I watched Bruno last night and it was absolutely awful. Like, there isn't enough weed in the world to make it funny. Okay, there were some parts where I was laughing, but, in general, it was god awful. And I like crap movies! I'm not easily shocked, but I am surprised they showed some of those scenes.

Two years ago, my parents went to Australia for my cousin's wedding and I asked them to buy me some Uggs. Well, they did, but, I couldn't even get the damn things on my foot so they have been sitting around my house unworn. Now that I have once again been a total idiot with money, I decided I'd try to sell them on ebay. Even without the box, people are auctioning never been worn uggs for $100 and I'd be happy getting half that. But, I couldn't tell what size they were so I started looking at their website. I measured the bottom and according to their size chart, these are totally my size and should fit. I just tried them on and they DO fit. So, they've been sitting around my place for 2 years for no reason? LOL, I'm an idiot. Years ago, I sprained my ankle and so one of my feet (well ankles) is harder to fit than the other. I must have originally tried it on that foot when I decided they didn't fit. Left foot fits like a dream and the right foot fits with a little more effort in pulling them on. Hmmmm... maybe I won't sell them. Although, I think it's generally decided that people don't wear them in public anymore. I could get a cheap pair of slippers. Maybe I should just sell them.

thefridayfive
1) Which one is more irritating- being too hot or being too cold?
Being too hot! Humidity is the worst thing that has EVER happened.
2) Were you born in the winter or the summer?
I was born in the summer. I wonder if the person who wrote these questions thought there might be a correlation between the way people answered the top two questions. If so, mine doesn’t seem to match. For what it’s worth, as a Californian, I am almost never exposed to extreme hot or cold, but that doesn’t stop me from complaining about slight variations in weather. =P
3) What are your favourite foods to eat when you need to warm up and cool down?
Well, soup or chilli are kind of the classic foods to help you warm up, along with coffee or tea. Cool down foods include raw veggies and dip, pickles, ice cream, and salads.
4) Which one are you more likely to suffer from- hayfever or flu- and does it run in your family?
I had to look up what hayfever meant and now that I have looked it up, I definitely have that! I’m blowing my nose like every freaking morning, all year. I can’t remember the last time I had the flu but it’s been a long time- it was at least 2 years ago. (knock on wood). The allergy thing is definitely hereditary.
5) You are granted a day of perfect weather whenever you like. What day do you place it on and why?
My perfect weather, which is basically the climate I live in, is being comfortable in long pants, a light sweater, and sandals. I guess I’m spoiled by mild climate, but it’s even nicer on the weekends when I can actually go outside.

Yesterday I got a text from my mom saying that her car was stolen. I called her back immediately and she did not answer. A few minutes later, she texted me “found it”. I texted her back asking if it had been towed or, if it was stolen, had it been damaged. Based on her response, I gather that she forgot where she parked and in her frustration assumed that someone had stolen the car rather than that she was lost in a parking garage. This cracks me up so bad, mainly because the exact same conversation could have easily happened with the roles reversed. You see, it’s really not my fault that I am so irrational- it’s hereditary!

Halloween was fun. We were at one of our favorite watering holes (Lucky 13) and everyone seemed to generally be having fun/in the spirit of things. One of the trick or treaters I passed candy out to before I left said, “nice house”. She couldn’t have been more than 10-11 years old. I wonder if she remembers how the house looked last year. I never did post before and after pictures, did I? I guess I will do that now, even though it’s kind of old news. I am so happy not to be the eyesore house on the block anymore. I don’t know if it’s my imagination (paranoia) or what, but I think my neighbors are nicer to me ever since it got the much needed paint job and [especially since] the “cement lawn” was removed. I am indeed a lucky person to be living where I’m living.
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I watched the new Girls Next Door and I cannot believe how vapid the new girlfriends are. Okay, it's not like the old ones were all that intelligent (um, Kendra!?) but the new ones are really bad. Not only does it seem even more like a casting/job than a bona fide relationship, but those twins actually said they have the same personality and think of themselves as one person. What?! I was actually cringing.

Would you suck 80 year old dick in exchange for any material things your heart desires?

I am assuming that they mean "...to help them conceive a child". Actually, I've worried about this hypothetical situation before. I really hope no one ever asks me to be a surrogate mother for them because I do not think I could carry a child and then give it to someone, and that goes double for someone whose child would be in my life. I don't think I would have a problem donating eggs, on the other hand, but I'm not such a good candidate for any of this as my gyno told me I have PCOS which usually leads to having trouble conceiving. I wouldn't make any decisions for my [non existent hypothetical] partner. It'd be fine with me if they wanted to be a sperm donor. I already talked with my sister about this and told her it would break my heart if she asked me to carry her child for her, but the answer would probably be no, so I hope she never asks. She said if she can't conceive, she is fine with adopting. I think I would be fine with adopting too, so I don't really understand why anyone would put themselves [and their friends/family members] through this physical and emotional agony.



I really need to clean my make up brushes, to the point where I've been using liquid eye liner instead of my normal coal colored shadow. It's been a while since I've worn liquid eye liner. I forgot how annoying it is when your eyes water after applying it. However, I still have the technique down enough to apply it while sitting on the train and I like the dramatic look. Maybe I should switch back.

I can't believe I'm saying this because it's not even Halloween yet, but I'm really excited about Christmas this year. I think it's the weather and the fact that I have already started using my heater, which it is crazy early for [by California standards]. But, I just cannot wait for my house to smell like a pine tree.

Friday was fun, but also a long night. I ended up sleeping on Tara's couch. I had my car with me, which I was originally planning on leaving and going back for the next day, but it was so late, I decided I might as well just stay there and save myself the trip back. There was a good tun out and the beer pong was fun. Tara's bf Keith was being pretty serious about it and trying to keep everything by the rules and running smoothly. He made us all come up with silly team names. I'm not very good but luckily my team was against two of Tara's siblings who I've known my whole life and aren't that good either. Anyway, good times.

thefridayfive

1. At what age do you think it's appropriate for someone to get their driver's license?
I think 16 is fine. I was 17 and it afforded me a lot more freedom than I otherwise would have had.

2. At what age do you think it's appropriate for someone to first drink alcohol?
I like how they do it in France- water down wine for the kids on special occasions. I tried it before they served me, but I started getting served wine on holidays at around 15. I think I was 16 the first time I got drunk. Kids will be kids, whether or not you allow it.

3. At what age do you think it's appropriate for someone to become sexually active?
It depends on the person, but I'm going to say 16 as long as it's consensual and the other person is about the same age. I was kind of a late bloomer in that department, but I've since made up for that. =P

4. At what age do you think it's appropriate for someone to vote in elections affecting national and/or local government?
Well, it's 18 now here and probably most 18 year olds are not that informed, but neither are most 40 year olds so I'll go with 18 I guess.

5. At what age do you think it's appropriate for someone to be conscripted for military service?
Never. It should be voluntary only.

thefridayfive

1. If there was one thing about your body you could change, what would it be?
Well, I wouldn't actually have plastic surgery or anything like that, but if we're talking about completely hypothetically being able to change anything, I'd change my skin color. The pale/freckle/heat and light sensitive thing is annoying. I would rather be tan.

2. Would you rather lose 10lbs or 10 points off your IQ?
Would anyone prefer to be dumber? Why stop at 10 take 20!

3. When you look in the mirror, are you happy with what you see?
Yes, unless I am swimsuit shopping.

4. Have you ever dyed your hair?
Yes I have done varying shades of red and probably will again when my natural hair color becomes more dull. It's too much upkeep and blonde roots make you look balding in flash photos.

5. How often do you weigh yourself?
Every time I go to the gym. So twice this week and twice last week but not at all the week before that.

I'm broke and I was planning on going to the free concert in the park today. It's raining and last night we had thunder and lightning! Well, fuck it, I've got rain boots, I'm still going.

Good party last night, good weekend in general. I am just working up the nerve to do some cleaning up from the party. It won't be that bad, but I am procrastinating. I wish every weekend was three days long. Friday feels like a million years ago.

Something crazy happened last night in my kitchen. Carli, Heidi, & I were making dinner for Devin who's visiting from Portland and Eric who Dev is staying with. We decided to do stuffed peppers because we have a good tried and true recipe and Carli made homemade foccaccia as an accompaniment. We had the peppers standing upright in a glass Pyrex casserole dish next to a baking try of bread and then the bottom rack had an additional baking tray of bread. The smoke alarm started going off and we soon discovered my Pyrex had fucking exploded in the oven! Like, broken glass all over the oven. The dish had been on top of my pizza stone which gets quite hot, but we've done this exact same thing countless times and that has never happened. Because the peppers were stuffed and standing upright on the top shelf, we still ate them, but we ended up throwing most of the foccacia away. Really, I wasn't sure I should serve any of it. We warned everyone about what happened so it wasn't like we were tricking people, but still, that would be very very bad if someone ate a chard of glass. Not only was this a big bummer and freaked me out, but it was pretty embarrassing too. I can't believe that happened. I told my friend Tara about it and she sent me this link showing a lot of recent exploding pyrex complaints. Honestly, I think putting it on top of the pizza stone (which I never really remove from the oven) wasn't smart, but like I said, we've done that so many times before and never had that happen. Anyway, it was really freaky.

In crazy cat lady news, Timmay had outdoor access all weekend and it went okay. Today I left the cat door open so he could have in/out access all day while I'm at work. *Sniff* My baby's all grownz up- almost a year now. It's like the hottest day of the year. I think he will appreciate the option to go out.

Oh God, I've got the shopping bug. Window shopping online will have to do, because I can't be spending extra money this pay period. Forever, there has been this clothing store come up on my Facebook ads and I've never clicked on it until today. Now I want everything they have! How silly. Maybe it's because I have been watching What Not to Wear. What I really need to do is PURGE. I have sooooo many clothes I never wear because they either don't fit me or my tastes anymore.

Speaking of purging, I need to clean my place like woah, like a real clean, with scrubbing and everything. I can't tel you how much I don't want to do this, but it's gotten to the point where it's bothering ME so it must be bad. I need to think about it some more, but I really should get a cleaning service to come in, even if I can only afford once a month.

thefridayfive

1. What is your morning routine?
I snooze for 30-60 minutes depending on what time I have to be at work. Then, I feed the cats, brush my teeth, take a shit, shower or straighten my hair if I showered before bed, and run out the door about 10 minutes later than I should have.

2. What is your nightly routine?
Fill two pint glasses full of water for my bedside table becasue I drink water in my sleep, open the cat door so Bandit can come in during the night, brush my teeth, maybe smoke.

3. Do you like to listen to the radio when you sleep or have it quiet?
I don’t need quiet, but I don’t use a radio or tv anymore. I used to fall asleep with the tv on every night, but I no longer have a tv in my room and I think I sleep better because of it.

4. What do you like to sleep in?
Usually a tank top and pj pants.

5. What is the first thing you think about when you wake up in the morning?
What day is it? Do I have to go to work? Damn.

Yesterday, I started drinking early (office cocktail party started at 3pm), then went to happy hour, and came home to have a late dinner and play some Mario Kart with Heidi. I went to bed pretty early and that was nice. This morning, I brought Timmay into the vet for his second round of shots so that he can go outside now. But I'm too much of a Mommy, I think. He hopped over the fence and was enjoying my neighbor's yard (they have grass, I don't), chasing butterflies and flies. But I was paranoid and he didn't seem able to jump back over. He did eventually get back over by climbing a tree adjacent to the fence and then I pried him out of it. I know I was paranoid when Bandit was first going out too, but I think I'm more paranoid about this one because he doesn't come to me when I call, like Bandit does.

Now it's time to shower and then head down the street to feed Ophelia for Carli & Nicole. Hopefully she'll let me pet her. even though I was there on the day they adopted her (two years ago!) as a little kitten, she is still scared of me, probably because I am loud. Then, I'm going down the Peninsula for my Nana's 90th birthday dinner. It seems like our family functions just keep getting smaller and smaller. Maybe in a few years time when my sister has little ones, it will seem more full/lively.

I ordered a new shower curtain. My bathroom is in a state of total disarray, unrelated to the shower curtain, but somehow that small task has made me feel better. My dad replaced some things in my shower and put a new shelf in while I was in Mexico, but he didn't exactly finish the job. There are missing tiles on the wall that he wants to replace with wainscoting (like he did for the other wall when I was in Thailand). He has a habit of starting small projects while I'm gone, in an effort not to disrupt me, and then they turn out to be bigger projects that he never gets around to finishing. The bathroom is fully functioning but the missing tile on the wall really bothers me. And then we got into a disagreement about colors because he apparently doesn't like the color I painted the wainscoting behind the sink and wants to redo it and make everything white. Ugh, white. One of the things I love about having family members for landlords is that I do not have to live in a sterile white apartment and I really don't want any white walls. But he apparently doesn't like the bright green color I chose. I still have the paint, so if he paints it white, I am painting over it in green! Jesus, if he cares that much, I can repaint it white when I move out.

I finally got around to uploading my pix of Mexico. (I know it's not that late, but I'm usually very quick to upload.)

I put Lista on a plane this afternoon. The house feels a little empty. I'm off to a wine club thing tonight and then tomorrow is the day of nothing/cleaning.

My parents and I went up to Petaluma (or, it might be in Novato?) to the Rouge et Noir Cheese Factory. It's something we always do on father's day. Of course we missed my sister and brother in law (esp. because Richard is usually our d.d. hahaha). Afterward we drove through Marin and did some shopping, mostly at BevMo. And no, I'm not kidding. I like this picture of me and my dad because I kinda look like him in it, even though obviously I look more like my mom than anything else. We have the same nose and I think we kinda have the same smile in this one.

I have mostly cleaned the guest bedroom all out. I just have to clean off the desk and finish washing the bed linens. I decided it's about time I move the second litterbox out of the guest bedroom and so I found a nice place for it in the hallway. I originally had it in there because it was the room I was confingTimmay to when I first got him. But, he's no longer confined to a room and I just started to think, "fuck, I wouldn't put a litterbox in my bedroom, so why would I put that in a guest bedroom?" Anyway, long overdue, but it's not in there anymore. I cleaned off the table and chairs and moved them onto the porch/sun room thing yesterday. The table and bbq in the backyard is now set up for actual use! I guess I've been doing some nesting this weekend. I still have more things to do, but I've made some serious headway and I'm glad about that.

I'm going to Puerto Vallarta 3 weeks from tomorrow. I just ordered a retro style bathing suit. Now I just need big glasses and red lipstick.

They made me a giant penis cake for my birthday. It was a lot of fun. I'm glad I took today as a vacation/recovery day.

Well, I drank quite a bit last night and haven't been feeling that great today. I will probably stay in tonight since I have day drinking plans tomorrow. Also, I took Monday off so I will have a recovery day.

I got my haircut this afternoon. When I went in, my stylist told me my hair looked great and he didn't think I needed a cut, which is shocking since my last cut was like in February. I showed him the picture of what I wanted and he said he would cut the bangs but keep the length. But once he started cutting, he decided he did like the picture I had brought in and decided to cut it short again. I like it.

( obligatory before and after shots )