December 2008
19 posts
Iowa town Melts Snow with Garlic →
livejamie:
Olson says the city mixed the garlic salt with regular road salt and it works fine. He says some road workers say it makes them hungry, but Olson doesn’t recommend it to spice up lunch or dinner.
We had a rather wild company party
(in text)
Boss: there is no way I'm coming to work on time today - my head is banging. sleep in
Me: hallelujah
Taking a page out of CR's book...
Reading (courtesy of RTC):
Shamelessly listening to:
Wearing (because my lips are so chapped they are swollen)…
Idea stolen from one of my favorite partners in mischief, CR.
Some people will build a wall around their heart just to see who loves them...
– turquoisebird
Does duck sauce have an expiration date? Hope not.
10 Things Science Says will Make You Happy.
robot-heart:
markbean:
“10 Things Science Says will Make You Happy.” The list, paraphrased, is:
Stop and enjoy the present.
Don’t compare yourself to the Joneses.
Don’t obsess over money.
Aspire to leave an imprint.
Be intrinsically motivated on the job.
Build a supportive network of family and friends
Act optimistic even if you have to fake it.
Gratitude, baby, gratitude.
Exercise is...
In reference to the SNL skit about NY Governor
Coworker: Wait, the new york governor's blind?
Me: Yes!
Coworker: Hmm, well he can't even see the skit then - why does he care?
(p.s. they two of us actually ran into the governor a month earlier, which only makes this revelation more hilarious)
This is a farewell kiss, you dog
– Really, Muntadhar Al-Zeidi (the journalist that threw his shoe at President Bush)? He clearly could’ve benefited from the [my name] School of Insults.
Why Gywneth Paltrow, this is a little... →
Things overheard in my hood today...
I stayed at Stephan's last night - he is so right brained I can hardly stand it! (Street @ 7: 45 am)
I don't leave home without my jewelry. This bracelet was 7 grand, this one is slightly less. The ring on my pinky is about 5 grand and this one... this ring's my baby. (Coffee shop @ 8: 15 am)
Girrrll, I know Madonna stole Kabbalah but it is legit. This little red bracelet brings me all kinds of good things. (Nail Salon)
Ooh my God. Really? I mean really? What was he thinking. He's such a princess. (Grocery store @ 8: 30 pm)
ALL SAID BY MEN.... I seriously love my neighborhood so much!
Self Party: Room Cleaning Aversion Style
Includes:
drinking this…
baking this…
and watching…
Weather: 9:58 am (according to my phone)
New York: 61 degrees
Hometown: -0 degrees
Collegetown: 18 degrees
Los Angeles: 53 degrees