The Man

Hot For an Old Guy has a MySpace page! Listen to Elbow Room and try to convince me that he's not hot.

Your Place is Now in The Kitchen

Dinner Nick made for me last night:

1. Baked pork tenderloin coated in a thyme dijon glaze with a gorgonzola cream sauce
2. Asparagus with bacon and carmelized onion with a lemon walnut oil dressing
3. Ice cream sundaes

And....Go.

Thoughts on the new template? Too busy?

Morning Chat

Text message conversation which took place at 730am:

Nick: Good morning sleepy face! I love you! Don't forget to get up!
Me: I'm already on the bus!
Nick: Whoa! Who are you???
Me: I'm "Get To Work On Time Girl". My superpower is fastest shower west of the Mississippi.

Don't Judge Me - We Both Know You Were Thinking The Same Thing

The Communist Pagan in me was very tempted to steal flowers from the entrance of the office park that I work in today.

Happy May Day, everyone!

I Was Getting So Good at Budgeting!

Who knew that such a wonderful and ridiculously sweet person could be such a horrible influence????

My good friend "Purple" Kim (or Kim2) has gotten me back into beading. Back story: I was really into making bead jewelry when I was like, 15. Not a great age to be acquiring new interests, because that's the same age that you get bored easily and generally drop your hobbies, even if you're really good at them. Ever seen my collection of sketches from that same age? Case in point.

Kim gets together with other people who do a variety of crafty things on a regular basis, and they take over a conference room at her office for a few hours. Most of the girls who show up are beaders - some of which make a side or even primary income on their amazing creations.

I try to make it out every once in awhile, because this is the best way to see everyone. I don't bead - haven't since I was 15. However, this last visit left me nostalgic. I had a hair appointment that afternoon, and there happens to be a bead shop right around the corner from my salon. I went. I bought beads. Doesn't seem so bad right? Things have changed a bit since I was 15. There are new, highly necessary things to own! Tweezers are no longer an acceptible tool of the trade! It's no longer out of the question to spend $100 on beading supplies!

It gets worse, Kids. Yes yes.

This afternoon I was creating something interesting with my $100 worth of impulse buys, when Nick and I decided to barbeque for dinner. Nick is out of charcoal, so we're planning a trip to the store. Suddenly I have one of those unfortunate "bright" ideas.

Me: Hey Honey, how would you feel about going to Capitol Hill to do our shopping?
Nick: (Does not live near Capitol Hill) Um, why?
Me: 'Cuz there's a bead store there.
Nick: Kay...
Me: I don't have the right stuff for what I'm working on!!!

This necklace is going to be so hot.

Who Have I Become?????

Things I never thought I would hear myself say:

1. I'm really enjoying my job, but I'd like to expand my skills in accounting. If I bought some books and took online bookkeeping/accounting courses, would the company give a partial reimbursement?

2. What about HTML???

3. Gawd that incense is strong; Can we move it to another room???

4. I don't know how I ever survived without email and a cell phone. And EVITE.

5. I know it's late, and I should go to bed, but this Mozart is ROCKING MY FACE OFF. BOO-YAH.

Better Things, Here I Come!

6 months on the new job, and got myself a pretty little raise. Now I'm making the same amount as when I left my last job of 4 years. After 6 months.

Recognize.

New Hobby!

I went skiing for the first time this weekend, and I'm SO hooked. Made it up to the intermediate run by the 2nd hour. Nick says I'm a "natural", but he might be a little biased....

Congratulations!

Congratulations; Jury service is one of the fundamental rights, privileges and duties of participation in a democratic society.

Dood. Jury Duty. Yesss. Seriously - I've always wanted to get this notice. I hear people complain about jury duty, but usually it's about how they sat in a room for 2 days only to be sent home with $20. The company that I work for will still pay me, so the cash isn't an issue (extra latte funds - woot!). The 2 days in a room might be an issue, unless they'll let me bring my laptop to brush up on my Mah Jong. I will admit, I would be a bit miffed if I got sent home after the second day, however. Everyone always talks about what tactics they use to get out of having to serve...I plan to do just the opposite. I want to be a part of a trial - I think it would be really interesting!

Anyone have a good jury duty story???? Spill it.

New Mug

Mug
Originally uploaded by pastry_child.

La.

Quote!

In regard to Jessica Simpson on The Dukes of Hazzard movie:

"I've never heard a worse Southern accent on an actress and JESSICA IS FROM THE SOUTH. Just TALK, you moron. God."

101 Ways To Look Like an Ass

Regardless of how excited you are to see the UPS man, because he just might have that thing you ordered last week, it's probably in everyone's best interest for you to not ask the UPS man if he has a large package.

Funded by The US Government

Funded by The US Government
Originally uploaded by pastry_child.

Lookit my shiny new tax return!

Sixteen Candles

In honor of Sean's birthday, I give you a little ditty from The Beatles:

You say it's your birthday
It's my birthday too--yeah (but not really!)
They say it's your birthday
We're gonna have a good time
I'm glad it's your birthday
Happy birthday to you.

Yes we're going to a party party
Yes we're going to a party party
Yes we're going to a party party.

I would like you to dance--Birthday
Take a cha-cha-cha-chance-Birthday
I would like you to dance--Birthday
Dance

I would like you to dance--Birthday
Take a cha-cha-cha-chance-Birthday
I would like you to dance--Birthday
Dance

You say it's your birthday
Well it's my birthday too--yeah (but not really)
You say it's your birthday
We're gonna have a good time
I'm glad it's your birthday
Happy birthday to you.

Pie!

Who among you has made a cherry pie? Did you use canned filling, or did you pit the cherries and make it from scratch? Frozen cherries? I'm looking for preferences here....

Yesterday

Ever have one of those days where you don't realize until noon that your underwear is on inside out?

Kids These Days

This is the stupidest shit I've ever seen. I mean, seriously, balls for your truck???

The weather is lame, but it's the PEOPLE who are frightful

If any of you who don't live in Seattle are following our weather, you know it's been a bit crazy for us this winter. We've had so much more snow than normal, that I suspect we're getting used to it. People are actually starting to drive intelligently in spite of the snow! I've only fallen on my ass in the middle of the street once this winter!

I'm learning one of the benefits of my new job - My boss actually cares about the safety of her employees! Thus, snow days all around! This is extremely appreciated, since I live at the highest point in Seattle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Point%2C_Seattle%2C_Washington). The buses are stuck at the bottom of the hill (even with chains), cab service is booked through the afternoon, and I don't have a sled.

The weather forecast originally stated that we would have snow until about 7am, which would then turn to rain. The snow finally stopped dumping around 9am, and there hasn't been a drop of rain. "Not to worry", says the lady on the television. "The rain will start at any time." Still no rain at 1130am. I've since gone to weather.com, and found that the forecast has changed from rain to "wintery mix". Bartender, serve me up a vodka with a splash of wintery mix, on the rocks.

Can you repeat the question?

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