CRAPPY MOOD


I'm in a crappy mood and so I think I'll share my pain and suffering with the world at large. Isn't that what a blogs for??? Hmmmm.... I'm tired. I've been working alot of hours and more to come. I don't know my days anymore. My meds don't seem to help me but I think the Zoloft is doing "something" or else I would have crashed myself into a tree. HA HA . Kidding. Kidding. I'm in a crappy mood because I'm alone on New Year's eve. I'm in a crappy mood because I live somewhere I hate to go back to somewhere I despise (weather). In fact, I don't think "Crappy" really cuts it here. There's a stronger word but I can't think of it at the moment. I feel like I'm at the lowest of the low but still I smile politely and nicely at work as though Iwas the happiest cherub in the patch. Isn't it funny how you have no idea what hell is going on inside someone. Anyone really. Some are just wackos and take it out on others (Ted Bundy anyone? No takers I see..)

I wish there was some magic drug and PING all your problems are solved and your happy. You know, I've been thinking about it to the last time I was REALLY happy and I would say my trip with Jan to San Diego. And before that? I don't know. I mean it's sad but I can't pinpoint any really happy moments anymore. I don't think I know what it feels like to be happy that's how long it's been.

I don't know, I don't know, I just don't think I can take another move back to Snow City USA. When I look back now, to when I first came here I was so upset and part of it was not seeing family/friends but most of it was just away from the familiar, the safe. I don't hate Texas, although I wouldn't put it on my top ten lists But I do hate the winters in NH. And until you've been living there in a wheelchair for a few years, not one word! Can a place contribute to you being happy or not? Yes it can.

Well I guess I've bitched enough for one night. But there is a saving grace and that is.....


.........LOST it's almost here, the one thing I have to look forward to is finally gonna be here after all these months. Christ knows where I'll be when it ends in May. But if I think about that too much I am gonna bring myself down even lower.

OH MY GO LOST IS IN LESS THAN THIRTY DAYS CAN THIS BE POSSIBLE????

Yes, it is. Check out the widget counter. We now have less than 30 days to find out all the intrigue and surprises that Season five will bring us. Oh I cannot wait. I am so excited. I love watching the show, discussing it online with people, coming up with theories, reading what other people think. We are almost there people, hold on just a bit longer!!!!


WORK

I have to work tomorrow 9-3. I don't know why I said I would. I guess I'm jsut an idiot. Well it is 6 hours of OT this week and next week and then after I won't have to do any more Saturdays. Jan is supposed to be busy though so I'm sure I'll be able to make plenty of OT.


SAN DIEGO

Has a lovely ring doesn't it? Just saying.


BATMAN

I bought Batman (well actually for my dad but I took it home so he'll have to get it later) and as soon as I watch it I will post my review here for all to read because I know you are anxious to find out what I think. As most are. HA HA. I can't wait to see Heath as the Joker and I'm sure
that he is just as good as they say.

HOWDY SNOWY NH---HA HA HA HA HA HA

It's snowing like the Dickens (get it, Dickens, like Charles Dickens like in.....oh forget it) up in good old NH and I for the first time am glad to be where I am---no snow, no ice , no stinking white mess to shovel and wade through. I called all my friends cause I knew they'd be home stuck in the house, and they were!!!! I could go out now but I'm going out tomorrow so why brave Xmas shoppers two days in a row? It'll save me a Xanax or Ativan or two. HA HA. Maybe I'll stay in and have a pill party. HEE HEE. Just kidding Mom. Though if anyone has a stray oxycontin they don't need send it my way. Oh enough of drugs. Let's laugh some more about the Granite Staters and their snow and no electricity. I do feel sorry for them, yes, I do. I am not heartless. I am just glad it's them instead of me cause usually it's the other way around. They are supposed to get more snow too and winter doesn't start til tomorrow. This does not bode well for winter 08/09. Not well at all.


CAYLEE'S BODY IDENTIFIED

They identified the body found as little Caylee but cannot determine the cause of death. I hope they have some strong evidence to tie this to the mother cause you know she did it. Oh yeah I know, allegedly. Innocent until proven guilty. Blah blah blah. It's my blog and I declare that she did it! So there. And I'm hardly ever wrong. Once again the country should make Pooh and I JJE (Judge, Jury, and Executioner) and things would be done quickly, speedily and fairly!

WORK

I made it through the work week. I made it through the time card puncher from hell and the getting up at 7 am to be at work til 8 pm. I made it through calling my Psychiatrist at 8 am. Who, by the way, has upped my anti dep mgs and I am actually feeling good today. My counseling starts on the 14th of Jan which I am looking forward to. Let's see, I got paid this week and had a pretty hefty check with all the OT. I am working next Saturday and the Saturday after which will be combined OT of 12 hrs. Yeah me making money to pay bills! Please, some rich good looking nice guy find me and marrry me. Amen.

SCRAPBOOKING

Is a pain in the ass. There I've said it. Come get me all you scrapbookers. And I don't even do the weird fancy crap that they do. I finally finished my Marilyn/Lost/Titanic/Gone with the wind scrapbook and now I have to put all these old World World I
postcards that a great Aunt had into one. I could be doing that now as we speak. Hell I could be washing my floors or folding laundry but you know what? I don't wanna so I'm not gonna. I'll deal with it later. Anyway, scrapbooking is wacked if you ask me (no offense Paula and Jan whom I love dearly) especially when you go all out and put in little them picutures and cut outs and all that other stuff they do. Heck, I take my pictures, arrange them on a page and call it a day. I am a poor mans scrapbooker OR am I really the more intelligent scrapbooker. You decide.


LOST

I had to put it in here cause I love it and it annoys CERTAIN people. LOST LOST LOST.

WORKING 9 to 5

Well, in my case 9 to 8pm. I have to go in early for some sort of "Insurance Refresher" course which is from 9 to 5:30 then I have to do my reg job til 8 pm. Not just that (cue harps and violins) I have to get up at 7 to call my nut doctor for 8. I was supposed to go see him at 8 but the last minute insurnace thing blew that to all hell. So, because I have to give a 24 hr notice OR BE CHARGED I am out of luck. But no, you'll be relieved to know, I called the Dr and the receptionist/office manager person said that just this one time I could do a call in since "I'm being charged anyway." Awwwww. It's just a med check and not a counseling session which, you nosy little people, doesn't happen til January. That my friends is with a counselor who is a mite, and just a mite, cheaper then the good old doc who doles out the meds. And to add insult to injury, it's flipping COLD outside. This is Texas, I mean, what the.........



GUY WHO ALLEDGEDLY KILLED STACEY PETERSEN IS GETTING MARRIED

Okay, how in the hell does a guy with a missing wife, suspision of offing the first one, now get a new chick who is 23 years old? He's like 30 years older not to mention the small problem of possibly being
a killer! Is this girl incredibly stupid? Please lord, let's find the body of Stacey and nail this guys you know what's to the wall. I wonder how he'll kill this one? Ooops I mean allegedly.


LOST

It's my blog and I'll write about LOST ad nauseum if I so desire! Only a little more than ONE MONTH til the new season starts! And before that they are gonna play last years finale! Oh if I were back in NH I would so be at my friend Paula's house to watch. Instead I'll have to call her on the phone and irritate her during the good parts. Thank god for Tivo. It won't be long Desmond, it won't be long.


CHRISTMAS

I hate it. I'm sorry but I hate it. It just makes your crappy life seem that more crappy when you see the stupid commercials of all love and happiness and togetherness on TV. I have to change the channel or choke back a xanax in order not to puke. Yes, I am a scrooge. I find no pleasure in it. Now when I was little I loved it, it was exciting, mysterious....but now, it's just a pain in my bank account. No I take that back. I do like to give gifts to friends and family. I don't like the bills but I do like giving presents. I like getting them more but hey, I'm superficial and a designer snob so I admit it. This Xmas is gonna suck. I have ZERO decorations in my apt. I don't have any and I don't want to buy any. Who's gonna see it but me and possibly my parents who I'm sure could care less if there was tinsel strewn around. Oh maybe the guy who will need to come to fix my dryer (it's making a really loud noise) would enjoy it but tough luck on him. Who am I celebrating with? My parents. Oh how exciting. I am going shopping the next day to buy stuff for which I don't have much money but what the hell. I'll be doing a crap load of OT in January (and work has declared no time off in Jan) to make up for it. But anyway, that is my rant about Xmas. Oh I do remember a time when I was older and liked it. We would go to NJ and to my Aunt Maureen's house with all the relatives and have Italian food and reg Xmas fair. Those were fun times. I just pray I can find some happy times again. Enough Xmas rant.


THE STONE AGE

As you know, my beloved company McKesson has sold it's pharmacy division to Walgreens Specialty (yes that Walgreens at every street corner) Well I come into work today and usually we swipe our cards to keep track of time. But now, oh my friends it is mighty frightening, we actually have to PUNCH A CARD with an archaic machine that prints in ink onto the card from some weird looking machine from the 50's. I feel like I'm in an episode of the flintstones. What's next? No email? No internet? My advice to Walgreen's is to get your technology up to date and pronto if you want to be #2 in the biz. It took me 10 minutes and 2 people to help me to figure out the machine from hell.


AND THE WINNER IS: ME

I won some award at work (a GC to Barnes and Noble) for supposing having a high productivity level. I would have hoped for a better incentive but what the hell, it'll get me a book that I don't have to pay for so I shouldn't complain. Hooray for me. We know how often I win things. Barely ever and when I do they are usually stuff I have already.


BEYONCE

God save me but I like her two new songs "If I were a boy" and "Put a ring on it". I'm ashamed to admit but I am not to proud to admit it to the world. Not that I'm a Beyonce fan or anything, I just like those song. If you haven't seen the video to "If I were a boy" go to youtube and check it out.

SNOW IN TEXAS


Well so much for getting away from the white crap. We had some snow today. No appreciable accumulation mind you, but the fact remains, it SNOWED. They also had ice warnings this morning. I stayed home cause I was sick and when I looked outside and saw that white evilness falling I almost had a flipping heart attack. Well guess I better get used to it when I go back to NH. I am going back to NH to learn to be a healthy and independent person and I have given myself two years to accomplish this feat. After that, I am San Diego bound. That is the plan and that is what I am working for.



LOST


Tak a look to your left and see how little time is left until LOST starts again! Can you believe it? I am so damn excited it's the one thing in my crappy depressed life that I am actually looking forward to and makes me happy. Especially Desmond.



ADAM WALSH CASE CLOSED

Well we now know the name of the scumbag who killed poor Adam Walsh back in the early 80's. Otis Toole is the name and it sounds just what you'd think a child molester's name would sound like. Too bad the guy is dead so he could get some good old fashioned prison justice. Now I would like the mysteries of The Bermuda Triangle, Amelia Earhart, Where is Jimmy Hoffa's body, amongst a host of others.

GOING HOME.....I AM OUTTA HERE....BYE BYE LONE STAR STATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


That's right, I am going back to NH in the Spring for at least the forseeable future. I still plan on visiting LA/San Diego as much as I can and one day living there but for now, I am going home. Back to my friends and my family and hopefully a better, more independent life. Hopefully I will get a job, preferrably back at my favorite place, Aetna. I will stay w/the parents for awhile but will then move out on my own. I've been enjoying living alone but will enjoy it more when I can have friends come over and visit me! The only thing I am not looking forward to is the snow/winter but I lived through many many of them before and I am sure I can do it again. Then, in a few years, when I am strong enough and confident enough, I will head to California which is, has always been and always will be, my dream. Sorry Texas but the Patriots and the Red Sox rule!!!! I want normal chinese food. I want my orange crush back. I want smuckers strawberry jelly. Yes, I will miss your Krispy Kremes and your Sonic Cherry crushes, but I will deal. I won't miss your flat flat land. I won't miss your non-scenery and I won't miss your weird roads. I can't wait to see ALL my friends and family again and I will be up their butts for a long, long time to come! HA HA. Paula, we need to sit down and watch "Sooner or Later". Janis, i think a chinese meal is on the menu and Audrey, girl we are gonna have us some fun!!!!


LOST

Only a month and a half till LOST! Sorry but I had to put it in the blog. What's a blog without a mention of LOST and my darling Desmond!!!! I cannot wait to watch the show, over anlayze it with other LOSTIES, speculate about the meaning of every minute thing and think of new theories that might be the answer to it all!!!

KINDLY TAKE A LOOK ON OVER TO YOUR IMMEDIATE RIGHT.....

Why look, the LOST countdown is now under 50 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've made it 7 months and I can make the last 49 I know I can, I know I can!!!!! I wish they made little LOST action figures like they do with Star Wars cause I'd totally own them. Oh shut up!!!! And I'd keep my Desmond "figurine" under my pillow. HA HA. Or am I kidding??????

WORK

Well I made it through the loooonnnnggg day. I am tired but if I go to bed now I won't be able to fall asleep so I guess I'll wait. Next week or the week after I have to do to the same thing again because of some stupid Insurance Training they are having so we have to come in early for that boring event and work til 8. Well, at least it's money and with Walgreen's about to take over better take quick advantage of it.


MAGGOTS

Janis sent me some story about a woman being found ALIVE with maggots all over her livng in some house with her son. The son must be a looney tunes and the old lady can't have that much of a mind left. But just think about it. The word is just creepy. MAGGOTS.

WORK


I have to go into work at 9:30 tomorrow for some meeting things with the new "Walgreens" people so I have to work that early til 8! Can someone please advise me as to a mega caffeine drink I can use to keep my eyes open? But, my hours will be changing from 11:30 to 8 to 10:30 to 7. It's a start. Sorry I can't be my wonderfully funny self but I must go get ready for bed early. Oh I can't wait til that alarm goes off at 8!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW SECRETARY OF STATE WHO SHOULD BE OUR NEXT PRESIDENT (SORRY MOM AND DAD) GO HILL!!!!

BORING BORING DAY


Well I had today off since I am working on Saturday oh lucky lucky me. And what did I do you wonder with bated breath? What excitment did Michele get into today? HA HA. Oh how I wish. Well let's see. I was on the computer. I talked to Janis and later talked to my nieces. I folded laudry. Oh yes, and the cherry on the exciting day was I swiffered. Yes, I swiffered the bathroom and kitchen. I feel weird even saying it. I mean it sounds perverted. But I guess that would make it alot more interesting then what it really is: Cleaning dirt and crap up off the floor. Yeah, got a dead bug on there too. Later I have to drag the three bags of trash outside to the curb but I'm saving that little bit of fun for later. Don't want to do too much at one time. Will I be able to do it without some incident happening? I guess you'll have to wait til tomorrow to find out. With my luck they'll be a huge hole in the concrete where my wheelchair will slip into and I'll be lost in a void forever. Although...that might not be too bad at this point. UPDATE: TRASH BAGS ARE OUT ON THE CURB AND ALL IS WELL).


I WANT TO BE A PSYCHIATRIST


Yes, I do. Why? because they make the buckaroos. I made a call today to another psychiatrist (Male) this time and my initial two hour visit will cost me a cool $300. Then later on to see a counselor it's $125 and throw in a once a month med visit (if you are on meds) another $150. I am praying my insurance will cover some of it. If not I'll just go crazy from being broke rather than any of the other myriad of reasons I posess. My appointment isn't til next Tuesday so keep your fingers crossed I don't go psycho before then.

CUTE BABY NIECES OF THE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OR ANY DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BECAUSE YOU JUST CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF LOST (OR MAYBE IT'S JUST ME) HERE IS THE EXPANDED EDITION OF THE SEASON FIVE POSTER!






DRAMA INCIDENT OF THE DAY

So I decide to go out all by my lonesome (I know, not a big deal for most, but for me, yes, it is pretty damn monumental so shut up and give me accolades) okay, enough digressing. I go and drop off my rent check for Dec and get my mail (mostly junk with two bill and some Magazines about the Jennifer/Brad/Angelina "drama") and with that done I head over to Walmart. Of course, Walmart is a flipping zoo with cars going this and that way. I finally find a spot. I get out of the car and off I roll into the store. I buy my things and head out. All is well and fine. I have made it alive thus far. I get into the car, dismantle the wheelchair and then get out on the otherside with my crutches. I shut the door. OOPS part of the sweater I was wearing is stuck inside. No big deal, the door isn't locked so I try and open it. It WON'T OPEN! I try tugging on the damn thing. No deal. This bugger was not coming out of there without a fight. As I was contemplating on what to do (take off sweater and try and pull it or let it drag while I drive???) Some nice gentleman stopped his car right in the middle of the lane and helped me. It took a bit of trying but we got it out. It was stuck on something inside the door that is why it wouldn't just pull out. And so we see, I cannot even go to Walmart of all places without something happening. Well there's never a dull moment. And dude who helped me, THANK YOU THANK YOU. I told him that to his face though and how much I appreciated it. When someone is nice you have got to let them know your appreciation. Good people are difficult to come by.


BRITNEY SPEARS

Please Lord, for the love of all that is holy get this chicks new song "You're a womanizer" out of my head. I hated it when I first heard it and now I think, no..could I like it? Anyway, it's going through my brain and I would like it to stop. Now.

THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES: LOST SEASON FIVE POSTER!!!!!!!!!!

WHAT WILL HERETOFORE BE KNOWN AS THE "RED TRUCK INCIDENT"

Okay I wake up and for once I am in not such a depressed crappy mood. So I get up and turn on the computer--as one does--and then called my mother to tell her I'd be over in about an hour or so to go shopping. Well, first I decide I better take my happy pill so I go into the kitchen and what lovely surprise do I see on the floor but one of those big black beetle bug things (Janis you know what I mean)-- I wasn't worried cause the damn thing was struggling on its back so I just got a wad of tissue and smashed it to death. HA HA. Think you can scare me Mr. Bug? Got ya good! Well, I was about to get payback.

So, there I am all dressed and I even bathed, did hair and make up (which I haven't done in awhile--and I don't mean the bathing part!) I put on my $300 Channel Glasses, grabbed my $100 Guess bag and outside I go. Okay it's a little cool and windy but what the hell, my pill is kicking in now so I get to the outside and right in front, right by the cross bars near the next handicapped spot is the most gigantic red truck straight from hell my friends. I kid you not! It blocked the only cut in the pavemenet I could get down and there was no where else to go to get to my car (no alternate routes as it were) I see a small space and like an idiot decide to try it. Well there goes me, my designer glasses, handbag and wheelchair onto the pavement. Thankfully the only one hurt was me. Damn I can't afford $300 Chanels now baby. Now across the way I think I hear someone say "she fell" but did one person come to my aid? NO. Did one person ask if I needed any help? NO. Was I okay? NO. Where in the holy hell is the humanity in this world. But, unlike that bug in my kitchen, I got back up, picked up my self, my designer stuff (as well as my dignity) and went about my day. Oh and Kudos to me folks I actually called the apartment place and bitched them out!!! See I am getting something of a back bone!

MCDONALDS SWEET TEA

I said it before and I will say it again, Micky D's makes a damn fine sweet tea of which I am drinking as I am writing this blog. This stuff is gold baby. This, Krispy Kreme Donuts and LOST-- That my fellow peeps, is a reason to live.


ESTEE LAUDER HOLIDAY GLAMOUR BEAUTY GIFT

Okay, I relented. I bought it for myself. You know I love my make up and my Estee and--well damn I deserved it. Hopefully my father doesn't peruse this blog or I will be hearing about spending and budgets and all that crap that I already know about. Oh crap, gotta pay my rent the first is at hand but...........

WORKING ON FRIDAY

I volunteered to work on Friday. It was a holiday for the company (not anymore when good old Walgreens buys us out but that's another story kiddies) so anyway, I get paid my regular day and then I get paid my reg pay + over time. Ooooh, see that helps pay for Estee!! I have done some here and there other OT and I work the Sat after Xmas which because I am not taking a day off in its place (why should I it's a short week anyway) those 6 hours will all be OT. God darn it but do I love Money. And Desmond. And McDonalds Sweet tea. And Lost. And......well you get the point.

FORGOTTEN 80's SONG:

Remember "What are words for...." by Missing Persons. They also had another hit " Destination Unknown" and perhaps one more than my trivia loaded brain can hold in the memory banks. But hey there were perfect for MTV. I think that MTV should trot out all the old MTV starts of the early 80's and then show us side by side pics of what they looked like in their hey day. My god, that is an awesome idea. I know I would watch and gather my non existent friends (well we can chat via cell) and point at everybody and laugh my little head off. I need to go pitch this to MTV now, so good night.

THE BRITNEY SPEARS LIDDSVILLE CONNECTION

Yes, there is one. Listen to her new song--yes I know it's not gonna be easy but just do it and shut up. Now, before she sings that god awful chorus of "You're a womanizer womanizer...." she says a load of stuff that sounds exactly like it's from the theme song of the Liddsville TV show. Listen, it's true! Maybe Britney should remake all the 70's kid cartoon theme songs. I think that "Pufnstuf" would be the real career maker she's been searching for.


SCRAPBOOKING

Putting pictures in an album without adding stupid weird ornament crap, sparkly crap, captions and other dumb propaganda the craft stores sells you is not the same thing as two other scrapbook wackos I could name!


LOST

Oh how that ticker keeps going down and down and down. Soon my Desmond, soon...

CUTE BABY PICTURE OF THE DAY: MY FRIEND AUDREY'S SON CODY!!!

TODAY

Wel l Today I kepy myself busy and went to the Library and got a zillion books to read. Then went to Lunch at McDonld's and had a yummy sweet tea. Mmmm. Love those sweet teas. Then , headed to Michael's craft stores where I picked up some photo album/scrap album stuff where I intend to keep my mind busy and put some pics and momentos away in a book that I've been meaning too. Got the stuff on clearance too so you can't beat that, and my dad paid for lunch so I was doing A okay. Then rounded out the day by heading to Walmart to do food shopping where I spent the last of the GC Pooh gave me (thanks Pooh!!!) and on the way home called and talked to my bambinos Maddie and Megan. So all in all a busy day that kept my mind occupied. The Klonopin seems to help somewhat during the day but not at night so I will relay that bit of news to the good old Dr when I call tomorrow at 11:15. And that my friends, was my super duper exciting Sunday!!!

SIDE NOTE

Mom, I'm sorry you are upset by what I said. I sometimes think without thinking, if that makes any sense. If I hurt you, I am sorry. I am feeling crappy too and that does not bring out the best out of anyone. Let's try to work through this and get to being as happy as one can be in the lovely world we called life. It sucks, but it's a better alternative then death for the most part.

CUTE BABY PICTURE OF THE DAY. DOES ANYTHNG MORE NEED TO BE SAID???

Yes folks that's right only 67 more days til the supreme awesomeness of LOST is back once again. Please hurry. Please!!!!!!!!

Let's get away from the boring psych crap and gaze at some Man Candy. MMM me wanna lick!!!!

PSYCH VISIT

Well seems as though the lexapro I was on can make people worse so, due to that lovely fact, I am now off it. My diagnosis? Well in less than 90 mins it was something like social biopolar disorder. Not the manic high/lows which is what I thought but in the family so to speak. I am now on a baby dose of Zoloft and Klonopin. Took them both. The Klonopin did zip for me. I asked for Xanax or well hinted at it, but Nooooooo. When I call the good doc on Monday I will tell her it does squat. I have to have blood work done too to rule out thyroid or other issues. I see the shrink again on Dec 3rd. So far not sure how I feel about her but I'll try it for awhile. It may be that this was just the original diagnosis time (to figure it out) and go from there. She did talk more about heself then me. Helllooooo I need meds but I also need to talk. If she bites I will get a new one and a dude this time cause so far all the women I've seen have been as helpful as nothing. Sorry can't come up with a wittier analgoy. May be the meds. So that is my exciting psych visit except let's see, when I went to Walmart to get the meds, at first I couldn't find my prescription (It was between the passenger seat and the door) then the keys (door wasn't locked) which were out of the ignition and resting on that cup holder thing that comes out of the dashboard. Then inside the store I couldn't find my cell phone. I'm telling you it was a comedy of errors. I took a Klopin after and at least I didn't cry. Oh yeah then my battery practically was dead in the phone but I had a spare so all was saved. I will have to do some recharging this weekend.

Work is going good though. I am going in an hour early every day except Monday and I work the day after Thanksgiving which is all OT. So I will have money for Xmas gifts yipee. Don't really want to think about the holidays though as they are gonna suck cause I'll miss my friends, family and nieces. I may need a few klonopin that day or perhaps she'll give me something better. Or, I can beg my mother for some of her valium.!!!!! I have enough meds to open my own apothecary.

PINK

You know the singer, not the color. I heard her song "So what" on the radio and I really liked it. I'm not a pink fan per se but it was catchy. I added it to my playlist. Just thought you'd be interested to know. And if you aren't too bad you had to read it anyway didn't ya?


THANKS POOH

I got the book "Ghost Hunters" you sent and I will read it this weekend. It was thoughtful of you to think of me and send it. I love getting non junkmail. Not that I'm hinting to anyone else or anything......No, course not.


THANKS FOR BEING THERE

Audrey, Janis and Paula you have been a great support and knowing you are there does help more than I can say. And if I'm not talkative or quiet for awhile you know why. It has nothing to do with you and all with me. I'm trying to get well. Hoepfully I don't turn into Pete and become totally psycho drooling in some rubber room for years on end.


OBAMA

Obama, please make Hillary Secretary of State. If you don't I will be very upset and my have to do something drastic like down another klonpin. It won't be pretty. Hillary deserves it and since you practically stole the presidency from her, throw the woman a bone. My opinion of course, is there any other?

CAR ACCIDENT SURVIVIAL


Well my good friends and possibly family reading this, Iam home. A little worse for wear and SOAKED but otherwise. You will be glad to know I blew a tire. My dad changed it and is getting me a new one. Thank God for my Dad and Grandaddys money cause after payining all my bills do not have a lot left. Oh and thanks Jan for the walmart GC I used half and have $50 left for food.

DELETED FOR PRIVACYISSUES. I'm seeing a psych cause they can prescribe meds and damn you know I need my meds people.

So, right now not sure of much. Gonna see a shrink and see what that holds. I may stay here (I do like my job and I am doing well even though we've been bought out by Walgreen's Speciality PHarmacy) and I do have some OT coming up. THe people are nice as is my boss and for the most part it is not stressfull. Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be anyone to make frieds with as they are all older or youger than me. Or maybe it's me and I just don't know how to do it.

Perhaps I will go back to NH I don't know yet. If my father doesn't go then I'm not going. It will be hare with no place to live, no job, and the high cost of apts. I do have a nice one here I must admit that. And can you imagine having to move all this crap back and find a place to live. There goes Grandpas money for the most part.

DOn't think this has given up my dream of Calif for San Diego. I am going by hook or crook. I thought this was the way to do it as my parents told me it was but apparently we are all wrong and I need to get independent and more "emotionally well" with the help of psychs to get myself into the right frame to go. But I am going. There is nobody or nothing that will stop me from it except death it self. And even that won't keep me becuase as wacked as it may sound to you, I was meant (destined) to be there. Just maybe not as quickly as possible. I'm shooting for 45.

Thank you Paula, Janis, Audrey and all for being there for me. And for my parents who irritate the heck out of me (and vice versa) But I guess that's how it goes.

Damn it's late. I gotta go to bed. at least I don't have to be in work till 11:30. Goodnight and good mental health to us all.

MAKE IT STOP


This blog isn 't going to be funny or satirical. I need help. I don 't know what kind of help I n eed but Iam crying all the time, n ot happy, not eating and not sleeping. It seems n o matter where I go or what I do nothing helps. I don 't wan t to do an ythin gn or go anywhere. I wish this feelin g would end because I can 't stand it an ymore. ALL I can do is go to work and that takes a lot of effort. I can 't talk to an ybody because I just can 't bring myself to do it. If I tell my parents they will tell me to snap out it and deal with it. I can't. I don 't want to burden my friends with it. I just want to feel better one way or another.

PRESIDENT OBAMA

It's official, Obama is the next President of the United States. History has been made with the election of the first Africa-American President. Thank God we don't have to worry about Pallin for the time being but I'm sure she is going to find some way to keep herself in the public eye.

LOST

Look at that LOST counter on the right hand side! It's finally in the double digits. Woo hoo. Soon it's coming, soon I will get to feast on my half dressed Desmond! I can't wait!



ELECTION

Oh who will win tomorrow. I am voting for Obama. There I said it. It's no secret. I wanted to vote for Hillary and if that Pallin idiot were anywhere normal I might vote McCain hoping he'd croak and she would gain the top spot. But unfortunately, she is such an idiot my dead cat would make a better leader. So Obama it is. Either way history will be made: we will have the first Black President or the first female Vice President. It's about time!

POOH GETS SLICED AND DICED

My good friend Pooh will be in the hospital on Monday to have some guts yanked out. Good luck Girl, you will be fine!!!! Call me when you are able! Think of how much better you will feel when you are sans some guts!!!!!!!!

THANKS AUDREY FOR THE DELICIOUS DESMOND PIC!!

MMMM MMMMM GOOD!!!!!!

OBAMA MCCAIN DEBATE

Well it's the last debate til the election. Damn when I read that online I was like, wow, already? Although it seems like forever at the same time. Oh who will win and who will lose? I registered to vote here in Texas but I haven't gotten any card back yet. WTF??? I'm voting for Obama. No real reason, I just like him better then McCain and that Pallin chick.


ORANGE CRUSH WHERE ARE YOU?

After Pepsi, Orange Crush is my fave drink. But guess what? For some unholy reason it is hard to find in Texas. They have Sunkist up the butt but no Crush. Only in some stores can you find it and it's in the 6 pack BOTTLES. So archaic. I cannot understand what the hell is up with Texas not having orange crush. Is it a conspiracy against me? This is a mystery that demands to be solved.


MADONNA AND GUY SPLIT

Not that it's a surprise but Madonna and Guy Ritchie are divorcing. This news has hit me hard, almost as hard as when I learned that Hugh Hefners #1 Girlfriend Holly had left him. Oh god what is this world coming to?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO PAULA HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

Another year older, and hopefully wiser. Have a great day my friend. I wish I could be there with you but you are in my thoughts! Party hardy and have a drink on me!

BACK TO WORK

After several days of vacation it was back to work as usual. I discovered, however, that my seat was occupied by someone else. I was moved to my new team and had to unpack all my stuff and set it up again. Well guess its better than being fired. So my hours will be 11:30 to 8 until someone new gets hired. But I won't have to work many Saturdays so that's good. I like the job and the company so all in all things are good on the work front. And as Oct 1st my Benefits have kicked in. Yippee!!!!


GOODBYE JANIS BRICK ROAD

Sorry, I thought the title sounded catchy. Janis is now back to where she came from after departing lovely flat Texas. She may be back over New Year's Eve and if so we plan to visit the Choktow Casino and let loose with some partying, drinking and gambling. Sounds good to me!


FLASHBACK: TODAY WE LOOK AT SOME 70'S FORGOTTEN SONG GEMS

We are going to take a quick side trip back to the 70’s and rediscover some forgotten song gems from that era. Ready? And so I give to you: Billy Don’t be a Hero, Run Joey Run, The Night Chicago Died, The night that the lights went out in Georgia and Seasons in the Sun. Good God those songs were like three minute novels with tragedy and death being sung to a ticky-tacky refrain.

The 70’s were not a fun decade. I for one am SOOO glad I wasn’t a teenager for this swill. Can you imagine dancing at your prom to Billy don’t be a hero? Yikes. However, I do have to give props to Run Joey Run…”Daddy please don’t it wasn’t his fault he means so much to me, daddy please don’t we’re gonna get married….” And compare that with Madonna’s Papa don’t Preach in the 80’s “Papa don’t preach, I’m in trouble deep, papa don’t preach, I’ve been losing sleep…..But I made up my mind I’m keeping my baby…ooh I’m gonna keep my baby…” My how teen pregnancy changed in song throughout the decades. I’m too lazy to look for 90’s or millennium years examples so this will have to do ya!

LOST

I haven't forgotten my fave show Lost nor my hunk o man Desmond. I am eagerly awaiting January for the new shows. I am going to be so bummed when the last season airs the year after this one. Well at least I'll have the DVDs to analyze endlessly and discuss with over Lostphiles for the next oh I don't know, decades.

GOOD LUCK, GOOD BYE BUT NOT GOOD RIDDANCE

Pooh is now winging her way back across the country. She left about 7 am this morning. I got up, said Good bye and then did a bit of cleaning and laundry before going back to bed for several hours. I am now all prepared for my day of upcoming work. I have Tuesday off but work on Saturday between 9-3. This should be my last Saturday for awhile. I think I will head to the library at some point to get my Library card now that I finally got my Driver's license and I will look into joining a church. I know, I know. But I'm doing it more to meet people then to become filled with the self righteous indignation of unyielding religious fervor. Never fear, my dirty disgusting mind will not change and I will still love reading my true crime/serial killer/horror books.

So Jan is gone but may be back up again over New Year's which wold be fantastic. If that's the case we want to go to this Indian Casino that's about an hour away. Should be fun and give me something to look forward too.

My new "position" starts this week at work although I don't know when I will be moved or when I will start training. I don't get anymore money yet, but I'm sure I will eventually if I do a good job. At least get a decent raise in April. I'm planning on using any tax refund to go to LA again this year or perhaps San Diego. I got an email form the Aetna Supe in San Diego who is still keeping me in mind which is great. There may be a possibility of Customer Service jobs next Spring/Summer. Cool!!!


HAPPINESS COME IN MANY PLACES....

And thanks to my best bud Paula, she has taken the offending Journey "cough cough" video down and now I can have peace. Steve Perry is king and anyone that thinks otherwise is gonna have to deal with me kicking their ass from here to kindgom come.

NO ARMADILLOS

Pooh was hoping to see an Armadillo but no such luck. We saw some bunnies around the complex and that was it. I did see an dead Armadillo the other day while coming to or from work which was quite a sight to behold. Well, maybe next time we can take a ride to the outskirts of Dallas and see some of those famous ranches we hear tell of.


JANET JACKSON HAS MYSTERIOUS DISEASE

Is she preggers, or perhaps all that yo-yo dieting has made major havoc to her system . Hell, JLO and others were singing when they were the size of Whales so I doubt Ms Jackson if your nasty is having that particular problem.


MYSPACE

I have now figured out my space and I am trolling/whoring out for friends. I have Ron Jeremy and Jenna Jameson as part of my peeps, and I know you are SOOO jealous. Yeah so what, they ar porn. They bleed blood just like the rest of us. If I liked chicks I'd go for Jenna. I like dudes, but wouldn't go for Ron. He is good for a laugh though. So check ou myspace. You will find the link on the right side of this blog.


JOURNEY ANYWAY YOU WANT IT!!! AND I WANT ME SOME

(and yes, I know it ain't got no sound, but who needs sound when you got Perry's gorgeous face to concentrate on? Also, I've been having major problems getting this damn video up so if anyone has and suggestions, let me know.

Journey - anyway you want it

ANTIQUE MALL

Well my friends, the term "antique mall" must be used very lightly. The place we went to was one big store with alot of older and antique stuff. The rest of the places in the mall were not antique places, case in point TJ Maxx. The Maxx for the Minimum my ass. Anyway, we were not impressed AGAIN with where we went.

We did go to Krispy Kreme which we enjoyed immensely and Pooh did take some pics to memoralize the yummy warm donuts. We also partook of some sweet tea at Mc D's which was excellent. We then headed to the "regular" mall and did some damage at Victoria Secrets. And no, we could not pass up when we went by the Godiva store for the second time. We bought some dark chocolate covered pretzels, YUMMMMMY and I got some dark choc covered cherries. So, we did have fun there.

To round out the day/evening Pooh slaved her ass over a hot stove to make me some Chinese (or is that Shepherd's) pie which was mighty tasty!! I got my hair cut again a la Victoria Beckham and we also dragged some more of my shit from the garage into the apartment.
And now, we are blogging our day, eating the aforementioned choch pretzels, drinking some alchol and umm.. smoking. Yes, smoking something that had been put away and was a treasure to find amongst all my packed stuff. And so on this last night of Poohs visit, we blog and get trashed. And much fun was had by all!!!!


OJ SIMPSON: THE GLOVE FINALLY FITS

Mr Simpson was convicted of a whole host of crimes (save the murder of his ex wife and her friend) and is now facing a possible sentence of life in jail. And who says there is no justice in this world. Well maybe there ain't but this time OJ is gonna have alot of time to contemplate his misdeeds. Sorry peeps right now I'm too out of it to be funny. HEY, don't you dare say what you are thinking that I'm never funny to begin with! I heard you!!!


THANKS PAULA!

I can now breathe easy and sleep peacefully knowing that the offending "video" and I use that term loosely, is now off Paula's Myspace. Thank you, you are a good friend for removing that piece of filth that was a stain to the good name of Journey. Both Steve and I thank you!!!!

DEALY PLAZA


To put it mildly, Dealy Plaza bit the big one. Yep we wasted a good hour of our time and about $18 bucks to park and go inside. All it was is some pictures and a voice recorded "tour" of some information on the JFK shooting. We saw the window where LHO (Lee Harvey Oswald) shot out from and the infamous Grassy Knoll (which really, was like a major let down) and that's about it. No memorabilia, no gun, no bloody shirt...ZIP. Yes color me morbid but I wanted to see some some bloody stuff or brain spattered seat cushions, anything. We took some pictures outside cause they won't let you take any inside (I have no clue why). We walked a bit around Dallas and it was okay. The weather was nice and the buildings were tall and interesting. But other than that, BORING. Now LA on the other hand....Oh don't get me started on California!!!!


ANTIQUE MALL

Tomorrow we are planning to go to an "antique mall" which is a mall that sells well, duh...antiques. We are also going to get gas for the car (wow how exciting!) get the mail (another heart pounder) do some shopping and Pooh aka Sarah Palin is gonna cook up some Chinese pie. Oh yes, we will also bring some more stuff in from my garage that needs to go into the new apartment. And good news for me, I am getting a flat screen TV for Xmas from my parents to go into my living room and it has a DVD slot right in the side! Cool!!!!

80's FORGOTTEN SONG GEMS

Why Can't this be love? by Van Halen (minus David Lee) and Armagedon It by Def Leppard. And these came to mind cause as I was unpacking I noticed I had the 45's!!!! Picture sleeves and all my friends. And no, I will not be selling on Ebay at this time!

TEXAS CHINESE FOOD

If you have seen my my space blog, which thanks to the help of one my bestest buds Pooh who helped me pimp it out and teach me to use it, then you know that we partook of some Chinese food tonight. I've been having a craving and needed to satisfy it right quick as we like to say here in Texas. Well, I guess I won't be getting that craving filled until next year when I head back to the beauty of New England which has the best damn Chinese food ever. Texas, I'm sorry, but your Chinese food tastes like Crap. Literally. If you are in Texas PLEASE for all that is holy in this universe, DO NOT get the Chinese. Sonic my friends, is your better bet.


SARAH PALIN IN THE LONE STAR STATE?

Ms Palin is in my living room and has just killed the biggest bug in the history of man. No, I am not talking about McCain. HA HA. Actually, my friend Janis is staying with me and she's just a pair of glasses shy of making a living doing Sarah Palin impersonations at parties.


DEALY PLAZA

The death hags are off tomorrow to visit the place where JFK had his brains shot out. We will bring you updates tomorrow. Hopefully we can find some other morbid places to visit. Death is everywhere!!!

RIP PAUL NEWMAN

1980's FORGOTTEN SONG GEMS

Remember Solitaire by Laura Branigan? Did ya know she was dead? Yep, died of an aneurysm some years back. Apparently her Dad and Grandfather both died of brain aneurysms and when she got a bad headache that lasted two weeks she thought it was stress and didn't go to the Dr. I'd say in retrospect that was a serious mistake on her part. Anyhoo enough of that morbid stuff. The next ditty is He's so Shy by the Pointer Sisters. Don't hear that one much on the radio. A darn shame.

CLAY AIKEN IS GAY???

No, it cannnot be true, Clay Aiken CANNOT be gay. I mean, who knew? He is such a picture of manliness and raw beef cake that it's just unthinkable!!! How were we all fooled for so long? I just cannot believe this. I am in total shock. Actually, as you probably know, I am being so sarcastic that you need to wade through this paragraph. Anybody who has any common sense knew Aiken was gay. I think he waited til his career was waning to use this "announcement" as publicity. Somehow I find Lindsay Lohan finally almost admitting she is in a same sex relationship more news worthy and "surprising" if you will, then Clay Aiken confirming what everyone and the Pope already knew as fact.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

To Michael, John, Janis and Audrey!!!! All my peeps are having bdays this month. My hand is cramping from sending out so many cards! And Audrey, get well soon girl!!!

GOOD WISHES

I send out good wishes to Travis Barker and DJ AM who are recovering from 2nd and 3rd degree burns sustained in the plane crash of last week. Both are expected to make a full recovery. It's gonna be a rough, painful road. My thoughts are with you. (Yes, I know, I'm not making fun of them or whining or doing anything sarcastic. Even *I* have feelings!!!)

GEORGE MICHAEL

Good 'ol George was arrested YET AGAIN in a Men's bathroom. This time it was for drugs and God knows what else. Seriously, is the guy that bored that he has to cruise Men's rooms late at night? Come visit me George, I could use the company and my place doesn't smell of sweat, urine and other bodily functions best not named. Well, at least not YET!!!! Someone needs to wake him up before he go go goes to jail. HA HA!!! I made myself laugh. Pardon my pun. No, acutally don't.


1980's FORGOTTEN SONG GEMS

Let's start out with one of the 80's "Supergroups" Asia and Only Time Will Tell. Then we'll move into The Glamorous Life by Prince Protege Sheila E. And finally how about The Warrior by Scandal? "Shooting at the walls of heartache bang bang I am the Warrior." Yes, classic and immortal words that really should be sewn into a Sampler.

GET WELL SOON DJ AM AND TRAVIS BARKER!!!!!

A NEW PICTURE JUST FOR PAULA







1980's FORGOTTEN SONG GEMS

Today’s items feature “Sidewalk Talk” by Jellybean Benitez, who was a hot DJ in the 80’s and a former boyfriend of Madonna’s. The song features Madonna singing the chorus as well. Then we go to a harder rocking song “Feel it Again” by Honeymoon Suite. Sorry, I have no trivia information on them except to say, hey, never hear about them much now do ya? And last, but not least, “Kyrie” by Mister Mr. Nice original band name there I might add, just a mite sarcastically.

CARTMAN PICKS VICE PRESIDENT RUNNING MATE

Stewie Griffin will kick Palin's butt!!!!!




1980's FORGOTTEN SONG GEMS

Here's some oldies but goodies for ya. "My girl" by Chiliwack (aka Gone, Gone, Gone she been gone so long...)and what about "Morning Train" by Sheena Easton? Oh and here's one you barely ever hear on the radio, "Sweetheart" by Franke and the Knockouts.




HURRICANE FIZZLES OUT IN DALLAS


Well, Hurricane Ike has come and gone through Dallas and we got some drizzle a bit of wind and maybe a half hour downpour out of it. That's it. No exciting or scary weather crisis here. However, Houston got hit pretty hard as well as the coastal communities of Texas. Now, what irritates me is the idiots who decided to RIDE IT OUT. The Govenor of the states says something to the effect of, "you stay you face certain death" but still, there were idiots who decided to stay. And now, said idiots are on their rooftops begging for rescue. HELLO???? Yes, let's put rescuers lives in danger because you were stupid and didn't leave when you had plenty of time and opportunity to do so. Why are people so inherently stupid? I need answers now.

80's FORGOTTEN SONG GEMS


Let's begin at the early 80's today (and it might actually be 1979 going into 1980) with the song that made Dr. Pepper lovin David Naughton a one time pop star,"Makin' It". This song was from the short lived TV show of the same name and yep, you guessed it my friends, I not only watched it but I was a fan. I think the show lasted about 4 episodes. And onto the next song, a ballad from Frisco Jones himself (I was a big General Hospital fan at this time, SHUT UP!) Jack Wagner's "All I need." And the last offering for today is the frothy hit "Baby Love" by Regina. I don't think any of these people had more than one hit!!


NOT IN NH ANYMORE......

...Guess what I saw today on my drive into work???? A Coyote. Yes, that is correct Sir. A freaking Coyote. And a few days before that I heard a whole pack of them howling as I was going into my parent's apartment. The Lone Star State is teeming with wild dogs. AHHHHH.




MY VOTE FOR THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES IS:


This blog has been approved by Eric Cartman for President



MAN CANDY: LOST'S DESMOND HUME

1980's FORGOTTEN SONG GEMS

Well here's one that I remember when I had a crush on a guy in junior high and I used to sit in the library and stare at him and it was made ever more poignant with this song playing in the background "Sad Eyes" by Robert John. Go on, listen to it and not get choked up, I dare ya! And then there's the peppier (and 45 owned by yours truly) "Hot Rod Hearts" by Robbie Dupree who also gave us this 1980's hit, "Steal Away". And last, but not least, a one hit wonder (I think) "Is it You?" by Lee Rittenour.


THE LARGE HADRON COLLIDER: AKA BLACK HOLES, ARMAGEDDON AND DEATH

What is it and what does it mean to you? Well my un scientific friends, the LHC as those in the know like to call it, is the world's largest and highest-energy particle-accelerator complex, intended to collide opposing beams of protons with very high kinetic energy. Its main purpose is to explore the validity and limitations of the Standard Model, the current theoretical picture for particle physics . It is theorized that the collider will confirm the existence of the Higgs Boson, the observation of which could confirm the predictions and missing links in the Standard Model, and could explain how other elementary particles acquire properties such as mass.

HA HA. I got that explanation from Wikipedia, do you really think I'm that intelligent? Of course you do! But alas, I am not. So let me try and explain this in layman's terms shall I? Basically the LHC is spinning around these particles at a very very high speed and then will collide them together in hopes of finding out what happened after the "Big Bang" which created the universe. Scientists are hoping to find the "Higgs Boson" which is affectionally called The God Particle. This is the unobserved particle which supposedly smashed into the other particles helping to create life as we know it.

Now, the bad news. Come on, there is always BAD NEWS in anything scientifc amirite? Course I am. There are those who say that this lovely little experiment could create black holes which, in theory, could swallow the earth. In theory, mind you. Most reputable scientists say tiny black holes could be created but would disappear just as quickly and pose no threat. So, which theory would you like to believe? As for me, I am hoping for the NOT getting swallowed by a black hole one to prevail, but heck, I'm an optimist. So, as this experiment continues in the next few months, I guess we'll find out just who is right. Maybe if we are lucky, only people like JLO, Miley Cyrus and OJ Simpson will be sucked up into outer space.

1980's FORGOTTEN SONG GEMS


Who can forget that catchy little song “Crush on you” by the Jets? Okay, you did, which is why the title of this is “Forgotten 80’s Song gems.” But now that I’ve reminded you I bet you can picture the video with the gaggle of little Jet kids dancing their hearts out! And what about “Right on Track” by the Breakfast Club, which didja know used to be the band Madonna was in before she hit it big. It’s true. And lastly, a track when I first heard it I thought it was his Royal Badness Prince singing, “Oh Sheila” by Ready for the World. And scarily enough, I own that 45. Fire away.



ERIC CARMEN'S GOT DRUNK EYES


From TMZ: Eric Carmen (AKA the dude who sang "Hungry Eyes" from the movie Dirty Dancing) was popped Tuesday at 7:00 PM in Orange, Ohio after the dude hit a fire hydrant. The first clue he was wasted -- when cops asked him for his ID, he handed them a credit card. Cops then found a half-empty bottle of Grey Goose in the front seat.According to the polic report, Carmen, who was also in the Raspberries ('memba "Overnight Sensation"), blew a .23, nearly three times the legal limit.

From ME: OMG go to TMZ.COM and take a look at Eric Carmen's mugshot. Wow. Drunk, Botoxed Old eyes. There are just some things one cannot unsee.

1980's FORGOTTEN SONG GEMS

Today's offerings are "Kayleigh" by Marillion (yeah I know, who the heck?) which is a beautiful haunting song and "Alibis" by Sergio Mendes which is one of my personal favorites outside of anything Journey related (the REAL Journey, not that pseudo band that is hacking its way across the country now).


DONNY AND MARIE IN VEGAS

I know, I know, it sounds like an oxymoron but it's true. The Osmond siblings are set to begin a 26 week run at the Flamingo showroom starting September 9th. Wow. D&O in Sin City. I hope we don't hear about Donny picking up hookers on the Vegas strip or see film of Marie on Entertainment Weekly scarfing herself silly at a buffet! Watch out Vegas, Mormon toothiness is about to invade your turf! I, for one, think Vegas will win the war. Just wait, Donny and Marie are gonna turn into heathens now!!!


SARAH PALIN PARODY VIDEO

There is a hilarious send up of potential VP Sarah Palin set to the tune of "I kissed a girl" by Katie Perry. The video is hysterical and made me laugh so hard I almost wanted to vote for McCain. Almost. If you too want to view this piece of funny then just click your heels together three times and...no, kidding, just click HERE.

1980's FORGOTTEN SONG GEM


Today’s action packed forgotten 80’s gem is two songs from……(wait for it)….El Debarge. Who??? Who’s Johnny?!! No, really, that’s the name of one of the songs, “Who’s Johnny” from the brilliant motion picture, Short Circuit. Please note, that last bit was written with sarcastic emphasis. The other song is a gentler, sweeter ballad, “Who’s holding Donna now.” Hey wait, I just noticed both songs start with the word who’s. Hmm…wonder who was running out of ideas? Guess we know, since Mr Debarge has had nary a hit since. Of course, the answer to the question could be: Who’s Johnny who’s holding Donna now?” Nah, that’s just stupid.


LOST MARATHON

Lost Marathon is on Sci Fi Channel in 8 days!!!!!!! I need some Lost to tide me over til January! And I'm seriously lacking in Season 2 episodes, I need to see all the Tailie intrigue I missed. Oh Lost, how I've missed ya!!!

1980's FORGOTTEN SONG GEM:

Today's awesome 80's track is a little ol song called "Tarzan Boy" by Baltimora. It's got a great beat AND you can dance to it!!! Anyhoo, I think Baltimora died of AIDS back in the day, but damn, didn't he leave us a great song???? Yes, he did. Thanks Baltimora, you shall live in 80's pop music FOREVA!!!



NEW CHICK VP CANDIDATE

Well I suppose you are wondering what I think about this new VP from the frozen tundra of Alaska. I shudder to think of the never ending flipping snow. But, I am digressing, must be from all that damn WHITE! All I can say is, Sarah Palintall (my attempt at somehow trying to link the VP's name with that children's book: Sarah, Plain and Tall--yeah, I know, not funny....) ain't no Hilary. And while I want a woman in the top job badly, I'm gonna have to go with Obama. Obama, I got your back dude. No, it doesn't mean much, but it's all I can do.



I WON AN IPOD!!!!

Okay, not an IPOD but an IPOD shuffle. But that ain't the point. The point is I. WON. SOMETHING. I never win anything. And usually when I do it's stuff I already have: case in point, the Journey Frontiers album I won from 16 Magazing. But again, I won. Hey wait a minute, so what??? I won stuff I already have! I don't have an IPOD shuffle though so I am greatful. And perhaps, just perhaps, I could give it away at Xmas to a needy child. Wait a minute, a needy child already has it--ME! Phew, that solves that dilemma!

DAVID BLAINE

Yeah, you know who David Blaine is. He's that magician dude who froze himself in a block of ice and stayed underground in a glass coffin. There's also a bunch of other wacky and weird stunts he's done but if I name them all, I'll be here forever typing. So, in my never ending effort to bring funny videos to the masses, to bring a smile to the depressed faces of my legions (yes, I said legions) of readers, I bring this little gem to you. It is hysterical both for the dead on Blaine impersonation but also for the reactions of the hilarious gay guys that Blaine "terrorizes". These self same guys also wrote the video. With that build up you know you must watch. Yes, you must. I command it and I bring you this link which will transport you to hilarityville if you will only CLICK HERE



1980's FORGOTTEN SONG GEMS

Today's gem is a song that you probably haven't thought about in a long time. Well, maybe you never thought about it. But that's why *I* am here, to bring those memories flooding back. And the winner is: "We don't have to take our clothes off " by Jermaine Stewart.

Now just try to get that refrain outta your head!

THE BARRY (EFFING) GIBB TALK SHOW


I believe I have mentioned the illustrious Barry Gibb talk show in this blog before, however, I think it bares repeating because it is so damn funny. If I'm feeling a bit down or depressed all I have to do is watch it and I'm laughing my ass off and humming the theme song. Everyone needs a little Barry Gibb (and his brother Robin) in their life. To see the wonderment for yourself: Click here

BARRY GIBB TALK SHOW OPENING SONG:


Barry & Robin Gibb: [turn and sing falsetto to the tune of "Nights on Broadway"]

Here we are...
In a room full of strangers
Discussin’ politics...
And the issues of the daaaa-aaaay

Barry & Robin Gibb: [harmonizing]

Well I want to taaaaaalk to you...
Though you may not want me to
I’m still gonna taaaaalk to you...
I don’t care what you saaaay

[Gibbs begin dancing as disco ball descends]

Talkin’ it up
On the Barry Gibb Talk Show
Talkin’ ‘bout issues
Talkin’ ‘bout real important issues

Talkin’ it up
On the Barry Gibb Talk Show
Talkin’ 'bout politics
In this crazy, crazy to-o-own oh yeah! Oh yeah...


BARRY GIBB TALK SHOW ENDING SONG:


Barry Gibb: [talking] We have been...

[Gibbs begin dancing as disco ball descends]

Talkin' it up
On the Barry Gibb Talk Show
Talkin' 'bout chest hair
Talkin' 'bout crazy gold medallions

Talkin' it up...
On the Barry Gibb Talk Show
Talkin' 'bout politics...
In this crazy, crazy to-o-own. Oh yeah, oh yeah...

[Gibbs continue to make noises in melody]

IRAN SO FAR AWAY: Funny Stuff

Okay this is like old news but I love this video and it cracks me up and it's catchy! Andy Samberg and Adam Levine aren't too bad on the 'ol eyes either. This is one of those SNL Shorts about the Iranian President set to some cool music by Aphex Twin. Go check it out: Click here


And the words for those who want to join in and sing along:


Andy Samberg & Adam Levine© to NBC and SNL Lyrics:

They say true love comes only once in a lifetime
and even though we're from opposite ends of the earth,
my heart tells me you're the one for me.

Mahmoud

I remember when it started, saw you on the news
you were hating gays, I was eating food
but I was feeling you, and even though I disagreed with almost
everything you said

you aint wrong to me,
so strong to me, you belong to me
Like a very hairy Jake Gyllenhaal to me

Mahmoud make my heart beat right out of my chest
my mind says no but my body says yes
Nuclear threat, the only threat I see is the threat of you not coming home with me.
Our love for each other's like when atoms collide
Can't express how I feel Ay yo Adam let's ride

And Iran, Iran so far away is your home, but in my heart you'll stay

He ran, for the president of Iran
we ran together to a tropical island
my man, Mahmoud is known for rilin'smiling,
if he can still do it then I can

they call you weasel, they say your methods are medieval
you can play the Jews I can be your Jim Caviezel
S&M, nestlin' when we're wrestlin
'You can be the port that I park my vessel in
So I try to mute the tv but you can still see me
with your sleepy brown eyes, butter pecan thighs
And your hairy butt...Yeah.

And Iran, Iran so far away
come home, and in my arms you'll stay
Used to look at the stars and dream
round the world same stars were seen
And a twinkle in your eyes ...Mahmoud

Talk smooth to me, without a tie
your pants high waisted, damn so fly.
We can take a trip to the animal zoo
and laugh at all the funny things that animals do
Like Eugene (Levy) you got me straight trippin' boo
hope you look in my eyes and say I'm trippin' too
you say Iran don't have the bomb
but they already do you should know by now, it's you

And Iran, Iran so far away
is your home, but in my heart you'll stay

You crazy for this one Mahmoud
you can deny the holocaust all you want
but you can't deny that there's something between us
I know you say there's no gays in Iran
but you're in New York now baby
it's time to stop hiding
and start living .....


WHAT THE HELL OBAMA????

So Obama has picked his stinking VP and it ain't Hillary. I'm bumming. I wanted her for VP when she was no longer in the running for the top job. Now we got some old white dude who looks like an aging Yetti. I am not a happy camper.

AUDREY

Hang in there girlfriend, things will be fine. But I must say, thanks for all the drama and juicy stuff. It's better then any TV show or Movie. I'm vicariously living through you so please, keep the gossip coming!!!

THE ANSWER TO PEACE AND WORLD HARMONY


Yes, I have the answer. It's very simple and quite majestic in the sheer brilliance of it all. Forget that stupid "Mama Mia" movie with all the ABBA songs. How many damn movies have we had lately with ABBA assaulting us? Alot. Yes, ABBA songs are catchy and frothy and fun. I agree. But ABBA has worn out it's pop welcome. It's time for something new. Barry Manilow. Oh you know you love Barry Manilow songs, secretly way deep down inside. Who the hell can't get into "It's a Miracle" or "Copacabana" or any of the other zillion trillion BM (as I like to call him) songs.

But what would even be better than Barry Manilow songs? I am going to tell you. The answer is very simple. Steve Perry sings Barry Manilow OR Steve does Barry. Now get your minds out of the gutter! It's fantastic. Steve Perry does an entire album of Barry songs!!!! I am so astounded by the thought of it I can barely even type all this down. Can you just imagine the videos? SP doing Copacabana?! Someone fan me I am about to faint.

Pseudo Journey be DAMNED STRAIGHT TO HELL! Perry is gonna take those Barry songs and he is gonna make them his own. He is going straight to the top of the Mother Effin charts and he ain't never coming down! STEVE DOES BARRY remains at the top of the charts for the 10th year in a row. Oh lordy how does he do it? In point of fact, after three years no one else releases anything new because NOTHING can compete/compare to Steve harmonizing Barry. Music as we know it becomes Steve singing the Barry songs. There is NOTHING else and no one needs or wants anymore. Perfection has now been realized and world peace settles across the globe! Wars end. The energy crisis is solved. The world settles into a Cinderella time of love and harmony as Steve sings Barry.

**Yes I know that every instance of Steve Perry has been bolded in beauteous color. Now you tell me, who the hell else deserves that privilege?! No one damn it!!***


BATMAN VERBALLY ABUSES MOM AND SISTER

Christian Bale AKA hot ass Batman was brought into the UK police pokey or whatever they call it there to answer q's about harassment of the aforementioned mom and sis. What the..... Nice how Mommie Dearest and sibling wait til the night of the UK Dark Knight premiere. Apparently, in the UK they have such a charge as VERBAL ABUSE which if it were on the books in the good old USA not one of our citizens would be free. We'd all be in jail!!!! I for one, am on Christian's side and think his family is a bunch of money hungry whack jobs. Somebody call the Joker there's work to be done here.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ME

I have paid off my Bank of stinking America credit card. I called them today and told them to terminate my account forthwith (always wanted to use that in a sentence--hee hee) and of course, I had to listen to a spiel about keeping the card blah blah blah...CANCEL my account NOW! They wanted to know why. WHY??? Cause I just paid off the damn thing and I don't want to rack up anymore debt kthanx. BYE BYE BOA credit card may I never ever see you again. Yes, I do have one credit card for those of you who are probably asking that question right now. I will pay that off and then I will be in the land of DEBT FREE--how sweet it is. I will keep the card though for emergencies and the like. But as God is my witness I will never charge unneccesarily again! (I quantify that with what Scarlett said at the end of GWTW however: "Tomorrow is another day.") Pray for me and give me strength!

FOOD FOR THOUGHT:

Here is a link to a very interesting article about life after death and the conscious mind. Yes, it's late, I'm surfing the web and I'm getting morbid. What else is new? Yes, I know, but if you read it you will see that it is actually not morbid but actually funny, insightful and dare I say it, spiritual? Don't worry, I am not going religious wacko. Trust. And here is the link: Click here


LOST

Damn do I miss this show. And how long is it til January? Good lord, I better double up on my meds or I'll never make it. HA HA. I need a Desmond fix!!!!

TEXAS

I'm in the lone star state now and it is way different from NH. It's hot. Everyday. It looks the same. Everyday. Who'd have thought I would miss NH??? Of course, ask me the same question in FEBRUARY and you'll probably get a different response. I miss my friends, my family and my nieces but I hopefully will be working soon. Let's keep our fingers crossed that my background and urine tests come through. God I hope that Heroin I shot yesterday doesn't show up and I pray my Communism ties are not discovered.

TEXAS WACKY NEWS STORY

A Houston man (I'm in Dallas thank the lord) was fatally stabbed for having smelly feet. Yes, that's right, he had some really bad foot odor and therefore his roommate had to knife him, as anyone would do in a similar situation. And a cop quotes the dude: "The defendant said the victim had smelly feet." Another roommate, a woman, said she heard the men arguing about foot order. And thus, the dude stabbed the stinky feet guy 35 times. Can't we all just get along?? Wouldn't it have been easier to go out and get some Dr Scholls? Maybe they don't sell those in the great state of Texas! Yee ha.


QUOTE OF THE DAY, WEEK, MONTH, WHATEVER

Occam's Razor: "All other things being equal, the solution with the fewest assumptions is preferrable." Thus my friends, OJ did it.



DID YA KNOW????

JLo is spending up to $1000 smackers for her little dragon twins outfits and she will not let them where the same one twice? NOW YOU DO!

LOST FIVE SECOND SEASON FINALE RECAP:


DESMOND Still alive and still have dressed.


More in-depth info coming soon!

LOST WITHDRAWL

Much like Jack with his Oxycontin addiction, I am needing me a fix of Lost and fast. But no, my friends, it is not on tomorrow. I must wait yet another week to see the 2 hour finale. Not only that, but they are airing the first part of the finale again with extra footage! If this isn't must see television I don't know what is! It isn't a spoiler or anything to say, but I will tell ya, cause I can't keep my yap shut. Remember the story the O6 concocted about how there was 8 that survived the inital plane crash? Well, that extra footage will reveal who they were. It was Boone, Libby and someone else whose name I can't remember at this second. The producers say that they have absolutely no bearing on the story, they just needed some names to put in the lie. So there you go. Watch it next week and you can find out the third dead Lostie my little brain has blanked out on.

And the mystery of who is gonna be in the Coffin will be revealed. One person who it is NOT, is Michael. Yes, that is a statement of fact. One of the people it COULD be includes Locke, Ben and Desmond. Now I'm sure TPTB (the powers that be) do not want to give me a heart attack or cause me to end up next to Hurley in the insane asylum. So please, for the love of all that is holy and Lost, DO NOT KILL DESMOND!!!!!

I am currently a basket case awaiting the Season Finale and I am trying SOOOOO hard to not read any spoilers. The entire plot for the Season Finale is online and I am not going to do what I did last year. Yes, I knew about the Flash Forward and Jack in a drug fueled rage yelling "Kate we have to go baaackk..." While the episode was still awesome, I am sure I would have had a major WTF moment if I hadn't known. So, I will now try my hardest to not peek at any spoiler sites. It's hard, yes, but I think I can do it. Desmond, with the open shirt gorgeousness that you are, give me strength! Amen Brutha!!!!


COOL INFO FROM TPTB VIA LATEST LOST PODCAST:

1. ABC will re-air part one of There's No Place Like Home before the finale with an extended press conference scene. (the names of three dead Losties!!!!)
2. We will probably be seeing Walt again... soon.
3. Carlton's favorite character is Sawyer, while Damon's is Jack.
4.Damon said that Jack, Ben and Widmore can not die until the Island is done with them.

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME --PART I

There's no place like home, there's no place like home, repeated Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz and she was magically and happily wisked back home via the ruby slippers. Not so much for our Oceanic 6. Sitting there on the plane ride back to Hawaii no one was smiling or excited to be free of the Island and the prospect of imminent civilization. The whole atmosphere was best characterized by the pilots flying them home, one of whom was clasping a rabbit's foot:"We need this thing. With the cargo we got back there. Bad Mojo." Whoa. If the pilots are saying that, it can't be good.

Jack, as ever, has to speak for everybody. And then suddenly, what we never thought possible way back from episode one has happened: our Losties are off the Island. Well, some of them. They greet their families, save for Kate and Sayid, and mechanically say their story to the reporters gathered. As I said ,way back in episode one, we would have thought of this homecoming as an ending to the show. But not now. It's just the beginning.

So I was wrong last week. I guess Jack wasn't a complete idiot for taking the sat phone and following the signal. Apparently, that's what Lapidus wanted. Well okay, I'm wrong. I still think Jack was stupid, and I'm sticking to that! Sawyer and Miles catch up with Jack and Kate, Aaron is handed off to Kate and off go our heroes to find the helicopter. I love how Sawyer got that little dig in to Jack when he told him how the freighter animals tried to kill them, "just like Locke said they would." And knockout! Sawyer shoots and he scores.

LIES LIES LIES.....

The O6 lies about Kate being Aaron's mom, Jin dying in the plane and how they washed up on the Island of Mumbata. We don't know who told them to tell this story or exactly why they concocted it, but I'm sure that will be answered in the 2 hour finale. Hey if Nicole Kidman is 6 months preggers and looks like she just ate a big meal, then Kate could have been and no one noticed when the Marshalls apprehended her in Australia.


WERE OFF TO SEE THE ORCHID, THE WONDERFUL ORCHID OF OZ

Hurley, Ben and Locke are on the way to move the Island when Ben makes a pit stop and unburies a box with a mirror, binoculars and some saltines! Ben signals someone with the mirror and seems to be back in control of things again. A big change from last week when he seemed ready to cede defeat to Locke. Who was he signalling? If I were to take a stab at it, I would guess he's signalling Richard and Co to meet him at the Orchid for the hijinks that are about to ensue. Ben tells Locke it's "none of his business" when he asks what the signal was. So much for Locke being in charge. Jacob/Christian may have told Locke to move the Island, but it's clear that Ben is the one who knows how to do it and is in control as ever.

HOSTILE TAKE OVER

Not the Hostiles, but a business take over. Sun is pissed and she's putting daddy in his place. She's got controlling ownership of his company and dammit, he better respect her! Could the O6 be in on it with Sun, are they the "five bank accounts" that Paik's cohorts were speaking about? Perhaps they are all in on it together because they suspect Paik's Dharma involvement and they are going to use the company resources to get back to the Island? Well, it's a theory. I didn't say it was good one!

SURPRISE!!!!

It's Hurley's party and he'll hurl a Jesus statue if he wants to! I definitely heard whispers just like the ones on the Island before Hurley discovers the guests waiting for him outside. It's just another push in the direction of insanity for poor Hugo! And when Daddy Cheech Marin shows him the car and the odometer reads the same as the NUMBERS, well, that's about all Hurley can stand. I had to laugh as he lumbered off trying to run away.

UH OH

Keamy's men have made it to the Orchid before Ben and pals. That cannot be good. But never fear, Ben is prepared to sacrifice himself so that Locke can get inside the Orchid and do whatever it is he needs to do. Keamy puts a gun to Ben's head and then poor Ben gets smacked down for about the millionth time in the show. How many punches can this guy take? Someone needs to alert the Guiness people.

SEXY BACK

Good God did Desmond look fine on the freighter. Oops, sorry, I digress. Okay, I'm fine now. Daniel dumps off a bunch of Losties and Sun and Jin come face to face with old buddy Michael! Someone hand them a tissue, it's gonna be a tear fest. The good news, the engines are fixed. The bad news, there's a ton of explosives ready to blow the freighter folks to smithereens. This is especially bad news for me, since Desmond just happens to be on that freighter. If Desmond goes bye bye, I am gonna lose it big time. Could Desmond be the one in the coffin at the end of Season Three? NOOOOOO!!!!!

YOU HAVE A SISTER

Christian's memorial service seemed like a real snooze fest until Jack meets a mysterious stranger who spills the news that Daddy Dearest fathered another child out of wedlock. And that person is none other than Claire!!! Cue the music. I thought I was watching an episode of General Hospital for a moment! Aaron has a grandmama who is looking mighty good after coming out of a coma and all. See, it is just like General Hospital! Jack looks like he could use a dose of Oxycontin after that piece of news.

THE OTHERS ARE BACK!!!

Richard comes calmly out of the jungle as a bunch of Others aim some extreme firepower on Sayid and Kate. I don't think they mean harm. Kate and Sayid are lucky it was them and not the Fearsome Freighties that found them. I have a feeling that Kate and Sayid will be taking a little jaunt to rendezvous with Locke, Hurley, Ben, Jack and Sawyer at the Orchid! Get out the party hats it's time to celebrate the reunion! I did love the montage of everyone set to music. And we all know it's leading up to a thrilling 2 hour conclusion on the 29th. I don't think I am gonna make the next two weeks. God grant me the strength NOT to read any spoilers before the finale!

BEST LINES:

Hurley's Mom: "Jesus Christ is not a weapon."

Sun: (to Jack when he tells the O6 to stick to their story) "We are in shock Jack."

Sawyer: (to Jack, as he heads off to find Lapidus and the copter) "Hold up, you don't get to die alone."

Hurley: (to a reporter who remarks how healthy everyone looks for being on an Island for over 100 days) "Was that directed to me dude?"

Ben: (to Locke, who says he thought Ben had no clue what Widmore wanted) "I wasn't being entirely truthful."

Ben: (giving himself up to Keamy and pals) "My name is Benjamin Linus. I believe you are looking for me?"

LINGERING QUESTION

So what's Locke gonna do when he gets inside the Orchid? Ben told him how to get inside and where to go, but he never told him what to do once he was there. I hope Christian gave explicit instructions during their Cabin Chat, or Locke is gonna be left scratching his head.

MOST MISSED CHARACTER: Vincent, as always.

LEAST MISSED CHARACTER: Juliet. Pretty useless in this episode.

FUNNIEST LINE: Ben remarking to Hurley about the saltines he's eating being 15 years old.