Okay, work is boring today, so I am going to answer the Friday Five:

1. What was the last song you heard?
Well, I am currently listening to the song ‘Flint’ by Sufjan Stevens on his fine cd ‘Greetings from Michigan’. I believe you can find a link to it in the left column. Before that, I heard U2’s ‘In God’s Country’ from Joshua Tree.

2. What were the last two movies you saw?
Uhm, let’s see. Aaron and I watched Lost in Translation the other night. And I watched Antwone Fischer when I was home sick on Friday. Both great movies.

3. What were the last three things you purchased?
This is a broad question. Do they mean items purchased or does this include food and beverages? I had lunch earlier, so I bought a sandwich and a drink. And prior to that I bought a cup of coffee. If they mean, what were the last three ‘things’, those would have been cds I purchased the other day.

4. What four things do you need to do this weekend?
Taxes, bills, return a shirt I bought and grocery shop. God, this makes my life sounds so dull. But I don’t mind routine sometimes. I like going to the grocery store. Its exciting—all the neat stuff to see and people watching galore. Good times.

5. Who are the last five people you talked to?
Well, that’s easy. The J’s in my office–Josh, Jessanne, Jan and Jocelyn. And Briana.

Look at this injustice!

Congradulations! you are going to marry freddie
prinze jr.!! Hes cute, loyal, funny, sweet…
what more could you ask for?

Which male celebrity are you going to marry? (now 12 (i just added more, and still more to come!)results that have pics!)
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What Psych-Ward do you belong to?

Not that I have a farm. Or any real estate for that matter. I made it back from Vegas last night. Came home with more money than when I went, so it was a good trip. I didn’t make a lot, but I did pay for drinks (very expensive if you are not at a table) and dinner and I made up all that I lost plus another $50. And may have picked up a gambling habit. Well, Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods are 2 hours away, so I can only really go on weekends. Or can’t I? Hmmmmm.

So I am off to Vegas tomorrow night. Can’t wait. Got my profit-sharing check cashed today and am bringing the whole thing. Hopefully I won’t develop a huge gambling problem. Actually, I plan to do a lot of relaxing and people watching. Hopefully, this site will help me find all the good places to go. Want to try a buffet and have at least one nice meal. God, I want to win some money. But I think I want to see some Elvises more. Wish me luck.

As the former driver of an SUV, I can say they are fun to drive and they do make you more agressive, but I have since been converted to the joy of smaller cars. Plus they cost less and you get more mileage from them. You would think that’d be a good thing these days with the economy and all. But Bush and his crew want you to buy large gas-guzzling cars. So what if they are polluting the air? So what if more people are being killed by the gi-normous behemouths (mine was a small sedan-sized Cherokee by the way)? So what if they keep us dependent on fossil fuels? And then I read this today, which brought a little sunshine onto my day. People are either realizing that SUVS are not the answers to today’s problems or are drawn in by the many advantages the Prius has over its larger peers. Oh, this is funny too. I never have a camera when I see one dammit.

You’re The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe!
by C.S. Lewis
You were just looking for some decent clothes when everything changed
quite dramatically. For the better or for the worse, it is still hard to tell. Now it
seems like winter will never end and you feel cursed. Soon there will be an epic
struggle between two forces in your life and you are very concerned about a betrayal
that could turn the balance. If this makes it sound like you’re re-enacting Christian
theological events, that may or may not be coincidence. When in doubt, put your trust
in zoo animals.

Take the Book Quiz
at the Blue Pyramid.

Thanks to Plasticbag.org for pointing out this really cool site that lets you create maps of countries you have visited. Here is mine:
Need to go more places. I want to visit Egypt and other parts of Africa and China. I haven’t even been to Mexico, though Aaron and I are discussing a trip.

Decided to try this Friday Five thing. Seems like it could be some fun…

When was the last time you…?

1. …went to the doctor?
hm….good question. I think its been several months. But I have no fear of the medical community.

2. …went to the dentist?
That’s easy. In January I had something done to one of my teeth requiring them to drill but not deep enought to require novocaine. Still a very uncomfortable experience.

3. …filled your gas tank?
My car gets good mileage and I don’t drive everyday, so probably 3 weeks ago? I even try to get gas from ‘good’ companies, i.e. not Shell.

4. …got enough sleep?
Christ, don’t know. Well, since me and my boy got a new bed and an amazing new mattress, I have to say that every night seems like a good night’s sleep.

5. …backed up your computer?
Pshaw. Try never? I think my work computer gets backed up, but at home? I am a risky human. I like to live on the edge.

Okay, I will be straight with you—I hate quirkyalone. The very thought of it dredges up rage for me. I have no issue with being single, deciding that you want out of the dating scene, the preference for alone time even when in a relationship, the notion of, gasp, going to movies alone. But come people, what’s with the fucking stupid name? I came across this today in my daily web reading (sorry, reader, I don’t know how to indent the text yet):

A “quirkyalone party” has been planned in New York for Valentine’s Day. Several dateless thirtysomethings plan to attend, crying for hours into a collective cistern, and then spending the afternoon dwelling on their misery rather than ignoring the silly holiday (like most single people). The Quirkyalone label that has now been trademarked. An I Am Quirkyalone! Hear Me Wilt! affirmation video can be found in Wal-Mart in August.

This came from Ed here. The NY Post article made me want to cry. Cagen has a book coming out and I refuse to link to it, as I want this whole notion to disappear. Its a mearketing ploy. I hate terms that label people. There’s Metrosexual, Quirkyalone, etc. Why are we letting mass media market to us? Its ridiculous. I refuse to buy into the notion. Grrrr. The best line from the NY Post article:

“The very idea of quirkyalone organization kind of defeats the whole idea of being quirky and alone. It’s like having a hermit club,” she {Judith O’Brien} says.

Heh.