Sober Living

Sucks for Tara Reid

2006-08-30T21:57:00.000-05:00

I think most of ya'll have seen this but just in case...

Clink on this link from TMZ - D-List Tara

Tomorrow Morning

2006-04-04T12:23:00.000-05:00

Tomorrow morning (Wednesday, April 5th) at two minutes and three seconds after 1:00 in the morning, the time and date will be:

01:02:03 04/05/06.

That won't ever happen again --- ever.

Kinda cool. Okay, so maybe I'm just easily amused these days...

2006-03-29T15:12:00.000-05:00

Fuck everyone. Seriously. I'm done.

Job

2006-03-28T20:18:00.000-05:00

My job sucks.

Unusual Text Message

2006-03-14T21:59:00.000-05:00

So I texted DM from across the room tonight. I'm fairly confident that only a handful of people, if any, have sent the same message in the history of texting: "I'm pretty sure that giraffe is racist."

Don't ask. It did, however, give me one of those "don't laugh in the middle of church" type of giggles. I love text messages! :)

Resolution Update

2006-03-13T19:35:00.000-05:00

1) Get fit again. You are a much healthier, happier, more confident person when you are in top shape. It's not that hard. Your body reacts quickly to exercise - do it. You need at least five cardio sessions and three days of weights weekly. Failing. HOWEVER, as I told KLP Martini today, I've decided to pretend as though I am still getting married in terms of getting skinny starting TODAY. KLP better scold me if I fail to report a workout to her every morning. In addition, any martini who wants to workout at any given point in time, give me a call - especially now that the weather is warming up and a certain doggie loves to get outside!!

2) Provided you make it through this week's impending layoffs, embrace your newly assigned position despite the fact that it is not the job of your dreams. Do whatever you need to do to be successful in the program and then you can reevaluate in a year. Try to have a positive attitude...even when people suck. Failing...as of today. I have been disenchanted for quite some time, but today was a final straw of sorts. I won't go into details, but lets just say I'm tired of being screwed b/c I'm a young female. Resume getting updated this week and will be sent out by the weekend...

3) Be the best doggie mommy you can be. This includes, but is not limited to, spending plenty of time each day walking, playing ball, chasing, taking the little guy to new places (dogpark, nature trails, maybe even a beach trip w/ KLP Martini?), and taking good care of him in terms of brushing his teeth, clipping his nails, etc. In progress! My doggie has been to the dogpark a few times, had a boys night w/ KLP's dogs, visited grandma's, and run at a nearby school. Still no beach trip, but we'll see. Maybe a day at the lake instead?

4) Read. Yes, read. YIKES!! You should be proud to announce that you have already read one book this month (and no it wasn't a Babysitter's Club or Sweet Valley High.) While it's probably best not to place an exact number of books to complete for 2006, you should at least quadruple the number you read in 2005 (which should be easy, that would leave you with just three more to go and 11.5 months to accomplish the task.) Failing. Although I read a book in Jan, the count still stands at one. I'm not even sure where I put the second book I was planning to read.

5) Do better than just send your grandfather (your only grandparent) cards monthly and for holidays - shoot for every two weeks. Try to schedule a trip to visit or visit dad at the same time he'll be in town. Send him pictures too. In progress. Unfortunately I wasn't able to see him when he was visiting a state away due to work constraints. I have, however, sent cards and notes. I may even slip a recent pic of the pup and me in the mail w/ his St. Pat's card tomorrow.

6) See family more often. Keep in better touch with cousins. Don't dread the annual reunion. Hmmm...failing. At least the reunion is at the beach!

7) Give guys a chance. A real chance. Even if they aren't 6'4 and ripped. Try to have a little more faith in men. They aren't all like the evil man who caused so much pain in '04/05. Failing. Shocker.

8) Speaking of, try to stop taking joy in the fact that his (man mentioned above) team has no shot at a winning season as they are currently 2-14. You know what? Never mind. That IS funny and you shouldn't stop finding amusement in his failures. Hahahaha. His team won like 3 games all season. Seriously. Hahahahaha.

9) Take up golf. Weather is now warmer and more conducive to learning golf. Will make it a goal to really play for the first time during the family reunion or when visiting dad this spring/summer.

10) Quit picking at your nails when bored/nervous. It's a bad habit and creates the need for numerous manicures and polish touch-ups. Sort-of passing. No longer picking at my nails, but still picking at nail polish.

11) Take risks. Go to one of those alumni happy hours you are always getting emails for. Meet up with the people you email but never hang out with. Do something un-Cosmo-like that surprises everyone. I've been drunk twice already this year. Drinking some during the week too...I blame work, but hey, it's un-Cosmo like so at least I can check off this resolution! Haven't gone to an alumni happy hour yet (in my defense I was out of town for the only one I've heard about.) Have seen more of people than last year, but still not nearly enough.

12) Save more money. If saving more money means giving a loan to Ann Taylor Loft, this one is a success!

13) Eat more regularly. Your food intake isn't your problem - it's your lack thereof. Try going back to six small meals a day. Take vitamins. Drink lots and lots of water. Who cares if you have to leave your desk to go potty every twenty minutes. Failing...see #1 - will change starting now!

14) Go out more often - not necessarily "out out" but out in general. Hang out with friends. Meet new people. See #11.

15) Do community service work. Passed! If I don't lift a finger in the community for the rest of 2006, I've already completed this task...and then some!

16) Deal with stress in a constructive fashion. Screaming at people, crying, and cutting everyone out of your world are not the best solutions. Hmmmm....talk to me when I have a new job. And if you know of any available jobs, by the way, let me know!!

17) Get your new place unpacked and set-up once and for all! Buy those last few things you need to make it feel like a home. Do not let it get to your one-year anniversary and not have the place finished. In progress - finally bought one rug (need another), and a shower curtain and bath mat for one of the bathrooms. Still need another rug, a file cabinet, a new hot water heater (before disaster strikes!), some stuff for the walls, a few plants. Need the wireless internet router set up!

18) Blog at least once a week...even if it's just an uneventful update or a funny story swiped from a news website. Miserably failing - I am so sorry fans of Sober Living. Seriously going to make this one happen!!

19) Make out with someone - anyone - in 2006. Okay, maybe not just anyone: must be male, fairly attractive, and somewhat interesting. Cannot be recycled goods, no matter how tempting a few of those might be. Mission accomplished! :) :) :) :)

Resolution #19...

2006-02-26T13:18:00.000-05:00

...has been accomplished...and then some...

The best part is that I didn't even have to settle for someone less than 6'5, athletic, and HOT. Good job Cosmo!!

Talk to your Doctor about...

2006-01-31T19:38:00.000-05:00

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This is a forward AM sent me, but since she's having technical difficulties - I thought I'd put it up. (-;

Hooked on Celebrities

2006-01-17T22:18:00.000-05:00

I am now watching the E! Fashion Police review of last night's Golden Globes....last night not only did I watch the entire show (in between the Bachelor of course) I also watched the Red Carpet Pre-Show on both E! and TVGuide Network (hosted by Joan and Melissa).

On one hand it must be so dreadful to be micro-scrutinized when you are a celebrity...but on the other hand, they get all that free stuff (gift bags, free couture gowns, millions in jewelry, etc.) so I don't feel too badly for them..... what I would give to have their life rather than my mundane cubicle existence......ah well.........at least I can stuff my face full of cream puffs at night and not have to see the consequences splayed out across tabloids the next day.........

Tonight I went to my first Book Club gathering...the book we had chosen was horrible....Jennifer Weiner's new book, "Goodnight, Nobody" is the worst book she has ever written...and i read all her previous books which I really, really enjoyed....we had Whole Foods sushi (which was actually quite good), etamame, salad, and a variety of desserts....the gals were all very nice and chatty....although I was the oldest maid there by at least 5 years....one of them told a story about hooking up recently with a 20 year old junior from Univ. of FL--I cannot imagine myself even being tempted by a 20 year old collegian at this point in my life--even if he was the heir to a massive billion dollar fortune!! :)

It was a rainy, rainy afternoon, so my boys did not get their usual post-work walk....so needless to say, they were pretty pissed off and decided to be naughty boys (barking or wrestling loudly while mama was trying to take a cat nap, etc.) Tonight while I was settling in to watch my pre-bedtime hours of tv, I turned around to catch Cooper in the midst of chewing a fist sized hole in my new christmas throw blanket....I guess he is still retaliating for being denied his walk......

Thank God tomorrow is Wednesday already....I couldn't bear the thought of having 4 more days of work ahead of me....(why must I be destined to hate every job I have????!!!)

This post was in honor of Cosmo's request...I bet she didn't think I would come through, but I always come through in a pinch!

New Year's Resolutions

2006-01-16T18:06:00.000-05:00

Okay, so this post is a bit late...like over two weeks tardy. I don't want to bore any of you with my ridiculous plans to become a better person in 2006, however since nobody has posted in weeks and those of you who know me can attempt to keep me in line, I thought I'd go ahead and jot them down (in no particular order and written to myself for reaffirmation):

1) Get fit again. You are a much healthier, happier, more confident person when you are in top shape. It's not that hard. Your body reacts quickly to exercise - do it. You need at least five cardio sessions and three days of weights weekly.

2) Provided you make it through this week's impending layoffs, embrace your newly assigned position despite the fact that it is not the job of your dreams. Do whatever you need to do to be successful in the program and then you can reevaluate in a year. Try to have a positive attitude...even when people suck.

3) Be the best doggie mommy you can be. This includes, but is not limited to, spending plenty of time each day walking, playing ball, chasing, taking the little guy to new places (dogpark, nature trails, maybe even a beach trip w/ KLP Martini?), and taking good care of him in terms of brushing his teeth, clipping his nails, etc.

4) Read. Yes, read. YIKES!! You should be proud to announce that you have already read one book this month (and no it wasn't a Babysitter's Club or Sweet Valley High.) While it's probably best not to place an exact number of books to complete for 2006, you should at least quadruple the number you read in 2005 (which should be easy, that would leave you with just three more to go and 11.5 months to accomplish the task.)

5) Do better than just send your grandfather (your only grandparent) cards monthly and for holidays - shoot for every two weeks. Try to schedule a trip to visit or visit dad at the same time he'll be in town. Send him pictures too.

6) See family more often. Keep in better touch with cousins. Don't dread the annual reunion.

7) Give guys a chance. A real chance. Even if they aren't 6'4 and ripped. Try to have a little more faith in men. They aren't all like the evil man who caused so much pain in '04/05.

8) Speaking of, try to stop taking joy in the fact that his (man mentioned above) team has no shot at a winning season as they are currently 2-14. You know what? Never mind. That IS funny and you shouldn't stop finding amusement in his failures.

9) Take up golf.

10) Quit picking at your nails when bored/nervous. It's a bad habit and creates the need for numerous manicures and polish touch-ups.

11) Take risks. Go to one of those alumni happy hours you are always getting emails for. Meet up with the people you email but never hang out with. Do something un-Cosmo-like that surprises everyone.

12) Save more money.

13) Eat more regularly. Your food intake isn't your problem - it's your lack thereof. Try going back to six small meals a day. Take vitamins. Drink lots and lots of water. Who cares if you have to leave your desk to go potty every twenty minutes.

14) Go out more often - not necessarily "out out" but out in general. Hang out with friends. Meet new people.

15) Do community service work.

16) Deal with stress in a constructive fashion. Screaming at people, crying, and cutting everyone out of your world are not the best solutions.

17) Get your new place unpacked and set-up once and for all! Buy those last few things you need to make it feel like a home. Do not let it get to your one-year anniversary and not have the place finished.

18) Blog at least once a week...even if it's just an uneventful update or a funny story swiped from a news website.

Okay, that's it for now, I think. I will update later if I come up with anything else...

A late addition, but no less important - 19) Make out with someone - anyone - in 2006. Okay, maybe not just anyone: must be male, fairly attractive, and somewhat interesting. Cannot be recycled goods, no matter how tempting a few of those might be.

Happy Holidays, SL Fans!!

2005-12-26T22:23:00.000-05:00

I am breaking the drought that seems to have touched down upon SL ground.....today has been my 5th consecutive day off from work......and how sweet the time off has been! Over the extended weekend I managed to squeeze in 3 movies--two in the theater and 1 on PPV....a quick Siskell and Ebert recap: The Perfect Man: starring Hilary Duff (pre-anorexia days) and Heather Locklear--Ruling: 1.5 Thumbs Up. The flimsy plot line of this movie was somewhat saved by the appearance of Chris Noth, who was surprisingly non-creepy (compared to his S&TC days) as the romantic lead...there was also a bit of nostalgia thrown in by seeing Hilary before she lost 30 lbs and started dating freakishly tattooed Joel Madden....has anyone else ever noticed that Horsey-Tooth Duff does not have a neck???

2nd Movie: The Family Stone. Starring SJParker, Dermott Mulrooney, Rachel McAdams, Luke Wilson, Claire Danes, Diane Keaton. I did really enjoy this movie... a bit predictable, but nice to see such a diverse ensemble cast...1.65 Thumbs Up

3rd Movie: Memoirs of a Geisha. 1.75 Thumbs Up. A visually stunning movie. Dragged on about 20 minutes too long, but very engaging plot nonetheless. Didn't realize there was so much behind the scenes controversey about all the non-Japanese actors hired to play Japanese characters....

I can't believe Saturday is New Year's Eve!! Could an entire year have really gone by?? And could I really have wasted away 2005 without a single significant relationship?????!!!! AHHHH!!! My precious (and dwindling) eggs are shriveling up as I type...sigh........maybe 2006 will bring me my own, "Perfect Man"....or at the very least perfect for me!!

Tomorrow it is back to the cubicle shackles for me....but hopefully not for an entire work day, considering 80% of the office will still be on vacation.....

Lunchtime Blog

2005-12-15T12:54:00.000-05:00

My apologies for not blogging since the weekend...it was pointed out to me yesterday and I hate to let the fans down.

So before one of them can get on the site and call me out, I'll go ahead and admit that I asked a couple of martinis for their recommendations for what I could claim to be my favorite book for a bio I have to fill out. For those of you who know me, you know I pretty much stopped reading when I outgrew the Babysitter's Club series...okay, so yeah, after about third grade. I read everything required in high school and college, as well as spent a summer reading books to prove to my mother that I did, in fact, have the ability to read...I just preferred not to. These days the situation is a little different...I'm a little more open to reading, however I don't know WHEN I'd do it. (Note: I have read a couple books since finishing college, however most were forced (as in I was stuck at an airport and had already read every decent magazine for sale) or I've read sports-themed books (the organization this bio is for would not be impressed.) Anyway, thanks for your recommendations ladies - I'll let you know what I select (may come down to a coin flip!)

Okay, guess what? Baby's daddy is officially a baby's daddy! Or maybe not, as I haven't been informed of the test results. The baby did, however, come out with a few shared features, so I'm betting it's his for sure. That didn't stop him from calling the Friday night before or every night since.

Thought this would be a lengthy blog, but I just received an email from my new boss telling me he'd be over to chat around 1:30...since I'm not at the office right now, I best be heading back. Sorry - more soon I hope!

Martini on the Strip..........

2005-12-12T22:47:00.000-05:00

On Friday I booked a ticket to Vegas for New Year's Eve!! For those who really know me, you know that I am an insatiable closet poker addict! On my last trip to Vegas (courtesy of a work trip) I managed to squeeze in 2 back to back all-night poker benders, but returned home triumphant (this was after a very bad first night where I dragged myself home at 7 am minus over $500!). I have been playing for a little over a year now, and used to play in cash games quite often (by often I mean like 4+ times a week) before I moved to Atlanta....now I just play in free tournaments at local bars, where the risk is zero and the fun is just enough to keep my poker "twitches" under control.

I will try to squeeze in some other non-gambling fun while I'm there, since I'll be helping a friend who is getting married next year look for a wedding dress. Sadly, she is 6 years younger than me, yet is already alter-bound....young love...if only I had found it while I was still young! We will be ringing in the New Year at a still undecided location on the strip....luckily my friend's mom lives in Vegas, so we have a free place to stay....although something tells me I will spend most of my time glued to a poker table and not ever sleeping in a bed.....I am never so wired as I am when I am at the tables....I go for 12-14 hr stretches of playing without a break (of course there are dozens and dozens of dashes to the bathroom during this time--damn Casinos for hiding bathrooms deep within the recesses of the casino floor!!)

I once contemplated (ok, maybe just fantasized) moving to Vegas and becoming a poker dealer so I could eat, sleep and breathe that which brings me so much exhiliration....when I found out what the average poker dealer makes, my dreams were quickly snuffed out....my boys and I have grown accustomed to a certain life of leisure that wouldn't nearly be propped up by a dealer salary....

Space bugs?

2005-12-11T12:06:00.000-05:00

TV has reached a new low. Currently there is a movie on TNT about space arachnids trying to destroy the earth and the armed forces of the world uniting to destroy them. Denise Richards is one of the headliners. Oh Denise, how far you have fallen. Yikes.

Of course I'm watching it - which speaks even worse of me. I'm blaming it on the massive amount of cold medicine I've ingested over the past two days. Being sick SUCKS.

It's Been Awhile...

2005-12-11T07:29:00.000-05:00

...so I thought I'd give a quick update on what's been going on, as well as some other random thoughts.

So I'm taking the big GMAT tomorrow morning. I studied for awhile at work on Friday...that's about it. I'm expecting great things with all of the effort I've put into this :) Something interesting has developed at work, however, allowing me (actually pretty much forcing me) to put off school until the fall anyway, so luckily I will have plenty of additional opportunities to retake if necessary.

Speaking of the interesting work development, I begin a new job (same company) on Tuesday. Yikes! It's going to be quite challenging, but I think it will be equally rewarding (which is more than I can say about my current role.) I start official training in Feb - lasts 5 months - and after I've already been told I should expect the headhunters to crawl out of the woodwork. That's always nice to hear, not that I intend to leave (I'm pretty happy with my 3 min commute to the office!)

I'm sick again. AGAIN. I blame work. We had a big event last week and I spent many late nights at the office the week before. The actual event started so early each morning and was simply exhausting, thus I haven't worked out much. I seem to get sick when I'm not working out every day. The madness ends tomorrow!!

Attended my first Homeowner's Association meeting yesterday - wow - such drama! I couldn't believe that grown men and women (I was definitely one of the two youngest there) were yelling at each other and swearing about pressure washing stucco (sp?) WHO CARES?! I found myself laughing out loud several times, which resulted in several dirty looks. Oh well, these people are just my neighbors...hopefully they won't slash my tires.

Alright, I have to say it. I love college football. It's emotional, competitive, and exciting and I would venture to say it controls my life during the fall months...still, I must ask if there are not more important issues in this world for Congress to spend their time solving... There. I said it.

Okay, time to try to go take a practice test...Real World/Road Rules Challenge is on though, which could prove to be a problem. Maybe if I practice the tests with distractions, I'll do even better tomorrow when the room is nice and quiet??

That Thing You Do (or Didn't Do.......)

2005-12-06T19:27:00.000-05:00

I am devastated.......Christina Applegate and her husband of 4 years have filed for divorce....we all remember Christina's infamous Kelly Bundy character on Married w/ Children.....but not everyone may instantly recall Jonathan Schaech's claim to fame.......he was the complete square in the movie "That Thing You Do" about a boy band in the 60's....Liv Tyler was in it, as was Tom Hanks....oh, Jonathan was also briefly in the Party of 5 spinoff starring J.Love Hewitt.......(I've been a lifelong couch potato, if you haven't gathered by now)

I always thought C & J seemed to have a grounded, "real" marriage, despite their Hollywood background.......what is it about the short expiration period that dooms so many Hollywood marriages? Are they just so bombarded by other options, that they tend to throw in the towel much quicker to trade in/up? Does that mean that normal civilians stick with marriages longer than they should, simply because they don't think they could do any better??

The Girls Next Door........

2005-12-05T23:43:00.000-05:00

I've decided to break the blog draught and give Cosmo some blogging company.....tonight I am camped out on the couch (like most nights) watching one of my favorite reality shows, "The Girls Next Door". What a great show......there is just something so charming and-gasp-shall I dare say innocent, about these 3 gals.....despite the fact that it is creepy that Hef is 80 years old, and his girlfriends are 25, 31, and 20 (in respective pecking order rank), overall the show is just so sweet and refreshing to watch.....maybe I just envy the girls' charmed, worry-free life....the fact that they never have to step foot in a dreary, life-sucking cube is enough to make me eternally envious.......I don't even think I have a favorite Hefner GF...they each have something about their personality that is endearing.....Holly is always composed, articulate, and always draws the greatest illustrations for the tops of the birthday cakes they have at the Playboy Mansion...Bridgette is always sweet, loves her family, and has a sensitive side (she cried when she found out the other gals got photos taken for the magazine when she had to run off to take a final)..she's also a huge dog lover, which makes me an instant fan....Kendra is the consummate tom-boy (with the killer body of course) and always speaks her mind..she struts her stuff around but never seems conceited or full of herself..she is the first to laugh at herself when she says or does something dumb.....

Well, now the show is over, so I guess I will turn in for the night.....I guess if my life can't be quite as glamorous as the Girls Next Door, I can at least relish in watching their life on TV.....(plus I'd never trade my two snoring Jacks next to me on the couch for even the wealthiest of 80-year old men ;)

Things That Can't Be Good

2005-12-01T07:55:00.000-05:00

1. I haven't been able to open my mailbox since the day before Thanksgiving. I think the lock may have been changed. The management office won't get back to me. I hate decided to hate them (and bill them for anything I'm charged for my bills being late.)

2. The VP of my group had a starring role in my dream last night. He came into my bedroom (which was actually my bedroom from high school) and woke me up. Made me sit up and he climbed into bed and stretched out, hands propping up his head. He wanted to chat about some of the slides I'm working on for him for an upcoming presentation. Too weird.

3. I had to win my dog's affection back last night with a slice of cheese. He was so irritated with me after leaving him alone for 12 hours (yes, I'm working too much.) Plus, I haven't been able to get home to him during lunch either, which made him extra mad. Poor little guy...luckily cheese did the trick.

4. I haven't started studying for the GMAT. Today is 12/1. I take it first thing in the morning 12/12. Ugh.

5. I have a baby shower to attend tomorrow - haven't purchased a gift. I have a gathering to go to tomorrow night - haven't bought wine, prepared a dish, bought a hostess gift. My job really interferes with life.

6. Speaking of, I haven't talked to any friends (outside of the one I work with) all week. I have had minimal email contact as well. I haven't even called my father back and he called last Thurs. Ahhhhhhhh.

7. I have gained weight. I have no time to workout. If I don't start working out soon, I'm going to fall deeper into depression (I make for a horrible fat girl.)

8. The VP of HR spent considerable time in our group VP's office yesterday. There's a shakeup on the horizon...

9. I still don't officially have tickets for a big event on Sat...and I have someone planning to attend with me whom I think might think this is more than just going to something together as friends. Ick. Been there, done that.

10. Baby's daddy called last night. I ignored. Oh, by the way, he's been emailing. I'm afraid I might give in soon. Help! (Although the actual birth of his child might help stop me!)

11. I have to go get dressed for work and dry my hair. I probably should be at the office already. Oh well.

Warning To Ladies:

2005-11-29T19:35:00.000-05:00

Don't be fooled by his condom wrapper - this brand name might be a bit misleading...
http://www.wsbtv.com/health/5427059/detail.html

I Don't Wanna

2005-11-29T07:14:00.000-05:00

I'm sitting here reading blogs and checking email, pretending as though I don't have a shower to take or makeup to apply. I'm not really sure why, as all this will accomplish is making me late to the office when I've got a million things to accomplish today. Still, it's allowing me a few minutes of happiness before I head to my jail cell...

I Should Have Known Better

2005-11-28T22:09:00.000-05:00

I had a feeling I shouldn't watch it...but I did anyway (in another desperate attempt to avoid studying for the GMAT.) Not sure if any of ya'll have seen previews for the TNT/Johnson & Johnson TV movie titled "The Engagement Ring". It premiered tonight and I was dumb enough to tune in. I should have known better, after finding myself somewhat emotional over the Thanksgiving and beginning to dread facing the upcoming holidays alone. It was a cute little movie, unless you're me. This won't mean anything to those who have yet to catch it, but I returned my engagement ring to my Brian...where the heck is my Tony? Wish he'd show up sooner rather than later (and be rich so I don't have to go into the prison that my office has become...)

Rainy Days and Monday Always Bring Me Down......

2005-11-28T21:15:00.000-05:00

How can I put into words how miserable it was to drag myself out of bed this morning to return to my M-F prison camp? Is it so much to ask not to feel utter dread every time I begin the all-too-short commute to work? I even find myself pulling over for coffee (even though I'm not really a coffee drinker) just to stall for more time before resigning myself to the torturous confines of my cube.......

Everyone always says that one of the keys to being happy at work (or at least a key in making it tolerable) is working with people that you like. My work place is a double edged sword in that respect--I do like some of the people I work with, but then there is a small percentage that seem to make every encounter as painful and excruciating as a long, drawn out root canal........one of my co-workers in particular really grates on my every last nerve.......I like to think that I've mellowed out in my years, and have learned to let most irritating, obnoxious behaviors just roll off me........but this one woman I have learned to love to hate........she is the type of person that seems to live by the motto: "If I am permanently unhappy, then I want everyone around me to be unhappy as well" Yes, she is the ultimate sourpuss, naysayer, and antagonist all rolled into one bottom-heavy package. Today in a meeting I sat across from her, and couldn't help but return her sneers eye for eye........I am done trying to be cordial and friendly to someone who is so bitter and unfriendly......just talking about her sucks all the positive lifeblood out of me, so I think I'm going to stop ranting........oh, in case I find the need to rant about her in future postings, I will from here on refer to her as the Wicked Witch of the West, or WWW for short. (If you slapped some green paint onto her scowling face she'd be a dead ringer.)

And here I though cold sores were the worst thing you could get from kissing a guy....yikes!

2005-11-28T15:57:00.000-05:00

Peanut Allergy Makes Kiss Deadly
Monday, November 28, 2005

SAGUENAY, Quebec — A 15-year-old girl with a peanut allergy died after kissing her boyfriend, who had just eaten a peanut butter snack, hospital officials said Monday.

Christina Desforges died in a Quebec hospital Wednesday after doctors were unable to treat her allergic reaction to the kiss the previous weekend.

Desforges, who lived in Saguenay, about 155 miles north of Quebec City, was almost immediately given a shot of adrenaline, a standard tool for treating the anaphylactic shock brought on by a peanut allergy, officials said.

An autopsy was being performed. Dr. Nina Verreault, an allergist at the Chicoutimi Hospital in Saguenay, declined to comment on the case.

The symptoms of peanut allergy can include hives, plunging blood pressure and swelling of the face and throat, which can block breathing.

Peanut allergies have been rising in recent decades. The reason remains unclear but one study found that baby creams or lotions with peanut oil may cause children to develop allergies later in life.

About 1.5 million Americans are severely allergic to even the smallest trace of peanuts and peanut allergies account for 50 to 100 deaths in the United States each year. Canadian figures were not immediately available.

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Girls Gone Wild (at Saks of course)...

2005-11-27T17:29:00.000-05:00

Hello all. This is a post for all you Atlanta girls. Just got an invite in the mail that is open to everyone - so please RSVP and take advantage if you are interested! (food, booze and LOTS of free samples at every counter - no ticket fee)Any of you who want to come are welcome to meet up with me there. Its one of Junior League's "shop-hops" and they are always LOTS of fun. The last one was at David Yurman - and it was soooo much fun.

Hope to see some of you there! See below......

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE invites you to meet illustrious experts from the world of beauty at Atlanta's star studded event: [they should get points for using the word illustrious...good word]

BRUSHES WITH GREATNESS

Join us for cocktails, hor d'oeuvres, music and special activities on Thursday December 1st, 11am to 7pm in the Cosmetics Department

Please call 404.467.5401 to register for the event and schedule an appointment with a beauty expert. [I've got an appointment at the Chanel and Trish counters]

**A percentage of the event proceeds will be donated to the Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. and the Atlanta Botanical Garden** [yea JLA!]

Uh-oh

2005-11-27T11:50:00.000-05:00

So I ditched Punk'd b/c it wasn't as fun when they were finished punking the hot guy from Buffy, Kristen from Laguna Beach, and TO. I'm now watching "Fools Rush In" and I think the moral of the story might be that I need to have a one night stand and get knocked up in order to find the man of my dreams. Apparently "Jerry Maguire" is coming on after this ends, thus assisting my procrastination efforts even more. The GMAT book IS sitting on the coffee table in front of me. That counts, right?