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So I have a pretty hefty upper respiratory tract infection. Joy, joy, joy. To brighten things up a bit I thought I'd share just a few shots from the US leg of our tour. 1109/GroupShot1115.0 . . .
Mr & Mrs Webber have arrived home - amazingly. We had a lovely party in the UK, though a little chaotic to get set up apparently. We also ran out of time to do our slideshow which means we carte0 . . .
Just wanted to send our wishes for a great Halloween Party! Rory and I REALLY REALLY wanted to be there - had costumes and everything! But..the day has been hectic and still many things to take car0 . . .
then.... 1009/07822146112340340200405120752157621015.jpg now.... 1009/21015.jpg They are doing sound check right now. They actually sound pretty good for being old fogies! I g0 . . .
A big giant bunch of em! 1009/Flowers1014.jpg You are amazing e:Rory!0 . . .
If you're attending the wedding, just wanted to make sure ya'll know that costumes are welcomed at the reception!!! There will be a few young people present so no hookers please :) Get e0 . . .
I've been sick for a few days now. Multiple symptoms which actually feel like 3 distinct illnesses that just happen to be at the same time. The trifecta of sick. I mean, if I had to get sick, a0 . . .
I picked up my dress from the tailor yesterday. Everything to this point has been fantastic and perfect fitting on everyone, and all I had were their written measurements to work with. For MY dress 0 . . .
Finally getting to take my Eid break this week! Technically we were out of the office last week but I was still on duty. I had a doozie of a call Friday night. It almost makes me laugh because it s0 . . .
Yes e:libertad, Thriller has made the list :) And no, no chicken dance. Thanks for your input e:metalpeter. So how about the rest of you? I was hoping for more than 4 songs. Please share your0 . . .
to dance the night away! Just spent 2 days with Rory organizing all my music. Apparently I have a lot. Should make it easier to create our wedding play list though! So dear peeps, would you 0 . . .
At last, Ramadan is officially over with tomorrow's dawn. My students will start sleeping better, eating better, and we'll all not suffer from dehydration is this desert heat. Most excitin0 . . .
!HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope it's full of surprises! Wish I could be there to help celebrate. 0909/B385482FunnyBirthday0917.jpg0 . . .
Rory's dad isn't going to be able to make it to the wedding. I know he really wanted him there, and so did I. It makes me very sad. More sad is the responses seem to be rolling in with0 . . .
* See post below My focus wasn't on the fact that this person would not come to the pre-party. I'm not fussed about that at all, that's par for the course. No one expects everyone t0 . . .
I'm curious for a little input. If you were planning a party...and at this party you wanted certain things..and those certain things cost money...and you're willing to pay that money becaus0 . . .
0909/MissQatar0904.jpg http://yalibnan.com/site/archives/2008/04/27_million_paid.php 0 . . .
The biggest lesson Rory and I are learning about planning a wedding...if you make a great team, you won't have any stress - it's the family that adds unnecessary stress to just about everyth0 . . .
Yes, it's a Nick Park creation. Here's an episode :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qas27wHba4w 0 . . .
I can't get enough of this guy! 0809/549303vlcsnap48904dk80821.png 0809/ShaunKnittingLowRes10821.jpg 0809/Snf19bizs280374903a0821.jpg 0809/ApplePicking0821.jpg0 . . .
I'm still alive. Been super, super, super busy with work. We've had lots of changes which included my direct supervisor quitting and dumping a shitload of her work onto me. It set me pret0 . . .
* i'm seriously behind on photos and info i want to post! * i'll post those this week * i've moved apartments and it's heavenly in the new place * we're coming home i0 . . .
So happy it's Thursday. Been a long week of people making we wake up waaaaaaay earlier than I normally do, which has totally messed with my body clock. It's like I have been living in mist0 . . .
I can't get enough of (British version) the IT Crowd. It's flippin' hysterical. If you can get your hands on it, you won't be disappointed! (the title comes from a song in one0 . . .
One of my former students has decided to start her own business here in Doha. Right now it's just making cupcakes but she'd like to branch out and also do cookies and other sweets. She n0 . . .
I'll pick just one that's on my mind.... Having people at work tell me what I should be doing with my free time. Like seriously judging me and giving me dirty looks because I'm doin0 . . .
I fell last night. Crossing the street to my car with a bunch of shit in my arms. It's a shame no one was there to see it because I'm pretty positive it looked like one of those highly ent0 . . .
Enrique Iglesias concert tonight :) Going to have a free listen on my balcony instead of paying the absurd $100 for bleacher seats, $250 for 'OK seats', or $500 for VIP. Which I don't0 . . .
Not a lot of time to write but I wanted to put this crazy article out there. Honestly, even living here for 2 years I still find some things shocking. I mean, death for dressing like a man??? I . . .
There she is! 0409/Ring0423.jpg0 . . .
AFP-Last year''s beaten finalists Chelsea edged into the Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday. Chelsea had fought back from 2-0 down at half-time to lead 3-2 on the night only for Liverp0 . . .
HAPPY 29th BIRTHDAY RORY! 0409/07051603.gif0 . . .
My former student/fashion design major just left. We had our first wedding dress meeting. I'm so excited that she can help me do this. It means a lot to me to keep things tight, as in having f0 . . .
Update on previous post: no one lost an eye! There are some changes happening at work. I have a temporary divider wall to allow e:Rory to visit me in my home but that will be coming down next year0 . . .
So we have these Friday programs called "Friday Night Lights" which our CDAs conduct. It's meant to give residents something to do on the weekends on campus. Sometimes they are separa0 . . .
Promise, last blurb about engagement and wedding for a while! The date has been finalized. Mark you calendars for Saturday, October 31st! Yes, it landed on Halloween and I didn't plan that0 . . .
Thanks everyone for your congrats! We are super stoked about it! Rather than planning the wedding surrounding some grand idea I've had since childhood (because I don't have one), we'r0 . . .
e:Rory and I are formally, officially, 100% engaged! We are so happy! This is how it went down: He asked me on Friday the 13th in an old graveyard next to the old church in Ingatestone (his hom0 . . .
Today has been joyful and taxing. We finally finished our 3rd full day of interviewing candidates. It has been great having the opportunity to interview folks for professional position. I've i0 . . .
It's snowing here. Pretty big change from the 80F in Doha. Seattle, what little I've seen of it, is really nice. It has a very walkable downtown area, and there are bookstores everywhere.0 . . .
I made it to Seattle. It was a long journey. I'm suffering the jetlag of an 11 hour time difference. Yikes. I miss e:Rory like mad. We start interviewing potential candidates tomorrow 0 . . .
Back from the UK, for the moment. Tomorrow morning I leave for Seattle. I had a great time, even though I was sick for practically the entire trip. We stayed in London for Valentine's weekend,0 . . .
We made it to the airport! Rory kind of forgot to set the alarm this morning so we were awoken by a phone call by the taxi man who had arrived as scheduled at 5:30am! We got up dressed and out the d0 . . .
Holy flipping sandstorm Batman! Seriously, I'm just sitting here at my desk, the sun is shining, guys outside my window are doing some gardening...then all the sudden it got dark and the sky tur0 . . .
I'm not sure if I'm late, I'm not sure if I'm early, I'm not sure if I'm exactly on time. Which ever way it is..... 0209/06064123.gif0 . . .
I was having a not so good very bad kind of day yesterday. Seriously. You know those days. You're already a little cranky because you didn't get the sleep you needed, then it turned out t0 . . .
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/transportation/stories/013009dnmetzombies.1595f453.html Hahahaha! I would have loved to see this while I was driving to work. 0209/Zom0 . . .
I attempted to put my Cambodia photos on my site but am having issues with internet today. I'm still working on the Vietnam photos, but they shouldn't be far behind. Here are just a very f0 . . .
I popped into the grocery store tonight and saw these cookies. They made me laugh. I find humor in the most simple things I guess. 0109/Cigarettes0128.jpg On to my dream.... I was on a busi0 . . .
I'm passionate about my work. I give it my all and I really think about situations before I act on them. I do my very best to keep my team motivated but also challenge them to grow. Many, many0 . . .
I was thinking about it last night. My happiness. The fact that I am truly happy for the first time in a very loooooong time. I can only describe it as a constant giddy sensation as if I've ju0 . . .
It's all I can think about. All night, all day...I have an unstoppable hunger for popcorn! I think I need to duck out of work early to go buy some. I need it! 0109/Popcorn0120.jpg0 . . .
These are some of my regular frustrations with work. * Working very hard to plan something in advance, getting it all down the the tiniest detail, then someone walking in and saying, "Oh yah0 . . .
My oh my I haven't been able to sleep much since I've been back. I'm having some kind of combined jet lag / Rory withdrawal syndrome. I am having real issues sleeping alone! Darn you 0 . . .
Back in Do-hell. This trip was hard to come back from. I think it was the freedom to hold Rory's hand in public, share a kiss if we felt like it, have a beer with dinner if we wanted to, and th0 . . .
We're heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeee! See you tonight peeps!0 . . .
On the eve of each New Year we often reflect on our lives. As I do this dear e-strippers, I wish you joy that never ends and happiness with all your family and friends. Where were you when 2008 beg0 . . .
OMG I ate so many cookies this Christmas I have an eternal sugar crash hangover! Presents for home got wrapped last night, just have to figure out how to pack everything so it's not smashed t0 . . .
rory and I made loads of sweats for all our friends here. Many hours of messy fun later, I give you....coooooooooooookies. Rainbow chip, Ladycroft's cloud cookies, Mississippi mud cookies, Gran0 . . .
I held a little holiday dinner program (Eid, Christmas, New year all in one) for the few kids that are still on campus. Some of them made dishes to share, then we made gingerbread houses! Well, actua0 . . .
What the heck did my ears just hear but that Secret Santa is canceled this year!???? Only four people signed up? FOUR? I was soooooooooooo looking forward to this. I'm traveling half way arou0 . . .
Just a few more days til Christmas! Woo! The cookie baking begins tonight. Making an appearance in LC's kitchen this year will be her famous strawberry cloud cookies, Mississippi mud cookies, 0 . . .
Happy Holidays peeps. The Charleston http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/PYcDulkWLz5s4NQjIuJf Disco baby http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/d0BOcTkJU7jIxC72N23F0 . . .
I wiped out incredibly hard this weekend during my sailing lesson. The wind was crizazy and next thing I know I'm booking' it with my sail about 1 foot above the water and me leaning off th0 . . .
Eid Ahda Mubarak! Here are some random thoughts from this week: Why do I see so many muslims hording the Christmas isle in Carrefour? I wonder if they are just fake celebrating Christmas beca0 . . .
Holy buckets of rain Batman! It actually rained in Doha yesterday. A full on proper thunderstorm with lightening and gallons of heavenly rain flooding the streets. It was amazing. You really learn0 . . .
Have a delicious birthday! 1208/373055212C18028a3061203.jpg0 . . .
You better watch out You better not cry You better not pout I'm telling you why Ladycroft is coming to town She's making a list, Checking it twice; Gonna find out who's naughty0 . . .
1208/Portal1201.jpg I just beat Portal. If you haven't heard of it, it's awesome. If you haven't played it, DO IT! I love puzzle games, and I love little robot voices - this is bo0 . . .
* You're not surprised to see a goat in the passenger seat * You need a sweater when it's 80 degrees Fahrenheit * You believe that the definition of a "nanosecond" is: the0 . . .
I finally got the Halloween pics, but I don't have enough time to post everything right now. Here is a quick picture from Halloween as Morticia and Gomez. I'll post more pics next time, as0 . . .
Toot-toot! I started sailing lessons a few weeks ago. I'm so excited to be learning a new sport that has been on my life list for a looooong time. It is SO much fun!!! The weather is beauti0 . . .
I'm finally working on Cambodia and Vietnam photos! I swear it. See? 1108/DSC008751113.jpg0 . . .
Just a quick note: I managed to get Seychelles and Ireland photos published to my site. Under "Fav Links" to the right, click on "my travel photos". I'm really trying to get0 . . .
Ugh. My IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) has been acting up something FIERCE this week. I'm probably much more stressed with work than my mind believes, thus my body is reacting with vengeance. 0 . . .
Well, thanks to everyone who posted photos of the Halloween party! I'm so sad I couldn't be there, it's always one of my favorite nights of the year. I had a lot of fun at the Gangs0 . . .
Finally! You are now looking at Doha's most recently certified open water diver :) Woohoo! That has been on my life list for quite some time, I'm so happy to have finally accomplished it!0 . . .
Update on previous post: I found some photos of flapper dresses with feather trim, and I was able to find feather trim, so Im gonna sew feather trim on my dress! I looked through the souqs but I ju0 . . .
For anyone: I'm having a very hard time finding fringe to make my flapper dress for the gangsters and molls party. So....I was considering trimming the bottom of my dress with feather and wea0 . . .
Ok. I'm still hunting for items to fulfill my 'moll' outfit for the Monster's Ball, but Halloween is decided! We are going as Morticia and Gomez Adams. I've got all the gar0 . . .
So what do you think of Morticia and Gomez Adams? I'm kind of stuck this year with very little time and limited resources. Halloween is always harder to pull off when you don't have craft 0 . . .
Holy crapola I have so much catching up to do with my journal!!! Here is the super brief version: I'm getting my SCUBA certification this weekend, FINALLY! Just got back from Ireland. 0 . . .
Wow. I have a lot to say about the Seychelles. This was the holiday to the twilight zone. For serious. I wish I had more time to tell you the whole story now but I have a massive amount of work to0 . . .
I love my boyfriend so much I'm often left speechless when I try to express it. You heard the brief story of my trip and how my camera was stolen (see previous entry). Last night he came over a0 . . .
Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes. It makes my heart all fuzzy to read your kind words :) I had an awesome 33rd in Vietnam. I'll get you some photos as soon as my travel buddies get t0 . . .
Haha, finally I can post! Just a quicky tonight I'm afraid dahlings. So, I saw a goat in the back of a fancy truck the other night. It's just one of those things that still catches me off0 . . .
Weeeee, I'll play! 0808/Manga0821.jpg0 . . .
Good gracious I'm so behind on posting. Things were absolutely nuts here. I spent the last 2 weeks training the student staff and it pretty much ate up all my waking (arguably non-waking) hours0 . . .
....so in love Yesterday he whispered in my ear, "If we were in a country that allowed it, I would be asking you to move in with me right now". I could feel my insides melting. I al0 . . .
*I fixed the photos from a few posts ago* I had the most fabulous time in Paris EVER. I've been before, but it was SO much more enjoyable this time around with Rory's arm to hold onto. 0 . . .
Time Smoke-Free: 5 days, 16 hours, 46 minutes Cigarettes NOT smoked: 114 Lifetime Saved: 20 hours I never asked him to, but he did it. I'm so proud of him! Yes, I see my photos 0 . . .
I'm so behind on photos! I finally sifted through all of e:jbeatty's photos for the parts of the trip I was missing. Here are a few shots from the communist statue park we visited in Budap0 . . .
I had a delay getting out of Orlando, but still managed to get on my plane in DC. I was so, so, so happy to be back in Rory's arms. I also came home to an amazing surprise. They put up a partit0 . . .
I made it down to Disney. The flight was uneventful until we were just about to land in Orlando. Either we had a mechanical issue or we were about to run into another plane. We had to abort our lan0 . . .
I'll be down at Pearl Street Brewery at 7pm for dinner. If you can make it out, I'd love to see you! Please come if you can :) Ciao, LC0 . . .
Ok. This won't be my only appearance, but I needed to just pick something to start with. So...I'll ride into town Monday night and let's have some dinner. Where is still undecided. 0 . . .
I'm here! As I was flying business class I got to check out Doha's new 'premium terminal' for business and first class only. Yah. They built an entire terminal JUST for the el0 . . .
Tomorrow morning I'll be heading west, traversing the continents, hopping the pond stateside. It's a 15 hour flight from Doha to D.C. but Business class makes it humane, even enjoyable. 0 . . .
Ok, Rory just told me about this video and it's hysterical. You have GOT to watch it to the end. That's the BEST part!!! http://www.lonelyplanet.tv/Clip.aspx?key=658333A73C974E5B0 . . .
I don't believe it. I mean since I've been here there are lots of things I was surprised you could buy over the counter at the pharmacy. I suppose I'm really only surprised because I 0 . . .
These are SOME of my pics from Plivitcka Jezera. 0508/Plavitec140525.jpg 0508/Plavitec220525.jpg 0508/Plavitec480525.jpg 0508/Plavitec520525.jpg 0508/Plavitec360525.jpg 0508/Plavit0 . . .
It was a whirlwind trip. 3 countries in 6 days: Croaita, Slovenia, Hungary. I'm still in recovery so I won't write much today. Here are a few teaser photos of the different places we explo0 . . .
So we ended up hitting this amazing park in croatia...spletiva jezera. A series of lakes that fall into one another with amazing waterfalls and this beautiful aqua blue water. Wait til you see the p0 . . .
Hez kids! <so here we are in yagreb. It's an interesting town. Not nearlz as big as I anticipated a major citz to be. Reallz it's quite rural. When mz plane landed it was seriouslz i0 . . .
So. Boo friggin hoo. Sarah Brightman got SICK and was not able to sing at the graduation ceremony. I was devastated. I was SOOOO looking forward to seeing her. We DID have Andrea Bocelli. He ha0 . . .
He put flowers on the bed for me.... 0508/1MoFlowers0511.jpg ....he makes me so happy0 . . .
See you in Zagreb e:jbeatty, e:lizabeth, e:john! P.S. I have officially created a new term for any international travel involving 2 or more e:peeps. It's called an e:trek.0 . . .
Last weekend I got to spend some real quality time with Rory. I'm not going to go into detail but, as my little extended family, you should know that the boy is a diamond in the rough. He invit0 . . .
The very first all campus graduation happens in 6 days. It's going to be a big event. A few weeks ago I heard that Sarah McLachlan was going to sing. I thought, that's weird but cool. We0 . . .
I went to my first proper concert in Doha last night. We had a special showing for Education City only. Great stuff! There was such a variety of tempos and influences. Arabian, Latin, Oriential...0 . . .
So there's this wonderful event called Dunestock that I was able to attend this past weekend. It's a 12 hour music festival in the middle of the dunes. Fun! Unfortunately the first half o0 . . .
This weekend was full of more Doha firsts. I went to my first beach party at the intercon, I went to my first Dunestock, and I finally camped out in the desert for the first time. Here's a few 0 . . .
I would be ALL OVER this adventure!!! http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/Display_news.asp?section=Local_News&subsection=Qatar+News&month=April2008&file=Local_News2008041535423.xml I thin0 . . .
Opa wasn't my grandfather. He's the father of my 'babysitter'. Sylvia was the babysitter for all us kids, and we used to live next door. It's one of those deals where you k0 . . .
Rory. 0408/MeAndRory0410.jpg0 . . .
I had a crack in my bathtub and they couldn't fix it; they had to replace the entire tub. I've been 4 days without a bathroom. I'm really hoping they will finish tomorrow! I was 0 . . .
Since I've been here there have been a lot of firsts for me. First time living overseas, first new car, first dune riding experience etc. Then there are a lot of firsts which are not necessaril0 . . .
Well, when I first saw there was a trailer I got very excited. Then I realized it's just a low budget after school special looking kind of deal. I looooooooove Zelda. Hollywood needs to do it u0 . . .
I peed my pants a little watching this one! http://youtube.com/watch?v=3BL5M9EJS4w&feature=related 0 . . .
I cannot find the words to express how incredibly happy I am. I lost contact with a friend some 8 years ago. Our relationship was special, conflicted between love and hate. So much so that when you0 . . .
Damn if I didn't have a fine time last night! I was finally NOT working and I took up the opportunity of going to the human foosball tourney at the rugby club. I met SO many new people and they0 . . .
Thank you for the restore backup button Paul! We've been having serious internet issues this week and it's hard to stay on more than 5 minutes at a time! So here's my story: Today 0 . . .
So for the past 2 days we've been hosting our new candidates for RHD positions. Even though they wouldn't arrive until late summer, just the THOUGHT of having help on the way has really put0 . . .
Finally Mohamed took me out to the dunes. It was fabulous! We didn't get to do anything 'really' crazy because we were with our boss and he's not so into that. We did ride them 0 . . .
I had a rough night last night. With all things new come many growing pains. We seem to be stuck in a growth spurt over the last 4 months. Nothing but bitching and complaining from the student staf0 . . .
I could come up with a bunch of answers to my own question but I don't know if any of them would be right. Someone contacted me recently looking for new friends in Doha. It happened to be a guy0 . . .
I have to tell you, this movie is fantastic! If you haven't seen it, get your booty to the video store and watch it. While watching it I realized just how much I've changed in the last0 . . .
0308/North340314.jpg we found a wandering camel and my aunt's friend carries camel biscuits in the car for this very reason 0308/North370314.jpg made our way toward the very tip of the cou0 . . .
It's starting to warm up here. We're hitting around 90 most days. It's not hot, at least compared to 130 it's not. The evenings are fucking amazing! It won't be much longe0 . . .
0308/North50311.jpg top of a lookout tower 0308/North30311.jpg staircase of the tower 0308/North20311.jpg remnants of the wall that surrounded the neighborhood 0308/North70311.jpg the hom0 . . .
One of my co-workers and I are testing out various forms of massage to find what style and place we like best, with the best price of course. So we tried this Chinese massage at the 'Chinese Hea0 . . .
I had to run to the market this morning for a few programming things. Suddenly this older (maybe 50) Qatari man approaches me and says, "Mademoiselle, mumble, mumble, mumble". I look aroun0 . . .
I'm trying to organize my photos into folders so I can clean them up post my painting project and exploration of the north of Qatar. Meanwhile, here are a few bits-n-bobs that don't fit any0 . . .
Out of context, this ad is quite entertaining to me. Get the Scoop from Travelers Who Know Timika! www.TripAdvisor.com 0 . . .
Before I die I really want my picture taken with this sign! 0208/Apron2jpg0226.jpg0 . . .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgQ9kvLGXS8&NR=10 . . .
Thanks for the love e:Lettuce! Much appreciated :) I'm spending the night with my Italian lover, Disaronno. Amen! 0208/Disaronno0223.jpg I promised photos from my adventure up North. 0 . . .
Should I paint or go to bed? I could go either way. I think what kind of music I put in my stereo will dictate. Should I close my eyes and reach for a disc? Yes, I'm going to do it. Stan0 . . .
Regardless of the fact that I have several 'priorities' on my task list, I took some advice and made MYSELF one of those priorities. I dished out my frustrations to my supervisor about last0 . . .
I reached my breaking point tonight. I've been overworked and entirely too stressed out over the last 3 weeks. It makes me very sad when I stand up and fight for someone only to have them to th0 . . .
If someone asks you a question, the appropriate response is to give an answer. That's all.0 . . .
I've been a fan of the game for years. I suppose if you know me you know I love video games in general, but particularly those of the spy genre that require shooting and sneaking about. Anyhoo,0 . . .
More cool QF stuff. e:Jenks mentioned a tid bit of this in one of her recent posts. I found the article which details the donation. I thought it was 2.5 million, which I thought was pretty cool. H0 . . .
I need your help. I got blocked trying to find the unlock code for my new dvd player (the one I bought just 5 months ago blew up). i was cited for searching something that involved the word "ha0 . . .
In my dream, I lived in a city. I was walking down a sidewalk to my older sister's house. I was only wearing a short, light blue, terrycloth towel. Once I entered the exterior street door I was0 . . .
I've been sooooooooooo busy I haven't had time to share a few cool things that have come up in the last few weeks. Here is a NY Times article that just came out about Education City. It ca0 . . .
0108/NewKids3200128.jpg For reals? http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20174022,00.html 0 . . .
Last year (or was it 2?) I went to Toronto with e:imk2 to see UB40. It had been a while since I'd seen them. Of course I didn't GET to see them because there was a huge car accident on the0 . . .
I bought guitar hero 3 the other day. I needed something new for my video gaming entertainment. It's SO much fun!!! There are 4 levels of difficulty: easy, medium, hard, expert. Easy is easy.0 . . .
Ok, minus the cute little cartoon guy, these photos were all taken around Qatar! They are very insightful ;) 0108/QatarCartoon0122.jpg hello, here's my flag, it's hot as fuck out here. 0 . . .
Oque e um peido para quem ja esta cagado. what's a little fart if you already shit yourself 0 . . .
A few other shots from my surprise visit home this winter 0108/Picture0030116.jpg I hid in a giant box to surprise my sister 0108/Picture0060116.jpg hugs 0108/Picture0140116.jpg my nephew 0 . . .
If you haven't seen Supersize Me, it's an interesting film. Entertaining at least to watch the guy barf up his quarter pounder. Anyway, this little experiment was....McEwe! http://www.y0 . . .
0108/Picture0350113.jpg feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme, come on peeps, it's torpedo time! 0108/Picture0360113.jpg down the hatch 0108/Picture0490113.jpg e:vincent and e:theecarey 0100 . . .
this little guy would def be in the teacup category! http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/Extra/WorldsCheapestCarArrivesTomorrow.aspx?GT1=10827 0 . . .
I was going to post my new year photos but this is much more important. Mark your calendars folks, today in Doha, it RAINED. It rained ALL DAY LONG!!! I was so excited. I just stood out there look0 . . .
So the sandstorm lasted quite a while. Take a look at my car (sorry, she hasn't revealed her name to me yet). 0108/CarSandstorm0110.jpg I've been on duty since the night I returned. 0 . . .
After a 1 hour delay in Buffalo, a 6 hour layover in D.C., a 12 hour plane ride, and 2 hours waiting for luggage that didn't come...I'm home. I arrived safely in Doha this evening and was gr0 . . .
Reminder - dinner tonight! JP Bullfeather's (on Elmwood) 7pm Reservation under the name: Croft0 . . .
Ok, I just have to pick a day, time and place to make things easier than asking everyone and waiting for responses. So, if you don't like my choice, I apologize in advance :) WHEN: Thursday,0 . . .
It was wonderful to see everyone at the party last night! It was hard keeping my visit a secret but I wanted to surprise as many people as possible. I got to see the friendly faces I knew would be t0 . . .
On the eve of each new year we often reflect on our lives. As I do this dear e-strippers, I wish you joy that never ends and happiness with all your family and friends. Where were you when 2007 beg0 . . .
Happy Christmas everyone! I hope you had a lovely time which ever way you spent it. Some of you may have received little gifts from me. My dad graciously played santa and made a few deliveries on 0 . . .
I have a mouse in my house. I found it quite ironic that I had just finished watching "Ratatouille" when I discovered him. I now call him Little Chef, though I doubt he'll start cooki0 . . .
My new car. The first car I've ever owned in the same decade it was made. In fact, it's still in the same year it was made! If you've known me in the last 15 years, you know I'v0 . . .
I made a friend tonight. A real honest to God we can hang out and have fun kind of friend. A friend NOT affiliated in any way with work. It has been such a struggle to meet people because there are0 . . .
I was talking to a resident last night. She asked me when I would be taking over supervision of all the female halls. I told her at the start of spring semester. She commented how that would be a l0 . . .
It's hard to transfer registration of a vehicle when the government thinks your dead - my life plays out like a sitcom, truly. Although many people have told me so, I've only recently acc0 . . .
While the shit continues to hit the fan on this end, I wanted to take a moment and share a little dance with you to brighten your day. This is me, donning my sunshades here in sunny Doha, dressed as 0 . . .
Listening to all of you talk of bunkering down for the winter in your warm fleece and plastic lined windows helps cool things down for me. It's still in the 90's and sunny which is playing 0 . . .
Just outside the city of Iraklion on the island of Crete lies the ruins of the palace of King Minos. If I recall correctly I think the foundation alone is a massive 4 acres. Then pile on about 4 sto0 . . .
I wanted to go on this cruise. I hope they have more ships if this one does sink. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21935099/ 0 . . .
I held a program tonight to introduce Thanksgiving to my residents. It was a HUGE success. We even watched Christmas Vacation when our bellies were full. Only sad part is, no pumpkin pie. I� . . .
If you recall, I recently posted the tale of my poor tootsie. So, I have a demon claw growing on the bottom of my right foot. I got a needle stuck up in there to help heal my tendon and reduce the p0 . . .
I recently shared with you all that a proposal submitted by myself and 2 colleagues was accepted for the NASPA (Naitonal Association of Student Personnel Administrators) 2008 national conference. T0 . . .
A meteor, part of the regular show on Earth each November. I didn't really think about it until I saw 3 more in the course of 30 minutes sitting on my patio. Space is just so fascinating. http0 . . .
The good: A proposal I wrote with two of my co-workers was accepted for the 2008 NASPA (National Association of Student Personell Administrators) conference. That's crazy. It's so compe0 . . .
Patmos is a quiet island. The large majority of tourists here are old folks coming to visit a religous landmark. It has lovely beaches on the far side, away from the port. It's very tranquil a0 . . .
The kids loved the reverse trick-or-treat program. They wanted to have a Halloween party but couldn't get their shit together. So, they had it last night and called it November Nightmare. They0 . . .
1107/N281075943908183057481108.jpg our pirate ship 1107/Greece1541108.jpg the circle of islands are made from a blown out volcano 1107/Greece1561108.jpg climbing it was tough because it was0 . . .
The Llama Song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbPDKHXWlLQ 0 . . .
Arabic is not an easy language to learn. Lots of new sounds, which means new pronounciations, and of course an entirely different alphabet. It's a bit overwhelming at times when you're try0 . . .
1107/N281075943908122112541104.jpg dinner 1107/N607535202153789940771104.jpg one of 'those' guys that just weirds everyone out with his creepy stares and attempts at touching the ladi0 . . .
My older sister sent me an e-mail with this photo: 1107/TollBooth1103.jpg Ha! I'm gonna laugh about this for a long time.....0 . . .
I have 2 days left before I hand over my rental car. 2 days. I've been navigating the roads of this ass backward country full of Cracker Jack licensee drivers for 3 months without incident...an0 . . .
I had such a great time today sharing my favorite holiday with people who've never heard of it! We held a 'reverse' trick-or-treat program in the halls and it was a big hit. This mean0 . . .
Yes, I still have loads of Greece pics to share but I was having a few issues. Meanwhile here are some recent shots from around Doha. 1007/Picture0111030.jpg you don't see that sign every da0 . . .
I wanted to post some more Greece photos but I seem to be having issues with that tonight. Hopefully soon. Meanwhile I've started Arabic classes. My brain hurts a little. It's one thin0 . . .
I couldn't stop laughing and I immediately thought of you. 1007/S70354023856091025.jpg This is a goofy group shot of the only UNDER 60 passengers on the cruise! HA! 1007/Contiki1025.j0 . . .
1007/Greece841024.jpg heading to the main land via tender boat 1007/Greece511024.jpg i love broken columns 1007/Greece571024.jpg the public toilets...yeah 1007/Greece551024.jpg this would0 . . .
I thought it was a joke at first. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21432722/?GT1=10450 More Greece photos soon, I promise!0 . . .
Greece was absolutely amazing! My body is still in recovery mode. It was one hell of a workout! Even on a cruise ship with 5 buffet meals a day I managed to lose 5 pounds and I think my ass and cal0 . . .
Since everyone had already left on their holidays and I still had to work through the weekend I thought...it's time for some office shennanigans. The big cheese will come back to find his office0 . . .
Hallelujah! Ramadan is officially OVER! I'm going to eat my lunch but the pool today!!! 1007/EidMubarak1012.jpg0 . . .
I need your input dear estripers. If you know me, you know I love Halloween and usually come up with creative and well prepared costumes. I face interesting obsticles on my path to Halloween happine0 . . .
I was woken at 4am by a phone call to report 2 dogs wandering in the garden. No REALLY. Let me fill you in - Arabs are afraid of dogs. Even harmless, adorable, cute, and fuzzy ones just chillin 0 . . .
The big cheese boss invited everyone in the education division to a sohour this past weekend. Sohour is usually the last meal of the night/day for those fasting during Ramadan. A lot of the hotels m0 . . .
Man I was really dragging my ass through the day today. I haven't been sleeping well the past few nights. TGIT! My night is over and I can finally go to bed. Before I do that though, I wanted0 . . .
I just got off the phone with my friend in Sweden. It was SO great to hear a friendly voice. I've made tentative plans to visit him in May. He says it's the best time of year for Sweden a0 . . .
A message from my US Embassy today (how's that for advance warning?): The U.S. Embassy in Doha has learned that starting October 2, 2007, people who have not paid fines for traffic violations 0 . . .
I got in! There was room enough for me on this little island hopping cruise! I was also lucky enough to bag a last minute airplane ticket. I'll be spending an extra night in Athens so I manage0 . . .
My original plans for my Eid vacation fell through. This means I back at square one for planning, and the Eid holiday week is October 14-20! Not much time left. I found a really cool treck throu0 . . .
I was hoping for some more input on my previous plea for help!0 . . .
So, I bought this home theatre system specifically because my co-worker bought it and I new he found the code to unlock it. As it turns out, I somehow ended up with a slightly different model and the0 . . .
I found Boca burgers at the grocery! 0907/Halleluj0928.mp3 We are now half-way through Ramadan. Woohoo! Not that I mind sneaking into the kitchen and hiding my bottled water in my bag to take b0 . . .
I came across this FANTASTIC site about architecture in the middle east. It is probably the most interesting and descriptive lesson I could recommend to you if you're curious about it. Did you 0 . . .
Wow! The Psychonauts game has a rating of 12+. I'm wondering if that isn't too young for some of the comments in the game play. I was a little surprised by some comments here and there bu0 . . .
I'm playing this game called Psychonauts. It's been pushing my giggle buttons all day. The whole premise is that you sneak into a summer camp for psychics and learn all these great mind tr0 . . .
I learned how to write my name in Arabic today! 0907/20175600.gif Once in a while I just like filling these things out. Four things about me. Four jobs I have had in my life - not in o0 . . .
This no caffeine routine is really turning my brain into mud. How could I have forgotten to mention the best part of my dream!? go ahead and review my previous post... i'll0 . . .
When I become aware of the dream, I am sitting at a desk in some large mansion. Maybe it was more like a castle. It was veeeeeery big, stone, lots of dark ornate woods with intricate carvings on the0 . . .
Dear Carey, It's your special day. I wanted to convey just how much it pains me that I cannot be there to help you celebrate this weekend. *note you can't view this clip through estri0 . . .
Here are a few more posters for your entertainment. Don't worry, if you haven't been targeted yet, you will ;) Maybe more than once....oh the horror! I have some cool news on the arc0 . . .
current temp: 105 F current time: 7:15pm quote of the day: "go fart peas at the moon!" You know, I went outside just now to make sure all the kids got on the bus for an ice skating pr0 . . .
Well, unfortunately I will not be around for it this year. I'll have to donate and miss the fun. Hopefully one or two or ten of you peeps will partake is this event. I'm pretty sure at le0 . . .
I have a new user song/theme song. It's fucking perfect! Now I've told you all driving here is absurd and makes me want to vomit. Here's video for you. This is the kind of sh0 . . .
I just got the link for a youtube video that some students from VCUQ made about Education City. I invite you on a scerene google earth journey to my home. You'll be taken on a tour of the entir0 . . .
Ramadan will start within a few days. I guess Muslim scholars are still observing the moon to decide the official start date. It should be either Thursday or Friday. It's going to be an intere0 . . .
Ok, what rock have I been living under that I have never heard of handball!? Actually, let me be more precise, TEAM handball. I've heard of handball, where you smack a rubbery blue ball around 0 . . .
0907/Pain30908.jpg 0907/Pain50908.jpg 0907/Pain10908.jpg 0907/Pain70908.jpg (this one says it all) BUT IT'S THE BRUTAL PRICE YOU PAY TO AVOID THIS ONE!! 0907/Pain60 . . .
I want to say thank you again to those of you that remember my birthday. It really meant a lot to get your messages while I'm so far away. My little get together just wasn't the same witho0 . . .
So today I met Marguerite van Geldermalsen. She's an unasuming and quiet woman, thin, with a wise and weathered face. I didn't recognize her at first because the photos in her book are abo0 . . .
Here's the little cartoon that was supposed to show up in my last post: 0907/119378M0905.gif Hopefully I'll have time tonight to post about this amazing woman I met today. She is th0 . . .
Things that would make me super happy right now: 1. Two or three TV channels in English. 2. 9 consecutive hours of sleep. 3. A nice cold Dr. Pepper. 4. A piano. 5. An attractive (to me)0 . . .
I've been sick for 2 days now. Nothing momentuous, just a standard cold. Well, I think I actually had a mild fever yesterday too. Anyway, it's nothing to really keep me out of work. So I0 . . .
Last weekend I was invited to lunch by a Qatari colleague of mine. She and her family offered us a traditional lunch, which is served family style on the floor. It was such a great experience to go0 . . .
* I had a dream I slapped someone in the face in the middle of a party. I didn't realize just how satisfying this drama move could be. * Enjoy the photos. I really wish you could be here to 0 . . .
* I'm getting a massage tomorrow. * I can't wait for above mentioned massage. * I can't wait because I'm in tremendous pain, as a result of my worn out mattress. * I inqu0 . . .
I live with my hair. It clings to my scalp with relentless force. I twirl my fingers through it every single day, I tie it up off my hot neck every single day, I SEE it every single day. However, i0 . . .
I took this morning's quiet street time as an opportunity to practice driving. Friday is the Muslim holy day so everyone is at mosque. It's usually when you see all the expats buying groce0 . . .
GUINNESS! OMG. So they guy who threw the party tonight...I met him 3 weeks ago. He asked me then what kind of beer I liked. I told him I'm a Guinness girl through and through. Low and behold0 . . .
Maintenance came and scrubbed down my AC units and replaced the filters. A-men! It was yucky and smelled like moth balls. Every time I walked in my door I felt like I was entering some little old l0 . . .
local time: 7:45pm current temp: 116F I've got things stirring in this pot I call my brain, and it goes a little something like this: who am i? what do i stand for? i am over my jea0 . . .
So I came across this poem (suicide note). I thought it was fascinating. I was trying to find an entry I wrote last year where I talked about my depression and the battle for my soul because it prac0 . . .
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Dinner last night was amazing! The Afghani boys made a traditional meal for us and it was incredibly tasty and they even made it look pretty. 0807/Picture0060810.jpg I've asked for som0 . . .
I'm sorry I don't have much time to report lately. Training is really taking up most of my waking hours. I do alot a half hour or so to working on the new Tomb Raider Anniversary. ItƆ . . .
I had the WORST dream last night, woke up in sweats and panic this morning. In my dream I apparently had amnesia, and when I came to acknowledge myself, I found I was super pregnant! Like big huge b0 . . .
Chris, Lindsay and I went to our first house party last night. It was so nice to meet some new people, have some laughs, and whole lot of Carlsberg! We have now dubbed our outings as "Doha Night0 . . .
We had a successfull first day of training. I was happy to have the chance to bust out my old facilitator hat and do a lot of ice breakers/team building exercises with everyone. I really enjoy doing0 . . .
My rental car showed up yesterday as well as my temporary license, so we all hopped in a car together and went on our first lesson. Yay! 0707/Doha0730.jpg I'm also feeling better so that m0 . . .
Here you go tiny. Better perspective? 0707/Food40729.jpg And.... HELLS YEAH....we got administrator rights today! Woot! I'm working on all the ice-breakers, warm-ups and other games fo0 . . .
I got sick this weekend and did not go out :( Nothing to report on the secret society of non-Muslim clubbing in Doha. I'm surprised I lasted 2 weeks without an IBS incident, what with the treme0 . . .
I'm going out tonight (thank God it's thursday!) and lucky me, look what my horoscope says: "Any kind of group activity will delight you today. You feel energised and more enthusiastic 0 . . .
Ok, only a few of you may get this but.....at first glance, does the guy on the right remind you of anyone? 0707/1520280591L0725.jpg clearly i did not take this photo, but it's a cool s0 . . .
I found the smallest cans of coke on the planet. I think it takes 3 sips but all you really need. I'm not going through Dr. Pepper withdrawal mostly because it's not around to tempt me. 0 . . .
Ok. So there is some problem on my end that won't allow me to publish more than one photo to my journal. Good gravy. However I was able to publish them to my photo site. I don't know why,0 . . .
local time: 8:50am I got the happy news this morning; they found my luggage! Now I have clothes to wear to work tomorrow! I found a place to get my SCUBA certification. I'm so excited I0 . . .
local time: 3.33pm temp: 111 degrees I just woke up which is a very bad thing. I wanted to sleep in today but I certainly didn't mean to sleep this long! It's not helping the jet lag. 0 . . .
Today we attempted to clear more HR paperwork but things run a little slow around here. I submited my medical papers, filed for an employee badge and handed over my passport to process my visa. The 0 . . .
So here I am in Doha, Qatar. Transit time: 26 hours. I flew Buffalo to Boston to Londond to Bahrain to Doha. The best part is 2 of my 3 pieces of luggage made it with me! I had to laugh though bec0 . . .
Um, yah so I just got a call from my future boss. I have to leave MONDAY!!!! Holy crap. I'm not done packing. I'm not done taking things and putting them into storage. I think I'm 0 . . .
I'm moving half way around the world. I have to fit my life into 2 duffel bags and a backpack. There are people I really want to say good-bye to. However I have to acknowledge the fact they ob0 . . .
Just drove in this afternoon. I can't take anymore screaming babies for a few days. Gonna head back to my pad in b-lo, crawl into my bed and either pass out or play video games. I need my alon0 . . .
I admit it. I was bested in Wii Golf last night by e:joshua. 0 . . .
Yesterday I had my appointment to take care of all my medical testing. Bill: $279. I got my physical, vision tests, chest x-ray, urinalysis, shots and blood work done. Pisser of it was I had to fast0 . . .
when you gonna ring it, when you gonna ring it? theecarey messaged me with this and it reminded me i didn't mention the funnies of sunday afternoon. someone came in through our outer front 0 . . .
I finally have one thing going smoothly. After about 20 phone calls to various clinics and doctor's offices I found a place that can do all of the tests required for my visa. I'll have that0 . . .
It seems Buffalo's fingerprinting department is a one man show. He was on vaca forever. Then he yelled at me saying, "You're just trying to make things difficult for me aren't yo0 . . .
I had such a beautiful dream last night. I was walking through a lovely forest full of redwoods and giant ferns. The sun was beaming strands of brilliant light to the forest floor. I could hear a f0 . . .
I've decided I can no longer waste the mental energy being concerned with other people. I leave in less than a month. I've got bigger fish to fry, like sorting out my business here to prepa0 . . .
yah. i've upgraded. car bombs aren't enough for this gal. i created the bus bomb. it's super sized guinness gluttony at its finest! woot. but it was a little hot in the sun so we 0 . . .
My shell might be tough. My eyes may be vacant. But there is still a soul in here. Push me out the door on a lonely road. My hands and knees aren't wounded. But my veins still run with blood.0 . . .
I just got an e-mail that says in fact they screwed up and I do have to take ALL of those medical exams before I leave! I don't even have a doctor here. Supposedly the lady I saw in high sch0 . . .
Happy 29 Joshua and Jason! Thanks for the coffee Josh. I really enjoyed our conversation :) 0607/15162454.gif0 . . .
I got the loan I applied for, I don't have to do all those medical tests, and I have an official leave date! July 16. Even better, the route they have me on sends me on British Airways! Th0 . . .
people suck. i've been stabbed in the back so many times i look like mesh. people have two faces. just when i think they've come around and they are actually nice and sincere, they spit a0 . . .
Must be funny. In a rich man's world. I knew there was a lengthy process involved in getting my visa to work in Qatar. I didn't know it was going to cost me around $300 to do it. I don0 . . .
the dating hyena can kiss my bootilicious bottom! my sister got me some really cute flip-flops today for babysitting vultures are hovering over my head i could be mothe teresa and still every0 . . .
e:theecarey, if you see this call me. e:chico, when are we going to lunch? call me. e:vincent, when you're finally free of that hell hole, call me. e:lilho, we have drinking to do. call 0 . . .
Ok. Rick and I just spent 3 hours cleaning up the basement, in addition to the painting I already did this week. Looks funkin groovin! Seems the weather will hold out as well, so we'll be burni0 . . .
I thought I'd paint the stairs to the basement to make them look a little less creepy. My plan was to leave the center of the steps clear and just paint the sides, then vice versa the next day. 0 . . .
Punk-shit-cock-sucking-mother-fucker-what-the-FUCK! My 'contract' ended 2 weeks ago. I graduated 1 week ago. Yet here I sit, UNPAID, doing work. My fault, I know. I should just tell t0 . . .
I woke up this morning, sweating, heart racing - I had another bad dream. I opened my e-mail and read the following message: "Are things now cold with us? You must know our relationship is a0 . . .
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I am the QUEEN of dvd slideshows! Honk-honk. I just made the most spectacular show for my graduation ceremony. I wish I could have made it a short film of about 30 minutes but I was limited to 10. 0 . . .
I drafted this great entry yesterday but as we have all experienced at one point, it went POOF. So...this is the short-short version. My flight from Doha was delayed 1.5 hours. I had been awake 20 . . .
Yah, I said my happies to Jenks but it slipped my mind that cinco is also Codypomeray's b-day! You know I would have texted you if I was in the country :) So I just reviewed my journal from t0 . . .
I got up this morning, still no bath water. So I took a sponge bath out of the sink. Couldn't wash my hair but I still don't have a comb anyway... I wrapped my stinky shirt around one o0 . . .
This has been the longest travel treck of my life. I have been up for 46 hours, in transit for 25 of those! I landed safely in Doha after a stop in Newark and Paris. My feet are puffed up like Macy0 . . .
I woke up sweaty and full of anxiety. I had tears in my eyes. I had a bad dream. Not like the nightmares I had recently, but it was bad. It was chock full of betrayal by people I love. Holy chipm0 . . .
Imk2 asked a lot of good questions in response to my last post. So, here are your answers: when are you leaving? - I don't know yet. They are in the process of getting me an electronic visa,0 . . .
I got a call from the Qatar Foundation this morning. They want to bring me out for an on campus intehrview!!! Holy shnikes this is amazing! I can't even imagine flying 20 hours for an intervie0 . . .
I thought I was prepared for the rain today. I wrapped my pack in a plastic bag, put on my rain pants and shell, and was ready to brave the elements. Let us put an emphasis on brave. I learned some0 . . .
Feeling much better! I got a new side mirror for my bicycle and that makes me very happy. My old one is really crap and keeps moving out of position. I can't tell you how useful they are if 0 . . .
I find it entertaining when someone that used to be your friend only contacts you when they need something from you. Do they really think they are fooling you with their rhetorical 'how are you&0 . . .
the rest of the trip... 0407/Orlando0490419.jpg did a double take on this sign on our way to cocoa beach 0407/Orlando0470419.jpg it was a spectacular warm and sunny day, and i love watching 0 . . .
this is turning out to be a no good very bad day0 . . .
I finally have an answer to my illness. My long and drawn out symptoms have been diagnosed. I freaking have whooping cough! Yah, it's a bitch. I've been sick since January. It was REAL0 . . .
0407/Orlando0020417.jpg we had to leave at the ass crack of dawn, but what an amazing view from 30,000 feet 0407/Orlando0380417.jpg this is where my tuition money went, paying for this resort h0 . . .
Yes, I'll eventually get to the rest of my Germany photos and Orlando. For now, here's my adorable nephew Ryan, one shot from Germany and a sun teaster from Florida. Ciao. 0407/Ryan04120 . . .
Just got back last night from a week in Orlando. I spent 4 days interviewing for jobs around the world and 4 days playing in the sunshine and universal studios. Al Gore was the keynote speaker a0 . . .
Interviews with: Harvard Cornell Wellesley Qatar Foundation Niagara University SUNY Brockport SUNY Oswego Let's hope a job comes from one of them!0 . . .
Dusseldorf. (yes, there are still more to come) 0307/Germany1090328.jpg in the brussels train station on my way back to germany i spotted this. i am convinced it is the world's largest ve0 . . .
I dropped off my bike yesterday morning to get repairs. Breaks were screwed, shifter was broke and my back wheel was bent. I just got the call that she'll be ready for pick up after 5 today! S0 . . .
In this cluster...Koln, Brussles and some place in the Netherlands. 0307/Germany0530325.jpg took the train from weisbaden to koln 0307/Germany1100325.jpg beautiful scenery all the way 0300 . . .
Breaking photos down into groups. This is around Weisbaden, Mainz and the Rhein River Valley. 0307/Germany0010324.jpg friend i made on the plane ride over (from syracuse) 0307/Germany00203240 . . .
Back in the US of A. I have plenty of pics, but am drowning in work. That stupid bitch (at work) that has caused me so much grief has done even more damage while I was gone. I didn't think it 0 . . .
ok. I thought german keyboards were bad. Look what this sentence looks like twice: I very ,uch enjoyed ,y ti,e in ger,qny: to,orroz i zill go to pqris qnd ,eet ,y friends; then return to ger,qny0 . . .
So itäs 9.30am Iäm at the train station in Köln waiting for mz train to Bruxelles. This cafe has internet for 0.50 € for an hour! Nice. Mz friend in Belgium wont answer her phone, so I have no plac0 . . .
hi kids. quick greetings from some small village in the northern countrz of germanz. iäm stazing with a familz that speaks verz little english, so this is a great learning experience. i took a trai0 . . .
Hallo from Germanz! This place is amaiying, <i love it! <pretyels, bier, nice people.....todaz I went to Meinz, visited thecathedral and shoppes. Learning lots of German! Forgive allmz 0 . . .
I doubt I'll have time tomorrow to write so I'll say it now. Stay well, keep warm, I'll catch you in 2 weeks. I'm sure to be bringing back lots of tasty chocolates - if you'0 . . .
Sledding at Chesnut Ridge! before 0307/03135120.gif during 0307/03134811.gif after 0307/03134928.gif Only 3 more days til Europe!!!0 . . .
Jerk chicken 45 minutes late. European sausage 30 minutes late. $50 short on the empanadas. However... I managed to coordinate almost 200 volunteers and round up raffle prizes upward of $0 . . .
This Friday is International Fest. I wanted to send out the invite to everyone. If you were planning on going out to dinner anyway, why not have some fun while you're at it! Note there is a gr0 . . .
Thank God for my European friends. I'm not sure I would have discovered this on my own. I leave for Germany in 8 days. To save my precious time while I'm there I would like to hop between0 . . .
I haven't been able to get into my post-its for a while. Last night I finally got in and there was a surprising message from a guest. It says, "love you more than you'll ever know&quo0 . . .
I'm back from Boston but I'll talk about it in a later post. There is something more pressing on my mind right now. The 'promotion' I got has bit me in the ass. I was under 0 . . .
Recent details in my life: My brother-in-law Casey just got done filming an episode of The Sopranos in NYC. He got to meet Steve Buchemi. Lucky. I'd post a pic but this computer refuses to 0 . . .
It's 1:30am. My doorbell rang 3 times in rapid sequence. I thought somebody was dying in the street. So I scurry my self to the door in my jammies and a blanket. When who to my wondering eyes0 . . .
Why I can't wait to graduate: My cohort is full of immature tards- someone actually threw a spit ball in class last night. One of my co-workers makes me want to hang myself. Grad student0 . . .
I was cleaning my room this morning and came across the ripped sheets from an old journal. I had meant to insert the writings into another journal and never did. Then I realized my trip to Egypt was0 . . .
My brother got married in August 2005. I shared my sister's camera as I did not yet own a digital. It took her a year to send me a disc with the pics on them. Then I lost the discs during my m0 . . .
I had a bad dream last night. Apparently I was on a job interview at a large school in North Carolina. They wanted me to watch a video about the school however they had me sitting inside a stadium a0 . . .
Mashed song lyrics as an expression of how I'm feeling today: what is this? are you some kind of hypnotist? maybe i just look detached i feel the social glare i have to speculate that0 . . .
If someone does something nice for you, the least you SHOULD do is express your gratitude with a 'thank you'. Two simple words that can make such a difference. If you're too cool for 0 . . .
Ghost Hunters marathon on Sci-Fi today! Got caught in that snow storm last night trying to get home from work at Canisius. I hardly made it to the subway station. Visibility was about 3 feet and 0 . . .
Happy Happy Birthday Kookcity2000!!!0 . . .
I finally went to the doctor yesterday and found out why I've had this reocurring battle with coughing and congestion over the last 3 weeks. I have a severe sinus infeciton. I got some meds las0 . . .
Funny. Almost one year later, but I finally received Dr. Luvre's valentine card! Thanks again e:Ajay, it made me laugh pretty hard today when I saw that in my box. Cute poem.0 . . .
I'm finished. I took the written comprehensive last Saturday and today my partners and I preseneted our oral case. We did fantastic!!! I'm on the home stretch. Just two more classes to w0 . . .
My new drugs give me lots more energy. Here are some of the things I did during my frenzied hours. I finally tailored my winter coat. It was too long, to wide in the waist, and didn't cover 0 . . .
4 quick things for today: 1. Happy Birthday Paul, I hope you enjoyed the cell phone pornata I made you. 2. Did no one like the little game I put in the pornata? I thought it was ingenious fun0 . . .
observations and thoughts I've made this week: I am who I am. Some people date like hyenas. They can't fend for themselves so they either try to steal your catch or wait for your le0 . . .
I dreamt I was in a wedding dress of sorts. I was in a mall, something to the like of the Eaton Centre. Several floors high full of fancy shops, the middle divided by a canal large enough for a smal0 . . .
I've been a super busy busy bee! I've done so many projects with my new found energy it's crazy. I'll post photos once I get back to work on Wed. Meanwhile kids, 24 continue0 . . .
update: the only down side is that it's 4am and i am not the least bit tired. I got my meds changed. The other stuff made me gain so much weight I couldn't stand it any more. I felt bet0 . . .
Sometimes people are great. Sometimes people are assholes. 0 . . .
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Went great yesterday. She was mighty impressed with my changes over the last few months. My ability to write down the physical things I like about myself. It's hard to do. Partially because 0 . . .
Ryan and I just discovered something wack. He got a mug full of candy for Christmas. A big mug that says Ho! Ho! Ho!. On the bottom of the lovely mug, ripe for hot chocolate, it reads 'by the 0 . . .
My friend is coming over to have a little girl talk knitting party tonight. Yay! I haven't been excited about home craft goods in so long. Parts of me are starting to come back, I love it. It0 . . .
Woke up with such energy this morning I'm not even sure I really went to bed. Took a long hot shower and 4 shampoos and a gallon of conditioner later, my hair has returned to normal. Had an abs0 . . .
On the eve of each new year we often reflect on our lives. As I do this dear e-strippers, I wish you joy that never ends and happiness with all your family and friends. Where were you when 2006 be0 . . .
I'd like e:theecarey's journal but i'm in a hurry. so just go look at hers for further readings on this adventure. meanwhile, here are some crayon renderdings we did while on our mental vaca. 1200 . . .
Christmas Eve at Gramma's last night was hard. I cried a little bit in secret, but then I remembered this poem someone sent. I thought I would share it in memory of Irene, and to anyone else who los0 . . .
I shouldn't be at work. I should be off on vaca like all the others. But noooooooooooo, I had too much fucking work to do. This is what I felt like 1206/37571221.jpg0 . . .
Today's quote: "Sleep. The death of each day, but a doorway to the map of humanity." - unknown I'm helping my program director/professor/internship supervisor write a new textb0 . . .
Embrace the chaos for when you least expect it, peace will be put upon you. In Chaos I see: The Clint Boon Experience.0 . . .
Interesting article. What do you think? Women in the "Girls Gone Wild" Era: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6549015 We have this on in the office all the time0 . . .
The theme song for this post is Eminem: Cleanin' Out My Closet There is something on my mind that keeps rearing its ugly head at me. I've tried and tried to work through it but I can . . .
I just wanted to say thanks e:jenks for really helping me out with the sweet potatoe casserole last night. My kiddos LOVED it. They were really excited to have the chance to try it, since we lost th0 . . .
awake again, stars are bright watch tv to see people more messed up than me smile :) it's gonna be alright, no matter what they say it's gonna be alright cuz I'm alright with me. (jew0 . . .
Stormed Toronto Wednesday night to see, you guessed it, 30STM, again. I love those guys so much, it's always a rockin good time at their shows. I think this makes show 7 this year? Didn't do any st0 . . .
Sunday I had to work. We were having the annual Thanksgiving dinner for our international students. I was in charge of the pies, pumpkin and pecan, as well as the sweet potato casserole. The object0 . . .
Today's fortune cookie reads: Your wisdom will influence others. Today's horoscope for Virgo reads: Ideas that come to you now show a bit of genius. Any changes you make right now are sure to 0 . . .
My bosses dig me. I work hard because I love what I do and in return they offer me their wisdom and more responsibility. Yesterday I was asked to entertain two different visiting guests. One from o0 . . .
You look at my skin Outside not what's inside you will see That I'll never change for authority Cuz my ink's my mark on society Read between these lines and you'll understand That my ink is with 0 . . .
I found these photos made me smile. Maybe you will too. 1006/pooch_rambo4400.jpg 1006/pooch_cop4435.jpg 1006/pooch_gator4456.jpg 1006/pooch_knight4514.jpg my favorite0 . . .
I've been reading the book called The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. 1.Be impeccable with your word 2.Don't make assumptions 3.Always do your best 4.Don't take anything personally Th0 . . .
Still without power at home so I've been crashing on the air matress at the parental unit dwelling since Saturday. Thursday night I froze in my apartment. Friday morning Ryan and I trudged a mile th0 . . .
I feel like I'm in a dream where I am in a car. I am the passenger and also the driver. I see many obstacles in the road ahead of me but I have no control. I cannot direct the wheels to avoid 0 . . .
So I posted this note on my fridge the other night: "I'm on a mission to find someone to fuck this Halloween" My roommates scribbled agreeable comments. Then e:Decoyisryan posted this0 . . .
Ok, I think this is the most unusual, illegal, out of the blue spam I've ever gotten in my life. I just wanted to share. Ciao. "Dear Friend, Let me start by introducing myself. I am 0 . . .
1. Feeling funky. 2. Workin' late, again. 3. Babysat again this weekend, as well as mowed the lawn and other physical labor. 4. Forgot my lunch today and didn't eat. 5. Trying to get 'ahe0 . . .
So. Today wraps up a real shitty week in mine and e:nejifer's life. All the drama at school, my bit of drama here...it all culminated in a terrific saturday morning surprise. Jen's car got broken i0 . . .
Why you haven't seen me much on estrip in the last month: 1.I've been working 10-14 hour days 2.I've been babysitting my nephew, who has colic, every weekend because my sister has been very ill. 0 . . .
This weekend I got peed on, puked on and pooped on. I had to babysit my infant nephew Ryan. It was a 48 hour madness marathon! I'm not exactly a baby person. I don't hate them, especially not my0 . . .
I went to Darien Lake yesterday. The tickets were free so it was my only chance to go this summer. I'm sooooooo broke. Turns out it was Kingdom Bound festival weekend, the 2nd largest Christian fest0 . . .
Have you seen that commercial where a man is sitting at his kitchen table with Abe Lincoln and a beaver playing poker? His dreams tell him how much they miss him? My dreams let me know they have 0 . . .
and i can't help but wonder, why i walked down the hall in admissions today and found 2 girls dumping baby powder on a boys' head.....0 . . .
My excitement over a wonderful shower has been dashed. I split my time between 2 offices which means I have to close up shop in one place, go get my bike and carry all my gear down a block and across0 . . .
I love my job. It's a fun office, or I should say offices, to work in. I like the people, I like what I do, and I can't wait to interact with the itnernational students I've been corresponding with 0 . . .
I chose to make my plea for tickets in a photo format. Thank you and goodnight. Ciao. 0706/j5a2551.jpg they make me wanna sing, yo! 0706/j5b2631.jpg i get so excited i wanna do 0 . . .
I'm starting to feel a little bit like me again. I want to be back so badly and it's such a daily struggle, but I've been working hard at it. Something e:Terry said to me at the housewarming party 0 . . .
I always enjoy a good ren-fest. In my honest opinion, Sterling is not the greatest rather it's the closest. Some 2.5 hours Northeast of here lies a little village nestled in steep hillside. I simpl0 . . .
I'm putting together letters for work. I assist international students through the admissions and immigration process at Canisius. I get a report print-out of every letter generated so I can keep tr0 . . .
I enjoy riding my bike. Sometimes I'm tired or my ass hurts but I get used to it in a few minutes and I'm ok. Overall I look forward to my daily commute to and from work. I'm getting used to seeing0 . . .
I got to go home Friday and spend the night with my family. My nephew Max is too friggin cute and my new nephew Ryan is too friggin yellow! Poor little guy had jaundice real bad so he had to go back0 . . .
Here are some pics from two different nights of Shakespeare in the park. Love's Labour's Lost only runs through this Sunday, so if you haven't seen it best get to it. It's a comedy and you'll love t0 . . .
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I had a dream last night. I was on an expedition with a dozen people. I was not necessarily the leader but it was apparent I held some authority in the group. We machete our way through lush jungle.0 . . .
I arrived at the most chaotic Thursday at the Square to see India Arie. It was PACKED. I was standing in the back corner in an attempt to locate Paul when I look up and see this beautiful man walkin0 . . .
***NOTICE: This is part 3 of a series. To view in story telling format, go back to part one and work your way up! *** 0706/hw221448.jpg the porch was overflowing with people 0706/hw4510 . . .
0706/hw350018.jpg you can do it Jason 0706/hw633542.jpg view from the landlord's bedroom door! 0706/hw383627.jpg mike, jill and sarah raided my wardrobe 0706/hw294837.jpg putting the 'rav0 . . .
(I have around 80 photos, so I'll split them up into a few posts to make it easier on the viewing) Holy Moses what a party! It's always fun to walk into your house and not know a single person. Wel0 . . .
!!! Don't forget about the fiesta manana !!! disclaimer: this is long, but more photos at the end. Now for the adventures of your favorite stalking duo, imk2 and ladycroft! We were at it again 0 . . .
Come and knock on our door, We've been waiting for you. Where the kisses are hers and hers and his Three's company too. Come and dance on our floor, Take a step that is new. We've a loveable s0 . . .
I am a major contributor to the depletion of Swedish Fish from the two pound box in our office. Ciao.0606/23115958.gif0 . . .
My gramma's funeral was on Tuesday. It was a very difficult day. I was holding it together pretty well until it came time to pay last respects at the funeral parlor. My little sister started sobbin0 . . .
People: 1. How did you find out about/why did you become of estrip? I became friends with e:drchlorine who has since disappeared and we all know why. Anyhow, he told me about this site and paul and0 . . .
Thanks to everyone for your condolences. I'm very appreciative of your kind words. As e:enknot said, it is so wonderful that this community can take the time to support one another. That is why I l0 . . .
My mom called at about 7pm to let me know my gramma died tonight. Apparently my uncle went downstairs to watch the 6 o'clock news with her, like always, and she had died in her chair. Exactly the wa0 . . .
Aqua Mouse took a huge crap the other day. A violent eruption of boiling toxic green and choking clouds of smoke made me want to cry. I think my sister made a record for the most lightening quick mo0 . . .
when you're walking down the street On the way to brunch yesterday, which is now a Sunday noon tradition, I saw Chris (aka fake tanner boy) riding his bike. Then I saw e:Metalpeter walking to the 0 . . .
No e:Chico, I am definitely NOT a soccer mom! Just a big fan. So, go Germany! Kicking ass in the very first match of the cup. Busted Costa Rica's balls with a 4-2 win! Poland sadly lost to Ecuad0 . . .
http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/5667354?GT1=8297 World Cup Soccer starts today! My top pics to win: England, Germany, Poland, Argentina. I've already missed the first match of Germany v0 . . .
I saw a man on the corner of my street by the KFC wearing a devil costume. He was holding a sign that said KFC is HELL for chickens. Ciao.0 . . .
I want to send out my thanks to e:Leetee for the tremendous amount of help you gave me in moving. It's a shitty job and I am very grateful for your assistance. Two loooong days of moving back and fo0 . . .
I can't believe I'm up at this hour. It's against nature. I mean if I had never gone to bed, it would be normal. However, I went to bed at 3, and now I'm up. Blah. Have to drive home to load my b0 . . .
Yvonne and I spent all friggin day working on our Amazing Race application video. We were sweating our balls off in my furnace apartment. My windows are small and don't really open all the way. Plu0 . . .
It was a beautiful, albeit sweaty, 96 degree sunshine day yesterday. Myself, Jen and Yvonne spent it in Niagara Falls, ON. They posted photos as well. Yvonne and I were trying to make our audition 0 . . .
In the middle of the woods I heard a cow moo. I wondered, is this term technical or slang? Do cows really moo? A horse, for instance, whinnys. We don't say it 'eeehehehehehe's'. A dog barks, we d0 . . .
I flew down to Orlando on Monday. Weather delays rerouted my plane, making us fly into DC right over all the monuments. I couldn't believe the perfect aerial view. It brought back memories of my re0 . . .
I'm finally laughing about yesterday's faucet moment. Yet, I think i have somehow pissed off the element of water. I see a theme developing....first the faucet, today I hydroplaned on the highway wh0 . . .
A little tipsy, whatever.... When you feel like things are too much to handle, it's the smallest thing that can put you over the edge. I just got home. I'm tipsy. I'm tired. I went to fill my b0 . . .
I should be writing a research proposal, but I can't concentrate. This little detail seems to be rearing it's ugly head non-stop these days. My mind spins in so many directions I can't see straight.0 . . .
Cinco de Mayo + cumpleanos celebrations + heart pounding car failures made Friday an action packed day in the life of Lady Croft. Our story begins with the obligatory pitcher of margaritas shared pri0 . . .
I'm glad I'm not here: 0506/glad10106.jpg Because this happened to me at 5:30am: 0506/glad20246.jpg Basically my tire blew up and I have 3/4 of a piece of tread left to it. I was on the h0 . . .
Cozumel is INSANE. 2k people there!!! SO...we are meeting at Mr. Goodbar at 9:30pm instead. Hope to see you there! Ciao.0 . . .
Ok. So Happy 30th Birthdays go out to e:Jenks and e:Codypomeray. Woohoo! If you are in the Buffalo area and would like to join Jenks and friends in celebration, please head out to Cozumel (on Elm0 . . .
So everything has been so up in the air lately I was losing my mind. Today I got the call I had been hoping for. I have been awarded a grad assist position with the International Office / Admissions0 . . .
1. I'm simply amazed that this kid really DID this. 2. Why does a 4 year old baby have a COACH? 3. It makes me sad his mother wanted to sell him. 4. 10 hours a day in training!?!?!?!?! C0 . . .
We got an apartment! Yesssssssssssssssssss! e:Decoyisryan, e:Nejifer and myself will be the new occupants of a lovely little 3 bedroom flat. This place is da bomb! The landlord seems pretty cool a0 . . .
I was supposed to meet a friend for brunch at the Elmwood Lounge today. Well, let's just say this was another test for Lady Croft. My esteem is not exactly high caliber right now, so I felt like a p0 . . .
Last night provided me with some much needed low stress entertainment. First e:Decoyisryan and I hit up Left Bank. I met up with David, the super mchottie bagpiper from Jackdaw, and a few of his fri0 . . .
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I went to see V for Vendetta with e:Matthew, e:Paul and e:Terry last night. Seriously, I almost came home and shaved my head. If I had access to a buzzer in the middle of the night, I would have. 0 . . .
Right now I'm feeling a little bit like this: 0406/surrealism5350.jpg I seek peace. I need peace. Peace of mind, peaceful sleep, peaceful dreams, inner peace, peace and quiet....peace. I kn0 . . .
1. Definetly not going to the World Cup, I weep. 2. Sex is good. 3. Good sex is better. 4. I dropped a knife loaded with peanut butter on my legs. 5. I just called someone a dishbag instea0 . . .
I went out with some of my classmates tonight. We ended up at JP Bullfeathers and I got excited because I was really hungry and this place serves pumpkin ravioli! I took my first bite and thought to0 . . .
I took my sister, Brad and Alex to Niagara Falls yesterday. At one point in my life I was a licensed tour guide, so I really do enjoy taking folks to see it. I never get tired of it. It was such a 0 . . .
A few things you might want to consider: 1. If you don't feel like signing in but send a post-it as a 'guest', it helps if you leave your name. It's tough to answer questions otherwise :) 2. If0 . . .
I was having coffee at SPOT with e:Nejifer and e:Decoyisryan tonight when e:Joshua made an appearance. It reminded me of when I ran into he and Jerry at Cecilia's last week. 0406/cecilias25127.jpg0 . . .
I most likely will not be able to continue with my plans to visit Germany for the big FIFA World Cup 2006. It kills me to even think about it. I've waited 4 long years for this and now, just as I ca0 . . .
I was offered a job that I really want. I'm waiting to hear if I am offered another job I want a little bit more. I'm supposed to give the first offer an answer on Monday. I most likely won't hear 0 . . .
I just about cried this morning when I got this message from a long-lost once upon a time very good friend today ..... "Any room for regretful bad friends in yourspace?"0 . . .
First and foremost, I want to wish a VERY Happy 30th Birthday to e:imk2 today!!!!! We headed up to Toronto last night to see the UB40 concert. 0406/to134211.jpg Long story short, we were 3 hours0 . . .
My friend Cory came over tonight. We played ping pong and he won - but I was very, very close. We played pool and he won - but I was very, very close. We played nut busters and I'm pretty sure I wo0 . . .
Fucking haite chippeaw! I didn't want to go out otnight but my friend said it woudl be good for me, so I did. Started at Marcellas witch is great. Love it there. Great music, cool people...I was h0 . . .
New shoes by circumstance...that's what I should call my book. This week I have bought 2 new pair of sneakers by necessity. First I got caught in the rain and bought these, which I think e:Twisted w0 . . .
I stuffed my face with a dozen Cadbury mini eggs last night at e:jenks's. What does this tell you? Easter is upon us. Even if you don't believe in or celebrate the day, I'm sure you still indulge i0 . . .
e:Jenks got me a package of Nintendo stickers for my iPOD. I really like the green mushrooms :) 0406/greenshrooms5534.jpg 0 . . .
So...e:nejifer and I had a free class period today, so we thought we would enjoy the lovely weather with a SPOT coffee and a waltz down elmwood. We did a little shopping, then got caught in that wick0 . . .
So, part of my 'homework' this weekend was to lay low, not drink, not party, have dinner with a friend, and try to do something I used to enjoy. I've managed to make it through the weekend without a 0 . . .
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SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED! If you read my previous entries, you will know e:imk2 and I went on a little adventure last night. After seeing 30 seconds to Mars in B-lo, we decided it was imperative we 0 . . .
(look below for photos) I forgot to mention the total solar eclipse that happened today over Turkey. If you can appreciate the cosmos, this video clip is great. More likely than not you'll want 0 . . .
Ladies, I'm sure you'll enjoy these visually pleasing shots of Mr. Leto. Rock star hotness! 0306/mars2b2655.jpg 0306/mars6b2738.jpg 0306/mars1b2752.jpg 0306/mars4b2817.jpg 0306/mars5b0 . . .
Just got back from the concert - they put on a great show! I can't hear a thing out of my left ear. We were situated with fantastic viewing right by the stage, yet far too close to the speakers. Oy0 . . .
I played volleyball last night. This morning, I wonder if something is wrong with me. My arm shouldn't look like THIS after a game of volleyball. Also, I won VIP passes to OPM lounge tonight. An0 . . .
This song is stuck in my head as I have had such a lovely day. I had fun, smiled, laughed... all those things that just make you feel good deep down. It got my mind off a lot of things. (photos bel0 . . .
I added a clip of paul screaming about his stolen sweater (from Mardi Gras at Marcella's). Go check it out under the GATHER tab. The pick up code is: 0064343001143091777. Had to take my mom sho0 . . .
ok, so just about EVERY artist i would like to see is performing at this event....killers, oakenfold, van dyk, infected mushroom, sander kleinebberg, the orb, rabbit in the moon - oh how i wish i coul0 . . .
My nephew on the horizon....I really dig sonogram photos! 0306/myboy022750.jpg Just got official word that my little sister is coming up from Orlando with her baby's daddy for Easter. Now I'm 0 . . .
Hilbert College in Hamburg, N.Y. is hosting their annual Battle of the Bands competition TONIGHT March 21, 2006! Eight bands are performing and the show should prove to be an incredible event. The 0 . . .
With lots of love, photos from your celebration :) Muah! Also, a few St Pattie's Day celebration shots.... 0306/matt105011.jpg the birthday boy! 0306/matt85037.jpg 0306/matt55116.jpg 0 . . .
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Got home late last night. So happy to sleep in my own bed, with no kids around. Only to be woken at 8:15am to thumping on my wall. They installed new carpet in the lounge, but apparently this takes0 . . .
I'm not going to write about my trip as I don't yet have the photos to accompany my words. Soon.... Meanwhile I have returned safely with a bit of colour on my cheeks. Hurray for sunshine and war0 . . .
A quick hello from DC. Beautiful weather, 80F and sunshine!!!! I've got silly sunburn, but my face is lovin it! Chillin here with e:nejifer. More when I return. Stay well peeps. Ciao, timika0 . . .
Starting St. Patty's day a little early, or, a lot early. Went to the Steelhead Pub in Lewiston. Had a 'boxty' which is a potato pancake stuffed with corned beef and cabbage. Washed it all down wit0 . . .
I was attending an ultra-mega-platinum-first-class party at a mansion in the middle of nowhere. You had to be dressed up. All the e:peeps were there. Then Wiley Wiggins showed up in a red smoking j0 . . .
I actually slept last night. I forgot what it felt like to feel safe and warm surrounded by soft sheets and blankets. To wrap myself in a beautiful dream. One where I was loved, and he held my hand0 . . .
And the hardest part is knowing you won't even notice that I'm gone.0 . . .
Yes, as in the daughter of Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley. She came and played Hilbert last night. She's trying to get some tour experience, put her music out there, see how folks like it. It'0 . . .
Mardi Gras progression: started at Canisius. Jen, Lindsay and I got our faces painted. I gotta tell ya, face painting gets a girl a WHOLE lot of attention! AJ drove us to Coles/Goodbar. Met up wit0 . . .
Ok, I'm a lazy bastard. I've got about 200 photos I've been meaning to go through, post some, e-mail some, edit some....I rolled my ass onto my bed at 5:30 this morning after the mardi gras festiviti0 . . .
OK - just got out of class. Getting my face painted and eating quick at Canisius....then heading out to Coles/Goodbar as the starting point for the evening. Will be buying the bracelet pass. Then w0 . . .
I watched a movie last night, Waking Life. It was amazing. All about dreams, reality, time...I loved it. It inspired me. I imagine if I was in the A-Ha video 'Take on me', this is what I would 0 . . .
From e:Theecarey's post theecarey,112, I checked out my name. Timika -- : A person who is constantly high Hmmmmmm. Per carey's request... Lady Croft -- : A brand of soylent green breakf0 . . .
This is why I hate myspace: "Hi Tim how are uuuu...I should appreciate if i could become ur apart of ur life....and i need the specialt girl friend like uuuu.......ok...i'm waiting from ur0 . . .
Same distrubing wake up call this morning as yesterday!!! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. I try to look at the bright side - they also cut the power, which means I would have slept through my workout. Now that I0 . . .
At 8:53 this morning, this woke me up. (it was worse in real life, my camera doesn't have a great microphone) 0206/hammer4523.wav Which persisted for about 30 minutes. Followed by this. 0 . . .
I had a very busy weekend that went so fast I feel like I passed through a time warp. I have random photos, but I'm not posting them all tonight. So...as per Paul's request, here's a pic of the tast0 . . .
I've been feeling pretty blah shitty blah for a few days now. I feel like the chick that is always out in the lead on the snowboarding cross - setting the bar, clearing the path, doing all the work..0 . . .
Going tubing tonight! Apparently they DO have snow :) Join us if you're up for some slip-slidin FUN! Ciao. Addendum: Tubing was an EXCELLENT adventure! I thought I was in for inner tubes on a 0 . . .
So the hot single ladies had a little get together last night. Wine, appletinis, lemondrops, Sam Adams Cherry Wheat, cheeses, smoked salmon, veggies, dips, pita, fruit, cupcakes, cookies...a feast wo0 . . .
Occasionally I wonder if some people don't actually go out of their way to ignore me. You know...like they really like you (and I don't necessarily mean a 'romantic' like) but for whatever reason the0 . . .
My brother-in-law got me this killer painting print of Jim Morrison. I love it! Just thought I'd send his beautiful face out to you and wish you all a Happy Day of St. Valentine! Hugs-n-Kisses! Ci0 . . .
Piercing: Nose or Eyebrow?0 . . .
Of the bowling persuasion.......A few photos seem to have escaped the embarrassment of my last post. For your appetizer, a few from ladies night out. 0206/bowling15333.jpg can't go bowling with0 . . .
So the ladies hit the town and took it by storm! 0206/bowling1-b5201.jpg me and jen 0206/bowling2-b5236.jpg alex gets her first strike! 0206/bowling3-b5303.jpg me and alex 0206/bowling50 . . .
See you there ladies! ladycroft,189 If anyone else would like to join us later for some dancing, please do! Give me a shout on my cell.0 . . .
Don't forget ladies night!! ladycroft,189 So I'm trying to lose weight, get back in shape before the World Cup. It's working. I was wearing my largest pair of jeans yesterday, when suddenly I tr0 . . .
Check it: Friday - February 10th starting at 9:30pm, Voelker's Bowling Center. 686 Amherst Street, Buffalo http://maps.citysearch.com/location/7738966? A ladies night out, in honor of e:imk2, 0 . . .
No worries, I'll be posting photos of Saturday night as well. I just haven't had a chance to get to them. I DO however, have 2 shots from the anti-super bowl party enjoyed by myself and e:Jenks.0 . . .
Hey kids - pass it on. Coles has closed the entire bar for a private party! Head next door to Goodbar as a starting place. We can chill for a while for people to show, then move the party elsewhe0 . . .
Ok. It is never a good thing when you go to pick up your vehicle from inspection and the first thing out of your mechanic's mouth is, 'start looking for a new car'. My poor little Aqua Mouse. S0 . . .
i'm a little drunk and i almost revealed many scandalous secrets. oh my! most of the categories start with the letter s i think. ciao.0 . . .
I had a dream last night...I was wearing my Super Girl thong underwear and a tank top while sporting my super fly adidas sneakers. Apparently I didn't own a single pair of pants. I was just walking 0 . . .
I just wanted to say out loud that I have the best work study EVER! Last semester, not so much. The word 'work' didn't even make it in the equation. But this semester, I have a new boy and he's jus0 . . .
This Saturday, February 4th, 8pm. 0106/coles1903.jpg 1104 Elmwood Ave. It's the Pity Party. Be there!0 . . .
Additional photos to compliment e:Jenks' post jenks,56. 0106/spot1-b4154.jpg e:Jenks and e:Ladycroft 0106/spot2-b4240.jpg e:Joshua and e:Jason....um, brotherly love? 0106/spot3-b4327.jpg e0 . . .
I finished all the assignments I needed to by midnight. I took care of some other business and finally just sat down to do some of my reading. I really wanted to listen to some music on my ipod. I 0 . . .
So we thought this thing in Rochester sounded stellar. When we finally make it, we are all looking for some cool place with trippin dj's. Not so much. It's a black door with some NASCAR racing symb0 . . .
I cannot believe it has been 20 years. http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/imagegallery/image_feature_256.html I remember sitting in my 5th grade classroom at Maryvale watching the launch live. When i0 . . .
There are times when I feel my friends mean so much more to me than they could possibly know. They truly have an affect on my life, whether they are an old friend or new. I have realized that someti0 . . .
9 days and counting; I am sick of being sick. Enough already! The incessant coughing, stuffy nose, runny nose, earache, headache, backache, fever, chills, hot sweats, muscle cramps, nauseaâ€&b0 . . .
I've got nothing to say I've got nothing to say I've got nothing to say I've got nothing to say I've got nothing to give Got no reason to live But I'll kill to survive I've got nothing to hide 0 . . .
I made my nephew a few onsies for Christmas. My sister just sent me this photo. Seriously, this little guy is going to have great fun with his Auntie Mika! He looks too cute with his little baby mo0 . . .
My little sister is pregnant. She keeps me up to date on her experiences and changes, particularly hormonally. Well, she sent me this e-mail today and I almost pissed myself. I'm really glad she's 0 . . .
e:Jason and I went to check out the Albright-Knox Art Gallery today because it says it's free after 3pm on Fridays. I can't remember the last time I was there, maybe I was 9? I didn't realize just h0 . . .
Strange, peculiar, bizarre, perplexing, curious, so extraordinary has the month of January been for me. An enigma of the finest caliber. e:Dimartiste, what's going on in the cosmos right now for Vir0 . . .
Ever have those days when you suddenly become the most productive human being to walk this rock? Of course you have! Today I had the privilege of being one of those human beings. Honestly, I think 0 . . .
So the Kamikaze Raspberry has had it's run. It had gotten to a point where it just looked gross. I needed to take action. I thought about just revamping the pink, but I really only have 6 weeks lef0 . . .
The season premier of 24 is on right now. The first 15 minutes have already blown me away!!! I LOVE this show!!! Turn on FOX right now, do it! Ciao. 0106/244007.gif 0 . . .
Friday the 13th was a full-moon shenanigans festival. Hell, this whole weekend has just been full of the bizarre and unusual. I went to a rock show at The Palace to see Displaced D. Unfortunately, 0 . . .
So I got into a debate the other day about something. I wanted to put it out there just to get some other views on the topic. When living as a student on a college campus there are certain rules in 0 . . .
I made another lovely trip to Spot last night with e:Jenks. You're too much fun girl!!! We ran into e:Salvatore while we were waiting in line. This made me wonder how many times prior I might have 0 . . .
I hauled it to work all the way from Youngstown today. First I had to swing by e:Leetee and e:Uncutsaniflush's house to drop off my gear. They've been nice enough to put me up for a few days since I0 . . .
Yesterday I was supposed to work the basketball games at Hilbert. I drove my ass all the way down there from Youngstown, with e:Theecarey in tow, only to find out they didn't need me because the crow0 . . .
Before I start the rant I just want to say I had the pleasure of meeting e:Jenks for lunch yesterday. The company was great and I had the most fantastic carrot and ginger soup! If the rest of their s0 . . .
I have an absurd amount of photos from my trip. I tried to condense it to my favorites, starting with the fireworks! It was so much fun to be back in a state where fireworks are legal. We shot off 0 . . .
Last night I had the pleasure of meeting e:Salvatore for coffee at Spot. I have four pages of interesting drawings to prove it. I don't think I could explain, maybe you just have to meet him yoursel0 . . .
I spent the better part of my day trying to work on my photos. I'll have to split them up into several posts. I'm tired of looking at the computer right now so I won't start tonight. Well, maybe I'0 . . .
I just opened a gift from one of my uncles. I was away in Mississippi so I missed the annual Christmas Eve extravaganza at my Polish grandma's house. I've pretty much missed most of them for the las0 . . .
A bag of fudge oreos, two laptops, a fire and a sweet little pooch sitting in my lap. Who could ask for anything more? Ahhhh, what a way to spend this bleary ass day. Oh - and I'm allowed to reve0 . . .
On the eve of each new year we often look back to see what we did or did not accomplish, the friends we made, the friends we lost, yada yada yada. I came across this little survey and thought it woul0 . . .
Here's a lovely shot of Max and his green Christmas. Ciao. 1205/money0216.jpg 0 . . .
Nothing says Happy Christmas morning like a sparkling mimosa! I spent the wee hours of the morning sleeping with my nephew in my arms. He smells so good. It was a precious moment I'll never forget.0 . . .
So this was the smoothest air travel I've ever experienced! e:Uncutsaniflush and e:Leetee dropped me off at the airport (thanks again), I walked right up to the counter and self-checked in, walked ri0 . . .
e:Theecarey said it all in her entry theecarey,68 Many, many, many beers later........ 1205/alone2257.jpg sushi from wegmans, not bad! 1205/alone22533.jpg delish 1205/alone32344.jpg la0 . . .
Just a few photos of a little get together with my classmates e:Frogedelic and e:Kangerooboi. P.S. I have such a crush on Thomas from 'Inked' (las vegas). 1205/cake3205.jpg first the treats 120 . . .
My ex-boyfriend's little brother just found me on myspace. He and I were great buds. I used to 'babysit' him a lot and we'd get pizza and play video games until 5am. When he got a little older we'd0 . . .
Are you currently in a relationship? No. Unless you count the one I have with my Gamecube right now. We're tight. When was the last time you went on a date? It depends on your definition of th0 . . .
I went to a theme party the other night titled 'Red or Dead'. I thought it was clever. You had to dress in red or dress as a person who is dead. I would have gone all out, as I love costumes, but I0 . . .
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I had a lovely time at the Snow Party. I had the opportunity to meet some new peeps, including e:Jessbob, e:Beast, e:Imk2, and e:Enknot. It took me a moment when I woke up this morning to remember w0 . . .
I had my work party tonight. Sorry to say I have no exciting stories like e:Mike's Eckerd story, but what do you expect from a private Franciscan institution? They had free beer and wine, so I was s0 . . .
Warning: This is a bit wordy. THE NAZCA LINES The Nazca people of Peru left no trace cities, but did leave the marvel of the Nazca Lines. Geogliphs. Built for extraterrestrials? Runways? They a0 . . .
In a spontaneous gesture, two classmates and I decided to play in the snow. Since the snow was too fluffy to make snowballs and have a proper fight, we decided sumo style with fists of snow fury was 0 . . .
Yah, so I am still up. I just finished another paper. I find it ironic that tonight I am tired. It is the first night in about 45 that I am actually tired before 4 am and I have to fight through it0 . . .
Wow! Talk about a throwback in time. I turned on my TV to see if I could catch some of the soccer championships as I finish another final and work on a paper. What do my wandering eyes find but the0 . . .
Countdown to finals submission: T minus 3 hours 54 minutes Pages due: 21 Pages remaining: 8 I cannot concentrate! Countdown continues: T minus 2 hours 24 minutes Pages remaining: 4.0 . . .
I dreamed I was being chased, as usual, and I had to protect this small group of people, as usual. This is where my sense of part-time superheroinism comes from. Anyhow... you'll love my recipe for 0 . . .
My hypothesis was Harry Potter meets Lord of the Rings. My diagnosis is the same. It was a great movie. There were moments that really made me laugh, not that they were meant to be funny. Like per0 . . .
I finally bagged my plane ticket to Mississippi for Christmas. The price kept going up and I was freaking out because I didn't have enough to begin with. Today, prices suddenly dropped. I was able 0 . . .
I have my TV on for background noise. It ended up on Discovery Channel. This happens often because even if I'm not watching it I learn new things by listening. This time I am captivated to watch. 0 . . .
Someone just sent me this link http://azfamilies.org/lights.wmv I thought it was pretty cool. Ciao. 0 . . .
Do you ever have those dreams where you're doing exactly what you were doing all day, so when you wake up you really feel like you haven't slept at all? Yah, last night I was dreaming that I was work0 . . .
Both Liverpool and Chelsea have already qualified for the last sixteen of the Champions League. The draw in tonight's game places Liverpool in the top spot for Group G over Chelsea! "We're p0 . . .
I was stoked to get home from class and find I still had 20 minutes of the Liverpool match to watch. Liverpool wins 3 -0 over Wigan to set a new club record of six successive away wins in Europe! 0 . . .
I did the Reindeer Run yesterday morning. Man was it cold! The wind was brutal, but things were pleasant once we were in the protective sanctuary of the hills and tombstones of Forrest Lawn. 12050 . . .
Drunken people who light fires in the building and wake up me up at 5:20 Ante Meridian should be stripped to their boxers and tied to a flag pole in the softly falling snow. That's all I have to say 0 . . .
I had grad student nightmare a few hours ago. I lost my entire reference sheet for a big paper I was working on!! Trying to go back and find all my sources was a very costly task. While my paper did0 . . .
Here's a photo of the little man! He kind of reminds me of those mushroom dudes from old skool Nintendo – in a very cute and loving way! 1105/maximilian0201.jpg Since I missed out on the Turkey0 . . .
It's official. As of 11:26pm central last night, I am now Auntie Mika! My nephew came a few weeks early. His name is William Maximilian; they are going to call him Max. I am happy. When he's able0 . . .
If you know me, you know how much I love my Bambi. I was elated to get a few days off work and school to be able to go home and chill with her. She never left my side the entire time I was home. Th0 . . .
I am a very happy girl in this moment in time. There is a lot of noise in the dorm tonight so I clicked on my tv for background noise as I work on a paper. I was just flipping through channels to fi0 . . .
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forcing the production of a paper i have no enthusiaSm to write forcing the Air into my lungs through my congested head forcing life into my Darkening heart i think of all the friends i hav0 . . .
I went to the midnight showing of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. It is absolutely amazing!!!!! We get to see the birth of Voldemort, in his own flesh, portrayed by the brilliantly devilish Ralp0 . . .
I cannot believe the first snowfall of the season is this bad!! I took a few more photos so you can see the progression from last night when it started. They actually cancelled all classes! 1105/sno0 . . .
The first official snowfall at Hilbert, yikes! The little snowflake vampires are on a mission to suck the colour out of everything, blanketing it in a cold and slushy sheet of white. But what's supe0 . . .
-----the last----- word you said out loud:: latas! song you listened to:: Triple Concerto by William Orbit place you went to:: the cafeteria movie you saw in a theatre:: Wallace and Gromit- Curse 0 . . .
Team Nothingness has completed its tour of duty on the Canisius co-rec soccer circuit. Hopefully we'll reunite for a different sport next semester. Ciao! 1105/soccer2645.jpg 1105/soccer42736.j0 . . .
Some of you may remember Avantika and Manish from my birthday party. Hopefully you were among those who had the pleasure of meeting these fine folks. They invited Bernard and I over tonight to help 0 . . .
Diagnosis: You were male in your last earthly incarnation. You were born somewhere around the territory of modern South of Latin America approximately in 1300. Your profession was warrior, hu0 . . .
I just picked up a relatively healthy Aqua Mouse at the shop. I'm sooooooooo happy. As it turns out, something was wrong with the shifting cable and it wasn't able to properly lock in park. This wa0 . . .
My dad picked me up after work and took me home so I could pick up my car. It's fixed, hurray! It only cost me $200. The old problems are still there, but the fact that it starts and is running, we0 . . .
I went to a gathering with (mostly) members of my Canisius program cohort. It was really nice to get to chill with them outside the context of the classroom. Here are a few photos of the nonsense th0 . . .
So, my joy in only spending $200 to fix my car was short lived. Yep, you guessed it, Aqua Mouse won’t start. One start to get it home and now it’s dead in the parking lot. I could cry. I could scr0 . . .
I'm busy finishing a mid-term due by midnight, but I wanted to send out Happy Halloween wishes to all! 1005/class3842.jpg I donned one of my renaissance outfits for daytime wear. I was happy to s0 . . .
I had a lovely time at the party folks. I wasn't going to go because I was too depressed, but circumstance encouraged me to attend. I'm glad I did. I got to test pilot my Samus Aran suit. Thank yo0 . . .
Last night my friend came over to fix my car. He checked everything out, tested with his little reader thingy, and came to the conclusion that it must just be the battery. Granted, it still overheat0 . . .
Tonight I went to see Henry Rollins with e:Theecarey, e:Jason, and we met up with e:Metalpeter in the end. Great to see you out Peter! I had a great time. It's been 10 years since I've seen Henry a0 . . .
Let me quickly recap my far too brief visit to Boston. I drove out on Thursday afternoon. I’m master road tripper so the 8 hour drive was nothing new, a little lonely, but no big deal. I’ve driven 0 . . .
I just played my first full-on game of soccer in 6 years and I’m whipped! Boy howdy! Of course, at the beginning of the day I thought I was playing short-court indoor. As it turns out, it was actua0 . . .
What I should be doing: 1. Re-writing a journal review (due last week) which was on my jump drive that I lost. 2. Reading 123 pages of textbook bore. 3. Defending a position on spirituality in stud0 . . .
This made me laugh. I could really use a bottle of it right now too. Ciao. 1005/fuckitol5909.jpg 0 . . .
Someone sent these to me. I don't know why I'm posting them, but there you go. ***The Keys to Your Heart*** You are attracted to those who are unbridled, untrammeled, and free. In love, yo0 . . .
Ok, I just think the photo turned out cool. I love the glowing palm tree in the distance, the brick wall and the utensils scattered on the table. There's also the subject of the photo, e:Jason, 'mil0 . . .
I brought Bambi down to Hilbert College so she could attend the pet blessing. I’m not Catholic, but I thought it would be nice. What does it mean to bless a pet? I don’t really know. I just love h0 . . .
(photos part 2 - look at previous post for part 1) After leaving Hardware I think we tried to check out Warehaus but it was already closed so we ended up at the Opium Lounge. I really like that pl0 . . .
(I've got a ton of photos so I'm splitting this into 2 posts) I saw The Exorcism of Emily Rose at the gonorrhea mall in Cheektovegas. Check out e:Jason’s post for the true history behind the film.0 . . .
What a smashing evening: Spot coffee, Kunis, 750, PMT, Allen St. Hardware, Cathode and The Pink. Great progression, fabulous people, who could ask for anything more? 0905/mike4212.jpg Adorable e:0 . . .
Last night I should have been doing homework. If it weren’t the most juvenile assignment in the history of grad school I would have completed it already. Instead of doing it I went out. Not to part0 . . .
I had a staff meeting with my RA’s last week. Look what they wrote on my fridge. 0905/croftmagnets4626.jpg Yesterday afternoon it was my privilege to meet another e:peep. You’ve all read his stuff0 . . .
I took a zillion photos of the party, but I did it with other people’s cameras so I cannot post any of them. Happy Birthday again to e:Theecarey! theecarey,15 Thank you for the really gross cat poop 0 . . .
Remember the line from the Bare Naked Ladies song 'One Week', “I’m the kind of guy who laughs at a funeral, can’t understand what I mean, well you soon will.” Well, I’m the kind of girl who laughs a0 . . .
Just so you all know…I am making my world famous cone cakes for e:Theecarey’s birthday party this Saturday. If you’re not there, well, read the sign. 0905/careyparty19132440.jpg Then stick around0 . . .
Ok, so mine are all the TAME photos of the night but I'm still in the grips of 35mm. Soon to change, soon to change. I'm buying myself a digital for my birthday, yesssssssssssss! Right, w0 . . .
I got my tickets for Henry Rollins in the mail today and opened them up to make sure everything was in order. I noticed the small print on the back and couldn’t stop laughing as I read it. If you do0 . . .
Thank you everyone for all the birthday wishes. It was such a beautiful day! The weather was perfect, birds chirping, my car overheating. Oh, right, that’s not good. Well, I didn’t mind, it was my0 . . .
I had a dream last night. It was very frightening. I have dreams all the time where I'm being chased by people, and more often than not I have the super-hero like duties of rescuing someone amidst t0 . . .
I just picked about 6 dozen Romas from my garden. Seriously, who wants tomatoes!? Tell me, I'll make a personal delivery to your doorstep! e:Leetee, you're a veggie, I'm sure you'd make use of them0 . . .
I saw Hamlet last night with e:Jason. Another outstanding performance by Paul Todaro! He kicked ass as Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet ladycroft,21. Now he's kicking more ass as Hamlet. The voice eff0 . . .
e:Lilho did my hair last night. You need a friggin back stage pass to view this baby. It's sassy with streaks of violet. Check it out: lilho,307 Of course I can't style it nearly as well as she di0 . . .
Ok. Watching Ghost Hunters at 1am all by yourself in a large building is not cool. Well, yes it is cool, I like to scare the crap out of myself. I swear I saw a kid run by the lounge door 5 or 6 ti0 . . .
The wedding is done. Hurray! Here’s a blurry pic of the happy couple. 0805/wed4219.jpg Here is a pic of what we did to their truck. Every last inch of the interior was wrapped in aluminium foil.0 . . .
So I'm all moved in to my new 'apartment'. It is way creepy. I am entirely alone in this big dorm building. In fact, the only other person on the entire campus is a night time rent-a-cop! Plus it'0 . . .
'To know someone here or there with whom you can feel there is understanding in spite of distances or thoughts expressed – that can make life a garden.' –Goethe That’s what I’m talking about. It’0 . . .
Some woman actually screamed this at my pregnant sister. I think she was crazy. I made it to Canada’s Wonderland and checked out the Italian Job stunt track. It’s sweet. It’s a short ride and top0 . . .
It was such a pleasure to meet so many e:peeps at the party! Let’s see…e:Boxerboi, we totally need to do that GPS treasure hunt. Tell Jeff he is the supreme back cracker and I look forward to many m0 . . .
Sleeping on the sofa again. I'm not sure how I'll react when I move on Monday. I went from 2 dogs, to 1 dog, to me and 1 dog on a sofa. Now I'm expected to sleep in a huge queen bed all by myself? 0 . . .
Remind me never to get married. Weddings are an absolute schlep! I’m am sick, sick, sick of all this crap, crap, crap! I thought the whole idea of the wedding ceremony was to celebrate the union of 0 . . .
Taking a break from making signs for my brother's wedding. Glitter everywhere! I noticed e:Jessbob and e:Jason had done a humor test. I had to join in the fun, even if my results make me seem like 0 . . .
Just got word this morning, I’m going to have a nephew! It will be nice to have a little person in my life that I’m actually related to. Don’t get me wrong, I love my Goddaughter, she’s a cutie pie,0 . . .
I took the green machine out for a spin last night. I was so excited to have my new tires on. I took about 6 pedals, started to cross a big intersection and BAM – there goes my chain! Did I ever me0 . . .
I finally got to see ‘Romeo & Juliet’ at Shakespeare in Delaware Park last night. I love Shakespeare, I love being outside, I love theatre; smashing combination. Most of the cast was good, but I mus0 . . .
I really wanted a Heineken but I stupidly left them all at my friend's house. What to do, what to do. All I had at home was a bottle of vanilla vodka, but I didn't want it straight. So I took a nic0 . . .
The actor that said the line is Billy Bob Thornton (who was married to Angelina Jolie, who portrayed Lara Croft in the Tomb Raider movies). Billy Bob's character is sleeping and suddenly sits up in b0 . . .
Look it up kiddos, it's my favorite word of the week! I'll give you 24 more hours to try to answer the trivia question. e:Twisted says she knows the answer but forfeits due to geographical locat0 . . .
I know the Superman Ride of Steel is old news around these parts, but I just had to share my thoughts. I've been down in Texas for the last 8 years so I missed its debut 6 years ago. I'm a total coa0 . . .
This one cracks me up every time. Ok, name the movie from which this quote is taken, as well as the actor who says the line. First correct comment (no partial credit) gets a set of Chinese stress ba0 . . .
Your name is important, whether you like it or not. It's an external identifying factor that separates you from the masses. Remember how excited you would get finding that bicycle license plate with0 . . .
As I write this a part of me is dying. Just 3 hours ago I was outside taking a walk with one of my dogs, Twigi. We sat down under some trees and chilled for a while. As we started to walk back to t0 . . .
I was depositing my check using the drive-up window at my bank. I had one of my dogs with me. Suddenly she began yodeling. Yes, yodeling, it's the only way I can describe the noise escaping her sno0 . . .
I found this sweet retro Schwinn in the basement of my brother's new house, hosed her down, replaced the seat, pumped up the tires and took her out for an inaugural spin with a pal. We arrived at our0 . . .
The series of numbers are the start of the Fibonacci Sequence. Leonardo da Pisa, AKA Fibonacci, was a 12th century mathematician. 0605/Fibonacci5235.jpg He studied a sequence of numbers with a di0 . . .
I love trivia. This is way simple, but I wouldn't want to slam you with something too complex just yet. $5 to the first e:peep that can comment correctly! FYI - my motto is 'say what you mean and m0 . . .
I hardly ever have cash on me. If it's an actual lack of cash to play around with, or just a preference not to carry it, I don't know. At any rate, a fellow co-worker was experiencing a cash flow pr0 . . .
My love affair with Batman spans over 2.5 decades. Watching re-runs of the caped crusader with my dad are among my favorite childhood (TV) memories. I had the great pleasure of meeting Adam West wh0 . . .
I had a lovely session of people watching the other day. I do believe it is among my favorite mental sports. If you like you can make a game of it; it usually starts out this way. How many people c0 . . .
I'd like to drop a few lines, with credits to D. Hayes & D. Jones. I'm really feeling this right now. I believe the sun should never set upon an argument. I believe beauty magazines promote l0 . . .
A few friends from Boston came to visit me this weekend. I gave up my bed and did some couch camping. It made me wonder just how much time I've spent sleeping on floors and sofas in my lifetime. Ac0 . . .
For the first time in 2 years I took my book outside to read. The sapphire sky was cloudless and sunny, the emerald grass was soft and sweet. I'm not afraid of bees anymore, so I didn't mind their b0 . . .