blue hound
posted by geeekgirl at 8:15 PM
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Saturday, April 30, 2005
Friday, April 29, 2005
friday confessional
People tell me I am obsessive compulsive. And it hurts my feelings. Because if I am, is that funny? And if I am not, is it funny to joke that I am? I hear it time and time again from people who are unorganized, irresponsible slobs. And the next time I hear it I am going to tell the person to fuck off.
posted by geeekgirl at 3:29 AM
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Tuesday, April 26, 2005
pink nuclear madness
Today marks the 19th anniversary of the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl. Have I already mentioned that my grandfather was a nuclear physicist? I feel a sick attachment and curiosity to all things nuclear because of him. I took this picture at Trojan Nuclear Power Plant two years ago during my last nuclear binge, wherein I only read books about nuclear disasters, and demanded that I spend all of my free time talking about nuclear disasters or going to nuclear plants for photo shoots! This would be similar to Maria's fixation with serial killers.
When I was a young girl I used to lay awake at night shaking with fear, convinced that at any moment a bomb would drop, igniting the third world war. I have had recurring dreams where people are running for the hills and preparing to survive off of those things my mom always kept stacked neatly in the garage: bottled water, TVP and extra large cans of food you would never want to eat unless you were in the middle of a nuclear holocaust.
I still pronounce it nucular. I know, I know. I have a speaking disorder.
posted by geeekgirl at 4:26 PM
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Monday, April 25, 2005
don't know what to say? 401k!
I work at the help desk and talk to real estate agents all day regarding their computer problems. Yesterday I was on the phone with an agent helping her setup an email account through Outlook. As I was walking her through setting up the account our HR lady came around to pass out our paychecks. I recently got a raise and was excited to see how much my 401k contribution was. So I opened the envelope and as I was reading the pay stub, with the agent patiently waiting for the next command, I said "401k". The agent was confused and said "excuse me?" I had no idea what to say, or why that came out of my mouth.
posted by geeekgirl at 2:10 PM
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Friday, April 22, 2005
7 deadly sins
ANGER
1. Who did you last get angry with? Tom
2. What is your weapon of choice? Words
3. Would you hit a member of the opposite sex? Yes
4. How about of the same sex? Yes
5. Who was the last person who got really angry at you? My Dad
6. What is your pet peeve? I have too many to count; anything repetitive
7. Do you keep grudges, or can you let them go easily? I try to not hold grudges or over extend bad feelings. I like to get back to the good times as soon as possible.
SLOTH
1. What is one thing you're supposed to do daily that you haven't done in a long time? Blog
2. What is the latest you've ever woken up? 5 or 6pm, after staying up all night
3. Name a person you've been meaning to contact, but haven't: Elecia
4. What is the last lame excuse you made? I can't think of one. Oh wait, that is one!
5. Have you ever watched an infomercial all the way through (one of the long ones...)? Yes. And it is amazing how you can go from laughing at it to almost getting your cash out before the show is through.
6. When was the last time you got a good workout in? Tuesday at my soccer game
7. How many times did you hit the snooze button on your alarm clock today? I use my cell phone for my alarm clock and there is no snooze button. Or I can't find it.
GLUTTONY
1. What is your overpriced yuppie beverage of choice? Dirty Vodka Martini, up, with extra olives
2. White meat or dark meat? Both. I am a big meat eater. I wish I were a vegetarian. That is the most common misconception about me. People assume I am a vegetarian all the time.
3. What is the greatest amount of alcohol you've had in one sitting/outing/event? I lose count after 7 or 8. One night in New Orleans I didn't get home until around 10am. I have never wanted to die more than I did the 24 hours following that escapade.
4. Have you ever used a professional diet company? No. I have never been on a diet.
5. Do you have an issue with your weight? No. I would like to be more fit though.
6. Do you prefer sweets, salty foods, or spicy foods? Spicy
7. Have you ever looked at a small house pet or child and thought, "LUNCH!"? No
LUST
1. How many people have you seen naked (not counting movies/family)? A lot. I lived in Ashland for 22 years.
2. How many people have seen YOU naked (not counting physicians/family)? I have no idea, 20-40 maybe.
3. Have you ever caught yourself staring at the chest/crotch of a member of your gender of choice during a normal conversation? Yes
4. Do you have a crush? Yes, Tom
5. What is your favorite body part on a person of your gender of choice? Arms and hands
6. Have you ever been propositioned by a prostitute? No
7. Have you ever had to get tested for an STD or pregnancy? Yes
GREED
1. How many credit cards do you own? 4
2. What's your guilty pleasure store? I don't shop enough. That is why I have money in my savings account.
3. If you had $1 million, what would you do with it? In order:
Give my two weeks notice
Build a green house and a deck
Pay off my home loan
Give my parents some money
Travel
Relax
4. Would you rather be rich, or famous? Rich
5. Would you accept a boring job if it meant you would make megabucks? No. 8 hours a day is a long time to spend doing something you don’t enjoy.
6. Have you ever stolen anything? Yes
7. How many MP3s are on your hard drive? A thousand or so
PRIDE
1. What one thing have you done that you're most proud of? Buying my house
2. What one thing have you done that your parents are most proud of? I think they are probably most proud of my self sufficiency and the fact that I have been able to build a successful career for myself even though I didn't follow the traditional route of graduating high school and going to college.
3. What thing would you like to accomplish in your life? Skydiving and lots of traveling to places like: Turkey, Spain, Thailand, India and Africa.
4. Do you get annoyed by coming in second place? No. Second place is great!
5. Have you ever entered a contest of skill, knowing you were of much higher skill than all the other competitors? I don't think so. Unless playing backgammon counts.
6. Have you ever cheated on something to get a higher score? Yes. I am sure of it. I just can’t remember when exactly.
7. What did you do today that you're proud of? Came to work. It is going to be 70 degrees today and there isn't a cloud in the sight.
ENVY
1. What item (or person) of your friends would you most want to have for your own? Maria's wardrobe
2. Who would you want to go on "Trading Spaces" with? I have never seen that show. Is that where you remodel each other’s houses? Jenni, as long as she didn't turn my house into a big football
3. If you could be anyone else in the world, who would you be? I can’t think of anyone else I would rather be.
4. Have you ever been cheated on? Yes
5. Have you ever wished you had a physical feature different from your own? Yes. I used to wish I had skin that would tan, and that I had bigger boobs. I think that is pretty silly now.
6. What inborn trait do you see in others that you wish you had for yourself? I wish I were more artistic.
7. Do you wish you'd come up with this survey? No
8. Finally, what is your favorite deadly sin? Gluttony
1. Who did you last get angry with? Tom
2. What is your weapon of choice? Words
3. Would you hit a member of the opposite sex? Yes
4. How about of the same sex? Yes
5. Who was the last person who got really angry at you? My Dad
6. What is your pet peeve? I have too many to count; anything repetitive
7. Do you keep grudges, or can you let them go easily? I try to not hold grudges or over extend bad feelings. I like to get back to the good times as soon as possible.
SLOTH
1. What is one thing you're supposed to do daily that you haven't done in a long time? Blog
2. What is the latest you've ever woken up? 5 or 6pm, after staying up all night
3. Name a person you've been meaning to contact, but haven't: Elecia
4. What is the last lame excuse you made? I can't think of one. Oh wait, that is one!
5. Have you ever watched an infomercial all the way through (one of the long ones...)? Yes. And it is amazing how you can go from laughing at it to almost getting your cash out before the show is through.
6. When was the last time you got a good workout in? Tuesday at my soccer game
7. How many times did you hit the snooze button on your alarm clock today? I use my cell phone for my alarm clock and there is no snooze button. Or I can't find it.
GLUTTONY
1. What is your overpriced yuppie beverage of choice? Dirty Vodka Martini, up, with extra olives
2. White meat or dark meat? Both. I am a big meat eater. I wish I were a vegetarian. That is the most common misconception about me. People assume I am a vegetarian all the time.
3. What is the greatest amount of alcohol you've had in one sitting/outing/event? I lose count after 7 or 8. One night in New Orleans I didn't get home until around 10am. I have never wanted to die more than I did the 24 hours following that escapade.
4. Have you ever used a professional diet company? No. I have never been on a diet.
5. Do you have an issue with your weight? No. I would like to be more fit though.
6. Do you prefer sweets, salty foods, or spicy foods? Spicy
7. Have you ever looked at a small house pet or child and thought, "LUNCH!"? No
LUST
1. How many people have you seen naked (not counting movies/family)? A lot. I lived in Ashland for 22 years.
2. How many people have seen YOU naked (not counting physicians/family)? I have no idea, 20-40 maybe.
3. Have you ever caught yourself staring at the chest/crotch of a member of your gender of choice during a normal conversation? Yes
4. Do you have a crush? Yes, Tom
5. What is your favorite body part on a person of your gender of choice? Arms and hands
6. Have you ever been propositioned by a prostitute? No
7. Have you ever had to get tested for an STD or pregnancy? Yes
GREED
1. How many credit cards do you own? 4
2. What's your guilty pleasure store? I don't shop enough. That is why I have money in my savings account.
3. If you had $1 million, what would you do with it? In order:
4. Would you rather be rich, or famous? Rich
5. Would you accept a boring job if it meant you would make megabucks? No. 8 hours a day is a long time to spend doing something you don’t enjoy.
6. Have you ever stolen anything? Yes
7. How many MP3s are on your hard drive? A thousand or so
PRIDE
1. What one thing have you done that you're most proud of? Buying my house
2. What one thing have you done that your parents are most proud of? I think they are probably most proud of my self sufficiency and the fact that I have been able to build a successful career for myself even though I didn't follow the traditional route of graduating high school and going to college.
3. What thing would you like to accomplish in your life? Skydiving and lots of traveling to places like: Turkey, Spain, Thailand, India and Africa.
4. Do you get annoyed by coming in second place? No. Second place is great!
5. Have you ever entered a contest of skill, knowing you were of much higher skill than all the other competitors? I don't think so. Unless playing backgammon counts.
6. Have you ever cheated on something to get a higher score? Yes. I am sure of it. I just can’t remember when exactly.
7. What did you do today that you're proud of? Came to work. It is going to be 70 degrees today and there isn't a cloud in the sight.
ENVY
1. What item (or person) of your friends would you most want to have for your own? Maria's wardrobe
2. Who would you want to go on "Trading Spaces" with? I have never seen that show. Is that where you remodel each other’s houses? Jenni, as long as she didn't turn my house into a big football
3. If you could be anyone else in the world, who would you be? I can’t think of anyone else I would rather be.
4. Have you ever been cheated on? Yes
5. Have you ever wished you had a physical feature different from your own? Yes. I used to wish I had skin that would tan, and that I had bigger boobs. I think that is pretty silly now.
6. What inborn trait do you see in others that you wish you had for yourself? I wish I were more artistic.
7. Do you wish you'd come up with this survey? No
8. Finally, what is your favorite deadly sin? Gluttony
posted by geeekgirl at 9:43 PM
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Wednesday, April 20, 2005
it is 420 maaaan
I never felt comfortable uttering the words. It made my skin crawl whenever I heard it. And I never needed any additional excuses to get stoned.
"'420' began its sub-rosa linguistic career in 1971 as a bit of slang casually used by a group of high school kids at San Rafael High School in California. '420' (always pronounced "four-twenty," never "four hundred and twenty") came to be an accepted part of the argot within that group of about a dozen pot smokers, beginning as a reminder of the time they planned to meet to light up, 4:20 p.m. Keep in mind this wasn't a general call to all dope smokers everywhere to toke up at twenty past four every day; it was twelve kids who'd made a date to meet near a certain statue. [read more]
Some of these definitions are funny too.
"'420' began its sub-rosa linguistic career in 1971 as a bit of slang casually used by a group of high school kids at San Rafael High School in California. '420' (always pronounced "four-twenty," never "four hundred and twenty") came to be an accepted part of the argot within that group of about a dozen pot smokers, beginning as a reminder of the time they planned to meet to light up, 4:20 p.m. Keep in mind this wasn't a general call to all dope smokers everywhere to toke up at twenty past four every day; it was twelve kids who'd made a date to meet near a certain statue. [read more]
Some of these definitions are funny too.
posted by geeekgirl at 4:20 PM
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Monday, April 18, 2005
Sunday, April 17, 2005
i am so not cool
When I was a teenager I promised myself that I would be able to relate to my children in a way my parents and grandparents never could. I swore I would maintain some sort of fashion sense and that I would stay hip enough to know the latest music, lingo, and dance moves.
I am only 27 years old and I already feel out of touch with today's youth. I listen to bands like Slipknot and find myself responding the same way my parents did to Metallica. I recently made the transition to the women's department in the clothing store because the young misses department is a little too wild and crazy for me. And now I learn that there is a dance move called "kicking the Smurf". I think this workshop would be a riot. Because who doesn't want to learn how to do dance moves called "Stomping on Goths" and "Oops, I Forgot My Meds Again"?
I am only 27 years old and I already feel out of touch with today's youth. I listen to bands like Slipknot and find myself responding the same way my parents did to Metallica. I recently made the transition to the women's department in the clothing store because the young misses department is a little too wild and crazy for me. And now I learn that there is a dance move called "kicking the Smurf". I think this workshop would be a riot. Because who doesn't want to learn how to do dance moves called "Stomping on Goths" and "Oops, I Forgot My Meds Again"?
posted by geeekgirl at 9:47 AM
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Friday, April 15, 2005
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
it wasn't my first instinct
I just did the right thing. And I had a really hard time figuring it out. And even now that I have done it and know that it was the right thing to do, it still doesn't feel overwhelmingly right. How are we supposed to know these things?
posted by geeekgirl at 4:42 PM
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Monday, April 11, 2005
x marks the spot
(x) - I've done
( ) - I haven't done
(x) been drunk
(x) been high
(x) kissed a member of the opposite sex
(x) kissed a member of the same sex
(x) crashed a friend's car
( ) been to Japan
(x) ridden in a taxi
(x) been dumped
(x) been in a fist fight
(x) snuck out of my parent's house
(x) had a crush on someone of the same sex
(x) dated someone of the opposite sex
( ) dated someone of the same sex
(x) had feelings for someone who didn’t have them back
(x) been arrested
(x) made out with a stranger
(x) stole something from my job
( ) celebrated new years in time square
(x) gone on a blind date
(x) had a crush on a teacher
(x) celebrated mardi-gras in new orleans
( ) been to Europe
(x) skipped school
(x) cut myself on purpose
( ) been married
( ) gotten divorced
( ) had children
( ) seen someone die
( ) been to Africa
( ) Been to Canada
(x) Been to Mexico
(x) Seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show
(x) Thrown up in a bar
(x) Purposely set a part of myself on fire
(x) Eaten sushi
(x) Been snowboarding
(x) Met someone in person from the internet
(x) Been moshing at a concert
(x) had real feelings for someone I knew only online
(x) been in an abusive relationship
(x) gone to college
(x) taken painkillers
( ) - I haven't done
(x) been drunk
(x) been high
(x) kissed a member of the opposite sex
(x) kissed a member of the same sex
(x) crashed a friend's car
( ) been to Japan
(x) ridden in a taxi
(x) been dumped
(x) been in a fist fight
(x) snuck out of my parent's house
(x) had a crush on someone of the same sex
(x) dated someone of the opposite sex
( ) dated someone of the same sex
(x) had feelings for someone who didn’t have them back
(x) been arrested
(x) made out with a stranger
(x) stole something from my job
( ) celebrated new years in time square
(x) gone on a blind date
(x) had a crush on a teacher
(x) celebrated mardi-gras in new orleans
( ) been to Europe
(x) skipped school
(x) cut myself on purpose
( ) been married
( ) gotten divorced
( ) had children
( ) seen someone die
( ) been to Africa
( ) Been to Canada
(x) Been to Mexico
(x) Seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show
(x) Thrown up in a bar
(x) Purposely set a part of myself on fire
(x) Eaten sushi
(x) Been snowboarding
(x) Met someone in person from the internet
(x) Been moshing at a concert
(x) had real feelings for someone I knew only online
(x) been in an abusive relationship
(x) gone to college
(x) taken painkillers
posted by geeekgirl at 5:21 PM
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doggie update
Mr. Snuggles has been reunited with his family...only after busting in the door from the garage while we were at work and lifting his leg to pee on everything his male-ness wanted to.
posted by geeekgirl at 5:14 PM
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Saturday, April 09, 2005
kiss me
| My Inner European is Irish! |
 Sprited and boisterous! I drink everyone under the table. |
Yes I steal all of my posts from Maria.
posted by geeekgirl at 5:26 PM
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Friday, April 08, 2005
friday confessional
When I see large quantities of timber in transit I have overwhelming urges to flip off the person driving the load. Like the train I saw today on my way to lunch. It carried loads and loads of trees, what looked like the last of them. It was murder.
I forget that I live in a house that is made of wood, like the vegan wearing leather biker boots. I forget that the driver isn't the person who cut down the trees. I forget that the economy is really bad, so some people have to take any job they can get.
And after all that forgetfulness, I still like to think that I would never compromise my values or exploit the earth just to get a paycheck.
I forget that I live in a house that is made of wood, like the vegan wearing leather biker boots. I forget that the driver isn't the person who cut down the trees. I forget that the economy is really bad, so some people have to take any job they can get.
And after all that forgetfulness, I still like to think that I would never compromise my values or exploit the earth just to get a paycheck.
posted by geeekgirl at 2:21 PM
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Wednesday, April 06, 2005
help mr. snuggles!
We found this Shar-pei wandering in our neighborhood yesterday. He was badly dehydrated, cold and wet. He just got back from Dove Lewis Animal Hospital and will be staying with us until we find his owners or find him a new home.
posted by geeekgirl at 4:19 AM
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Tuesday, April 05, 2005
happy birthday colon!
Further proof that Colin Powell is an alien: Today he turns 68 years old. Upon close examination of his photograph, it is clear that he neither black nor nearing 70 years in age.
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Monday, April 04, 2005
memories from a high school drop out
Snagged this from Maria. My ten year high school reunion is coming up and I am in total shock that it has been TEN YEARS since I watched my class graduate without me.
1. What High School did you attend?
Ashland High School
2. What year was it?
1991-1995
3. What were your favorite band(s) or artist(s)?
Oh man, we listened to a lot of music. Johnny Cash, Wu-Tang Clan, and NOFX were all extremely important to me.
4. What was your favorite outfit?
I wore a lot of black and a leather biker jacket. I was a total tom boy, so jeans and t-shirts mostly. The only thing that really stands out in my mind is the insane amount of jewelry I used to wear: rings, necklaces, my septum was pierced as well as several rings in my ears. I remember my step-mom suggesting that all of my jewelry might be getting in the way of me finding gainful employment. I thought she was crazy.
5. What was up with your hair?
It was long and straight. I dyed it a lot. Some of the colors I remember are pink, fire engine red, tangerine and white blonde with black streaks.
6. Who was your best friend(s)?
Jenni Dotson, Katrina Buchanan, Jessica Hammons, Maria Carreon, Kekoa Oliver, Damian Ferguson.
7. What did you do after school?
Whatever the fuck I wanted to do. (where were my parents?!)
8. Where did you work?
A pizza parlor and several hotels as a housekeeper.
9. Did you take the bus?
A couple of times. I got my license when I was 15 so I drove my car a lot. I really didn't spend a lot of time at school so there was no point in getting on a bus headed there.
10. Who did you have a crush on?
I had a boyfriend I was totally sick over. So I can't really remember too many crushes.
11. Did you have a girlfriend/boyfriend and who?
Jude.
12. Did you fight with your parents?
Where were my parents?
13. Did you ever get detention?
No. I was asked to go to the principal's office once in metal shop. Jessie, Katrina and I were laughing so hard we were crying. We were being extremely disruptive to the poor students that actually wanted to learn something. Mr. Russo (the craziest substitute teacher ever) asked us to go the Principal's office. We left campus.
14. Favorite Subject?
Cooking and Drivers Ed.
16. Who did you have a CELEBRITY crush on?
Perry Farrell, Layne Staley, was it that long ago? I can't seem to remember...
17. Did you smoke cigarettes?
My most prominent memories of high school revolve around cigarettes, smoking them and trying to acquire them. I am grateful that I don't let them rule my life now.
18. Did you lug all of your books around in your backpack all day?
I don't think I was in class the day they issued books.
19. Best event ever?
Too many to count. I had (still have) some of the funnest friends ever and there was rarely a dull moment.
1. What High School did you attend?
Ashland High School
2. What year was it?
1991-1995
3. What were your favorite band(s) or artist(s)?
Oh man, we listened to a lot of music. Johnny Cash, Wu-Tang Clan, and NOFX were all extremely important to me.
4. What was your favorite outfit?
I wore a lot of black and a leather biker jacket. I was a total tom boy, so jeans and t-shirts mostly. The only thing that really stands out in my mind is the insane amount of jewelry I used to wear: rings, necklaces, my septum was pierced as well as several rings in my ears. I remember my step-mom suggesting that all of my jewelry might be getting in the way of me finding gainful employment. I thought she was crazy.
5. What was up with your hair?
It was long and straight. I dyed it a lot. Some of the colors I remember are pink, fire engine red, tangerine and white blonde with black streaks.
6. Who was your best friend(s)?
Jenni Dotson, Katrina Buchanan, Jessica Hammons, Maria Carreon, Kekoa Oliver, Damian Ferguson.
7. What did you do after school?
Whatever the fuck I wanted to do. (where were my parents?!)
8. Where did you work?
A pizza parlor and several hotels as a housekeeper.
9. Did you take the bus?
A couple of times. I got my license when I was 15 so I drove my car a lot. I really didn't spend a lot of time at school so there was no point in getting on a bus headed there.
10. Who did you have a crush on?
I had a boyfriend I was totally sick over. So I can't really remember too many crushes.
11. Did you have a girlfriend/boyfriend and who?
Jude.
12. Did you fight with your parents?
Where were my parents?
13. Did you ever get detention?
No. I was asked to go to the principal's office once in metal shop. Jessie, Katrina and I were laughing so hard we were crying. We were being extremely disruptive to the poor students that actually wanted to learn something. Mr. Russo (the craziest substitute teacher ever) asked us to go the Principal's office. We left campus.
14. Favorite Subject?
Cooking and Drivers Ed.
16. Who did you have a CELEBRITY crush on?
Perry Farrell, Layne Staley, was it that long ago? I can't seem to remember...
17. Did you smoke cigarettes?
My most prominent memories of high school revolve around cigarettes, smoking them and trying to acquire them. I am grateful that I don't let them rule my life now.
18. Did you lug all of your books around in your backpack all day?
I don't think I was in class the day they issued books.
19. Best event ever?
Too many to count. I had (still have) some of the funnest friends ever and there was rarely a dull moment.
posted by geeekgirl at 4:17 PM
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Friday, April 01, 2005
future garden
I have started over a hundred seeds for my very first vegetable garden and this is where I am going to put it!
posted by geeekgirl at 7:55 AM
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