/necn/Sports/

According to Emma she is "Yeah, I'm the retard with the white tank top over the black one, red shorts, dumb _expression on face... giving someone a whip. I look like a moron. But I don't care....cause I'm FAMOUS! Wooooooooo! (well okay, not really.)"

Em ~ you're not a retard you are FABULOUS!!!

Rainy Friday

He said I was in my early forties
with a lot of life before me
when a moment came that stopped me on a dime
and I spent most of the next days
looking at the x-rays
Talking bout the options
and talking bout sweet time
I asked him when it sank in
that this might really be the real end
how's it hit you when you get that kinda news
man what'd you do and he said
I went sky diving
I went Rocky Mountain climbing
I went 2.7 seconds on a bull named FuManchu
and I loved deeper and I spoke sweeter
and I gave forgiveness I'd been denying
and he said someday I hope you get the chance
to live like you were dying.

He said I was finally the husband
that most the time I wasn't
and I became a friend a friend would like to have
and all the sudden going fishin
wasn't such an imposition
and I went three times that year I lost my dad
well I finally read the good book
and I took a good long hard look
at what I'd do if I could do it all again ...
Like tomorrow was a gift and you got eternity to think about
what would you do with it
what would I do with it
what could I do with it?

...he said someday I hope you get the chance
to live like you were dying.

Live Like You Were Dying - Tim McGraw

Why Bother

Somedays it's not even worth getting out of bed. There are a few typical days I seem to have -

1. I have a good hair day and feel good all day.
   
2. I have a good hair and inevitably see someone with better hair and my day sucks.
   
3. I have a bad hair day and my day sucks.

On any of the above given days it usually ends with me wanting to eat Chinese and chocolate. American Idol is complete BS! I can't believe Mandisa was voted off - but as I told Stef (holla holla) America can't vote for a president so why should it come as a surprise that they can't be trusted to vote correctly on AI. Don't think about that too hard or it might not make sense. A funny thing happened last night. Alex came home and I noticed something sticking out from under his jacket. He had a piece of toilet paper stuck in the waistband of his pants and it was hanging down to about mid thigh. He had been out and about on the bus, around Harvard Square etc. walking around for who knows HOW LONG with this long piece of toilet paper stuck in his pants. NO ONE told him! I can't believe it. I mean if I saw anyone with a piece of toilet paper stuck to them anywhere I would see it as my duty to all mankind to let them know.

Complete Ramblings

I was in the restroom today and as is my normal habit I checked to see the shoes of the people in the stalls next to me. What I saw made me giggle. This woman was sitting doing her business two stalls away and she had her feet crossed at the ankles. I have never in my life seen anyone sit like that on the loo - it was like she was sitting on her couch, kicking back and relaxing.

I'd like to just send a big THANK YOU out into the universe for everything. Thank you to my family and friends, and to all the unseen things out there.

The lease is being Fed Exed so it's just about a done deal. Eeeek!

Sunday's aren't so bad

Sunday's aren't so bad when you get to spend time with someone you like and do something fun. Stef and I had brunch at S &S in Inman Square http://www.sandsrestaurant.com/ and then had ice cream at Christina's - it so tasted like homemade. We drove around downtown and past the new apartment (hopefully the new apt). You need a code to get in - a code I don't have - luckily a woman was walking in and Stef and I acted like we belonged there and snuck in behind her. We went up to the roof for a few minutes and took a peek.

The flowers and trees are in bloom - it's so beautiful. The daffodils and dogwoods are popping out all over - my favorites!


Kristin ~~~~~~~ Those are good vibes/thoughts being sent your way.

Art & Salsa

Adam - aka Penguin

Beautiful day today - it's was 70 and sunny outside and there was a frog chirpin' at my doorstep - that was for Snooky and Megan :) The weather seemed to make everyone happy today.

Looked at another apartment today - fingers crossed!! Adam Adam he's our man.... http://beaconstreetcrib.blogspot.com/

Had dinner with Jasmine Tara and Tori and then went to Toad to listen to a band. Tori and Jasmine got a hold of my camera - eek! Hola Saxman J http://www.handsomefrank.com/ and Redhead Donn. All in all a very good night.

Hugs not Drugs

Saw this in Porter Square - loved it! Michelle you are right - the 80's are back baby! You may have to click on the picture to make it bigger so you can read the bag - it's the bag that makes the outfit.

I knew if I...

AI Commentary

Suds in a bucket?? WTF? Good lord how is Ace still on the show? COME ON!! Horrid! Did he really just show us his scar? Did PA really just ask about it? The pretty boy has a scar – oooh he’s such a bad boy.

Taylor - Love the song he sang – he rocked. Trouble…worry…oh…worry…worry..worry..worry just will not seem to leave my mind alone…give me love and affection…love, won’t let me go, said love, and I need it so…I’m in trouble. Nice job – well done.

Mary Mary why you buggin’? Mandisa is such a diva! Love her! Holy backside batman the girl can sing! And I mean that in the best way – love her!

Waiting for Chris – waiting – I am about to die with An-Chris-ticipation!!! ***He’s a ROCK STAR*** Swear to Buddha if he sings Guns N Roses at some point (hoping against hope) I will die on my living room floor. I wish these stupid judges would get it straight – Simon is telling him he has gone too far with the rocker stuff but in past weeks he praised him for being true to himself. Whateva Simon – whateva! So what if he was “sharp” the guy is phenomenal to watch!

We simply must have an AI viewing party soon – I can’t watch this alone anymore. It’s pathetic that I’m doing a running commentary on this silly thing. Girls – Dan (if you are still watching it) – let’s set a date.

Sunday Morning Comin' Down

Well I woke up Sunday morning,
With no way to hold my head that didn't hurt.
And the beer I had for breakfast wasn't bad,
So I had one more for dessert.
Then I fumbled through my closet for my clothes,
And found my cleanest dirty shirt.
An' I shaved my face and combed my hair,
An' stumbled down the stairs to meet the day.

I'd smoked my brain the night before,
On cigarettes and songs I'd been pickin'.
But I lit my first and watched a small kid,
Cussin' at a can that he was kicking.
Then I crossed the empty street,
'n caught the Sunday smell of someone fryin' chicken.
And it took me back to somethin',
That I'd lost somehow, somewhere along the way.

On the Sunday morning sidewalk,
Wishing, Lord, that I was stoned.
'Cos there's something in a Sunday,
Makes a body feel alone.
And there's nothin' short of dyin',
Half as lonesome as the sound,
On the sleepin' city sidewalks:
Sunday mornin' comin' down.

In the park I saw a daddy,
With a laughin' little girl who he was swingin'.
And I stopped beside a Sunday school,
And listened to the song they were singin'.
Then I headed back for home,
And somewhere far away a lonely bell was ringin'.
And it echoed through the canyons,
Like the disappearing dreams of yesterday.

On the Sunday morning sidewalk,
Wishing, Lord, that I was stoned.
'Cos there's something in a Sunday,
Makes a body feel alone.
And there's nothin' short of dyin',
Half as lonesome as the sound,
On the sleepin' city sidewalks:
Sunday mornin' comin' down.

Kris Kristofferson

*Sigh*

So the apartment is a no go. That among other things makes this feel like a true Monday.

Miss my family today.

Newport RI

Took a flying trip to Newport for lunch and a bit of sightseeing. Can't wait to go back when the weather is warmer and we have more time to see the sights!

RIP Buck Owens

I am not 21 years old anymore. While I look 25 (did I stutter?) my 33 year old self can not keep the pace of a 21 year old - I require sleep and lots of water or my motor skills and thought processing ability rapidly decline. It has been fun though so I wouldn't trade a few hours of shut eye for the frivolity.

Yesterday I ate pizza for lunch, dinner, and for our 2nd dinner at 2 AM. Is that wrong? Is it wrong that I almost had a slice for dinner tonight?

Kristin arrived last night around 8 - we had dinner at Nebo’s then went to a pub. Dan thanks for being a great host for the pre game festivities - and for showing us your roof - what a great view!

T-top we missed you!!! Glad we got to see you today and meet your brother and his family - so nice :-)

K and I drug ourselves out of bed this morning and went apartment hunting. The first place we visited was roomy - ridiculously so almost - but the living space and kitchen were kinda funky - but we thought we were sold - almost. The second place I wouldn't live in if it was free. The third appointment started off promising - the agent - Adam - looked like a rock climber/rock band member. The realty office had a "too cool" vibe but in a good way and it was actually a real office. Adam showed us one place that was cheesy - the fake gold chandelier was a big turn off :) and it almost felt like there should have been wall to wall shag carpeting. Kristin noticed a smoky haze in the apartment but clearly the owners didn't smoke - hmmm.

Have to say we liked Adam almost immediately and he's good in my book because he was totally ok with the various four letter words that accidentally slipped out of my mouth. It's not my fault that I cuss inappropiately - I am just a very expressive person :) Anyway - I'm long winded tonight - it's the whole 4 hours of sleep, not 21, thought process problem. Sooooo - Adam showed us the final apartment - and as soon as we walked in we knew it was the one - 2 bedrooms, 2 baths - dining room - lots of light, nice view - freshly painted - perfect. Then to close the deal Adam takes us upstairs to the roof where we stumbled upon roof heaven. The roof is a series of decks with benches and a table and chairs and it overlooks a little park. I have to admit I let out a little scream when I stepped out onto the deck. Kristin started doing her Beyonce dance and Adam, well Adam lit up a smoke and had a moment to himself to enjoy the good work he had done.

So we are keeping our fingers crossed that everything goes through and we get the place.

Stayin' Alive

Luscious Leg of Lamb had the big win tonight at Trivia - 118 points to come in first and win the grand prize - a $30 gift certificate to Kinsale. Here's a Kristi style GOOO TEAM!!! for the win.

In other news - I've been having a pretty good last couple of weeks - almost maniacally happy - having fun - cruising along....

TC and I were walking to the train today and as we were crossing the street I noticed a homeless man pushing a shopping cart - his feet were twisted inward a bit and he kind of shuffled along. In my head I had a moment of "awww" for him and as soon as the thought hit my head my ass hit the ground. My feet - in my freaking clogs - twisted and I fell right in the middle of the freakin' road. I was stunned - I swear if it had been video tapped you would be seeing me win the 10,000 prize on America's Funniest Home Videos. It was like God looked down and said - yep things are going well - I smite thee - bam - I'm gonna drop you like a rock! :-)

Idol Update

Fudge Knocker! I had a whole stupid thing written out and somehow I hit something and it disappeared. So here it goes again ~

Could someone please make a single of Chris D's rendition of Johnny Cash’s Walk the Line? It was smoldering - smoldering - I am going to run out of adjectives to describe his hotness eventually.

Stef and I were talking about how Chris - aka my imaginary boyfriend - exudes this calm quiet confidence that makes him so smoldering. Stef likened his confidence to a saturated sponge - if you were to squeeze him the confidence would drip out. She also gave him a Five Star Review - saying he was more than mere eye candy - but in fact a four course gourmet meal.

Ms. Paula A. seems to have been sneaking into the medicine cabinet again - her eyes looked a little glassy - The girls - Mandisa, Paris, and Katherine did stellar jobs as well.

WTF is up with Paula getting in Simon's face about Taylor's dancing - I thought they were going to have a Dance off. The drama - Drahhhmaahhh!

Kristin countdown - 3 days

Tivo Alert

My favorite little ball of spirit Kristi Yamaoka (the SIU Cheerleader who fell from the pryamid and went out cheering as she was carted off on a stretcher) is making an appearance on Ellen tomorrow. Here's a quote from one of Kristi's (with an "I") fellow cheermates -
"That made me so much better that she was going off cheering," cheerleader Dani (again with an "I") Davis said. "That's totally Kristi. It actually made me cry a little bit to see her still cheering."

I just have one thing to say - It's totally Kristi - totally.