Happy New Years Eve!

If people start looking like this:

You may want to put down the booze and drink some water. Just sayin.

Note to anyone who reads this, please don't tell me I look tired or ask if I have a black eye because I am neither tired nor do have I been punched in the face. I get 8 hours of sleep every night and sometimes the make up wears off by the end of the day which makes my dark cicles more noticeable. I hate this more than celulite because it makes me feel old so yes I am sensitive so just please do me a favor and keep it to yourself. When you are aware of your own flaws it is one thing but when other people point them out to you, it means something entirely different. It means that I am not blowing it out of proportion in my mind and it is noticeble and unattratctive and there is nothing I can do about it, believe me I have tried. So as much as I try to not let it other me it does and it makes me feel bad and sadly ruins my day. And if anyone knows how to fix t, I am open to suggestions Bah, I hate that it bothers me this much.

One done and one more to go...

As much fun as the holidays can be, and I had a great Christmas this year, I am ready for them to be over.

For one thing holidays mean a lot of forced socializing. Sometimes that can be good, like catching up with relatives, but sometimes it just drains me off all of my energy. Since I am pretty big introvert, constantly being around people feels like it sucks the life out of me and I need alone time to re-group and re-energize. Last week was a whirlwind of activity and I look forward to a few evenings at home alone at the beginning of this week.

I also don't like getting off of my regular eating schedule. Turns out that eating 5 small meals a day, helps my IBS considerably and prevents my stomach from getting upset. When I eat big meals is when it flares up. After a few days of going too long between meals and then attempting to make up for it by eating larger meals and eating foods that arent very healthy, my stomach has startd to rebel. I think the popcorn I had for dinner last night was the tipping point, bad idea.

In conjunction with the food, it has been difficult to hit the gym like I usually do. I only missed 2 days last week but I have had to cram my workouts which means I havent been able to enjoy them and spend the time exercising that I want to. It is unbelievable how much my workouts effect me mentally. If I even go a few days without physical activity I notice I get crabby and grumpy and start feeling depressed. As soon as I get a workout in though I feel happier and considerably less stressed. I should be able to get back on track most of this week and now that I have Wii Fit when I can't make it to the gym at least I can do something.

And finally I really do like the idea of a fresh start with the new year approaching. Even though it really is an arbitrary date in regard to making changes in your life, I always take the time to assess what I like about my life and what I dont and decide to make changes. As cheesy as it is, the start of the new year gives me a little hope that something big and exciting will happen for me this year. My focus this year is on getting my finances straight, pay off the rest of my debt, and start saving money myself instead of relying exclusively on my IRA for my retirement. I don't want to be 40 and have nothing to show for it and I dont want to be 85 and still working so I would also like to learn more about investing my money.

So thats whats been on my mind, I have been a bit melancholy lately but thats ok, I have a lot to be grateful for.

The Real Peter Griffin

Source: Holy Taco

You know whats a bad way to start your Monday morning after a long holiday weekend? Falling down your stairs when you leave for work in the morning. I locked my door, turned to take a step and it was still pretty dark and I was stll pretty sleepy so I couldn't see very well and missed a stair or something because before I knew it I was falling forward and my left shin slammed into the stairs. While I was toppling over I grabbed the railing with my left arm to keep me from doing somersaults down the rest of the staircase, which jerked my shoulder back pretty hard. So I sort of slid down a few more stairs and then stood up.

My shin has a nice bump on it and it shook me up a bit but I am fine. I am certainly glad there was no one around to witness my graceful start to the morning.

Speaking of falling, Saturday I went up to Sierra Summit to try snowboarding for the first time. I have a lot more respect for skiers and snowboarders now because that shit is hard. I felt completely out of my element but my friend Melissa geared me up and told me what to do so I wasn't as lost. I luckily had really great conditions for my first time as well. The sun was bright and it was warm and the snow was pretty recent so it wasnt hard. Unfortunately there were a bunch of people there and since I was on the bunny hill I was with a bunch of kids. I didnt care that 6 year olds were making me look bad, but I was paranoid that would take them out because I had absoultely no control. So because of that I purposely fell most of the time instead of riding it out and seeing what I could do.

It wasnt nearly as miserable as everyone made it sound. Falling didnt really hurt (thank you budunkadunk) and I wasnt sore the next day either. It was really hard though and I would get freaked out when I started to pick up speed. I dont think I will be picking this up as a regular sport but I am glad I tried it.

It was absolutely beautiful up there too. There was a ton of snow and all of the trees were covered in it. Unfortunately the cabin is out of the question for the weekend though. We would have to get it plowed to even get to the cabin and then spend another hour or so digging our way to access the door and we wouldnt even be able to park at the cabin so we would have to hike in. It would just be a pain in the ass so we will have to do it another time. Besides I could use a few days at home without a lot to do, I havent stopped since last week and I am pooped and my apartment needs some TLC.

Anyone have any ideas for New Years Eve?

These are the worst lyrics I have heard in a long time. Lady GaGa, who I assume is a drag queen with a name like that, has this little number playing on the radio these days called "Just Dance". I know everyone who reads this blog is probably too good for the radio so they have not been subjected to it, but I still listen to the radio so I have unfortunately had to experience it a time or two. Basically it is about a drunk chick dancing at a club, a great song for any teenage girl to emulate. My favorite lines are:
"Can't find a drink, oh man Where are my keys? I lost my phone"
"I love this record baby but I can't see straight anymore"
"How'd I turn my shirt inside out?"
"And we're all getting hosed tonight"

Sadly, we have all met this girl but let's not praise this behavior by writing a dance song about it. If I were to set foot into a club (screaming and kicking) I imagine I would see a bunch of girls yelling "woooo!!!" when this song comes on, taking another shot, running out on the dance floor and saying things like "oh my god I love this song! I ALWAYS lose my phone and keys when I get drunk too!". *sigh*

Anyway here are all the lyrics and the video below if you can stomach it.

From LYRICSMODE.COM lyrics archive

Lyrics | Lady GaGa lyrics - Just Dance lyrics

Lady GaGa - Just Dance lyrics

[Feat. Colby O'Donis & Akon]

RedOne, Konvict
GaGa, oh-oh, eh

I've had a little bit too much, much
All of the people start to rush, start to rush by
How does he twist the dance? Can't find a drink, oh man
Where are my keys? I lost my phone, phone

What's going on on the floor?
I love this record baby but I can't see straight anymore
Keep it cool, what's the name of this club?
I can't remember but it's alright, a-alright

Just dance, gonna be okay, da da doo-doo-mmm
Just dance, spin that record babe, da da doo-doo-mmm
Just dance, gonna be okay, d-d-d-dance
Dance, dance, just, j-j-just dance

Wish I could shut my playboy mouth, oh oh oh-oh
How'd I turn my shirt inside out? Inside outright
Control your poison babe, roses have thorns they say
And we're all getting hosed tonight, oh oh oh-oh

What's going on on the floor?
I love this record baby but I can't see straight anymore
Keep it cool, what's the name of this club?
I can't remember but it's alright, a-alright

Just dance, gonna be okay, da da doo-doo-mmm
Just dance, spin that record babe, da da doo-doo-mmm
Just dance, gonna be okay, d-d-d-dance
Dance, dance, just, j-j-just

When I come through on the dance floor checkin' out that catalog
Can't believe my eyes, so many women without a flaw
And I ain't gon' give it up, steady tryin' to pick it up like a car
I'ma hit it, I'ma hit it and flex and do it until tomorr' yeah

Shawty I can see that you got so much energy
The way you're twirlin' up them hips 'round and 'round
And now there's no reason at all why you can't leave here with me
In the meantime stay and let me watch you break it down

And dance, gonna be okay, da da doo-doo-mmm
Just dance, spin that record babe, da da doo-doo-mmm

Just dance, gonna be okay, da da doo-doo-mmm
Just dance, spin that record babe, da da doo-doo-mmm
Just dance, gonna be okay, d-d-d-dance
Dance, dance, just, j-j-just dance

Woo! Let's go!

Half psychotic, sick, hypnotic
Got my blueprint, it's symphonic
Half psychotic, sick, hypnotic
Got my blueprint electronic

Half psychotic, sick, hypnotic
Got my blueprint, it's symphonic
Half psychotic, sick, hypnotic
Got my blueprint electronic

Go! Use your muscle, carve it out, work it, hustle
I got it, just stay close enough to get it
Don't slow! Drive it, clean it, lights out, bleed it
Spend the lasto
(I got it)
In your pocko
(I got it)

Just dance, gonna be okay, da da doo-doo-mmm
Just dance, spin that record babe, da da doo-doo-mmm

Just dance, gonna be okay, da da doo-doo-mmm
Just dance, spin that record babe, da da doo-doo-mmm
Just dance, gonna be okay, d-d-d-dance
Dance, dance, just, j-j-just dance



Lyrics | Lady GaGa lyrics - Just Dance lyrics

I may one of the very few people working today judging by the lack of traffic on the road and at Starbucks but it's cool because I have a couple of good incentives.

First, I only have to work a half day, woo hoo! I also won't have many interruptions since not many other people are working so I will be able to get a lot done.

Second, for our employee Christmas party we are going to go to QN4U this afternoon. Everyone raves about this place and I looooove BBQ so I am excited to get my eat on. Hopefully the bloat will go away by then or I will have to just bring a lot home with me and eat smaller portions throughout the rest of the day. I really just want to pig out but my digestive system punishes me when I do.

Third, I am just happy I have a job to go to, even if it is on Christmas Eve.

Feliz Navidad!

I feel I must warn you...

I may be bad luck. Yesterday as I am walking up to the gym an ambulance pulls up and takes someone away that was on a raquetball court. I didn't see who it was or in what condition he or she was in, but it warranted a stretcher.

Today I come home and there are 2 cop cars and an ambulance outside of my apartment. My first thought was the lady downstairs must have died. As I drove closer I could see the door to her apartment open and 4 cops standing outside with my landlord. A week ago my landlord had asked if I had seen Betty recently but I hadnt, I have seen her only a handful of times since I moved in here. According to my landlord her son will call her every once in awhile when Betty stops answering the phone. Bob couldnt get Betty to answer the door so he called the cops to make sure she was ok.

Bob was talking to the cops and looked busy so I didnt want to interrupt so I went to my apartment without talking to anyone. While walking up the stairs I got a whiff of her apartment though and it was putrid, the same smell I get up the heater every once in awhile. It smelled like a bunch of cats had been locked in there for months with no litter box. So I stood at the window to see if she was coming out on the stretcher and in what condition she was in.

A few minutes later Betty comes out on the stretcher looking incredibly frail but she was talking and more importantly alive. I always thought of her as a mean lady because the few times I did she her she was always scowling, but in the stretcher she looked like a sad little old lady, not mean at all.

I dont know if she is going to be ok or if she is coming back, but I hope she is getting the help that she needs now. No one should die alone in their own apartment surrounded by filth.

And that is why I felt the need to warn you. Wherever I go lately there seems to be an ambulance whisking someone away so you may not want to invite me over anytime soon.

Argg, The Bloat is Back

So this IBS thing is really annoying. I have been a lot better since the marathon and just yesterday I was thinking that I hadn't had the bloat in awhile, by far the worst symptom. Well I spoke too soon. My stomach has felt full the whole day and just about an hour ago the bloat returned, mking me look 6 months pregnant. It is incredibly uncomfortable. On the inside it feels like my intestines are all twisted up and knotted so nothing can get through. On the outside my stomach is all stretched out and I cant suck it in at all, or even stand up straight.

It is really difficult because it literally puts a cramp in my day. I just want to lay down on my stomach which must stretch it out or something because it is the only position I feel relief. I however have things to do and dont have the time to spend laying around. It also makes me feel gross and disgusting and I cannot figure out what causes it. When this happens there is no common food that I have eaten, it is different everytime.

Bah IBS, bah!

To The State of California

We are all sick and tired of your inability to do your jobs and pass a budget. Stop making excuses and stop pointing fingers. In fact don't open your mouths unless it is to talk about passing a budget. Businesses are suffering, people are suffering and a lot of employees that actually do their jobs are getting laid off. In fact the guilt of how much trouble you are causing should prevent you from getting a good nights sleep, but I predict you sleep quite soundly in a nice big bed in a nice big warm house and you dont have to think about where you are going to get money to pay your bills. See it is serious concerns like that which prevent people from sleeping soundly, serious concerns that you are causing. Figure it out and do your job before you cause more damage to the people of this state.

Oh yeah, one more thing. You totally suck and I kinda want to throw eggs at you.

Diesel came by to visit today!



Diesel is the Anatolian Sheppherd that is ginormous, the picture really doesnt do justice to the size of this dog. He outweighs me by 30 pounds and if were to stand up he would easily pass 6 feet. When he is next to me his head is past my waist. He is also incredibly sweet and someday when his dad finds him a girlfriend and fathers some pups I am so getting one.

More Gym Woes

I generally avoid talking to most people at the gym. There are a few people that I will say hello to and chat with briefly and then there are those that I avoid eye contact with because I know they will not keep things brief if I get stuck in a conversation with them.

There is one old man that I have been seeing with more regularity that is on my avoid making eye contact list. He wears the old school sweats with the hooded sweatshirt with a beanie and he always wears the hood up while he rides the bike. One day I was on the bike next to him and although I had my ipod on, he kept asking me questions. Each time I had to say "hold on" while I fumbled with my ipod to pause it and then asked him to repeat the question. This is how he got on my avoid eye contact list, he obviously doesnt care that I am listening to something so if I make eye contact he is likely to start talking.

Sunday I was doing my ab work and I knew he was walking by me so I made sure not to look up. He however stopped and leaned over and started talking, which is really hard to pretend to ignore. So I stopped, told him to hold on while I paused my ipod and then asked him top repeat himself. He then starts telling me that he hopes I am not trying to lose weight because he thinks I am a little too skinny. Well thank you for that sir, to think if I lost weight I might not have a chance to be with you, that would have been devestating. I did not say that of course, he wouldnt have picked up on my sarcasm, but I told him that no, I was not trying to lose weight I just like to be in good shape and went back to my ab work. As a matter of fact, I have gaind 5 pounds since the marathon which I suspect is mostly muscle growth since I have been hitting the weights really hard and can see more muscle, especially in my upper body. I love having muscle and seeing definition and I realize that not everyone likes that look on a woman but I could care less. I feel sexy when I feel strong and I love how athletic women look. Why some people feel compelled to tell other people what they find attractive without any prompting is beyond me. Believe it or not women are not always tring to please men, crazy I know.

There is always something interesting going on at the gym. I should start live blogging.

Um Ew

Just because you are labeled as a celebrity doesnt mean we want to hear the details of your sex life, Pete wentz. For the love your wife just had your first child, show a little respect and keep your trap shut instead of saying things like this:

On his first time with Ashlee: "It was the single best sexual encounter I've ever had. We were in the Soho Grand Hotel, and there was a mirror, and I was like, 'Oh my God, you're banging the girl of your dreams and you're watching it right now.' "

On comparing his lovers: "My wife will murder me if I go on the scale," Wentz said when asked by Stern to rate Trachtenberg's prowess. "I will say that Michelle was a blast. My wife is the ultimate, though."

*Sigh* Maybe someday I can meet a guy, fall in love and if I am really lucky he will go on the Howard Stern show and talk about banging me. Keeping my fingers crossed!

Is it just me or does Jennifer Connelly look like a mannequin?

And On a Brighter Note...

This always makes me happy:



And here is the backstory of the Peanuts dancers if you want a more in depth description of their dances.

People Really Piss Me Off Sometimes

Last week at one of our jobs a piece of machinery was parked overnight in one of the empty parking stalls. It was not a huge piece of equipment, about 5 feet in length and 5 feet high and had cones around it, but it fit within the confines of the stall. The next morning some stupid lady ran right into it. She didnt back into it, she literally ran into with the front of her new car and moved it back 18 inches. Her husband brought her car into the shop to get an estimate and the damage to her car was around $800, and for some reason he expects us to pay it.

My dad of course thinks that is a bit absurd so he involved the insurance company. The guy calls the office and tries to get my dad to just pay without going through the insurance company, which he declines. The guy then sends an email to another company that is one the job that we are working on (we were actually a sub to a General in this case) about the incident. The email gets forwarded to us and in it this guy whose wife ran into our machinery calls my dad a "chicken shit motherfucker" for going through the insurance company.

People like that piss me off beyond belief. First of all if I would have done that I would have been really embarassed that I ran into a parked piece of equipment and wouldnt even think of trying to get money from someone else for it. I ran into it, its my fault it is as simple as that. Personal responsibility however is a concept that apparently is lost on these people. Getting the quick pay off is obviously their goal but how can you not just feel like a jerk for doing that? This needs to go through our insurance because it was an accident on the job and not going through the proper channels can turn into a big problem. And really, chicken shit mother fucker? My dad is always more fair than he even should be in my opinion, he is not out to screw anyone over ever and calling someone a chicken shit motherfucker makes him sound like a ignorant hillbilly, which he probably is.

My dad of course remains calm and finds the humor in it, but he better hope he doesnt cross my path (or my moms path) anytime soon. What an asshole.

It's TUESDAY and I have nothing of interest to speak of so it is link time biatches!

Fuck You, Penguin - It's kinda like and angry version of Adam's Wednesday smile and it uses the word "fuck" like a lot.

Santa Vibe - Yup it is pretty much what you think it is, a santa vibrator. It is only $5 though and anyone who has ever bought a vibrator knows that is really cheap so it probably wont last long...

Sloths are scary when they arent sleeping in trees, dont let that cute face fool you!

No cake for Little Adolph Hitler? Yeah, some people just need to be sterilized, against their will if neccesary.

If you or anyone you know is thinking that a combover isnt that obvious, send them to this gallery. Just be bald, don't add you look like an idiot in the mix.

If you missed it last week, here is the UFC fighter breaking his leg. Definitely not for the faint of heart.

I need to read my receipts a little more closely from now on.

It's Monday, I thought everyone could use a giggle:

It's Friday Bitches!

Yup Kid, I Can Relate.

Let it be the weekend

My week has been unusually annoying and frustrating. Work has been chaotic and he theme of thwe week has been people are unbelievably stupid. Every little thing that could go wrong has. Of course I realize they are little minor things but I react more strongly when the little annoying things happen rather than the big major ones. It is the little things that make life great and it is also the little things that make life annoying. Keeping it in perspective though I am lucky to live the life that I do, even if I do complain about it.

What really set me over the edge though was finding out I have moths in my closet. I have at least 4 sweaters and 1 dress that are ruined and I havent had the opportunity to look at every piece of clothing yet plus I am also scared to look. I plan to do some research today about what the best method to get rid of them. The smell of moth balls makes me sick to my stomach though so I hope there are other solutions. This is seriously upsetting. Clothes are expensive and it is not like I have all this extra money to go shopping with to make up for the ruined clothes. And naturally the moths hit my favorite sweaters and my purple sweater dress that I loved. I have never even seen an effing moth in that closet. I hope they all die slow and painful deaths.

So to say I am looking forward to this weekend is an understatament. So what is going on?