that there is a human being that does not know about what happened in India over the holiday weekend.
I work with someone who had NO FUCKING IDEA about the massacre in Mumbai and any sort of background on the story.
One of my biggest pet peeves are people who are clueless about the world we live in and the political/social context that shapes it.
I know at times I come off a vapid or self absorbed, but I read up on politics/current events like a mo fo. It just blows my mind that someone who watches TV could have missed the news updates.
Alright, I'm done with my rant. I just had to get that out.
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12/02/2008 13:50 #46923
I can not believe12/02/2008 12:52 #46922
40% off Boxed Sets at BordersUse code: CM2008 for 40% off all boxed set DVDs at Borders today. Limit of 2 sets of DVDs. I just used it and it works!
james - 12/02/08 13:39
YES! Murder She Wrote season 18 you will be mine!
YES! Murder She Wrote season 18 you will be mine!
12/01/2008 18:22 #46909
Liza is officialThank you for purchasing tickets on Ticketmaster.
Your order number for this purchase is [redacted]
You will receive your tickets via: Standard Mail - Your tickets will be mailed to your billing address and delivered no later than 48 hours before the event in a plain unmarked white envelope.
We'll email you when your tickets are printed and about to be shipped.
You purchased 1 ticket to:
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Liza's At the Palace
Palace Theatre New York, New York, NY
Sat, Dec 20, 2008 08:00 PM
Order for: Jessica Ho
Seat location: section ORCH, row W, seat 109
Total Charge: US $ 136.90
I'm gonna start working on my jazz hands. Oh and break out the sequin pants suit. Gotta be in full effect for Liza.
Your order number for this purchase is [redacted]
You will receive your tickets via: Standard Mail - Your tickets will be mailed to your billing address and delivered no later than 48 hours before the event in a plain unmarked white envelope.
We'll email you when your tickets are printed and about to be shipped.
You purchased 1 ticket to:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Liza's At the Palace
Palace Theatre New York, New York, NY
Sat, Dec 20, 2008 08:00 PM
Order for: Jessica Ho
Seat location: section ORCH, row W, seat 109
Total Charge: US $ 136.90
I'm gonna start working on my jazz hands. Oh and break out the sequin pants suit. Gotta be in full effect for Liza.
- Am I a gay man? Why do I constantly question myself on this topic?
joshua - 12/02/08 09:39
JJJAAAAAAZZZZ HAAAAANNNDDDDDSSS!!
JJJAAAAAAZZZZ HAAAAANNNDDDDDSSS!!
jacob - 12/02/08 02:45
I have to say she was so great on Arrested Development.
I have to say she was so great on Arrested Development.
james - 12/01/08 22:00
DON'T SAY THAT PAUL!
DON'T SAY THAT PAUL!
paul - 12/01/08 21:55
Well, that and the fact that this is probably her last tour.
Well, that and the fact that this is probably her last tour.
metalpeter - 12/01/08 19:13
Wow that is one costly ticket. But when I think about that it is most likely in some Old Fancy Place in NYC that might be a big part of the price.
Wow that is one costly ticket. But when I think about that it is most likely in some Old Fancy Place in NYC that might be a big part of the price.
matthew - 12/01/08 18:44
...and paul is LOVING it!
...and paul is LOVING it!
paul - 12/01/08 18:41
You are so gay. I was straight until I met you, lol. Right now (e:matthew) is making me listen to the Liza album.
You are so gay. I was straight until I met you, lol. Right now (e:matthew) is making me listen to the Liza album.
matthew - 12/01/08 18:30
You and I both know it's not a matter of how gay you are, but a matter of how much taste you have. :) Gays have better taste! :) I am officially jealous. Enjoy!
You and I both know it's not a matter of how gay you are, but a matter of how much taste you have. :) Gays have better taste! :) I am officially jealous. Enjoy!
12/01/2008 11:33 #46902
Blog-o-ramaI just discovered a blog of someone who was really anti blog. I passed the link on to my sister to get affirmation that my blog is better. This is the conversation that ensued:
hlokty33: [redacted blog web address]
hlokty33: his blog sucks, at least mine is better
shushu1015: i can't read that shit
shushu1015: it's boring
hlokty33: I know it makes me feel better that at least my blog is better than someone's.
hlokty33: [redacted blog web address]
hlokty33: his blog sucks, at least mine is better
shushu1015: i can't read that shit
shushu1015: it's boring
hlokty33: I know it makes me feel better that at least my blog is better than someone's.
12/01/2008 10:18 #46901
Gift ListsI just sent off my gift list to my mom. It had mostly books on it. I have this whole thing about asking for specific things. It's not like I'm 10 and can't afford anything. For the most part I can buy the things I need and if I want something I'll save up for it. If you have a gift list, why not just exchange piles of cash? I never ask people what they want. I like to give people gifts that are a surprise. Honestly I'd rather my mom just knit me an awesome scarf or sew me some pot holders. Things I can't make myself, but would love. That will never happen though. Instead my family always wants to do this extravagant gift exchange. It makes me sad.
jenks - 12/02/08 10:54
yeah, my mom is bugging me for a xmas list too. It's always hard for me to think of things I want- b/c usually I buy them for myself. And yeah, I hate asking for something specific and knowing what it cost.
But my mom refuses to give gift cards. she thinks it's a cop out.
And I kind of agree. I think it's a lot nicer to put some time and thought into picking a gift out for someone.
(I certainly don't mean to offend anyone that gives gift cards.)
yeah, my mom is bugging me for a xmas list too. It's always hard for me to think of things I want- b/c usually I buy them for myself. And yeah, I hate asking for something specific and knowing what it cost.
But my mom refuses to give gift cards. she thinks it's a cop out.
And I kind of agree. I think it's a lot nicer to put some time and thought into picking a gift out for someone.
(I certainly don't mean to offend anyone that gives gift cards.)
ladycroft - 12/02/08 04:03
now that i look back at my childhood i never got excited about 'wanting' something for christmas because we never made lists for santa. we just got a few small things sitting in a chair christmas morning (wrapping paper cost too much money). maybe it was best that way, you do appreciate whatever comes your way, and it certainly is a surprise :)
now that i look back at my childhood i never got excited about 'wanting' something for christmas because we never made lists for santa. we just got a few small things sitting in a chair christmas morning (wrapping paper cost too much money). maybe it was best that way, you do appreciate whatever comes your way, and it certainly is a surprise :)
metalpeter - 12/01/08 19:11
If a gift list is done right what you get will be a surprise see many things are listed and then the person chooses one or a couple of things or something based on that list, but you don't know what it is if there are many items.
If a gift list is done right what you get will be a surprise see many things are listed and then the person chooses one or a couple of things or something based on that list, but you don't know what it is if there are many items.
hodown - 12/01/08 12:01
I'm not a jerk. I think you SHOULD give me what you choose. I mean otherwise what's the point?
I'm not a jerk. I think you SHOULD give me what you choose. I mean otherwise what's the point?
lilho - 12/01/08 11:46
you are a huge jerk. i am not asking again. you get what i choose... it will be fabulous.
you are a huge jerk. i am not asking again. you get what i choose... it will be fabulous.
leetee - 12/01/08 10:50
My mom wants gift lists, too. I find it reminds me of being wee and making a list for santa, only the theme is far more boring since it is usually things i have to struggle to think of.
Like you, i prefer a gift to be a happy surprise. I just wish that i was better at it... i have so little practice.
Maybe next year, i will just take my chances and tell everyone to get me something they think i might like... or that they made.
My mom wants gift lists, too. I find it reminds me of being wee and making a list for santa, only the theme is far more boring since it is usually things i have to struggle to think of.
Like you, i prefer a gift to be a happy surprise. I just wish that i was better at it... i have so little practice.
Maybe next year, i will just take my chances and tell everyone to get me something they think i might like... or that they made.
There are some people who don't watch the news or read stuff other then sports because they don't care. Some of it is that they think all those other countries are god forsaken and no good anyways. But then there is the other view that all the news does is show the bad and not the good stories. There is also the view that it is all about money and that is all the news cares about so because of that you get tag lines and nothing in depth. Then some people don't follow the news because all it does is depress them. I will admit all of these are good reasons not to watch it, read it or listen to it. Besides if people talk about things at work then why not just get there take. I won't bring up the fact that maybe the person does follow the news but because of traveling or the holiday didn't see anything about it over that period of time. I know I don't like the news myself but I still expose my self to it anyways to see what I see that is interesting.
yeah, I'm super clueless, and even I knew about this.
And a guy at work (a rabbi) told me that the rabbi that was killed was a good friend of theirs. :( How awful.