TGIF

Thank goodness it's Friday!!! And I get a 3-day weekend :) I am so glad I am gonna get out of town this weekend....going to my grandma's house in Atascadero. Although it is Friday and I am indeed happy about that, I am not at all happy about having to be at work so early...I got here at 6am..to those of you out there who are "morning persons," I applaud you, because I don't know how you do it everyday. I like to go to bed late (midnight is my usualy bedtime on the weekdays....weekends , anywhere from midnight to 6 am - lol) and get up late. This getting up early stuff is for the birds!

Anyway, I got one of these "surveys" in my work email, and since I keep doing these over and over again, I thought I would put it in here and save myself the trouble of emailing it to everyone. So here goes...



1. IF YOU COULD BUILD A SECOND HOUSE ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE? a second house? I don't even have a first house. But I suppose if I had one, it would be somewhere near the beach...like San Luis Obispo or Pismo.

2 WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ARTICLE OF CLOTHING? hmmmm....I guess my jammers. They are cumfy :)

3 THE LAST CD YOU BOUGHT? The last one I BOUGHT was ....hmmm....what was it? lol - I honestly can't remember.Probably The Eagles Greatest Hits.

4. WHAT TIME DO YOU WAKE UP IN THE MORNING? well I woke up at 5:30 this morning, only cuz I HAD to. Normally it would be 6:30 am on the weekdays and whenever I feel like getting out of bed on the weekends.

5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE KITCHEN APPLIANCE? the microwave, baby!

6. IF YOU COULD PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? well, I can play the piano and the guitar, but I would LOVE to learn to play the sax or the bass guitar.

7. FAVORITE COLOR? forest green

8. WHICH DO YOU PREFER, SPORTS CAR OR SUV? I dunno... never gave it much thought since I don't have either one...hehe. I drive a Chevy Cavalier, which is neither sports car nor SUV.

9. DO YOU BELIEVE IN AFTERLIFE? of course....I went to Catholic school remember ... I believe, and I am afraid ! lol

10. FAVORITE CHILDREN'S BOOK? Cat In The Hat and Where The Wild Things Are

11. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SEASON? Spring and Fall ... I could do without the fog and cold in the winter and the 100+ degrees of the summer.

12. IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPER POWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? just one???? hey! ok, well if you are gonna be that way, then I guess I would like to be able to fly. That could be fun.

13. IF YOU HAVE A TATTOO, WHAT IS IT? one on my butt that says "Do Not Enter" and maybe one on my inner thigh that says "This way up"....ha ha....just kidding...I don't want any...I heard they are painful and I am not that much into pain.

14. CAN YOU JUGGLE? I can juggle 2 balls.........and no, not THOSE kinds of balls...get your mind out of the gutter!!! It is dirty down there!

15. THE ONE PERSON/PEOPLE FROM YOUR PAST YOU WISH YOU COULD GO BACK AND TALK TO? my grandfather. I was only 4 when he died, and never got to say goodbye to him. I wish I could go back and give him a hug and tell him goodbye.

16. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE DAY? any day that I don't have to work ;)

17. WHAT'S IN THE TRUNK OF YOUR CAR/TRUCK? oh good lord....you really wanna know? ok, here goes.... a picnic blanket, a basketball, softballs, a bowling ball, an air compressor, a first aid kit, a sunshade, a box of car cleaning stuff, a box of other essential stuff( like twine, scissors, glowsticks, tire pressure gauge, etc),a ball pump, a tennis racket, balls (again, please refer to #14- haha), and probably some trash - lol

19. FROM THE PEOPLE YOU WILL E-MAIL THIS TO, WHO'S MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND FIRST? no one!

20. WHO'S LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Everyone!

21 WHO (WHOM) DID YOU RECEIVE THIS FROM? AJ

22. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FLOWER? forget roses....gerbera daisies!!! they are so purty.

23. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEAL? ummmm, I could tell you, but you would think I was perverted - lol. So, my SECOND favorite meal would be Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken breast from Olive Garden - yummmmers!!!!

24. WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY? April 4th


ok -- there you go! Have a good weekend!!!

My favorite movies

I don't really have a top 10 or anything of my favorite movies, but if I had to list my 20 favorites of all time, these would be them...

1) Dr Strangelove (this is my #1 all time fav movie - all the rest are in no particular order)
2) The Evil Dead
3) Blood Simple
4) Young Frankenstein
5) Halloween
6) Blazing Saddles
7) Jaws
8) What's Up Tiger Lily?
9) Apocalypse Now
10) Fargo
11) The Big Lebowski
12) The Black Stallion
13) A Clockwork Orange
14) To Kill A Mockingbird
15) Shrek
16) Monty Python and The Holy Grail
17) Clerks
18) Unforgiven
19) Fight Club
20) The Shawshank Redemption

Squeakers - aka Punk Butt - she is so cute ! :)
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one of my Angel fish , Black Tie - he was the only one who would swim still enough for me to take his picture - lol
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Happy Hour !

Tonite, a bunch of us from work went to happy hour at El Torito to say goodbye to 2 of our friends at work who are being relocated to different buildings. Maria and Ricardo, we'll miss ya!!

Ricardo and his empty happy hour glasses - hehe
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Ricardo, Maria and Molly - Happy Hour at El Torito
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Random thoughts on a Wednesday night

Sometime I wonder exactly what it is that attracts two people to each other. I suppose it is different for everyone. Some people prefer looks as opposed to a personality, and others are the opposite. Some people like eyes. Some people like chins. Some people like butts (yes, you know who you are - lol). I am not stuck on the whole looks thing, although I do have certain things I like. For example, I like tall guys...well guys who are taller than me. I am short, so that is not a problem (lol) I also like broad shoulders and a strong chin, and of course, the eyes, although I have never seen a guy with ugly eyes....oh, wait a minute. I take that back. Charles Manson....have you seen his eyes??? He has scary eyes. I don't like those! But I certainly never would NOT date a man just because he was short or had narrow shoulders (although I would pass on a man with Charles Manson eyes - lol).

I am more of an internal person I guess. I enjoy a person with a good sense of humor and who is intelligent and can be goofy at times, and serious at others. And these are not just traits that I like in men. I like them in all people, especially my friends. I am a person who enjoys laughing and, at the same time, enjoys thought provoking conversations. There has to be a balance of the two in my life. Life is too serious to be taken so seriously all the time. You have to be able to laugh at yourself when you make a fool of yourself, because gosh knows that EVERYONE at one time or another has done something foolish (and if you are shaking your head at this, then you need a reality check - lol ...Arlene, are you shaking your head? lol) I am a klutz at times, but when I fall, I always pick myself back up, shake off the dust and laugh. Sometimes I think I am my own source of entertainment. I like to be entertained, and I like to entertain. There is nothing better to me than to have a good laugh, especially at work where things can become so tense. I think if people don't laugh once in a while, then they are more likely to get stressed out very quickly. Luckily, I can de-stress myself rather well. But then, you have to take things seriously, too. You can't just laugh your way through life. I am sure even comedians cry once in a while.

Sometimes I see two people walking hand-in-hand, and wonder what brought them together. What chain of events led up to their meeting, and eventual relationship? What do they have in common, and what are their differences? What does she like about him, and what does he not like about her? Where did they meet? What was their first date like? There are so many stories out there that are untold. It is almost like a mystery. I think love and relationships are really like a mystery, becaause first you have to find that someone, and then you have to figure out his or her likes and dislikes. It is like putting pieces of a puzzle together that never gets completed, because people change all the time, and the therefore new pieces are always being added. I think part of the fun of a relationship is finding out about the person, and discovering new things. After all, relationships are learning experiences. Almost like a subject in the school of life. It is not like math, where everything is governed by rules and there are no "almost" answers. But then, I never liked math anyway.

Maybe someday somebody will begin to work on my puzzle. I hope so. I miss being in a relationship. I just like being with someone and sharing myself with that person. I am so much of a nurturing person. There is nothing more satisfying to me than the happiness of those that I care about. Sounds sappy, but it is true. I care more about the welfare of the people I care about than myself. I just want someone around who I can take care of and be there for, and at the same time, be there for me.

Sometimes I think that I think too much and over-analyze things. Which is why I have stopped myself from doing so many things. I need to begin to live and to venture forth and try new things. I just don't think I can do anything that involves being in high places. I am afraid of heights - lol. They are scary. For example, you would never see me here....



Nope....not gonna do that - lol. But I do think it is high time I stop being so self-conscious and just do stuff!!! Now if I could just convince myself to do it.......

There is justice in the world

I was driving today on the freeway, when a car flew past me - I was going about 60 (which was 5 mph over the speed limit), so that driver must have been doing at least 80 or 85. Well...hehe....much to my amusement, a CHP officer was sitting on the side of the road up ahead and the driver of the fast car flew right past him. And you know what.....the speed racer got pulled over!! Woo hoo!!! Let that be a lesson to all those people who feel it necessary to drive way too fast....watch out.....the cops are out there, and they have tickets to write.

Valentine, Oh Where Art Thou?

It is another Valentine's Day for me without a Valentine. I think this is the worst holiday for single people. Maybe it is because you see all the other people out there with significant others getting flowers and candy and all of that stuff, and I NEVER do. I have never gotten flowers from anyone! Well, I did get some from my parents when I graduated from college, but that doesn't count - lol. I mean, it is not like I NEED that stuff, but it would be nice to get something like that once in a while. I am not materialistic, by any means, but it would just be nice to get flowers or a card or candy just out of the blue. But that is just me. Sometimes I think I was just not destined to be romanced - lol. Maybe I should be a nun...naw. I don't wanna go that far. I just want some romance in my life damnit!!!! I think that all of these romance movies and books and jewelry stores and flowershops have turned us women into serial romantics. I never even wanted that sh*t until I found out what I was missing out on. All I want on Valentine's Day is a flower, a piece of candy and a foot massage - lol. That is not too much to ask.





Well, to all of you guys who are lucky enough to have a Valentine on Valentine's Day, I have only one thing to say to you...... YOU SUCK!!!!! lol. Just kidding. You are lucky, so make sure you let your boyfriend or girlfriend know you are lucky to have him/her. Take care of that person, and always let them know how much they mean to you.



Have a happy Valentine's Day you lucky bastards - lol

Kids say the cutest things

When my grandma got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her
toenails anymore. So my grandpa does it for her now all the time, even when
his hands got arthritis too. That's love. Rebecca- age 8

When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You
just know that your name is safe in their mouths. Billy- age 4

Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving Cologne
and they go out and smell each other. Kari- age 5

Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French
fries without making them give you any of theirs. Chrissie- age 6

Love is what makes you smile when you're tired. Terri- age 4

Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip
before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK. Danny- age 7

Love is when you kiss all the time. Then when you get tired of kissing,
you still want to be together and you talk more. My mommy and my daddy are
like that. They look gross when they kiss. Emily- age 8

Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening
presents and listen. Bobby- age 7

If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who
you hate. Nikka- age 6

Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it
everyday. Noelle- age 7

Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still
friends even after they know each other so well. Tommy- age 6

During my piano recital, I was on stage and I was scared. I looked at
all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling. He was the
only one doing that. I wasn't scared anymore. Cindy- age 8

My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don't see anyone else kissing
me to sleep at night. Clare- age 6

Love is when mommy gives daddy the best piece of chicken. Elaine-age 5

Love is when mommy sees daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is
handsomer than Robert Redford. Chris- age 7

Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone
all day. Mary Ann- age 4

When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars
come out of you. Karen- age 7

Love is when mommy sees daddy on the toilet and doesn't think it's
gross. Mark- age 6

You really shouldn't say I LOVE YOU unless you mean it. But if you mean
it, you should say it a lot. People forget. Jessica-age 8

And the winner was a 4 year old child whose next door neighbor was an
elderly man who had just lost his wife. When the child saw the man cry, the
little boy went over into the man's yard, climbed on top of the man's lap,
and just sat there. When the boy's mother asked him what he'd said to the
neighbor, the little boy said, Nothing, I just helped him cry.



- - - awwwww how cute - I love these! Happy Valentine's Day

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Reality tv

Reality tv is an oxymoron... and my reasoning for that is that reality tv is not really reality (is it me, or where there entirely too many "r's" in that sentence? (lol). I just don't think people are really being "real" on those shows. I mean, they obviously know that that cameras are on them all of the time, and people tend to act differently when they are being videotaped or even getting their picture taken. I was watching The REAL World (another oxymoron - lol), and was thinking to myself, "what a bunch of idiots." They all get together in hot tubs, run around naked and fornicate constantly. It is like one big orgy on that show half of the time. And it has even spread to those reality dating shows. Instead of being all innocent like The Dating Game, these dating games on tv, like Blind Date, are getting more and more like soft porn - lol. I would never do half of the things on a first date that those people do. I guess I am more old fashioned or just old - lol. Anyway, I guess if you want to watch some mindless tv for entertainment, just to see how stupid people can possibly be, then check out The Real World or Blind Date. I do admit that I kind of like The Newlyweds, only because Jessica Simpson is so ditzy, but then, so am I, so maybe that is why I like it. I have my moments of less-than-smartness, so I can somewhat relate, although I do know what Chicken of The Sea is - lol.

quiz time

Take the quiz: "Are you CUTE, HOT OR BEAUTIFUL ? FIND OUT."

CUTE personality
Awww, you have a cute personality, you LOVE little fuzzy animals and trips to Disney Land. Bless...

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Myspace

There is a cool site online where you can create your own "space".... www.myspace.com

see my page at http://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=8313167&Mytoken=20050212195305

check it out - hehe

Comebacks to stupid lines

For all the girls....



Man: Haven't I seen you someplace before?
Woman: Yes, that's why I don't go there anymore.

Man: Is this seat empty?
Woman: Yes, and this one will be if you sit down.

Man: Your place or mine?
Woman: Both. You go to yours, and I'll go to mine.

Man: So, what do you do for a living?
Woman: I'm a female impersonator.

Man: Hey baby, what's your sign?
Woman: Do not enter.

Man: Your body is like a temple.
Woman: Sorry, there are no services today.

Man: I would go to the end of the world for you.
Woman: But would you stay there?

Man: If I could see you naked, I'd die happy.
Woman: If I saw you naked, I'd probably die laughing

Good advice from George Carlin

"Most people think you have to lie to get out of jury duty. You don't have to lie; tell the judge the truth. Tell him you'll make a really good juror because you can spot guilty people just by looking at them. Explain that it has to do with how far apart their eyes are. I guarantee you'll be out of that courtroom before you can say "justice sucks."

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More reasons why I hate stupid people

because they make it necessary for labels like these....


"Remove before driving." - found on a car-windshield sunblocker

"Do not attempt to stop chain with hands or genitals." - found in the directions for a Swedish chainsaw

"Warning: Do not attempt to remove blade while engine is running." - found in the directions for a gas-powered lawn mower

"Intended for use on hair only, not eyes." - instructions for shampoo

"Warning: Do not reuse bottles to store beverages." - found on a bottle of drain cleaner

"Remove plastic before eating" - found on a wrapper of a fruit roll-up snack

"Caution: You must remove clothes before washing." - found in the manual for a washing machine

"Do not use orally." - found on a toilet bowl cleaning brush

"Not intended for hair drying purposes." - found in microwave oven instructions

"Do not use for drying pets" - also found in the instructions for a microwave oven (what are these people doing with their microwaves?!?!?!)

"Warning: not intended for spice usage" - found on bottle of pepper spray

"Do not attempt to swallow" - found on a king-size mattress

"For external use only." - found in the instructions for a curling iron


..... not only are the labels FOR stupid people, but some are made BY stupid people .....


"If you can't read english, get someone to help you with the following instructions." - found on a pharmaceutical product

"No activation required. Call toll free number to activate." - found on a cell phone

"Caution: Keep hot glue gun out of reach of small children and elderly persons." - found in the instruction manual for a hot glue gun

"Do not turn upside down." - found on the BOTTOM of a supermarket dessert box

"Keep frozen." - found on a bag of ice

"Caution: May cause drowsiness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery." - found on a bottle of CHILDREN'S cough syrup

"You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. See inside for details." - found on a bag of corn chips




.... and then, some are made FOR and BY stupid people....


"Warning: not for infants" - found on a bottle of vodka

"This gun is a real gun." - found on a BB gun

"Caution: remove infant before folding for storage." - found on a portable stroller

"Warning: contents may be hot." - found on a coffee cup from a fast food restaurant

"Instructions: Open package. Eat nuts." - found on a package of airline peanuts