The neck pain is mostly gone now. Thank fucking god, I never want to go through that again ever. Ever, I say! It's nice being able to cuddle with the boyfriend again without worrying about the alignment of my neck. Today the gym beckons alluringly. Well, kind of alluringly. The sweaty dudes who grunt and lift like 400 lbs make it a bit less alluring....
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So, I was all set to have a nice long weekend with EnergyChannel. Lots of plans for hanging out with friends, hitting the outlet malls, going to see movies, and the like. Three straight days together. It was going to be great.
Well, we made it to my friend's 30th birthday party on Saturday, a muted but fun affair involving the new DVD edition...
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Well, we made it to my friend's 30th birthday party on Saturday, a muted but fun affair involving the new DVD edition...
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madigan:
Hey, sorry to hear about your neck problem and I hope it's feeling better.
Hear any great bands lately?
Hear any great bands lately?
hansel:
I'm sorry to hear about your neck! If there is anything I can do in this little virtual world let me know. I'm not that helpful really. But I think I make funny jokes sometimes. EnergyChannel should get an award for being such a sweetie. 
BRMC is coming back to town in like two weeks.
BRMC is coming back to town in like two weeks.
Yo la Tengo tonight. Wheee!
Anyone else in Portland attending?
Anyone else in Portland attending?
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hansel:
Nope. I opted for dinner with Mom #2. It was lovely and I'm glad for a semi-early bedtime. (and I get to avoid me exgirlfriend). 
unravled:
Ohh, that sounds neat. Have fun! Tell me how it is.
Busy weekend. We drove Elliot back to Seattle on Saturday, and stopped by IKEA on the way back. My first time in one of those, and somehow we managed to find me a lamp and find EnergyChannel a peppermill AND eat delicious meatballs and potatoes in under half an hour. Unheard of. Especially since they make it damn near impossible to get out of there....
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corvus:
I like to keep moving...
This name may stick a while, or it won't.
Either way I'm just having fun with it.
This name may stick a while, or it won't.
Either way I'm just having fun with it.
obd:
got to. I'm a packaging junkie. [must remember to add High Fidelity to list of fav books...]
Thus endeth my week of nannying. Elliot is a great kid, and I wish I could remember what it's like to be a five-year-old, making up your own rules to imaginary games, not caring what anyone thinks, learning what you can control and what you can't. I've seen enough Baby Looney Toons to last me the rest of my life. God bless the Cartoon Network....
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hansel:
Long drives are fabulous. I've never been into Seattle proper. Is it as bad as everyone says?
I really want to see the fiery furnaces.. the will to leave my hobbit hole escapes me.
I really want to see the fiery furnaces.. the will to leave my hobbit hole escapes me.
obd:
sleeping five hours in the afternoon isn't bad, ether. 
cartoon network can be bliss.
I should go to the gym as well.
cartoon network can be bliss.
I should go to the gym as well.
Okay, after two days of playing nanny, I've reached a few conclusions.
1. It's simultaneously easier and more emotionally draining than I thought it would be.
2. I still don't want any children of my own. Much like office work, while I seem to be good at it, it is not remotely fulfilling or satisfying.
3. Between this and the mentoring I do once a...
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1. It's simultaneously easier and more emotionally draining than I thought it would be.
2. I still don't want any children of my own. Much like office work, while I seem to be good at it, it is not remotely fulfilling or satisfying.
3. Between this and the mentoring I do once a...
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corvus:
Not completely grey...
corvus:
hehehe
Red wine + kettle corn = not so good
Kettle corn + extra butter melted on = heart attack level of good
I've also rediscovered the glory that is the peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Why did I stop eating these things after I passed the age of 12?
Yeah, I don't eat low carb, in case you were wondering.
EnergyChannel's son arrives later...
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Kettle corn + extra butter melted on = heart attack level of good
I've also rediscovered the glory that is the peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Why did I stop eating these things after I passed the age of 12?
Yeah, I don't eat low carb, in case you were wondering.
EnergyChannel's son arrives later...
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obd:
Teach the kids bigeer words than they ought to know.
I don't know what happened to my brain either.
I don't know what happened to my brain either.
hansel:
I'm a total freak. Or at least the poster boy for what video games and an obsessive nature can do to potential.
Red wine is good. Just another thing I miss about roommates.
Red wine is good. Just another thing I miss about roommates.
Okay everyone, I'd like to introduce you all to my good friend MrtheNig, who I've just discovered has joined our ranks.
He is an atrocious speller, but just get past that and toddle on over and say hello. Because it's the nice thing to do, and I'm all about being nice. Until someone pisses me off. Then, look out.
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He is an atrocious speller, but just get past that and toddle on over and say hello. Because it's the nice thing to do, and I'm all about being nice. Until someone pisses me off. Then, look out.
SG Welcome Wagon is in...
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mrthenig:
Yeah, I realy haven't been able to do much about that spelling problem.
As a foil I simply Cook compulsively.
I'm back in opera alley, and must know condence myself into that tiny kitchen. It has worked very well. Made about 2 gallons of chille a couple of days ago. I looked in the fridge for it this morning while stagering for coffee...
Wow... Ive give'n most of it away....Sweet. Know I have to go to the realy job, damn..
a..nother fragmented thought form Nig..
In Vino Veritas..
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As a foil I simply Cook compulsively.
I'm back in opera alley, and must know condence myself into that tiny kitchen. It has worked very well. Made about 2 gallons of chille a couple of days ago. I looked in the fridge for it this morning while stagering for coffee...
Wow... Ive give'n most of it away....Sweet. Know I have to go to the realy job, damn..
a..nother fragmented thought form Nig..
In Vino Veritas..
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fenris23:
Nice meeting you too.
Malls suck. Work clothes suck. Shopping for work clothes in malls sucks extra bonus levels.
Either I lack fashion sense, or they do. Or maybe both.
Either I lack fashion sense, or they do. Or maybe both.
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theinsomniac:
ARG! Your comment makes the third today that I have deleted by mistake! (Slaps wrist.)
On a brighter note, thanks for the good wishes. Gift memberships are always a good idea for SG weddings.
On a brighter note, thanks for the good wishes. Gift memberships are always a good idea for SG weddings.
obd:
I've successfully avoided the mall for five months.
New entry needed. Last entry was whiny and must be eradicated.
So, I just finished watching "Hedwig and the Angry Inch." Therefore, I cannot be in a bad mood anymore. That movie fucking rocks.
No shows until Yo La Tengo at the end of the month. Whatever shall I do?
The carpet looks great. And the wet dog smell only lasted for a couple of...
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So, I just finished watching "Hedwig and the Angry Inch." Therefore, I cannot be in a bad mood anymore. That movie fucking rocks.
No shows until Yo La Tengo at the end of the month. Whatever shall I do?
The carpet looks great. And the wet dog smell only lasted for a couple of...
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hansel:
Hedwig is the best movie. It's a little known fact that Hedwig is the secret inspiration behind my screen name.
Oh. I missed your last journal. It wasn't whiny at all. I wanted them to play 405. I got photobooth so that was enough for me.
Well. I'll come out to the bonfire soon. I can't drink and I have to remember to catch the bus though. Do you know which bus goes to the bonfire?
Oh. I missed your last journal. It wasn't whiny at all.
I wanted them to play 405. I got photobooth so that was enough for me.
Well. I'll come out to the bonfire soon. I can't drink and I have to remember to catch the bus though.
Do you know which bus goes to the bonfire?
theinsomniac:
I love Hedwig!
Death Cab, The Thermals and Ben Kweller were last night. The Thermals kicked ass, as usual, and their new stuff sounds quite promising. Neither of us can stand Ben Kweller, so we were down in the bar for his set. It was piped into the room though, so unfortunately we could still hear it. Death Cab was good, but EnergyChannel's utter lack of enthusiasm didn't...
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johnnyvonbondie:
the new thermals is great. i'm sure you know this already, but i just wanted to say that.
on the other hand, the new catheters...not so great.
on the other hand, the new catheters...not so great.
themessiah:
it's true you know these baby browns
Work is over. I'm officially a lady of leisure. This could be cool and strange all at the same time. I haven't been unemployed since the couple of months after I graduated college in 2000. Luckily, my agency chose to lay me off in the beginning of the beautiful weather season.
And there was much rejoicing.
And there was much rejoicing.
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dodietape:
bumbershoot, of course.
theinsomniac:
Hope you're enjoying the time off.
We're like yin and yang. As you stop working, I begin.
We're like yin and yang. As you stop working, I begin.
Maybe we can start getting that many people there more often. We're some seriously entertaining individuals!!