Flutterbyes and flowers...
The weekend was way too short. I should have taken the day off today. So, Saturday was the big birthday celebration. We had fun. Mexican food and the tattoo shop. What could be better?
Here's my damage. Cute, huh?
I said I wasn't going to get another one. I meant it at the time. But, I'm glad I did it. I want to get the one on my leg transformed into something else now. I'm going to have to figure out what I want. The difference between the quality of the two of mine is amazing. I was happy with the one on my leg before, but now that I've got this gorgeous one on my wrist, I want the one on my leg to look just as good.
T-Lo and OleAnner got one too. Tina got a huge, gorgeous semi-abstract butterfly in the middle of her neck/shoulder blade area and Anne got a tropical flower on her shoulder. We had a lot of fun. Fuji was a blast! Have we started a tradition? Who knows. We'll have to wait and see! We'll all be tattooed white trash before too long, if we don't watch out. * Wink Wink *
"Overheard in New York" Quote of the DayHow to Die Alone and a VirginCollege guy #1: I really regret not having sex with a friend's mom in high school. Remember Mike's* mom?
College guy #2: She was so hot. Dude, I beat her in Monopoly... which, in my book, is far better than sex.
--14th & 7th
Ceeeeelebration time, come on...
It's a nice, peaceful, calm day at work today. I hope that didn't jinx it. I knocked on wood just in case.
We're going out for my birthday tomorrow. Yay! I'd better charge up my camera batteries. You know I have to document the event. I was looking at some pictures of myself the other day and realized that if they aren't waxed, my eyebrows are NOT pretty. I look like a female version of Peter Gallagher, you know, the dad from The OC. Definitely going to have to keep those bad boys taken care of.
Anyway, got a little side-tracked. We're going to Longview to the mall and to eat at Papacita's. Who knows where else we'll end up. Should be fun!
Damn, I broke a nail.
Yay, it's Friday! I love Friday. I'm gonna go enjoy it.
"Overheard in the Office" Quote of the DayReceptionist on phone: Yeah, but at this point I'd really rather have waffles than lesbians.
--Office building, --Downtown CrossingBoston, MassachusettsLabels: birthday, eyebrows, work
Top 10 Rant...
Ok, I have to rant a little, and it's still early in the day. If you don't like catty bitchiness, stop reading now.
Top 10 People That Get on My Nerves10. People that "have" copycat illnesses. (You do not have a heart condition).
9. MARRIED men who still think they can act like the perpetual bachelor. (I'm desperate, but not that desperate).
8. People who smudge my glass window with greasy fingerprints. (There ARE little handles on the window, you know).
7. People who try to act like they know, when they don't know. (And are serious about it).
6. People that say one thing, do another, and when telling the story of what they did, embellish to the point of complete fiction. (Write a book if you want to tell a story).
5. People who invade my personal workspace. (I WILL roll you out of the office in my own desk chair, if I have to).
4. People who move things on my desk and don't put them back the way they were. (Just leave things alone!)
3. People who read my screen over my shoulder while trying to act like they're not. (Just look, you might learn somthing).
2. People who say, "I know, I know you're right" and continue on with the same behavior. (If you know, then what are we talking about?)
And the NUMBER ONE type of person that gets on my nerves...
1. Thirty-something-year-old women who think they're still a high school cheerleader. (Quit being fake. It'll work better for you, I promise).
"Overhead in New York" Quote of the Day10-year-old: At my age it's just best to cuddle.
--Shakespeare & Co.Labels: rant, top ten
Daddy's girl...
As I was sitting here, taking my medication for high blood pressure with my caffeine-laden coffee, it occured to me that maybe I should be drinking water. I'm usually not a coffee drinker. In order to function lately, I've needed that little boost of caffeine in the mornings. Maybe because I'm getting older, maybe because I don't sleep as well because of afore-mentioned medication.
I'd prefer an ice cold Coca Cola, but coffee's much cheaper. That's my Daddy's fault, I think. He loved his Coca Cola, and not any of that "new Coke" crap either, a good ole classic Coca Cola. As a diabetic, cokes and the like were a no-no and forbidden to him, which made his yen for the bubbly drink even stronger. As his disease progressed, so did the cravings for his Coca Cola. I miss my Daddy.
It's weird. I've always thought of myself as a Mama's girl, but I guess I'm really a Daddy's girl. When my mom died, I was only 10 years old. It's hard to believe it's been so long ago. And while I miss her everyday, more of my life is enmeshed with my Daddy because I was an only child, for the most part, and fortunate enough to grow up with a loving and generous man. He didn't always make the right decisions, but he did his best by me and I've never in my life had to doubt his love.
Today, on my birthday, I am honored to thank my Mom and Dad, for making me into the person I am today.
"Overheard in New York" Quote of the DayDrunk bum: I'm not a bum -- I'm an international bill inspector. My boss sent me here to inspect your bills. Who wants to give me a hundred dollars?
--Crowded 6 trainLabels: caffeine, diseases, family, money
Goodbye to yesteryear and the penis...
One more day of being 28. Makes me sort of introspective. What will my 29th year bring to life? Will I continue as I have been? Will I find love? Will I win the lottery? The love and lottery are equally as likely.
Inevitably life will not be quite the same in my last year as a twenty-something. One thing I have learned is that things never stay the same. People grow and change and adapt each day, some evolve slowly and quietly while others seem to snap from one personality to another. I think I'm probably somewhere in the middle. If I'm PMS'y, then Bitchanya rears her ugly head. Most of the time, however, I try to be level-headed. Hey, I said try.
"Overheard in New York" Quote of the DayStudent #1: I was riding the six train home and I felt something on my arm. I looked over and this guy was rubbing his penis on my arm! [Class gasps in horror.]
Student #2: Well, was he cute?
--Fordham University
Tragedy calls...
From my little niche in cyber space, I'd like to take a moment to acknowledge the Virginia Tech tragedy of a week ago. My heart goes out to each and everyone affected.
Labels: shooting, Virginia Tech
Bacon, the greatest smell ever...
Okay, so I have the greatest job ever. Let's just get a little background here. In Tanya world, food = love. We've had food at the office everyday this week. And I don't mean like snacks, I mean like full-on meals. Today we had breakfast; bacon, eggs, biscuits, french toast..... mmmmmmmmm.
The smell of breakfast is like wrapping me in a warm, fragrant envelope and sending me back in time to Grandma's house. Now, Grandma wasn't the best of cooks. Most of the cooking was actually done by my aunts, uncles and cousins, but Grandma could cook some bacon and eggs. If the bacon was a little burnt, that was okay by me, that's how I like it. Come to think of it, maybe that's WHY I like it that way. In any case, I'm back in that tiny kitchen when I catch a whiff of that aromatic wonder that is bacon.
What memories do you associate a particular smell with? Leave me a comment and let me know!
"Overheard in New York" Quote of the DayDude #1: Is cable a need or a necessity?
Dude #2: What?!
Dude #1: I mean, clothes are a need -- you need to wear clothes -- so cable's a necessity, not a need.
--F trainLabels: food, grandma, work
We say goodbye to a cultural icon...
At long last, after weeks of yelling at the TV and screaming I did NOT vote for him, Sanjaya has been banished from American Idol. I couldn't help feeling a little sorry for him tonight, however. Can you imagine standing in the middle of a huge stage, hoping to hear that people like you and hearing instead to pack your bags and head home while a theatre full of people cheer that fact? I have to admit I did a little cheering of my own from my recliner, but quickly cut it short upon seeing his stricken expression. It's good he is gone but the poor kid should never have made it into the Top 24, much less the Top 12. I blame Paula and Randy for that one. With all that being said..... "Yay!!!!!!! Sanjaya's gone!"
"Overheard in New York" Quote of the Day
Chick on cell: The only thing getting me through this day is the liquor at the end of the tunnel.--Columbia UniversityLabels: drinking, singing, television
Dull wazoo review...
So, one of the drawbacks of small town living is that NOTHING ever happens, as evidenced by the lack of posts over the past couple of months. Life has been pretty dull, really.
The beginning of March brought a visit to the doctor's office for a cold and high blood pressure (made even higher because of the cold meds I'd taken). I guess it was too much to ask that once I got rid of the pain in my ass, I would go back to normal. So, it's high and they're all freaking out and making me lay down on the little exam table, yeah the table barely big enough for my weenie dog to stretch out on, much less me. Anyway, it comes down, a little, and they finally send me on my way with prescriptions coming out the wazoo. Now, skip ahead to the present. The meds pretty much keep me familiar with the landscape of the two bathrooms here at the office. I'm headed that direction so often that I'm paranoid people are starting to suspect me of clandestine activities.
Puppies, puppies, puppies. They're 8 weeks old now. They're still in my backyard. Need I say more?
My birthday is coming up in a couple of weeks. One more year closer to the big 3-0. This is my last year as a twenty-something. Kind of brings a little tear to the eye, doesn't it?
There might be a trip planned to Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas for next month. Depends on if the hospital will step up and pay for a registry review course for T-Lo. Those cheap bastards owe that to her. Each employee is supposed to be allowed $250 per year for continuing education. And guess who hasn't utilized that money? And they want to give her grief over this? That's bullshit. Pure and simple. So, we'll see.
I guess that's it. Don't miss me too much!
"Overheard in New York" Quote of the DayMommy's Not Done Tucking, Honey Little girl singing in stall: It's okay that Mommy is a man, Mommy is a man, Mommy is a man! It's okay that...
Mom: Brooke! Jesus Christ!
Little girl: Oh, Mommy is a man la la la la la! Can we get tacos?
-bathroom stall somwhere in New York CityLabels: health, life, puppies
