Archive for July, 2008

Embarassed of patriotism?

It took me a full 10 seconds (1/3 of the video) to realize that this was the party I took Grace to in Astoria.
Looking back, there was a lot of unnecessary singing on that rooftop, and I’m sure that the sleeping neighbors were none too pleased.  However, it does make me *sigh* with pride at [...]


Degrassi Downfall Part 2

Thank God Degrassi is back on the N with first-run episodes. It gives me something to live for.
No, really.
My only regret is that no other major character has gotten shanked lately.  Though one teenage mom WAS reported to Canadian child services.


I wish I were a mantis.

Here’s the featured article on Wikipedia today.
It’s about Ghost Mantises.
Direct from the article:
A third enthusiast lauds “Incredible appearance, communal, and they don’t eat each other - what’s not to like about this species?”
If only I could say the same about all of you…


Customer service agents should stick to the script

I just called to confirm my reservation for Budget Truck and after I said my name he said “Gesundheit” and chuckled to himself. Annoyed, I paused, said “Thanks” and proceeded to put Budget Truck representatives on my shit list. With my luck, they won’t even have the truck available for me to pick up, thereby [...]


The internets are on to me!

Lately I’ve been innundated with spam instant messages alerting me that so and so has a crush on me, and to click on the link to find out who it is. Today was a whole other story as the spammers figured out the way to get into my heart. My adium duck started jumping on [...]