Monday, January 31, 2005
I think we have a love connection
I found this on rosa's tagboard over at Whoa That Was So Deep.
William: iam elven in australia wonderne if youll go ote with me
Ok, is he eleven and a crappy speller, or is he a hobbit ... and a crappy speller?
Either way he meets rosa's criteria.
William: iam elven in australia wonderne if youll go ote with me
Ok, is he eleven and a crappy speller, or is he a hobbit ... and a crappy speller?
Either way he meets rosa's criteria.
The Sheen - Laborteaux Connection
It is all starting to make sense.
Belle, Nancy, Cori are you paying attention?
Shattered Spirits (1986) (Made for TV)
The cast
Martin Sheen .... Lyle Mollencamp
Melinda Dillon .... Joyce Mollencamp
Matthew Laborteaux .... Ken Mollencamp
Lukas Haas .... Brian Mollencamp
Roxana Zal .... Lesley Mollencamp
John Cougar Mellencamp .... John Cougar Mollencamp
Plot summary
A dedicated middle-class family man (Martin Sheen) has his life shattered by his uncontrolled drinking. First, he loses his job. Then, after a violent outburst at home, his wife (Melinda Dillon) files a court order to keep him away from her and their three children. To regain his family he joins Alcoholics Anonymous and his family decides to for counseling sessions. There they learn how much his drinking has controlled their lives.
Belle, Nancy, Cori are you paying attention?
Shattered Spirits (1986) (Made for TV)
The cast
Martin Sheen .... Lyle Mollencamp
Melinda Dillon .... Joyce Mollencamp
Matthew Laborteaux .... Ken Mollencamp
Lukas Haas .... Brian Mollencamp
Roxana Zal .... Lesley Mollencamp
John Cougar Mellencamp .... John Cougar Mollencamp
Plot summary
A dedicated middle-class family man (Martin Sheen) has his life shattered by his uncontrolled drinking. First, he loses his job. Then, after a violent outburst at home, his wife (Melinda Dillon) files a court order to keep him away from her and their three children. To regain his family he joins Alcoholics Anonymous and his family decides to for counseling sessions. There they learn how much his drinking has controlled their lives.
Sunday, January 30, 2005
Wobbleboard Classics Volume #1
Posted by: boz48730
Aww, isn't rosa sweet. She burnt this CD for me of Aussie hits back in 2003. Of course I had to burn her TWO Beachboy CDs in exchange, and did I tell you she cut off one of the songs before it finished but she couldn't be arsed* to redo it.
*Aussie for couldn't be bothered.
Saturday, January 29, 2005
Friday, January 28, 2005
Back to school post 1
aaaaaaaagh! so tired.. already and its only after day 1!
Full details of what happened are posted on Whoa
But let me tell you.. Boz (yes our very own little bozarama) is all around my school. It started at around midday when the IT guy set me up with a username and password for the schools (eeeeeeeeeeeeextensive) computer net work (apparently the largest in a state school in the country )When he was done, he looked at me and smiled and said "now you can log on and read Boz whenever and wherever you like!" Instantly i thought that my internet (superstar) fame had preceeded me and that my famous friends(you) and i were the talk of the school!(It could happen!) But no... he was referring to the schools intranet! The in-school mail service is called Bozmail (Boz being an abreviation of the schools name) I just sat there glassy eyed trying not to crack up! All the online features had something to do with Boz. The daily notices are called The Boz bits ( And which laydee hasnt wanted to get her hands on those!) and the parent newsletter the Boz biz. Ahhh it had me giggling all day long. But then again.. i am an idiot.
Full details of what happened are posted on Whoa
But let me tell you.. Boz (yes our very own little bozarama) is all around my school. It started at around midday when the IT guy set me up with a username and password for the schools (eeeeeeeeeeeeextensive) computer net work (apparently the largest in a state school in the country )When he was done, he looked at me and smiled and said "now you can log on and read Boz whenever and wherever you like!" Instantly i thought that my internet (superstar) fame had preceeded me and that my famous friends(you) and i were the talk of the school!(It could happen!) But no... he was referring to the schools intranet! The in-school mail service is called Bozmail (Boz being an abreviation of the schools name) I just sat there glassy eyed trying not to crack up! All the online features had something to do with Boz. The daily notices are called The Boz bits ( And which laydee hasnt wanted to get her hands on those!) and the parent newsletter the Boz biz. Ahhh it had me giggling all day long. But then again.. i am an idiot.
Thursday, January 27, 2005
Ode to AmyJo...
she was working in a bridal shop in Flushing, Queens
'til her boyfriend kicked her out in one of those crushing scenes
what was she to do? where was she to go? she was out on her Fanny...
(doesn't "fanny" in Australia actually mean 'vagina'?? rosa? anyone?)
*ahem*
it's time to put the Nanny to bed, but before we do, go take
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'til her boyfriend kicked her out in one of those crushing scenes
what was she to do? where was she to go? she was out on her Fanny...
(doesn't "fanny" in Australia actually mean 'vagina'?? rosa? anyone?)
*ahem*
it's time to put the Nanny to bed, but before we do, go take
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More tongue, please
You're not a man till you've had sheep tongue.
I was going to say that Cori has opened a can of worms ... but ahhh
I haven't looked at page two yet.
I was going to say that Cori has opened a can of worms ... but ahhh
I haven't looked at page two yet.
Jack Daniels, Terrance Trent D'arby, and the Wizard of Id
what do these things have in common?
other than the letter A, NOTHING.
which is what i've been doing around here lately.
here being the rwbs abode. this is an abode, right?
boz, i never ever thought i would read the words "i wish mad was here" by your hand. i cried.
my desperate attempts at world animation and reuniting Wham have failed miserably. George Michael still looks sexy with stubble though. meow.
so, here i am, back in the saddle again. wearing nothing but chaps of course.
sorry i have to miss out on the whatever that was i read gift exchange, but my belated ass is there in spirit. or ethanol. whatever.
everyone knows billy idol has a new album coming out right?
other than the letter A, NOTHING.
which is what i've been doing around here lately.
here being the rwbs abode. this is an abode, right?
boz, i never ever thought i would read the words "i wish mad was here" by your hand. i cried.
my desperate attempts at world animation and reuniting Wham have failed miserably. George Michael still looks sexy with stubble though. meow.
so, here i am, back in the saddle again. wearing nothing but chaps of course.
sorry i have to miss out on the whatever that was i read gift exchange, but my belated ass is there in spirit. or ethanol. whatever.
everyone knows billy idol has a new album coming out right?
Wednesday, January 26, 2005
A Candle in the Wind
I present for you Amyjo's artistic rendering, sketched on the back of a Del Monte's Sweet Peas can label, of the events leading up to, and the subsequent dedication and singing of A Candle in the Wind to me, Boz.
1. A picto-graphic timeline.
2. A tasteful, yet revealing close-up.
1. A picto-graphic timeline.
2. A tasteful, yet revealing close-up.
The Boz Mail Project
What do you think would be a crappy XIJIF present?
I would put candles at the top of my Crappy Gift List, along with tins of potted meat, cheese, a toilet seat cover, a Nanny: the first 3 seasons DVD, a biography of Gummo Marx or his brother Karl, or a puppy dog paint by numbers set.
What about you?
What about you?
If guilt doesn't work, bribery will
Here are the stickers I had to promise to send Isabella to get her to send me her mailing address.
Tuesday, January 25, 2005
Guidelines for XIJIF gift exchange
Ok, I'm half asleep so bare with me here.
I have drawn the names for everyone and will be sending emails out tonight informing you of who you will be secret santa for, and I will also be requesting your mailing address, which could be your home address, your work address, or a post office box, anything so we can make sure your gift is delivered.
The names will remain secret, which means that you will not know who drew your name until you receive your package.
XIJIF will be celebrated on February 25, 2005, so make sure you allow enough cushion for the package to arrive on time.
The price limit on your present should be ten american dollars give or take a few. I'm not sure what that is in Aussie dollars, or Euros. Rosa and Sandra can figure that out for themselves.
It would be nice if when you open your package on Xmas day if you made an audio, or video post of it, or at least take some pics of what you received.
Some suggestions on gift buying.
You could buy one gift for ten dollars.
Or a couple of gifts for five a piece.
Or you could do what a few of did last year for Xmas in June, you could go crazy at the dollar store. Of course, I don't think dvl has ever been within 500 feet of a Dollar Store, but that is neither here nor there, it's just a dig.
The main purpose is to have fun, and not sweat the small stuff.
It is also acceptable to leave hints for what you would like, as Nancy and Marci have already done, but wanting it and wishing for it doesn't make it so.
One last thing, the only person who will be getting your mailing address besides me is your secret santa, and I will not be sending out the mailing addresses until I have received all ten of your mailing addresses, this is to discourage slackers. ::cough cough belle cough cough::
I already have dvl's, Jonnies, Sandra's and Rosa's mailing addresses, so they do not have to include them when they respond to my original email.
Blah, blah, blah.
I guess that is it. If I have left anything out, or you have further questions, you can leave a comment or drop me an email, or mention it on the zonk.
Tada!!!
I have drawn the names for everyone and will be sending emails out tonight informing you of who you will be secret santa for, and I will also be requesting your mailing address, which could be your home address, your work address, or a post office box, anything so we can make sure your gift is delivered.
The names will remain secret, which means that you will not know who drew your name until you receive your package.
XIJIF will be celebrated on February 25, 2005, so make sure you allow enough cushion for the package to arrive on time.
The price limit on your present should be ten american dollars give or take a few. I'm not sure what that is in Aussie dollars, or Euros. Rosa and Sandra can figure that out for themselves.
It would be nice if when you open your package on Xmas day if you made an audio, or video post of it, or at least take some pics of what you received.
Some suggestions on gift buying.
You could buy one gift for ten dollars.
Or a couple of gifts for five a piece.
Or you could do what a few of did last year for Xmas in June, you could go crazy at the dollar store. Of course, I don't think dvl has ever been within 500 feet of a Dollar Store, but that is neither here nor there, it's just a dig.
The main purpose is to have fun, and not sweat the small stuff.
It is also acceptable to leave hints for what you would like, as Nancy and Marci have already done, but wanting it and wishing for it doesn't make it so.
One last thing, the only person who will be getting your mailing address besides me is your secret santa, and I will not be sending out the mailing addresses until I have received all ten of your mailing addresses, this is to discourage slackers. ::cough cough belle cough cough::
I already have dvl's, Jonnies, Sandra's and Rosa's mailing addresses, so they do not have to include them when they respond to my original email.
Blah, blah, blah.
I guess that is it. If I have left anything out, or you have further questions, you can leave a comment or drop me an email, or mention it on the zonk.
Tada!!!
Writing Cover Letters is Hard
Any suggestions?
"Dear Sirs:
Please accept this letter and the following resume as my application for the position of Part Time Legal Assistant you posted on CraigsList.
For the past several years, I have worked as the Administrative Secretary to the Director of Patient Care Services at Gateways Hospital, a position that was non-existent until I took it. Originally, the Director brought me on to assist with revisions on the hospital’s policies and procedures. As I proved myself by tackling that project, the Director increased my responsibilities to include payroll, scheduling, hiring, communicating with vendors and registry, collecting and analyzing data for quarterly reports, and many more administrative duties. With each new responsibility, I adapted to incorporate the task into work routine.
Now as I come to a point where I might move up in position, I realize that I do not want to make my career in heath care, and instead I am searching for a position in the field of law, specifically criminal law.
I believe that my strong office/administration skills along with my desire to learn and grow in the field of criminal law would make me an excellent Part Time Legal Assistant. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you and setting up a meeting with you at a mutually convenient time to further discuss my qualifications.
Sincerely,
Andrew H-----"
"Dear Sirs:
Please accept this letter and the following resume as my application for the position of Part Time Legal Assistant you posted on CraigsList.
For the past several years, I have worked as the Administrative Secretary to the Director of Patient Care Services at Gateways Hospital, a position that was non-existent until I took it. Originally, the Director brought me on to assist with revisions on the hospital’s policies and procedures. As I proved myself by tackling that project, the Director increased my responsibilities to include payroll, scheduling, hiring, communicating with vendors and registry, collecting and analyzing data for quarterly reports, and many more administrative duties. With each new responsibility, I adapted to incorporate the task into work routine.
Now as I come to a point where I might move up in position, I realize that I do not want to make my career in heath care, and instead I am searching for a position in the field of law, specifically criminal law.
I believe that my strong office/administration skills along with my desire to learn and grow in the field of criminal law would make me an excellent Part Time Legal Assistant. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you and setting up a meeting with you at a mutually convenient time to further discuss my qualifications.
Sincerely,
Andrew H-----"
As suggested by AmyJo
Yeah, I guess so.
You are 'Deck the Halls'! Let's be honest, it
isn't Christmas you are celebrating, is it? In
fact, you know full well that there were no
shepherds in the fields in December, and that
the date of Christmas was put at midwinter
specifically to coincide with the older
celebrations of Yule and the birth of Mithras.
An unashamed Pagan, you take great glee in the
number of carols referring to holly, evergreens
and Winter's end, and will sing them with
gusto. You know where they really came from.
And you do enjoy the seasonal celebrations,
regardless of their name... A merry Yule to
you!
What Christmas Carol are you?
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You are 'Deck the Halls'! Let's be honest, it
isn't Christmas you are celebrating, is it? In
fact, you know full well that there were no
shepherds in the fields in December, and that
the date of Christmas was put at midwinter
specifically to coincide with the older
celebrations of Yule and the birth of Mithras.
An unashamed Pagan, you take great glee in the
number of carols referring to holly, evergreens
and Winter's end, and will sing them with
gusto. You know where they really came from.
And you do enjoy the seasonal celebrations,
regardless of their name... A merry Yule to
you!
What Christmas Carol are you?
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Monday, January 24, 2005
DECENT!!!
In addition to bootleg Sharpies, Boz's giftpack included a Hulk nightlight which is perfect for my bathroom -
Also, there is a great rollerblade kit, discussed in more detail over at Nacho Steppinstone -
The skates fit onto a person's fingers perfectly, making an extremely lifelike rollerblading experience -
I call this trick, "Hulk Bukkake" -
Also, there is a great rollerblade kit, discussed in more detail over at Nacho Steppinstone -
The skates fit onto a person's fingers perfectly, making an extremely lifelike rollerblading experience -
I call this trick, "Hulk Bukkake" -
Labels: Christmas in June in February, gifts, Hulk, roller skates
The Loot
It seems like XIJIF already, especially since I bought "Holiday Spice Pepsi" at the 99cent store today.
Boz certainly knows how to put together a gift package, here's the evidence -
There is too much here for one post, so I will feature a different item in various posts both here & on the Nacho blog. Until I've covered everything.
First off, there was an open package of counterfit Sharpies -
They're extremely lifelike & I think it would be difficult to prove they aren't the real McCoy. 4 colors, one for each mood.
Boz certainly knows how to put together a gift package, here's the evidence -
There is too much here for one post, so I will feature a different item in various posts both here & on the Nacho blog. Until I've covered everything.
First off, there was an open package of counterfit Sharpies -
They're extremely lifelike & I think it would be difficult to prove they aren't the real McCoy. 4 colors, one for each mood.
Labels: Christmas in June in February, gifts, sharpees
Kicking Off the XIJIF Season
Live audio footage of Jonnie opening a gift package from Boz, just moments after it arrived in the mailbox.
Labels: audioblog, Chistmas in June in February, gifts
Stay away from the brown acid.
Posted by: boz48730
sarcastically.
But I was so wiped out today I didn't even bother taking them off.
I sleep now, and dream the dreams of the medicated.
In case anyone needs to know (hint)
I collect paperweights. And birdhouses.
See, I'm making this easy.
You are welcome.
See, I'm making this easy.
You are welcome.
Sunday, January 23, 2005
Saturday, January 22, 2005
XIJIF ... The Names Have Been Drawn
Since I am house bound by the blizzard I went ahead and drew the names for the gift exchange. There are eleven of us taking part. I wish Mad was around, cause I'd like him to be involved to, but I guess it isn't to be.
Anyway, do you think we should make who got who public, or should we keep it a surprise like last time? I think either way would be cool, so I'll leave it up to you.
I'll work on the guidelines and try to post them tomorrow night, or monday, but probably not monday because I go to the hospital for my last shot on monday, and last time I was pretty loopy for the rest of the day, so it could be monday, but probably not, or tuesday, yeah, tuesday by the latest.
The Official List
Anyway, do you think we should make who got who public, or should we keep it a surprise like last time? I think either way would be cool, so I'll leave it up to you.
I'll work on the guidelines and try to post them tomorrow night, or monday, but probably not monday because I go to the hospital for my last shot on monday, and last time I was pretty loopy for the rest of the day, so it could be monday, but probably not, or tuesday, yeah, tuesday by the latest.
The Official List
What Age Do You Act?
Quiz courtesy of Paul over at Noxturne -
You Are 23 Years Old |
23 Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe. 13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world. 20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences. 30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more! 40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax. |
Labels: acting your age, age, quiz
FREEDOM!!!
If you squint just right you can see the word FREEDOM in the stigmata belle visited upon my knee.
Update:
Computer Enhancement of the "FREEDOM" stigmata visited upon my knee by belle.
Update:
Computer Enhancement of the "FREEDOM" stigmata visited upon my knee by belle.
Friday, January 21, 2005
XIJIF Weekend Update
We got a go from Drew, so it all comes down to belle.
Let me tell you a little bit about belle.
She is hesitant to participate in XIJIF because sheknows thinks everybody hates her.
Well, yeah, that might be true, but I bet you didn't know that belle has some incurable disease, that changes every time I chat with her, and she is not likely to make it through till spring.
So come on everybody, pretend that you really do like belle, let's make XIJIF belle's personal Candle In The Wind dedication.
Belle???
Belle???
This is for you ...
Goodbye ummm, belle
Though I never knew you at all
You had the grace to hold yourself
While those around you crawled
They crawled out of the woodwork
And they whispered into your brain
They set you on the treadmill
And they made you change your name
And it seems to me you lived your life
Like a candle in the wind
Never knowing who to cling to
When the rain set in
And I would have liked to have known you
But I was just a kid
Your candle burned out long before
Your legend ever did
Loneliness was tough
The toughest role you ever played
Hollywood created a superstar
And pain was the price you paid
Even when you died
Oh the press still hounded you
All the papers had to say
Was that errr, belle was found in the nude
Goodbye ummm, belle
From the young man in the 22nd row
Who sees you as something as more than sexual
More than just our errr, belle.
Belle, you must take part in XIJIF because it may be the last thing you will ever do without tubes running out of all parts of your body.
Let me tell you a little bit about belle.
She is hesitant to participate in XIJIF because she
Well, yeah, that might be true, but I bet you didn't know that belle has some incurable disease, that changes every time I chat with her, and she is not likely to make it through till spring.
So come on everybody, pretend that you really do like belle, let's make XIJIF belle's personal Candle In The Wind dedication.
Belle???
Belle???
This is for you ...
Goodbye ummm, belle
Though I never knew you at all
You had the grace to hold yourself
While those around you crawled
They crawled out of the woodwork
And they whispered into your brain
They set you on the treadmill
And they made you change your name
And it seems to me you lived your life
Like a candle in the wind
Never knowing who to cling to
When the rain set in
And I would have liked to have known you
But I was just a kid
Your candle burned out long before
Your legend ever did
Loneliness was tough
The toughest role you ever played
Hollywood created a superstar
And pain was the price you paid
Even when you died
Oh the press still hounded you
All the papers had to say
Was that errr, belle was found in the nude
Goodbye ummm, belle
From the young man in the 22nd row
Who sees you as something as more than sexual
More than just our errr, belle.
Belle, you must take part in XIJIF because it may be the last thing you will ever do without tubes running out of all parts of your body.
Genuine Smile Test
Once again Sandralein and I got exactly the same score on a test.
This one comes from The Glob & Wail and it tests how well you can judge a real smile VS a fake smile, judged from actual video clips of people smiling.
The test is located at http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/mind/surveys/smiles/index.shtml
Sandra and I both got 15 out of 20 correct.
Warning: contains some pretty ugly British people.
This one comes from The Glob & Wail and it tests how well you can judge a real smile VS a fake smile, judged from actual video clips of people smiling.
The test is located at http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/mind/surveys/smiles/index.shtml
Sandra and I both got 15 out of 20 correct.
Warning: contains some pretty ugly British people.
Labels: exam, quiz, real vs fake, smile, test
The Diet
Last night I had another conversation with DVL and Mannaz on why I no longer drink soda. I said that I quit to help lose weight, though it has done little to change my girth. I told them that I have been drinking a lot of ice tea instead, specifically Snapple.
"Diet Snapple?" Mannaz asked.
"No," I answered.
"How many calories are in that?" DVL replied.
So today when I stopped into the 7-11 to get my morning Snapple I checked.
Snapple has 100 calories per serving, and there are 4 servings in the 32 oz bottle I buy.
Coke has 100 calories per serving, and there are 2.5 servings in the 20 oz bottle.
I had just woken up, so I couldn't do the math in my head, but when I got to work, I loaded up my calculator and checked it out.
Snapple: 100 calories x 4 servings = 400 calories / 32 oz = 12.5 calories per oz.
Coke: 100 calories x 2.5 servings = 250 calories / 20 oz = 12.5 calories per oz.
So as I start my new diet Monday, I can take the option of bringing soda back into my consumption or removing both. I think I'm going to do a combo. Snapple will be replaced by Coke (or C2 depending if I take to the taste), but I'll be drinking a lot less of it.
"Diet Snapple?" Mannaz asked.
"No," I answered.
"How many calories are in that?" DVL replied.
So today when I stopped into the 7-11 to get my morning Snapple I checked.
Snapple has 100 calories per serving, and there are 4 servings in the 32 oz bottle I buy.
Coke has 100 calories per serving, and there are 2.5 servings in the 20 oz bottle.
I had just woken up, so I couldn't do the math in my head, but when I got to work, I loaded up my calculator and checked it out.
Snapple: 100 calories x 4 servings = 400 calories / 32 oz = 12.5 calories per oz.
Coke: 100 calories x 2.5 servings = 250 calories / 20 oz = 12.5 calories per oz.
So as I start my new diet Monday, I can take the option of bringing soda back into my consumption or removing both. I think I'm going to do a combo. Snapple will be replaced by Coke (or C2 depending if I take to the taste), but I'll be drinking a lot less of it.
XIJIF Update
Sandra and Jonnie after much cyber sexing deliberation have decided to take part in XIJIF. That leaves only Belle and Drew who have yet to commit, or is it committ?
Hahaha, Belle and Drew and the Morning Crew, 99.8 FM, weekdays 7-10 AM, and don't forget Getting Really Stupid People to Do Really Stupid Things For a Chance to Win Really Stupid Prizes Fridays on ... Belle and Drew and the Morning Crew.
Ok, I left out Mad, maybe we could pitch in and buy a wreath or something.
Hahaha, Belle and Drew and the Morning Crew, 99.8 FM, weekdays 7-10 AM, and don't forget Getting Really Stupid People to Do Really Stupid Things For a Chance to Win Really Stupid Prizes Fridays on ... Belle and Drew and the Morning Crew.
Ok, I left out Mad, maybe we could pitch in and buy a wreath or something.
Thursday, January 20, 2005
Xmas in June in February Update
So far Amyjo, Cori, Dvl, Marci, Nancy, Rosa and Boz have signed up for XIJIF.
You've got till the end of the month to sign on, give or take a day or two.
We need a few more. Don't make me beg, because my "On Your Knees" t-shirt is in the dirty clothes.
You've got till the end of the month to sign on, give or take a day or two.
We need a few more. Don't make me beg, because my "On Your Knees" t-shirt is in the dirty clothes.
im still alive
Have been absent.. busy prepping for the holy day, prepping for work next week and the shit just hit the fan (please read my blog)
But christmas sounds fun.
But christmas sounds fun.
R-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-r
r-r-r-r-r-r-r-i-i-i-i-i-i-p-p-p-p-p-p
I always keep my word, mostly.
Caution: Man Boobs, may not be safe for work.
I always keep my word, mostly.
Caution: Man Boobs, may not be safe for work.
Today's discussion
Perhaps it is just me, but it seems to me that we spend entirely too much money on this coronation inauguration stuff. Agree? Disagree? Discuss.
AmyJo's Zonkboard Humiliation
What will a person do to become old school?
It appears that AmyJo will do just about anything!
It appears that AmyJo will do just about anything!
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Xmas in June in February (((BUMP))) and update
February is such a god awful sucking month how about if we liven it up a bit by having Xmas in June in February?
Let me know if you are interested.
Full house participation would be nice but not necessary.
For the newbies who don't know any better, Xmas in June in February is an actual holiday where the members of the house actually for real draw names and exchange gifts with other house members. The spending limit is $10.00, give or take a buck or two and Xmas would be on February 25th, give or take a day or two.
Again for the newbies, perhaps some of the old timers can relate their fond memories from last years Xmas in June.
Oh man, I am getting excited already.
How about having Xmas in June in February???
February is such a god awful sucking month how about if we liven it up a bit by having Xmas in June in February?
Let me know if you are interested.
Full house participation would be nice but not necessary.
No, boz...
"Is that the outfit you wear when you tell fortunes?", boz asked me when he saw this picture on my blog.
So, NO boz, THIS is what I look like when I tell fortunes:
So, NO boz, THIS is what I look like when I tell fortunes:
My sordid past comes back to haunt me
Belle, while searching for geriatric porn, found this pic of me from a few years back.
Oh the shame.
Oh the shame.
Monday, January 17, 2005
in the newd!!!
confession: if doing housework in the buff was something to be worshiped, i would be your queen.
you may now return to your previously scheduled programming already in progress
you may now return to your previously scheduled programming already in progress
Welfare Cheese Cafe
Pine Bark
35 saltine crackers
1 cup butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
5 (4-ounce) milk chocolate bars, broken into pieces or a cup or so
of semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Line a 15 by 10 by 1-inch jelly roll pan with tin foil. Lightly spray foil with a non-stick cooking spray.
Place saltine crackers, salty side up, in prepared pan. In a saucepan, boil butter and sugar for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Pour mixture over crackers and bake for 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from oven, top with candy bars or chocolate chips, and spread evenly as chocolate begins to melt. Allow to cool completely. Cut and eat.
35 saltine crackers
1 cup butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
5 (4-ounce) milk chocolate bars, broken into pieces or a cup or so
of semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Line a 15 by 10 by 1-inch jelly roll pan with tin foil. Lightly spray foil with a non-stick cooking spray.
Place saltine crackers, salty side up, in prepared pan. In a saucepan, boil butter and sugar for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Pour mixture over crackers and bake for 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from oven, top with candy bars or chocolate chips, and spread evenly as chocolate begins to melt. Allow to cool completely. Cut and eat.
I love Kyna
I'm so groggy and hungry this morning. Got to work late. But the social worker who has an office down the hall just stuck her head in my door and asked if I wanted some bacon chedder potato wedges from Jack in the Box. My hero.
Huh!
Touchgraph's "Google Browser" is interesting, if a little confusing at first. Enter a URL & it displays a graphic rendering of website "relatedness" (i.e. "people who read this site tend to read that site...people who link to this site tend to link to that site").
You can even double click a node to add all of their links to the graph, making things even more confusing than they were initially.
Check it out Here.
You can even double click a node to add all of their links to the graph, making things even more confusing than they were initially.
Check it out Here.
Sunday, January 16, 2005
Saturday, January 15, 2005
The girl in the photo.
The girl in the above photo is me, however i've never seen this girl before in my life. Dont get me wrong, its not like i've never seen a pic of myself before.. this is not like that time you recorded yourself talking and then was embarrassed at the results.. this picture looks nothing like me. My family agrees. How could this happen? Did some random girl (who MAYBE looks a teensy bit like me) steal the photo and superimpose herself in? Is my digicam broken? Is it just the angle?
I dont know, but i cant stop staring at this photo marvelling at this beautiful creature.
Friday, January 14, 2005
Boz's secret life part 160
Boz has often asked me about costume tips and i have ALWAYS told him that he can never go wrong with silver satin.. c'mon it just screams class when combined with those guns.
I am mildly aroused.
and i am so tempted to subscribe to the email updates.
I am mildly aroused.
and i am so tempted to subscribe to the email updates.
Thursday, January 13, 2005
Animals which have upstaged the acting in a motion picture or drama.
5. The Dog in cheaper by the Dozen
4. Garfield (even though he was animated)
3. Skippy the bush kangaroo (it wasnt hard to upstage some of that acting)
2. Does Gollum count?
And the number one animal performance in a motion picture or Drama is.....
The ginger cat belonging to Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's
That cat was in almost every shot and upstaged every performance - hilarious!
Welp thats me done, as usual always tackling the controversial topics.
The Meeting
I had my meeting with the internet girl last night. The plan was that she was coming to watch my improv comedy show and then we'd hang out after. I wanted everything to go as well as it could, so of course, the first thing I did was stay an extra hour at work playing video games. I really wanted to finish that level.
That put me on the Freeway about 7:45 p.m. Not a very good idea. For about two miles I drove at my idle speed. You know, when you put your car in drive and don't hit the gas. Yeah, that fast.
During my half hour search for parking, I realized I only had $12 in my wallet. When I finally found a space (a good 10 minutes after I was supposed to be warming up for my show), I rushed to the little pizza place and hit the ATM. Card #1 - withdraw $40. Waiting... waiting... Insufficient funds. Dammit. Card #1 - withdraw $20. Waiting... waiting... Dispensing cash. Hurrah! Card #2 - withdraw $20. Waiting... waiting... Insufficient funds. Dammit.
$32. That isn't too bad. I can still buy quite a few drinks with that and still grab a bite to eat if she wants.
So I rushed to the theater and was greeted by Improv Matt (don't ask me about this guy). He said that he just paid for our rehearsal space for the next month and everyone owed him $11. Ouch. Down to $20.
We warmed up and had a kick as show (one of my best). We came out to the bar and were getting our "good show" comments from all around when this girl said "Andrew." "Rachel?" Yep. it was her. We chatted briefly. She liked the show. But another group was going on that I wanted to see, so we snuck inside and watched that show.
About 11 p.m. we ended up back at the bar. I asked her if she wanted to go get something to eat, thinking $20 will get me a lot further in food than at the bar. I didn't want to go anywhere else bar wise because IO has $2 PBR and Miller High Life (the Champaign of beers). We sat down and talked. Got to know each other a little better. There was a little awkwardness.
At one point a group of guys behind us started talking loudly about "the Aviator," and she turned and started talking to them. With her back to me? Podwacked! Luckily my friend/troupe member Andy came over and started talking to me about this improvise sitcom he's working on. Both of our conversations ended about the same time, and Rachel and I were talking once again.
I was doing all right. I had about $14 left. Then the Aviator guys mentioned shots. Not wanting to look weak, I said I could totally do a shot. Rachel didn't know if she wanted to get too drunk, and me in my High Life induced stupidity, edged her on. Bartender. Two shots and another beer. Total: $12. I gave my last $2 as a tip.
Post shots the conversation flowed a little easier. I tried to remember all the advise given to me by my blogmates. I didn't tell her about her preparation vs. weight ratio, but I did try to find out more about her and keep me a bit of a mystery.
Around 1 a.m. she asked if we should get another round of drinks. "Uh, no. I'd better stop if I'm driving home." Nice play by me. We left the bar and walked a little to sober both us up for our respective drives. I showed her Amoeba (the coolest CD store around) and the Arclight (the coolest movie theater around). Finally we got back to her car. Exchanged numbers, both said how much fun we had, and went our different ways.
On my walk back to my car (I parked really far away), I looked through my wallet to keep my mind off of puking. There was still a dollar left. I'd miscounted. Score!
That put me on the Freeway about 7:45 p.m. Not a very good idea. For about two miles I drove at my idle speed. You know, when you put your car in drive and don't hit the gas. Yeah, that fast.
During my half hour search for parking, I realized I only had $12 in my wallet. When I finally found a space (a good 10 minutes after I was supposed to be warming up for my show), I rushed to the little pizza place and hit the ATM. Card #1 - withdraw $40. Waiting... waiting... Insufficient funds. Dammit. Card #1 - withdraw $20. Waiting... waiting... Dispensing cash. Hurrah! Card #2 - withdraw $20. Waiting... waiting... Insufficient funds. Dammit.
$32. That isn't too bad. I can still buy quite a few drinks with that and still grab a bite to eat if she wants.
So I rushed to the theater and was greeted by Improv Matt (don't ask me about this guy). He said that he just paid for our rehearsal space for the next month and everyone owed him $11. Ouch. Down to $20.
We warmed up and had a kick as show (one of my best). We came out to the bar and were getting our "good show" comments from all around when this girl said "Andrew." "Rachel?" Yep. it was her. We chatted briefly. She liked the show. But another group was going on that I wanted to see, so we snuck inside and watched that show.
About 11 p.m. we ended up back at the bar. I asked her if she wanted to go get something to eat, thinking $20 will get me a lot further in food than at the bar. I didn't want to go anywhere else bar wise because IO has $2 PBR and Miller High Life (the Champaign of beers). We sat down and talked. Got to know each other a little better. There was a little awkwardness.
At one point a group of guys behind us started talking loudly about "the Aviator," and she turned and started talking to them. With her back to me? Podwacked! Luckily my friend/troupe member Andy came over and started talking to me about this improvise sitcom he's working on. Both of our conversations ended about the same time, and Rachel and I were talking once again.
I was doing all right. I had about $14 left. Then the Aviator guys mentioned shots. Not wanting to look weak, I said I could totally do a shot. Rachel didn't know if she wanted to get too drunk, and me in my High Life induced stupidity, edged her on. Bartender. Two shots and another beer. Total: $12. I gave my last $2 as a tip.
Post shots the conversation flowed a little easier. I tried to remember all the advise given to me by my blogmates. I didn't tell her about her preparation vs. weight ratio, but I did try to find out more about her and keep me a bit of a mystery.
Around 1 a.m. she asked if we should get another round of drinks. "Uh, no. I'd better stop if I'm driving home." Nice play by me. We left the bar and walked a little to sober both us up for our respective drives. I showed her Amoeba (the coolest CD store around) and the Arclight (the coolest movie theater around). Finally we got back to her car. Exchanged numbers, both said how much fun we had, and went our different ways.
On my walk back to my car (I parked really far away), I looked through my wallet to keep my mind off of puking. There was still a dollar left. I'd miscounted. Score!
Misfortune Cookies
Actual fortune cookie fortunes from a set of "Misfortune" cookies:
Boys lie and kind of stink. [Gotta agree with that one.]
It worries me how dumb you are.
Have a great day, you worthless turd.
Wow, you're ugly.
Since you're gross, shouldn't you be smart?
You're ugly, and that's sad.
Boys lie and kind of stink. [Gotta agree with that one.]
It worries me how dumb you are.
Have a great day, you worthless turd.
Wow, you're ugly.
Since you're gross, shouldn't you be smart?
You're ugly, and that's sad.
The Plot Thickens...
When I saw that Amyjo was willing to bloody her sheets for Boz, I took it upon myself to do a background check on our beloved Boz, and well, there is no easy way to say this.
But I must. For Amyjo's hoo hoo's sake.
Boz... is a cyborg.
Oh wait, no, no, that wasJonnie's someone else's background check.
Boz, it appears, is a little more Jack Wagner-in-that-Lifetime-movie-in-which-he-plays-a-pilot-who-has-3 wives than we would have thought.
Boz's Deep, Dark Secret
Sorry, Boz, I could not allow you to fool another unsuspecting woman into working for Mary Kay for you just so you could get free samples.
But I must. For Amyjo's hoo hoo's sake.
Boz... is a cyborg.
Oh wait, no, no, that was
Boz, it appears, is a little more Jack Wagner-in-that-Lifetime-movie-in-which-he-plays-a-pilot-who-has-3 wives than we would have thought.
Boz's Deep, Dark Secret
Sorry, Boz, I could not allow you to fool another unsuspecting woman into working for Mary Kay for you just so you could get free samples.
Wednesday, January 12, 2005
Ask the Experts... again.....
So tonight I need to blow off a dinner I have with a guy I met through the on-line personals.... what should I say?
Ask the Experts
So tonight I'm having drinks with a woman I met through online personal ads. This will be our first face-to-face. I'm looking for everyone's suggestions of things I should NOT do or say. Let me have it.
The wrong foot
I don't want anyone to get the wrong idea about me, the new roommate, so let me say that everything that Boz got out of DVL about me is true, except I don't call her Auntie DVL, I call her the buzznet princess, and I think everyone here should start calling her that, too.
An additional piece of information is that I work at a mental hospital. In fact, that's where I am right now, and that's where I'll probably be doing most of my posting from. To give you an idea of the atmosphere, earlier today, I had a social worker walk past my office muttering under hear breath "I hate this f-cking place. I hate this f-cking place."
Ah, yes. Then underpaid tending to the mentally strained. Thanks, Reagan.
That's where I'm coming from. Just a little back ground info. Now I can get to the blatant sexual innuendo.
An additional piece of information is that I work at a mental hospital. In fact, that's where I am right now, and that's where I'll probably be doing most of my posting from. To give you an idea of the atmosphere, earlier today, I had a social worker walk past my office muttering under hear breath "I hate this f-cking place. I hate this f-cking place."
Ah, yes. Then underpaid tending to the mentally strained. Thanks, Reagan.
That's where I'm coming from. Just a little back ground info. Now I can get to the blatant sexual innuendo.
Desperate post so I don't get kicked out
Hey roomies,
I have been hiding under the stairs sharing a crack pipe with the homeless people in the neighborhood. It seems like I haven't been here but I've been lurking.
I have come back now to tell you all that I am:
Which Napoleon Dynamite character are you?
brought to you by
GAWD!!!!!!!!!!
I have been hiding under the stairs sharing a crack pipe with the homeless people in the neighborhood. It seems like I haven't been here but I've been lurking.
I have come back now to tell you all that I am:
Which Napoleon Dynamite character are you?
brought to you by
GAWD!!!!!!!!!!
Vigilance
Boy. I turn my back for a few minutes, and new people are moving in right and left. On the right, Cori. On the left, Drew. Who's been sleeping in my bed?
Welcome to the house, kiddies. There will be a get-acquainted mixer on the Lido deck this afternoon. The featured drink will be Bahama Mamas. This will be followed by the hairiest chest contest and an ice-carving demonstration.
Remember, anyone skipping the lifeboat drill will be tossed overboard.
Welcome to the house, kiddies. There will be a get-acquainted mixer on the Lido deck this afternoon. The featured drink will be Bahama Mamas. This will be followed by the hairiest chest contest and an ice-carving demonstration.
Remember, anyone skipping the lifeboat drill will be tossed overboard.
A little background on Drew
Provided to me by dvl.
1. His parents dressed him like a girl until he was twelve years old.
2. When speaking he ends every sentence with a yep.
3. Back in Iowa he had a part time job. He would go out every Sunday morning and untip the cows.
4. He spends most of his free time walking down Hollywood Blvd. looking for Sheb Wolley's star.
5. He knows a little too much about the Black Dahlia murder.
6. He eats peas through a straw.
7. When he goes to the beach he wears sandals with socks, just sandals with socks.
8. There are currently six restraining orders against him, one granted to a dog, a famous dog who I am not at liberty to name.
9. He likes to dance the Macarena in front of the living room window in his apartment.
10. He calls dvl auntie dvl.
1. His parents dressed him like a girl until he was twelve years old.
2. When speaking he ends every sentence with a yep.
3. Back in Iowa he had a part time job. He would go out every Sunday morning and untip the cows.
4. He spends most of his free time walking down Hollywood Blvd. looking for Sheb Wolley's star.
5. He knows a little too much about the Black Dahlia murder.
6. He eats peas through a straw.
7. When he goes to the beach he wears sandals with socks, just sandals with socks.
8. There are currently six restraining orders against him, one granted to a dog, a famous dog who I am not at liberty to name.
9. He likes to dance the Macarena in front of the living room window in his apartment.
10. He calls dvl auntie dvl.
Tuesday, January 11, 2005
Time wasters
How do i let so much time escape me!! I have so much to do, so much i wanted to accomplish these holidays and i have spent them so far doing nothing, not going out (unless you count the whole staying with gran thing) not prepping for the coming weeks. Just sitting around and eating and watching tv. All i have managed to do is clean my room (see whoa that was deep for pics and details) and that took all of a day. Its not like im even wasting my time on the internet. Ive become so lazy that my email inbox barely sees any action. I havnt rang my friends like i was supposed to and i have put off things that will only take a few minutes to complete.
To summarise. I suck.
I need cheering up, i need a picture of one of my favourite things.
Ahhhh nerds!!!.. is there anything they cant do! (apart from normal social interaction)
To summarise. I suck.
I need cheering up, i need a picture of one of my favourite things.
Ahhhh nerds!!!.. is there anything they cant do! (apart from normal social interaction)
That's the picture they picked?
This is rock and roll radio.
Okay, now that I'm on the spot I can't think of anything to write about, but I can think of things I'm not going to write about.
#1 - Having no girlfriend. I am single, but I'm not going to mope publicly.
#2 - Sports. Don't watch. Don't care.
#3 - My other web sites. Why would you want to know you can check out my pictures easily at ninemiledetour.buzznet.com?
#5 - What I ate today.
#6 - Dvl. She'd like that too much.
#7 - Management of Assaultive Behavior. Because that's why I'm writing about for work.
#8 - Why I left out #4.
#9 - How much I enjoy being here.
#10 - My history. You'll get that in bits and pieces.
One post down, a couple thousand left to go.
Okay, now that I'm on the spot I can't think of anything to write about, but I can think of things I'm not going to write about.
#1 - Having no girlfriend. I am single, but I'm not going to mope publicly.
#2 - Sports. Don't watch. Don't care.
#3 - My other web sites. Why would you want to know you can check out my pictures easily at ninemiledetour.buzznet.com?
#5 - What I ate today.
#6 - Dvl. She'd like that too much.
#7 - Management of Assaultive Behavior. Because that's why I'm writing about for work.
#8 - Why I left out #4.
#9 - How much I enjoy being here.
#10 - My history. You'll get that in bits and pieces.
One post down, a couple thousand left to go.
The envelope please
We have another new member.
His name is Andrew, also know as Drew, also known as ninemiledetour.
Originally from Iowa he now lives in Southern California, and is a very very close personal friend of dvl.
This was a hard sell, we were in a fierce bidding war with the New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs for his services, but the wiles and cunning of dvl finally wore him down.
Welcome Andrew!
His name is Andrew, also know as Drew, also known as ninemiledetour.
Originally from Iowa he now lives in Southern California, and is a very very close personal friend of dvl.
This was a hard sell, we were in a fierce bidding war with the New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs for his services, but the wiles and cunning of dvl finally wore him down.
Welcome Andrew!
Official apology to AmyJo
I herewith apologize to AmyJo for talking her into a little shaving action on the zonk two days ago.
I feel guilty because I KNEW it was going to itch like crazy when you do it for the first time.
Irritations occur.
And sometimes it itches so much, you almost want to scream.
Aaaahhhhh, the pain!
But believe me, it'll be ok again soon.
In the meantime, I'm going to pray one Mea Culpa after the other.
I feel guilty because I KNEW it was going to itch like crazy when you do it for the first time.
Irritations occur.
And sometimes it itches so much, you almost want to scream.
Aaaahhhhh, the pain!
But believe me, it'll be ok again soon.
In the meantime, I'm going to pray one Mea Culpa after the other.