Is it just me or has been RTVW been down today? I keep getting the "this page cannot be displayed" screen...
Anyone else?
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Private Calls
My cell phone rang today and it was a 'Private Caller'. I don't get too many of those kinds of calls. I didn't answer it for a couple reasons. The timing was bad, as I was in the middle of something with my kids and also, I didn't know who it was. I was *so* tempted to answer, just is case who ever it was didn't leave a message and it would have bothered me not knowing who it had been. In the end, they left a message.
Still, it made me realize how much I've come to depend on caller ID. Is it safe to assume everyone here has it? Cells all typically display the caller's number, but most home phones do now, too. It made me wonder what life was like before....did we blindly answer, never knowing who it was and likely end up taking calls we never would have answered had we known?
Do you answer all your calls or do you screen them and pick and choose? I ignore a lot of calls. Lately especially, I'm just not in the mood to talk on the phone. There are only a few people who I'll answer for every time, anymore.
What about you? Do you answer blocked number calls? Is your number blocked? Do you remember back when we had to answer phones without caller ID? I do, but it seems like a lifetime ago.
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this entry is a result of having almost too much to blog about, to the point that it's overwhelming and this was the only subject my brain would allow.
Still, it made me realize how much I've come to depend on caller ID. Is it safe to assume everyone here has it? Cells all typically display the caller's number, but most home phones do now, too. It made me wonder what life was like before....did we blindly answer, never knowing who it was and likely end up taking calls we never would have answered had we known?
Do you answer all your calls or do you screen them and pick and choose? I ignore a lot of calls. Lately especially, I'm just not in the mood to talk on the phone. There are only a few people who I'll answer for every time, anymore.
What about you? Do you answer blocked number calls? Is your number blocked? Do you remember back when we had to answer phones without caller ID? I do, but it seems like a lifetime ago.
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this entry is a result of having almost too much to blog about, to the point that it's overwhelming and this was the only subject my brain would allow.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Tagged
Tagged by Dragonflies
The rules:
a. Link to the person who tagged you.
b. Post the rules on your blog.
c. Write six random things about yourself.
d. Tag six random people at the end of your post by linking to their blogs.
e. Let each person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment at their blog.
f. Let your tagger know when your entry is up.
Now I have to come up with 6 random things about me.
1. I can't fantasize about *anything* very well. I am thinking about this after responding in Boo's Two for Twosday thread a little while ago. I may need professional help.
2. I am a neat freak at work. I'll wet a paper towel and go in search of fingerprints. I'll straighten everything on every desk/counter top as needed. They assume my house is immaculate. *snort*
3. My current favorite song is Simply Beautiful by Al Green. I'm also enjoying Carey's very naughty song on the CD from Weltek. *grin*
4. I drink hot tea and eat 20 shredded wheat bites every morning while driving to work.
5. I helped my BF choose $150 worth of clothing at Kohl's the other night and bought nothing for myself.
6. I bought some Bobbi Brown lip gloss that is my current fave. I also bought some tinted moisturizer from her line as well but want to finish using what I have before starting a new one.
So now I'll tag:
Arkie
Breezy
Weltek
Puffy
Swami
MTW <--maybe he'll come out of hiding, lol
The rules:
a. Link to the person who tagged you.
b. Post the rules on your blog.
c. Write six random things about yourself.
d. Tag six random people at the end of your post by linking to their blogs.
e. Let each person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment at their blog.
f. Let your tagger know when your entry is up.
Now I have to come up with 6 random things about me.
1. I can't fantasize about *anything* very well. I am thinking about this after responding in Boo's Two for Twosday thread a little while ago. I may need professional help.
2. I am a neat freak at work. I'll wet a paper towel and go in search of fingerprints. I'll straighten everything on every desk/counter top as needed. They assume my house is immaculate. *snort*
3. My current favorite song is Simply Beautiful by Al Green. I'm also enjoying Carey's very naughty song on the CD from Weltek. *grin*
4. I drink hot tea and eat 20 shredded wheat bites every morning while driving to work.
5. I helped my BF choose $150 worth of clothing at Kohl's the other night and bought nothing for myself.
6. I bought some Bobbi Brown lip gloss that is my current fave. I also bought some tinted moisturizer from her line as well but want to finish using what I have before starting a new one.
So now I'll tag:
Arkie
Breezy
Weltek
Puffy
Swami
MTW <--maybe he'll come out of hiding, lol
Monday, May 19, 2008
It's over :)
Wasn't that video hilarious? I'm glad some of you were able to watch it. :)
Tonight was my last class. :)
I *think* I have an A in the class, based on the numbers I saw. *crosses fingers*
At work we leave the kitchen/break room door open in the mornings and this morning, Kelly walked into the kitchen and screamed...apparently there were several cats on the table, eating bagels and other bread. Poor kitties. The bread was no good so we tossed it out back to the cats. Later, we found that they had come back in and taken a package of cookies outside. They must be pretty hungry to be that bold. :(
I have not watched Desperate Housewives or Paradise Hotel yet (the finale). I was not impressed with what I've read about DH. The Lost finale was interesting, though. Oh wait, it wasn't the finale. Never mind. *yawn* I haven't even watched The Office finale yet. I'm so behind.
So, who here tans? Does anyone go the tanning salons? My BF just started and I can't believe how good she looks after just a few sessions. *pout* I have tan lines everywhere because I tan at home in the backyard.
I'm tired. Very, very tired. I studied my butt off and have been pretty stressed out about this test tonight. So glad it's over. Anything over for you that you're happy about?
Tonight was my last class. :)
I *think* I have an A in the class, based on the numbers I saw. *crosses fingers*
At work we leave the kitchen/break room door open in the mornings and this morning, Kelly walked into the kitchen and screamed...apparently there were several cats on the table, eating bagels and other bread. Poor kitties. The bread was no good so we tossed it out back to the cats. Later, we found that they had come back in and taken a package of cookies outside. They must be pretty hungry to be that bold. :(
I have not watched Desperate Housewives or Paradise Hotel yet (the finale). I was not impressed with what I've read about DH. The Lost finale was interesting, though. Oh wait, it wasn't the finale. Never mind. *yawn* I haven't even watched The Office finale yet. I'm so behind.
So, who here tans? Does anyone go the tanning salons? My BF just started and I can't believe how good she looks after just a few sessions. *pout* I have tan lines everywhere because I tan at home in the backyard.
I'm tired. Very, very tired. I studied my butt off and have been pretty stressed out about this test tonight. So glad it's over. Anything over for you that you're happy about?
Friday, May 16, 2008
An honest R&B song...
This has made me laugh every time I've watched it today, which I think has been a dozen times or so. Have a great weekend everyone!
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
*yawn*
So much to update about and so little time. School has been going great and there is only one more class left. Just have to show up and take the final exam. I'll be squeezing in some serious studying time this week.
Work is also going fine...small annoyances from Kelly (the Paralegal) but mostly stuff I can handle. I like her GF Bridgett way more than I like her though, lol. The boss complimented me tonight as I was leaving, and coming from him that was really nice. I'm really getting used to working there and other than some super stressful times when the attorneys are in bad moods, it's a fun environment.
I was driving home the other night when I had the weirdest encounter. I was pulling up in between two cars who were stopped at red lights. The car on my left was going to be turning (with me) and the car on my right was waiting to go straight. As is normal, I glanced over at the lady in the car to my right. I noticed her glance over at the same time, so I looked away quickly...because hello, that's the rule, right? I could tell she did not look away though. She was looking at me. I said something to DD who was in the front seat next to me and she confirmed it with "yeah mom, she's just staring at you". DS was in the backseat and started to freak out because it was so odd. I decided to call her out on the breaking of the rules by looking right back at her. I did. She did not look away!! WTF? I kept right on looking at her and she was staring straight into my eyes. I was beginning to freak out too because she had a wild, crazed look about her. Then she slowly started to nod at me. Imagine maintaining eye contact with a complete stranger in the car next to you for 5-7 seconds...long seconds. Then! She started moving her mouth like she was mumbling or something. I desperately wanted to believe there was a reason for this and I almost rolled the window down to ask her, but DS begged me not to. In the end, my light turned green and I floored it to get away from her.
She has the oddest, birdlike eyes that just stared as if she were plotting my murder. Well maybe not my *murder* exactly, but it was creepy! Why would someone break the rule and stare at another person with no expression whatsoever, without ever indicating what they wanted? It freaked me out so bad that later that night I actually paused and was almost too scared to open my front door because I had the image of her face and staring eyes stuck in my head. *shudder*
So that's been what's going on with me. I might get to see Etta James in concert on Friday if my aunt has an extra ticket. That excites me! What's new around here? I miss you guys! I hate that when I get home at night I'm so tired I barely even get on the computer anymore. :(
Work is also going fine...small annoyances from Kelly (the Paralegal) but mostly stuff I can handle. I like her GF Bridgett way more than I like her though, lol. The boss complimented me tonight as I was leaving, and coming from him that was really nice. I'm really getting used to working there and other than some super stressful times when the attorneys are in bad moods, it's a fun environment.
I was driving home the other night when I had the weirdest encounter. I was pulling up in between two cars who were stopped at red lights. The car on my left was going to be turning (with me) and the car on my right was waiting to go straight. As is normal, I glanced over at the lady in the car to my right. I noticed her glance over at the same time, so I looked away quickly...because hello, that's the rule, right? I could tell she did not look away though. She was looking at me. I said something to DD who was in the front seat next to me and she confirmed it with "yeah mom, she's just staring at you". DS was in the backseat and started to freak out because it was so odd. I decided to call her out on the breaking of the rules by looking right back at her. I did. She did not look away!! WTF? I kept right on looking at her and she was staring straight into my eyes. I was beginning to freak out too because she had a wild, crazed look about her. Then she slowly started to nod at me. Imagine maintaining eye contact with a complete stranger in the car next to you for 5-7 seconds...long seconds. Then! She started moving her mouth like she was mumbling or something. I desperately wanted to believe there was a reason for this and I almost rolled the window down to ask her, but DS begged me not to. In the end, my light turned green and I floored it to get away from her.
She has the oddest, birdlike eyes that just stared as if she were plotting my murder. Well maybe not my *murder* exactly, but it was creepy! Why would someone break the rule and stare at another person with no expression whatsoever, without ever indicating what they wanted? It freaked me out so bad that later that night I actually paused and was almost too scared to open my front door because I had the image of her face and staring eyes stuck in my head. *shudder*
So that's been what's going on with me. I might get to see Etta James in concert on Friday if my aunt has an extra ticket. That excites me! What's new around here? I miss you guys! I hate that when I get home at night I'm so tired I barely even get on the computer anymore. :(
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Friday Night
I left my house just before 4pm and headed to South San Francisco. Boo's plane was supposed to come in around 6:30, IIRC. The Bay Bridge traffic was slowing me down and I was starting to worry I'd be late. I eventually got over the bridge and called Carey when I was close to her house. She was pretty easy to find. Her house was the funnest place I've seen where grown ups live, lol. I may move in with them this summer. ;-)
When I got there, I found out that Boo's plane had been delayed so we had a little bit of time to kill first. We were both starving and went to Chipotle. She had never been, so I was her first! She was a cheap date. I think she liked it. While we were there, Boo called and we zipped over to the airport to get her. We may or may not have held up a sign labelled "Cheap Hooker" so that she could see us easier. :P
We ended up going to a diner nearby where we were able to talk and gossip and laugh and all that good stuff. We did not talk about any of you. Not even you. Not one bit. Nope. It flew by much too quickly and we had to head back to the airport. We tried to convince Boo to spend the night and take another flight but she wanted to get home to Conner. Mothers! (lol)
We did manage to get a picture of us before leaving.
When I got there, I found out that Boo's plane had been delayed so we had a little bit of time to kill first. We were both starving and went to Chipotle. She had never been, so I was her first! She was a cheap date. I think she liked it. While we were there, Boo called and we zipped over to the airport to get her. We may or may not have held up a sign labelled "Cheap Hooker" so that she could see us easier. :P
We ended up going to a diner nearby where we were able to talk and gossip and laugh and all that good stuff. We did not talk about any of you. Not even you. Not one bit. Nope. It flew by much too quickly and we had to head back to the airport. We tried to convince Boo to spend the night and take another flight but she wanted to get home to Conner. Mothers! (lol)
We did manage to get a picture of us before leaving.
Carey and I headed back to her place (my car was there) and she let me come in again because she had no idea I would make myself comfortable and keep her up talking, lol. I was *that* guest. The one who ignores the cues and just stays. *snort* I was thrilled to see Michelle when she got home, though. I *heart* Michelle and have since the first time I met her, two years ago. They say they have four cats but I never saw the fourth one. *suspicious* The three I did meet were gorgeous and obviously very loved.
Boo, thanks for making this possible by having the flight come in to SF! I was SO thrilled to see you again. It had been one year this month, you know. Carey, thank you for sharing your home with me and being a wonderful host, and for sharing Boo with me. Would do it all over again, any time. *smooches*
Friday, May 09, 2008
It just kills me....
To brag. It really does. *sigh* So this is not a braggy post, ok? It's just me saying in a casual voice, "hey everyone, I'll be away today preparing for my night with Boo and Carey". Yep, that's about it. Nothing really more to say. *whistles* Just me, Carey and Boo, having a night on the town...nothing exciting about that.
*grin*
*hop*
*pees*
*squeeeeeeeellllll*
Have a great Friday everyone!!
Don't hate me!
*grin*
*hop*
*pees*
*squeeeeeeeellllll*
Have a great Friday everyone!!
Don't hate me!
Monday, May 05, 2008
Sleeping Habits
Just wondering how it is for everyone here when it comes to your sleeping habits. For me, when I'm slightly anxious about *anything*, I get insomnia. I was worried that for the first few weeks after starting my job, I would be severely sleep deprived. I *have* been tired, but surprisingly, it's not because I can't sleep. I've been falling asleep quite early every night and waking up early now, even when I don't have to work. My internal clock has easily adapted to my new schedule. The only downside is that I can't seem to stay awake long to watch any of my recorded shows on tivo, lol. Oh well, that's what the weekends are for, I guess.
Are you one of those people who nod off easily, every time you stop moving, or does your head start spinning with thoughts that keep you awake?
How many hours per night do you think you need to feel ok the next day?
Are you one of those people who nod off easily, every time you stop moving, or does your head start spinning with thoughts that keep you awake?
How many hours per night do you think you need to feel ok the next day?
Friday, May 02, 2008
Holy carp
I'm exhausted and my head is spinning. I woke up at 5:45 this morning and couldn't fall back asleep. Then I had to leave for work earlier than normal because traffic was backed up more than usual due to an accident. Then I had a minor panic attack while stuck in traffic underneath an overpass. I've had a fear of being crushed by one ever since the big 1989 quake in San Francisco.
Anyways, I get to work and am conversing with Kelly and the next thing I know, she comes over and sits next to my desk and says, (in a whispered tone) "Nobody here knows this, but I am going to tell you something..."
Oh god. What? Why me? How will I react??
She continues; "Bridget (a paralegal who also works in the office) and I are together. I mean, "together". For four years now". *huge sigh of relief* <--mine, not hers.
I had had a moment of fearing she was going to expose a secret life as a dominatrix or something. I even had her totally pictured in the gear, with the whip and everything. *snort*
So this changes things a bit. All of a sudden, I am a trusted person who for some reason, after three days of employment, she decides to share this "secret" with. She's worked there for almost 2 years, btw.
I just smiled and and asked a few questions...can't even remember what. I hope she knew from my reaction that I wasn't shocked, or bothered or *anything* from her revelation. I was touched by the fact that she felt comfortable telling me. I also felt awkward because when Bridget came in, I felt a little like I was being watched and when you know someone is suspiciously looking for signs of *something*, it's almost hard to act "normal", kwim?
So, that was my day. *whew* It has been a long one. I feel good more than anything that Kelly shared that with me. I am happy to know she has a step-daughter and that her anniversary is coming up. It makes me sad that she hides it all from people that I think would not have a problem with it, and yet I can't fault her one bit because I just don't know how it feels in her position. I was glad to know that her family knows and supports her. She just wants to keep it out of her professional life.
It feels like a little bit of pressure on one hand though, to be the keeper of something like this. I don't doubt I will keep her confidence, but at the same time, things I would normally ask her about (regarding Bridget for example, who everyone knows is her roommate) might sound different to her, knowing that I know what I do, if that makes sense.
In the end, I have a new friend. Yes, she has some personality traits that will likely bug me or piss me off, but I bet I'll have some that bother her too.
Sorry for this long post on a Friday. I just wanted to get it out now, while I had it all my mind.
I've got a busy weekend ahead... and I just want to sleep, lol. Have great weekends everyone!
Oh! My kids school is having a spring carnival thing today and I'm going to see if I can go. I'll show up and take them by surprise. *evil grin* I'll report back if I catch them in the act of doing something forbidden, lol.
Anyways, I get to work and am conversing with Kelly and the next thing I know, she comes over and sits next to my desk and says, (in a whispered tone) "Nobody here knows this, but I am going to tell you something..."
Oh god. What? Why me? How will I react??
She continues; "Bridget (a paralegal who also works in the office) and I are together. I mean, "together". For four years now". *huge sigh of relief* <--mine, not hers.
I had had a moment of fearing she was going to expose a secret life as a dominatrix or something. I even had her totally pictured in the gear, with the whip and everything. *snort*
So this changes things a bit. All of a sudden, I am a trusted person who for some reason, after three days of employment, she decides to share this "secret" with. She's worked there for almost 2 years, btw.
I just smiled and and asked a few questions...can't even remember what. I hope she knew from my reaction that I wasn't shocked, or bothered or *anything* from her revelation. I was touched by the fact that she felt comfortable telling me. I also felt awkward because when Bridget came in, I felt a little like I was being watched and when you know someone is suspiciously looking for signs of *something*, it's almost hard to act "normal", kwim?
So, that was my day. *whew* It has been a long one. I feel good more than anything that Kelly shared that with me. I am happy to know she has a step-daughter and that her anniversary is coming up. It makes me sad that she hides it all from people that I think would not have a problem with it, and yet I can't fault her one bit because I just don't know how it feels in her position. I was glad to know that her family knows and supports her. She just wants to keep it out of her professional life.
It feels like a little bit of pressure on one hand though, to be the keeper of something like this. I don't doubt I will keep her confidence, but at the same time, things I would normally ask her about (regarding Bridget for example, who everyone knows is her roommate) might sound different to her, knowing that I know what I do, if that makes sense.
In the end, I have a new friend. Yes, she has some personality traits that will likely bug me or piss me off, but I bet I'll have some that bother her too.
Sorry for this long post on a Friday. I just wanted to get it out now, while I had it all my mind.
I've got a busy weekend ahead... and I just want to sleep, lol. Have great weekends everyone!
Oh! My kids school is having a spring carnival thing today and I'm going to see if I can go. I'll show up and take them by surprise. *evil grin* I'll report back if I catch them in the act of doing something forbidden, lol.
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