SoBrokenIn
Nights have been sad for me lately.
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Here it is
I purchased three books today at an unexpected visit to the thrift store. Total cost: $3.20
I've finished Steve Martin's novella of Shopgirl. I first picked this book up to look it over at a B&N in Indiana. I believe last year the film came out---of which I have yet to see.
The book shares the following qualities that don't stray too far from my own persona: flirty and disarming with a stirring thoughtfulness. I would recommend it if this sounds at all appealing to you.
Which leads me to...
I have but one qualification that a book must meet in order for me to have the slightest interest in cracking the pages further:
I read the first page of the first chapter. If my curiosity is anything other than strongly peaked, the book goes right back on the shelf. I find this to be an effective proverbial literary "butt-sniff."
Ahem.
I purchased three books today at an unexpected visit to the thrift store. Total cost: $3.20
I've finished Steve Martin's novella of Shopgirl. I first picked this book up to look it over at a B&N in Indiana. I believe last year the film came out---of which I have yet to see.
The book shares the following qualities that don't stray too far from my own persona: flirty and disarming with a stirring thoughtfulness. I would recommend it if this sounds at all appealing to you.
Which leads me to...
I have but one qualification that a book must meet in order for me to have the slightest interest in cracking the pages further:
I read the first page of the first chapter. If my curiosity is anything other than strongly peaked, the book goes right back on the shelf. I find this to be an effective proverbial literary "butt-sniff."
Ahem.
Muddled
I can't sleep. Duane is knocked out cold and he has to be up around 4:30. OUCH.
I, unlike el Duane, am on a semi-forced vaykay. Shenanigans with Eli and mom in the morn...should be fun.
Am I the only person that hates MSN spaces with a passion? UGH. If I see one more ONLINE DATING JOURNAL I'm going to hurl.
I was watching Dateline tonight about these nasty old dudes thinking they were going to hook up with a 13 year-old girl they "met" online. To their dismay, these dudes were met with a Dateline anchor and a bunch of undercover cops when they arrived to the "parent-less" house of the teenie. They were busting so many dudes...some of which had driven over 2 hours to meet up with this chick they thought they were chattin it up with online. HOW sick are these people?
One of the dudes was even a 6th grade teacher. Another was a seminary student. CREEPY.
This whole show reminded me of my online dating fiascos/shenanigans, and showed me that some of my encounters could have gotten ugly if I was wreckless.
G-d forbid I have a daughter one day...Myspace will continue to spread with Alexander-like breadth, people. Ah, how I love it so.
Root beer floats have once again resurfaced in my life. I'm glad to see them once again.
PABST BLUE RIBBON.
Class.Act.
Seeing Duane today was theraputic. I'm missing our private life. We should be back to normal by this time next week...my ORDER of OPERATIONS has been bedraggled with unecessary emotional burden.
Enough of that.
I can't sleep. Duane is knocked out cold and he has to be up around 4:30. OUCH.
I, unlike el Duane, am on a semi-forced vaykay. Shenanigans with Eli and mom in the morn...should be fun.
Am I the only person that hates MSN spaces with a passion? UGH. If I see one more ONLINE DATING JOURNAL I'm going to hurl.
I was watching Dateline tonight about these nasty old dudes thinking they were going to hook up with a 13 year-old girl they "met" online. To their dismay, these dudes were met with a Dateline anchor and a bunch of undercover cops when they arrived to the "parent-less" house of the teenie. They were busting so many dudes...some of which had driven over 2 hours to meet up with this chick they thought they were chattin it up with online. HOW sick are these people?
One of the dudes was even a 6th grade teacher. Another was a seminary student. CREEPY.
This whole show reminded me of my online dating fiascos/shenanigans, and showed me that some of my encounters could have gotten ugly if I was wreckless.
G-d forbid I have a daughter one day...Myspace will continue to spread with Alexander-like breadth, people. Ah, how I love it so.
Root beer floats have once again resurfaced in my life. I'm glad to see them once again.
PABST BLUE RIBBON.
Class.Act.
Seeing Duane today was theraputic. I'm missing our private life. We should be back to normal by this time next week...my ORDER of OPERATIONS has been bedraggled with unecessary emotional burden.
Enough of that.
Saturday, April 22, 2006
Slevin Times
Hola, folk. Saw Lucky Number Slevin tonight...I would HIGHLY recommend.
My mind is suffocating right now. I need a mental/ physical /bowel vacation.
Its harder to feel this way.
Have you ever met someone completely judgemental and it sucks the energy right from you? Yea. Try having that someone around you 24/7, and there was no escape without some kind of dramatic consequence.
This is my life.
Add onto that getting laid off and having to leave your family in a matter of weeks.
Life.is.not.great.right.now.
Hola, folk. Saw Lucky Number Slevin tonight...I would HIGHLY recommend.
My mind is suffocating right now. I need a mental/ physical /bowel vacation.
Its harder to feel this way.
Have you ever met someone completely judgemental and it sucks the energy right from you? Yea. Try having that someone around you 24/7, and there was no escape without some kind of dramatic consequence.
This is my life.
Add onto that getting laid off and having to leave your family in a matter of weeks.
Life.is.not.great.right.now.
Friday, April 21, 2006
Saturday, April 15, 2006
More than words
It has been awhile. And OH, let me count the drama:
1. Duane got laid off from Bank of America (the largest layoff in Colorado Springs since 98) on Monday.
2. I got laid off from my job on Tuesday.
3. Duane interviewed for a job with B of A in Phoenix yesterday.
4. We're most likely moving to Phoenix within 3 weeks.
5. Duane's mom flew in from Germany on Tuesday. She'll be here for 3 weeks.
6. Duane's eldest brother gets in Colorado Springs tonight with his wife and two kids.
7. All of these people are staying at our 2 bedroom, 2-story condo. Two bathrooms, one shower.
8. Its Pesach (Hag sameach Pesach, btw). Our seder was AWESOME, and it was on Wednesday.
There's the dish.
It has been awhile. And OH, let me count the drama:
1. Duane got laid off from Bank of America (the largest layoff in Colorado Springs since 98) on Monday.
2. I got laid off from my job on Tuesday.
3. Duane interviewed for a job with B of A in Phoenix yesterday.
4. We're most likely moving to Phoenix within 3 weeks.
5. Duane's mom flew in from Germany on Tuesday. She'll be here for 3 weeks.
6. Duane's eldest brother gets in Colorado Springs tonight with his wife and two kids.
7. All of these people are staying at our 2 bedroom, 2-story condo. Two bathrooms, one shower.
8. Its Pesach (Hag sameach Pesach, btw). Our seder was AWESOME, and it was on Wednesday.
There's the dish.
Monday, April 10, 2006
Already here...
This weekend was fab. Friday night we had Duane's soccer game. Saturday we headed up to Boulder, then back into Denver at the Hotel Monaco's Aveda spa for some treatment.
Duane had a haircut and beard trim while I enjoyed an hour-long facial. It was glorious.
Post-Aveda, we watched The Benchwarmers, and then met up with Eli & Tara. They have a new loft downtown, so we decided to check it out. LOVING IT.
We drove back down to the Springs on Saturday night only to return to Denver less than 12 hours later, where we would brunch at the Inverness with guests and family.
*NINJA BANQUET SERVERS*
Last night we were cleaning until 11pm in preparation for Duane's mother visiting from Germany. I wish I was still sleeping....
Now its time to work and finish taxes. YAY! Next year my return is going to be a CHUB.
This weekend was fab. Friday night we had Duane's soccer game. Saturday we headed up to Boulder, then back into Denver at the Hotel Monaco's Aveda spa for some treatment.
Duane had a haircut and beard trim while I enjoyed an hour-long facial. It was glorious.
Post-Aveda, we watched The Benchwarmers, and then met up with Eli & Tara. They have a new loft downtown, so we decided to check it out. LOVING IT.
We drove back down to the Springs on Saturday night only to return to Denver less than 12 hours later, where we would brunch at the Inverness with guests and family.
*NINJA BANQUET SERVERS*
Last night we were cleaning until 11pm in preparation for Duane's mother visiting from Germany. I wish I was still sleeping....
Now its time to work and finish taxes. YAY! Next year my return is going to be a CHUB.
Friday, April 07, 2006
Get your OWN
Up until an hour ago, it was snowing madly. The sun is now out, and there is hardly a cloud in the sky. Crazy. Colorado weather = ridic.
Duane has today off to work on el house. We lunched. I find myself nervous about his mom coming next week during Pesach. Its as if I'm a kid waiting for a shot at the doctor's office...I'm sick with the anxiety...but as soon as I get the shot, I know its going to be better.
What's killing me is the fact that his mom is going to meet my family at my Pesach seder...a HUGE 3-hour ordeal for any Jewish family. Its crazy enough that they are all meeting each other at the same time, but try adding an epic sit-down service and meal completely devoid of leaven to the mix, and you have yourself a deal. Apparently I am the only one that feels this way.
I find myself starting arguments just for the sake of having something interesting to talk about. Perhaps it is a reminder to myself that I'm alive. My emotions have been very static in the past month...I need some kind of excitement. Or rather an EXERCISE of EMOTION is what I need.
Up until an hour ago, it was snowing madly. The sun is now out, and there is hardly a cloud in the sky. Crazy. Colorado weather = ridic.
Duane has today off to work on el house. We lunched. I find myself nervous about his mom coming next week during Pesach. Its as if I'm a kid waiting for a shot at the doctor's office...I'm sick with the anxiety...but as soon as I get the shot, I know its going to be better.
What's killing me is the fact that his mom is going to meet my family at my Pesach seder...a HUGE 3-hour ordeal for any Jewish family. Its crazy enough that they are all meeting each other at the same time, but try adding an epic sit-down service and meal completely devoid of leaven to the mix, and you have yourself a deal. Apparently I am the only one that feels this way.
I find myself starting arguments just for the sake of having something interesting to talk about. Perhaps it is a reminder to myself that I'm alive. My emotions have been very static in the past month...I need some kind of excitement. Or rather an EXERCISE of EMOTION is what I need.
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
From your Board of Directors...
68 degrees outside, dotted with a few bright clouds. The PEAK covered in snow. Brown...a few green bits. And here. Office lighting. Office chair. No attempt whatsoever for an ergo enviro. 8 minutes until I am sprung free.
WAHOO Fish Taco just DOESN'T sound like a good place to eat. CHANGE IT.
The Container Store is DESPERATELY trying to be IKEA. Its not happening.
I feel the urge to go shooting today...the weather stands. I must. Creative inspiration = lacking. The aforementioned officural enviro is killing my creative soul. NEUTRAL tones.
WHO WANTS TO CLEAN THE HOUSE?
I need to track down an outdoorsy activity ASAP...
I felt like absolute crap this morning...glad I went to work, as I've been feeling substantially better this afternoon.
Taxes need to be done.
I'd rather be snorkeling in Barbados with my mistress and a pack of sea turtles.
68 degrees outside, dotted with a few bright clouds. The PEAK covered in snow. Brown...a few green bits. And here. Office lighting. Office chair. No attempt whatsoever for an ergo enviro. 8 minutes until I am sprung free.
WAHOO Fish Taco just DOESN'T sound like a good place to eat. CHANGE IT.
The Container Store is DESPERATELY trying to be IKEA. Its not happening.
I feel the urge to go shooting today...the weather stands. I must. Creative inspiration = lacking. The aforementioned officural enviro is killing my creative soul. NEUTRAL tones.
WHO WANTS TO CLEAN THE HOUSE?
I need to track down an outdoorsy activity ASAP...
I felt like absolute crap this morning...glad I went to work, as I've been feeling substantially better this afternoon.
Taxes need to be done.
I'd rather be snorkeling in Barbados with my mistress and a pack of sea turtles.
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Monday, April 03, 2006
Opening day!
Great weekend. Duane's soccer game on Friday resulted in an overwhelming victory...we got pulled over because some cop wanted to check out the registration that we just had renewed that very same afternoon. View-age of Ice Age 2---very cute.
Saturday had a bit of shopping, Sunday we met with a potential photographer, looked at some possible invitations, lunched in the Highlands, walked the dogs around the lake, and chatted with the rents. The next few weeks are going to be filled with out-of-town visitors, Pesach, and Broadmoore brunching-- to which I am not opposed. :)
Today we're going to the Rockies opening day! YAY! They are playing the Diamondbacks (woo Arizona!), and Duane got us club level for the event. We're going to be leaving in a bit here....
After the game we're stopping by the rentals to secure some more of my crap from their basement. I moved in with Duane 4 months ago, but I still have a small island of belongings in the basement.
I've made a decision about wedding flowers, and I have my heart set on magnolias. UNFORTCH, they are only available in the south. WTF? I need some magnolias, people. We'll certainly have to finagle.
Great weekend. Duane's soccer game on Friday resulted in an overwhelming victory...we got pulled over because some cop wanted to check out the registration that we just had renewed that very same afternoon. View-age of Ice Age 2---very cute.
Saturday had a bit of shopping, Sunday we met with a potential photographer, looked at some possible invitations, lunched in the Highlands, walked the dogs around the lake, and chatted with the rents. The next few weeks are going to be filled with out-of-town visitors, Pesach, and Broadmoore brunching-- to which I am not opposed. :)
Today we're going to the Rockies opening day! YAY! They are playing the Diamondbacks (woo Arizona!), and Duane got us club level for the event. We're going to be leaving in a bit here....
After the game we're stopping by the rentals to secure some more of my crap from their basement. I moved in with Duane 4 months ago, but I still have a small island of belongings in the basement.
I've made a decision about wedding flowers, and I have my heart set on magnolias. UNFORTCH, they are only available in the south. WTF? I need some magnolias, people. We'll certainly have to finagle.
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Juice-a-holic
It may seem ridiclulous, but I find that compiling a shopping list for the week and executing the retrieval of grocer goods together is an entirely romantic adventure. Besides, going grocery shopping by yourself sucks.
Duane dropped mayo accidentally...a first...and it exploded onto the floor. I promptly yelled, "CLEAN UP ON AISLE 6, " therefore achieving a life-long goal.
I'm in a juice mode. Cherry & white grape = perfection.
I cleaned the house for 4 hours yesterday, but my work proved to bear fruit, therefore I am pleased. We still have a way to go before 5 guests move in very soon.
My skin is exploding. I have had flawless skin for the past 6 months, and now this. I need more product. DERMALOGICA = the best.
I feel like walking out of work right now. BOREDOM.
I hope I get that new job...that would bring back a glimmer of the lifestyle I once maintained while living in Denver.
Yay.
Back to playing "office."
It may seem ridiclulous, but I find that compiling a shopping list for the week and executing the retrieval of grocer goods together is an entirely romantic adventure. Besides, going grocery shopping by yourself sucks.
Duane dropped mayo accidentally...a first...and it exploded onto the floor. I promptly yelled, "CLEAN UP ON AISLE 6, " therefore achieving a life-long goal.
I'm in a juice mode. Cherry & white grape = perfection.
I cleaned the house for 4 hours yesterday, but my work proved to bear fruit, therefore I am pleased. We still have a way to go before 5 guests move in very soon.
My skin is exploding. I have had flawless skin for the past 6 months, and now this. I need more product. DERMALOGICA = the best.
I feel like walking out of work right now. BOREDOM.
I hope I get that new job...that would bring back a glimmer of the lifestyle I once maintained while living in Denver.
Yay.
Back to playing "office."
Monday, March 27, 2006
The best time for the Dunes...
Friday...what did we do Friday? Ah yes. I drove over to Duane's place of employment, had lunch, and played on his computer while he did "worky" things to finish up the day. We also saw
"Stay Alive" in the evening, which was mildly entertaining, and was followed with a mutual "WHY DO WE KEEP WATCHING SCARY MOVIES?" type reaction. We're such wimps--> insert jacket over face.
Saturday we rose somewhat early, had some roll-age, and then Duane grabbed tickets for the Rockies opening day at Coor's field. After ticket nab-bage, Duane signed up for the indoor soccer league, and his first game was the same night. He played two games on Saturday night, and we left just before midnight into a FOGGY, FOGGY evening.
Coming from a family that isn't too hardcore into sports, it was a relatively new experience to support someone on the field. Next week's game I'll be the chick in the stands with a glittery "DUANE" poster.
ANYWHO...yesterday we watched Failure to Launch and did typical SUNDAY activities: bagels, newspaper read-age, etc. Sarah Jessica Parker is not pretty to look at, people.
Yikes.
There was enough fake tanner in that flick to turn a small clan of children into oompa loompas.
Friday...what did we do Friday? Ah yes. I drove over to Duane's place of employment, had lunch, and played on his computer while he did "worky" things to finish up the day. We also saw
"Stay Alive" in the evening, which was mildly entertaining, and was followed with a mutual "WHY DO WE KEEP WATCHING SCARY MOVIES?" type reaction. We're such wimps--> insert jacket over face.
Saturday we rose somewhat early, had some roll-age, and then Duane grabbed tickets for the Rockies opening day at Coor's field. After ticket nab-bage, Duane signed up for the indoor soccer league, and his first game was the same night. He played two games on Saturday night, and we left just before midnight into a FOGGY, FOGGY evening.
Coming from a family that isn't too hardcore into sports, it was a relatively new experience to support someone on the field. Next week's game I'll be the chick in the stands with a glittery "DUANE" poster.
ANYWHO...yesterday we watched Failure to Launch and did typical SUNDAY activities: bagels, newspaper read-age, etc. Sarah Jessica Parker is not pretty to look at, people.
Yikes.
There was enough fake tanner in that flick to turn a small clan of children into oompa loompas.
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Andrea = British American
So today. Not especially exciting.
What does excite me is the possible relocation to England next year. Duane's citizenship will qualify me as a British citizen after we get hitched. Quite the wedding present, no?
Going to school in England = YES.
Write focused business memos.
V for Vendetta = EXCEPTIONAL. I would highly suggest seeing it for some true entertainment. Its the first film I've seen in months that has actually been worth the money.
So today. Not especially exciting.
What does excite me is the possible relocation to England next year. Duane's citizenship will qualify me as a British citizen after we get hitched. Quite the wedding present, no?
Going to school in England = YES.
Write focused business memos.
V for Vendetta = EXCEPTIONAL. I would highly suggest seeing it for some true entertainment. Its the first film I've seen in months that has actually been worth the money.
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Not okay
Getting to work this morning gave me a huge migraine. It snowed heavily two days ago. TWO.DAYS.AGO. There is still packed snow and ice on all the steets. I fish-tailed a half a dozen times getting to work, and this stresses me out BEYOND belief. I either need to live in a desert community, or somehwere where the public transport operates well-enough that I don't have to drive at all.
So. 10:07am. At work. Huge migraine. Want to leave.
I hope Duane can pick me up today...I really don't want to drive in this again...
Getting to work this morning gave me a huge migraine. It snowed heavily two days ago. TWO.DAYS.AGO. There is still packed snow and ice on all the steets. I fish-tailed a half a dozen times getting to work, and this stresses me out BEYOND belief. I either need to live in a desert community, or somehwere where the public transport operates well-enough that I don't have to drive at all.
So. 10:07am. At work. Huge migraine. Want to leave.
I hope Duane can pick me up today...I really don't want to drive in this again...