I opened my sister's birthday gift to discover an unuuuuusually long sweatshirt from Victoria's Secret. My sister tends to be a little more fashion forward than myself, so I decided - strange as it seemed - it must be the new 'thing'. (I considered that it might be worn with leggings, but I'll be damned if I'm falling into that trend without a fight) Because a hockey game was on the agenda, I pulled it on over my tank and jeans and headed out. She didn't answer my call, so I sent a text. 'Just got your gift! Thanks! Wearing it to the game tonight'
About halfway through the first period I got a response. 'It's PAJAMAS! Oh my GOD!'
To Cam: 'Well it looks good with jeans too!'
To me: 'You. Are a Fashion Goddess.'
I suppose the upside was coming home, losing the pants, and jumping straight into bed. It's actually really comfortable - and when paired with knee length socks, makes for a pretty warm winter pajama set!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
(Not Quite So) Bright Shiny & New
The novelty of Colorado is wearing off.
Still love my job and apartment, life is good and all that jazz - but the prospect of spending my birthday AND Thanksgiving away from my friends and family is definitely starting to get to me. Oh, and if these ridiculous HEADACHES do not STOP, I swear by all that is holy I'll use my one and only power tool to drill a hole through my own temple.
My trip to Texas needs to come a little quicker, as does ski season.
Still love my job and apartment, life is good and all that jazz - but the prospect of spending my birthday AND Thanksgiving away from my friends and family is definitely starting to get to me. Oh, and if these ridiculous HEADACHES do not STOP, I swear by all that is holy I'll use my one and only power tool to drill a hole through my own temple.
My trip to Texas needs to come a little quicker, as does ski season.
Friday, October 17, 2008
I'm A Horrible Person...But I'm Willing To Admit It
I just had a moment that I bet some of you might secretly appreciate. While leaving happy birthday wishes on a friend's facebook profile, a name caught my eye and I had one of those OHMYGOD I completely forgot that person ever existed moments. In the same instant I remembered how horrible that individual was to me in the 3rd grade, and was pleased to discover that they've turned out looking like a severe undiagnosed case of hyperthyroidism. (This based completely on the eyes. To my great disappointment there was no evidence of goiter involvement)
I came to the realization that yes, sometimes I am a horrible person. Part of me wanted to see her profile and secretly hoped she majored in contemporary dance at the local junior college...her biggest accomplishment being a performance at the basketball game halftime against the Nowheresville Bearcats. I would hold my breath for awesomely hideous pictures of extra small spandex, teased up hair and hideous glitter eyeshadow...and feel totally and completely vindicated for the public ridicule of my hand-sewn buttonup jumper (thanks, Granny) that sad day on the playground some 16 years ago.
Who gets excited at petty stuff like that? Well my friends (McCain has infiltrated my blogging) that would be me. Kinda sad when you think about it, but my third grade self would have been pretty damned satisfied to see that picture!
In all honesty, she doesn't look that bad, and deep down inside somewhere I'd grudgingly admit that I really do hope she's doing well. I mean when it comes down to it I really only have so much bad juju to wish upon people who have done me wrong, and she wasn't quite horrible enough to make that cut. ;)
I came to the realization that yes, sometimes I am a horrible person. Part of me wanted to see her profile and secretly hoped she majored in contemporary dance at the local junior college...her biggest accomplishment being a performance at the basketball game halftime against the Nowheresville Bearcats. I would hold my breath for awesomely hideous pictures of extra small spandex, teased up hair and hideous glitter eyeshadow...and feel totally and completely vindicated for the public ridicule of my hand-sewn buttonup jumper (thanks, Granny) that sad day on the playground some 16 years ago.
Who gets excited at petty stuff like that? Well my friends (McCain has infiltrated my blogging) that would be me. Kinda sad when you think about it, but my third grade self would have been pretty damned satisfied to see that picture!
In all honesty, she doesn't look that bad, and deep down inside somewhere I'd grudgingly admit that I really do hope she's doing well. I mean when it comes down to it I really only have so much bad juju to wish upon people who have done me wrong, and she wasn't quite horrible enough to make that cut. ;)
Monday, October 13, 2008
Flu Vaccine: Inhale or Inject?
Flu season is upon us, and it's time to start taking preventative measures to avoid being curled in a ball wishing you were dead for 7 solid days.
Today I received my flu vaccine for the first time via intranasal spray. Although studies last year suggested that the FluMist version was slightly more effective than the injection, no one can be sure if last year's data is predictive of this year's vaccine- since the targeted viruses change each year.
My selection came less by careful study of the statistics and more as an aversion of needles and a sore arm. Unfortunately, as the FluMist is a live virus, I discovered that the side effects can be a tad more invasive.
I spent my afternoon/evening on the couch, lightheaded and with a massive crushing headache. All things considered, I probably would have gone with the sore shoulder if I had the decision to make all over again.
My sister (the aspiring nurse) suggested that I 'stick to tradition and get the injection.....GET IT?? STICK to tradition!?' Some help she is. Drive your "empathetic" little ass up here and get me a cold compress!
Today I received my flu vaccine for the first time via intranasal spray. Although studies last year suggested that the FluMist version was slightly more effective than the injection, no one can be sure if last year's data is predictive of this year's vaccine- since the targeted viruses change each year.
My selection came less by careful study of the statistics and more as an aversion of needles and a sore arm. Unfortunately, as the FluMist is a live virus, I discovered that the side effects can be a tad more invasive.
I spent my afternoon/evening on the couch, lightheaded and with a massive crushing headache. All things considered, I probably would have gone with the sore shoulder if I had the decision to make all over again.
My sister (the aspiring nurse) suggested that I 'stick to tradition and get the injection.....GET IT?? STICK to tradition!?' Some help she is. Drive your "empathetic" little ass up here and get me a cold compress!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Important!
I COMPLETELY left out the fact that it's also Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Props to all of you who support progress made through somatic stem cell research and those of you who have been touched by a strougle with breast cancer. Special shout out to Mrs. Trout and Granny Bev!
Go let somebody feel your boobies, it might save your life!
www.nbcam.org
Go let somebody feel your boobies, it might save your life!
www.nbcam.org
Halloween Costumes Rock
October contains the most monumentally amazing 31 days in the calendar year for multiple reasons.
- It's the epitome of fall. The temp. is no longer hot enough to melt your face off, but still warm enough that you don't wish you were indoors every time you step out. Not to sound too much like a tree hugging hippie, but the colors in nature are awesome. Then, of course, football's on all the time.
- My birthday is on the 22nd, which means 3 things. Cake, presents, and pumpkin parties. The firt two are undeniable perks for anyone who's reasonably sane. The third can be explored by a brief divergence to my childhood. My mother began 2 birthday traditions for me. 1) Make tootsie pops into ghosts to share at school (tissue, a marker, some ribbon and you're all set) and 2) Decorate miniature pumpkins at my party. I've kept the pumpkin party alive and whether it's just me and Steph or a big group of friends, I decorate a pumpkin every October. It's one of the highlights of my year. (Ranks up there with 4th of July fireworks, sparklers on new years, decorating Easter eggs and Christmas morning) This year it's looking like I might actually get a couple days of pumpkin fun. Can life get better? I submit that it can NOT!
- Dressing up for Halloween. I love coming up with Halloween costumes. As a kid I was afraid that you had to quit dressing up once you were an adult, but then came the memorable year that my parents both dressed as California Raisins and went out in public. Oh yes, friends. There is photo documentation from what seems to have been a reasonably unruly costume party.
This year, Halloween is going to be an especially great time for me, as it will be my first trip back to TEXAS! I'm so excited. Not only will it be halloween, but it's the weekend of the Tech Vs. Texas game in Lubbock. Wash your drinkin' pants, it's gonna be a good time! I'll have all kinds of friends and family in town for the game. I've been looking forward to this weekend since....oh....May-ish? I'm sure it will not disappoint. However, it is imperative that I have a kick-ass halloween costume. I'll have to try and outdo last year's Rainbow Brite.
So far, ideas include The leg lamp from A Christmas Story (original idea - awesome but incredibly random), Elastigirl from the Incredibles (could totally rock the hips), A gold medalist in the Sparkler Olympics (see entry), Little Bo Peep (awesome props...I'd bring a staff and some sort of sheep), and Alanis Morissette as God in Dogma (contingent upon me finding that awesome white plastic jacket she wore)
I need some more suggestions. Help, please!!
- It's the epitome of fall. The temp. is no longer hot enough to melt your face off, but still warm enough that you don't wish you were indoors every time you step out. Not to sound too much like a tree hugging hippie, but the colors in nature are awesome. Then, of course, football's on all the time.
- My birthday is on the 22nd, which means 3 things. Cake, presents, and pumpkin parties. The firt two are undeniable perks for anyone who's reasonably sane. The third can be explored by a brief divergence to my childhood. My mother began 2 birthday traditions for me. 1) Make tootsie pops into ghosts to share at school (tissue, a marker, some ribbon and you're all set) and 2) Decorate miniature pumpkins at my party. I've kept the pumpkin party alive and whether it's just me and Steph or a big group of friends, I decorate a pumpkin every October. It's one of the highlights of my year. (Ranks up there with 4th of July fireworks, sparklers on new years, decorating Easter eggs and Christmas morning) This year it's looking like I might actually get a couple days of pumpkin fun. Can life get better? I submit that it can NOT!
- Dressing up for Halloween. I love coming up with Halloween costumes. As a kid I was afraid that you had to quit dressing up once you were an adult, but then came the memorable year that my parents both dressed as California Raisins and went out in public. Oh yes, friends. There is photo documentation from what seems to have been a reasonably unruly costume party.
This year, Halloween is going to be an especially great time for me, as it will be my first trip back to TEXAS! I'm so excited. Not only will it be halloween, but it's the weekend of the Tech Vs. Texas game in Lubbock. Wash your drinkin' pants, it's gonna be a good time! I'll have all kinds of friends and family in town for the game. I've been looking forward to this weekend since....oh....May-ish? I'm sure it will not disappoint. However, it is imperative that I have a kick-ass halloween costume. I'll have to try and outdo last year's Rainbow Brite.
So far, ideas include The leg lamp from A Christmas Story (original idea - awesome but incredibly random), Elastigirl from the Incredibles (could totally rock the hips), A gold medalist in the Sparkler Olympics (see entry), Little Bo Peep (awesome props...I'd bring a staff and some sort of sheep), and Alanis Morissette as God in Dogma (contingent upon me finding that awesome white plastic jacket she wore)
I need some more suggestions. Help, please!!
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