So H and I have a little debate going. And by debate I mean she teases me and then I get defensive and tell her she's wrong and then I go to my side of the crib and suck my thumb.
So I need your help dear readers on this situation. (And by readers I mean the 5 family members and the 3 other people who have commented on my blog that I know probably read this regularly.)
Really my only point is to prove H wrong because well we're stubborn and both are usually right, so it's hard.
Here is the situation: Dean and I had an awkward friendship. Dean turned into a douche. I no longer have the original feelings for Dean. We're starting up to be friends again. H on many occasions makes comments that we should just get married already and I often air punch her because I can't really punch her in person since she's far away from me. (Watch out when I see you on Saturday though!!)
Anyways. . .so last night my aunt and uncle were in town. We were going to a baseball game. I got free tickets because my friend works for the organization. I had an extra ticket and invited him along because he had been wanting to go all year. So yesterday after work he called me to see if I still wanted him to go and I said yes.
So I was telling H this and then said something about him buying me all my beer last night to which she said "Awe how cute! A double date!" Then I air kicked her.
I said "Date?? No. Two friends." To which she said something along the lines of whatever or something. I tend to block out her IMs after she frustrates me. :) (Kidding, I just don't remember them!)
So my question is: Is it a date if the guy buys? (or vice versa)
I guess it's really more of a survey, but you get the jist.
My feelings are that he was just being nice since I got him a free ticket to the baseball game. That is all.
Thank you for your time!
*And the two readers that I know read this occasionally, I hope you had fun on your vacation!
Oh and WM the tiramisu was EXCELLENT! I think I forgot to tell you that! Thanks for the recipe!!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
I did a bad, bad thing. . .
Not as bad as some of you dirty minds are thinking!
I went out for a drink last night with my roomie whose birthday was Monday but she was out of town and then could really only grab a drink after work yesterday.
So then as I drove home I did the unthinkable. I called Wine Rep. Why?? I don't know.
There is a possibility of reasons:
1) The 2 drinks I had probably made me giddy because I only ate salad and sushi for lunch.
2) I missed hearing his voice.
3) How on earth could he just QUIT talking to me for no reason especially seeing as we were quote unquote friends before??? I mean we were at least acquaintances.
I was planning on leaving a witty message about how I thought he had died since I hadn't talked to him in a month and he didn't even respond to my birthday message to him. However, plan failed and he answered. "Heeeey beautiful stranger!" So I said "Oh Woah! You're alive. I wouldn't know since I haven't talked to you in a month!"
With some friendly batter back and forth, I ended up meeting him for drinks. And then going back to his house for some wine. And came home with a case of wine and two of his movies.
Anyway during the course of our conversation, he stated that he had to be honest with me that he was "inadvertently" seeing someone. I'm not sure you could "Inadvertently" be dating someone, but whatever. What had happened was the night before our date he went out after work with some people he works with at the bar and one of the girls with ended up coming home with him because she couldn't drive and she ended up kissing him that night AND also has yet to leave. Which is why he never called the day of our date or called in general. According to him, she's basically within the last month moved in with him and he doesn't know how to tell her to leave. She's stayed pretty much every night since that night he said. She does her laundry there and everything. He said that he doesn't like her and that they haven't even slept together in the bow-chica-bow-wow sense. Now he told me he's going to tell her this in the next couple of weeks, that he doesn't want to date her, let alone live with her.
However, I do not see this happening and told him that. I told him we will only ever be friends if she stays and not even really friends. So he made a bet with me that if he tells her within the next month, I have to make him dinner and take him out for drinks. If he doesn't, then he will take me out to wherever I want within a $300 limit one night.
It seems odd that he can't seem to tell her "Get Out" but I kind of understand. He doesn't want to hurt her feelings because they work together and also play volleyball together. However, I also have 2 movies of his so I'll have to at least in a month go over there and return them and also stock up one more wine while I can. He also talked about still wanting to go on vacation to a vineyard and told me that he missed me. I feel he is just playing me, but for free wine, I will continue to let him think he has me under his spell.
The funny thing is on my way to meet Wine Rep, Dean had called me and said that he needed to move his couch and couldn't figure out how. So I being the good friend, called my other friend to see if he would help us move it. And of course he did! So it made for a LONG night, that's for sure! :)
I went out for a drink last night with my roomie whose birthday was Monday but she was out of town and then could really only grab a drink after work yesterday.
So then as I drove home I did the unthinkable. I called Wine Rep. Why?? I don't know.
There is a possibility of reasons:
1) The 2 drinks I had probably made me giddy because I only ate salad and sushi for lunch.
2) I missed hearing his voice.
3) How on earth could he just QUIT talking to me for no reason especially seeing as we were quote unquote friends before??? I mean we were at least acquaintances.
I was planning on leaving a witty message about how I thought he had died since I hadn't talked to him in a month and he didn't even respond to my birthday message to him. However, plan failed and he answered. "Heeeey beautiful stranger!" So I said "Oh Woah! You're alive. I wouldn't know since I haven't talked to you in a month!"
With some friendly batter back and forth, I ended up meeting him for drinks. And then going back to his house for some wine. And came home with a case of wine and two of his movies.
Anyway during the course of our conversation, he stated that he had to be honest with me that he was "inadvertently" seeing someone. I'm not sure you could "Inadvertently" be dating someone, but whatever. What had happened was the night before our date he went out after work with some people he works with at the bar and one of the girls with ended up coming home with him because she couldn't drive and she ended up kissing him that night AND also has yet to leave. Which is why he never called the day of our date or called in general. According to him, she's basically within the last month moved in with him and he doesn't know how to tell her to leave. She's stayed pretty much every night since that night he said. She does her laundry there and everything. He said that he doesn't like her and that they haven't even slept together in the bow-chica-bow-wow sense. Now he told me he's going to tell her this in the next couple of weeks, that he doesn't want to date her, let alone live with her.
However, I do not see this happening and told him that. I told him we will only ever be friends if she stays and not even really friends. So he made a bet with me that if he tells her within the next month, I have to make him dinner and take him out for drinks. If he doesn't, then he will take me out to wherever I want within a $300 limit one night.
It seems odd that he can't seem to tell her "Get Out" but I kind of understand. He doesn't want to hurt her feelings because they work together and also play volleyball together. However, I also have 2 movies of his so I'll have to at least in a month go over there and return them and also stock up one more wine while I can. He also talked about still wanting to go on vacation to a vineyard and told me that he missed me. I feel he is just playing me, but for free wine, I will continue to let him think he has me under his spell.
The funny thing is on my way to meet Wine Rep, Dean had called me and said that he needed to move his couch and couldn't figure out how. So I being the good friend, called my other friend to see if he would help us move it. And of course he did! So it made for a LONG night, that's for sure! :)
Monday, July 28, 2008
Songs of My Life
I know on this blog I've shared (or overshared, whichever you prefer) that one of my weird quirks is hearing songs and then saying that song would be in my movie montage. Well, okayseriously put up a post about what songs would be the soundtrack of her life, and I took the challenge of doing it. It was HARD too! I didn't provide cool links to the songs like she did though, so. . .sorry!
The Soundtrack of MY Life (for now)
Opening credits: Days Go By—Keith Urban
Waking up: Walking on Sunshine—Katrina and the Waves
Average day: Send Me On My Way—Rusted Root
First date: Falling In Love in a Coffee Shop—Landon Pigg
Falling in Love: With or Without You—U2 (Close 2nd-I’m Yours—Jason Mraz)
Love Scene: Come a Little Closer--Dierks Bentley (Seriously, I hear this song and my clothes want to just fall off by themselves). Close 2nd-Magic—Colby Caillat
Fight Scene: Eye of the Tiger—Survivor
Breaking up: I actually feel there are waaay too many break-up songs that just hit the mark.
#1-You'll Think of Me-Keith Urban
(Close 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-->Gravity-Sara Bareilles, Let Me Go—Sonya Kitchell, and Moving On—Rascal Flatts)
Getting Back Together: All We’ve Ever Need—Lady Antebellum (Close 2nd—You and I—Tony Lucca)
Secret Love: Wait—Go Set Go (2nd place- Breathless—Corinne Bailey Rae)
Life’s Okay: Red Dirt Road—Brooks & Dunn
Mental Breakdown: Come Some Rainy Day—Wynonna Judd
Driving: Drive (Uncle Gene)—Alan Jackson
Learning A Lesson: Life Ain’t Always Beautiful—Gary Allen
Deep Thought: More Time—Need to Breathe
Flashback: Pictures—Jason Reeves
Partying: Yeah—Usher or You Shook Me All Night Long—AC/DC depending on my mood.
Happy Dance: Hands Open—Snow Patrol
Regretting: Between the Lines—Sara Bareilles (I couldn’t think of a regret song that didn’t involve Love. I think that just speaks for itself in my mind.)
Long Night Alone: Long Trip Alone—Dierks Bentley
Death Scene: This Woman’s Work—Maxwell
Closing Credits: Red Light—Jonny Lang
The Soundtrack of MY Life (for now)
Opening credits: Days Go By—Keith Urban
Waking up: Walking on Sunshine—Katrina and the Waves
Average day: Send Me On My Way—Rusted Root
First date: Falling In Love in a Coffee Shop—Landon Pigg
Falling in Love: With or Without You—U2 (Close 2nd-I’m Yours—Jason Mraz)
Love Scene: Come a Little Closer--Dierks Bentley (Seriously, I hear this song and my clothes want to just fall off by themselves). Close 2nd-Magic—Colby Caillat
Fight Scene: Eye of the Tiger—Survivor
Breaking up: I actually feel there are waaay too many break-up songs that just hit the mark.
#1-You'll Think of Me-Keith Urban
(Close 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-->Gravity-Sara Bareilles, Let Me Go—Sonya Kitchell, and Moving On—Rascal Flatts)
Getting Back Together: All We’ve Ever Need—Lady Antebellum (Close 2nd—You and I—Tony Lucca)
Secret Love: Wait—Go Set Go (2nd place- Breathless—Corinne Bailey Rae)
Life’s Okay: Red Dirt Road—Brooks & Dunn
Mental Breakdown: Come Some Rainy Day—Wynonna Judd
Driving: Drive (Uncle Gene)—Alan Jackson
Learning A Lesson: Life Ain’t Always Beautiful—Gary Allen
Deep Thought: More Time—Need to Breathe
Flashback: Pictures—Jason Reeves
Partying: Yeah—Usher or You Shook Me All Night Long—AC/DC depending on my mood.
Happy Dance: Hands Open—Snow Patrol
Regretting: Between the Lines—Sara Bareilles (I couldn’t think of a regret song that didn’t involve Love. I think that just speaks for itself in my mind.)
Long Night Alone: Long Trip Alone—Dierks Bentley
Death Scene: This Woman’s Work—Maxwell
Closing Credits: Red Light—Jonny Lang
Friday, July 25, 2008
Random things you should know about me today that you really could careless about:
I just had the best iced sugar free vanilla non-fat latte that I have EVER had.
I pass this new little coffee place at least once or twice a week and I always tell myself that I should stop there. I am sooo happy that I did. It made my Friday!!!
I do consider myself a coffee expert. . . I was a barista for 2 years. . . so. . .
Too bad it's a local place. . . you could always come and visit me and then we could go there! :)
I pass this new little coffee place at least once or twice a week and I always tell myself that I should stop there. I am sooo happy that I did. It made my Friday!!!
I do consider myself a coffee expert. . . I was a barista for 2 years. . . so. . .
Too bad it's a local place. . . you could always come and visit me and then we could go there! :)
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Today. . .
It's raining and I feel it's sort of fitting for the mood I'm in. I'd much rather be at home sleeping in bed all day. I can guarantee that!
H decided to start blogging again so now I have to change her out to the side. Thanks H! Which is funny because I never really took her off. I'm cool like that yes. So sorry to everyone who tried to click on her and couldn't!
Anyway, I am really sad that Estelle Getty died. I always liked her and Golden Girls was one of my favorite shows. When I first moved to here, Em and I watched it every morning when she would be coming home from work and I would be getting ready to go to work.
H and I had a very long discussion about it and she did remind me she had dementia so it was probably for the best. And seeing as I only watch Golden Girls on reruns, I really can't be too upset. It's not Bones or HIMYM or Always Sunny in Philadelphia or the Dark Knight, where someone's presence would surely be missed. I miss the therapist from Monk, Stanley Kamel. You might also remember him as Dylan McKay's wife's Dad, Tony Marchette, who was in the mob and ultimately killed his daughter and not Dylan. Yeah. . .probably watch 90210 a little too much. It's on Soapnet so I can watch it every weekend morning!
Anyways, Sophia was by far my favorite character and ironically passed away when she was 84 and on the Golden Girls she was like 84 yet in real life was in her 60s or something. Thank you Estelle Getty for being my friend. For travelling down the road and back again. Your heart is true, you're a pal, and a confidante. And if you threw a party, and invited everyone you knew, you would see, the biggest gift would be from me and the card attached would say, "Thank you for being a friend."
Also I'd like to say why is it that sometimes we can't see what's in front of us? I mean are we really that blind?? I say this because basically the other night a friend was telling me what he was wanting/needing out of a relationship and basically it's everything I am and what I gave him for some time. It's too late now though. Ship has sailed on that one. But still, it kind of pissed me off and I was half-tempted to slap him and say, "YOU IDIOT!" But I refrained and am probably better for it. I let him buy me dinner though mainly because he hurt my feelings earlier.
H and I also had a very long discussion (Really, it was too long) about the whole Christian Bale and his mother and sister pressing assault charges on him. We both feel it's ridiculous. Anyway, I'm really upset that in every news thing, they never mention probably the best movie he's every been in. They mention Empire of the Sun, American Psycho, and of course, Batman. Hey news people, ever heard of a little movie called "The Newsies"?!? I mean seriously. Watch it if you haven't. I. Love. it. Dean Cain has actually called and quoted little diddies from it on my voicemail.
H decided to start blogging again so now I have to change her out to the side. Thanks H! Which is funny because I never really took her off. I'm cool like that yes. So sorry to everyone who tried to click on her and couldn't!
Anyway, I am really sad that Estelle Getty died. I always liked her and Golden Girls was one of my favorite shows. When I first moved to here, Em and I watched it every morning when she would be coming home from work and I would be getting ready to go to work.
H and I had a very long discussion about it and she did remind me she had dementia so it was probably for the best. And seeing as I only watch Golden Girls on reruns, I really can't be too upset. It's not Bones or HIMYM or Always Sunny in Philadelphia or the Dark Knight, where someone's presence would surely be missed. I miss the therapist from Monk, Stanley Kamel. You might also remember him as Dylan McKay's wife's Dad, Tony Marchette, who was in the mob and ultimately killed his daughter and not Dylan. Yeah. . .probably watch 90210 a little too much. It's on Soapnet so I can watch it every weekend morning!
Anyways, Sophia was by far my favorite character and ironically passed away when she was 84 and on the Golden Girls she was like 84 yet in real life was in her 60s or something. Thank you Estelle Getty for being my friend. For travelling down the road and back again. Your heart is true, you're a pal, and a confidante. And if you threw a party, and invited everyone you knew, you would see, the biggest gift would be from me and the card attached would say, "Thank you for being a friend."
Also I'd like to say why is it that sometimes we can't see what's in front of us? I mean are we really that blind?? I say this because basically the other night a friend was telling me what he was wanting/needing out of a relationship and basically it's everything I am and what I gave him for some time. It's too late now though. Ship has sailed on that one. But still, it kind of pissed me off and I was half-tempted to slap him and say, "YOU IDIOT!" But I refrained and am probably better for it. I let him buy me dinner though mainly because he hurt my feelings earlier.
H and I also had a very long discussion (Really, it was too long) about the whole Christian Bale and his mother and sister pressing assault charges on him. We both feel it's ridiculous. Anyway, I'm really upset that in every news thing, they never mention probably the best movie he's every been in. They mention Empire of the Sun, American Psycho, and of course, Batman. Hey news people, ever heard of a little movie called "The Newsies"?!? I mean seriously. Watch it if you haven't. I. Love. it. Dean Cain has actually called and quoted little diddies from it on my voicemail.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Did you miss me?!?
I was in Miami for work all week. . . And I know what you’re thinking: AWESOME. No. No, it’s not. I don’t get to do anything fun when I’m here except maybe dinner and even with that I’m hanging out with my boss. I still can’t figure out why he enjoys spending sooo much time with me. I mean, I know I’m cool, but I’m definitely not the type of people I think he usually hangs out with. And if you were thinking ‘Hookers, then yes you would be’ then I will personally come and kick you in the shin. My boss is what some would call “hoitey, toitey” Oh wait. . . just realized. . .by using that phrase. . . I just turned into my mom. Anyway, the weather was also storming all weekday, so I never really got to even walk outside the office and get a quick glimpse of town while roaming downtown Miami in search of lunch.
And as I sit here waiting for what seems like forever at the airport, I have come to a couple of conclusions:
1) I am not the only one that sits at the airport bar and drinks. (Although I was sitting there for like an hour and a half by myself, it was after 1pm Eastern time. . .)
2) If you’re nice to the bartender, he/she will be nice to you! (I’ve said this before I know!)
3) Beer tastes better in the afternoon. (I’ve come to this conclusion on more than one occasion and find it true now as well.)
4) Even though when you check in and it says your flight is delayed, it might not be true.
5) I really wanted to get on the 1:30 flight to MN so I could be back home by 6:15. However, that flight was full, so now I am stuck on my scheduled flight at 4 that won’t get me back until 8:45.
6) I don’t like it when I have to go to the airport at the same time as my boss and my flight is a lot later than his. (But again I sat at a bar and drank, so it’s cool and it’s on company time.)
7) I do not think children should be able to wear those roller shoes.
8) Everyone in the MIA (Miami International Airport) speaks Spanish or another foreign language.
--The guy at the bar tried talking to me but I didn’t even think he was talking Spanish.
Either way I don’t know Spanish but still.
9) I might sleep on the plane. I’m feeling nap time soon.
10) The one nice day I’ve had in Miami has been today. . .when I’m for sure stuck in the airport and can’t go anywhere.
11) Some guy just winked at me when I looked up. He’s with his wife and 3 kids. He’s also speaking some foreign language. I wonder if he knows I’m actually typing about him now. Why is it always the married ones that flirt with me??
12) There goes another kid in the crazy roller shoes. Please take them off.
13) I wonder if I’m speaking out loud as I type or people think that I’m talking to myself. I tend to do that in general let alone when I have had a few beers.
14) I now have the song “Walking in Memphis” in my head now. . . Why couldn’t I get on that earlier flight??
And as I sit here waiting for what seems like forever at the airport, I have come to a couple of conclusions:
1) I am not the only one that sits at the airport bar and drinks. (Although I was sitting there for like an hour and a half by myself, it was after 1pm Eastern time. . .)
2) If you’re nice to the bartender, he/she will be nice to you! (I’ve said this before I know!)
3) Beer tastes better in the afternoon. (I’ve come to this conclusion on more than one occasion and find it true now as well.)
4) Even though when you check in and it says your flight is delayed, it might not be true.
5) I really wanted to get on the 1:30 flight to MN so I could be back home by 6:15. However, that flight was full, so now I am stuck on my scheduled flight at 4 that won’t get me back until 8:45.
6) I don’t like it when I have to go to the airport at the same time as my boss and my flight is a lot later than his. (But again I sat at a bar and drank, so it’s cool and it’s on company time.)
7) I do not think children should be able to wear those roller shoes.
8) Everyone in the MIA (Miami International Airport) speaks Spanish or another foreign language.
--The guy at the bar tried talking to me but I didn’t even think he was talking Spanish.
Either way I don’t know Spanish but still.
9) I might sleep on the plane. I’m feeling nap time soon.
10) The one nice day I’ve had in Miami has been today. . .when I’m for sure stuck in the airport and can’t go anywhere.
11) Some guy just winked at me when I looked up. He’s with his wife and 3 kids. He’s also speaking some foreign language. I wonder if he knows I’m actually typing about him now. Why is it always the married ones that flirt with me??
12) There goes another kid in the crazy roller shoes. Please take them off.
13) I wonder if I’m speaking out loud as I type or people think that I’m talking to myself. I tend to do that in general let alone when I have had a few beers.
14) I now have the song “Walking in Memphis” in my head now. . . Why couldn’t I get on that earlier flight??
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Things I wish didn't taste so good. . .
Chocolate Magic--you know, that chocolate stuff that hardens when you put it on your ice cream? I love it. And have been going through a bottle week lately. I'm eating fat-free sugar-free ice cream though so for some reason I feel justified. I go to DQ and actually always get a dip cone sundae.
Artichoke Parmesan Dip/Spinach-Artichoke Dip with Pita Bread--Why or why must you taste so good?!?
Certain coffee creamers--I'm addicted to the special addition White Chocolate Mudslide. Watch out. It's fantastic.
Chocolate--just in general
Wraps--I can eat any sandwich in a wrap and love it. I ate a grilled chicken wrap for lunch today and it was fantastic.
Cheeseburger Soup (From downstairs)--I work above a restaurant/brewing company and it's their best soup besides their Reuben soup. MBGM* actually IM'd me the other day to tell me that they had it downstairs. Which was rather nice considering I don't really talk to him anymore after he turned into a complete and utter douche bag.
Beer/Wine/Captain Morgan (or any other spiced rum)
Dessert--I mean any dessert. Ice cream, brownies, cookies (without nuts or raisins), tiramisu, cake, etc. . .
Do you notice I'm pretty sure I didn't mention anything healthy?? Don't get me wrong I LOVE vegetables. . . but there's just something about the naughty stuff I like more. I can eat just green beans or snap peas for supper though and have done that on too many occasions to mention. Or just tomatoes and slices of cheese.
*H nicknamed him that for Might Be Gay Matt. I think she actually named him Might Be Gay Matt Who Doesn't Know It and is a Complete Douche.
Artichoke Parmesan Dip/Spinach-Artichoke Dip with Pita Bread--Why or why must you taste so good?!?
Certain coffee creamers--I'm addicted to the special addition White Chocolate Mudslide. Watch out. It's fantastic.
Chocolate--just in general
Wraps--I can eat any sandwich in a wrap and love it. I ate a grilled chicken wrap for lunch today and it was fantastic.
Cheeseburger Soup (From downstairs)--I work above a restaurant/brewing company and it's their best soup besides their Reuben soup. MBGM* actually IM'd me the other day to tell me that they had it downstairs. Which was rather nice considering I don't really talk to him anymore after he turned into a complete and utter douche bag.
Beer/Wine/Captain Morgan (or any other spiced rum)
Dessert--I mean any dessert. Ice cream, brownies, cookies (without nuts or raisins), tiramisu, cake, etc. . .
Do you notice I'm pretty sure I didn't mention anything healthy?? Don't get me wrong I LOVE vegetables. . . but there's just something about the naughty stuff I like more. I can eat just green beans or snap peas for supper though and have done that on too many occasions to mention. Or just tomatoes and slices of cheese.
*H nicknamed him that for Might Be Gay Matt. I think she actually named him Might Be Gay Matt Who Doesn't Know It and is a Complete Douche.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Points to Ponder. . .
Why does Diet Pepsi make me pee so much??
It's only diet Pepsi too!
And the only reason I'm drinking it is to get the free downloads. The price I must pay I suppose.
It's only diet Pepsi too!
And the only reason I'm drinking it is to get the free downloads. The price I must pay I suppose.
This erupted today. . .
Letting you know what you're looking at. 
It's amazing to think I was there at one time!!
Natasha looks soo small!
One of our favorite signs. . .
This was good too! haha!! But seriously, how cool would it have been to throw the rock in and have it come back out at you?!?
UGGHHH!!!
I have another quick gripe and since H is not at work today (Hope you feel better!) I have to complain via my blog or I might explode.
My one friend today has brought up Dean about 3 times. And then has the audacity to tell me "I'm done talking about him." I wanted to respond back "Well I'm not the one that keeps bringing him up!" But I refrained because I'm a nice person and she gets easily offended.
First thing today I was telling her how I am sad that I left my lunch at home today because I was really looking forward to it. And then she asked what it was I was bringing. And I said "My leftovers from Wednesday. I couldn't eat them so I put them in my freezer the minute I got home." And then she said "Oh on your date with DEAN?" I then had to correct her and say that it wasn't a date, it was two people going to dinner.
Then later she said something about me still having feelings for him. Then when I responded how I don't have the same feelings for him that I did, although I still enjoy his company and there isn't anything wrong with that. Friends enjoy each other's company all the time. THEN she tells me that she doesn't buy it and that she knows me. If she knew me, she would understand that I am serious. (Although H said yesterday that "Maybe we should just get married already" and I told her "Maybe I should just punch you in the face. There's a lot of maybes out there and maybes just don't mean anything.") Then she said that I compare other guys to him. I will admit that at one time I did but not now. He's not worth comparing other guys to because he is not the person I thought he was. I might be afraid of getting into a relationship because of him, but that's not comparing him to another guy specifically.
The third time involved her telling me "Oh that's the time you ditched us for dean boy." Which prompted me to say "WHAT?!? I have never ditched you for him. If anything, I always invited him along." To which she said "I'm done talking about Dean."
This pissed me off to no end. I have NEVER will NEVER ditch my friends for a guy. I might go out with my girl friends and then meet up with the guy or have the guy meet up with me, but I will never do that. This is also the same girl who told me that I needed to maybe make time for Wine Rep and not do some things. But I know if I ditched her for Wine Rep I would never hear the end of it. And case in point from above discussion.
UGH! That's all I can say.
My one friend today has brought up Dean about 3 times. And then has the audacity to tell me "I'm done talking about him." I wanted to respond back "Well I'm not the one that keeps bringing him up!" But I refrained because I'm a nice person and she gets easily offended.
First thing today I was telling her how I am sad that I left my lunch at home today because I was really looking forward to it. And then she asked what it was I was bringing. And I said "My leftovers from Wednesday. I couldn't eat them so I put them in my freezer the minute I got home." And then she said "Oh on your date with DEAN?" I then had to correct her and say that it wasn't a date, it was two people going to dinner.
Then later she said something about me still having feelings for him. Then when I responded how I don't have the same feelings for him that I did, although I still enjoy his company and there isn't anything wrong with that. Friends enjoy each other's company all the time. THEN she tells me that she doesn't buy it and that she knows me. If she knew me, she would understand that I am serious. (Although H said yesterday that "Maybe we should just get married already" and I told her "Maybe I should just punch you in the face. There's a lot of maybes out there and maybes just don't mean anything.") Then she said that I compare other guys to him. I will admit that at one time I did but not now. He's not worth comparing other guys to because he is not the person I thought he was. I might be afraid of getting into a relationship because of him, but that's not comparing him to another guy specifically.
The third time involved her telling me "Oh that's the time you ditched us for dean boy." Which prompted me to say "WHAT?!? I have never ditched you for him. If anything, I always invited him along." To which she said "I'm done talking about Dean."
This pissed me off to no end. I have NEVER will NEVER ditch my friends for a guy. I might go out with my girl friends and then meet up with the guy or have the guy meet up with me, but I will never do that. This is also the same girl who told me that I needed to maybe make time for Wine Rep and not do some things. But I know if I ditched her for Wine Rep I would never hear the end of it. And case in point from above discussion.
UGH! That's all I can say.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
I'm an idiot!
I just realized as I posted the last post that I somehow missed the greatness that would come with my 100th post. I feel bad I missed such a monumental occasion. I'll try hard to make up for it. Maybe. . .
And the winner is. . .
I was asking H about my post and asked why she didn't post a comment. She said that she doesn't post comments anymore because she's not really posting anymore except for Three Pints. I told her I miss her witty comments and will just have to get used to not having them on my blog. Her other witty comments I get all the time, so I will not miss those in the slightest. :) H was so kind and decided she did have a lot to say about my previous post and decided to guest post. And *cough, cough any other cousins/persons (say D$) who would want to guest post. . . go ahead!!!
So without further ado. . .
One Hit Wonders. . . Part Un
My favorite song when I was in the sixth grade was “MMMBop” by Hanson. Perhaps you remember it; try hard to recall. If you’re able to, you won’t be able to get it out of your head for several days. You’re welcome.
Hanson was one of those fantastic one-hit wonder musical acts, a group who became household names overnight because of one fantastically shitty piece of music that everyone in America couldn’t get out of their heads. We’ve all fallen prey. We all did the Macarena (admit it, you did it too). We all said “I’ll Be There For You” by the Rembrandts was our favorite song in 1994 until the second episode of Friends aired and we realized 1) that song sucks and 2) it totally contradicts itself.
So, you might be asking yourself, which decade produced the most one-hit wonders? And which genre produces the most? The answer to the latter question, of course, is the very nonspecific “pop” genre, because all pop music is terrible. The answer to the former is not so simple.
The 1980s
The 1980s were an interesting time in music. Pop music ruled supreme in the 80s, spewing out such megastars as Madonna and Prince. The 1980s also gave us:
“Tainted Love” – Soft Cell
“Come on Eileen” – Dexy’s Midnight Runner
“Mickey” – Toni Basil
“Take on Me” – A-ha
“99 Luftballoons” – Nena
“The Safety Dance” – Men Without Hats
“Funkytown” – Lipps, Inc.
“Whip It” – Devo
“Relax” – Frankie Goes to Hollywood
“Don’t Worry, Be Happy” – Bobby McFerrin
All the songs were not necessarily awful. Save Ferris recorded a fantastic cover of “Come on Eileen” in 1997, and there’s a techno version of “Take on Me” that I’m particularly fond of. It’s hard for me to say that the 80s were the worst in terms of one‑hit wonders, since a lot of the repeat offenders were just as ridiculous.
The 1990s
I came of age in the 1990s and am guilty of liking many a ridiculously bad musical act. Suffice it to say, my tastes have evolved a bit since then. The 1990s gave us “I’m Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred, Sir Mix-a-Lot’s “Baby Got Back”, “Whoomp (There It Is)” and “I Touch Myself” by the Divinyls. Then came 1997:
“Ooh Aah…Just a Little Bit” – Gina G
“Let Me Clear My Throat” – DJ Kool
“Your Woman” – White Town
“Barely Breathing” – Duncan Sheik
“Da Dip” – Freak Nasty
“Bitch” – Meredith Brooks
“Sunny Came Home” – Shawn Colvin
“How Bizarre” – OMC
“All For You” – Sister Hazel
“If You Could Only See” – Tonic
“Tubthumping” – Chumabwumba
You had me at “Tubthumping.” The rest of the 90s were not nearly as memorable.
The 2000s
Since the 2000s aren’t over yet, I cannot say with certainty what place they will have in one-hit wonder history. But let’s look at the evidence from 2000 to 2005 (I will leave the past two and a half years safe from scrutiny…for now):
“Blue (Da Ba Dee)” – Eiffel 65
“Aaron’s Party (Come Get It)” – Aaron Carter
“Who Let the Dogs Out?” – Baha Men
“Butterfly” – Crazy Town
In terms of actual quality, these four might be some of the worst songs ever written. In terms of number of one-hit wonders, it seems that there were fewer in the first half of this decade than in previous eras, or at least there were fewer songs that I remembered. I’m taking the 2000s out of contention. They can get their bad music on for the next two years and we’ll revisit this again in 2010.
This leaves us with the 1980s and 1990s still vying for the title of Ultimate One-Hit Wonder Decade. The 80s made a valiant effort, and “Whip It” may be one of the most ridiculous songs of all time. But the 90s were a wonder of one-hits, too. So was it the 1980s or the 1990s? You decide. Check out the complete 80s and complete 90s lists here.
The ultimate one-hit wonder, of course, is the Buggles’ 1979 hit “Video Killed The Radio Star,” the first music video shown on MTV when it launched in 1981. It’s eerie to think of the irony behind this song, that video literally did kill the radio star.
So without further ado. . .
One Hit Wonders. . . Part Un
My favorite song when I was in the sixth grade was “MMMBop” by Hanson. Perhaps you remember it; try hard to recall. If you’re able to, you won’t be able to get it out of your head for several days. You’re welcome.
Hanson was one of those fantastic one-hit wonder musical acts, a group who became household names overnight because of one fantastically shitty piece of music that everyone in America couldn’t get out of their heads. We’ve all fallen prey. We all did the Macarena (admit it, you did it too). We all said “I’ll Be There For You” by the Rembrandts was our favorite song in 1994 until the second episode of Friends aired and we realized 1) that song sucks and 2) it totally contradicts itself.
So, you might be asking yourself, which decade produced the most one-hit wonders? And which genre produces the most? The answer to the latter question, of course, is the very nonspecific “pop” genre, because all pop music is terrible. The answer to the former is not so simple.
The 1980s
The 1980s were an interesting time in music. Pop music ruled supreme in the 80s, spewing out such megastars as Madonna and Prince. The 1980s also gave us:
“Tainted Love” – Soft Cell
“Come on Eileen” – Dexy’s Midnight Runner
“Mickey” – Toni Basil
“Take on Me” – A-ha
“99 Luftballoons” – Nena
“The Safety Dance” – Men Without Hats
“Funkytown” – Lipps, Inc.
“Whip It” – Devo
“Relax” – Frankie Goes to Hollywood
“Don’t Worry, Be Happy” – Bobby McFerrin
All the songs were not necessarily awful. Save Ferris recorded a fantastic cover of “Come on Eileen” in 1997, and there’s a techno version of “Take on Me” that I’m particularly fond of. It’s hard for me to say that the 80s were the worst in terms of one‑hit wonders, since a lot of the repeat offenders were just as ridiculous.
The 1990s
I came of age in the 1990s and am guilty of liking many a ridiculously bad musical act. Suffice it to say, my tastes have evolved a bit since then. The 1990s gave us “I’m Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred, Sir Mix-a-Lot’s “Baby Got Back”, “Whoomp (There It Is)” and “I Touch Myself” by the Divinyls. Then came 1997:
“Ooh Aah…Just a Little Bit” – Gina G
“Let Me Clear My Throat” – DJ Kool
“Your Woman” – White Town
“Barely Breathing” – Duncan Sheik
“Da Dip” – Freak Nasty
“Bitch” – Meredith Brooks
“Sunny Came Home” – Shawn Colvin
“How Bizarre” – OMC
“All For You” – Sister Hazel
“If You Could Only See” – Tonic
“Tubthumping” – Chumabwumba
You had me at “Tubthumping.” The rest of the 90s were not nearly as memorable.
The 2000s
Since the 2000s aren’t over yet, I cannot say with certainty what place they will have in one-hit wonder history. But let’s look at the evidence from 2000 to 2005 (I will leave the past two and a half years safe from scrutiny…for now):
“Blue (Da Ba Dee)” – Eiffel 65
“Aaron’s Party (Come Get It)” – Aaron Carter
“Who Let the Dogs Out?” – Baha Men
“Butterfly” – Crazy Town
In terms of actual quality, these four might be some of the worst songs ever written. In terms of number of one-hit wonders, it seems that there were fewer in the first half of this decade than in previous eras, or at least there were fewer songs that I remembered. I’m taking the 2000s out of contention. They can get their bad music on for the next two years and we’ll revisit this again in 2010.
This leaves us with the 1980s and 1990s still vying for the title of Ultimate One-Hit Wonder Decade. The 80s made a valiant effort, and “Whip It” may be one of the most ridiculous songs of all time. But the 90s were a wonder of one-hits, too. So was it the 1980s or the 1990s? You decide. Check out the complete 80s and complete 90s lists here.
The ultimate one-hit wonder, of course, is the Buggles’ 1979 hit “Video Killed The Radio Star,” the first music video shown on MTV when it launched in 1981. It’s eerie to think of the irony behind this song, that video literally did kill the radio star.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Things I thought about as I drove 10 hours this weekend. . .
I decided on my drive out I wasn't going to think about the sad situation that has become my love life. Not going to do it. Really it will only make me more depressed as I drive and given the option, if down enough, I could easily run straight into other cars.
But I did contemplate this one thing on the drive out: Why is it that when you hang out with your weird friendship guy friend pretty much everyone else thinks that you shouldn't because you are "talking" to someone else? I couldn't figure this out and decided people suck and was going to do whatever I wanted anyway. :)
On my drive early this morning, I got to thinking about what classifies a One Hit Wonder. On Thursday night, we were talking about Corey Hart and how he was a One Hit Wonder and I said "No, no my friend. He had another hit besides I Wear My Sunglasses At Night. He also sang Never Surrender which is actually more of a personal favorite." And then some song came on as I drove that was technically a One Hit Wonder so it got me thinking: Which era had more One Hit Wonders--80s, 90s, or the 2000s?? And which genre produces more One Hit Wonders?
I was thinking probably the 80s but they had a lot of classics that I keep listening to. The 90s did produce some definite goodies but alot of those makeshift bands from the 90s had at least 2 hits and the ones that broke out of the boy bands into solo acts are around today. (Justin Timberlake--LOVE YOU!) And now in this decade, we seem to have these bands that produce a type of "pop" sound that comes and goes and you never really hear from them after their 15 minutes. The 80s and 90s did have all those hair bands but I really think even they had a rock song AND a ballad.
And some of the people from the 90s I really wish wouldn't have lasted past their one hit. Case in point: Britney Spears. My friend Jill loves her and even in Catch Phrase Thursday night said something about her being the best ever. I do realize that even I find myself singing to Britney's catchy tunes, but she can't sing. And it saddens me. I used to watch her on the MMC, although Tony Lucca and Kerri Russell were my favorite. She should be better than she is.
The genre I think probably produces the most One Hitters is Pop music with the factory sound that it has become. It is followed a close second by Country. I can't believe all the new country artists out there that just have one song I've never even heard of and not even sure I really like!
I can't now remember what else I thought about. haha! I think I thought about what I was going to eat for lunch and then just came straight into work without eating. I just didn't want to stop on the way. Oh well!
Happy Monday!
But I did contemplate this one thing on the drive out: Why is it that when you hang out with your weird friendship guy friend pretty much everyone else thinks that you shouldn't because you are "talking" to someone else? I couldn't figure this out and decided people suck and was going to do whatever I wanted anyway. :)
On my drive early this morning, I got to thinking about what classifies a One Hit Wonder. On Thursday night, we were talking about Corey Hart and how he was a One Hit Wonder and I said "No, no my friend. He had another hit besides I Wear My Sunglasses At Night. He also sang Never Surrender which is actually more of a personal favorite." And then some song came on as I drove that was technically a One Hit Wonder so it got me thinking: Which era had more One Hit Wonders--80s, 90s, or the 2000s?? And which genre produces more One Hit Wonders?
I was thinking probably the 80s but they had a lot of classics that I keep listening to. The 90s did produce some definite goodies but alot of those makeshift bands from the 90s had at least 2 hits and the ones that broke out of the boy bands into solo acts are around today. (Justin Timberlake--LOVE YOU!) And now in this decade, we seem to have these bands that produce a type of "pop" sound that comes and goes and you never really hear from them after their 15 minutes. The 80s and 90s did have all those hair bands but I really think even they had a rock song AND a ballad.
And some of the people from the 90s I really wish wouldn't have lasted past their one hit. Case in point: Britney Spears. My friend Jill loves her and even in Catch Phrase Thursday night said something about her being the best ever. I do realize that even I find myself singing to Britney's catchy tunes, but she can't sing. And it saddens me. I used to watch her on the MMC, although Tony Lucca and Kerri Russell were my favorite. She should be better than she is.
The genre I think probably produces the most One Hitters is Pop music with the factory sound that it has become. It is followed a close second by Country. I can't believe all the new country artists out there that just have one song I've never even heard of and not even sure I really like!
I can't now remember what else I thought about. haha! I think I thought about what I was going to eat for lunch and then just came straight into work without eating. I just didn't want to stop on the way. Oh well!
Happy Monday!
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Things that happened to me today:
This is my tire AFTER it blew out.
Lovely isn't it?!?
I was very lucky that while I was going 70mph and talking to my mom on my cell phone on my way into work that my car didn't even so much as move when it happened. I thought the loud noise was the semi I was passing. Until I realized it was me and accidentally hung up on my mom and she thought she was the one that hung up on me!
Probably won't be writing anything in the next few days, so everyone have a safe and Happy Fourth of July!!!
Happy Birthday America!
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