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08/20/2006 23:19 #36016

Mistaken Mouse
Category: brain poo
Alright- what is this about?..
I sit down to watch tv (a rare thing) without the laptop (even more rare) and with remote next to me on the couch, I grasp it like a Mouse and rotate it a couple of times before I fully realized what I just did.

now on to more mental sloughing..

  • The weekend is over. How did two days go by so damn quickly?

  • I went 24 hours without computer/internet access, it was weird. Withdrawal sets in quick.

  • I am amused with the As-Is salvation army store. I wasnt there long enough to pick through everything, but it was fun for the twenty minutes I was there. I picked up a super comfy Barcalounger for $5 --score.

  • Saturday's rain made for excellent puddle stomping opportunities. I always reccommend playing in the rain.

  • It was so dark today that it sucked the energy right out of me. I worked on a little bit of school work before I moved onto other 'unactivities' (tv, read the sunday paper, play with kitties, etc).

  • Eventually had to muster the energy to go to my stepdads house and clean- for pay, which is always a good thing. He keeps it picked up, but he has giant furblobs (Himilayan Cats- super long fluffy fur), and combined with the dust, my nose was itching the entire time. I am borderline allergic to cats and dogs (and dust). At worst my face itches and I cough for awhile as the dander/fur/dust enter my lungs. Its worse when the creatures are super furry or are indoor/outdoor. My furblobs are short hair and indoor only. Plus I groom them regularly much to their unamusement.

So the cleaning is done. I did some redecorating as I cleaned. I left a note stating that if he can't find something, to give me a call. It all took longer than I wanted, only because I intended to work on my own apartment. ah well-- there is tomorrow.

  • I really dig the Bacardi Mojito commercial: "Tonight, do the Mojito" and there are people dancing and a bartender crushing mint leaves. Havent seen it in awhile and just caught it as I make this post. Not sure what it is; well, other than that I like Mojitos. Maybe its the cool beat or the male hip action..mmmm, what was I saying? I'm very visual- so this commercial just does something for me.

  • Dont hate me, but I hate football. It seriously bores the hell out of me. I wont ever pretend I like it. This is the season that many of my friends abandon me for the games. I just can't join in; I just can't get into it. Sports are fun, watching them is fine.. although I would much rather be playing them. Some sports that I don't particularly care for are still fun to go to see live games, but there is nothing about american football that I like. It moves too slow, not enough blood or fractures.
Hockey, yes. Rugby, hell yes.
american football, hell no.
I'd watch bowling on tv first--EXTREMEbowling- full contact-- not your grandparents game. Think i'll pass that by the network..

Now that we have that understood.

  • I bought a SWAP sheet for the car section. Last time I purchased one I was under the impression that it was primarily for private sellers.. not 99% of the car section ads coming from commercial auto dealers?? I am miffed at this development. Maybe I will be able to find something in the sunday paper.

  • I have to write one more paper, two more presentations and a speech, and I am done with school. < One week. woo!

  • One chapter ends, and another begins.. I just await the word..

THats about it. Good night, peeps..



mrmike - 08/20/06 23:42
Word! There I said it. I got involved with the Bills to meet some people and experience some different stuff. The game is really secondary.It was like being a roadie almost. You're with the band, you're backstage, but you really aren't watching the concert.

That make sense?

08/19/2006 11:33 #36015

looking for treasures
Category: adventure
Haven't found stuff yet, (e:theecarey,239) but I haven't looked far.

Thanks (e:jill) --I think I will check out the As Is store. Other peoples funk does not deter me. Up until these past couple of years, I garbage picked most of my decor. Its amazing how great other people's junk can be made to look (and smell, haha).

Good suggestions, (e:leetee) and (e:jenks). Going to Ikea or buying anyhting Ikea is not in my budget at this time-- hehe, I don't think even the Big Box stores are in my budget either. Well, maybe. I guess I just need to go look, right? Its all an advneture :)

Garbage day, Salvation Army, Am Vets, Rummage Sales, yes,yes,yes!

Now I just need to score a truck or something.


On another note, (e:pyrcedgrrl) (and others) have informed me that I have yet to have a bonfire. At one gathering/party I had early July a bonfire was planned, but rain brought everyone inside. The rest of the summer had been toasty day and night-- doesn't really set a bonfire mood. Then its also been a busy summer-- most of the time I havent really known what I was doing until I was doing it. Craziness!!

sooooooooo a bonfire should still be had, ofcourse!!!!!!!! I think a fall bonfire would be nice-- cooler evenings, s'mores, scary stories, OooOooOoh and hot apple cider w/ cinnamon sticks!! :)

ooh, maybe pair it with a trek around haunted Old Fort Niagara. They do late night candle tours through the castles. Very fun.

alright.. my adventure continues..

later peeps :)


mrmike - 08/20/06 14:15
On Walden Ave, is the most poshest AMVETS store I've ever seen

08/16/2006 20:30 #36013

next step
Category: reflection
This week has indeed been good and interesting. (e:theecarey,236)

My goodness, things are changing up. I like the next step, or rather, leap in my life. fascinating.

It is all unfolding in the best way possible. I am full of anticipation..

and gratitude.




8 days.


"...We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?...."

Nelson Mandela
mrmike - 08/17/06 08:39
Good for you

08/17/2006 23:53 #36014

looking for a few things
Category: ramble
Where should I go to look for inexpensive book shelves, entertainment stand, dresser, lamps, side tables and other stuff of that nature? I don't know what exactly I need or what I am looking for, but I don't want to run all around trying to figure it out.

I figured some second hand stores would be good-- just don't know where the good ones are anymore, etc.

I am also looking for a rocking chair or two-- the one I have now sucks. I love to rock.

suggestions?


I think I have a headache. Or something tugging at my forehead. blah.

Its almost Friday, yay..

yet sooo much going on, and a few things up in the air. Its a waiting game now. I am supposed to have a break from work.. I need a couple of days to just relax. I am not making sense, no wonder my forehead feels knotted.

When does Shakespeare in the park end? I still need to see Twelfth Night.

and I still need to do the rest of my laundry* and check my mail. Apparently I havent checked my mail in some time, as the post office is holding it hostage. A little card from them told me this. Which is kind of funny since it is not dated and apparently I havent been around to check my mail and yet they stick it in my mailbox.

I'll go pick it all up tomorrow after work.

yawn

  • its almost done :)

Good night, sleep well, be safe and...... Happy Friday!!



leetee - 08/18/06 15:04
I agree with (e:Jenks) on Ikea. Ikea rocks. But if you don't feel like heading into Canada or down to Pitsburg (i think that's the closest one in the US.. sad, we need an Ikea to put Buffalo on the map!!), there's always Target. We've gotten some nice stuff there. :O)
jenks - 08/18/06 11:24
Ikea!!
jill - 08/18/06 10:57
Definitely go to the As-Is Store at the Salvation Army. It's on Military Rd. and it's jam-packed with furniture and loads of other crap.

However...it's only open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from like 10-4 I think.

.....and, if you are at all squeamish about smells, and dirt.....and/or digging through other people's stuff than you may want to stick to Amvets....

Good Luck!

08/14/2006 22:52 #36012

nuns rubbin' my buns
Category: silliness
where are my spoons?

I know it is crazy, but damn, I used to have spoons-- so many that they took up half the drawer-- and now I can't seem to find them. hmm. Who stole my spoons!?!? Its so bizarre! :)

I attempted to have cheerios for dinner. Silly me to think that i would have milk in my fridge that isn't a month old (July 21- close enough!). When I am super busy/not home I don't pay attention to the changing composition of the items in my fridge. bad bad bad.

So no cheerios for me. Not that it mattered, couldn't find a spoon anyway. ha!

I found a garden burger stashed away in the freezer. That worked.

This girl is going to bed early tonight. ok, so I say that every night- but I am half asleep as I write this, so it isn't much longer before I crash. Got a little more beat up at work today than I care for lately. My upper arm aches from the constant blows. I am in need of a massage. yup. I always say that, but then I never make an appointment for one. I totally want and need to. I hear that there is a local nun who can do the job?!?! hahahaha

I am looking for a spooky movie to go see or rent. Any suggestions?
theecarey - 08/16/06 20:40
thanks (e:metalpeter) and (e:mrmike) for your suggestions.I havent gone to the theater in awhile, so maybe I will try and do that.

If I rent a movie, there must be someone with me when I watch it. I dont do spooky by myself very well; I get too creeped out :)
metalpeter - 08/15/06 19:51
My only suggestion about the spoons that maybe they have been lost to the cats, or maybe they are with the disapearing socks. There is the off chance that the cats turned them into spiders so they would have something to eat. I know those are goofy wacky and not really possible but where else would they go.

Onto to the movies not sure really what kind of spookey or horror movies you like. But if you like the other Fianl Destination movies you might like the newest one (never saw it) I guess there is a feature where you pick some of the actions of the characters, I don't know if that then effects the story line of the movie or not. If you like movies like the grudge Maybe ask they have the Japanase horor movie it is based on. I havn't seen any in a long time so I don't really any good suggestions. If you are a fan of the Srceem Movies there is a story line that there adventures are turned into a movie called stab. I'm not sure if you can find that but I do know there is a Movie called Final Stab. I doubt I helped much.

A nun who does massages is funny. I wonder if any one has ever asked if she gives Happy Endings or if that is just for the Preists, I'm kidding of course but it still would be funny to ask if someone figures they are going to hell anyways. But maybe she has a good sense of Humor.
mrmike - 08/14/06 22:55
The new one from M. Night Shamalama ding dong is out or coming out - The Lady in the Water is the title I think. It stars Paul Giamatti and a bunch of other wet people - saw a coming attraction the other day