Monthly Archives: October 2005
Doh!
So I got on this comment whoring rampage and now one can't leave comments on the movie post. Oh well, leave your comments here.
10.31.05 3:23pm(0 comments)
MOVIES! MOVIES! MOVIES!
Once again, I got this off of Kerrie's site. It's been quite some time since I've set out to conquer a list such as this one. That summer in New Orleans, when I didn't have many friends, I watched a lot of movies. I almost finished the the AFI top 100 list, but then I got tired of watching movies. I've taken a pretty good stab at this list, so here goes:
Ticker Tape, bitches!
So yay, the Sox won the world series, yada yada blah blah blah, that's really excellent but the coolest thing just happens to be....a ticker tape parade tomorrow, starting right outside my office window. Talk about awesome :) I don't think I've ever seen a ticker tape parade.
In these digital days, is there enough ticker tape for the throwing of such an event? Wouldn't it be more appropriate to throw some 1's and 0's around?
10.27.05 2:56pm(16 comments)
Oh man… You got swept… Right in your own park
So the Sox won the world series :)Despite being Cubs fans, Tom and I are hardpressed not to feel a little hometown pride. And yes, we even stopped at Radio Shack on the way home to purchase some rabbit ears for our teevee in order to watch the final game.
I can't help but to think this is a little symbolic, you know, Chicago beating Houston, on this fitzmas eve...
10.26.05 11:17pm(0 comments)
26 Questions, courtesy of Kerrie
1. When you look at yourself in the mirror, what's the first thing you look at?I look at my nasty skin and hope that someday it'll actually be clear.
2. How much cash do you have on you?
I don't carry cash
3. What's a word that rhymes with "TEST"?
uhh.. orange
4. Favorite plant?
basil
5. Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your cell phone?
I'm too lazy to go look.
6. What is your main ring tone on your phone?
Miserlou - Dick Dale
7. What shirt are you wearing?
Blue v-neck shirt
8. Do you "label" yourself, could you?
Geek Girl extraordinaire
9. Name the brand of your shoes you're currently wearing?
I'm not wearing shoes, but I've got the awesomest socks, courtesy of Gramma.
10. Bright or Dark Room?
Dimly lit
11. What do you think about the person who took this survey before you?
Kerrie cracks my shit up, and is a very good quiz resource. It's really too bad that Baxter hid her from everyone (especially Jay) for all that time.
12. Ever "spilled the beans"?:
I'm sure I have, but I don't remember anything notable.
13. What were you doing at midnight last night?:
Oh, wouldn't you like to know?
14. What did your last text message you received on your cell phone say?:
"Love from Sybil and Me!" with a picture of Sybil curled up on the couch.
15. Do you ever click on "Pop Ups" or Banners?
I don't usually see them. I heart adblock!
16. What's a saying that you say a lot?:
Awesome, Excellent
17. Who told you they loved you last?:
It's a tossup between Tom and Sybil
18. Last furry thing you touched?:
Sybil is on my lap as I type this :)
19. How many drugs have you done in the past three days?
3 - all legal prescriptions
20. How many rolls of film do you need to get developed?:
0 - I'm digital bay-bee
21. Favorite age you have been so far?:
Hrm... 22? I was skinny, in love, and had the whole world at my fingertips. Sure would like to be skinny again...
22. Your worst enemy?:
SBC! *Shakes Fist* Ohhh SBC! You'll get yours someday! I assure you!
23 What is your current desktop picture?
24. What was the last thing you said to someone?
"Okay, you can take a shower, but I'm going to kiss your tummy first!"
25. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to change a major regret, which would it be?
You know my name, now gimme my money!
26. Do you love/like someone?
I love Tommy :) *giggle*
10.25.05 7:31am(11 comments)
Hey Tommy, It’s your birthday - We gonna party like it’s your birthday
HAPPY 25th BIRTHDAY TOM!In an effort to continue the tradition of the urban birthday (last year we went to New York City), I've got a whole 'typically Chicago' lineup in store for Tom.
This morning, we woke up and I finished Tom's cake, a dark chocolate raspberry cake with chocolate rum icing and topped with dark chocolate kisses and raspberries. Then, while we had some coffee and pastries from the local spanish bakery, Tom opened his present, which he had been looking to get for quite some time. Later today, we'lre going to head to the architecture foundation's boat tour. Following that we'll head to the Billy Goat tavern for CHEEZEBORGERS! NO FRIES, CHIPS! NO PEPSI, COKE! Most likely, since we're in the area, the afternoon will include a stop at the lego store as well :)
For dinner, Tom has requested to go back to tank sushi, where he took me for my birthday - mostly for the incredible goat cheese tempura, I bet. Following that, we'll head back downtown to the Signature Lounge on the 96th floor of the Hancock building. After sufficient boozing and enjoyment of the views of Chicago at night, we'll head back to the apartment for 30 year old scotch, cigars, and a slice of that awesome cake I made this morning :)
All in all I think we're going to have a pretty good day! Nothing but the best for my Tommy! Make sure to leave some happy birthday wishes in the comment section!
10.22.05 10:13am(6 comments)
you gotta be fucking kidding me
So Saturday, Tom and I are just sitting around, enjoying a lazy day. I get a phone call from Joe who tells me I need to turn on the news. Well, I don't have cable tv or rabbit ears, so I go to the handy dandy Internets to see what's going on...Riots. In North Toledo. Why? Because Jack Ford thought it would be OK to let neo nazi's march in a predominantly black neighborhood. And to make matters worse, the neonazi's were protesting black gang crime. And they got exactly what they wanted - black on black crime, because you know, the police were there to protect the nazis - fuck a bunch of protestors. No wait... fuck a bunch of black protestors. And seriously, there's nothing there to loot. They got into a qwik-e-mart and stole some natty light and beef jerky. You dont have circuit city in the center of this 'hood.
And the media? Blaming the people who showed up with eggs to give to the protestors. Riiight...
Don't get me wrong. I'm all about a freedom of assembly and speech. But it doesn't take a genius to see that greenlighting a march like the one in Toledo is like yelling fire in a movie theatre. It would've been completely different if the nazis wanted to march downtown to the courthouse. Hell, they could've brought the KKK marching band (I wonder about the dynamic between those two groups.. do both hate sufficiently and properly enough to be friendly with each other? Is there a large intersection between the two) and I still would've been OK with it. But to let nazis march in a black neighborhood and not anticipate something like this is completely idiotic.
I'm glad I'm outta there! Good fucking riddance Toledo.
10.17.05 7:22am(2 comments)
Top Ten Signs You’re a Fundamentalist Christian
10 - You vigorously deny the existence of thousands of gods claimed by other religions, but feel outraged when someone denies the existence of yours.
9 - You feel insulted and "dehumanized" when scientists say that people evolved from other life forms, but you have no problem with the Biblical claim that we were created from dirt.
8 - You laugh at polytheists, but you have no problem believing in a Triune God.
7 - Your face turns purple when you hear of the "atrocities" attributed to Allah, but you don't even flinch when hearing about how God/Jehovah slaughtered all the babies of Egypt in "Exodus" and ordered the elimination of entire ethnic groups in "Joshua" including women, children, and trees!
6 - You laugh at Hindu beliefs that deify humans, and Greek claims about gods sleeping with women, but you have no problem believing that the Holy Spirit impregnated Mary, who then gave birth to a man-god who got killed, came back to life and then ascended into the sky.
5 - You are willing to spend your life looking for little loopholes in the scientifically established age of Earth (few billion years), but you find nothing wrong with believing dates recorded by Bronze Age tribesmen sitting in their tents and guessing that Earth is a few generations old.
4 - You believe that the entire population of this planet with the exception of those who share your beliefs -- though excluding those in all rival sects - will spend Eternity in an infinite Hell of Suffering. And yet consider your religion the most "tolerant" and "loving."
3 - While modern science, history, geology, biology, and physics have failed to convince you otherwise, some idiot rolling around on the floor speaking in "tongues" may be all the evidence you need to "prove" Christianity.
2 - You define 0.01% as a "high success rate" when it comes to answered prayers. You consider that to be evidence that prayer works. And you think that the remaining 99.99% FAILURE was simply the will of God.
1 - You actually know a lot less than many atheists and agnostics do about the Bible, Christianity, and church history - but still call yourself a Christian.
10.13.05 4:23pm(11 comments)
The Fascist Bush Regime
In case there was any doubt in your mind, read this10.12.05 4:02pm(2 comments)