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chestnutcurlsOne of my co-workers brought in Sunday's Dilbert strip, which is a timely reflection on our office situation. I really ought to read Dilbert more, just as I need to watch Office Space again now that I've been a cube drone for almost three years.
Em and her Daniel will be proud that I went to the Shelby County Republican Headquarters today with one of my co-workers. I got one of those square black W stickers. My co-worker went a little nuts and bought several stickers, a button, and a hat. :)
Last night after Bible study, Luke and Myla (and this guy Adam, whom we've all been getting to know) came over with their guitars to play the wedding song for Evan and I. Well, as I expected, it was incredible. It's called "Chosen Family" and I guarantee there won't be a dry eye in the church when they sing it. I'm so humbled and moved when I think about it. Before we went to my place, Myla was making up some horrible song and trying to convince me that that's what the song was. "And it has this voice-over in the middle...Baby, I'm so glad we're getting married...Then there's a rap!" Later, Luke announced that he'd also written a song for us, and made something up on the spot that made me turn beet red until Myla pleaded with him to stop. So in comparison, the real song was even better. :) Anyway, they ended up staying and jamming until pretty late. It was awesome. My friends are so talented. I wish their stuff was copyrighted so I could post it for all of you to hear. Luke has a hilarious song about whiskey, which I enjoy despite the fact that I'm not a drinker.
Tonight Ryan and I are McAlisting, and then Debra's joining us for fun times at Old Navy. I'm aware that I shouldn't be shopping, but with these clearance prices I seriously cannot stay away. There's a difference between blowing money on full-price clothes, and investing in reasonable clothes at a great price. Hello, my name is Becky Bloomwood. Anyway, Debs is spending the night, which should be fun. It'll be her first test of the futon.
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kiwiria for the distraction.
HOW MANY...
in your home:
phone extensions? 2 (1 cordless, 1 standard)
bathrooms? 1
books? hundreds
computers? 1
televisions? 2
video game consoles? 1
video games? 1 - Super Puzzle Fighter. Yes, I have a game system for one game. I am pathetic.
DVDs? around 30
VHS cassettes? around 30
LPs? Like records? Um, none. :)
CDs? about 250
cassettes? Probably about 50 now- I've gotten rid of a lot.
8-tracks? None...LOL.
cats? 1
dogs? none
fish? none
reptiles? none
other pets? none
houseplants? 5
musical instruments? 1 flute, 1 guitar
things you've owned since high school or before? Lots of stuff, but very few clothes (thank goodness).
in/on your body:
surgeries? none
memorable scars? none
things you love? My hair.
things you hate? My hair.
tattoos? none
piercings? 2 (one in each ear)
rings? 1, engagement (I want my ring back!!! Will Friday never come?)
in your past:
birthdays? 24
boyfriends/girlfriends? Six, counting Evan. At least one of those shouldn't really count, though. And most of them were in high school. I was dumb.
divorces? None, and let's keep it that way, thanks.
homes? Counting everywhere I've lived in my life, nine. Not too bad.
schools? 2 elementary, 1 middle school, 1 high school, 1 university = 5
cities of residence? 3 (counting the town where I was born, which we left when I was six weeks old)
college units? Like credit hours? In that case, I think 135. (Most classes equal 3 credit hours. I needed 132 to graduate.)
foreign countries visited? 6
in your family:
brothers? 1, plus 1 soon-to-be in-law. :)
sisters? The one and only hermana.
children? None. Ask again in about three years.
first cousins? 10
grandparents living? 3
miles between you and your parents? 12
times you talk to your mom in a week? At least 5, usually more.
years married? -.25 :)
years your parents have been married (or divorced)? Happily married almost 27 years.
in general:
really close friends? Oh gosh. If we're talking really close, I'd say 5, counting Evan. There are others I consider pretty close, though. I'm blessed.
hours per week worked? 40
evenings per week at home? Interesting you bring this up. I haven't had an evening at home since before Kathy's wedding. Tonight might be the first one.
times a week you cook? Ha ha ha! No...I'm trying to get into the habit of eating at home, so probably around 4. Dinner-wise.
Em and her Daniel will be proud that I went to the Shelby County Republican Headquarters today with one of my co-workers. I got one of those square black W stickers. My co-worker went a little nuts and bought several stickers, a button, and a hat. :)
Last night after Bible study, Luke and Myla (and this guy Adam, whom we've all been getting to know) came over with their guitars to play the wedding song for Evan and I. Well, as I expected, it was incredible. It's called "Chosen Family" and I guarantee there won't be a dry eye in the church when they sing it. I'm so humbled and moved when I think about it. Before we went to my place, Myla was making up some horrible song and trying to convince me that that's what the song was. "And it has this voice-over in the middle...Baby, I'm so glad we're getting married...Then there's a rap!" Later, Luke announced that he'd also written a song for us, and made something up on the spot that made me turn beet red until Myla pleaded with him to stop. So in comparison, the real song was even better. :) Anyway, they ended up staying and jamming until pretty late. It was awesome. My friends are so talented. I wish their stuff was copyrighted so I could post it for all of you to hear. Luke has a hilarious song about whiskey, which I enjoy despite the fact that I'm not a drinker.
Tonight Ryan and I are McAlisting, and then Debra's joining us for fun times at Old Navy. I'm aware that I shouldn't be shopping, but with these clearance prices I seriously cannot stay away. There's a difference between blowing money on full-price clothes, and investing in reasonable clothes at a great price. Hello, my name is Becky Bloomwood. Anyway, Debs is spending the night, which should be fun. It'll be her first test of the futon.
Thanks to
kiwiria for the distraction.HOW MANY...
in your home:
phone extensions? 2 (1 cordless, 1 standard)
bathrooms? 1
books? hundreds
computers? 1
televisions? 2
video game consoles? 1
video games? 1 - Super Puzzle Fighter. Yes, I have a game system for one game. I am pathetic.
DVDs? around 30
VHS cassettes? around 30
LPs? Like records? Um, none. :)
CDs? about 250
cassettes? Probably about 50 now- I've gotten rid of a lot.
8-tracks? None...LOL.
cats? 1
dogs? none
fish? none
reptiles? none
other pets? none
houseplants? 5
musical instruments? 1 flute, 1 guitar
things you've owned since high school or before? Lots of stuff, but very few clothes (thank goodness).
in/on your body:
surgeries? none
memorable scars? none
things you love? My hair.
things you hate? My hair.
tattoos? none
piercings? 2 (one in each ear)
rings? 1, engagement (I want my ring back!!! Will Friday never come?)
in your past:
birthdays? 24
boyfriends/girlfriends? Six, counting Evan. At least one of those shouldn't really count, though. And most of them were in high school. I was dumb.
divorces? None, and let's keep it that way, thanks.
homes? Counting everywhere I've lived in my life, nine. Not too bad.
schools? 2 elementary, 1 middle school, 1 high school, 1 university = 5
cities of residence? 3 (counting the town where I was born, which we left when I was six weeks old)
college units? Like credit hours? In that case, I think 135. (Most classes equal 3 credit hours. I needed 132 to graduate.)
foreign countries visited? 6
in your family:
brothers? 1, plus 1 soon-to-be in-law. :)
sisters? The one and only hermana.
children? None. Ask again in about three years.
first cousins? 10
grandparents living? 3
miles between you and your parents? 12
times you talk to your mom in a week? At least 5, usually more.
years married? -.25 :)
years your parents have been married (or divorced)? Happily married almost 27 years.
in general:
really close friends? Oh gosh. If we're talking really close, I'd say 5, counting Evan. There are others I consider pretty close, though. I'm blessed.
hours per week worked? 40
evenings per week at home? Interesting you bring this up. I haven't had an evening at home since before Kathy's wedding. Tonight might be the first one.
times a week you cook? Ha ha ha! No...I'm trying to get into the habit of eating at home, so probably around 4. Dinner-wise.
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Date: 2004-08-03 12:31 pm (UTC)I have Office Space on DVD if you want to borrow it.
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Date: 2004-08-03 02:13 pm (UTC)Evan gently pointed out the other day that someday we may live in a place with no McAlister's. I was so depressed I refused to talk about it any more. LOL.
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Date: 2004-08-03 05:39 pm (UTC)Old Navy has had some crazy crazy clearance lately. A few weeks ago I bought a jean skirt for less than $2 and it's totally cute. I was totally in shock!
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Date: 2004-08-04 06:27 am (UTC)Nice to see you commenting! I thought of you yesterday and wondered how you were doing.
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Date: 2004-08-04 07:15 am (UTC)Thanks! I was thinking about you yesterday because I remembered that your birthday is soon and wanted to read your journal to see what you were up to. :) Sounds like the wedding plans are going well. I'm still just so excited for you guys!!
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Date: 2004-08-03 10:26 pm (UTC)Also, I think I forgot to tell you!
The day after we arrived in AL we were going shopping in the next county over. As we were driving I suddenly yelled, "MCALLISTER'S!" Everyone in the van was surprised & asked me why I had shouted something so random. They made me explain what it was & how I heard about it, lol. I was like, "Um, it's a restaurant that one of my friends on the internet talks about...she says it's really good, but I think it's only in the South, so I've never seen one." :D
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