Today, I was picking up Japanese food for my co-worker and I at lunch. This is and of itself was a nightmare, but I choose to look past that.
Anyway, after that I was standing inside Dunkin Donuts watching people order. Two different people ordered just coffee. Here was my thought process.....
Laura thought #1: Who comes to Dunkin Donuts to order coffee?
Then
Laura thought #2: Laura, you're hear to buy juice.
Thinking about this later on in the day, I was reminded of the phrase, "People who live in glass houses, shouldn't throw stones (or rocks, whatever your pleasure.)
Laura thought #3: Why don't we ever say, people who live in rock houses shouldn't throw glass.
I think this would be worse. Can you imagine the glass shards?
Thursday, March 29, 2007
My worst side
There are certain times in life when my worst side comes out, and I just don't look my best.
Three events, in particular, really stick out at this point.
1) Basketball
2)Driving
3)Playing Cranium
Nothing gets my blood pressure going like these three things do. Now in my defense, it's not every time I'm participating in these activities, but every once in a while I'm set off. I admit; it's a weakness of mine, but I'm working on it.
Well, when I get like that while driving, or I feel like I'm getting to worldly, I have a remedy. I play church music.
A few weeks ago, I was thinking about this solution, and the brilliant thought came to me. If I just listen to church music while playing Cranium or basketball, I would be a much calmer person.
Problem solved.
Monday, March 19, 2007
Confession
Today I was driving home from work. I had the windows down a bit for some fresh air. I was at a red light, and flipping through the stations. On our very own 97.1 was My Heart Will Go On: by Celine Dion. I put the windows up, pumped up the volume, and sang my little heart out.
True Story.
True Story.
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Complete Copy Cat
Okay, so why can't I just write my own material? The other day I post a video, in which I feel like a toal copy cat. Now I am about to post another video. I'm sensing a pattern here. I suppose next I'll write about the wonderful weather we're having, and then I will write about my commitment issuses. In my defense, I did have a blog in between my two videos.
Now this is all besides the point. I would like to direct your attention to this little gem I found on YouTube today.
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I have recently realized that I am in love with James Spader. This is a big discovery, and here is why. Growing up, I thought James Spader was a jerk. Every movie I know of him being in, he's played a butthead.
It all started to change last year. I was introduced to Boston Legal. My life was never the same again. I have grown a great fondness for William Shatner and developed a love for James Spader.
Sure James is 23 years older than me, twice my age in fact, but if ever I was to marry a man that much older, it would be James Spader.
So imagine how excited I was to find this tribute to him, today. The video seems to have no purpose other than I get to look at him for 2 minutes and fifty-four seconds. I watched it about a million times today. At not only does it have James Spader, there is a little sprinkle of John Cusack. It made my Friday much more bearable.
Okay, so I've been sitting here for like 20 minutes not knowing how to wrap this thing up, so I am going to leave you with a clip from Boston Legal. While, it's not one of my favorite clips, it does give a shout out to Scientology.
Now this is all besides the point. I would like to direct your attention to this little gem I found on YouTube today.
'
I have recently realized that I am in love with James Spader. This is a big discovery, and here is why. Growing up, I thought James Spader was a jerk. Every movie I know of him being in, he's played a butthead.
It all started to change last year. I was introduced to Boston Legal. My life was never the same again. I have grown a great fondness for William Shatner and developed a love for James Spader.
Sure James is 23 years older than me, twice my age in fact, but if ever I was to marry a man that much older, it would be James Spader.
So imagine how excited I was to find this tribute to him, today. The video seems to have no purpose other than I get to look at him for 2 minutes and fifty-four seconds. I watched it about a million times today. At not only does it have James Spader, there is a little sprinkle of John Cusack. It made my Friday much more bearable.
Okay, so I've been sitting here for like 20 minutes not knowing how to wrap this thing up, so I am going to leave you with a clip from Boston Legal. While, it's not one of my favorite clips, it does give a shout out to Scientology.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
And the winner is...
Well my friends, I've been going through a phase where I try new things and accomplish goals. In an attempt to be something since graduating college, I have decided to join a group. They tell you its good for you to join clubs and do group activities, so I am going to try it out.
Tuesday night, I went to my first meeting of Toastmasters. Yes my friends, I said Toastmasters. As a Toastmaster, I am going to learn to be the world's greatest speaker.
How do I know that, you ask? This is how the meeting went. People give some prepared speeches....eat snacks...then table topics. Table topics is a way to get members better at impromptu speeches. They give you a topic, and they have to stand and speak for a certain amount of time. Because I was a guest, I didn't have to, but they gave me the option. I took the challenge and did a fantastic job. At the end they voted on various things, and I won best table topic speech. Yes, Me, I won!!!! And I won my very own ribbon.
If you'll notice the white ribbon on the right, yes that's ribbon I now own. I won a ribbon, and I'm not even an official member yet.
So back to being the best speaker in the world. As a Toastmaster, you have the ability to qualify for various competitions, which can lead all the way up to an international level. My goal is to make it that far, and thus be crowned the world's greatest speaker.
Maybe they will let me wear the red jacket like my buddy Ken.
I want to post a video too...
So I haven't written in forever, and I have a myriad of blog topics, but no time to do them. So today I write this quick blog, and put a video on here. The reason for this is two fold:
1. I feel more technologically savvy by having one here.
2. There is a guy in a pink bunny costume in the video, and it's the second video I've seen in two weeks with some person in a costume. In both cases, it makes no sense, but I think it's cool anyway. I propose that all music videos from here on out have some sort of person dressed up in a mascot or plushie costume. If that were the case, I would watch a lot more music videos. So the next time your watching a Jay-Z or Martina McBride video, imagine someone dressed up in a pink bunny costume, or really the costume of your choice.
So on that note, please enjoy the debut presentation of the first video on my blog.
I present: My Favorite Accident, by Motion City Soundtrack
1. I feel more technologically savvy by having one here.
2. There is a guy in a pink bunny costume in the video, and it's the second video I've seen in two weeks with some person in a costume. In both cases, it makes no sense, but I think it's cool anyway. I propose that all music videos from here on out have some sort of person dressed up in a mascot or plushie costume. If that were the case, I would watch a lot more music videos. So the next time your watching a Jay-Z or Martina McBride video, imagine someone dressed up in a pink bunny costume, or really the costume of your choice.
So on that note, please enjoy the debut presentation of the first video on my blog.
I present: My Favorite Accident, by Motion City Soundtrack
Monday, March 5, 2007
What happened to Mario Kart?
So growing up as the only girl in my house, I've spent a lot of times with the boys. Don't get me wrong, I'm down with Barbies and Polly Polly Pocket, but when you mention the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or Ghostbusters, I think about the proton pack that I always wanted and never got, but lets not talk about the toys that I never got, it only brings up painful memories.
(not the actual proton pack, just merely a picture of a Bill Murray doll with a proton pack)
As I was saying, I can roll with the boys. However, the one thing that I've never really been able to jump onto was the video game scene. My brothers have more game consoles then I care to even think about. I don't understand the point of most video games.
Sure I'm a fan of the original Mario or Mario 3. Really all things original Nintendo are good games in my book. Then there is the exception. MarioKart, originally for the Nintendo 64, and now available on the GameCube and various other Nintendo consoles. It is a popular one in my house, so popular that even my mom loves it. She take any opportunity she can to play this game. Whenever I can't find her, I know exactly where to look.
Well recently a new game has snuck its way into our house, and has taken over as a favorite in the eyes of my brothers. To them, it's the greatest game ever. You readers may have heard of it. It's called Guitar Hero. A game that I completely stink at. I think the most amusing part is they actually think they are guitar players because they can play, but that's why I love them.
Well like I said, MarioKart is my mom's game. Well imagine my surprise when I was home a few weeks ago. I went upstairs to go to bed, and my mom was playing Guitar Hero, in the dark, at one in the morning!!!!!!!
What has this world come to? Everything I've ever known, has been completely turned inside out and upside down. My mom, too, has joined this crazy trend!
I'm not sure what to believe anymore...
(not the actual proton pack, just merely a picture of a Bill Murray doll with a proton pack)
As I was saying, I can roll with the boys. However, the one thing that I've never really been able to jump onto was the video game scene. My brothers have more game consoles then I care to even think about. I don't understand the point of most video games.
Sure I'm a fan of the original Mario or Mario 3. Really all things original Nintendo are good games in my book. Then there is the exception. MarioKart, originally for the Nintendo 64, and now available on the GameCube and various other Nintendo consoles. It is a popular one in my house, so popular that even my mom loves it. She take any opportunity she can to play this game. Whenever I can't find her, I know exactly where to look.
Well recently a new game has snuck its way into our house, and has taken over as a favorite in the eyes of my brothers. To them, it's the greatest game ever. You readers may have heard of it. It's called Guitar Hero. A game that I completely stink at. I think the most amusing part is they actually think they are guitar players because they can play, but that's why I love them.
Well like I said, MarioKart is my mom's game. Well imagine my surprise when I was home a few weeks ago. I went upstairs to go to bed, and my mom was playing Guitar Hero, in the dark, at one in the morning!!!!!!!
What has this world come to? Everything I've ever known, has been completely turned inside out and upside down. My mom, too, has joined this crazy trend!
I'm not sure what to believe anymore...
The greatest invention EVER!
On Saturday, I found the greatest inventions ever. What is it, you ask?
AN IPOD VENDING MACHINE!!!!!!!!!
Whoo Hoo!!! It made me so happy.
It goes as follows.
1. Push buttons on touch screen and select your IPOD of choice, or various other small electronic gadgets
2. Proceed to checkout, and slide that plastic.
3. Little mechanical basket comes and drops the IPOD in, moves it over and there you have your own brand spankin' new IPOD.
You ask: Where can I find a such a gem?
The men's department 2nd floor at the Macy's in Tyson's corner.
The End
AN IPOD VENDING MACHINE!!!!!!!!!
Whoo Hoo!!! It made me so happy.
It goes as follows.
1. Push buttons on touch screen and select your IPOD of choice, or various other small electronic gadgets
2. Proceed to checkout, and slide that plastic.
3. Little mechanical basket comes and drops the IPOD in, moves it over and there you have your own brand spankin' new IPOD.
You ask: Where can I find a such a gem?
The men's department 2nd floor at the Macy's in Tyson's corner.
The End
Friday, March 2, 2007
In the Zone
Two posts in one day? Crazy, I know.
So I wanted to write about a theory I've been told about. Not really sure what my real thoughts on this theory are, but I thought I would just write about it, regardless of whether or not it's a proven fact.
So as we grow up, things we once knew change. When we were little boys and girls were all equal. As we grew from childhood to adolescence, we began to notice that members of the opposite sex, really are different. Other than the obvious physical differences, we also saw that men and women have completely different character traits. Well that difference and that innate desire for companionship draws us to want to know them more, and then maybe even date, court, and dare I say marry.
Now, before you get to drawing any conclusions, this is not about me wanting to date or needing to get married, because I am not so desperate as to plea to my adoring fans on my blog. This is all just observation and thoughts in my head.
So back to the point. When we start to become friends with members of the opposite sex, all the rules change. They just don't roll the same way. Friendships with members of the opposite sex can lead to so many more possibilities.
So this leads me to the theory spoken of earlier in the post.
THE FRIEND ZONE.
In this crazy world of guys and girls, you have the opportunity of dating. It is my personal belief that you should become friends with a person before deciding to jump into a relationship with them. If you aren't friends, how will anything last? So some people have suggested that when you become to good of friends with a person, you are crossing an invisible line into "The Friend Zone". Once you've crossed that line, there is no turning back.
In the past, I've been accused of entering this zone and hence have had this on my mind.
So my questions, for you, are:
Does "The Friend Zone" really exist?
If so, at what point, do you enter it?
and lastly,
It is possible to get out of it?
Signed-inquisitive mind
So I wanted to write about a theory I've been told about. Not really sure what my real thoughts on this theory are, but I thought I would just write about it, regardless of whether or not it's a proven fact.
So as we grow up, things we once knew change. When we were little boys and girls were all equal. As we grew from childhood to adolescence, we began to notice that members of the opposite sex, really are different. Other than the obvious physical differences, we also saw that men and women have completely different character traits. Well that difference and that innate desire for companionship draws us to want to know them more, and then maybe even date, court, and dare I say marry.
Now, before you get to drawing any conclusions, this is not about me wanting to date or needing to get married, because I am not so desperate as to plea to my adoring fans on my blog. This is all just observation and thoughts in my head.
So back to the point. When we start to become friends with members of the opposite sex, all the rules change. They just don't roll the same way. Friendships with members of the opposite sex can lead to so many more possibilities.
So this leads me to the theory spoken of earlier in the post.
THE FRIEND ZONE.
In this crazy world of guys and girls, you have the opportunity of dating. It is my personal belief that you should become friends with a person before deciding to jump into a relationship with them. If you aren't friends, how will anything last? So some people have suggested that when you become to good of friends with a person, you are crossing an invisible line into "The Friend Zone". Once you've crossed that line, there is no turning back.
In the past, I've been accused of entering this zone and hence have had this on my mind.
So my questions, for you, are:
Does "The Friend Zone" really exist?
If so, at what point, do you enter it?
and lastly,
It is possible to get out of it?
Signed-inquisitive mind
Interviewing 101
How not to interview:
1. Do no come in all snotty and uninterested. Don't look all over the place during the interview, slouched in your chair, never looking at the interviewee.
2. When your phone goes off in the middle of the interview, do not answer it.
3. When you do decide to answer phone, don't leave to the restroom,come back, walk into an office that you have no right being in, and then talk on the phone for 10 minutes.
4. Don't tell the interviewee you didn't think the interview was going to take as long as it did.
These are four short tips, but I really believe if you follow them, you will have a better chance of landing a job.
1. Do no come in all snotty and uninterested. Don't look all over the place during the interview, slouched in your chair, never looking at the interviewee.
2. When your phone goes off in the middle of the interview, do not answer it.
3. When you do decide to answer phone, don't leave to the restroom,come back, walk into an office that you have no right being in, and then talk on the phone for 10 minutes.
4. Don't tell the interviewee you didn't think the interview was going to take as long as it did.
These are four short tips, but I really believe if you follow them, you will have a better chance of landing a job.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
IPOD, more like IBLOG
Okay, so my title, this has been bothering me all day. It's what has prevented me from posting this bad boy any earlier. So what I'm saying is it's the best I've got.
That being said. I was rather disappointed today.
Lets take it back to say, last month. I had to get my car inspected. Well it did not pass because I needed two new front tires. When I went to get those new tires, the guys at Costco told me that I needed 4 new tires, not 2. Well I knew it was their little plot to get me to spend more money, so I did not give in to their little scheme. I took the car back, and it passed inspection.
Well last night I noticed my tire was a little low and by late last night, it looked pretty bad. I decided to take it in this morning to get fixed. I got up at the butt crack of dawn and headed off, hoping that my tire would make it. (It was looking pretty sad.)
Well getting there I found out, the front two tires were shot, and I needed to get new ones. The tire man told me the man that inspected my car should have his license taken away. Then we proceeded to debate whether my car was 03' or 04', and of course in the end I won. And for winning, I've been crowned Miss Merchant's Tires for 1 year and 2 1/2 months.
Anyway, the point of all this is, about the time I got my first two tires, my dealer was running a promotion. If you purchased 4 new tires, you could get a free IPOD. Now I am completely annoyed. I could be the proud owner of an IPOD and join the masses. So I guess for now I will have to fight over my roommate's Walkman with Iggy, even though she doesn't know how to turn it off.
Okay so it wasn't completely horrible. I made two new friends at the tire shop, Sayid being my favorite, and I would recommend to anyone the Merchant's Tires in FC. They will even rate your autograph, and I sign mine better than the First Lady herself, or so they say.
That being said. I was rather disappointed today.
Lets take it back to say, last month. I had to get my car inspected. Well it did not pass because I needed two new front tires. When I went to get those new tires, the guys at Costco told me that I needed 4 new tires, not 2. Well I knew it was their little plot to get me to spend more money, so I did not give in to their little scheme. I took the car back, and it passed inspection.
Well last night I noticed my tire was a little low and by late last night, it looked pretty bad. I decided to take it in this morning to get fixed. I got up at the butt crack of dawn and headed off, hoping that my tire would make it. (It was looking pretty sad.)
Well getting there I found out, the front two tires were shot, and I needed to get new ones. The tire man told me the man that inspected my car should have his license taken away. Then we proceeded to debate whether my car was 03' or 04', and of course in the end I won. And for winning, I've been crowned Miss Merchant's Tires for 1 year and 2 1/2 months.
Anyway, the point of all this is, about the time I got my first two tires, my dealer was running a promotion. If you purchased 4 new tires, you could get a free IPOD. Now I am completely annoyed. I could be the proud owner of an IPOD and join the masses. So I guess for now I will have to fight over my roommate's Walkman with Iggy, even though she doesn't know how to turn it off.
Okay so it wasn't completely horrible. I made two new friends at the tire shop, Sayid being my favorite, and I would recommend to anyone the Merchant's Tires in FC. They will even rate your autograph, and I sign mine better than the First Lady herself, or so they say.
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