So, my parents 32 wedding anniversary is today and they decided to take this entire week of for vacation. Somewhere along the way I decided to convince them that they should come to Buffalo to visit me. I have always wanted them to come here but now Felly and I are worrying about things like, we have no AC, will they sleep in our bed? Is that weird? Should we put them on the fold out couch (which ralphie peed on last night)? What the hell am I going to do with them? Its kinda gross today and I think that they have been to the falls before, so thats out. Whose got ideas?
On top of that, I am really really really sick. like winter time sick. This doens't happen to me but I was up all night last night because my throat and lungs are on fire and I am dry coughing and it hurts. Sucky pants. I could complain forever about this. But I won't. Wish me luck.
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07/09/2008 10:50 #44910
MEh.07/07/2008 20:07 #44896
Home/HomeI just got back from my week long vacay to my original "home" and am now back to my current "home". I feel like Ralphie has grown a few inches in this short amount of time. I hope he stops growing soon. His pene has also gotten bigger and thicker and grosser. Ah well. While waiting patiently for (e:fellyconnelly) to get home, I took the belief o matic cause I'm bored.
1. Unitarian Universalism (100%)
2. Secular Humanism (91%)
3. Liberal Quakers (79%)
4. Theravada Buddhism (75%)
5. Neo-Pagan (74%)
6. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (63%)
7. Nontheist (63%)
8. New Age (61%)
9. Reform Judaism (47%)
10. Mahayana Buddhism (46%)
11. Taoism (41%)
12. New Thought (33%)
13. Bahá'à Faith (31%)
14. Orthodox Quaker (31%)
15. Scientology (30%)
16. Sikhism (23%)
17. Jainism (21%)
18. Orthodox Judaism (20%)
19. Christian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) (19%)
20. Seventh Day Adventist (17%)
21. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) (15%)
22. Hinduism (15%)
23. Jehovah's Witness (15%)
24. Eastern Orthodox (12%)
25. Islam (12%)
26. Roman Catholic (12%)
27. Mainline to Conservative Christian/Protestant (10%)
1. Unitarian Universalism (100%)
2. Secular Humanism (91%)
3. Liberal Quakers (79%)
4. Theravada Buddhism (75%)
5. Neo-Pagan (74%)
6. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (63%)
7. Nontheist (63%)
8. New Age (61%)
9. Reform Judaism (47%)
10. Mahayana Buddhism (46%)
11. Taoism (41%)
12. New Thought (33%)
13. Bahá'à Faith (31%)
14. Orthodox Quaker (31%)
15. Scientology (30%)
16. Sikhism (23%)
17. Jainism (21%)
18. Orthodox Judaism (20%)
19. Christian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) (19%)
20. Seventh Day Adventist (17%)
21. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) (15%)
22. Hinduism (15%)
23. Jehovah's Witness (15%)
24. Eastern Orthodox (12%)
25. Islam (12%)
26. Roman Catholic (12%)
27. Mainline to Conservative Christian/Protestant (10%)
tinypliny - 07/08/08 10:46
Four of our top-five match (except for the Theravada Buddhism).
Four of our top-five match (except for the Theravada Buddhism).
06/29/2008 11:22 #44817
What you missedCategory: buffalo
Although last night was fairly small because of the time switch, there were still some damn good battles...here is an example of what you missed!!
If you like this we have mad videos up of last night's battle and older ones at (e:fellyconnelly) 's Youtube:
you can also find cute Ralphie vids there too cause we know you love him!!!
If you like this we have mad videos up of last night's battle and older ones at (e:fellyconnelly) 's Youtube:
you can also find cute Ralphie vids there too cause we know you love him!!!
fellyconnelly - 06/30/08 11:24
we can't really spin at all.... to be honest with you. (e:lauren) gets dizzy.
we can't really spin at all.... to be honest with you. (e:lauren) gets dizzy.
tinypliny - 06/29/08 17:17
WHOA! Can you spin like that????
WHOA! Can you spin like that????
james - 06/29/08 12:12
holy shit that is crazy.
holy shit that is crazy.
06/28/2008 15:59 #44811
Tonight you're gonna see some breakin!TONIGHT TONIGHT TONIGHT
Ok, Im sure you are all sick of this by now...last one I promise!
Battle @ Buffalo
TONIGHT
5:00 pm - 8ish??
910 Main St
(Above Hyatt's Art Store just south of Allen station)
$4
First is pop n lock/funk styles battle
then
Bboy/Bgirl breakin battle
werd
Ok, Im sure you are all sick of this by now...last one I promise!
Battle @ Buffalo
TONIGHT
5:00 pm - 8ish??
910 Main St
(Above Hyatt's Art Store just south of Allen station)
$4
First is pop n lock/funk styles battle
then
Bboy/Bgirl breakin battle
werd
tinypliny - 06/28/08 20:35
Didn't make it. Sucky me. :/
Didn't make it. Sucky me. :/
06/26/2008 11:58 #44790
WowSometimes I like to go back and read old journals. I did this with Livejournal awhile back and sometimes it is just downright awkward, othertimes hilarious and others uncomprehensible. While reading my old journals here, I must say that I am a little surprised at how articulate I sound. I think I have some weird picture of my writing and knowledge in my head that simply doesn't match reality...like looking through one of those wacky carnival mirrors. I often wonder how it is that I can sound so damn smart when writing though my fingers but when I try to open my mouth things just don't quite match up. Its all coming from the same place, but something just doesn't translate.
I wrote a paper this last semester based on "participant observation" of the Battle @Buffalo community and three hour long interviews and last night I gave it to two of my interviewees to read. Weird. I spent countless hours preparing for and writing that paper and then handing it over to actual human beings, as opposed to professors, who clearly are not human beings, was very strange. I think that it really shows how locked up in academia I am. To write and academic paper and give it to an academic to read is one thing, but to give to someone "outside" is a whole nother ball game. I hope it doesn't come off as snooty and out of touch and elitist and all that shit that I hate and have spent a lot of time trying not to do, but the truth is, sometimes you have to play the game. I hope they give me their honest opinions, either way.
Anyways, I have my first wedding to attend next weekend and yes, I bought a dress. I dragged Felly to about 15 different stores before finding a very simple brown dress. I even bought some nice dressy sandals that aren't terrible and may be worn elsewhere...maybe. If you are lucky I will post a pic of me in it...maybe.
I wrote a paper this last semester based on "participant observation" of the Battle @Buffalo community and three hour long interviews and last night I gave it to two of my interviewees to read. Weird. I spent countless hours preparing for and writing that paper and then handing it over to actual human beings, as opposed to professors, who clearly are not human beings, was very strange. I think that it really shows how locked up in academia I am. To write and academic paper and give it to an academic to read is one thing, but to give to someone "outside" is a whole nother ball game. I hope it doesn't come off as snooty and out of touch and elitist and all that shit that I hate and have spent a lot of time trying not to do, but the truth is, sometimes you have to play the game. I hope they give me their honest opinions, either way.
Anyways, I have my first wedding to attend next weekend and yes, I bought a dress. I dragged Felly to about 15 different stores before finding a very simple brown dress. I even bought some nice dressy sandals that aren't terrible and may be worn elsewhere...maybe. If you are lucky I will post a pic of me in it...maybe.
tinypliny - 06/26/08 22:51
I feel like that all the time...
Don't deprive us of pictures!! You are GORGEOUS and we DESERVE pictures! :)
I feel like that all the time...
Don't deprive us of pictures!! You are GORGEOUS and we DESERVE pictures! :)
If they are still here this weekend you can take them to the Taste of Buffalo
If they like art there are all kinds of small galleries around Buffalo, I haven't been in a long time but isn't there I Grififs Sculpture Park that I have heard is fun from both (e:theecarey) and (e:ladycroft). If they like Jimmie Vaughn he is playing the square on Thursday On Sat. and Sun. there is the taste of Buffalo. I'm not sure what they are all of but there are tours of buffalo and there is an open bus one.
Sorry to hear you're sick. I have been too, so i have sympathies.
I totally understand the logistic issues you have with your parents visiting. I always had the same thing going on before i married someone who owned a house. I always thought the most appropriate thing would be to offer the bed and bedroom to guests, even if they are parents. Just use fresh clean sheets and it's not too weird. And then you get to sleep on the Ralphie pee...
As far as things to do, i am with both Tiny and MrMike, they want to see you and the rest is just gravy. I think that Albright Knox is great on a rainy day, if they like to get their art on. In the art realm, there is also the Castellani Museum :::link::: It's not that big, and a wee bit of a drive, but the work hanging is quality.
Have fun and feel better soon!
In terms of stuff to do, Chatauqua (sp) Institute can be cool. A day trip to Niagara on the Lake has a lot of restaurants and happy wandering. Take em up to Clifton Hill in the falls, a little bit of everything there.
And Tiny is right, the folks want to see you and that you're in a good place. Don't sweat the small stuff. On the upside, they're your folks -- start thinking of a place you and felly want to go for a dinner and ya'know.....
The best thing about this scenario is they are your parents. :) I wouldn't worry about any of this too much. They probably won't care too much about anything else since they are with you! If they like Thai food, I recommend lunch/dinner at the Taste of Thai on Hertel and Norfolk(??? or something similar to that name). On rainy gloomy days, I like to go to the topmost level of Roswell's parking ramp and watch the Downtown Skyline weathering the grey onslaught. The wind strikes your face in a pleasant mist and Buffalo's skyline inspires you to think. But that's just me. How about a movie... or maybe a musical? Wicked is playing at Shea's. But in a recent miff-off I had with my friend I learnt that the tickets are overpriced and not worth it. A walk on the harbour is also nice - you might have a gorgeous sunset today. Watch it with some delicious custard/ice-cream. If you are in the mood for something fancy and Italian (and heavy) comfort food, La Tee Da (next to Rust Belt Bookstore on Allen) might be a good choice. Further away, you could go for a hike through Watkin's Glenn or maybe Letchworth? But that might not be so pleasant if you are sick. Or you could cook at home and just talk? Make hot soup and maybe bake cakes and cookies together? That might be excellent for a rainy day. I also recommend that you do some steam inhalation (with Vicks or eucalyptus oil) to get rid of the itchy throat issues. Drink plenty of fluids.
Good Luck! I am sure things will go just fine and you will have a whale of a time with your parents!