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| Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 | | 9:02 pm |
Random + FB
...is it wrong that my first thought was, "Well, I did just get my passport renewed..."? http://www.metro.co.uk/weird/article.html?Chinese_dwarves_set_up_their_own_village&in_article_id=745272&in_page_id=2So, much to my surprise (dismay?) I've found myself not only writing very infrequently here but also using the "other" social networking device since arriving in California. I blame California. Anyway, I think I've got most people here added "elsewhere", but not all. If you get a friend request from someone who appears to be walking away with a small black blob at the end of a string in their user picture, it's me and mah wee wingless bat. Current Mood:  okay | | Monday, September 28th, 2009 | | 12:26 pm |
Baby's First Folsom
Strapped up in her pink harness and polkadot leash, someone had their very first Folsom Street Fair yesterday. Response to her = *squuuueeeeeeeeeee* Her response = Helloooooo, I think yooooou should rub my belly. I'm that annoying girl who brings her dog out to events. Unfortunately, being based 70 miles south leaving her at home isn't always an option and I'm not always entirely comfortable leaving her (or asking if I can leave her) at people's homes in the City to cavort around. Luckily, Ling Ling isn't that stereotypical annoying, nippy, yippy dog that people want to shove down a garbage disposal, or into a mircowave. I think. I hope. But, every now and again I second guess that. Yesterday, I had one person who perpetually felt the need to channel advice from the Dog Whisperer - literally saying, "Have you seen the Dog Whisperer - he's amazing. He'd say....x, y, z. You should be doing this, that and the other." This was not in a general "I have a dog, you have a dog" conversational manner - but in a "you should be doing these things with that creature, right now!"manner. I could understand that if my dog was unruly in some way or perpetually irritating people. By that, I mean jumping, licking or knocking people over or stealing food off the tables or barking incessantly or biting -- not just irritating in the way that a person is irritated by the presence of anyone carrying a purse dog. But my dog really just hangs out - it's not uncommon for people to speak with me for some time while not realizing I'm carrying a live animal. This person seemed particularly perturbed that I was hesitant to put Ling Ling down. Four pound dog. People who'd been drinking in the sun all day. People wearing, in many cases, giant boots or spikey heels. Holding her didn't seem unreasonable. Stilleto + Ling Ling = kabob. Overall, much fun was had - especially considering I didn't think I was going to be able to go at all and not arriving in SF until 5. Saw lots of people. Had cocktails. Despite arriving late, was not deprived of seeing a fair number of penises. Met friends of friend's. Good times! Meh. But now I have a bit of dog paranoia. =p If you're curious about whether or not LL ever uses her legs, here are a few photos from last weekend's camping adventure: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaimarie/3941138839/in/set-72157622301335695/http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaimarie/3941131509/in/set-72157622301335695/http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaimarie/3941914342/in/set-72157622301335695/ Current Mood:  Mostly good, a smidge worried | | Monday, September 7th, 2009 | | 9:28 pm |
"The Biggest Tiny Event On Earth"
On Saturday night, my Tiny dog and I had a Tiny bit of fun. Though, it's safe to say the Tiny dog did not appreciate the Tiny explosives. Hundreds of people - she's cool Humans yelling & singing & druming - couldn't care less People squeezing her & squeeeee-ing at her - she's fine Tesla coils - no problem Fire - not a second thought Fireworks of any kind - utter panic! More than one person asked if I'd sedated her because she is so mellow and well-behaved. (I don't) Good (tiny) Times! Current Mood: happy | | Monday, August 31st, 2009 | | 11:58 pm |
Haven't been here in awhile...
No point in attempting an update since early July. Current post inspired by the fact that I am sitting in a hospital in San Francisco, with interwebzy entertaining me. My friend had her hip replaced today and I'm staying with her here until she's discharged later this week. For some reason the drugs they used to put her under made her incredibly chatty when she woke up. She got out of surgery around 5:30p.m. and was basically bouncing off the walls (well, more of a verbal-wall-bounce-non-stop-chatter since she's confined to her bed)until 9:15. That's when I finally left the room so she'd be entirely without anyone to talk to...happily she was sleeping within twenty minutes. I've never stayed in a hospital before. Can't decide if this is a good or bad place to be for someone with frequent insomnia... Current Mood: okay | | Tuesday, July 14th, 2009 | | 1:16 am |
Poor Nurse
(still have sickies, went back to doc this a.m. to try and find out why) So the nurse went to collect blood and asked if I was okay with blood draws. I told her it was no problem! I've had blood drawn before, the only issue is that my veins are hard to see and I generally have very low blood pressure (it was 90/63 at their office this a.m. before blood draw, which is not abnormal for me)which seems to cause people to fish round for veins. So, I stay sitting upright on the table...she's puts on the tournaquette, sticks me on the first attempt - yay!, starts filling vials. Shortly thereafter my hand starts getting tingly, which I keep to myself for a moment before I realize my head is also getting tingly. At that point, I mention my hand. She's says, "Take deep breaths.We're almost done...I don't want to have to poke you again, you're very nearly done." me: "Hand tingley...and getting really light-headed...hand... really... tingly..." her: "Okay...done...let me put this bandage on..." *before she has time I ask, "Is that the trash can?" her: "Yes" me: * runs over, throws up and sits in chair next to trash can and all but passes out against the wall* Doctor sees me and exclaims: "THAT IS NOT A NORMAL COLOR FOR SOMEONE!" then turns to the nurse, "Do you see what color she is? She needs to be lying down!" Poor nurse. "Oh yeah, yeah....yeah. I am fine with blood draws. No problem!" then I puke and passout. I failed to account for the minimal food intake over the past week and lack of eating before going in and it would likely affect having blood drawn. Live and learn. And lie down if someone is going to take your blood. Current Mood:  Miserable | | Monday, July 6th, 2009 | | 7:09 pm |
| | Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 | | 10:11 pm |
Still Giggling.
Okay...most hilarious email I've seen in...at least 72 hours. Someone in my camp requested that we send in recent photos to the listserve since we're so spread out and don't get to see each other very often (mildly ridiculous since we're posting pictures on Flickr all the time anyway...but I digress). Anyway, one of the replies to the photo I submitted read as follows: "Damn! And on a totally unrelated topic, please help out with my survey below: On a scale of 1-5, with 1 being strongly agree, and 5 being strongly disagree, how would you rate the following statements: A) I like waffles. B) I like puppies. c) I think it is morally acceptable to masturbate to pictures of your friends." Current Mood: amused | | Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 | | 1:23 pm |
Disproportionate Quantities of Fun: All the Time
The fun here. It really never stops. This weekend had: top-rope time, bouldering, yoga, a silent auction wherein we raised money for women who need assistance continuing their education, surprise Canadian friends showing up in SF, Costco friends, a day of gorgeous weather, fun people and drinkkies on the edge of a river, and another full day of hanging out with yay friends. I've also been informed that I need to make the FB thing a more active part of my interweb existence (if for no other reason than to not miss announcements of other fun-ness). Hrm. Current Mood: Overwhelmed by the Funz! | | Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 | | 10:22 am |
Costco Amusement Year Round
I love that - even in May - we get email with messages like this: "my dearest costco, have i ever told you that i fucking love you? thanks for sending me that hot young guy in the leather pants while i was showering at my camp." Current Mood: amused | | Saturday, May 9th, 2009 | | 4:35 pm |
Dear Californians,
You are making me miss my non-flakey, fun, easy going, punctual square-state friends in a big way. Just sayin'. On the bright side, at least it's a gorgeous day and I've located my sunblock. Current Mood:  irritated | | Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 | | 12:01 pm |
| | Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 | | 11:16 pm |
East Bay Ouchies
Birthday party. House with stripper pole in the living room. Other party attendee giving impromptu lessons. I now have sore shoulders, one rather large bruise on my thigh and a new twirl. My ankle is also fairly displeased, but that had nothing to do with the pole and everything to do with ungracefully kerplunking into a sidewalk hole. From there, to a piano bar (where I learned the birthday girl is an excellent singer)...then to an industrial space with many things en fuego. Fun! Happy Birthday Dani! Current Mood:  Sleepy, sore and happy | | Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 | | 9:41 pm |
| | Sunday, April 26th, 2009 | | 10:19 pm |
CA Surreal & Crossing a New Bridge
Okay, other than the situation related to the last rant I made... The weekend was wonderful! More lovely friends...preparing and eating yummy food...making and drinking large quantities of sangria...things making loud noises...big flames...an enormous mousetrap...dancing folks in flame retardant suits...silly friends so tipsy that they were on the verge of tipping over... It still hasn't really sunk in that I'm here. I'm looking forward to more adventures that make me wonder if I'm really here or not. The new bridge, by the way, was Dumbarton. Hadn't ever been on that one before Saturday. Current Mood: happy | | 3:46 pm |
Uh, we know you're lying.
I am sure that somewhere, likely on more than one occassion even, some poor kid's homework was actually eaten by his dog. This kid tried hard, spent time and was eager to turn in work to his teacher who no doubt adored him for being such a conscientious and hard-working student. Maybe - MAYBE this particular teacher believed this particular unfortunate kid whose dog did in fact eat his homework. Even in this situation, I think it'd be tough for the teacher to swallow this pill but would perhaps be easier as the front-row-sitting straight-A recieving kid would've brough the slobbery or fecal covered remenants of the work that was consumed by the canine. But, even from this wonderful kid there's a good chance the instructor wouldn't buy it. For this kid, "homework = dog food" has been cried far too often. For most kids, it's very cleary a bullshit excuse for something they didn't do, because they didn't fucking feel like it. Something more fun or interesting came up and they opted to engage in the other activity than to spend time on classwork. It's easy to understand how and why a child would try to make an excuse to someone in a position of authority, and bestower of grades and futures. I get that. In my opinion the adult and modern day equivallent of "The dog ate my homework" is people who declare "I'm sorry! I lost my phone!" This does happen. I've found lost phones and returned them. I've had friends who have lost them, dropped them in the toilet, had them run over by vehicles... But, in the situation where you've got plans with someone and were meant to meet them and were mysteriously unable to get in touch with them during that window of time...it seems suspect. You hear from them at some point later where they apologize profusely and tell you that their phone vanished and they just now found it (which is great because they were just about to cancel service with the carrier until they could get a new one) - they got your voicemail, they're so sorry, they want to schedule something else, blah blah blah. What I don't understand is why this is necessary. We're adults now. Buck up. If something comes up, tell the other person something came up. If you don't want to talk to them, send a text and cancel plans. If you didn't fucking feel like going - cool! Just inform the other person. If you don't want to hang out with someone in the first place, you don't instigate plans to do so. We're all grown-up enough to hear and understand this news first-hand now, friends. You don't have to pretend that you lost your phone, or that your dog ate your Jawbone, or you became suddenly and temporarily paralized in the throat and finger region and were unable to speak, text or email (though perhaps possible for some poor person who has only now discovered a latent allergy to shellfish...maybe...). But really, "I lost my phone" has just been dialed too often now. It's a "my dog ate my homework" level of intelligence insulting that isn't necessary. Own it. Just own it. ** Only a little irritated and bitter...mostly just overwhelmed by the amount of flakiness encountered lately. Current Mood: You Have Got To Be Joking | | Tuesday, April 21st, 2009 | | 8:32 pm |
Alto, at last!
I'm pretty sure that my netherregion has formed into the shape of a car seat. I'm also reasonably certain that the muscles of my legs atrophied a fair bit during the five days I spent driving...and driving...and driving... The last week was full of so many wonderful friends, so much time inside moving metal boxes, a very disoriented small dog who now thinks she lives inside cars and that I do not know how to get home, and more Starbucks Double Shot Espresso thing-a-ma-jigs in cans than I care to admit. Wednesday, I left Fort Collins and made it to Salt Lake City. Spent the evening with S before she had to take C to the emergency room for the night due to freakishly high fever. Thursday, SLC to Reno. Somewhere in Northern Nevada I got a text from friends in SF who planned an insane weekend trip to Seattle to surprise another group of friends who were having a mini-reunion up there. Text said, "Hey! Where are you? When do you get here? Are you sick of driving?" Of course, Friday turned into Reno to SF...40 minutes in SF, car swap and head to Seattle. Arrived Saturday a.m. Surprised friends! Yaaaaaay! Played with them on Saturday night. Sunday a.m. got back in the car...had some issues due to friend not having his tires rotated frequently enough...made it back to SF 16-ish hours later. Passed out. Woke up. Ate lunch. Drove to Santa Cruz. I am now at my original destination. My brain is jelly. My ass is numb. My dog is fairly pissed off. But I am happy. I will be happier if I can manage to stay out of a car for another day or two. Current Mood: exhausted | | Saturday, April 18th, 2009 | | 8:07 pm |
Kidnapped!
Arrived in San Francisco yesterday...was kidnapped immediately upon arrival. In Seattle now surrounded by the lovelies! Surreal and fabulous! Wheeeee! Current Mood: exhausted | | Thursday, April 16th, 2009 | | 2:31 pm |
| | Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 | | 5:28 pm |
Car Tetris
Very close to winning! Unfortunatley, my 'prize' is 20-ish hours in said car. Wheeeeee! Current Mood:  Aaaaaaiiiiiiiieeeeee! | | Thursday, April 9th, 2009 | | 11:01 pm |
Skin Happy, Hair Sad & Car Tetris
Looks like I'll be on the coast for the next several months. This is my attempt to accept my bad hair in advance so that I may bitch about it less whilst there. I suspect this endeavour will be unsuccessful. As for the drive - och, I don't even want to think about that. Car Tetris to commence shortly. Thank heavens I have a travel-sized dog! Current Mood: busy |
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