Total Serious Happy Thread

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Yay Pru! Though we'd hate to lose you one must follow the job, of course.

[Not Afraid]

Good news, Pru!

[Snowflake]

awesome news pru!!!! fingers crossed!!!!:snap:

[blueerica]

I have an interview request!!!!!!!!

It's for a clerkship with a federal magistrate judge in Las Cruces, NM.

I just applied for it Monday evening.

I'm going to fall over now.

Yay Pru! Though we'd hate to lose you one must follow the job, of course.

Though I moved away as you were moving in, I'm in total agreement with CP. Follow your dreams - it's the only thing we should all be following!

:snap:

[Gemini Cricket]

No Doubt rocked last night. That was an awesome concert. I think I lost like 5 pounds dancing and jumping around last night. Wow. Ms. Stefani is fit fit fit. And all during the concert I couldn't help but stare at Tony. He's a cutie.

Still have Spiderwebs in my head this morning. (The song... not real ones...)

:D

[Andrew]

No Doubt rocked last night. That was an awesome concert. I think I lost like 5 pounds dancing and jumping around last night. Wow. Ms. Stefani is fit fit fit. And all during the concert I couldn't help but stare at Tony. He's a cutie.

Still have Spiderwebs in my head this morning. (The song... not real ones...)

:D
Glad you had a great time! We saw them at Shoreline Ampitheatre (Mountain View) and they were fantastic -- also loved the opener, Paramore.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Pre season football! Pre season football! Pre season football! It's almost football time!!!

[BarTopDancer]

Pre season football! Pre season football! Pre season football! It's almost football time!!!

5 weeks till hockey pre season!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Oh, are the finals over?

[BarTopDancer]

Oh, are the finals over?

Shuddap. :p

[Kevy Baby]

... Penfold Stationers Is this the same Penfolds that makes the great Aussie wine?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Hey, whaddaya know, Orange County allows online traffic school now! Yay!

[BarTopDancer]

Hey, whaddaya know, Orange County allows online traffic school now! Yay!

WOOHOO!

Will you have a review for us anytime soon? ;)

[lashbear]

Is this the same Penfolds that makes the great Aussie wine?
Here, try our 2002 Staplergiovese. Also our BusinessCardonnay is very good.

Nope, different companies. :D

[Ghoulish Delight]

WOOHOO!

Will you have a review for us anytime soon? ;)I better have one by November or I'm in trouble.

[Gemini Cricket]

Auditioned today for "The Drowsy Chaperone" at Diamond Head Theatre. I had a lot of fun at the auditions. There are 3 different roles that they wanted me to read for. I liked doing each one.
:)

[Gemini Cricket]

Cool! Got a callback for 2 of the 3 roles. Nice!
:)

[lashbear]

Cool! Got a callback for 2 of the 3 roles. Nice!
:)
...and as the third role was for a woman anyhow, it's no big disappointment. ;)

[katiesue]

Congrats GC!

[BarTopDancer]

Congrats GC!!!!!!!

[Not Afraid]

YAY! So, are you coming to CA or not?

[Gemini Cricket]

YAY! So, are you coming to CA or not?
These are the dates they gave me re: the show's run:
The Drowsy Chaperone plays September 25 - October 11, 2009I should find out tomorrow or Tuesday if I get cast in the play.
If I do get in, early December is still open for me with no other plays getting in the way. But auditions for "Hair" are on Dec 14. So, the first week/10 days of Dec is perfect for me.
I have to make a visit to see you guys. It's just a matter of $ at the moment. Let's see what I can do. I haven't had a vacation since I started this job in Nov '08. So, I shouldn't have any problem getting the time off from work...

[Gemini Cricket]

Oooh! I'm in love. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPmbtTIqfgA) Well, that is until he dies. Which may be soon.

SFW Dave Salmoni clip.

Here's another one. Dave Salmoni Showers With Lions (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLphov91RLs&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.advocate.com%2Fvideo%2Fembed %2Fsalmoni.asp&feature=player_embedded#t=31)

Note to JWBear and lashbear: He's mine!
:D

[JWBear]

Sorry, we saw him first!

[lashbear]

I don't like a man with too many muscles...

[queue audience participation callback]

[Gemini Cricket]

Slut!

[Betty]

Just one big one!

[JWBear]

I didn't make him for you!

[Gemini Cricket]

My friend Kim sent me some pictures from the No Doubt concert we went to on Wed.
We were pretty close up.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/braddoc310/5800_135327183273_663453273_3210235.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/braddoc310/5800_135335793273_663453273_3210275.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/braddoc310/5800_135335818273_663453273_3210279.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/braddoc310/5800_135335803273_663453273_3210277.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/braddoc310/5800_135340218273_663453273_3210287.jpg

[Not Afraid]

What was Adrian not wearing? ;)

[BarTopDancer]

WOW! Great pictures! She looks amazing!

I need her trainer.

[Gemini Cricket]

What was Adrian not wearing? ;)
Adrian wore Jockeys and black lipstick. During the encore (Rock Steady, Stand & Deliver and Sunday Morning) he wore a pink tutu as well.

[Stan4dSteph]

What was Adrian not wearing? ;)No pants. He wears a tutu at one point in the show. That was fun.

[Chernabog]

Damn... girl has some nice abs. I'd tap that sh!t. :p

[Not Afraid]

hehehe. You said tap.

[Prudence]

I have a second interview! With a judge in Denver.

[Gemini Cricket]

I have a second interview! With a judge in Denver.
Sweet!
:)

[katiesue]

Congrats Pru!!!

[Not Afraid]

YAY PRU!

[BarTopDancer]

Way to go Pru!

Proud of you for taking this step!

[Prudence]

So, for those of you playing at home, I have an interview in Las Cruces on 2 September and in Denver on 8 September. Both sound like great opportunities. They are both with federal magistrate judges, which most applicants apparently consider not as prestigious, but I'm all through with that "prestige" stuff. I don't want other people to judge me based on my school, and I won't judge judges based on their perceived rank. In fact, for litigation practice, most of the action is likely before the magistrate anyhow. So if you want the edge on what you'll REALLY be doing as a litigator, that's the place to be. So, that's where I should be, so my future students will have a better teacher. I could probably get an appellate clerkship with a Washington state court, but I really wanted to be in the federal system, and frankly the state courts pay maybe half of what the fed court does - and federal pay is the same regardless of how "prestigious" the assignment is.

[Morrigoon]

I know some folks that just moved to Denver and are loving it so far

[Gemini Cricket]

Just got back from my callback. Well, I'd cast me. But the competition is fierce. So, we'll see.
:)

[mousepod]

Go Pru! Go GC!

[innerSpaceman]

Rah Rah, also Rooting for You Both!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Hey, whaddaya know, Orange County allows online traffic school now! Yay!

WOOHOO!

Will you have a review for us anytime soon? ;)Well I'm done. As for a review - I suppose it depends on your perspective. From the perspective of whether the experience was a valuable one that taught me to be a better, safer driver, I give it a 0. From the perspective of whether it let me fulfill the court-ordered requirement in the most effortless, brainless way possible where I didn't have to sit in a classroom on a Saturday morning with a bunch of unhappy people who don't want to be there a good portion of which would have been dumb enough to drive me bonkers, it gets a 10.

There was a big list of sites to choose from, I chose "inandouttrafficschool.com" because it was the 2nd one on the list and the first one didn't seem to be working right. The process was as follows - there were 6 or 8 lessons (I've already forgotten), each being a long page of text. You're supposed to read the text, then click to the next page where there's an 8 question multiple choice test. If you don't get 100% on the test it brings you back to the study material to read again. Of course, if you aren't a moron, you copy and paste the study material into another program and use search to pass the test. After you do all the lessons you take a final exam which is 25 questions randomly selected from the questions you just answered, you need to get 20 or more right.

They even let you do online ID verification (for a fee) by asking you questions about info off your credit report (questions about your residence history, bank accounts, etc.). Beats going to a notary where you pay about the same fee anyway. The whole process took maybe 30 minutes and I just received the "your case has been dismissed" email.

[Andrew]

That almost exactly mirrors my experience with online traffic school. It seems to be more about the inconvenience aspect (i.e. "we can waste your time and make you do stupid stuff because the alternative is points on your license") than actual learning.

[Ghoulish Delight]

That almost exactly mirrors my experience with online traffic school. It seems to be more about the inconvenience aspect (i.e. "we can waste your time and make you do stupid stuff because the alternative is points on your license") than actual learning.
There was a survey at the end asking me to rate the experience. I was torn. On the one hand, it galls me how utterly useless the whole process is. Whether online or in person no one learns a damned thing from this charade. So in that regard I wanted to rate the course low because I really would prefer if, you know, they actually taught sh*tty drivers something of value. On the other hand, I do not consider myself one of those sh*tty drivers and all things considered I was glad that I had the option of just breezing through this bit of kabuki so I wanted to rate it highly.

I figured that in the end, if you've got enough of a brain to have done it the way I did, then no amount of instruction is going to affect you as a driver as clearly you're smart enough to apply some reason to a situation and any bad driving you do is likely out of choice rather than ignorance. And conversely one could argue that those most in need of learning this stuff aren't likely to figure out how to get through the tests easily, forcing them to actually look at the provided info to learn the answers and hopefully some of it will stick. Hopefully.

Yes, I know how elitist that all sounded.

As a side note, did you know that backing up is ALWAYS DANGEROUS!! Always!!!! :rolleyes:

[Gemini Cricket]

I was cast as George in the Drowsy Chaperone.
I'm doing my happy dance!
:)
Oddly enough, he was one of the bigger parts I didn't audition for. But the director said I could handle it.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Hooray!

[lashbear]

Yay, George !

[Gemini Cricket]

Hooray!
Time to drop the other shoe and confess that the best part of it all is that I get to do my 20's/30's cheesy gangster voice, see!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Time to drop the other shoe and confess that the best part of it all is that I get to do my 20's/30's cheesy gangster voice, see!
That'll have CP checking airfare to Hawaii.

[Moonliner]

I was cast as George in the Drowsy Chaperone.
I'm doing my happy dance!
:)
Oddly enough, he was one of the bigger parts I didn't audition for. But the director said I could handle it.

Ya did good George, ya did good.

[BarTopDancer]

Congrats GC!

[Morrigoon]

I knew there was a good reason not to leave town this week! I'll be having my 2nd interview with F's tomorrow! :D

[Disneyphile]

Very cool! :snap:

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Time to drop the other shoe and confess that the best part of it all is that I get to do my 20's/30's cheesy gangster voice, see!

That'll have CP checking airfare to Hawaii.Waaaa! This is so goddamn unfair! I cannot believe I am missing this, no matter where it is in the world. Your gangster voice is my favorite thing ever. :(

BUT - I am super happy that everyone else in the audience gets to be entertained by it. No chance it's going to get recorded? Tell your producer that you need to have at least a few clips for a promotional website...

[Morrigoon]

Ah yes, YouTube promotion, naturally ;)

[Disneyphile]

The complex is FINALLY installing our patio fences right now!!! :D

We've waited almost two years for our patio to be private. I'm just so happy that we won't have to put up with kids constantly running back and forth, plucking our fruit and roses and stealing our garden ornaments.

And, once I get paid, we're so adding some solar lights and making everything really pretty. :) YAY!!

[Disneyphile]

We have fences. I could almost cry. :D

I want to theme the garden as Wonderland, and I just figured out what I'm going to do to our old wooden slat bench this Saturday -

Cheshire Cat.

Each plank will be painted alternately in pink and purple, and then his eyes and face will go right in the middle. :D

[alphabassettgrrl]

Sounds wonderful!

[wolfy999]

The Wolfpack wants to check it out when its completed.

[lashbear]

I wanna see that.

[Disneyphile]

Oh, there will be photos! (At least for those who can't be here to see it in person.) :)

[Ghoulish Delight]

Posting from my palm pre. 'nuff said

[Andrew]

Posting from my palm pre. 'nuff said
Congrats! I need to remember or reset my LoT password so I can post from my Pre.

[CoasterMatt]

I have air conditioning at home again. The animals are all doing well. I have chocolate pudding. Life is good.

[katiesue]

Hurray for air conditioning. Ours was out for two weeks during the last heat wave so I feel for ya.

[Not Afraid]

I have a full time job.

Maybe that should be in the vent thread. ;)

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I have a full time job.

Maybe that should be in the vent thread. ;)Yay NA! :)

[Morrigoon]

It's FALL! Summer is OVER! And at some point here, the weather will catch up to the calendar :)

[Capt Jack]

not today it aint

[Snowflake]

It's FALL! Summer is OVER! And at some point here, the weather will catch up to the calendar :)

Well the much heralded heatwave in the Bay Area this week was like Chicken Little screaming the sky was falling. I still see fog on the bay and it's quite pleasant, nothing like the 95 that was predicted. Of course, I am grateful to be spared hot and miserable Indian Summer this week.

[Prudence]

I don't k now what you people are talking about. I'm chilled enough I need a sweater.

[Morrigoon]

Must be a Torrance thing, because it was so hot in Anaheim, I was sweating like crazy.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Our AC is running at 10pm. We tried opening a window and running the fan but the AC just kept turning on anyway...

[Alex]

Well the much heralded heatwave in the Bay Area this week was like Chicken Little screaming the sky was falling. I still see fog on the bay and it's quite pleasant, nothing like the 95 that was predicted. Of course, I am grateful to be spared hot and miserable Indian Summer this week.

It's hot out in Dublin.

[Deebs]

It's hot out in Dublin.

And in Stockton.

But I guess that goes without saying.

I just went outside and it is still hot. AC and fans running and still feels stuffy in the house. Blech.

[Deebs]

I just went outside and it is still hot. AC and fans running and still feels stuffy in the house. Blech.

Oops, wrong thread. This doesn't sound like it belongs here. :blush:

[innerSpaceman]

Let's combine the Serious Happy and Serious Vent thread into the Great Big Serious Thread!!

[Cadaverous Pallor]

The Like, I'm Being Totally Serious Right Now Thread

[Capt Jack]

:)

[CoasterMatt]

I just finished a full wash, clay bar, wax AND interior detailing of our new car- after a full frenzied day at work. It feels great to have some energy after the work day's done.

[Not Afraid]

What kind of car did you guys get?

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Very excited to see the comic I worked on many moons ago is being reprinted and comes out this week!! I hope it turns out good!

I'm back in print just like Edna Ferber

http://marvel.com/catalog/?id=12873

[lashbear]

I note that only two contributors got their names in ALL CAPS. :D

[Tref]

I'm back in print just like Edna Ferber

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z1/Tref_foto/KaufmanFerber2.jpg

"Hey, thanks for the shout out!"

[Moonliner]

Ahhhh so ends another crisp fall day. The leaves are turning there is just a hint of nip in the air.... Life is good.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Our household is now free of the Apple-proprietary AAC format. Also DRM-free. Huzzah!

[BarTopDancer]

WOO!

How did you go about doing that? Software or just re-rip everything?

[Ghoulish Delight]

For the DRM-protected files, software. TuneClone. It creates a fake CD burner on your system, you tell iTunes to burn a disc, the software then converts it to MP3. Essentially the same as burning and re-ripping, but we had a good amount of iTunes-purchased music piled up and this was a much faster solution.

For non-DRM protected AAC files (anything recently purchased, or the large collection of music that we had ripped from CD before realizing that you can set iTunes to rip to MP3 instead of AAC), iTunes has a "create MP3 version" option built in.

[BarTopDancer]

Awesome. I'll have to check out TuneClone.

I need to pick up a new desktop to function as a file server (or maybe pick up one of those home server boxes). The majority of my music is on an external drive but I want to re-rip the music I still have the CDs of into a higher quality.

[Snowflake]

Our household is now free of the Apple-proprietary AAC format. Also DRM-free. Huzzah!

You know you are a luddite when you have no clue what the above means.

[Stan4dSteph]

You know you are a luddite when you have no clue what the above means.I'm with you there. I don't really understand the differences. Maybe I have a tin ear. I suppose I'll be pissed off if it all goes missing, and all the techies will laugh and point.

[katiesue]

You know you are a luddite when you have no clue what the above means.

When I read it the voice in my head was the grown ups on Peanuts - mah mah mah mah mah

[Ghoulish Delight]

You know you are a luddite when you have no clue what the above means.

I'm with you there. I don't really understand the differences. Maybe I have a tin ear. I suppose I'll be pissed off if it all goes missing, and all the techies will laugh and point.
DRM = Digital Rights Management. Until about 4 months ago any music you bought from iTunes came with DRM protection meaning you could play the files on only up to 5 different computers and you could burn the music only up to 5 times. They have since stopped doing that and any music you buy can be copied and burnt as many times as you'd like (or at least most, there might still be some music that's protected, but the great majority for sure is not).

The other part of the equation is file format. When you buy music from iTunes, it's in Apple's proprietary "AAC" format. This means it can only be played with Apple products (iTunes, and iPod, Quicktime). Converting the files to MP3 instead means I can play them with whatever software/hardware I want, which for me means I can finally use WinAmp as my music server and easily play music remotely. It also means I can put any of my music on my phone so I don't always have to carry a phone AND an iPod.

[Alex]

My life is so much easier in this respect. Come over to my world.

[lashbear]

For the DRM-protected files, software. TuneClone. It creates a fake CD burner on your system, you tell iTunes to burn a disc, the software then converts it to MP3. Essentially the same as burning and re-ripping, but we had a good amount of iTunes-purchased music piled up and this was a much faster solution.

For non-DRM protected AAC files (anything recently purchased, or the large collection of music that we had ripped from CD before realizing that you can set iTunes to rip to MP3 instead of AAC), iTunes has a "create MP3 version" option built in.
Were you able to use the free version to complete the job? is it limited by time or by production quantity? (their site doesn't seem to tell)

[Ghoulish Delight]

The free version cuts songs of off at 3 minutes, so it's not a viable option. Due to the amount of purchased music we have accumulated, the cost was worth it to me. If you've only got a handful of purchased albums, physically burning and re-importing the music might be a better option.

[3894]

You know you are a luddite when you have no clue what the above means.

Aw applesauce, sheba and 23 skidoo! Hey, Snowflake: I spent part of the day researching the silent film "The Covered Wagon", 1923.

[Snowflake]

Aw applesauce, sheba and 23 skidoo! Hey, Snowflake: I spent part of the day researching the silent film "The Covered Wagon", 1923.

Big hit in 1923! BIG Paramount production, used loads of original Conestogas (if you believe 1923 hype).

I've not seen it in years. Whaddaya researching it for? Anything I can do to help?

[3894]

Big hit in 1923! BIG Paramount production, used loads of original Conestogas (if you believe 1923 hype).

I've not seen it in years. Whaddaya researching it for? Anything I can do to help?

Well. Tom and I are writing a book about the time he lived with a Shoshone doctor ("medicine man"/"shaman"), as in he drove the guy around the rez and generally made himself useful. Once, they visited with an Arapaho who was in "The Covered Wagon", via Tim McCoy so we're incorporating Tom's old notes on that. The war raid party in that film is Arapaho from Wind River.

The same Arapaho also accompanied McCoy to London to put on a Wild West show. (Pre-stardom, McCoy worked as a hand on the Em-Bar Ranch in the area of Wyoming we're writing about. He had gotten to know a lot of Arapahos during that time.)

I'll let everyone know when this book comes out.

[Alex]

Please do, I did find much of the Sacajawea book interesting.

Though I must admit almost as much for the Hebard (am I remembering the right name?) tear-down as for the Sacajawea stuff; but then I'm a sucker for pseudoscience and pseudohistory stuff.

[3894]

Though I must admit almost as much for the Hebard (am I remembering the right name?) tear-down as for the Sacajawea stuff; but then I'm a sucker for pseudoscience and pseudohistory stuff.

Thanks, Alex. It's always good to get feedback. At one point, we even drove slowwwwwly past the house where Hebard had lived, that's how obsessed one of us (not me) became with her. My favorite part of the project was how braindead the D.A.R. can be.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Started the day with new music from one of my favorite bands and news of the birth of a good friend's baby. Hooray for today.

[BDBopper]

Wanted to share some photos from my trip over the past few weeks. Not all of the pictures are up yet from folks who took them so I'll post some more good ones later.

Here's a photo of me speaking in Iowa:

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In this photo I am standing with a good friend of mine in Fort Madison, IA She does a mean chicken impression (http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1228429997994)!

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Look who's behind the wheel of a 1980 Hot Rod!

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Here's a group shot of my friends in Indiana

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Here's one of my many cakes I was presented with on the trip:

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More pics coming including some priceless shots from this past Sunday walking through Frankenmuth, MI a nice Bavarian Alpine style village.

[3894]

BDBopper, I loved your photos. Let me get in line to say Welcome to the Midwest!

[BDBopper]

BDBopper, I loved your photos. Let me get in line to say Welcome to the Midwest!

Thanks. I really enjoyed my two and a-half week trip through Indiana, Iowa, and Michigan. I will definitely be hitting the Midwest again sometime soon. I really enjoyed it up there. Missed the flooding rains down South and got beautiful weather instead. No damage to life or property in my neck of the woods...we live high enough on a hill that water only got to the tree line.

I am addicted to Culvers now. I love their butter burgers and custard! So wish we had them down here!

[bewitched]

I am addicted to Culvers now. I love their butter burgers and custard! So wish we had them down here! [/B]



Mmmm, and cheese curds...

[lashbear]

Brian, don't forget to remove 5 miles from your "ridden so far" tally for every Butter Burger consumed, and 15 miles for every cake.....


Yes, I'm on a diet again... can you tell?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Yes, I'm on a diet again... can you tell?
Werd.

I'm feeling rather topsy turvy at the moment, in a good way. Despite my initial reaction to the diet sent to me by my dr., I'm not finding it difficult to be good. I'm actually enjoying the excuse to look for other food options. And I'm definitely enjoying being on my bike again several times a week.

Meanwhile, I've registered for school! In a week the first online course in what should be a year long program begins. I've already delved into a "teach yourself C" book to brush up on my beyond rusty skills, and I'm really excited about getting back into the learning groove. Especially since it will all be on my company's dime.

It feels like a pretty significant attitude and outlook shift and I'm feeling really good about it. I may very well come crashing down some time in the near future as February looms ever closer, but for now I'm going to just enjoy the high.

[BDBopper]

As promised here are some more photos. These are from Frankenmuth, Michigan this past Sunday.

Dinner was held at Zehnder's chicken restaurant. I had already had many cakes so in lieu of that I got a Birthday apple pie. A costumed chicken named Drumstick brought it out.

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs227.snc1/7431_1254907135756_1321910071_719473_6708038_n.jpg

Here's a group shot outside the restaurant after dinner.

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs207.snc1/7431_1254905615718_1321910071_719462_3084667_n.jpg

Frankenmuth is an a Bavairan Apline village that is celebrating it's 50th Birthday. Since it is German naturally their celebratory display features artificial beer steins.

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs227.snc1/7431_1254905815723_1321910071_719467_2278097_n.jpg

There were many displays all around the town. Here's one by the Cheese Haus

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs207.snc1/7431_1254907255759_1321910071_719476_7750111_n.jpg

As you know I am not one to imbibe in alcohol too much but I got my first taste of a mudslide and boy was it tasty!

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs227.snc1/7431_1254905975727_1321910071_719471_8336832_n.jpg

Hope you liked those photos. More coming.

[blueerica]

You look like you had a fantastic time! I'm so happy for you!

[katiesue]

Looks like you're having a blast!

[bewitched]

Fun!

[CoasterMatt]

Rose got us "Frequent Fear" Passes for Halloween Horror Nights - so we can go back again and again - plenty of time to watch dancing girls, fireballs, and chainsaw wielding maniacs!

[Morrigoon]

Stop me if you've heard this: I think the interview went pretty well. I'm more excited about the job now than I was going in.

But seriously... turns out there isn't one opening, there are 4, and there are two different job descriptions. One is working with the ops costume production folks, and the other is fabric procurement. Both sound great. They asked me which I'd prefer and I said honestly, both sound great and I'd gladly take whichever was offered to me. After asking more questions I said if I had to pick a favorite, I guess I'd lean toward the fabric one, but I'd really be happy in either position.

Sounds like the applicant pool is less than 20 for these 4 spots, so decent odds. The openings are 1-year assignments (and you get to keep your seniority, they basically "borrow" you for a year), which can be renewed based on budgets.

Needless to say, it sounds good, and I really hope I get it.

[cirquelover]

I hope you get one of the positions, it actually sounds perfect for you!!

[Disneyphile]

I just ordered my favorite jeans in the next size DOWN. Yeah, baby! :D

[CoasterMatt]

I got my picture taken with Corey Feldman...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3462/3976597260_c814db99f4.jpg

[LSPoorEeyorick]

[B]These are from Frankenmuth, Michigan this past Sunday.

Wild, BD. I grew up about 45 minutes from there. Did you guys make it to Christmas Hell (I mean, Bronner's Christmas Wonderland?) The largest Christmas store on the face of the earth. Acres and acres and acres of Christmas stuff.

My family would go to Zender's about once a year. Glad you had a nice time on the road!

[BDBopper]

Wild, BD. I grew up about 45 minutes from there. Did you guys make it to Christmas Hell (I mean, Bronner's Christmas Wonderland?) The largest Christmas store on the face of the earth. Acres and acres and acres of Christmas stuff.

My family would go to Zender's about once a year. Glad you had a nice time on the road!

The answer to your question is a big resounding YES!!! Christmas is my favorite time of year so I was like a kid in a candy store!

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs278.snc1/10535_1112512214987_1292366923_267503_5746177_n.jp g

It was completely amazing! Pictures can't do it justice. You have to see it!

[Kevy Baby]

I got my picture taken with Corey Feldman...
Shouldn't this be in the totally serious vent thread?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Or at least the total serious inoculation thread.

[Gemini Cricket]

One of the theatres here is doing "Avenue Q" next season! I'm so excited. I'm going to get in that play. I don't know how, but I'm gonna. If it means I have to crew instead of being in the cast, so be it!
WooHOO!

[Morrigoon]

That would be awesome!

[CoasterMatt]

:)
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/coastermatt/images/LustLust.jpg

[lashbear]

Ummm, Matt, they're supposed to scare you.

[BDBopper]

Wow Matt...that was a pretty awesome way to start off my morning. Yowza!

[BDBopper]

One of the theatres here is doing "Avenue Q" next season! I'm so excited. I'm going to get in that play. I don't know how, but I'm gonna. If it means I have to crew instead of being in the cast, so be it!
WooHOO!

Good luck Brad! YOU CAN DO IT!!!

[3894]

I just ordered my favorite jeans in the next size DOWN. Yeah, baby! :D

I hate you, skinny bitch.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Ummm, Matt, they're supposed to scare you.He was scared stiff

[Prudence]

So, I have a nasty cold, which is making me miserable, and I have to be at this training all week - and I can't call in sick or I get cut from all trainings for a year. Nice.

So, you may be asking: why is this in the happy thread?

Because today I got to be smart again. We had a big group project and I was the one who actually understood what was going on (because this is the third class in a sequence and I actually retain information) and was able to take the lead. And I got to hear: "Leanne! We're really glad you're on our team!" And it's true - we had by far the best, most detailed presentation. (Handled mostly by me.) I even got a "Nicely done" from someone on another team during our potty break.

I have spent a year being told that I can't possibly have any relevant ideas to contribute and that I have no useful skills to offer my employer -- primarily, I believe, because *they* didn't have anything relevant or useful when they were in my position, and they can't imagine - despite ample evidence on the ol' resume - that I could possibly be any better than they were.

Oh, and when I let my contact at the contractor know I was being reassigned, he replied that he feels I represent the best side of the government, with a professional demeanor and asking the most insightful questions he'd heard in a long time. On the one hand, that's really sad. On the other hand, it means I really am that good, and the reason I'm bored out of my mind and feeling like I do nothing is that I'm woefully under-utilized.

[Prudence]

Yes, two from me today.

So, I was going to put this in the vent thread, but I'm working really hard on re-training myself to see the positive in situations. Therefore, I'm choosing to post this here.

I have finished a year in hell and it is time for me to rotate. And I actually am going to rotate, which all on its own is a happy thing, as I am so over the interpersonal drama, malicious gossip, and back-stabbery in my current assignment.

And I was all excited, because they said I could *choose* where to go next. I researched it, investigated the people I'd be working with, and went with what *THEY* -- the head of FM and minions -- recommended. I wanted to go to a central staff position instead of a wing position, to get a different perspective. The particular function I chose was cost estimating, because I was promised it's very difficult and if this past year is any indication, I'll need all the difficulty I can get just to maintain a sense that I'm doing any work at all. It was approved. Everyone was there - the Col said it was agreed.

So, turns out, they changed their minds. And didn't bother to tell me. I'm going to Cost Research instead. Now, I had very specific reasons for picking Cost Estimating - specifically that they have a rigorous 3-year training schedule and the people at the top there are universally respected and liked across base. I know nothing about cost research. I spent about 2 hours being angry -- first at them, for pulling YET ANOTHER bait and switch, then at myself for believing that they wouldn't. Who am I, Charlie Brown?

Anyhow, here's where we turn it into a good thing, which I will keep insisting makes me seriously happy, because maybe if I think it enough it will.

1) cost research is kind of a lame job, I suspect, but it sounds REALLY good on paper - specifically on my resume. In fact, as described to me by the FM people (once I found out what was up), it is the perfect addition to my clerkship application resume because it involves research, analysis, and writing up written recommendations. Which is much closer to the myth of clerking than estimating how much a new satellite will cost. This could be a big help.

2) I am now absolved of any obligation to feel loyalty toward my employer. If they put me where I wanted to go, I'd feel pretty crappy about leaving. Whether they really merited that loyalty or not, I'd feel like I owed them something. Now? HA! The bait and switch routine got really old the first year, and they have now attempted to sabotage my second year, too. I owe them nothing, and I should feel free to continue pursuing other opportunities. Since I routinely stab my own self in the back as a result of undeserved employer loyalty, this is a big deal, and a major happy. I DO NOT OWE THEM LOYALTY! YAY!

[Prudence]

I'm on a roll - sorry. This one's short.

I normally have very vivid nightmares every. single. night. Lately, I've been having very vivid happy dreams about getting interviews through unexpected connections, arranging for movers and looking at rentals in other areas because I got a fabulous new job, etc.... I *never* have happy dreams. This is refreshing change of pace and hopefully a harbinger of future success.

[Ghoulish Delight]

After two separate bike shops told me that a 20 minute lube/tune up would take several days I just went ahead and did it myself. It's like riding a brand new bike. Yay!

[Deebs]

After two separate bike shops told me that a 20 minute lube/tune up would take several days I just went ahead and did it myself. It's like riding a brand new bike. Yay!

Easier than changing that fan in your bathroom? DudecanDIY.
I'm hopeless at that stuff. You are a genius in my estimation.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Far, far easier. Though I didn't really do much in terms of tuning up the mechanics of the bike (calibrate brakes, or derailleurs), just cleaned the hell out of the chain, re-lubed it and lubed the other joints. But that alone made a noticeable difference in how the bike rides, and it cost half of what I was about to pay to the shops (actually, well under half considering that I have enough of all of the cleaning and lubricating materials left to do it several more times).

[wendybeth]

Had to switch from the Vent thread to the Happy thread- just got my car out of the shop ($500) and it runs great! I could totally tell my car was happy. They said the only other thing they could think of that it needs is a new muffler (it still has the original, and sounds like a muscle car) but that it could wait until my wallet replenishes itself. The mechanic said that my car is really in great shape, especially for it's age, and well worth fixing as opposed to dumping for a new car.:)

(I really do love my car- best car I have ever owned).

[Snowflake]

Yay WB!

I loved my Honda, I drove it to death. It was a Hondamatic Accord, not the best car, but, I put some serious miles on that car. Then, one night it wheezed and died on the corner of Polk and Green. I was sad, I had just put new tires on the sucker. The transmission died and poor Babette went to the graveyard.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Pru- that's wonderful that you're having good dreams about getting the position you want! And I agree that you owe your current employer zero loyalty. Get your good job and be happy!

[Disneyphile]

Sorry for those of you who see me on Twitter and/or Facebook, but I'm too happy and must, must share!

A fellow dance student noticed my weight loss today. :D

It means a LOT, since I'm doing this at an average of 1-1.5 pounds per week, so I don't tend to see it as well. But, she did. :)

Oh, and my new smaller jeans fit even after a couple pre-washings and dryer cycles!

And, I'm physically feeling fantastic. I still have a few minor aches and pains that creep up now and then, but overall, my foot and back pain are almost nil. :)

[Gn2Dlnd]

Got an inquiry from that foods store whose name begins with Whole today. They, of course, want me to immediately drop my wholesale price that hasn't changed in 7 years. :rolleyes:

We shall see. Economies of scale, and all that.

[wendybeth]

Wow, Gn2! Uhm, yeah- economies of scale would definitely factor into that one.... Get in, get them addicted, then up the price! :D

[Cadaverous Pallor]

That's great news, Cheese Man...I'm sure you can make the numbers crunch.




We have great news of our own, switching from the Vent thread to the Happy thread: Munchkin is walking. As in, using her back legs, and traveling in a straight line. We had boarded her for our long weekend away and she has definitely jumped a hurdle in that short time. It's an emotional thing - we were getting worried that she had plateaued and might not get any better. Yay, wonderful bunny!! :D

:) :) :)

[wendybeth]

Wow!!!!!!!! SuperBunny! Wtg, Munchkins and parents!

[bewitched]

Good news, CP!

[Andrew]

Great news!

[CoasterMatt]

As of tonight, I'm the Vice President of Local B-192. :D

[wendybeth]

Wow, Matt- congrats!!!!!:snap:

[Disneyphile]

WTG, Matt!

And, super-duper bouncy bunny applause for the Munchykins! :D

[Strangler Lewis]

As of tonight, I'm the Vice President of Local B-192. :D

Congratulations!

[Snowflake]

Way.to.Go Matt!!!

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Congratulations!

[Cadaverous Pallor]

WTG Matt!

[katiesue]

Congrats Matt!

[Strangler Lewis]

RAINNN!!!

Gimme my hundred bucks!

[Alex]

It has mostly stopped raining down here. I want about 23 more days of rain like this morning. I'm sure the drainage systems would figure out a way to adjust.

[wolfy999]

I have a very happy hubby this morning....made a full breakfast (almost unheard of here). Scrambled eggs/green onions/cheese, bacon and home fries. Yum!

[Morrigoon]

The rain just started up here :)

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Wow, had a perfect weekend away in summer heat, then back here for October rain. :)

[Disneyphile]

Some of our Ebay lots are closing for a lot more than we expected. If this trend continues, we should have the cruise paid for in no time! :D

[Gemini Cricket]

And on the brighter side of the news, one of my former Drowsy cast mates is going to set me up with one of his friends. He's tall, older, cute! We'll see. He's bringing him to the cast party on Sat.
:)

[bewitched]

After 1 year of separation and 2 years of divorce proceedings, it appears as though I will likely be legally divorced this Friday. :D

[Gn2Dlnd]

As of tonight, I'm the Vice President of Local B-192. :D

I'll bet Fred Schneider was surprised to hear that!

[Gemini Cricket]

This is going to be the weirdest post you may ever read from me.

So, I broke out in hives today due to an allergic reaction or due to stress. I guess it's a little bit of both. I really, really want to scratch them but it makes them worse and it becomes painful after awhile.

The doctor I saw said that long warm showers help. So, I jumped in the shower not realizing that the shower was still on full blast hot. In fact, the hottest it could go. And when the hot water hit my skin... it was absolute heaven. It felt so good that it was almost orgasmic. Seriously, the closest I've ever felt to having an O without involving my fist or another man. I stayed in there for about 15 minutes. It was like getting the satisfaction of scratching without scratching.

If you ever get the same thing (I hope you don't) try this. It's heavenly!

:)

[Moonliner]

This is going to be the weirdest post you may ever read from me.

So, I broke out in hives today....
:)

Dude. You ate a BAT.

[Gemini Cricket]

Well, I just read that taking hot showers when you have hives is baaaaad. It causes the hives to get worse and spread. So don't do it.
;)

[Not Afraid]

It is still early, but I was trying to figure out how GC fists himself.

[Alex]

In the normal way, I'd think.

[Capt Jack]

This is going to be the weirdest post you may ever read from me....
:)

Dude. You ate a BAT.

the man has a point, you know? Im still recovering from that ;)

[3894]

After 1 year of separation and 2 years of divorce proceedings, it appears as though I will likely be legally divorced this Friday. :D

Wishing you very happy freedom, bewitched!

[innerSpaceman]

So don't do it.
ok, no hot shower with hives. But is the hot shower still recommended for fisting yourself to orgasm??

[bewitched]

Free, free, free, free, free, free, free, free, free, free, free I'm free, free, free,free, free, free, free, free, free, free, free...FREE!!!!!!


:D

[3894]

Free, free, free, free, free, free, free, free, free, free, free I'm free, free, free,free, free, free, free, free, free, free, free...FREE!!!!!!

A Happy Freedom bouquet for you, bewitched! http://www.416-florist.com/bmz_cache/8/848930e0634c259b5f653aa03614c4da.image.300x328.jpg

[Prudence]

Huzzah for freedom!

[alphabassettgrrl]

Congrats, Matt!

yay for Munchikin!

yay for bewitched!

[lashbear]

And when the hot water hit my skin... it was absolute heaven. It felt so good that it was almost orgasmic.
I used to get really bad excema on my calves that responded to hot showers the same way. Leg Orgasms !!!

It is still early, but I was trying to figure out how GC fists himself.
1) you're not supposed to know about fisting.
2) LOL.
3) Yeah, how does he?
4) I think Alex is thinking of another thing... anatomically, it would be almost impossible for one to do .... well, things... to oneself. Unless you were a contortionist. Or had practiced your way through the karma sutra and found it all so easy.

[Gemini Cricket]

Today was a happy day.

:) <==== Me

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Today was a happy day.

:) <==== MeIf you don't get more specific we'll have to assume you fisted yourself

[Alex]

Oh, I thought it meant he ear-****ed a Frenchman.

[3894]

1) you're not supposed to know about fisting.

I don't but then, knitting makes me happy. Here's the hubbo keepin' it Scandihoovian in the hat I just made him:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3504/4023458820_60e26c818c.jpg

[bewitched]

Thanks for the freedom congrats!

Like the hat, Helen!

I've spent a good portion of this page covering my ears. TMI. TMI.

[alphabassettgrrl]

GC- I was also wondering how you fisted yourself.

Sorry for the TMI moment. :)

[lashbear]

I'm Happy. We're home, we had a jolly holiday, and my bad iPhone pics will be posted sometime. (forgot to take the SLR. Grrrrrrr.)

[BDBopper]

My streak of Happiness is continuing!

Sit down boys and girls. I've got a story to tell! The story is not finished but it still is a good one.

Rewind to last month. While I was in Iowa I was interviewed by a guy named Doug. He does an weekly show on an Internet Station based in Des Moines. the station actually has a studio and we went down there and met him. We were going to sit down for about 15 minutes and talk about my mission and story. The interview ended up lasting the entire show. He was blown away with my story and what I wanted to do.

Fast forward a week. I'm in Indiana spending time with my traveling companion's family. We were heading to one of his kids games and I had a great phone signal for the first time in a few days. So I call my parents and tell them how I am doing. My friend (John) has me hand the phone to him and asks them "Have you gotten a box in the mail? He continues, "Well, I can't tell you what it is cause Brian's sitting right next to me but be on the lookout." Score! I'm going to have a Surprise box waiting for me when I get back home!

My last stop before flying back home was Michigan and guess what? My friend there also knows about the box! I had a wonderful trip but when it is about to end you don't want it to. The box was therapeutic. It gave me a reason to look forward to returning home. Guess what? I land back in Atlanta and my parents tell me "Brian, we don't know what is in it but that box has not arrived yet." Talk about puncturing the air right out of my balloon. :(

For the next few days the bane of my existence is this stupid box. Well the mail comes and nothing. Meanwhile I am chatting with folks on Facebook and guess what? 9 out of 10 of them know about the box as well!

Finally I decide to just let it go. The box will come whenever it is good and ready.

(to be continued)

[BDBopper]

So I just let it go. It did come up in passing thoughts but I would quickly move on. I did jump up every time the door bell would ring.

Last Thursday I stopped in to my friend Doug's radio show for the first time since I was his guest. The station has a video feed and a chat room. He was very happy to see me in the room and he exclaimed "Brian, it's wonderful to see you here. I've got great news pertinent to share with you today! Of course that kept me around for the whole hour. To make a long story short he ran out of time before he could fill me in.

I confronted him in a Google chat Friday morning. I asked him what all the fuss was about. "Brian, Christmas is coming early! I have in my possession a brand new laptop computer for you (along with some hardware so you can do your own show for your group)!" I am ecstatic! However I have not made the connection yet.

After talking with a few friends I realize that this is the box I have been waiting for! Or is it? Later Friday evening I have a chat with Melody, a friend in Iowa who got me in touch with Doug in the first place. I tell her about what Doug told me and she asked "Who spilled the beans? Tell me everything you know" She laughed and said, "Brian, you don't even know the half of it! By the time everything is revealed, you will be convinced I should be a lobbyist in DC because I have deceived you so much" A few other people close to the situation have confirmed to me that the laptop may be just an appetizer to something else.

How exciting?! I'll be sure to let y'all know what ends up happening.

[bewitched]

BD, that definitely sounds VERY exciting!! Keep us up to date. :)

[Moonliner]

Geeze, the guys working on our house (we're building a new kitchen) let the dog out of his safe room. When they tried to put him back in.... *SNAP*.

Not too serious, but enough that the guy went to have it checked out.

[Snowflake]

Geeze, the guys working on our house (we're building a new kitchen) let the dog out of his safe room. When they tried to put him back in.... *SNAP*.

Not too serious, but enough that the guy went to have it checked out.

Well, jeez, why did he/they let the dog out, anyway?

[JWBear]

Geeze, the guys working on our house (we're building a new kitchen) let the dog out of his safe room. When they tried to put him back in.... *SNAP*.

Not too serious, but enough that the guy went to have it checked out.

Well, jeez, why did he/they let the dog out, anyway?

Are you seriously happy about it?

[Kevy Baby]

Well, jeez, why did he/they let the dog out, anyway?More importantly, Who Let the Dogs Out (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=He82NBjJqf8)?

[Ghoulish Delight]

We are, for all intents and purposes, done with clearing out what will be the nursery. Still have to unload the big furniture, but that's the easy part. Sorting through the 11 years' worth of accumulation, making the hard decisions about what to toss, and finding/creating space for what to keep is behind us.

Now the rebuilding begins. Today we talked colors, and much to our surprise we came to a consensus in short order. It helps that we were working from an existing color palette, but it was still a nice surprise to actually be on the same aesthetic page form the get-go for once.

Meanwhile I have fully spec'd out a custom closet storage beast that I plan on building myself. Cubes for easy-access storage bins, cabinets w/doors for large storage, and a chest of drawers. It's by far the largest carpentry project I'll have ever done. So far I've had a ton of fun drawing up plans, making materials and cut lists. Hopefully the fun lasts. I think I've come up with a design that, once I learn from my mistakes on the first couple tries, should be fairly easy. Pretty much every piece will be using the same list of cuts, just scaled up or down, and everything is going to be modular so I can focus on individual units that fit together rather than having to build the whole thing at once (which carries the added benefits of being movable/reconfigurable AND if I make the first few units and subsequently give up, I should still have some usable stuff to show for it). Best of all, it should cost 1/2 of what children's furniture stores charge for shoddy furniture.

Tomorrow will be round one of supply procurement. Happy happy joy joy.

[Moonliner]

Are you seriously happy about it?

Actaully I was more "Soo.." about it, but apparently to distraught to pay attention to where I was posting.

[Strangler Lewis]

We are, for all intents and purposes, done with clearing out what will be the nursery. Still have to unload the big furniture, but that's the easy part. Sorting through the 11 years' worth of accumulation, making the hard decisions about what to toss, and finding/creating space for what to keep is behind us.

Now the rebuilding begins. Today we talked colors, and much to our surprise we came to a consensus in short order. It helps that we were working from an existing color palette, but it was still a nice surprise to actually be on the same aesthetic page form the get-go for once.

Meanwhile I have fully spec'd out a custom closet storage beast that I plan on building myself. Cubes for easy-access storage bins, cabinets w/doors for large storage, and a chest of drawers. It's by far the largest carpentry project I'll have ever done. So far I've had a ton of fun drawing up plans, making materials and cut lists. Hopefully the fun lasts. I think I've come up with a design that, once I learn from my mistakes on the first couple tries, should be fairly easy. Pretty much every piece will be using the same list of cuts, just scaled up or down, and everything is going to be modular so I can focus on individual units that fit together rather than having to build the whole thing at once (which carries the added benefits of being movable/reconfigurable AND if I make the first few units and subsequently give up, I should still have some usable stuff to show for it). Best of all, it should cost 1/2 of what children's furniture stores charge for shoddy furniture.

Tomorrow will be round one of supply procurement. Happy happy joy joy.

Sounds fun. However, have you thought it through? If your child has access to the bins in cubes once he becomes mobile, the contents will be on the floor every day. Do your chest of draw plans include latches or drawer stops? Also, I can't recall seeing a large storage thingy in a children's furniture store, so I'm curious what it's for and, of course, if it's safe.

Finally, sir, if you do this, you must finish it long before the baby is born, or the odds of your ever finishing it will decrease substantially. After the baby is born, you will be handling a lot more basic things than furniture building, and waking the baby with carpentry noises will not be an option.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Finally, sir, if you do this, you must finish it long before the baby is born, or the odds of your ever finishing it will decrease substantially.
Oh no! My entire plan hinged on all of the free time I was expecting to have once the baby was born! If only I had planned it such that I could do a small portion of the project and then decide whether to complete the entire design or just leave it as is.

[Strangler Lewis]

Just sayin'. Sometimes menfolk have strange priorities. Like the guy I read about who demanded and got a blow job in the recovery room. When he could have been making furniture.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Actaully I was more "Soo.." about it, but apparently to distraught to pay attention to where I was posting.
And here I thought you were excited about the prospect of appearing on People's Court.

[Morrigoon]

Just sayin'. Sometimes menfolk have strange priorities. Like the guy I read about who demanded and got a blow job in the recovery room. When he could have been making furniture.

OMG my man would be so dead if he tried that

[Moonliner]

OMG my man would be so dead if he tried that

Err which one? Making furniture or that other one.

[bewitched]

Soooo...GD, what the f**k is that in your avatar?

[BarTopDancer]

I finally upgraded my cable from "basic" to digital w/HBO. I'll be paying $5 more a month than I would be for my cable and a separate Netflix subscription.

Now that I'm caught up with the shows I got Netflix for (and the mass availability of shows on Hulu) I really don't have a need for it anymore.

Now to get it set up so my TIVO works with it. I know I have a thread about that somewhere from the last time I attempted it.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Soooo...GD, what the f**k is that in your avatar?
I am a conundrummer in a band called "Life"

[bewitched]

I am a conundrummer in a band called "Life"

And "Life" appears to have a fantastical, inter-species, sado-masochist bent.

[Disneyphile]

In happy news, I'm down another 2 pounds.

[katiesue]

Congrats DP!

Good news is the pain meds have kicked in - yay!

[Morrigoon]

Today I rearranged my living room, including dragging out the carpet cleaner on an area that was previously inaccessible (actually, it's inaccessible again, but nice to get it while furniture's displaced), and rounded up some decor for the Christmas party. I love when I rearrange a room because it forces one to address miscellaneous clutter. There's still a lot of it, but I know how much I removed :) Plus a new furniture arrangement is so refreshing!

[Morrigoon]

Took me hours upon hours, but I carved my pumpkin tonight and it looks *great*. Pics up on FB.

[CoasterMatt]

As of last night, I've been to Horror Nights 9 nights this season (10 if you include the Employee Preview). I'm going to Knott's Haunt tonight, then one last Horror Nights tomorrow night. Management doesn't mind me doing the Time Warp at admissions either, so this has been a VERY fun month. Hopefully I won't go into a deep depression on November 1 :)

[Morrigoon]

I actually managed to trade to an earlier shift for tomorrow! And more hours in the process :)

[Not Afraid]

The first week of the store has been fantastic! We've had a few hiccups (of course) but I am loving most every minute of it.

[Morrigoon]

I haz a shiny :)

[katiesue]

Congratulations!!!!!

[lashbear]

You mean ??

[wolfy999]

Pics?

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Congratulations!

[Not Afraid]

Congrats!

[mousepod]

Congratulations! So cool!

[innerSpaceman]

Mazel-tov!!

[JWBear]

I must of missed it. What did she get?

[wolfy999]

A shiny something...??

[Stan4dSteph]

Tomorrow is red cup day! The return of Starbucks holiday drinks! Eggnog lattes, gingbread lattes and peppermint mochas! :coffee: :coffee:

[alphabassettgrrl]

OOohhhh............. yum.

This means I really really will need to get to the gym to work off those calories....

[blueerica]

Congrats, Morri!!!

[3894]

That's some gorgeous headlight, Morrigoon!

So, when do we talk dress?

[Not Afraid]

Gingerbread Lattes. My favorite!

[Ghoulish Delight]

I had a pumpkin spice the other day...and it just made me want a gingerbread.

[Snowflake]

I just bought some Ovaltine for the poor man's mocha latte...... Yum!

[Disneyphile]

Dance Your Ass Off (http://dyao.oxygen.com/) is returning for another season!!! :D

I'm going to audition for it. :eek:

I am excited and nervous, all at the same time. :)

[Disneyphile]

Ah, crap... there's a "preview" casting call THIS Friday night! :eek:

No dancing for this one - just show up with photos and an application and talk to the producers for a few minutes. My nerves just went through the rafters. :eek:

[CoasterMatt]

Go for it, Disneyphile! I'm sure you'll do great :cheers:

I did a buncha laundry today, and finished consolidating mp3s and flacs on the Big Ole Honkin' Box of Stuff.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Go for it! You're best under pressure! They've got to love you!

[innerSpaceman]

Yep, do do do it!

[Moonliner]

Ah, crap... there's a "preview" casting call THIS Friday night! :eek:

No dancing for this one - just show up with photos and an application and talk to the producers for a few minutes. My nerves just went through the rafters. :eek:

In the when life gives you lemons make martini's (http://whatscookingamerica.net/Beverage/LemonDrop.htm) category....

I think relating your shunning in dance class might make a good back story for you.

[Disneyphile]

BIG question - I have the option to audition in person, or make a video.

Considering my talents to tell a story with the latter, would that make a better impression, or would being in person be more impressive?

[lashbear]

Dance Your Ass Off (http://dyao.oxygen.com/) is returning for another season!!! :D

I'm going to audition for it. :eek:

I am excited and nervous, all at the same time. :)

Ah, crap... there's a "preview" casting call THIS Friday night! :eek:

No dancing for this one - just show up with photos and an application and talk to the producers for a few minutes. My nerves just went through the rafters. :eek:

In the when life gives you lemons make martini's (http://whatscookingamerica.net/Beverage/LemonDrop.htm) category....

I think relating your shunning in dance class might make a good back story for you.
I agree with all of them, T; Go For It !!!! With your dance training you'd be a shoe-in and you never know - Antipodean Bears might even get the chance to see the show via the web !

[Disneyphile]

I agree with all of them, T; Go For It !!!! With your dance training you'd be a shoe-in and you never know - Antipodean Bears might even get the chance to see the show via the web !And, if I win the $100K grand prize, we'll so be seeing Bears in their native habitat. ;)

[Gemini Cricket]

2 job interviews today! One face to face, one over the phone.
Both went well. We'll see how it goes.
:)

[Disneyphile]

YAY GC!!! :D

[Deebs]

GC, that's great! You're easy to talk to, I am sure you made a great impression.

DP, I'm torn between the video vs. f2f audition, but am leaning video. Your talent should be showcased. So excited for you to do this, either way. Agree with Moonie, the jazz class incident would make great back story. You're perfect for this! Go-go-go!

[Morrigoon]

That's some gorgeous headlight, Morrigoon!

So, when do we talk dress?

I've had the dress since last year. I just couldn't talk about it b/c I didn't think anyone would understand. We've actually been planning the wedding for some months already, just hard to broadcast it w/out a ring on my finger.

And now I only have 4 months left to pull it off -eep!

[JWBear]

My computer came home from the "hospital" tonight! Fit as a fiddle!

[Gemini Cricket]

Good lord. I have a date tomorrow night. I'm excited. He's a bear from Tennessee who lives here in HI. We met through mutual friends. We chatted on the phone for a good two hours just now.
What a wonderful day today was.
:)

[Gemini Cricket]

He has a wonderful accent.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I gotz "Employee of the Month" at the theatre. 1st time. I'm so proud...

[lashbear]

Good lord. I have a date tomorrow night. I'm excited. He's a bear from Tennessee who lives here in HI. We met through mutual friends. We chatted on the phone for a good two hours just now.
What a wonderful day today was.
:)

He has a wonderful accent.
Pics ASAP please, oh, and a recording of the voice would be appreciated too. Other Vitalstatistix should be coming forthwith as soon as they are discovered. :evil:

[3894]

I've had the dress since last year. I just couldn't talk about it b/c I didn't think anyone would understand. We've actually been planning the wedding for some months already, just hard to broadcast it w/out a ring on my finger.

And now I only have 4 months left to pull it off -eep!

You sneak! I love it. :snap:

[Gemini Cricket]

Today, I am totally and seriously happy.
:)

[innerSpaceman]

And no one deserves to be more than you.