Can I get a hell yes?
EAI Convention in 2009 will be in Chicago! Sweet action!
That is pretty exciting for me. I've been waiting to go to a convention since I joined. I'm also joining the alumnae chapter down here, if I can ever make it too a meeting...sheesh.
I can't wait to hear the details. Makes me wish I was in Chicago so I could help plan more than anything. Oh well. Maybe I'll run for Province officer down here or something crazy like that. :)
Anyway....
We put on offer down on a house last night. It's in West Allis again, very close to the first one. They have until the 31st to decide what they want to do. The house has been on the market for a while and actually, while it has been updated quite a bit, it needs electrical updates to 100 amp service and the basement needs to be inspected to make sure there is no serious damage down there -- one wall leaks a bit, but who knows how bad it really is.
I'll keep you updated. I don't want to say too much, because I'll just get excited and then really disappointed again, I'm sure. :) Toodles!
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Saturday, January 27, 2007
More updating...
So, nothing new on the house front...we have looked at a few more, but nothing special jumped out yet. We might go to a few open houses tomorrow and I might go look at some this week with the realtor by my lonesome. We are definitely going to look at some Feb. 3rd.
In the life, nothing new either. My job, I have decided, is probably the most boring thing that I have ever done. There is a distinct difference between being bored because you're out of stuff to do for the day (even if it IS at 10am) and just being BORED. I guess I need something where I do different stuff everyday. Definitely. It's ridiculous. I wish that I could do what I do in Brookfield instead of Hartland. That would make things a bunch easier. Oh well. I'll probably just start looking for something new again. I saw a couple jobs at US Bank (I know...I know...let's just pretend that the complaining that I did was because of the depression that I was living through and my crappy manager) that looked interesting, but I doubt that they would pay enough. We'll see...I should have a review coming up where I will probably voice my issues. I don't really give a flying fuck anymore. They know that I am WAY overqualified for the job that I am in...maybe we can talk about me moving forward, or I am just going to move on. I've had enough of trying to find my place in this company when all I needed was to have a real full time position in the accounting department and not the other two in there. I could pretty much do it all...and then they wouldn't have to be paying two people. they could just be paying me $35,000 a year.
Vent over.
It's sleepy time for me soon. Went to Hector's tonight -- delicious margaritas and good food. My parents asked us if we wanted to go and we did.
Anyway, I'm done for tonight. Good night.
In the life, nothing new either. My job, I have decided, is probably the most boring thing that I have ever done. There is a distinct difference between being bored because you're out of stuff to do for the day (even if it IS at 10am) and just being BORED. I guess I need something where I do different stuff everyday. Definitely. It's ridiculous. I wish that I could do what I do in Brookfield instead of Hartland. That would make things a bunch easier. Oh well. I'll probably just start looking for something new again. I saw a couple jobs at US Bank (I know...I know...let's just pretend that the complaining that I did was because of the depression that I was living through and my crappy manager) that looked interesting, but I doubt that they would pay enough. We'll see...I should have a review coming up where I will probably voice my issues. I don't really give a flying fuck anymore. They know that I am WAY overqualified for the job that I am in...maybe we can talk about me moving forward, or I am just going to move on. I've had enough of trying to find my place in this company when all I needed was to have a real full time position in the accounting department and not the other two in there. I could pretty much do it all...and then they wouldn't have to be paying two people. they could just be paying me $35,000 a year.
Vent over.
It's sleepy time for me soon. Went to Hector's tonight -- delicious margaritas and good food. My parents asked us if we wanted to go and we did.
Anyway, I'm done for tonight. Good night.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
We're having another go of it...
So, we found another that we really liked. It is in West Allis (again) and it is pretty much sweet. Total retro kitchen and a super nice basement. Like, really nice. The whole place is really well taken care of too.
We shall see what tomorrow brings. :)
We shall see what tomorrow brings. :)
Monday, January 22, 2007
Update
So, house #1 that we liked = gone...
Stupid other agents not even sending a counteroffer...
Anyway, we're going to go look at a few on Wednesday night, which should be good. There is one in Waukesha that we are going to look at and from the pictures, it looks like, if everything is cool, we might put an offer in on that one. Waukesha would be pretty sweet to live in too. Plus, I'd be closer to worky work.
I won't get my hopes up this time however.
So, you'll be hearing from me again this time on Wednesday or Thursday, hopefully with some kick ass news...if not, then the search continues.
EDIT: P.S. Thanks for all the nice comments guys! Just keep checking back...or check my status on facebook? It'll be here for all the world to see! :)
Stupid other agents not even sending a counteroffer...
Anyway, we're going to go look at a few on Wednesday night, which should be good. There is one in Waukesha that we are going to look at and from the pictures, it looks like, if everything is cool, we might put an offer in on that one. Waukesha would be pretty sweet to live in too. Plus, I'd be closer to worky work.
I won't get my hopes up this time however.
So, you'll be hearing from me again this time on Wednesday or Thursday, hopefully with some kick ass news...if not, then the search continues.
EDIT: P.S. Thanks for all the nice comments guys! Just keep checking back...or check my status on facebook? It'll be here for all the world to see! :)
Sunday, January 21, 2007
The Hunt for the Perfect House
Okay, so we've really only been looking for a little itty bitty bit. A couple weeks. We went to some open houses around last weekend -- 2, one in West Allis, one in Tosa -- and they were okay. West Allis = v. big, but lots of work needed. Tosa = v. small, no work needed. No basement or garage however.
Today, we went to look at five houses. The first was just in the City of Milwaukee (i know, i know), but it was okay. It was HUGE! and needed some updates, but had a basement, and it was okay. There was a sold sign on it, so that was confusing to say the least. Not a favorite. The next was in Tosa, was v. updated and nice, but again, was v. big and had NO driveway and only ONE freakin parking space! One. Unbelievable. And you can't park on the street in Tosa like in the Eau C. So, that was the end of that one. The next was a total fix-er-upper and was total crap. the only place I didn't feel dirty was the basement. And I HATE basements for the most part.
The next two were in West Allis. The first was one with no basement, but a garage. It was pretty sizable, and included some applicances as well as only really needing cosmetic updates for the most part. Painting, some new carpet in a room and what not. Had a HUGE backyard. Huge. We really were liking it. We saw one more, which was weird, because the whole house had a slant to it. And there was no basement to look at the problem.
So, after we were done and our real estate agent went home, Jake pretty much decided that he wanted to put an offer down on it, so we had the agent do it and email us the paperwork and we signed it and we're sending her over to the other agent tomorrow morning. It's very exciting. We've requested an April closing date so we don't have double payments to a house and rent. We'll see what happens. I hope we get it. It's very exciting.
Today, we went to look at five houses. The first was just in the City of Milwaukee (i know, i know), but it was okay. It was HUGE! and needed some updates, but had a basement, and it was okay. There was a sold sign on it, so that was confusing to say the least. Not a favorite. The next was in Tosa, was v. updated and nice, but again, was v. big and had NO driveway and only ONE freakin parking space! One. Unbelievable. And you can't park on the street in Tosa like in the Eau C. So, that was the end of that one. The next was a total fix-er-upper and was total crap. the only place I didn't feel dirty was the basement. And I HATE basements for the most part.
The next two were in West Allis. The first was one with no basement, but a garage. It was pretty sizable, and included some applicances as well as only really needing cosmetic updates for the most part. Painting, some new carpet in a room and what not. Had a HUGE backyard. Huge. We really were liking it. We saw one more, which was weird, because the whole house had a slant to it. And there was no basement to look at the problem.
So, after we were done and our real estate agent went home, Jake pretty much decided that he wanted to put an offer down on it, so we had the agent do it and email us the paperwork and we signed it and we're sending her over to the other agent tomorrow morning. It's very exciting. We've requested an April closing date so we don't have double payments to a house and rent. We'll see what happens. I hope we get it. It's very exciting.
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
I'm joining the party....
What do you drink with dinner?
Whatever we have around the house...water or juice is the first choice -- soda is at worky work.
What do you dip a chicken nugget in?
Ranch.
What is your favorite type of food/cuisine?
Fake American Italian and Real Italian....although, from what I was reading today while hacking the web, I've never eaten real italian food.
What movies could you watch over and over and still love?
Serenity, Miracle, Apollo 13, What a Girl Wants...in fact, I think that it's still in the player and I will probably watch it. It's not, but I'm going to watch it anyway. I love Colin Firth.
Were you in sports in high school?
Soccer, freshman year. I played from the time I was 8 until 14. I could have kept playing in high school, but I decided to stop. There was no hope of me making varsity.
Were you a boy/girl scout?
Yes. I was in girl scouts for as long as I played soccer. It was fun, for the most part.
When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper and mailed it?
Well, it was either writing to Jill while she was at basic training in 2001 or writing to this girl named Liz that I was friends with because she was dating a friend from high school -- I mean, she went to the same high school I did, but not at the same time. I think the last time that I wrote her was before she went to Madison.
Ever gotten a speeding ticket?
Yep. I was 17 and was doing 50 down Lloyd. Was pulled over approx. 800 ft. from my house. Oops.
Ran out of gas?
Nope.
Favorite kind of sandwich?
Club, untoasted bread. Like at Perkins. Frickin' Jeff.
Best thing to eat for breakfast?
I try to eat Oatmeal, but it usually doesn't happen.
What is your usual bedtime? Depending on the day, between 10:30 and 12midnight.
Are you lazy?
Generally
Are you an introvert or an extrovert?
Mostly introvert...unless there's a LOT of tequila in me.
What's your favorite mixed drink?
Tequila?
When you were a kid what did you dress up as for Halloween?
My grandma made me a Ninja Turtle costume for me when I was in 5th grade and that was pretty frickin' sweet. I still have most of it -- it's missing a foot, I think.
Do you read the newspaper?
Mostly on Sundays.
How many languages can you speak?
Fluently - none. Who's fluent in English? I can read in Latin and some Spanish as well as some Italian. Not music either.
Do you have any magazine subscriptions?
Martha Stewart Living...I got tired of the others. I probably won't renew Martha either.
Is Fabio ugly?
Yes...that jaw. I think he could swallow me whole.
Which are better Legos or Lincoln Logs?
Legos are the bomb.
Red wine or white wine?
White. And Joe, you have to spell entree right. And no, I'm not putting that stupid accent mark on there. :)
Are you stubborn?
Damn right I am. It's part of my charm.
Who is better...Leno or Letterman?
Letterman -- too weird. Leno -- way dirty now that he's retiring...that and he doesn't fucking care anymore.
So, in conclusion, Conan.
Watch a soap opera?
No...
Afraid of heights?
No. Joe, remember when you fell down the stairs at the house in EC?
Sing in the car?
Yes, when I get the chance to.
Dance in the shower?
What?
Dance in the car?
Shut up your face?
Ever used a gun?
No, I prefer to kill using my brain.
Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer?
Wedding.
Are musicals cheesy?
Probably, but they are totally sweet.
Is Christmas stressful?
NO. It is only if you let it be.
Ever eat a pierogie?
Joe, you're gross. And yes. pasta filled with potato? Excellent.
Favorite type of fruit pie?
Apple.
Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?
Artist, Singer, Doctor, Actress....
Do you believe in ghosts?
Yes. Watch Ghosthunters on SciFi.
Ever have a Deja vu feeling?
Yes, but I don't have it normally. I dream things before they actually happen. They are usually of little consequence however.
Take a vitamin daily?
No.
Wear slippers?
Yes, christmas present from husband.
Wear a bath robe?
No.
What do you wear to bed?
Depends. t-shirt and undies, t-shirt and pants, undies only....it's a wide and varied thing.
First concert?
I think my parents took me to see the Monkees and I couldn't see shit. The first one that I went to voluntarily was Lauryn Hill at the Marcus Amph. in 1999. It was pretty sweet.
Any tattoos?
No.
Wal-Mart, Target or K-Mart?
Target
Nike or Adidas?
New Balance
Fritos or Cheetos?
Cheetos.
Corn nuts or sunflower seeds?
Bite me.
Ever heard of "gorp?"
Go Fuck yourself.
Ever take dance lessons?
I took tap lessons in kindergarten...does that count?
Is there a profession that you picture your perfect future spouse to have?
Band Instrument Repair and Sales god at Beihoff Music in Wauwatosa...oh wait. Right.
Can you curl your tongue?
I can also curl my tongue into three loops. Doesn't make me any more technically superior at horn though.
Ever won a spelling bee?
I have been in two. And I lost on words that were too easy to mention here because I remember patterns and my mouth is faster than my brain.
Have you ever cried because you were so happy?
I've cried from laughing...but otherwise, no. Joe, you'll be doing that around May 2nd.
5 words that describe you?
Girl, musician, creative, tired, lonely
Own any record albums?
No...well, through marriage I prolly do
Own a record player?
see above
Regularly burn incense?
No
Ever been in love?
Yes
Who would you really like to see in concert?
Kristin Chenoweth singing anything, I prefer musicals more than pop music. Norah Jones, Amos Lee (is that his name?!?!?!)
Hot tea or iced tea?
Iced
Tea or coffee?
tea
Favorite kind of cookie?
Choclate chip icebox cookies -- I made them at Christmas and they were amazing.
Can you swim well?
I used to be very good. I am not so much anymore. It is hard to haul 200 pound through the water now a days without external motivation.
Can you hold your breath w/o manually holding your nose?
Yes.
Ever had braces or a mouth piece?
Braces - yes, retainer - yes, metal implant in mouth currently - yes. Mouth piece -- yes several.
Are you artistic?
Yes...?
Are you patient?
Fuck no.
DJ or band, at a wedding?
We had a DJ. Didn't want my friends to have to spend the whole reception working. I agree with Joe here. I understand that people want to have live music, but hire a band that doesn't have your friends in it. OR if they really want to play, then okay. :)
Ever won a contest?
No....
Have plastic surgery?
No
Which are better, black or green olives?
Yum!
Can you knit or crochet? Both.
Best room for a fireplace?
Anywhere.
Want to get married?
I'd do it over. Lots of things that I would like to change.
Whatever we have around the house...water or juice is the first choice -- soda is at worky work.
What do you dip a chicken nugget in?
Ranch.
What is your favorite type of food/cuisine?
Fake American Italian and Real Italian....although, from what I was reading today while hacking the web, I've never eaten real italian food.
What movies could you watch over and over and still love?
Serenity, Miracle, Apollo 13, What a Girl Wants...in fact, I think that it's still in the player and I will probably watch it. It's not, but I'm going to watch it anyway. I love Colin Firth.
Were you in sports in high school?
Soccer, freshman year. I played from the time I was 8 until 14. I could have kept playing in high school, but I decided to stop. There was no hope of me making varsity.
Were you a boy/girl scout?
Yes. I was in girl scouts for as long as I played soccer. It was fun, for the most part.
When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper and mailed it?
Well, it was either writing to Jill while she was at basic training in 2001 or writing to this girl named Liz that I was friends with because she was dating a friend from high school -- I mean, she went to the same high school I did, but not at the same time. I think the last time that I wrote her was before she went to Madison.
Ever gotten a speeding ticket?
Yep. I was 17 and was doing 50 down Lloyd. Was pulled over approx. 800 ft. from my house. Oops.
Ran out of gas?
Nope.
Favorite kind of sandwich?
Club, untoasted bread. Like at Perkins. Frickin' Jeff.
Best thing to eat for breakfast?
I try to eat Oatmeal, but it usually doesn't happen.
What is your usual bedtime? Depending on the day, between 10:30 and 12midnight.
Are you lazy?
Generally
Are you an introvert or an extrovert?
Mostly introvert...unless there's a LOT of tequila in me.
What's your favorite mixed drink?
Tequila?
When you were a kid what did you dress up as for Halloween?
My grandma made me a Ninja Turtle costume for me when I was in 5th grade and that was pretty frickin' sweet. I still have most of it -- it's missing a foot, I think.
Do you read the newspaper?
Mostly on Sundays.
How many languages can you speak?
Fluently - none. Who's fluent in English? I can read in Latin and some Spanish as well as some Italian. Not music either.
Do you have any magazine subscriptions?
Martha Stewart Living...I got tired of the others. I probably won't renew Martha either.
Is Fabio ugly?
Yes...that jaw. I think he could swallow me whole.
Which are better Legos or Lincoln Logs?
Legos are the bomb.
Red wine or white wine?
White. And Joe, you have to spell entree right. And no, I'm not putting that stupid accent mark on there. :)
Are you stubborn?
Damn right I am. It's part of my charm.
Who is better...Leno or Letterman?
Letterman -- too weird. Leno -- way dirty now that he's retiring...that and he doesn't fucking care anymore.
So, in conclusion, Conan.
Watch a soap opera?
No...
Afraid of heights?
No. Joe, remember when you fell down the stairs at the house in EC?
Sing in the car?
Yes, when I get the chance to.
Dance in the shower?
What?
Dance in the car?
Shut up your face?
Ever used a gun?
No, I prefer to kill using my brain.
Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer?
Wedding.
Are musicals cheesy?
Probably, but they are totally sweet.
Is Christmas stressful?
NO. It is only if you let it be.
Ever eat a pierogie?
Joe, you're gross. And yes. pasta filled with potato? Excellent.
Favorite type of fruit pie?
Apple.
Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?
Artist, Singer, Doctor, Actress....
Do you believe in ghosts?
Yes. Watch Ghosthunters on SciFi.
Ever have a Deja vu feeling?
Yes, but I don't have it normally. I dream things before they actually happen. They are usually of little consequence however.
Take a vitamin daily?
No.
Wear slippers?
Yes, christmas present from husband.
Wear a bath robe?
No.
What do you wear to bed?
Depends. t-shirt and undies, t-shirt and pants, undies only....it's a wide and varied thing.
First concert?
I think my parents took me to see the Monkees and I couldn't see shit. The first one that I went to voluntarily was Lauryn Hill at the Marcus Amph. in 1999. It was pretty sweet.
Any tattoos?
No.
Wal-Mart, Target or K-Mart?
Target
Nike or Adidas?
New Balance
Fritos or Cheetos?
Cheetos.
Corn nuts or sunflower seeds?
Bite me.
Ever heard of "gorp?"
Go Fuck yourself.
Ever take dance lessons?
I took tap lessons in kindergarten...does that count?
Is there a profession that you picture your perfect future spouse to have?
Band Instrument Repair and Sales god at Beihoff Music in Wauwatosa...oh wait. Right.
Can you curl your tongue?
I can also curl my tongue into three loops. Doesn't make me any more technically superior at horn though.
Ever won a spelling bee?
I have been in two. And I lost on words that were too easy to mention here because I remember patterns and my mouth is faster than my brain.
Have you ever cried because you were so happy?
I've cried from laughing...but otherwise, no. Joe, you'll be doing that around May 2nd.
5 words that describe you?
Girl, musician, creative, tired, lonely
Own any record albums?
No...well, through marriage I prolly do
Own a record player?
see above
Regularly burn incense?
No
Ever been in love?
Yes
Who would you really like to see in concert?
Kristin Chenoweth singing anything, I prefer musicals more than pop music. Norah Jones, Amos Lee (is that his name?!?!?!)
Hot tea or iced tea?
Iced
Tea or coffee?
tea
Favorite kind of cookie?
Choclate chip icebox cookies -- I made them at Christmas and they were amazing.
Can you swim well?
I used to be very good. I am not so much anymore. It is hard to haul 200 pound through the water now a days without external motivation.
Can you hold your breath w/o manually holding your nose?
Yes.
Ever had braces or a mouth piece?
Braces - yes, retainer - yes, metal implant in mouth currently - yes. Mouth piece -- yes several.
Are you artistic?
Yes...?
Are you patient?
Fuck no.
DJ or band, at a wedding?
We had a DJ. Didn't want my friends to have to spend the whole reception working. I agree with Joe here. I understand that people want to have live music, but hire a band that doesn't have your friends in it. OR if they really want to play, then okay. :)
Ever won a contest?
No....
Have plastic surgery?
No
Which are better, black or green olives?
Yum!
Can you knit or crochet? Both.
Best room for a fireplace?
Anywhere.
Want to get married?
I'd do it over. Lots of things that I would like to change.
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Dang it!
So, my dad emails me this morning and asks "Do you know where your Mom's #1 DVD for Firefly is, the box only has 2, 3, and 4?"........................
FUCK!
The last place that I REMEMBER watching the dvd was in Ohio with Adam Boll while we were having quiet time on Saturday night. I swear that I checked and made sure that we took the DVD's with us, but I'm worried that I left one in the player in my quest to get drunk that night.
So, I have a copy that I can give my mom to replace it, but it really irritates me that I possibly left the DVD there, because I was trying SO HARD to not do that.
So, anyway...I'm waiting to hear back from Colin, so I can remember who was the owner of said DVD player.
So frustrating.
I'm going to look around the apartment, but I'm pretty sure that I didn't watch it after I got back here.
FUCK FUCK FUCK! and DANG IT!
FUCK!
The last place that I REMEMBER watching the dvd was in Ohio with Adam Boll while we were having quiet time on Saturday night. I swear that I checked and made sure that we took the DVD's with us, but I'm worried that I left one in the player in my quest to get drunk that night.
So, I have a copy that I can give my mom to replace it, but it really irritates me that I possibly left the DVD there, because I was trying SO HARD to not do that.
So, anyway...I'm waiting to hear back from Colin, so I can remember who was the owner of said DVD player.
So frustrating.
I'm going to look around the apartment, but I'm pretty sure that I didn't watch it after I got back here.
FUCK FUCK FUCK! and DANG IT!
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
M. Night Shyamalan
You know what? I really like most of his movies. I enjoyed all of them except for Unbreakable, but I should probably go back and watch it again.
Jake and I rented Lady in the Water, which you watch when you can. It was a very good movie. Totally made up story.
In my searches about people in the movie, I was reading Bryce Dallas Howard's bio on imdb.com, which states that she became a vegetarian after watching "Earthlings" narrated by Joaquin Phoenix. You can find it fo free on Google video, if you have the stomach for watching such things. I do not. I started to watch it and I realized that I wouldn't be able to watch it for two reasons -- one, I would be crying the whole time and Jake would wonder what in the hell I was doing and then make me shut it off and two, I would probably throw up.
So, I such it off. It started on "Pets" (which is probably the easiest part to watch) and started with pet stores and puppy mills. I HATE pet stores. Never ever EVER get a pet from a pet store. That just reinforces that industry. Go to the pound. That's where I got the Mitchell cat, who is sitting next to me very nicely right meow.
I don't think that I could have made it through any part of the fur/clothing, food or comestic industry.
Man, I wish that I could play in teh film industry. That would be amazing. A dream. Maybe for another life.
Anyway, Earthlings: I just don't have it in me to finish watching. I plead ignorance for now.
But, do watch Lady in the Water. It is a good movie. Out for now.
Jake and I rented Lady in the Water, which you watch when you can. It was a very good movie. Totally made up story.
In my searches about people in the movie, I was reading Bryce Dallas Howard's bio on imdb.com, which states that she became a vegetarian after watching "Earthlings" narrated by Joaquin Phoenix. You can find it fo free on Google video, if you have the stomach for watching such things. I do not. I started to watch it and I realized that I wouldn't be able to watch it for two reasons -- one, I would be crying the whole time and Jake would wonder what in the hell I was doing and then make me shut it off and two, I would probably throw up.
So, I such it off. It started on "Pets" (which is probably the easiest part to watch) and started with pet stores and puppy mills. I HATE pet stores. Never ever EVER get a pet from a pet store. That just reinforces that industry. Go to the pound. That's where I got the Mitchell cat, who is sitting next to me very nicely right meow.
I don't think that I could have made it through any part of the fur/clothing, food or comestic industry.
Man, I wish that I could play in teh film industry. That would be amazing. A dream. Maybe for another life.
Anyway, Earthlings: I just don't have it in me to finish watching. I plead ignorance for now.
But, do watch Lady in the Water. It is a good movie. Out for now.
Saturday, January 06, 2007
Here's my reason for doing it
Like Amy, I too had to remove the link to Driz's blog. The reason: It doesn't work any more. Not a big surprise there, but I'm not going to have a link to something that doesn't work. That's just silly.
Saint Louis is fun. Two more whole days of being down here.
The kitties are very nice. The new one is quite skittish though and it takes her a while to learn that you are not going to hurt her or something like that.
More shopping today. Jake is really a big girl in disguise. He bought more stuff than all of us combined yesterday. Although, I did get some new sweet shoes and new sandals that I'm v. excited about.
I think that I'm going to go downstairs and get something to drink. Which would be water, since I failed to buy regular-type juice at the grocery store yesterday. oops.
Ryan really liked the Firefly that we got him. And it was on sale when we bought it, so it was win-win.
Saint Louis is fun. Two more whole days of being down here.
The kitties are very nice. The new one is quite skittish though and it takes her a while to learn that you are not going to hurt her or something like that.
More shopping today. Jake is really a big girl in disguise. He bought more stuff than all of us combined yesterday. Although, I did get some new sweet shoes and new sandals that I'm v. excited about.
I think that I'm going to go downstairs and get something to drink. Which would be water, since I failed to buy regular-type juice at the grocery store yesterday. oops.
Ryan really liked the Firefly that we got him. And it was on sale when we bought it, so it was win-win.
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Applebee's in Tosa is Blacklisted
Well, both Applebee's in Tosa are blacklisted. Jossle, Liz, Jake and I went over there for dinner tonight and the server was TERRIBLE! Slow as hell and just dumb. Slow was the worst part.
So, we left a 5% tip. oh well. He didn't do that much anyway. We had to split up our own bill and everything anyway.
It's nice to have people around. I always enjoy it.
Anyway, that's all. Just wanted to share. I prefer the $1 taps and half price apps.
So, we left a 5% tip. oh well. He didn't do that much anyway. We had to split up our own bill and everything anyway.
It's nice to have people around. I always enjoy it.
Anyway, that's all. Just wanted to share. I prefer the $1 taps and half price apps.
Monday, January 01, 2007
Hellooooo 2007
New Years = good time
Hung out at Hastings and drank most of the afternoon. Traded calls with Colin around 6 about dinner, but when you're trying to coordinate 15 people it's no good. Ate at Arby's since other places were le closed. Was kind of drunk so didn't actually eat that much.
Watched the Packers beat up the Bears to go 8-8. I really hope that Farve is back just one more year, but it's looking pretty doubtful. He had a good year and he can still play. I say, why not? Keep a-going.
And hell, 8-8 is pretty sweet. The Packers still have the December magic.
Bunch of kids came over to Hastings before 9 and were real loud and then left. We wandered over to the House about 9:30ish, and hung. Lots of randoms this year. V. strange. Would have preferred a low key party a little more. Saw Colin, James, Johnseb, you know, the usual crowd, except a lot of the usual crowd doesn't live here anymore. Jeff, G.Nate and Adam finally (FINALLY) came over about 11pm. It was totally sweet. Jeff was Jeff, which, actually, I don't see that side of him too often anymore. Lots of guys have "my girlfriend is in the room" syndrome.
Had midnight, kissed my husband, kissed Johnseb, and just chilled. By 1 or so, everyone had calmed down or left, EXCEPT for the chick who kept hitting on Jake. That was AMAZINGLY funny to watch. I just let her do it and Jake was too drunk and too nice to stop her. I was sitting and talking to Adam and Jess a little bit and I couldn't concentrate on their music teacher discussion. Colin wandered over and I talked with him for a while, since I haven't actually had a conversation with him in 7 months. It was nice to see him and James again. And everyone. I wish that we could stay longer today, but I have a lot of cleaning to do and Josh Lee and Liz are coming down tomorrow. Ugh! It's 9:20am right now and I wish we were going home already. But, that's just me.
So, this girl that was hitting on Jake stole his visor and was hiding it behind his back and we were getting up to leave and walked over by her and very calmly and nicely said, "Can my husband have his hat back please?". Didn't even emphasize husband or anything. :) Sweet.
Went to bed around 2:15 or 2:30. I woke up at 9, because it's SUNNY OUT! YES! I love it when it's sunny. It's so great. Me = not hungover and totally sweet. :)
Old people brunch today. Well, whatever that means.
I had a great 2006 (much better than 2005), and I can't wait for what 2007 brings. I'm pretty much back to normal (for certain) and I'm looking forward to the future. Hope you all had a great end of '06 and a great start to '07.
Hung out at Hastings and drank most of the afternoon. Traded calls with Colin around 6 about dinner, but when you're trying to coordinate 15 people it's no good. Ate at Arby's since other places were le closed. Was kind of drunk so didn't actually eat that much.
Watched the Packers beat up the Bears to go 8-8. I really hope that Farve is back just one more year, but it's looking pretty doubtful. He had a good year and he can still play. I say, why not? Keep a-going.
And hell, 8-8 is pretty sweet. The Packers still have the December magic.
Bunch of kids came over to Hastings before 9 and were real loud and then left. We wandered over to the House about 9:30ish, and hung. Lots of randoms this year. V. strange. Would have preferred a low key party a little more. Saw Colin, James, Johnseb, you know, the usual crowd, except a lot of the usual crowd doesn't live here anymore. Jeff, G.Nate and Adam finally (FINALLY) came over about 11pm. It was totally sweet. Jeff was Jeff, which, actually, I don't see that side of him too often anymore. Lots of guys have "my girlfriend is in the room" syndrome.
Had midnight, kissed my husband, kissed Johnseb, and just chilled. By 1 or so, everyone had calmed down or left, EXCEPT for the chick who kept hitting on Jake. That was AMAZINGLY funny to watch. I just let her do it and Jake was too drunk and too nice to stop her. I was sitting and talking to Adam and Jess a little bit and I couldn't concentrate on their music teacher discussion. Colin wandered over and I talked with him for a while, since I haven't actually had a conversation with him in 7 months. It was nice to see him and James again. And everyone. I wish that we could stay longer today, but I have a lot of cleaning to do and Josh Lee and Liz are coming down tomorrow. Ugh! It's 9:20am right now and I wish we were going home already. But, that's just me.
So, this girl that was hitting on Jake stole his visor and was hiding it behind his back and we were getting up to leave and walked over by her and very calmly and nicely said, "Can my husband have his hat back please?". Didn't even emphasize husband or anything. :) Sweet.
Went to bed around 2:15 or 2:30. I woke up at 9, because it's SUNNY OUT! YES! I love it when it's sunny. It's so great. Me = not hungover and totally sweet. :)
Old people brunch today. Well, whatever that means.
I had a great 2006 (much better than 2005), and I can't wait for what 2007 brings. I'm pretty much back to normal (for certain) and I'm looking forward to the future. Hope you all had a great end of '06 and a great start to '07.
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