May 27, 2010
Due to my current state of mind, you don’t get the witty sarcasm of my weekly “Ten Things” Thursday. Sorry to disappoint but as the title of this entry clearly indicates, it happens to be one of those days.
Now if you were to try and ask me what exactly what one of those days are, I would probably just stare at you with a blank expression on my face that is very uncharacteristic of the awesomeness that is me, so it’s probably best that you not ask, because I have this thing about looking like an idjit; especially in front of other people (that’s usually reserved for private me moments only). Besides I’d hate to crush your hopes and dreams of how awesome I truly am, because come on even on one of those days I’m still fucking awesome.
In any event I attempted to go swimming with Robby today, however obviously that wasn’t very successful. He went in, I just watched because the water was too fucking cold and despite the fact that I am enjoying our abnormally “cool” weather during this time of year, I still had to throw up a WTF? to the weather Gods. Not like they’ll hear me or more precisely not like they’ll care, but hey it was worth a shot.
Now, that I’ve wasted ten minutes of my life typing up a very pointless entry, I figure it’s probably time for me to get off the internet and do something productive*. In any event, I have a new spiffy badge/button, etc, etc over to the right that you should grab and put on your website because hello, you’ll be so much cooler if people know that you know me, or at least think you know me. So grab a button, share it with your friends and watch your cool factor rise. I’d promise cookies and my love, but come on, let’s face it, I’d only be lying.
*You know, like watch SYTYCD.
May 26, 2010
I grew up as a Playstation girl. That’s the console my dad preferred and as a result the one that my family owned. I loved Playstation. We would have family nights spent gathered in front of the TV playing Tomb Raider or some hard ass puzzle action game in which we would take turns at the controller trying to solve. All that changed when my father met his girlfriend, but that’s a different story– even still I miss those days. But if I’m honest, when it boils down to it, I miss us as a family.
Meeting Robby was a change for me in terms of console. He wasn’t a Playstation guy. In fact he was an XBOX type of guy. Oddly enough this was a turn off for me (don’t act shocked, I told you I was a geek) and it took a long time for me to be okay with his taste in consoles and games. Even though, if I’m completely honest the XBOX still bugs me (too many fucking buttons) but I love him so I manage to deal with it, albeit grudgingly.
For our one year anniversary and his birthday I decided to get him an XBOX 360, even though I was pretty much poor at that point (part time at Macy’s, barely above minimize wage? Come on, what’d you expect?). Despite that fact I wanted to do something special for him and something to symbolize how much he and our relationship meant. I wasn’t really able to splurge on accessories for the system, but that didn’t prevent me from getting him one nonetheless and it was worth it. Even now, nearly 5 years later I remember the look on this face when he opened up his present and honestly that was the best gift that I could ask for and still is.
May 25, 2010
So apparently I am so awesome that the lovely Mika wanted to learn more about me and as a result I was tagged to do an obnoxiously long survey. I pretty much failed at the explaining bit (well mostly) but even still if you have further questions about some of my answers, feel free to ask. I can’t guarantee the full truth, but I can guarantee snarkiness, which for all intents and purposes is much more fun.
Rule #1: If you open this you take it.
Rule #2: You are NOT ALLOWED to explain ANYTHING unless someone messages you and asks.
Rule #3: Tag THIRTEEN people.
Answer True or False
Q: Been arrested? At least not yet. Knowing me, it’ll happen eventually.
Q: Do you like someone? Absolutely. I like lots of people, though if I’m honest, I don’t like as many people as I dislike. Hey! Read the domain name, they don’t call me a bitch for no reason.
Q: Held a snake? False and will not ever happen. What you’re shocked?
Q: Been suspended from school? Surprisingly, false. I know, crazy huh?
Q: Sang karaoke? Oh yes, these were the best days of my life– okay maybe not so much the best, try the drunkest times of my life.
Q: Done something you told yourself you wouldn’t do? True, though in all honesty, I think we all do something we said we wouldn’t do some point in our lives.
Q: Laughed until you started crying? True and it takes skills for this to happen. I mean skkkiiiilllllllsssssss.
Q: Caught a snowflake on your tongue? False. I moved to Arizona for a reason. Snow and I are not friends.
Q: Kissed in the rain? True. Though it’s not as impressive as you’d think it would be.
Q: Sang in the shower? True. Honestly, who hasn’t?
Q: Sat on a roof top? True.
Q: Been pushed into a pool with all your clothes on? True. My husband loves me– swear!
Q: Broken a bone? False, which given my tendencies is a miracle.
Q: Shaved your head? False, my name is not Britney Spears.
Q: Played a prank on someone? True. I was laughing with them, not at them.
Q: Shot a gun? False, though my husband continues to harass me to do so.
Q: Donated Blood? False, not that I don’t want to, I just can’t.
LAST PERSON.
1. You hung out with? Unless you count my pets, JeniLynn.
2. You texted? My husband.
3. You were in a car with? My husband.
4. Went to the movies with? My husband.
5. Person you went to shop with? Define shop? Grocery shop? My husband? Shop, shop? My mother-in-law.
6. You talked on the phone? Does video chat count as a phone? If it does then my lover, otherwise husband takes this one again.
7. Made you laugh? My whore monger.
8. You hugged? My husband– notice a trend? 
ANSWER TRUTHFULLY…
1. Sun or moon? Moon. Sun is boring and bright and you can’t look directly at it without wanting to cry1.
2. Winter or Fall? Fall.
3. Left or Right? Righty Tighty.
4. Sunny or rainy? You’re making me choose? Fine, sunny.
5. Where do you live? Arizona.
6. Are there 1 or 2 people who you can always trust and rely on? Yes and just recently that went from 1-2, to 3, unless you count family cause then that significantly increases my numbers.
7. Do you want to get married? Dude, where the hell have you been? I am married for 3 years come this July.
8. Do you twirl your spaghetti or cut it? I’m a twirler2.
9. What time is it? 7:58 (note to self: need to walk the dogs soon).
10. Are you afraid of commitment? For a time I was and I think well into my marriage, I still was, that’s changed– I’m not anymore.
11. What is your greatest hope/wish? My greatest hope is in both Danika and Jenn to be happy, despite who it might hurt because it’s what they both deserve.
12. Where the fuck did number 12 go? Did you take a vacation or something?
13. Current mood? I’m still waking up. Get back to me in about an hour.
IN THE LAST 48 HOURS HAVE YOU…
1. Kissed someone? Try the last hour.
2. Sang? Oh yes. I’m a singing fool.
3. Listened to music? I’m doing that as I type this. Music is life.
4. Danced Crazy? No, remember still waking up here? It’ll happen sometime today. Swear.
5. Cried? I haven’t cried in a long time, unless of course you count the movies or TV finales that always end up making me bawl like a baby3.
6. Liked someone you can’t have? Nope, at least not in the last 48 hours. In my lifetime? Yes, which was stupid and will never happen again. I’ve learned that lesson.
25 FIRSTS …..
1. Who was your first prom date? My ex-boyfriend.
2. Who was your first roommate? Do sisters count? If not, a co-worker, which was the biggest mistake EVER.
3. What alcoholic beverage did you drink when you got drunk the first time? Hot Damn. Took one shot and was good for the rest of the night. Boy do I miss those days.
4. What was your first job? I was a hostess for Coco’s.
5. What was your first car? 2007 Jeep Patriot. My parents did not spoil me.
6. When did you go to your first funeral and viewing? When my hubby’s father died.
7. Dude, I found out what happened to 12! He ran off with 7! Thems fuckers!
8. Who was your first grade teacher? Oddly enough I can remember this. Her name was Mrs. Sullivan.
9. Where did you go on your first ride on an airplane? Probably from the Philippines to the United States. I was really young so I don’t remember it, but I had to get here somehow and I highly doubt my parents drove.
11. Who was your first best friend? Karina.
12. Who was your first best friend in high school? Amerlyn.
13. Where was your first sleepover? Christ, you expect me to remember this?
14. Who is the first person you call when you have a bad day? My husband.
15. Who’s wedding were you in the first time you were a Bridesmaid or groomsman? No one’s. I’m not that loved even though I’m awesome. Oh that must be why! Friends I forgive you for thinking I would have stolen the show– cause I probably would have.
16. What’s the first thing you did when you got up this morning? Jump in the shower. So fresh and so clean.
17. What was the first concert you went to? Jingle Jam, which for all intents and purposes was awesome– expect Mya can’t sing or perform. True story.
18. What was the last concert you went to? Jingle Jam. I know I’m that awesome.
19. First tattoo or piercing? Piercing, ears. Tattoo, yet to be determined.
20. First celebrity crush? Justin Timberlake. Don’t hate, the boy was hawt.
21. Current celebrity crush? Alexander Skarsgard. He’d bite me if I asked. *nods*
22. First crush? Rainer Brenaum.
23. Current crush? The hubby and my lover. The hubby knows and approves because I am that awesome or maybe in this case it’s because he’s that awesome, whatever I am awesome.
24. First date? A movie. Van Helsing which was lame.
25. First time you tied your shoe laces? Well how the fuck am I supposed to know, lol.
Five names you go by:
1. Angelina
2. Angie
3. Angel
4. Ang
5. Slut Weasel
6. I’ll give you another because you’re just that special I’m awesome. Baby(kins).
Three things you are wearing right now:
1. Jeans
2. Red T-shirt
3. Bra
Three things you want very badly at the moment:
1. A baby
2. To be finished with school
3. To meet Jenn.
Two things you did last night:
1. Video cammed with Jenn.
2. Snuggled with my hubby.
Two things you ate today:
1. Nothing yet, because again, still waking up, but I know what I will eat. Cinnamon Toast Crunch.
2. Spaghetti.
Two people you last talked to on the phone:
1. My hubby
2. My dad
Three things you are going to do today/next 12 hours:
1. Work.
2. Walk the dogs. Shit! I need to do that.
3. Video cam with Jenn.
Favorite beverages:
1. Pepsi
2. Fruit Punch
3. Water
Tagged: Jenn, Danika, Hillary, Whitters, Rochelle, JeniLynn, Janet, Louise, Terri, Miranda, Nicola, Kecia, Angie4
1. Did I say cry? I meant squint.
2. In more ways than one– or at least that’s what my husband says.
3. Okay I didn’t reall mean cry– I meant laugh, yeah that’s it!
4. See, dad I do have friends!
May 24, 2010
I don’t know about anyone else, but I think this is something that needs to be addressed; especially given that this has become a HUGE platform for bloggers to promote their blogs by tweeting when a new blog has been posted on their website. It’s an awesome tool– when used appropriately.
To be more specific, it’s a great tool to use, to say, “Hey, guess what I blogged, come check it out!” But is there such thing as overuse? I believe so. Posting once that you’ve updated is great. I see the tweet and decide at that point as to whether or not I want to check it out; sometimes I do, other times I don’t. It really just depends. If the title is eye catching enough then in all likelihood I will take a gander, but if it’s a topic that something along the lines of “Long Time No Blog” or “Lazy” etc, then I’ll probably pass it up, because while I do enjoy reading about some people’s life to a certain extent, there has to be a grab factor for me. Make it humorous, heartbreaking, or something (did I mention sex sales?), but if it’s just about your day to day activities, well quite frankly I don’t really give a damn and chances are no does other (I just happen to have the balls to say it.)
In any event, when I talk about twitter etiquette and abuse, I’m talking about the people who tweet that they have a new blog post multiple times through out the day, when hello, we got your tweet the first time. The more you spam, the faster I’ll be at not only ignoring your blog post, your blog, and you, but also un-following you because you just don’t get it. So not only have you sacrificed your blog viewership but you’ve also managed to lose a follower– not a good move in the blogging world. Not a good move at all. And last but definitely not least in my book of twitter etiquette lands squarely on paid blog posts, which admittedly I do. However, I also have the decency to realize that my readers may not actually want to be informed of such posts, so to save them the agony of visiting my blog thinking I have a new, awesome post (because come on, all my posts are awesome), I do not tweet about, nor do I send out e-mails to my subscribers about these posts because I understand just how irritating it is to think you’re reading a post about something relevant and then out of no where get hit with a link. It’s like really, what the fuck? Nice way to blindside me. So out of courtesy for the few readers I have, I avoid the following:
- Tweeting multiple times about a blog post to try and get comments because no one has commented yet. Give it time, sheesh!
- Tweeting about sponsored posts. Come on do readers really want to read those? Do you?
So perhaps (assuming you’re guilty of the above), you should too.*
*Feel free to share other twitter etiquette suggestions– not that I really care, but hey, others might.
May 24, 2010
As most of you know, Robby has been suffering from sleep apnea for quite some time. It had gotten so bad that I ended up sleeping in the spare bedroom for several months because his snoring often kept me up at night. About two months ago, he finally went in and did a sleep study which only confirmed what we already knew. Now he has a machine that allows him to breathe properly and has significantly improved his sleep quality, while also allowing me to sleep in the same room as home. The down side? He has severe back pain because he no longer tosses and turns.
I have been doing a little research into ways to help with his increased by pan and happened to visit LGMedSupply Online and discovered that they offered muscle stimulators which might help him, but I’m not 100% sure. He still needs to visit his doctor again and figure out if there’s anything that he can do to help alleviate some of his back pain.
In the meantime, I intended on checking out their our online customer blog to get a better idea of options that might work for him. Speaking of options, if you have any, please feel free to suggest some. We’re definitely open to any and all suggestions– anything that might help alleviate his pain.
May 24, 2010
When Robby and I first started car shopping, we looked at several different makes, and the options they provided. We looked at a Ford pick up, a Toyota Camry, and several other vehicles, including a PT Cruiser. It was a pretty difficult decision to find something that was within our price range and had a lot of the features we wanted.
One of the concerns that rose for us was the cost of auto repair when that inevitable check engine light comes on. We’ve had many friends experience this and end up having to pay quite a lot for repairs because the warranty had expired. Ultimately this was our deciding factor in which vehicle we wound up choosing.
We’re not the type to trade in our car after a few years of having it and realized that in all likeliness, we’d end up keeping our car for several years and probably running it into the ground before we bought another and when it boils down to it, the reason we ended up picking our Jeep. At the time the dealership was offering a lifetime warranty (as long as we met all the stipulations) for a few thousand more than we were paying and we figured it was completely worth it. I mean we’ll probably have the car at least 17 years from now and to be able to just take it into the dealership if something malfunctions was an added benefit for us.
For those of you who have owned your vehicle for several years (I’m talking at least 10), how much have you spent in repairs? How does that make you feel?
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