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| Holy 80s |
| 09.30.04 (3:34 pm) [edit] |
OMG! OMG! OMG! I just saw my first sideways ponytail in 15 years. Not only was it smack dab on the side of her head she had a loose knit cap.... like a doily. Oh and more flip flops and leg warmers. I had flash backs....k |
| Can't think of a topic |
| 09.30.04 (1:23 pm) [edit] |
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Wednesday is the day to go to the laudromat... There was only 3 other people at the laudromat last night and the only one smoking was the attendent. So, my clothes made it out with too much smoke getting on them. Spent my time reading Jim Hightower's "Theives in High Places". I find the subject matter interesting, but the layout is a bit too much. Lots of little boxes with quotes and other stories. There was about 6 pages of Bush's crimes against the environment which can be found at National Reforces Defense Council There are also some great resources at the back of the book. After doing the laundry I stopped by Kroger to pick up some salad stuff for dinner. I have decided that I am going to buy groceries as I need them because I end up letting them go bad and throwing them away. I am also going to try and buy as much fresh stuff as possible. If you haven't guessed I am on a little environmental kick, for lack of a better word. I just feel I have to stop being so wasteful. I think this Sunday I am going to do a movie double feature... "Shaun of the Dead" and "Going Up River". I haven't decided yet. k |
| Q & A from Rinna and Tigerlilly |
| 09.29.04 (1:04 pm) [edit] |
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As you can tell from the subject of this entry I stole this from Rinna and Tigerlilly. I have lots of thoughts running through my head for different posts, but nothing I feel like putting into words yet. I think is the change in seasons... at least that is what I am telling myself.
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Name 4 bad habits you have
~Procrastination ~tblog ~stubborn ~not eating right Name 4 things you wish you could have ~kick ass camera ~good credit ~money to travel ~boyfriend Name 4 Scents you love ~Citrus ~cookies baking ~cinnamon ~ lilac Name 4 people who know you best ~my mom ~ ~actually, I can’t think of 2 other people Name 4 things you never wear ~jeans ~heels, it would be too dangerous ~big hair ~strapless or halter anything Name 4 things you are thinking about now ~lunch ~the election ~environment ~the cute boy I saw on the bus yesterday Name 4 things I have done today ~pried myself out of bed ~ the other 3 are work related items Name the last 4 things I have bought ~ buttons for Kerry ~bookcase ~craft supplies ~ subscriptions to the Nation and another magazine I can’t remember
Name 4 bands/Groups most people don’t know you like People are used to my odd music tastes…so I don’t think anything would surprise them
Name 4 drinks you regularly drink ~Diet Coke® ~Diet Coke® ~Caffeine Free Diet Coke® ~Water Last words you said last night … it would probably be something to my cat since I live alone. Last song you sang …. Something from Missy Higgin’s “Sound of White” album Last person I hugged… my friend Elizabeth Last thing you laughed at … something Last time you said “I love you” and meant it … I have no idea Last time I cried …. Probably a week or so ago What is in my CD Player … Black Eyed Peas What color socks are you wearing …. Black tights What is under my bead … books, craft stuff What is my current hair … naturally curly and brown, blond and red… my natural color Current clothes …. Black sweater and long gray skirt Current annoyance … college students, drivers… the list could go on Current worry … money, the state of the world Current hate … I try not to hate… dislike would be close minded people Favorite thing about the opposite sex … That they are so different in so many ways If you could play any instrument … piano Favorite place to be …. With family and friends Least favorite place …. Traffic jams Do you believe in an afterlife …. Not sure Favorite color … royal purple and pink How tall are you … 5’6” Current favorite word saying …. “Zap” for super powers and “What kind of crack were you /they smoking” Favorite season … Fall One person from your pas you wish you could go back and talk to … My maternal grandma Favorite Day … Saturday Where would you like to go …. Everywhere.. What is my career going to be like … not really a career at all |
| news gripe |
| 09.28.04 (1:51 pm) [edit] |
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I have been thinking about the news a lot lately. And I am wondering if we are better or worse off for having all these 24 hour news networks. Not only do we have the news segments to deal with we also have the trackers at the bottom of the screen. 24 hours is a lot to fill. I think that is why stories get blown out of proportion, the just keep replaying the same stories over and over. Also, it means that they don't sit on stories long enough to verify whether or not they are true. A lot of damage has been done by jumping the gun on a story. Also people tend to be more fearful. I don't think that there are significantly more child abductions than 10-15 years ago, but we hear more about them with the internet and cnn and msnbc and fox talking about them. Today on CNN they had a story about people getting shot at a Detroit daycare... does that really have anything of interest for the nation? Not that I don't think is important, but does it deserve the red "Breaking News" banner? I have to say I am so happy without tv news to make me crazy. I think that is one reason I got out of the 9/11 tragedy okay... I left it all at work. I got home and I watched movies, read or hung out with friends. I didn't sit myself in front of the tv for a month. On top of everything you need to evaluate your news sources and make sure they don't lean too far to one side (both right and left). I saw a figure that stated 80% of Fox News viewers believe that WMDs were found in Iraq.... not something I have seen on any other network. I check 3 or 4 sources before I believe anything... but most people don't have the time. I am lucky that my job deals with the current periodicals from around the world. I get to see a wide variety of issues. We have to remember that the news is paid for by advertisers and that a few mega companies own most of the stock in our t.v. stations. What are their agendas? I was going to write more, but I have run out of time.... Any thoughts? k |
| Evil Creditors |
| 09.28.04 (9:01 am) [edit] |
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The last few years I have worked really hard to get out of debt. I have paid off 2 of 3 credit cards and numerous other bills. Friday I got a call from a creditor and made arrangements to pay them when I got paid on the 2nd. I should have double checked the information because they took the payment out Monday. I called and said they had the wrong day. They tried to tell me that they had nothing listed to say that I wanted the 2nd. I had to say that my rent check was going to bounce if I didn't get the $50 back in there. Then they relented. This has happened more than once to me. Geesh. You try and pay them and they try and screw you over. I will be so glad when everything is paid off. Only 5 more years. k
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| Noodles and Chocolate Cake |
| 09.27.04 (10:49 am) [edit] |
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Just got back from lunch with Carrie. We went to the new Noodles and Company (http://www.noodles.com/homepage.htm" title="http://www.noodles.com/homepage.htm" target="_blank"http://www.noodles.com/homepa...) resturant. Pretty good. I had Japanese Pan Noodles, which is a new dish for me. My lips are still tingling because it was spicy. My goal is to branch out a bit when it comes to food. I spent most of yesterday reading. It was nice to have a lazy day. In the morning I went out and took some photos. I didn't find anything really thrilling. Next time I may just come in to Ann Arbor to have photo time. But it was nice to get outside a bit. When I got home I made a chocolate cake with Mint Chocolate frosting. That and a big glass of milk... Yummy!!! And I spent the rest of the day on the couch reading. And I am happy to say all I read was fluff! I feel very relaxed which is a good feeling. k |
| THings that have been, are and will be |
| 09.25.04 (10:47 am) [edit] |
This is what is going on here. I am feeling pretty mellow today. It is a nice feeling. k
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| stomach in knots |
| 09.24.04 (12:10 pm) [edit] |
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I am having an online discussion with S. as I type and we are basically deciding if we can be friends. I just don't know. I have said before all we share is a history. I don't feel like I have much I can say to her. She said I have kept stuff from her and I have, but in my defense I am not talking as much to a lot of people these days... I am just going through a re adjustment right now. I just made a big move and have lots to get used to. I hate these sort of conversations. *big sigh* k |
| Tiny bubbles. |
| 09.24.04 (7:51 am) [edit] |
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When talking with my mom today she asked me if she had ever told me the story about the bubbles that sometimes come out when you squeeze the dish soap bottle. I had no idea what she was talking about. She told me that she saw her mom squeezing the soap bottle and watching the bubbles pop out the top and asked her why she was doing it. My grandma said that her mother did the same thing and when my grandma squeezed the bottle she thought of her mother. So know when my mom sees bubbles in the soap bottle she thinks of her mother and grandmother. And now I am going to do the same. Just thought I would share... hope it made sense. k |
| Grab bag |
| 09.23.04 (10:03 am) [edit] |
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~Still having that antsy feeling. I haven't been able to figure out the cause. My life has actually been pretty calm lately. I feel like I should be doing something, but I don't know what. ~Today's diag siting... Young nuns in white habits are back after a long absence. An anti abortion protester with graphic signs, more legwarmers and flip flops... this time with shorts. ~I love cinamon mentos ~Wondering how many more deaths tropical storms are going to cause this year. ~Favorite new cd is "Sound of White" by Missy Higgins ~Currently reading: "Lies of George W. Bush" bye David Corn and "100 Banned Books: Censorship Histories of World Literature" by Nicholas J. Karolides ~Want to see "Shaun of the Living Dead" and "Long Shot" k |
| Today's Diag vision |
| 09.22.04 (1:23 pm) [edit] |
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Yesterday it was legwarmers and flip flops... today it was a man with crutches and an ankle brace pushing a bike with a keg on it. He was a bit old to be a student. I wonder if the keg had something to do with the crutches.... k |
| New Photos |
| 09.22.04 (11:06 am) [edit] |
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New Photos! Didn't work the first time... hope it does the second. k |
| Pictures of my house |
| 09.22.04 (8:12 am) [edit] |
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Sorry, it took so long, but here is the slideshow of my new house I have some other photos to put up later.... I just have to edit them a bit. k |
| Preacher Man, leg warmers and music |
| 09.21.04 (10:18 am) [edit] |
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Just back from lunch... Today on the Diag they had a bunch of booths on energy conservation. I didn't have time to stop and look at them, but their was a good crowd out. Also, today they had the group Cloud Nine Music (http://cloudninemusic.com/" title="http://cloudninemusic.com/" target="_blank"http://cloudninemusic.com/ ), probably the best band that has played on the Diag. I actually saw them a couple years ago at the Blind Pig... they put on a great show. I dropped off film, so tomorrow I should have some pics of the new place up tomorrow. I got to hear Preacher Man on one of his rants... he was yelling at the top of his lungs while riding his bike. Unfortunatly you have to be standing next to him and actively listening to understand him. On my way back to work I saw a girl in a mini skirt,flip flops and leg warmers.... I just shook my head and continued on my way. You have to pick your battles.... and this one wasn't mine to fight. k |
| You're breathing my air |
| 09.20.04 (8:02 am) [edit] |
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Slow start to this Monday morning. Trying to find my stride and get some work accomplished. Saturday after work I went up to visit my parents and sisters. E and J are in the "you're breathing my air" part of their teenage years. I heard "you're so mean" several times in less than 24 hours. I missed out a lot of this since my brother lived out of state during his most annoying years. :) Watching them made wish I could act this way occasionally. Not often, but once in awhile. Tonight I get to go home and put a bookcase together... it is the last one that will fit in my house. It brings the total to six 5 shelf bookcases... and two 9 cube shelving units. The place is pretty much wall to wall shelves.
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| Dream |
| 09.18.04 (10:14 am) [edit] |
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Very bizzare dreams last night. I was in a car with a bunch of friends, one of them S, who has been a subject of my blog before. She asked another friend about the perfume she was wearing... and I said, I wear that kind to. S, crawled in to the back seat and smelled my wrists like a cat, and was trying to smell my neck. I pushed her off me and said that I didn't appreciate her actions. She started crying saying that I never call her anymore. We got to an Italian resturant and I decided I was going to be a server there. I put on an apron and started waiting on tables. The bathroom had a button controlled toilet paper dispenser. You pushed a button that told how many squares you wanted. The friends in the car kept morphing in to other people. I left them and got in a line at a bookstore. I started talking to the guys in line with me. Then the guy behind me was sniffing my hair. I left that line and ran into a large black woman in a green robe who started talking to me. My alarm went off and woke me up at that point, for which I was very greatful. I have been having strange dreams the last week, but I haven't been able to remember them once I am awake. k
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| Super powers and girls lie too |
| 09.17.04 (5:57 am) [edit] |
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I am don't normally listen to country music, not because I don't like it, but I just don't listen to the radio. Except for the morning drive in and since it is Carrie's car I let her pick... and it is usually country. Why am I telling you this? Because there is a song that makes me laugh... "Girls Lie Too" by Terri Clark. And since I haven't put any songs up here in a long time....here are the lyrics... So she can't go out tonight again Her sister's sick, she's gotta baby-sit Yeah, that sounds like a pretty good excuse Now you didn't hear any of this from me But things aren't always what they seem Brace yourself, this may come as a shock to you [Chorus] Girls lie, too We don't care how much money you make What you drive or what you weigh Size don't matter anyway Girls lie, too Don't think you're the only ones Who bend it, break it, stretch it some We learn from you Girls lie, too We can't wait to hear about your round of golf We love to see deer heads hanging on the wall And we like Hooter's for their hotwings too Other guys never cross our minds We don't wonder what it might be like How could it be any better than it is with you [Repeat Chorus] Yeah, girls lie, too We always forgive and forget The cards and flowers you never sent Will never be brought up again Girls lie, too Old gray sweatpants turn us on We like your friends and we love your mom And that's the truth Girls lie, too Yeah that's the truth Girls lie, too No, we don't care how much hair you have Yeah, that looks good Comb it over like that I think the "We like Hooter's" line is my favorite. That and the last line. It is Friday and I am feeling silly. Yesterday Carrie and I were discussing what super powers we wanted. She wants to be able to zap people when they go 60 in a 70 in front of her on the highway, or meander in front of her on the sidewalk. I said I could ask for the power to levitate things out of the way.. and if someone was a repeat offender then she could zap them. What would you ask for? k |
| Antsy and greatest hits |
| 09.16.04 (6:57 am) [edit] |
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I am having one of my antsy weeks. I feel like I should be doing something, but I am not sure what. I start things and then find myself sidetracked. It is very frustrating. Ever get that feeling like you are coming out of your skin? That is how I am feeling right now. On a positive note... all my dishes are done and their is nothing gross in my fridge. I did manage to get those things done. Carrie and I had a great conversation about music today... about how someone has 3 cds, one of them a holiday cd, and then they feel the need to put out a greatest hits cd. Why? I think you should have at least 5 non holiday cds and 8-10 years in before you can do greatest hits. I know, I know, most musicians don't make it that long, but I am going to stick by those numbers. I also realize that it is all marketing, they want to make money pure and simple, but I find it really annoying. Also, there should be a limit to how many hits albums you can have... I mean love Patsy Cline, but the woman must have 100 hits albums, unfortuantly her career was cut short, so they use the same songs over and over again. Sorry, just needed to vent Okay, I need to get some work done.... really. k |
| Why recycle? |
| 09.15.04 (10:33 am) [edit] |
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Yesterday I asked why more people don't recycle and Libertyskids seems to think that is hard to recyle and asked why we should care how much wasteful packaging there is? Well, here are some statistics from the Clean Air Council The stats are from 2003, so they may not be exactly correct, but they are close. Here are just a few.... # In the U.S., 4.39 pounds of trash per day and up to 56 tons of trash per year are created by the average person. # Only about one-tenth of all solid garbage in the United States gets recycled. # Every year we fill enough garbage trucks to form a line that would stretch from the earth, halfway to the moon. # Each day the United States throws away enough trash to fill 63,000 garbage trucks. # Almost 1/3 of the waste generated the U.S. is packaging # The average American uses 650 pounds of paper a year. # Each year, Americans trash enough office paper to build a 12-foot wall from Los Angeles to New York City. # Americans toss out enough paper & plastic cups, forks and spoons every year to circle the equator 300 times. # In 1979, there were an estimated 18,500 landfills in the nation. In 1990 there were only about 6,300, and by 1995 it was estimated that only about 3,000 would still be open. In just 16 years the number of landfills dropped by 84%. During that same time there was an 80% increase in the amount of trash generated. k |
| Just a few things on my mind |
| 09.14.04 (1:00 pm) [edit] |
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* Why more people don't recycle more? * Why consumer packaging is so wasteful? * What the appeal of reality tv? * Can women's clothes get any smaller? * Why are people flipping their shirt collars again? Didn't they see photos from the 80s? * Why trailers have to give away the entire movie? * Why we can't make politicians live on minimum wage for a month and see how they do? I found a shirt on the Air America web site that I may have to buy... it says "because he doesn't read" and I think that that is going to be what I tell people why I am not going to vote for Bush in Nov. It sums it up nicely. :) k |
| Staff meetings |
| 09.14.04 (9:05 am) [edit] |
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I am about buried in work. I don't think there is a pile on my desk, and there are many, that is under 15 inches. For everything I get done 3 things show up in its place. And because I have a lot to do I thought I would be lazy and do another list... but I am running out of lists that I want to cover.... If you do a google search for lists you get quite a few results, I had no idea! My brain just hurts today. And I have an all library meeting to get through. So, my question is how do you get through boring meetings? Any tips you would like to share? |
| Yep |
| 09.13.04 (10:45 am) [edit] |
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Finally finished the medical study I was doing for my old neighbor. As always they couldn't find enough blood in me to fill the tubes. I didn't get to work until around 10 which throws my how schedule off. I also had trouble sleeping last night... I think I got about 3 hours... not usual for me. Hope I can sleep tonight. Here is today's Non Sequitur for your enjoyment. It made me smile. k [image]chicalookate_98863 4605.jpg[/image] |
| Libraries and bookfest |
| 09.12.04 (10:35 am) [edit] |
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Just a lazy sort of Sunday. I drove in to Ann Arbor to go to the Kerrytown Bookfest. It was pretty nice, they had lots of displays on book conservation, antiquarian books, art books and book sellers. I wish I had had money to spend. I didn't stay too long, but enough to quickly look at what was there. Now I am at the public library picking up some books.. In my pile so far; "Chewing Gum" by Michael Redclift, "Fat Girl's guide to Life" bye Wndy Shanker, "Flim-Flam Man" by Jennifer Vogel and "Lies ANd the Lying Liars who tell them" by Al Franken. I was hoping that they library book sale would be going this week, but it doesn't start for 2 weeks. Darn! Yesterday I went to the Jackson District library and I realize how spoiled I have been by the Ann Arbor library system. It is huge... and then their is the University system that I have access to. The main branch of the library in Jackson is in a great building, with stacks that go through the floors. I think they had more vidoes than they did books in the fiction section. I guess I have to enjoy my A2 library card while I can. Once it expires I will have to give it up. Well, I am going to meet some friends for a snack. And then I will probably make my way back to Jackson. Hope the rest of you have a great weekend. k |
| Spam names |
| 09.10.04 (11:41 am) [edit] |
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I just got spam from Hazel Moon, Dirk C. Cummins, Kermit Major and my favorite, Alotta Pee. The last really made me laugh... You can guess the content of that email. k |
| Sigh |
| 09.10.04 (11:11 am) [edit] |
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Just trying to make it through the day. I am glad most of my weekend plans fell through. It will be nice to not do anything. Of course I say that now, but I might feel differently on Saturday. I am thinking about going to the Kerrytown Bookfest this Sunday, but I haven't decided. I am too sleepy to think about this weekend. It is all I can do to work up the energy to clean up my desk. I just got back for lunch and now I really want ice cream. Maybe I can make my way out this afternoon for some. :) k |
| Personal Attacks |
| 09.09.04 (12:36 pm) [edit] |
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I have been talking to a couple other bloggers and friends about all the vicious personal attacks going on these days at tblog and in everyday life. Whether they are about politics, religion or any other topic I find it disturbing that I am not allowed to voice a discenting point of view without fear of being attacked. (It is one reason I tend to keep my blog free of politics.) Why can't we just get an open debate going without making things personal? Someone shouting, either by keyboard or vocally, at me does not encourage me to change my mind, it just makes me shut them out. I have my reasons for voting the way I do and I don't expect you to make your decisions for the same way. That is the beauty of America, you vote your way and I vote mine and hopefully we will meet a balance. I was once told I was stupid for basing my vote on "personal" issues such as abortion and the enviornment. This person voted on his wallet and to me that is a personl issue... I didn't call him stupid, I just didn't agree. When you are that rabid about an issue it makes me wonder how true to it you really are ... it is the "methinks you doth protest too much" response. Really can't we all just get along? Blogging should just be fun not hateful. But that could just be my opinion. k |
| Meandering |
| 09.09.04 (10:54 am) [edit] |
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Aaaargh! I forgot today was student group day here at the U. All the studnet groups set up tables out on the diag, which is right in front of where I work. Every other table had music playing which meant it was one big noisy mess. I want a meandering lane and an express lane. I also want a club to bash people who are in the wrong lane. Other than that my day is fine... k |
| film strips |
| 09.08.04 (12:10 pm) [edit] |
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I just finished listening to a piece on NPR's Morning Edition about film strips. Just hearing the little beep took me back. Makes me want to check out "Change Your Underwear Twice a Week" by Danny Gregory. Those things were so awful, I would almost always feel like napping during them. Maybe I could use them when I have insomnia. k |
| Eishenhower quote |
| 09.08.04 (8:35 am) [edit] |
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I just found this quote in one of the magazines that came through my in box at work and thought I would share. Just somethign to think about "Every gun that is made, every warshiop launched, every rocket fired signifies in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and who are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed. This world in arms is not spending money alone. It is spending the sweat of its laborers, the genius of its scientists, the hopes of its children. THis is not a way of life at all in any true sense. Under the clouds of war, it is humanity hanging on a cross of iron." Dwight Eishenhower |
| My day |
| 09.08.04 (6:06 am) [edit] |
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I noticed people were doing lists about their days and I thought I would try one myself. I love lists. I actually just started a book called "Making the List" by Michael Korda which is a history of the bestseller list from 1900-1999. 1) Waking up to a cat hacking up a furball on your bed at 4 am is not the way to start your day. Trust me on this one. 2) The students are back and really annoying me. They all seem to be in a haze and can't figure out how to walk. And it is my karma that I get stuck behind the slowest of the lot. 3) The commute from here to Jackson isn't bad when I 94 isn't under construction. Which I think is a total of 1 month out of the year. 4) Homemade banana nut bread is better than anything store bought. 5) My Kitchen Aid mixer is just amazing and I need to use it more often. 6) I bought a new lamp for the living room... and then painted a picture so it would fit better into my decor. The lamp was a light green with a cream shade. The "picture" is almost the same shade of green with some gold accents. I can only do abstract, I can't draw or paint objects to save my life 7) Cheese pizza makes me happy... especially when it comes with garlic butter dipping sauce. Which is what I had for dinner last night. 8 ) I realized that my new place is starting to feel like home. Which makes me very very happy. 9) Target is a dangerous destination for me. 10) There is nothing like sleeping on clean sheets. (Thanks to the cat) k |
| If only |
| 09.07.04 (8:35 am) [edit] |
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I got a chuckle out of this... hope it does the same for you. k OUTSOURCING NEWS By Staff Reporter Melynda Jill Washington D.C. - Congress today announced that the Office of President of the United States will be outsourced to overseas as of next June 30, the end of this fiscal year. The move is being made to save $400K a year in salary, a record $521 Billion in deficit expenditures and related overhead. "The cost savings will be quite significant," says Congressman Adam Smith (R-Wash), who, with the aid of the Congress research arm, the General Accounting Office has studied outsourcing of American jobs extensively. "We simply can no longer afford this level of outlay and remain competitive on the world stage," Congressman Smith said. Exporting American jobs has been a popular trend lately, ironically at the urging of President Bush. Mr. Bush was informed by email this morning of the termination of his position. He will receive health coverage, expenses and salary until his final day of employment. After that, with a two week waiting period, he will then be eligible for 240 dollars a week from unemployment insurance for 13 weeks. Unfortunately, he will not be able to receive state Medicaid health insurance coverage as his unemployment benefits are over therequired limit. "I'm in shock," Mr. Bush stated. "I thought for sure I'd have some job security around this here place. I have no idea what I'll do now," he further lamented. Preparations have been underway for some time for the job move. Sanji Gurvinder Singh of Indus Teleservices, Mumbai, India, will be assuming the Office of President of the United States as of July 1. Mr. Singh was born in the United States while his parents were here on student visas, thus making him eligible for the position. He will receive a salary of $320 a month but with no health coverage or other benefits. Due to the time difference between the US and India, Mr. Singh will be working primarily at night, when offices of the US Government will be open. "I am excited to serve in this position," Mr. Singh stated in an exclusive interview. "Working nights will let me keep my day job at the American Express call center. I always knew I could be President someday." Congress stressed patience when calling Mr. Singh as he may not be fully aware of all the issues involved with his new position. A Congressional Spokesperson noted that Mr. Singh has been given a script tree to follow which will allow him to respond to most topics of concern. The Spokesperson further noted that "additional savings will be realized as these scripting tools have already been used previously by Mr. Bush here in the US. Such scripts will enable Mr. Singh to provide an answer without having to fully understand the issue itself." Congress continues to explore other outsourcing possibilities including that of Vice-president and most Cabinet positions. |
| Weekend update |
| 09.07.04 (5:48 am) [edit] |
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Hello all, I hope everyone in the States had a good Labor Day weekend. I spent a lot of mine on the road. Friday I braved the traffic up to Lynne's parents' house for her birthday dinner. Luckily she called me to give me back road directions. It was nice to just sit out side, but I also now have a lot of mosquito bites decorating my arms and legs. Saturday I had to work at the bookstore. I did some very non Kate things before work, but I am not quite ready to share that with blogland. Sunday was Gary's BBQ which was a lot of fun, I got to see some people I don't run into too often now that I am in Jackson. Monday Gary came down to see my new place and we were able to talk, which we hadn't had a lot of chance to do on Sunday. All in all it was a good weekend, it was just a little rough waking up this morning. I am still hazy right now... k It has gotten really quite in here lately. Lots of my favorites have all but disappeared. I hope they find their way back. |
| Today's pet peeve |
| 09.04.04 (12:28 am) [edit] |
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Went grocery shopping with Carry last night at Meijer (the origional super store in the midwest). It was a pretty uneventful trip until we start to leave the store. We are just at the doors when 2 guys go running by. One a manager and the other someone in street clothes. They started confronting a guy who had left the store just before us. He had a case of Miller and I thought maybe he was underage and they were confronting him about that. But no, he had stolen some alcohol. Like a bottle of Bailey's or something. As they are trying to get him to give up the booze he starts running toward me. Luckily the got him before he did more than just brush my shoulder. He was doing everything in his power to get away. Carrie and I make our way to her car and start putting our groceries in. The whole time we hear him yelling and screaming. What really had me reeling was that people stood and watched. I'm sorry, I just believe you should get out of the way. It is like rubberneckers on the highway. Just leave... you can hear about on the news later. Grrr... k |
| Questions from Rinna |
| 09.02.04 (4:09 pm) [edit] |
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Questions Rinna posted, but came via Tigerlilly. Living Arangements Tiny 1 bedroom house… but has a garage. What Book Are You Reading Re reading “Goblet of Fire” and “Take My Advice” not sure of the author What is On Your Mouse Pad It is one the library gave me… Whats your Fav Bord Game Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit. Fav Magazine I work with Magazines all day… most of them I can’t read. I like InStyle and Prevention. Babies? Nope… kid free Fave Sounds Wind in the trees, laughter and waves Worst Feeling In the World? Hurting someone unintentionally First Thing You Think About In The Morning Is it really time to get up? How Many Rings Befor You Answer The Phone Usually 2-3 if I answer Summer or Winter Fall…. If I have to choose between S or W it would be winter Future Childrens Name Not planning on having kids Whats Most Important In Life Living the best life possible. Having and giving love Fave Foods Really good bread, cheese, popcorn, chips and salsa… really I just want salt Chocolate or Vanilla Chocolate Do You Like To Drive Fast? I am a mid speed driver… Do You Sleep With A Stuffed Animal? No… just my cat Storms I love storms!!! First Car Ford Escort hatchback … the first that was only mine Coke or Pepsi Diet Coke Fave Alcoholic drink Something Girly Zodiac Sign Libra Do You Eat The Stems Of Broccli yes If You Could Have Any Job...WHat Would it be Researcher If You Could Dye Your Hair Any Colour? Usually if I dye it I would die it red. Ever Been In Love Thought so at the time Is The Glass Half Empty or Half Full I am a positive sort of girl Fave Movie This is a cruel question… Do You Type With Your Fingers On The Right Keys? As Much as I can What Is Under Your Bed? Nothing… just moved. Fave Number 7 or 17 Fave Sport To Watch none Say At Least One Nice Thing About The Person You Got This From She seems friendly, but then I just started reading her blog. Who Will Pinch This No idea. Beach, Mountains or City Mountains. Technology or Art Art Fave Colour Purple or Pink Comedy or Horror comedy Fave Time of Day depends on which day it is…. Weekends I like the mornings, weekdays I like the evening |
| Highway to Hell |
| 09.02.04 (10:23 am) [edit] |
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I spent a lot of yesterday on the expressway... went to pick Gary up at the airport in Flint. He is looking good these days. Stopped by my dad's to drop off some books for his brithday and hung out for a little bit. He had made sour cream cookies, so of course I had to sample a few. I then drove Gary to his parent's house near Detroit. Had dinner with them... it was a lot of fun, we had fried chicken and a bunch of yummy sides. Then I drove home to Jackson. My little blue car was a bit tired when we got home, but then so was I. I haven't done much expressway driving in the last 4 years. And when I did, it was just 3 or 3 lanes... last night a lot of it was 5 lanes. And Detroit drivers don't pay attention to speed limits. It is either 45 or 90. But I survived it just fine. I am happy that this is a holiday weekend. I will get to hang out with G for awhile. And I might go spend Monday up at my parents' house. I am ready to be social again... so you better watch out! k |
| Fun with facilities update |
| 09.01.04 (1:16 pm) [edit] |
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They figured out the odd chemical.... "This mystery has been solved- however, this might be a good time to remind staff of proper procedures involving the disposal of hazardous materials and chemicals. For instance; ominous chemical filled bottles with hand scrawled labels resembling props from a James Whale "Frankenstein" movie should not be anonymously placed on the floor outside offices in public areas if at all possible." I love the humorous tone of these emails.... k |
| More fun with Facilities |
| 09.01.04 (12:44 pm) [edit] |
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Here is the latest email from our guys down in facilities.... It was titled "Now THAT is odd". "Will the person or persons who anonymously left a bottle of potassium lactate outside the door of the library facilities office call us immediately at 4-5789" My dad, the former science teacher, says it is used to treat leather.... so maybe someone in preservation/conservation would use it. Can't think of anyone else... Also, we got the answer to whose red and gold carpet we almost got.... it was going in an Indian Temple...that is one less thing I need to think about. k |
| Please go away |
| 09.01.04 (8:15 am) [edit] |
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People I think should no longer be allowed space in magazines or on TV 1)Paris Hilton 2)Nick and Jessica 3)JLo 4)Michael Jackson 5)Brittney I know there are more, but that is a start. Anyone you don't want to see anymore of? |
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