I'm a Dood

(Via Gender Analyzer)

Sheep of Death!

Clever

Do I even knit any more? Not really but I'll get back into it soon. I actually have an FO to show you but I need to take pics.

In the meantime, check out this site. I love clever people.

Music From Rock Band

I effing love to play Rock Band. Today I sang for the first time. I'm terrible but it was super fun. Here are some of the songs from the game.

Grayson Hates Me

Because I made him watch this:

Toothpaste for Dinner

toothpastefordinner.com

Arrrr!

Avast ye mateys, it be Talk Like a Pirate Day.
Enjoy the internet frivolity.

Oh, Stoneking, this is for you.

Say What?

via

Mac or PC?

It's a beautiful day, stop blog hopping and get outside! When you come back in watch this.

Little Ol' Us?

Guess who's coming to Springfield, VT?

Passive Aggressive

Need a good laugh? Not your style? How about this?

Jeans That Fit?

I'll start with the best part:
Me, pantless, in my office, hoping no one walks in, trying to measure my ass with a paper tape measure. Good thing there aren't hidden cameras at work.

How did I get into this situation? Blame Grumperina. Jeans that fit are priceless, right? Well I just spent more on a pair of jeans than my last whole outfit so we'll see. I may have to send them back before I try them on. I'll let you know how it all turns out. And I swear I'll stop shopping at work. Damn.

Yay For No Snow!

You might notice that Flappie has only been alive for 11 days...my record so far is 14.
I'm hoping that better weather will help keep her alive longer.

42 Useless Facts

1. Were you named after anyone? No, but I do know that my name is the only one on which my parents could agree.
2. When was the last time you cried? Last week my daughter tickled me so much I was in tears. I don't remember that last time I cried because I was sad.
3. Do you like your handwriting? I guess, i don't really think about it.
4. What is your favorite lunch meat? Turkey
5. Do you have kids? Yes
6. If you were another person would you be friends with you? Yes
7. Do you use sarcasm a lot? I am fluent in sarcasm
8. Do you still have your tonsils? Yes
9. Would you bungee jump? I'd like to say yes but the fact that reading the question makes my heart race probably means no.
10. What is your favorite cereal? I don't eat a lot of cereal. I like Special K, Crispix and plain Cheerios.
11. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off? I don't wear a lot of shows that tie but that answer is no for the ones that do tie.
12. Do you think you are strong? Physically I'm not as strong as I used to be but I'm working on that. Emotionally I'm very strong.
13. What is your favorite ice cream? I like coffee and Ben & Jerry's toasted coconut and chocolate covered almond.
14. What is the first thing you notice about people? Their smile or their shoes
15. Red or pink? Red
16. What is the least favorite thing you like about yourself? Sometimes I get so busy talking I forget to listen.
17. Who do you miss the most? Shirley, my maternal grandmother
    
18. What color pants and shoes are you wearing? I'm in my PJs.
19. What was the last thing you ate? Liberté six grains yogurt
20. What are you listening to right now? Amy Winehouse
21. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Either a spring green or orange
22. Favorite smells? Sandalwood, fresh baked bread
23. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone? Ron
24. Favorite sports to watch? Curling
25. Hair color? Dirty blonde
26. Eye color? Depends, usually dark blue, occasionally hazel, green after i cry
27. Do you wear contacts? Not now but when I did I only had to wear one because my right eye can see just fine.
28. Favorite food? I have to pick one? It's a toss up between mac & cheese, sushi and tofu.
29. Scary movies or happy endings? How about thought provoking? If I had to pick I'd choose happy endings.
30. Last movie you watched? The Fountain - it was awful
31. What color shirt are you wearing? Still in the PJs
32. Summer or winter? Summer, but really fall
33. Hugs or kisses? Hugs
34. Favorite dessert? Peach and ginger gallette with vanilla ice cream
    
35. What book are you reading now? The Gnostic Gospels, the Bible, Henry V and The Merchant of Venice (all for school). Once the semester is over I will read Spook, lent to me by Karen.
36. What is on your mouse pad? I don't have one, I have a track ball.
37. What did you watch on TV last night? This American Life & The Tudors
38. Favorite sound? My daughter saying she loves me.
39. Rolling stones or beatles? The Beatles
40. What is the furthest you have been from home? Emotionally? A teenager. Physically? The Czech Republic (I didn't swim there).
41. Do you have a special talent? Yes, i can take 2 sticks and some string and make something beautiful.
42. Where were you born? Salt Lake City, Utah

Make It Stop

I'm for all things Pagan but this is freaking me out.

Homework :(

I stayed in my office until just after 8 tonight because I knew I'd get more homework done there than at home where I can easily distract myself. I was productive but I also managed to waste a teensy bit o' time. Observe my new wallpaper on my work computer.

What Kind of Knitter Are You?

You appear to be a Knitting Guru. You love knitting and do it all the time. While finishing a piece is the plan, you still love the process, and can't imagine a day going by without giving some time to your yarn. Packing for vacation involves leaving ample space for the stash and supplies. It can be hard to tell where the yarn ends and you begin.

Looks like fun, I'd like to try.

My Soundtrack

I saw this over at Crafty Brainwave and it seemed like it could be fun (or embarrasing if I got all my crappy, guilty pleasure music). It did make me realize how varied my musical tastes are and I was surprised that no reggae came up since I have a ton.

If your life were a soundtrack, what would the music be?

here's how it works:
1. open your library (iTunes, winamp, media player, iPod)
2. put it on shuffle
3. press play
4. for every question, type the song that's playing
5. new question-- press the next button
6. don't lie and try to pretend you're cool

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opening credits:
"Slowly We Rot (Reissue)" Obituary

waking up:
"Never Stop" The Brand New Heavies

first day at school:
"Sure Shot (Cut Chemist Remix)" Beastie Boys

falling in love:
"You Turn Me On I'm A Radio" Joni Mitchell

breaking up:
"Booty" Erykah Badu

prom:
"Right Here" Little Brother, Median & Symbolyc One & Illmind

life's okay:
"Beautiful Life" Esthero

mental breakdown:
"The Grind Date" De La Soul

driving:
"Kese Kese" dj Cheb i Sabbah

flashback:
"Adia" Sarah McLachlan

getting back together:
"Violin Concerto No. 3 in G, K. 216: I. Allegro" Anne-Sophie Mutter & London Philharmonic Orchestra (Mozart)

wedding:
"Heartburn" Alicia Keys

birth of child:
"Blue Lou" Duke Ellington

final battle:
"Mano De Mano" Corrosion Of Conformity

death scene:
"He Comes" De La Soul & Ghostface Killah

funeral song:
"Goodbye" Marco Beltrami

end credits:
"Heaven Sent" Donnie

Blinded By The Fractal

How awesome is this light?



The directions are here.

Jack Frost Nipping At Your Nose

I know it's summer and I know it's 95+ outside but winter is just around the corner. Will you be prepared?

You could knit a GIGANTIC scarf:


Or, if you hate your ears and want them to fall off, one of these: