I love Christmas. My bank account does NOT love Christmas. However, I have sworn that (aside from the 3 stocking stuffers I have yet to purchase) I am FINISHED Christmas shopping! I'm not allowed to spend any more money. Besides, I don't think I can fit any more boxes in my suitcase when I fly back home for the holidays.
I wrapped the last of my gifts last night and they're sitting all shiny and beautiful under the tree, absorbing the magic of Christmas untill the 25th!
Happy holiday season!!
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Single Ladies...and Christmas
A conversation with a couple of great girls over dinner and drinks last night made me want to learn the dance to Beyonce's Single Ladies video. I realize that learning the dance moves to a music video is soooo 7th grade but I have this to say in my defense: DAMN! Have you SEEN the video!? And in stilettos, no less! Maybe if my sister came to visit and we learned it together it would be a little less lame. Maybe. Of course that would require prying the talons of nursing school and Delta Zeta out of her long enough to allow for 2 carefree days in Denver with me. *sigh* I miss her!
In other news, I just removed a splinter from my right hand with a surgical scalpel and it feels soooo much better. I came by two of them in a Christmas tree assembly incident last night, but I was in such a good mood that I really didn't care. Getting the Christmas tree up means that it's official and I can enjoy the holiday. I love sitting on the couch with the fire going and watching the lights twinkle. Possibly with a lil' Bailey's and hot chocolate. Mmmmm Christmas :) I put up the tree and hung my ornaments with a Charlie Brown Christmas on the TV while looking out my patio to see the beautiful Colorado snow falling. It's absolutely *gorgeous* here and I'm so happy that I get to enjoy this for a few months! It also makes me want to go skiing really badly. I'm hoping that next weekend can be my inaugural trip!
I'll leave you to a fun video. Here's to hoping I can beat this performance if I do attempt the Single Ladies feat ;) Enjoy!
In other news, I just removed a splinter from my right hand with a surgical scalpel and it feels soooo much better. I came by two of them in a Christmas tree assembly incident last night, but I was in such a good mood that I really didn't care. Getting the Christmas tree up means that it's official and I can enjoy the holiday. I love sitting on the couch with the fire going and watching the lights twinkle. Possibly with a lil' Bailey's and hot chocolate. Mmmmm Christmas :) I put up the tree and hung my ornaments with a Charlie Brown Christmas on the TV while looking out my patio to see the beautiful Colorado snow falling. It's absolutely *gorgeous* here and I'm so happy that I get to enjoy this for a few months! It also makes me want to go skiing really badly. I'm hoping that next weekend can be my inaugural trip!
I'll leave you to a fun video. Here's to hoping I can beat this performance if I do attempt the Single Ladies feat ;) Enjoy!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Ass Cancer
This is an excerpt from a novel I'm reading, and it's dedicated to everyone I met in my brief stint at Carino's.
'Doug, our bartender, wishes "ass cancer" on rude customers and customers who show up when we have no more customers and are about to close. Then we have to stay open for -- at least -- an extra hour plus, just for these jackasses -- and they always come. So when I tell Doug about Table 23 he walks over and gives them the "ass cancer hex." I don't know what in entails because I've never seen him do it. But just knowing that he did makes me feel better already.'
Stupid and Contagious by Caprice Crane
Cheers to all who know what the situation's like, and to those who don't -- don't be the jackass. You might just wind up with ass cancer...or at least spit in your food.
'Doug, our bartender, wishes "ass cancer" on rude customers and customers who show up when we have no more customers and are about to close. Then we have to stay open for -- at least -- an extra hour plus, just for these jackasses -- and they always come. So when I tell Doug about Table 23 he walks over and gives them the "ass cancer hex." I don't know what in entails because I've never seen him do it. But just knowing that he did makes me feel better already.'
Stupid and Contagious by Caprice Crane
Cheers to all who know what the situation's like, and to those who don't -- don't be the jackass. You might just wind up with ass cancer...or at least spit in your food.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Fashion Goddess
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!
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!
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!
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