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A Perfectly Pointless Potluck Entry

I am no longer allowing myself to go to Barnes and Noble without supervision. I tend to have a severe lack of self-control when I’m in there. I LOVE books, guys. And around every corner I find one, two, or three more that I want. Last night, I picked up:

Ten Minute Yoga for Flexibility & Focus (from the Bargin Bin)
Away Laughing on a Fast Camel: Even More Confessions of Georgia Nicolson
Webster’s New World Power Vocabulary vol. 2 (from Bargin Bin)
Angry Little Girls.

I WANT THIS: The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language. Drooooool. Call me sad if you want, but I love dictionaries. LOVE.THEM.

(I used to hate them in 3rd grade–I’m sure my teacher would be shocked to see the word buff I’ve become.)

I’d actually love one of those dictionaries that are so large they have to have their own stands. Like the ones at the library. Whoa.

OR THIS: Twenty Volume Oxford English Dictionary set. $1,350.00!!!! Sacre bleu & Mon Dieu!!!!

Went to Target yesterday and went a little bit crazy. I got a Sonicare Toothbrush and whoa. I love it. πŸ™‚ I used a sonic toothbrush years and years ago before they even became “trendy,” and I loved it then. But the company stopped making them, and it got to the point where it would never hold a charge anymore, so no more sonic toothbrush for me. Until last night! YAY!

I’m hungry.

OOoooOooo! It’s supposed to be such a pretty day today!! Temps in the 70s, sunshine! πŸ™‚ My favorite kind of weather! Ooo, Spring please hurry. I am so sick of the winter and cold and greys. I’m ready for nice weather and parties and cookouts (yummy hamburgers on a grill!) and parks, driving barefoot, game nights, and fun,fun,fun!

(Plus, Chris got a big a$$ bonus so we’re finally getting air conditioning! PARTY-TIME!!!)

So UNFOCUSED! Mmyeah, can you say SPRING FEVER??!?!??!

I should get new glasses. I love my drill mounts but they are a right pain in the arse to maintain. They loosen way too often.

And if I want a job in Communication, I’m going to have to leave Nationwide. I’ve lost count of all the jobs I’ve applied for and gotten rejected every single bloody time. If they’d just INTERVIEW me they could see…but they keep yanking in people off the streets. Grrrrrrr. How can someone off the street know more about the company than someone who’s worked here for SIX YEARS?

I know what it is. They see “Administrative Secretary” and immediately think “she’s stupid.” I don’t know why I even bother, here. Secretaries get no love, no respect. So, I’m going to have to keep looking elsewhere.

Everyone keep me in your thoughts and prayers. I am ripe, absolutely RIPE for a new career; one that is closer to my passion of editing/proofreading/writing.

Switching gears…

Have you ever had a feeling, unexplained, that something yummy and exciting was going to happen? I’m getting that feeling now. It’s rare; this blind optimism, this anticipation and tingly hope. I wonder if it’s because it’s sunny and warm outside? Or maybe because I’m wearing lots of pink today? Or perhaps it’s because I’m finally starting to feel more normal and less sick!! I feel like I have energy for days. IT’S GREAT! πŸ˜€

I almost broke down and bought one of those “Gossip Girl” books, but decided against it because I prefer first-person told stories over third-person told stories, especially in YA novels. Then I almost bought Broken China, and I think I still might, actually.

Has anyone read those A-List books? What do you think?

Ack. My reading list is growing quicker than my income. Methinks it’s time to head to the library again. Reserve and self-checkout is a beautiful thing. Quick, painless, and I come away with BOOKS!!!!! πŸ˜€

Deb
You are Deb and you could drink whole milk if you
wanted.

Which Napoleon Dynamite character are you?
brought to you by Quizilla

Bahahaha! πŸ™‚ I like Deb. And I use Caboodles. πŸ˜‰

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Fill out PLEASES!

I __________ Ronni.

Ronni is __________.

Ronni & I are __________.

I wish Ronni and I were __________.

If I were alone in a room with Ronni, I would __________.

I want Ronni to know __________.

I think Ronni should __________.

Ronni needs __________.

I want to __________ with Ronni.

Ronni reminds me of __________.

Someday Ronni will/may __________.

Without Ronni, __________.

The worst thing about Ronni is __________.

The best thing about Ronni is __________.

I am __________ with Ronni.

Is it just me, or do some of those questions seem loaded?

Speaking of questions, I’m REALLY behind on my “ask me anything” thingamabopper. Bear with me. I’ll get to them soon.

Game Night. It’s time to start planning! I guess I’ll wait ’til after we get the air conditioning to have it so people won’t be overly warm in our house. Last year’s was SO MUCH FUN, I can’t wait to have another one. *dances* Game Night Game Night Game Night PARTAY!!!!!! πŸ˜€

McDonalds for lunch today, I think! YAY!

I love it when I’m in a great mood.

‘Til later!

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Interesting Weekend

Spent Friday night with my brother and Aidan. That was great. It’s always amazing to hang out with Rob. Took them to Max & Erma’s and then we went to Best Buy. I bought Popular The 2nd Season on DVD. Actually, Mommy did. I used the gift card she gave me. πŸ™‚ After that, I went to Craig’s where a bunch of people were hanging out and watching the basketball games. Brackets, brackets, brackets. Lord help me.

Joshua A: Cats gone wild!

Most of the day Saturday was spent with a home improvement guy. We *almost* got what he was offering, but Chris got 2nd thoughts so we decided against it. Saturday evening, Chris and I took Becky out to dinner at House of Japan. We ate sushi! (I am so excited that Becky is into sushi now!) I ate other stuff too; too much food. The chef was hilarious. I took pictures. Will have them up soon, I hope.

After dinner, Chris and Aidan went to Craig’s and I came home. I was tired and not feeling well, so I cleaned my room and did my hair. Then I turned in around 1030ish. Early night for me!

Church was cool. I was disappointed that we were not allowed to sit on the floor in the back anymore. I rather liked it there. Todd A was back in town for the weekend; it was great to see him. Saw Garth too, who I’d missed a LOT. We had lunch at Cheeseburger In Paradise which was quite yummy. I brought a lot home, though. Katie gave me a mini-massage which was incredible. She’s so good! Spent most of the day with Bizzy which was a ton of fun, especially since we spent most of the time in Best Buy speaking in British accents. That was awesome. πŸ™‚ Bible study did not happen–the leader Robbie was out sick, and the few of us that showed up kind of hung out for a bit before disbursing. It’s always good to see Monica, Megan S (megnita), and Katie M.

I got three books at Barnes & Noble. The next two in the Georgia Nicholson series, and a book by some lady whose last name is Sark. The title is too long for me to remember right now, but it looks like it’s going to be great. I can’t wait. And I found my yoga book, which I am totally stoked about. From Best Buy, I bought The Wiz. Only $5.99. And I didn’t actually buy it; I still had money on my gift card! I still do!

I love books.

So I definitely need a new car stereo. I was going to go tomorrow to buy it and get it installed (if the wait wasn’t too long), but I think I’ll just wait ’til the weekend. I’ll go early in the day so they can install it same day for sure. It will be sweet; I already know which one I’m getting. I’m getting the iPod mount too, so I can listen to my iPod in the car. It’ll charge it as I’m driving, so no more iPods dying on me like mine did on the way to church! And no more iTrip to deal with either. Woo.

About 5am Saturday morning, Aidan woke up crying. I can’t listen to my baby cry, so I brought him in here with me. He went back to sleep but was up at 8. This was BAD because I’d not been asleep very long. I had stayed up late downloading free MP3s from http://music.download.com Lots of great stuff there! Lots of amazing trance. I can’t wait to try it all. My iPod is very happy. πŸ™‚ Saturday night, I was in bed when Chris got home from Craig’s, but Aidan was asking for me so he put him in here. Aidan cuddled up to me and said “MommEE MommEE” and kept patting my cheek. Let me tell you. That’s an amazing way to fall asleep. This precious little boy softly patting your cheek. Wow. So he and I cuddled and slept all night in here. He didn’t wake up til almost 10 and that’s because Chris’s alarm went off. He was a great little boy all day; well, what I saw of him anyway. Sundays tend to be pretty whirlwind for me because I’m so busy with church stuff. I don’t see Aidan a lot on Sundays. πŸ™

Anyway…

Off to bed with me. I grabbed a short nap, then Becky called (and it’s always a pleasure to talk to her). But I’m going back to sleep now. Byeeeee!

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:D

WHOA!

An MMC Fan’s Dream Come True!!

!!!

I am sooo excited!

Now if only they’d release the entire episodes on DVD–OMG, that would be amazing!

P.S. I’ve become obsessed with music acquisition. Anyone want to feed my addiction? πŸ™‚

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YES! The Weekend is Here! :)

I’ve been pleasantly busy. Working on stuff for The Grove, dabbling a bit in my writing, hanging out with my friends. All wonderful things that I absolutely enjoy doing.

Chris is on his way to get Aidan right now. I was going to go, but I REALLY want to go and visit Lauren in the hospital. She had her daughter at 8:21 this morning! She’s probably exhausted. I’m going to go and see her later today after I stop at the store and pick up a lil somethin’-somethin’.

I feel like SLEEPING but there is so much I need to do before Aidan gets back home. I miss my little bugger!!

Had a busy week! Monday I slept all afternoon. Tuesday I had a meeting for The Bark. Wednesday I had a drama club meeting. That was fun. To have two people tell me “Don’t ever stop writing” was wonderful and made me blush. I think God has let me known plenty of times the talents He has given me. It’s time to use them. *Summons Braverism and Non-procrastinationism.* Thursday, I grabbed a nap, shopped for a little bit, then ate Penn Station subs. Mmyeah, won’t do that again. It made me sick and Rob too, who had finished my sandwich.

I have 25 emails that need attention in my inbox. A collage to put together, so much to do! And laundry. Oh crap, I still have to buy hangers. Darn it, I will have to get out of bed like NOW NOW NOW.

So, the Disneyworld trip in May has been finalized. I’m getting lanyards and pins! They come with our package! How excited am I about that? WoO-HoO, Disney pins! πŸ™‚ This package is amazing, we’re getting so many things. Character meals, dude, the shuttle to the hotels from the airport will have a character on it!!!! I am taking film and digital cameras for sure! I am so excited, I totally cannot wait.

I watched Goonies for the FIRST TIME on Thursday night! It was such a cute movie. I remember wanting to see it when I was little and asking my parents if they’d rent it for me, but they never did. But we own it and I can watch it anytime I want. I’m so glad Rob insisted I watch it.

Get It Now! and Mobile Web finally work on my cell phone. I only downloaded two things, though. The Mickey Mouse Club March ringtone and Bejeweled. Ordering too much will cost me a fortune, so I’m going to really keep myself in check. There isn’t much that I want anyway. I’d wanted a fun game and a cute ringtone. I am soo into Mickey Mouse all of a sudden. Well, it’s not actually sudden. It’s just… revived. πŸ™‚ So he’d better watch out ’cause I’ll be looking for him in May!

On Tuesday, it snowed like crazy while I was in Panera. I had to scrape my windshield. With a CD case. Those work well in a pinch. I couldn’t find my scraper and it was cold! So I did that and then remembered I had de-icer fluid in my car. So I turned it on. One swipe, two swipes, then the driver’s side wiper refused to work. Grr. I figured out the problem the next morning–somehow the nut had come loose. I’m not strong enough to tighten it, so I made it home that evening with a fuzzy windshield. I used pliers and tightened that bolt and now my wiper works fine! πŸ™‚ I did my own car repair–sort of.

Went shopping last night. Got three pairs of pants ($15 each, L.E.I. size 5, my favorite ever), some makeup, a book (Angus, thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging – bloody hell, there are so many sequels!!), hair serum, and Girl Scout cookies!

Okay. So everyone is always going on about how great Sephora is. I went in there for the first time yesterday and frankly, it was a bit much. I mean, all the self-testers were bothering me. People weren’t using the Q-tips and such, they were using the actual product implements which kind of disturbed me. I tried on this “Too Faced Lip Injection” stuff. HOLY COW. NEVER do that. That stuff hurts. I am not sure what they put in it but OUCH. The box says ‘a slightly intense sensation.’ There is nothing slight about that. It was downright painful.

Holy crap. I swear I can still feel it. Ugh, that can’t be healthy. I had a dream Ivy tried it. I’d like to tell her not to, because I think they use cinnamon to enhance that, and it would be VERY BAD for her. So Ivy, if you’re reading this, NEVER TRY that Lip Injection stuff. Not that you would anyway, but just in case. πŸ˜‰

Now, back to the store. I was overwhelmed. There was so much makeup and so many people running around and it was so loud. I was looking for a very specific look and had NO idea where to start. I did pick up a box of Hard Candy glittery pink eyeshadow, though. Then I went down to Saks, the Bobbi Brown counter. I was browsing the lipsticks when a saleslady named Lane asked me if she could help me find anything. She was wearing the exact look I was going for; that dewey pinkish fresh look. But without a lot of stuff other than the basics. I don’t want to spend a lot of time doing makeup everyday and having stuff flake off and whatnot. She tried her look on me, I loved it, and bought it all. Got some free gifts too. Won’t tell you how much it cost, although Chris was totally okay with it. πŸ™‚

(You guys can guess if you want).

I guess what I wanted was someone to show me what looked good on me, someone to put the makeup on me, and no chaos. Sephora was total chaos! And the cost of makeup brushes! I mean, some of them were close to $100! Do they really work that well, are they that worth it? Can I get some from Target for a lot cheaper that will be just as effective (and not shed?) You make up queens, please shed some light on the situation.

Hung out with my crew last night! πŸ™‚ Met Rob at Polaris mall where I ate dinner, then we met Bizzy and Becky (and her gorgeous friend Autumn) at Starbucks. I had some kind of Herbal Iced Tea blend. It was interesting. It smelled amazing! I’ll probably get it again. Then we went to Craig’s and watched Bend It Like Beckham and SNL. Good times, man. Good times. πŸ™‚

Rob: (takes out a package of wintergreen gum and helps himself to a piece.)
Becky (to Rob): since when do you chew gum?
Rob: Recently I’ve been making out with myself. I’ve found that I’m a decent kisser.

Loud, screaming laughter from Ronni, Autumn, and Becky.

In Starbucks, we found some carving in the table. We tried all sorts of ways to decipher it, but it just didn’t work. Now that I think about it–I wonder if it was of someone writing on paper and pressing hard, thus creating the (not so deep) impressions? Hmmmm. *strokes chin*

I had weird dreams about Tyler all morning. One was of him checking out this girl and then finally getting the nerve to ask her out. I think I might have teased him about it in the dream. Meep. I’ll have to remember not to tease him about girls, I think it irritates him. But then, the other dream was of him kissing someone else! It was one of those unexpected “whoa how is this happening why is this happening” kisses. I was sitting there watching them like “that is SO WEIRD!” Especially since I know her and he knows her and based on some prior knowledge I don’t think that would have a chance in H-E-Double Hockey Sticks of happening. VERY STRANGE.

Tyler, stay out of my dreams. I MEAN IT. Dang it.

The dreams were weird all around anyway. At one point, there were these three girls who were so mean to me and made fun of me and poked fun at all of my features. I got pissed at Chris because he was friends with them and wouldn’t defend me. Aidan was a baby and I remember grabbing him and deciding to pack and leave Chris because I thought to myself that I didn’t need a husband who was going to make fun of me too. But I had to get a shower first. Oh wow, it was such a strange dream. There were other parts too, like my car getting fixed and whew. Maybe eating a candy bar before bed wasn’t such a good idea….

(Those three mean girls can go jump in a lake. They’d better not come into my dreams again either).

Okay, off to work on The Bark for a bit, then a shower/bath, Meijer, then a visit to a new little baby!!

But first a nap. JUST KIDDING. Maybe.

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Oooo Stuff!

I just ordered this occasions book. It looks like the journal that yoimemily got me. πŸ˜€

I think itskels bought one too. πŸ˜€

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