Week Off Work!

Well, it sounds more exciting than it is. I'm having minor surgery and will be out next week, so probably not much blogging going on, unless I can deal with my slow dial-up connection at home. The surgery isn't schedule until 2:30 pm and I can't eat after midnight. Maybe I'll have a huge feast at 11:55!

Books!

The Sumner School in DC has an annual book sale, everything is under $4 and most books are just $1! Too good to pass up, so I bought 10 . . . to the tune of just over $20. So excited, cause I just don't have enough books at home that I haven't read yet . . .

Dire in Del Ray

For those of you living in NOVA, you're likely familiar with Del Ray. I have a friend who lives there, and she's right in the middle of the hostage situation going on. Her house is surrounded by police and they're not letting anyone go outside. And I thought I had drama in my life.

G-Unit

I actually saw a sign that said that this morning on the way to my interview. It went pretty well, but I don't want to hold my breath. I'd say it was the best one I've been on since I started looking a million years ago. Boy do I need to get out of here. Friday is the last day for two people in my office out of a staff of 12. Not good.

Family Business

I spent the weekend on Long Island NY to celebrate my grandfather's 90th birthday! The crazy part is, his two older sibling and one not-so-much-younger are still alive, and two of them were at the party. My two 85+ grandmothers are still around too. Some great genes in my family, apparently. But boy am I tired after the drive home yesterday.

Spongeworthy?

Elaine from Seinfeld would be happy to know her favorite contraceptive sponge is legally returning to the US market.

Here's How to Fix It

Even though the Earth is going to hell, here are some ways to fix it.

Thanks to Kin for the tip.

Hell in a Handbasket

Boy, I'm just cranky as hell these days. Between the crappy cold weather and too much going on . . . but I digress. Apparently, the Earth is all going to hell. Happy Earth Day, check out these pictures of how we are destroying our planet.

Thanks to Jeffro for the tip.

Bastards!

This morning I spotted an ancient Toyota Celica with a rear spoiler that obviously wasn't made for and didn't fit the car. Seeing how I had 2 coincidentally identical-looking spoilers ripped off (literally) my Honda Civic in the span of a year, I wanted to friggin run this guy off the road!

Reed's Ginger Candy

I highly endorse Reed's Ginger Candy if you are a big fan of ginger. It's nice and soft and chewy. Could have a bit more powerful flavor, but overall it's very good. They also make a ginger ice cream (with little ginger crystalline pieces!), but unfortunately you can't order that online. Fresh Fields, here I come!

Another One Bites the Dust

Well, my best friend in the office announced her resignation a few weeks back and will be leaving next week. Today, my next-to-best friend told me in confidence that she is leaving but hasn't made it official yet. Boy am I depressed! This place really sucks (hence, all the good people leaving), and this will make it even worse. Why am I still here? Bad, bad luck in the job market.

Bad Hair Days

Well, summer must really be on its way cause my hair has surrendered to humidity despite massive hair product and straightening efforts. Sigh.

Mind Boggle

Here's a fun mystery for you to solve. How can 12 men turn into 13? Click here to view this graphic design puzzle, and here to get the answer.

Thanks to Renee for the tip.

Free Ice Cream!

Need I say more? Thanks, Ben & Jerry.

Thanks to MJ for the tip.

Pope Poop

My entire office was in the conference room gathered around the TV to watch the announcement of the new pope. They asked if I wanted to join them, I said nope, don't care about the pope. I am sooo going to hell for this but really, I just don't care . . . speaking of hell, boy is it hot out. Just got back from a walk and have the a/c blaring.

Shoe Alert!

Glad I didn't make any recent purchases at DSW, who reported last month that someone had stolen customers' credit card and other personal data. Unfortunately, stores in Arlington VA were among the 108 hit!

Io Sono Italiano

I'm studying Italian via CD in the car! If only I had the money to actually go there.

Find Your Spot!

Wonder where is the perfect place for you to live? Take this quiz today! I'm supposed to be in Norfolk, VA. Not likely gonna happen . . .

Thanks to Donna for the tip.

Friday at Last

Just had a great lunch at Luigi's in DC. Calzone . . . mmmm . . . going to a dog happy hour tonight, should be pretty interesting.

Another One Bites the Dust?

Yet another futile interview. They seemed like boring fuddy-duds. I think I'm done. I just need to win the lottery or get a sugar daddy, neither of which look truly possible in this lifetime.