Ok, now that I've been finished school for a whole week, I've actually accomplished some things with my life. I ordered my diploma, started transferring some of my old VHS home movies onto DVD, worked on some Family Tree stuff, and my house is pretty much finished with being decorated for Halloween. I found out for the price of 2 pizzas and some beer, Mikey and Delvaux will actually come over and deck out my house with all their old Halloween stuff. Pretty good deal.
I've decided to carve a somewhat complicated pumpkin this year. Delvaux said instead of a Masters in Organizational Management, I should have a Masters in Pumpkin Carving. So with my MCP, I'm gonna make one of these: http://www.pumpkinmasters.com/patternbooks.html. Basically, I'm going to have to carve one pumpkin and then stick it inside of another carved pumpkin to make sort of a wierd 3D effect. I'm kinda psyched about the whole thing.
I also found out that in order to cater to us Gen-Xers, they have come up with Lite Brite (called Fright Lights) for pumpkins http://www.pumpkinmasters.com/kids.html. You hammer these plastic thingys into the pumpkin and when you light it from the inside, you get this Lite Brite effect. It looks kinda stupid, but I like the concept. I wonder if Mikey's pixelblocks would look cooler hammered into a pumpkin?
Thursday, October 28, 2004
Tuesday, October 19, 2004
No more pencils, no more books...
Wow. I'm officially finished with school. Amazing. I feel so... useless! What am I going to do when I get home from work now? How will I fill up my weekends? I guess I'll actually have to go out and DO stuff.
So anyway, Ed had a great point. I was telling him today on IM that I finished school today and he said that everyone has to call me "Master Michelle" from now on. If people get their PhDs, they are called "Doctor", so what's wrong with people calling me "Master" after I get my MA? After all, I deserve to get SOMETHING for my two and a half years of studying and $20K.
So anyway, Ed had a great point. I was telling him today on IM that I finished school today and he said that everyone has to call me "Master Michelle" from now on. If people get their PhDs, they are called "Doctor", so what's wrong with people calling me "Master" after I get my MA? After all, I deserve to get SOMETHING for my two and a half years of studying and $20K.
Friday, October 15, 2004
...and Bingo was his name-o...
Well, I just got back from my first experience with Bingo--ever. I must say, I was very apprehensive at first when my friend called me up...
"Hey, Michelle! They're having Bingo at South Riding Town Hall tonight. We should totally go!"
"I dunno. Isn't it a bunch of old people?" I asked.
"No!! It's South Riding! There are no old people in South Riding!" my friend said with confidence.
So we ventured out with our other friend Daynah. Three brave souls attempting to conquer the world of Bingo. As we entered, we were greeted by two 70 year old women.
"Are you members?" she asked.
My friend Daynah said no, it was our first time and we were promptly instructed to pay the full fee of $7 (as opposed to the $5 member fee) and fill out name tags. We filled them out dutifully and Daynah put her alias, "Cookie" on hers. I guess she didn't want to reveal her true identity to the shady underworld of Bingo. All three of us got 4 cards each, thinking that was the "thing to do".
As we sat down, we were greeted by more eager 70 year olds--their eyes gleaming at the sight of three 20 somethings.
"Ooooo... FOUR CARDS! You guys must play a LOT!" they would exclaim. Little did we know we were the ONLY ones with four cards. Everyone else had two or three.
It was about 15 minutes into chatting with the 70 year olds that we realized where we were. This Bingo night was for the "Primetimers Club" and apparently was a regular thing. We started giggling as the Primetimers kept referring to Daynah as Cookie and they proceeded to offer us baked goods that they had brought for this special occassion. The leader started off telling jokes and apologized for the last Bingo night being cancelled. Apparently, they had to cancel because she was in the hospital for some ailment. They then exchanged tidbits on how you can get cheaper prescription drugs at Costco and you don't even have to be a member! And apparently, stamps are 25 cents cheaper a roll at Costco than if you were to buy them at the post office. "Amazing!" the primetimers gasped at this knowledge.
The worst part of the evening was when Stacy turned to me and said, "Do you realize you have a gray hair?" As she plucked it out, I almost cried! My first gray hair is found in a BINGO HALL during a PRIMETIMERS meeting. It was all too much.
All in all, between the 3 of us and our 12 cards, we ended up winning 7 games for a grand total win of $18. We were the envy of the hall as there were only about 10 games or so played total.
It was fun. It was cute. But I don't think I want to be an official "Primetime Member" for a long long time.
"Hey, Michelle! They're having Bingo at South Riding Town Hall tonight. We should totally go!"
"I dunno. Isn't it a bunch of old people?" I asked.
"No!! It's South Riding! There are no old people in South Riding!" my friend said with confidence.
So we ventured out with our other friend Daynah. Three brave souls attempting to conquer the world of Bingo. As we entered, we were greeted by two 70 year old women.
"Are you members?" she asked.
My friend Daynah said no, it was our first time and we were promptly instructed to pay the full fee of $7 (as opposed to the $5 member fee) and fill out name tags. We filled them out dutifully and Daynah put her alias, "Cookie" on hers. I guess she didn't want to reveal her true identity to the shady underworld of Bingo. All three of us got 4 cards each, thinking that was the "thing to do".
As we sat down, we were greeted by more eager 70 year olds--their eyes gleaming at the sight of three 20 somethings.
"Ooooo... FOUR CARDS! You guys must play a LOT!" they would exclaim. Little did we know we were the ONLY ones with four cards. Everyone else had two or three.
It was about 15 minutes into chatting with the 70 year olds that we realized where we were. This Bingo night was for the "Primetimers Club" and apparently was a regular thing. We started giggling as the Primetimers kept referring to Daynah as Cookie and they proceeded to offer us baked goods that they had brought for this special occassion. The leader started off telling jokes and apologized for the last Bingo night being cancelled. Apparently, they had to cancel because she was in the hospital for some ailment. They then exchanged tidbits on how you can get cheaper prescription drugs at Costco and you don't even have to be a member! And apparently, stamps are 25 cents cheaper a roll at Costco than if you were to buy them at the post office. "Amazing!" the primetimers gasped at this knowledge.
The worst part of the evening was when Stacy turned to me and said, "Do you realize you have a gray hair?" As she plucked it out, I almost cried! My first gray hair is found in a BINGO HALL during a PRIMETIMERS meeting. It was all too much.
All in all, between the 3 of us and our 12 cards, we ended up winning 7 games for a grand total win of $18. We were the envy of the hall as there were only about 10 games or so played total.
It was fun. It was cute. But I don't think I want to be an official "Primetime Member" for a long long time.
Thursday, October 14, 2004
Sorry, Tommy-- I Couldn't Resist
tommyboy7981: so i'm watching the debate last night
tommyboy7981: and it ends
Mr Nutty37: woo-hoo!
tommyboy7981: (yes, that was the highlight...) so i'm flipping thru post-debate commentary
Mr Nutty37: right
tommyboy7981: and for some asinine reason cnn has wolf blitzer standing in front of a million screaming ASU students
Mr Nutty37: um. ok.
tommyboy7981: virtually all of them have mass-produced kerry placards...
Mr Nutty37: well, wasn't the debate at ASU?
Mr Nutty37: right
tommyboy7981: and then there's this one guy w/ a white poster right over wolf's right shoulder and, written in black magic marker, it simply states...
tommyboy7981: Kerry Eats Babies
Mr Nutty37: LMAO
tommyboy7981: i was like OMGWTF
Mr Nutty37: dude, that is awesome
tommyboy7981: and it ends
Mr Nutty37: woo-hoo!
tommyboy7981: (yes, that was the highlight...) so i'm flipping thru post-debate commentary
Mr Nutty37: right
tommyboy7981: and for some asinine reason cnn has wolf blitzer standing in front of a million screaming ASU students
Mr Nutty37: um. ok.
tommyboy7981: virtually all of them have mass-produced kerry placards...
Mr Nutty37: well, wasn't the debate at ASU?
Mr Nutty37: right
tommyboy7981: and then there's this one guy w/ a white poster right over wolf's right shoulder and, written in black magic marker, it simply states...
tommyboy7981: Kerry Eats Babies
Mr Nutty37: LMAO
tommyboy7981: i was like OMGWTF
Mr Nutty37: dude, that is awesome
Tuesday, October 12, 2004
IMA ESTJ?
Ok, so I took Alison's personality test that was on her site. And get this -- it says I'm an ESTJ!! What the heck?! So now I have to figure out what I really am. If I have dumped the Intuitive part of me and exchanged it for a Sensing side, then I need to seriously consider getting a new license plate.
I have noticed that over the past year or so that I've gotten more considerate and compassionate. I don't know if I'm mellowing out, or if I'm actually just becoming a better person. At any rate, the license plate has to go.
I'll be taking suggestions on what I should get instead. My friend Karsten has suggested "IMA LIAR" since he claims I've been lying to everyone about my personality type.
I have noticed that over the past year or so that I've gotten more considerate and compassionate. I don't know if I'm mellowing out, or if I'm actually just becoming a better person. At any rate, the license plate has to go.
I'll be taking suggestions on what I should get instead. My friend Karsten has suggested "IMA LIAR" since he claims I've been lying to everyone about my personality type.
Almost Done.
Ok, so Mike had a good point. Who the hell cares if my blog sucks? It's MY blog and I'll write whatever I want, whenever I want. Now I just have to figure out what to write about...
Monday, October 11, 2004
Done.
Ok, in typical Michelle fashion, I am officially bored of having a blog. Like everything else I attempt, once I realize that I am not perfect at something, I tend to quit doing it. There is something quite unappealing at being mediocre at everything. I will now attempt to list all of the things that I have started but then quit once I found out I sucked:
- Painting (anyone want some canvases and acrylics?)
- Cake making (I got about 100 Wilton tips)
- Poetry (I think I hit my peak 5 years ago with a poem about Mike in a cubicle making me feel like shit)
- Scrapbooking (I got as far as buying all the supplies, but never started a book)
- Acting (Got the lead in every play, then my freshman year of college was kicked out 2 days before opening night because of my lack of "maturity")
- Making this list (I have more, but I suck at thinking of more things)
Let's just hope my wife and child rearing skills don't poop out on me. I'd hate to have half of a marraige - or even worse, half of a kid.
- Painting (anyone want some canvases and acrylics?)
- Cake making (I got about 100 Wilton tips)
- Poetry (I think I hit my peak 5 years ago with a poem about Mike in a cubicle making me feel like shit)
- Scrapbooking (I got as far as buying all the supplies, but never started a book)
- Acting (Got the lead in every play, then my freshman year of college was kicked out 2 days before opening night because of my lack of "maturity")
- Making this list (I have more, but I suck at thinking of more things)
Let's just hope my wife and child rearing skills don't poop out on me. I'd hate to have half of a marraige - or even worse, half of a kid.
Tuesday, October 05, 2004
The Broken Heart vs. The Bleeding Heart
Well, I have just finished watching the VEEP debates and I must say, that I think the best thing that could have happened during that debate is the fact that Cheney finally addressed Halliburton. As a die-hard right wing conservative, I will say with a heavy heart that even I started to believe all of the CRAP that the democrats have been spewing about Halliburton. I honestly even started to second guess my love for Cheney. However, when Cheney told the American public tonight to find the truth about Halliburton at www.factcheck.org, I jumped for joy. Finally! An independent third party site that addresses the actual FACTS behind Halliburton.
I got online immediately and for the next hour, I was not able to get on because the server was so bogged down. I am glad that there are other Americans out there seeking the truth as well.
I won't go into details about the rest of the debates or even politics in general, but I will say that I am glad that my faith in Cheney has been restored.
I got online immediately and for the next hour, I was not able to get on because the server was so bogged down. I am glad that there are other Americans out there seeking the truth as well.
I won't go into details about the rest of the debates or even politics in general, but I will say that I am glad that my faith in Cheney has been restored.
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