Last weekend I was in Premier and exclaimed "Oh my god! Swiss wine? That has to be terrible!" and picked up a bottle. A pinot noir with a label that looks like a Marsden Hartley treatment of the Swiss flag.
Well, it was terrible. It tasted like jammy prison hooch. So much so I was picking phantom raspberry seeds from my teeth and a drug offenders penis from places lower. An hour after my single glass I am hungover.
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05/07/2008 21:14 #44267
Hungover already?05/07/2008 09:24 #44261
Good News, Better News.Hi,
This isn't about politics for the most part. It is about my next favorite topic, me. So last night, my man did better than all of the polls predicted except one, and that polling place has a horrible track record. But then, I was reading this morning and I took a look at my bookmark. It is a letter from the bank with my student loans. As it turns out, I owe about 20,000 less than I thought. Which means my monthly payments are about half what I thought they would be.
I am so happy this morning.
Kisses,
-James
This isn't about politics for the most part. It is about my next favorite topic, me. So last night, my man did better than all of the polls predicted except one, and that polling place has a horrible track record. But then, I was reading this morning and I took a look at my bookmark. It is a letter from the bank with my student loans. As it turns out, I owe about 20,000 less than I thought. Which means my monthly payments are about half what I thought they would be.
I am so happy this morning.
Kisses,
-James
metalpeter - 05/07/08 19:08
Just a suggestion. Since your loan is lower you will pay less a month and the loan will get paid off at the same time it would have if it was more then what you thought it is now. If that was clear then you will get what I mean. If you have the money why not pay what you thought you where going to pay or at least close to it. Different loans are Different but most of the time any extra money you send (unless it is double you payment then they count it as two months) get applied to the perrium amount. If they don't do it and put it towards the interest there should be a way to let them know to put it to the preium. If you only pay the interest your loan will never go away.
Just a suggestion. Since your loan is lower you will pay less a month and the loan will get paid off at the same time it would have if it was more then what you thought it is now. If that was clear then you will get what I mean. If you have the money why not pay what you thought you where going to pay or at least close to it. Different loans are Different but most of the time any extra money you send (unless it is double you payment then they count it as two months) get applied to the perrium amount. If they don't do it and put it towards the interest there should be a way to let them know to put it to the preium. If you only pay the interest your loan will never go away.
james - 05/07/08 15:28
Thanks Paul for the edit. And yes, it is awesome.
Tad: My rate is not happy happy like those damn 9/11 babies. But as long as your's is under ten we should be good.
Thanks Paul for the edit. And yes, it is awesome.
Tad: My rate is not happy happy like those damn 9/11 babies. But as long as your's is under ten we should be good.
libertad - 05/07/08 14:08
What a relief! I wonder what your rate is? Maybe you shouldn't tell me because if it is lower than mine I will probably hate you. Ok not really, but still it does tend to make me angry.
What a relief! I wonder what your rate is? Maybe you shouldn't tell me because if it is lower than mine I will probably hate you. Ok not really, but still it does tend to make me angry.
paul - 05/07/08 09:50
You forgot the "less" which is what I assume you meant seeing as the paments are halved. That is awesome.
You forgot the "less" which is what I assume you meant seeing as the paments are halved. That is awesome.
05/06/2008 14:21 #44254
She Beat John McCain in a Shot ContestCategory: politics
Not having any legitimate arguments as to why she should still be in the race or why her opponent is unfit to lead camp Clinton offers a new argument:
Hillary Clinton is the Only Candidate Who Can Drink John McCain Under the Table
Is this the funniest moment of the campaign, or the saddest?
Hillary Clinton is the Only Candidate Who Can Drink John McCain Under the Table
Is this the funniest moment of the campaign, or the saddest?
fellyconnelly - 05/07/08 07:18
I would prefer a keg stand kind of president, not a shot queen.
I would prefer a keg stand kind of president, not a shot queen.
tinypliny - 05/06/08 23:06
And now, bringing you, live from the streets, the voice of the "MAAAAAAAANnnnn at the POOOOllll":
"Hillary Clinton. I think an alcoholic president is overdue."
And now, bringing you, live from the streets, the voice of the "MAAAAAAAANnnnn at the POOOOllll":
"Hillary Clinton. I think an alcoholic president is overdue."
05/06/2008 12:19 #44253
Stop Interviewing Stupid People, Please.Category: politics
Why do they do it?
With this extended primary season I have spent many a Tuesday listening to the radio while at work. It is still way too early in the day for the news to be able to report anything, but they do anyway. They talk to someone from each candidate's office, they chat with someone from the state's election committee, and then they interview the most uninteresting people on the planet.
This is the person who says something like "I am voting for Barack Obama because it is time we had an African American president." or "Hillary Clinton. I think a woman president is overdue." or "I don't know who to vote for, I am torn."
1) Yes, getting a black man in office will be revolutionary. Any black man. As long as they are black.
2) Men are from Mars and women are from Venus. Mars is the god of war, and so a woman will get us out of Iraq.
3) You aren't sure yet? You do know this primary has been running for over half a year, right? Were you in a coma or something and just woke up?
But these are the people who invariable get interviewed for their 'man at the poll' sound clip. Why do they feel the need to do this. When there is a story about pork contamination they don't ask random people for their opinions on hot dogs.
ugh, can this election be over now?
With this extended primary season I have spent many a Tuesday listening to the radio while at work. It is still way too early in the day for the news to be able to report anything, but they do anyway. They talk to someone from each candidate's office, they chat with someone from the state's election committee, and then they interview the most uninteresting people on the planet.
This is the person who says something like "I am voting for Barack Obama because it is time we had an African American president." or "Hillary Clinton. I think a woman president is overdue." or "I don't know who to vote for, I am torn."
1) Yes, getting a black man in office will be revolutionary. Any black man. As long as they are black.
2) Men are from Mars and women are from Venus. Mars is the god of war, and so a woman will get us out of Iraq.
3) You aren't sure yet? You do know this primary has been running for over half a year, right? Were you in a coma or something and just woke up?
But these are the people who invariable get interviewed for their 'man at the poll' sound clip. Why do they feel the need to do this. When there is a story about pork contamination they don't ask random people for their opinions on hot dogs.
ugh, can this election be over now?
fellyconnelly - 05/07/08 07:20
i want it over... i remember in previous elections when i was trying to figure out what the hell was goingon with the electoral college. now there are superdelagates. plllleaasee be over with now thanks
i want it over... i remember in previous elections when i was trying to figure out what the hell was goingon with the electoral college. now there are superdelagates. plllleaasee be over with now thanks
mike - 05/06/08 19:11
i like hilary cuz she looks like my friends mom. yeah thats prolly the main reason when you get right down to it.
i like hilary cuz she looks like my friends mom. yeah thats prolly the main reason when you get right down to it.
james - 05/06/08 13:34
I am cool with people voting for stupid reasons, I just don't know why they need to be interviewed.
I am cool with people voting for stupid reasons, I just don't know why they need to be interviewed.
carolinian - 05/06/08 13:33
I agree that #1 and #2 are dumb, but I disagree with #3. I personally find all three candidates, Obama, Clinton, and McCain compelling in their own individual ways, and this election's very unique in that I find it a very tough call as to what I'd want in the white house: unifying oratorial skills (Obama), strong political saavy (Clinton), or personal experience with controversial and unconventional wars (McCain).
I agree that #1 and #2 are dumb, but I disagree with #3. I personally find all three candidates, Obama, Clinton, and McCain compelling in their own individual ways, and this election's very unique in that I find it a very tough call as to what I'd want in the white house: unifying oratorial skills (Obama), strong political saavy (Clinton), or personal experience with controversial and unconventional wars (McCain).
joshua - 05/06/08 12:56
This is fairly common. Most people, when pressed on why they want to vote for X candidate, have incredibly stupid responses... particularly when their interest in a candidate is more emotional than cerebral.
This is fairly common. Most people, when pressed on why they want to vote for X candidate, have incredibly stupid responses... particularly when their interest in a candidate is more emotional than cerebral.
04/29/2008 14:37 #44185
Allentown Athletix: Part the FifthCategory: gym
Hi,
The final figures are in. First, Bill and Pete at Allentown Athletix are both a pleasure to work with. If they google AA and find this journal, thank you guys, you kick several flavors of ass.
It will work to $299 in one payment or $50 for six months. That is still a $170 savings. Again, it is preferred that a payment in full is made.
So, you may sign your souls over to me via this final head count. This is starting to feel like an elementary school field trip with all this counting.
Me
Jim
Paul
Terry (I am going to assume yes because Paul is in)
Fing
Dave
Yvonne
Steve! (Thanks for joining us)
Mike (?)
Chico
So, confirm and we can get started.
The final figures are in. First, Bill and Pete at Allentown Athletix are both a pleasure to work with. If they google AA and find this journal, thank you guys, you kick several flavors of ass.
It will work to $299 in one payment or $50 for six months. That is still a $170 savings. Again, it is preferred that a payment in full is made.
So, you may sign your souls over to me via this final head count. This is starting to feel like an elementary school field trip with all this counting.
Me
Jim
Paul
Terry (I am going to assume yes because Paul is in)
Fing
Dave
Yvonne
Steve! (Thanks for joining us)
Mike (?)
Chico
So, confirm and we can get started.
james - 05/01/08 09:43
I don't believe they do. It doesn't mention it on their site. Sorry.
I don't believe they do. It doesn't mention it on their site. Sorry.
megan - 05/01/08 09:40
James, do they have a daycare? If so I'm totally in.
James, do they have a daycare? If so I'm totally in.
fellyconnelly - 05/01/08 07:48
jeaaalous
jeaaalous
tiburon1724 - 04/30/08 22:18
tomorrow I will go check the place out, James. I think you said you were waiting until this coming weekend so I will definitely let you know my decision by then!
tomorrow I will go check the place out, James. I think you said you were waiting until this coming weekend so I will definitely let you know my decision by then!
james - 04/30/08 21:39
Felly: I will always adore you, no matter what.
Tibs: Ju Jutsu is very interesting, even more tempting than the Belly Dancing class. I took a class in it in college (1 credit PE classes are so much fun) and it was a blast. It is also a great workout. Your heart rate is up, you stretch your muscles and joints and is way more fun than pounding out thirty minutes on a treadmill.
Felly: I will always adore you, no matter what.
Tibs: Ju Jutsu is very interesting, even more tempting than the Belly Dancing class. I took a class in it in college (1 credit PE classes are so much fun) and it was a blast. It is also a great workout. Your heart rate is up, you stretch your muscles and joints and is way more fun than pounding out thirty minutes on a treadmill.
tiburon1724 - 04/30/08 21:33
That Ju Jitsu class makes it tempting! But I've joined 2 gyms before and gone a total of 5 times to both gyms so I don't know...and I lived directly across the street from one...Allentown Athletix is 5 miles away - I just don't trust that I'd drag my sorry ass in there! anyone else interested in Ju Jitsu? :)
That Ju Jitsu class makes it tempting! But I've joined 2 gyms before and gone a total of 5 times to both gyms so I don't know...and I lived directly across the street from one...Allentown Athletix is 5 miles away - I just don't trust that I'd drag my sorry ass in there! anyone else interested in Ju Jitsu? :)
fellyconnelly - 04/30/08 05:42
after the last (and next) week i will probably not be able to afford it.... thank you to fate which has managed to wipe out my bank account all at once.
after the last (and next) week i will probably not be able to afford it.... thank you to fate which has managed to wipe out my bank account all at once.
Love KITH.
ooh, you felt awesome. Yeah, blame it on (e:jon)
I need to drink this thing. So apt for today. Day of the Damned Drain.
Sure, next time try the Latvian champagne. It's in with the other champagnes, but placed in a manner that makes you think maybe they're a little bit ashamed that they thought they could ever sell any. The label is inexplicably in Russian and I don't remember what it's called, but it's unspeakably awful.
- Z