Is that Flash music player not awesome? I find it awesome.
So I needed a brain break earlier. My internet kept going down. And just when it would come back up, there’d be a power thing and the lights would dim for a second. And then I’d lose my internet and … More
I finally watched Juno tonight.
For the sake of the story we’ll pretend I saw it in the theatre.
Good movie. Good cast. Well-written (although a little heavy on the hipster old school pseudo-slang).
But I had to laugh a bit at the idea of a pregnant high schooler in Minnesota being … More
You know what makes it all feel better? Truckin’ songs.
You heard me.
Coffee Creek : Truck Drivin’ Man
Son Volt : Looking at the World Through Windshields
Whiskeytown : Theme for a Trucker
These help too:
Helpful Tips to Avoid Overdosing (Perhaps Fatally) on Drugs. By Claire:
1. Do not hang around Pete Doherty.
2. Do not hang around the Olsen twins.
I think that has to cut down your chances by at least 42%.
ETA: Well, apparently I made my list too soon. As rumors of an Olsen involvement … More
I was having a good day today. Got some work done. Some billable work done.
I even dealt successfully with changing a light bulb. Even though the glass part broke and I had to pry the metal part out of the socket with a pliers. I was very proud.
But then … More
It is currently five degrees below zero in the Twin Cities. Although once you get around this temp it really stops mattering what the actual number is. It’s just really fucking cold. Going outside you immediately become aware of any exposed skin because it stings. Stay outside much longer … More
I seem to have the worst luck with my neighbors. I don’t know any of them. The ones that I did know have since moved on.
Last week, for instance, I met my downstairs neighbor when he started pounding on my door one morning. Turns out the work the plumber … More
Tips for Keeping Down Food (by Claire):
1. Do not watch 28 Days Later. While eating.
2. Do not watch any medical show, in particular one where they show a gunshot wound to the head. While eating.
3. Do not watch The HIlls. While eating.
4. Do not watch—
Actually, I just wouldn’t recommend watching … More
I have no idea why I do this. I just spent 10 minutes trying to figure out one word from a quote from the latest Gossip Girl episode. There is something seriously wrong with me.
But I totally figured it out. Turns out (if I guessed correctly) it’s a … More
Well I can’t say this year hasn’t been interesting so far. Mine has been a step forward here and there followed by a giant leap back. Which is, believe me, an odd way to live. But no more. I need to refocus my life.
So I’ve decided to quit my … More
