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Last night was theme night in the A.P.T. – pig tails. I have heard on several occasions that guys LOVE these – not really sure why. But, come on now – aren’t we smokin’ hot? And we’re fun too, go figure.
The past few days have been interesting around the A.P.T. Beckster has high drama at work. Her co-worker is in the Roller Derby. Not that it has anything to do with any of the drama; I just think it’s the coolest thing ever. I’ve been organizing my craft supplies and in the process, found a letter I had written to myself back in 2000. It was quite hilarious and the best part of it was when I was talking about this kid in one of my classes I had a huge lusting for. Let me make one thing clear – I spoke maybe 20 words to him over the semester. Shellster is shy, what can I say? Anyway, here’s a snippet of what I wrote about him: “Tomorrow is the last day I have class with him – I want to grab him and kiss him passionately and say ‘Be Mine’.” Ahhh, silly me. For those of you wondering, I never actually did that. I guess I’m all talk and little action.
Let me explain… A couple of years ago I was the queen of internet dating. One summer in particular, I was in my prime. I was juggling men and emails like I was a pro. After a while, Beckster gave me the nickname “DP” which means of course, Digital Pimp. What can I say…it was true. Now, over the years, we have each passed that nickname back and forth. We’ve had our share fair of time in the spot light. Now, however, Beckster finally found a guy worthy of keeping, and me…well, I’ve just gotten tired of it. I guess I must be getting old…and I hung up my pimp hat about a year ago. But, Heids…she’s carrying on this legacy and, my friends, this is hilarious.
Except, it all may be over, as of this morning. Last night, Beckster and I may or may not have strongly encouraged her to phone this guy who seemed relatively normal. We found out this morning, that by the end of their conversation, he was in tears and was apparently QUITE emotionally unstable and perhaps a little suicidal. It’s a shame that this may mean the end for Digital Pimping, because it really has provided for countless numbers of amusing nights and great stories.
But, all things must pass and this really has been a glorious ride. Right Roommates?
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Well folks, I don’t really see anything blog worthy on the horizon this week. SO for your enjoyment (yeah right) I filled out this little meme. Don’t judge me…judge the adolescent inside of me who was dying to post it.
Piercings: 4 – ears & tongue
tattoos: heck no
height: 5’7″
shoe size: 10
hair color: brunette
length: long & luscious
siblings: Phil – 25, Homedog – 20
LAST….
movie you rented: Monster in Law
movie you bought: Season 2 of MacGyver, for my Bro
song you listened to: Maybe It’s Me – Ingram Hill
song that was stuck in your head: Gloria – it was playing in Starbucks
CD you listened to: Twice the Speed of Life – Sugarland
Person you’ve called: my Grandma
Person that’s called you: my Mamacita
TV show you’ve watched: The Office
person you were thinking of: Homedog
DO….
you have a bf or gf: nah
you have a crush on someone: abso-freakin-lutely
you wish you could live somewhere else: Sometimes, but most of the time I love Seattle.
you think about suicide: Nope
you believe in on-line dating: Is this a joke? It;s probably the only way I could even MEET a guy.
others find you attractive: Sure. I think it’s the eyes…or maybe the hair.
you want more piercings: I’m good.
you drink: like a fish! Except, not.
you do drugs: I sniff Vics Vap-o-Rub from time to time.
you smoke: Only when I’m on fire
you like cleaning: If you’ve been in my room or my car, you’d know the answer to that.
you like roller coasters: LOVE them
you write in cursive or print: A crazy mixture. Too lazy to do one or the other.
you carry a donor card: Sho’nuff
FOR OR AGAINST….
using someone: Generally against
suicide: Against
killing people: For the most part, against
teenage smoking: Just say No.
driving drunk: Absolutely Against
FAVORITE….
food: Ice Cream
song: too many to list
thing to do: Take Pictures
thing to talk about: anything I can be sarcastic about
sport: Minnesota Vikings
drinks: Chocolate Milk
clothes: Pajama pants, long sleeve shirts, flip flops
movies: Moving Violations
holiday: Christmas
new nerdy saying: everything I say is nerdy.
HAVE YOU…
ever cried over a guy/girl: When haven’t I? 🙂
ever lied to someone: Yep.
ever been in a fist fight: Well, I mean, I AM called “Pitty” for a reason.
ever been arrested: There was this one time…
NUMBER…
of times I have had my heart broken? Beat up a little, but never fully broken.
of hearts I have broken? I’ve lost track.
of people I would classify as true, could trust with my life type friends? And then there were three.
of people I consider my enemies? No one
of times my name has appeared in the newspaper? Here and there for school related stuff.
of scars on my body? A handful…
of things in my past that I regret: Just a couple…
DO YOU THINK YOU ARE…
funny: Heck yes!
friendly: I’d like to think so
amusing: From time to time
loveable: Without a doubt
pessimistic: Occasionally
optimistic: Generally
caring: Like a Care Bear
sweet: I could cause cavities.
dorky: Dorky McGeekerson
Spell your first name backwards: ellehciM
The story behind your user name: I was standing in the Best Buy line with my laptop, and didn’t know I’d need a user name to sign up for something. Ever a quick thinker, I said “zingersb.” Zinger was for my favorite chapstick at the time, and the “b” was for this guys name I had a major lust for. He also happened to be my manager at Wal-Mart. GAH.
Where do you live? Ballard – but it was annexed by Seattle in 1907, so I guess, Seattle.
4 words that sum you up: Not good with math
DESCRIBE YOUR –
Wallet: Messy, black with some faux reptile print
Hairbrush: Purple. Wide Tooth. Lying on my bedroom floor
Toothbrush: Green – FAT – won’t fit into the holder.
Jewelry worn daily: 3 earings & a tongue ring
Pillow cover: Sage green
Blanket: A quilt my Gram made me & a blanket my cousin made me. We’re a very crafty family. Sunglasses: Brown, Steve Maddens. Found ’em in the park.
Shoes: flip flops – black.
Handbag:A variety. The current would obviously be black.
Favorite shirt: Black, long sleeved shirt. Nothing special – just the most comfortable thing this girl has ever owned.
Hair: Dark brown, naturally curly, “sex hair”
Make up: Simple. Not really a girly girl, much to the dismay of my Mary Kay rep.
WHO or WHAT –
In my mouth: Beemans Chewing Gum
In my head: “People are going to hate this.”
Wishing: for a belt
Talking to: Myself. Rationalizing why it was good to jog this morning, despite the intense pain I am in.
Eating: Grapes
Person you wish you could see right now: They shall remain nameless.
Is next to you: Cell phone, post it notes, miscellaneous TPS reports
Something you’re looking forward to in this up coming month: My knitting class starting!
Something that you are deathly afraid of? Being trapped in a room with a rabid skunk.
Do you like candles: I’m a girl, aren’t I?
Do you like hot wax: Only if it’s dripping all over my flesh. Oh, wait – even then – NO.
Do you like incense: Not in excess. And, not vanilla. But other than that, yes please.
Do you believe in love: By gum, I just might.
Do you believe in soul mates: I believe there’s gotta be SOMEONE out there that would choose to tolerate me. I’m not sure that I buy the “ONE person for everyone” thing, though.
Do you believe in love at first sight: What about love at first instant message?
Do you believe in forgiveness: Absolutely
What do you want done with your body when you die: I’m a donor, baby.
Who is your worst enemy? Me, myself and I
If you could have any animal for a pet: A manatee
What is the latest you’ve ever stayed up: Approximately 28.7 hours
Ever been to England? Bloody hell, no.
Can you eat with chopsticks: I can hold chopsticks – but there is no way that I can actually get food from the plate, onto a chopstick, into my mouth.
What are some of your favorite pig out foods? Ice cream, brownies, Romio’s pizza, cookies. ANYTHING even remotely sweet that doesn’t contain coconuts.
Now, that wasn’t so bad, was it?
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I must be one of the most annoying people to travel with. I have this urge to take pictures of EVERYTHING. God bless Heids for pretending to tolerate me and my picture-taking compulsiveness during our mini-road trip.
The trip itself was fantastic. I had to pull over a few times along the way to get some shots of the scenery. I absolutely love driving through the mountain pass, and it was the perfect time of the year to do it, too. While a majority of the mountains were lined with Evergreens, there were specks of fiery red and orange blended throughout. It was probably the most beautiful thing I’ve seen.
Let me put any doubts to rest…Leavenworth really is everything Bavarian you could ever want, and then some. Every store had the kitschy German feel – you know, the Chalet type look with murals painted on the exterior. The town was abundant with leafy things, and people with feathery hats – and of course an authentic Bavarian Starbucks. Bet you didn’t know there was such a thing, huh? I think I might like to go back during Christmas. Word on the street is that it’s quite beautiful…what with the snow capped mountains and all. There are of course some snaps from the day on my Flickr page.
So, remember that whole post last week about getting back into a routine? Yeah, well I never quite took the exercise bull by the horns – mostly because I’m lazy. However, I’d like to say that today is officially the first day of the rest of my life. The straw that broke the camels back came at about 4pm yesterday when I figured I should go to the grocery store. I collapsed to a heap of defeat on the stairs of my apartment. The very thought of venturing outside of my happy dwelling place and finding clothing, decent enough for public viewing, was just too overwhelming. Once I finally made it to the store, I rewarded myself with frosted sugar cookies coated in sprinkles. The sprinkles get me every time, I tell you. So, before I turn even more into Boo Radley, and BEFORE I start wearing all things fleece (because it’s the only thing I can fit into) I am officially back on the horse.
One last thing, if you are the type that likes to look at pretty things, I took a few shots at Golden Gardens last night, you might want to check them out.
Over and out.
Oh yeah, I almost forgot.
I absolutely adore this man. I am so happy that he is back, gracing my television screen with his beautiful presence, in Greys Anatomy. I have loved this man since he was Ronald “not Donald” Miller. That’s still one of my all time favorite movies. My only beef with the show though, is how they portray Seattle. I mean, yes it does rain here from time to time. But, not EVERY minute of EVERY day. And it’s not a hard, down pour rain like they suggest. Come on guys, get it right.
Over and out…for real, now.
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Let me be the first to say Willkommen zum Herbst! I love fall. Fall means that I get to pick my own apples and make cider. I get to chop my own firewood and cozy up to the fireplace. I get to romp through fallen leaves, with my Golden Retriever not far behind. I can string acorns and make necklaces for all of my closest friends, and play “name that leaf.”
Oh wait…I don’t do any of those things.
Regardless, probably the only sucky thing about living in Seattle, rather than Minnesota, (other than the fact the dairy products bite) is that there are no real distinct changes in the season. In Minnesota, you could always tell when fall was approaching. The mugginess would dissipate and the mosquitoes would drop dead. The air would get a certain crispness to it and the leaves would change brilliant colors everywhere. Fall, in Seattle, means the clouds stick around a bit longer and the temperature drops a few slight degrees, all the while leaving most of the trees the same shade of green. Don’t get me wrong, I love it – but every year ‘round this time I secretly long to see the changing of the trees. (not unlike the Changing of the Guards)
Hopefully that will all change this year. This weekend, Heids and I will be going to Leavenworth, in Eastern Washington, where the seasonal changes are more akin to the Midwest. Much to my delight, it also happens to be the weekend of the Autumn Leaf Festival. Sure, while most of the other folks my age will be drinking it up and partying into the wee hours of the morning, I will be soaking up all there is to see at the Festivus de Foilage. Apparently Leavenworth is Washington’s own Bavarian Village. It has shops and…other Bavarian things.
It’s going to be just like National Lampoons European Vacation. Much drinking of beer, eating of sauerkraut and dancing jigs while wearing silly European type outfits. The only problem is that I hate beer, sauerkraut, and dancing in any form – especially while wearing silly European type outfits. So, to maximize my amusement, without her knowing it, I’m going to nominate Heids to go onstage to perform some sort of clogging routine. Hopefully she will get to wear the asinine outfit. She’s been to Europe – she knows how it works.
Rest assured, many pictures will be taken. So, even if you can’t be there, ALL of you can enjoy the beauty that is Autumn, in SOME capacity. Aren’t I the most thoughtful blogger ever?
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Every week or so I call my Gram back in Minnesota, to catch up on things. For those of you who don’t know, my Grandma is my favorite person in the world, and I absolutely adore our phone conversations. Tonight’s conversation had a couple of very amusing moments.
Me: “How are you doing, Gram?”
Gram: “Oh, well I’m a little sad…”
Me (getting worried): “Why, what’s wrong?!”
Gram: “Well, the Vikings have been playing HORRIBLE, and I just can’t believe how Culpepper has been performing out there. It makes me sick!”
She then continues to go on for about 10 minutes, discussing the poor playing they’ve been doing lately, and what she would do differently if she were head coach. My Grandma is absolutely the biggest Minnesota Vikings fan I know. Every time I talk to her she gives me status reports on the team, injury updates, player stats – you name it, she knows it.
Gram: “I’ve had to get up extra early each morning to steal the Sports section from my neighbor so I can get Vikings updates. I’m pretty sure he hasn’t caught on yet, but that doesn’t mean I can get sloppy about it.”
And…my personal favorite moment of the whole conversation…We were just chatting about normal family stuff, and as I’m talking about the wedding, she cuts me off and says:
Gram: “So, do you have a boyfriend? Or, a friend even?”
Me: “Hahaha, what?! Where’d that come from?”
Gram: “Sometimes I just think that it could be sad that you don’t have anything going on with the opposite sex. You are such a nice, pretty girl with a boisterous laugh. And, I just wanted to know if the Lord has answered my prayers about bringing you a nice boy. ”
Me: “Awww thanks Grandma, I –”
Gram: “And, I want to know if I can take it off my prayer list now.”
I love that woman.
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your heart won’t palpitate” Fair. It is my firm belief that as soon as the fair comes to town, the crazies come out of the woodwork. And, I was there, right along with them. The fair is great for many things – you can buy a hot tub, spend $37 on a cheesy animal you could have bought at the local dollar store, you can see cousin Bill’s cow on show, and my personal favorite…people watching. It is THE BEST place for it. I personally went for a concert. This was a solo journey because, quite frankly, no one really digs some of the music I like – and rather than force someone to sit there with me and know they hate every second of it – I’d just much rather go by myself, than miss it all together.
I had some time to kill before the show started, so I accepted no substitutions and got myself the Original Krusty Pup. I must say, I was a bit miffed that I didn’t see a single fried food lean-to selling cheese curds. There is just something about fried cheese that makes my mouth water. As I walked around I immediately got sucked into this juggling act. These guys were AMAZING. It reminded me of Beckster’s old “friend” Drew, who came over and juggled and balanced things on his face. Good times. After I had enough of that, I headed into the grandstand to find my seat. It’s always fun when you go to a concert by yourself and people come by and look at you weird when you say you are not waiting for someone to fill the seat next to you. I think they probably thought I was sad and pathetic. Oh, well.
Keith Anderson was up first. He was pretty feisty and the girls seemed to like him. I really only knew one song of his but, overall pretty decent performance. After him, they had to do a set change, so to fill the time they were showing people up on the big screen. This
was fun, because I got to laugh and mock people who looked ridiculous. That was until – they cut to me, just as I shoved a huge piece of chocolate chip cookie in my mouth. Ahhh…I am the epitome of class. FINALLY Sugarland made it onto stage. I really dug their performance. They had energy and tons of spunk (This is not the drrrty South definition. It is the dictionary definition, dialect : to show spirit). I love spunk. Skunks, on the other hand, I have a huge fear of. I may have to go out and buy their CD now. Plus, they’re relatively new to the music scene, so they’re not all self-important…yet, anyway. And, some country music trivia for you – guy band member, Kristian is heir to the Bush’s Baked Beans fortune, just ask Duke.
Seeing as how I didn’t even stay for the main act, it was relatively early and I decided that, on my way out I needed a sweet treat. I made a beeline for the Cotton Candy booth. I momentarily thought about gettin
g the bag o’ cotton, but the child inside of me screamed “get the cone!!” So, I asked the kid working for a pink one. He asked me “how big do you want it?” I said, “make it worth my $3.50.” So, he went to work, twirling and fluffing and spinning and when he was done, I kid you not, it was the size of a small child. Do you SEE the picture? It was completely hilarious and slightly embarrassing, but absolutely the best $3.50 I’ve ever spent at a fair. But, for future reference…never think it is a good idea to set a cone of cotton candy down in your car – even for a SECOND, unless you want sticky EVERYTHING.
Fair time really IS fun time.
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I love spontaneity. There is nothing better than being a person who can up and go and do all things spontaneous. That person is not me. Truth is, I’m quite habitual. I like lists and plans and knowing what I’ll be doing with my time. School was always a great thing for me because I had three months of my life planned out at a time. I am so routine that I eat the same thing every day and know that it takes me 12 minutes to make my breakfast and lunch for the next day – and I like it. I suppose I sound really anal and organized – which is odd, because really, I’m not. I have Post-It’s all over my desk and notes written on my hands to remind me of miscellaneous things. I have clothes strewn about and hardly any clear space on my bedroom floor. ask my roommates.
Okay, so I’m a huge ball of fun, right?! The point is, I think I can finally get back into my groove this week. The past two weeks have been some sort of mild chaos and I think I’ve got it under control. My running will become a daily occurrence once again, work will settle down, craft projects will be resumed and completed as required, I will show up to work on time, and in the end, I will be one happy, routine girl.
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I think I may move my blog back to Blogger. I have finally had it UP TO HERE with MSN…always deleting my posts and overall just being a pain in my bum. It seems like a lot of work though, and I’m not sure if I have enough time today at work to fiddle with it. Who am I kidding…with things like this, you have to MAKE time.
We’ll see. I’ll keep all of my faithful reader(s) posted…Beckster…you still with me? Heids…you’ve yet to comment!
Here is what I love today:
-The fog hanging so low that it is swallowing up the lake…or so it seems.
-The fact that fall is here. Almost.
-The comfort I find in a wool cardigan and green Chuck Taylors.
-I saw pumpkins for sale this morning.
-This afternoon will include an extra long lunch with coworkers.
-Today is Friday, and that is marvelous.
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My guys are finally making another stop in the area, November 11th. I’ve missed you guys, it’s been a long year and a half. I welcome you with open arms and you better believe I will be backstage to take advantage of you, Jay.
Street team members, unite!
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The pictures from my Mini-soda trip are up on Flickr. Beware, there are hundreds. I haven’t gotten a chance to edit them, or delete any not so flattering ones. They’re mostly up so my fam can see them. There are about 4 or 5 different sets from the trip. Go ahead, and enjoy.
On another note…Thank you God, for peppermint white chocolate mochas on cloudy, chilly mornings when sleep has escaped me the night before.
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