Originally posted on MySpace Blog
Here's another share your thoughts blog...
Perhaps, I criticize ads a little more since it was my major. I don't claim to be an Advertising or Marketing genius and I don't even work in the industry, but it's almost common sense that your message, slogan or tagline needs to make sense or stand for something. And not just something, something that people can relate to your business.
On my way home tonight, I saw a billboard for a bank. The only thing on the board was text. It said, "We believe in Santa. But we believe in you more." (Or something very close to that.) I'm grasping at things that I want my bank to believe in me about. I guess if I'm trying to get a loan or something, I hope they can look past perhaps what ever about my financial status may be a hindrance. But overall, I just don't get it.
Maybe one of you can enlighten me or confirm that it's a lame ad for a bank. If you have a lame/questionable ad, please share! I know I heard something wacko on the radio recently as well; I just can't recall it.
Monday, December 17, 2007
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Must Sleep...
Originally posted on MySpace Blog
Okay so I had a couple hours of sleep last night - I shouldn't complain. I just know it's not going to be enough to sustain me through today with everything I need to do. So that means I'm just not going to do it all today and my evenings before the trip home are going to suck. Yay!
I saw Trans-Siberian Orchestra yesterday with my friend Fred. (Partial payment for him taking me to Springsteen last month. Those tickets were friggin expensive!) Anyhow, my mom took me to see TSO last year for my birthday and it was just as phenomenal this year. The first half of the show is a story about Christmas and a bunch of their original Christmas songs and kick ass arrangements. I'm sure many of you have heard some of their stuff, but watching the show and watching them do some of the non-Christmas stuff is truly amazing. These musicians are extraordinary - they play it all. Rock, Jazz, Blues, Classical... you name it. I'm not sure I can ever get enough of Angus Clark playing "Flight of the Bumble Bee."
After the concert we went to the Land Rover Club Christmas party. I'm not big on going to parties where I don't know any one but it wasn't bad. They really are a good eclectic bunch of people and I even got a gift out of it! Fortunately, I didn't manage to pick one of the Land Rover themed presents. It's a cool truck and all but some of these folks are just obsessive. Cool, fun but obsessive. (We won't mention the house the party was at had an off-road course in the back yard. Intoxication + Off-roading + snow = ...) I didn't get home until around 1:30! I was exhausted since I left the house for the concert at 1:15.
Well I really need to get going. I'm supposed to be meeting Jacek in 45 mins to do some Christmas shopping. Needless to say I need to get out of my pjs. After shopping, I'll be at Franzy's 2nd Annual Birthday Bowlarama! The all you can bowl deal doesn't start till 8. So it's going to be another late evening – thankfully not as late as last night. Hopefully I'll remember to take some pics to add for you all to see.
Today's parting thought: You know how some people just don't like certain words - mainly descriptive ones. I knew someone who didn't like the word "moist." Anyhow, what gets me lately are cheese adjectives. The ex and I used to always joke and get grossed out by that Taco Bell commercial from about a year and half to 2 years ago that talked about the "Melty Bubbly Cheese." I'm just not sure how appetizing that is. The other day I heard a grocery store commercial advertising their weekly specials and "Chunk Cheese" was on sale. Now that is just sick. Crumble cheese doesn't bother me but Chunk does... It's just the way it sounds. Perhaps it's the whole blowing chunks thing. I dunno. Anyhow, that's that.
Cheers!
Franz
Okay so I had a couple hours of sleep last night - I shouldn't complain. I just know it's not going to be enough to sustain me through today with everything I need to do. So that means I'm just not going to do it all today and my evenings before the trip home are going to suck. Yay!
I saw Trans-Siberian Orchestra yesterday with my friend Fred. (Partial payment for him taking me to Springsteen last month. Those tickets were friggin expensive!) Anyhow, my mom took me to see TSO last year for my birthday and it was just as phenomenal this year. The first half of the show is a story about Christmas and a bunch of their original Christmas songs and kick ass arrangements. I'm sure many of you have heard some of their stuff, but watching the show and watching them do some of the non-Christmas stuff is truly amazing. These musicians are extraordinary - they play it all. Rock, Jazz, Blues, Classical... you name it. I'm not sure I can ever get enough of Angus Clark playing "Flight of the Bumble Bee."
After the concert we went to the Land Rover Club Christmas party. I'm not big on going to parties where I don't know any one but it wasn't bad. They really are a good eclectic bunch of people and I even got a gift out of it! Fortunately, I didn't manage to pick one of the Land Rover themed presents. It's a cool truck and all but some of these folks are just obsessive. Cool, fun but obsessive. (We won't mention the house the party was at had an off-road course in the back yard. Intoxication + Off-roading + snow = ...) I didn't get home until around 1:30! I was exhausted since I left the house for the concert at 1:15.
Well I really need to get going. I'm supposed to be meeting Jacek in 45 mins to do some Christmas shopping. Needless to say I need to get out of my pjs. After shopping, I'll be at Franzy's 2nd Annual Birthday Bowlarama! The all you can bowl deal doesn't start till 8. So it's going to be another late evening – thankfully not as late as last night. Hopefully I'll remember to take some pics to add for you all to see.
Today's parting thought: You know how some people just don't like certain words - mainly descriptive ones. I knew someone who didn't like the word "moist." Anyhow, what gets me lately are cheese adjectives. The ex and I used to always joke and get grossed out by that Taco Bell commercial from about a year and half to 2 years ago that talked about the "Melty Bubbly Cheese." I'm just not sure how appetizing that is. The other day I heard a grocery store commercial advertising their weekly specials and "Chunk Cheese" was on sale. Now that is just sick. Crumble cheese doesn't bother me but Chunk does... It's just the way it sounds. Perhaps it's the whole blowing chunks thing. I dunno. Anyhow, that's that.
Cheers!
Franz
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
more randomness
Originally posted on MySpace Blog
So, remember I mentioned the random email I got from the foreign guy I went on a few dates with? I received another random email the other day.
As many of you know I started dating again back in June. Seeing as I'm not really into the idea of meeting/dating someone from work, I opted to join Match and eHarmony just to get out there and meet people. Not like I didn't know it already but there are some weird people out there. I got matched up with a guy my friend actually went on a date with and nicknamed him "the foot banger." Anyhow, I went out on some dates with a few guys, and then I went back to St. Louis for a friend's wedding. While there, one of my friends agreed to be my date to the wedding. After some old feelings made their way to the surface and became fresh feelings, I decided to hide my profiles on the sites. My subscriptions came up for renewal recently, and I opted to cancel them as I figure out what those feelings mean and just deal with the rest of what life seems to be throwing my way.
So a few days ago, I got an eHarmony notification that I received a communication from a past match that I closed. There's a few things wrong with this...
1. I closed that match at the latest in the beginning of October and he's just now responding and wishing me luck.
2. As of the end of November, I am no longer an eHarmony subscriber/member. Which essentially leads to:
3. As a web geek, that's a code screw up. I'd think if someone's profile is now hidden, you shouldn't be able to send communication. Even more so, if I am no longer a member why are you emailing me anything besides solicitations to rejoin (which thankfully they aren't.)
Anyhow, I just find it funny that over 2 months after I "close" a connection or tell a guy it's just not going to work I get emails. Weird. After consulting with a guy friend, we decided I'm not even emailing the foreign guy to tell him "No. I still don't think it will work."
Enough of that. I know, it's kind of a lame blog. I just had to laugh at with someone other than myself.
Keep your fingers crossed for baby Otto. He's still lookin scrawny, but I'm watching him and weighing him. It's going to be hard to leave him for 13 days. I'm sure Stacia will take good care of him and Ru when she's looking after him. The a-hole better be able to stop in and check on them and the house at least once around Christmas - not like he's actually doing anything or celebrating.
One week till vaca!
Cheers,
Franz
So, remember I mentioned the random email I got from the foreign guy I went on a few dates with? I received another random email the other day.
As many of you know I started dating again back in June. Seeing as I'm not really into the idea of meeting/dating someone from work, I opted to join Match and eHarmony just to get out there and meet people. Not like I didn't know it already but there are some weird people out there. I got matched up with a guy my friend actually went on a date with and nicknamed him "the foot banger." Anyhow, I went out on some dates with a few guys, and then I went back to St. Louis for a friend's wedding. While there, one of my friends agreed to be my date to the wedding. After some old feelings made their way to the surface and became fresh feelings, I decided to hide my profiles on the sites. My subscriptions came up for renewal recently, and I opted to cancel them as I figure out what those feelings mean and just deal with the rest of what life seems to be throwing my way.
So a few days ago, I got an eHarmony notification that I received a communication from a past match that I closed. There's a few things wrong with this...
1. I closed that match at the latest in the beginning of October and he's just now responding and wishing me luck.
2. As of the end of November, I am no longer an eHarmony subscriber/member. Which essentially leads to:
3. As a web geek, that's a code screw up. I'd think if someone's profile is now hidden, you shouldn't be able to send communication. Even more so, if I am no longer a member why are you emailing me anything besides solicitations to rejoin (which thankfully they aren't.)
Anyhow, I just find it funny that over 2 months after I "close" a connection or tell a guy it's just not going to work I get emails. Weird. After consulting with a guy friend, we decided I'm not even emailing the foreign guy to tell him "No. I still don't think it will work."
Enough of that. I know, it's kind of a lame blog. I just had to laugh at with someone other than myself.
Keep your fingers crossed for baby Otto. He's still lookin scrawny, but I'm watching him and weighing him. It's going to be hard to leave him for 13 days. I'm sure Stacia will take good care of him and Ru when she's looking after him. The a-hole better be able to stop in and check on them and the house at least once around Christmas - not like he's actually doing anything or celebrating.
One week till vaca!
Cheers,
Franz
Monday, December 10, 2007
Random Stuff...
Originally posted on MySpace Blog
Well here's some random things, thoughts and what ever from recent experiences. I figured at least one of you would enjoy some of this.
I'm attempting to determine if Otto is sick or just growing. At first, I noticed he doesn't seem to be eating as much and he's feeling thinner. I thought it may have had to do with the malfuntioning furnace and how cold it's been in the house. He also hasn't been annoying as he normally is lately. Finally today, as I'm looking at him, he does look skinny but I think he's finally starting to lose the kitten look. So perhaps he's just getting longer and stretching out what weight he has. I guess as long as he keeps acting (mostly) normal, I'll assume he's okay. I'm sure he'll be pissy when I leave him for almost 2 weeks for the holidays. We won't mention Rufus seems to be partially taking over what ever Otto isn't eating now. He's looking like a big ball these days.
Speaking of resolving malfunctioning furnaces... Apparently it's not all it's cracked up to be. The water from the kitchen sink is no longer "cold." It's now that funky slightly warmish cold.
Quite often, song lyrics rhyme. How come sometimes you'll feel some band's rhyming lyrics are just horrid. *coughnicklebackcough* Then you'll listen to some song by another band that you actually really like and the rhyming is just as evident but it don't seem to drag the whole song down to suckage. Then the worst part is when a song by the sucky band isn't half bad and gets stuck in your head and then you want to bang it against your desk because you're actually liking a song by such a group... yeah.
Let's move on to the "What the hell is wrong with..." portion of this rambling.
So, I'm sure you've heard about the church/ministry shootings in Colorado over the weekend. I understand that organized religion is something that drives people to many things and churches/holy ground is often seen as a place of sanctuary. I remember talking to a lady who told me she used to think how safe her church was until her purse got stolen out of her car while she was at mass. Obviously there's a false sense of security when there, but seriously... Since when do you need Security Guards at a church?! I mean, it's a great thing that Colorado church had one and she took the shooter out, but really? a Security Guard? I guess I've never seen one of these crazy massive churches, not that I know if that was what this one in Colorado was, but what the hell is wrong with the world today that churches need security guards? I know I could do similar rants about schools and metal detectors, etc. but anyhow...
Toys. When I and many of you were kids they seemed innocent enough. Matchbox cars, Lincoln logs, Barbie, Legos, etc. Each year at work, we "Adopt-a-Family" and buy Christmas gifts that they ask for. Today we were doing research on one thing a 10 year old girl wanted. She wanted one of those doll heads that you can put make-up on, etc. Now, I'll agree that they were always a tad morbid, it's like having your very on decapitated head you can put make up on and play with it's hair. Well it apparently is hard to find an African-American one that isn't at least 50 bucks. We started digging around trying to find something that would work. While searching, I came across some toys that just cracked me up or creeped me out... Here are two of them:
These days, you just can't have a styling head. You need a torso and arms too! We saw a couple of these in our search for that gift; however the picture on this one was just too creepy. At first I didn't notice the arms, and I'm like "Oh my god, it's dismembered!" There is just something bout a life-size head and upper body that your child can play with is just weird. The kid looks a little wacko too.
Hopefully she doesn't have a kid sister. Someone better hide the hatchet. Look mommy, now she's just like my doll! Check it out here.
I know it's not her technical name, but I like to call her Burlesque Barbie. Originally I only saw the blonde one, but now I see there's a few hair color options. I wonder if they come with the chair too! They call it Broadway greats but yeah... Perhaps they're attempting to teach little girls what "All that Jazz" really means.
Blonde
Red
Brunette
Okay, that's enough for now I guess. Here's a Birfday shout out to all my fellow December peeps. Seems to be a bunch of us this month. ;)
Cheers,
Franz
Well here's some random things, thoughts and what ever from recent experiences. I figured at least one of you would enjoy some of this.
I'm attempting to determine if Otto is sick or just growing. At first, I noticed he doesn't seem to be eating as much and he's feeling thinner. I thought it may have had to do with the malfuntioning furnace and how cold it's been in the house. He also hasn't been annoying as he normally is lately. Finally today, as I'm looking at him, he does look skinny but I think he's finally starting to lose the kitten look. So perhaps he's just getting longer and stretching out what weight he has. I guess as long as he keeps acting (mostly) normal, I'll assume he's okay. I'm sure he'll be pissy when I leave him for almost 2 weeks for the holidays. We won't mention Rufus seems to be partially taking over what ever Otto isn't eating now. He's looking like a big ball these days.
Speaking of resolving malfunctioning furnaces... Apparently it's not all it's cracked up to be. The water from the kitchen sink is no longer "cold." It's now that funky slightly warmish cold.
Quite often, song lyrics rhyme. How come sometimes you'll feel some band's rhyming lyrics are just horrid. *coughnicklebackcough* Then you'll listen to some song by another band that you actually really like and the rhyming is just as evident but it don't seem to drag the whole song down to suckage. Then the worst part is when a song by the sucky band isn't half bad and gets stuck in your head and then you want to bang it against your desk because you're actually liking a song by such a group... yeah.
Let's move on to the "What the hell is wrong with..." portion of this rambling.
So, I'm sure you've heard about the church/ministry shootings in Colorado over the weekend. I understand that organized religion is something that drives people to many things and churches/holy ground is often seen as a place of sanctuary. I remember talking to a lady who told me she used to think how safe her church was until her purse got stolen out of her car while she was at mass. Obviously there's a false sense of security when there, but seriously... Since when do you need Security Guards at a church?! I mean, it's a great thing that Colorado church had one and she took the shooter out, but really? a Security Guard? I guess I've never seen one of these crazy massive churches, not that I know if that was what this one in Colorado was, but what the hell is wrong with the world today that churches need security guards? I know I could do similar rants about schools and metal detectors, etc. but anyhow...
Toys. When I and many of you were kids they seemed innocent enough. Matchbox cars, Lincoln logs, Barbie, Legos, etc. Each year at work, we "Adopt-a-Family" and buy Christmas gifts that they ask for. Today we were doing research on one thing a 10 year old girl wanted. She wanted one of those doll heads that you can put make-up on, etc. Now, I'll agree that they were always a tad morbid, it's like having your very on decapitated head you can put make up on and play with it's hair. Well it apparently is hard to find an African-American one that isn't at least 50 bucks. We started digging around trying to find something that would work. While searching, I came across some toys that just cracked me up or creeped me out... Here are two of them:
These days, you just can't have a styling head. You need a torso and arms too! We saw a couple of these in our search for that gift; however the picture on this one was just too creepy. At first I didn't notice the arms, and I'm like "Oh my god, it's dismembered!" There is just something bout a life-size head and upper body that your child can play with is just weird. The kid looks a little wacko too.
Hopefully she doesn't have a kid sister. Someone better hide the hatchet. Look mommy, now she's just like my doll! Check it out here.
I know it's not her technical name, but I like to call her Burlesque Barbie. Originally I only saw the blonde one, but now I see there's a few hair color options. I wonder if they come with the chair too! They call it Broadway greats but yeah... Perhaps they're attempting to teach little girls what "All that Jazz" really means.
Blonde
Red
Brunette
Okay, that's enough for now I guess. Here's a Birfday shout out to all my fellow December peeps. Seems to be a bunch of us this month. ;)
Cheers,
Franz
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Here’s your damn blog!
Originally posted on MySpace Blog
Quit whining already! Okay, just kidding...
It's cold and snowy. I'm surprised I haven't keeled over and died yet. I got back fromSt. Louis
Anyhow, my trip toSt. Louis for Turkey
Now, back to the trip... The nephews and niece are cute as ever. I hate living away from them sometimes. As for what a few of you are really wondering about (the real reason I went home instead of the folks coming here), yes I got to see that guy again. I saw him twice and I had a great time. It's still very surreal - to be reunited with someone who was such a huge part of your life and is becoming that again, if not already. I won't dwell any further on it to spare you all...
As for work, that big project that was killing me lightened up. We hired a contractor to help out with the excess workload, so I went into my Thanksgiving mini-vaca thinking that things were going to be okay on that front. It turns out while I was away, the guy we hired had a health scare related to his heart. I'm not exactly sure what happened but he was hospitalized last week and is rumored to be returning this week. He's a really nice guy. He was already in a bad situation with previously being laid off and apparently so was his wife and they have kids - last thing they need is health problems and medical bills. I hope he's okay - for his sake not my workload :P
Anyhow, there's the update I know some of you have been looking for. I'm going back to cleaning and playing WoW - yeah dorky, I know. But that's why you all love me!
Cheers,
Franz
Quit whining already! Okay, just kidding...
It's cold and snowy. I'm surprised I haven't keeled over and died yet. I got back from
Anyhow, my trip to
Now, back to the trip... The nephews and niece are cute as ever. I hate living away from them sometimes. As for what a few of you are really wondering about (the real reason I went home instead of the folks coming here), yes I got to see that guy again. I saw him twice and I had a great time. It's still very surreal - to be reunited with someone who was such a huge part of your life and is becoming that again, if not already. I won't dwell any further on it to spare you all...
As for work, that big project that was killing me lightened up. We hired a contractor to help out with the excess workload, so I went into my Thanksgiving mini-vaca thinking that things were going to be okay on that front. It turns out while I was away, the guy we hired had a health scare related to his heart. I'm not exactly sure what happened but he was hospitalized last week and is rumored to be returning this week. He's a really nice guy. He was already in a bad situation with previously being laid off and apparently so was his wife and they have kids - last thing they need is health problems and medical bills. I hope he's okay - for his sake not my workload :P
Anyhow, there's the update I know some of you have been looking for. I'm going back to cleaning and playing WoW - yeah dorky, I know. But that's why you all love me!
Cheers,
Franz
Thursday, November 8, 2007
I just don’t get it...
Originally posted on MySpace Blog
On my way to work this morning, I pulled up behind this mid 90's sedan it was white or off-white however it was hard to tell since it had this lovely dried dirt cover. I didn't think much of it until the driver started revving the engine. This guy had one of those fancy suped up mufflers that make the car sound like a roadster. At this point, the light had turned green and he sped off. I just laughed and then realized I didn't quite recognize the model of the vehicle under all the dirt. Fortunately, after his many maneuvers I still managed to end up behind him at the next light. Peering through the dirt haze I finally managed to make out some faint script. Sephia. This idiot was trying to act all cool, revving his engine and speeding off in his lame ass slightly enhanced SEPHIA!
It was just too funny. I know I've talked about this with some of you before. I swear, I always end up behind people who pimp-out the crappiest cars. Why do they do it!?!? I don't get it. Perhaps they're trying to make what ever piece of moving scrap metal they could afford at the time cool. Too bad they don't realize it's not really possible. It would be cooler and way more respectable if they just let it be. I understand enhancing certain older vehicles and of course sporty cars, etc. with in reason. When will people realize racing stripes don't go on an old Mercury Topaz, changing all your emblems and such to gold doesn't make us not notice the rust, and for god's sake, wings and other various attachments to your vehicle that look like you welded it in your high school shop class are just hideous!
I seriously need to start taking pictures...
On my way to work this morning, I pulled up behind this mid 90's sedan it was white or off-white however it was hard to tell since it had this lovely dried dirt cover. I didn't think much of it until the driver started revving the engine. This guy had one of those fancy suped up mufflers that make the car sound like a roadster. At this point, the light had turned green and he sped off. I just laughed and then realized I didn't quite recognize the model of the vehicle under all the dirt. Fortunately, after his many maneuvers I still managed to end up behind him at the next light. Peering through the dirt haze I finally managed to make out some faint script. Sephia. This idiot was trying to act all cool, revving his engine and speeding off in his lame ass slightly enhanced SEPHIA!
It was just too funny. I know I've talked about this with some of you before. I swear, I always end up behind people who pimp-out the crappiest cars. Why do they do it!?!? I don't get it. Perhaps they're trying to make what ever piece of moving scrap metal they could afford at the time cool. Too bad they don't realize it's not really possible. It would be cooler and way more respectable if they just let it be. I understand enhancing certain older vehicles and of course sporty cars, etc. with in reason. When will people realize racing stripes don't go on an old Mercury Topaz, changing all your emblems and such to gold doesn't make us not notice the rust, and for god's sake, wings and other various attachments to your vehicle that look like you welded it in your high school shop class are just hideous!
I seriously need to start taking pictures...
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
It’s a sign!
Originally posted on MySpace Blog
Okay, this is just kind of a discussion starter...
Have you ever just noticed something somewhere that was totally unexpected? I guess that is a bit general, so here's my story. I bought this new pair of jeans over a week ago. It's a brand I never purchased before but they fit great, are cute and came with a sweet belt. Anyhow, I was throwing them in the laundry tonight and as I was zipping the fly I noticed a tag or something sewn in by the zipper. It was a proverb! or whatever... It made me laugh. Now my jeans are being insightful. Fortune Cookie Fly!
Today's lesson: "If you want to go nowhere, follow the crowd."
Okay, this is just kind of a discussion starter...
Have you ever just noticed something somewhere that was totally unexpected? I guess that is a bit general, so here's my story. I bought this new pair of jeans over a week ago. It's a brand I never purchased before but they fit great, are cute and came with a sweet belt. Anyhow, I was throwing them in the laundry tonight and as I was zipping the fly I noticed a tag or something sewn in by the zipper. It was a proverb! or whatever... It made me laugh. Now my jeans are being insightful. Fortune Cookie Fly!
Today's lesson: "If you want to go nowhere, follow the crowd."
Friday, October 26, 2007
the week from hell
Originally posted on MySpace Blog
Disclaimer: This is going to be a long one... I just need to get it all out.
The week started out okay, but boy did it go down hill fast! On Sunday, I adventured out with Stacia for some shopping and our annual trip to The Roasted Pear. It was a productive day that included finding a cute fall shirt and a great pair of jeans that were a size smaller than I used to wear! Yay!
Work on Monday and Tuesday were early signs of how busy the week was going to be. I think my support group had 16 help desk tickets when I got in at 8:30 on Monday. They continued to pour in along with the other normal requests & updates. At least both Mon. & Tues wrapped up with some leisure time as there was a celebratory Happy Hour for Molly and Kevin on Monday and then I head out for dinner & drinks with a friend on Tuesday.
On a personal level, Monday occurrences resolved some things I've been contemplating for some time. As many of you know, a year ago life thwacked me upside the head and learning to deal with what led to my divorce. During that time, I struggled with various things and really didn't do much; however I discovered the people and things that really mattered. People came out of the woodwork, old friends and acquaintances who genuinely cared (and in some cases enough to have my "problem taken care of" if I so desired.) Of the people I considered close friends, two of them either never called or called once. My maid of honor and a bridesmaid no less! There were no check ins via email... really nothing. When they first heard I got one brief response but that was it. With in the past year, I could literally count on one hand how many times they called or emailed and when I've emailed there was rarely a response. We won't mention for the past few years I've felt like the odd man out when ever we got together over holidays, etc. So anyway, Monday morning I come into work to find an email from one of them saying the other one had her second baby. I didn't even know she was pregnant! I saw this as the "yeah, we're not really friends anymore" sign. The kicker is when I got home on Monday evening I had a letter in the mail from one of them. I actually thought maybe I'd been hasty, etc. Oh no... It was a generic solicitation to sponsor her in a half marathon. So this week I briefly mourned the death of two friendships... and I'd like to emphasize BRIEF. Now back to surrounding my self with people who matter and the rest of my story about the week from hell.
Wednesday was just busy trying to catch up on the things I didn't do on Tuesday. I got home later than I wanted but all seemed well enough. Then Thursday came along... Ahhhh, Thursday. The literal day from hell. I think I worked between 12-14 hours. I won't even go into the details, since I've been overly verbose already. Let's just say I was pulled into a large project in the past few weeks that decided it needed to priority number one and it was suddenly my responsibility to do all the grunt work. That and something about assigning a link to hundreds of stores after they closed. Then, throughout all that mess, I get an email from the Ex. Something about needing me to help get stuff organized or to give him stuff for Immigration, etc. He actually said, "I don't really know what to say here other then thanks, I can only guess something like this is hard for you, because it's hard for me." What fucking bullshit is that?!? Hard for him my ass. The only thing hard for him is that he has to pay a lawyer to help him with his Immigration shit because he fucked up the marriage. I don't know what it was but between work stress and that email, I lost it a little yesterday. I guess there's a chance you never fully get over the being left or cheated on thing. However, I am a better and stronger person with out him. I moved on and I'm happy with my life as it is and where it seems to be going. Anyhow, here's a little "Thanks!!!" to those of you who have just been there along the way. Whether it be just this past few months, year or however long. I appreciate the talks, emails or just keeping my mind off things. I appreciate being reconnected with those of you who I've lost touch with over the years and those who I've just met over the past few.
Anyhow, it's Friday and it looks like I'll be working over a chunk of the weekend so I don't drown next week. I'm really looking forward to heading to St. Louis for Turkey Day... I really need a vacation, but there's another reason behind my desire to get back there soon.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Because... Life needs a soundtrack.
Most of you know I loooooove music. I just can't get enough of it. I love how it can set, reflect and change a mood in seconds. I'm the type who always sings along with the radio, in the shower or randomly when I think the house is too quiet. If I'm not listening to something, guaranteed there is some song running in my mind. When I got a tattoo, as cliche as it sounds, I had to get something I knew I'd never regret - so I got a treble clef.
Over lunch, Jacek and I decided to get out of the office before we went postal. We grabbed some lunch and stopped at the store so I could pick up some music. (I had to buy S&M again since the ex lost one of the discs and has yet to replace it. Dumb ass.) I popped it in the good ol' lappy as soon as we got back to work - right to Disc 2 Track 8. One. I played it a few times over and over and rocked out in my cube, I felt immensely better.
We all have at least one song that just does it for us. For me it's One and the S&M version is just amazing. (For those of you unaware it was a concert where the San Francisco Symphony played along with the band on a bunch of their classic and new material. If you haven't checked it out you should.)
So, it got me thinking... what is your song or songs that are a must have on your life's soundtrack?
One - Metallica
Paul Revere - Beastie Boys
I Am a Rock - Simon and Garfunkel
When You Say You Love Me - Josh Groban
No Rain - Blind Melon
Symphony No. 40 in G Minor - Mozart
Friday, October 12, 2007
Awww Yeah!
Originally posted on MySpace Blog
So I was perusing the headlines today and I was thinking. Gee, this world is just getting crazier and crazier. Mainly the topics seem to be revolving around kids and guns.
We have a woman buying her 14 year old an assault rifle. The best quote I think I've read in ages: "You have a child who is obviously emotionally disturbed and a social outcast, and no doubt the parents feel sorry for him and are indulging him." (It seems they reworded this one a few times basically earlier it mentioned they were spoiling the kid because he had social issues.) I mean when you have a kid with social issues do you buy them a rifle?! Nice... There is now a 3rd Grader (8 years old!) in custody because he pulled a loaded gun on some kids on the school bus. It's just kind of crazy out there.
There is one headline however that just made my day. Seriously can it get any better!? I hope you enjoy a good laugh like me...
Cola Wars Get Physical As Pepsi Worker Attacks Coke Employee
http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/14326479/detail.html
Go Pepsi!!!
Alright, back to my own reality. I'm off to get a hair cut.
Cheers,
Franz
Monday, October 8, 2007
Ahh, fall...
Originally posted on MySpace Blog
October is probably one of my favorite months. Nothing quite compares to a beautiful autumn day. The air is crisp, it's not too cold yet, the trees are vibrant (well at least for a few more days here in the north) and of course Halloween is right around the corner.
Halloween is by far the best holiday out of the year. The candy is great when you're a kid, however nothing quite compares to drinking and costumes! (Now, to find a party to attend this year.) I always wanted to make the scary house on the block and it seems that may have yet to wait at least another year.
Looks like I'll be sitting here with my fingers crossed for the most of this month.
I'm hoping I actually get a bite on the house and that I don't have to rake too much this year. It may be hard to keep my head above water as everyone at work tries to squeeze their project in pre-"freeze." Attempting to figure out where the holidays will lead me is always fun. Of course, I'll most likely be in St. Louis for Chrismas but to fly, to drive? And what about Turkey day? Who knows! October: a month of planning, stress and fun! Can we cram anything else in?
This month started off with a bang. I'm crossing my fingers that it ends with a bigger one. A good bigger one. I hope October treats you all well.
Cheers,
Franz
October is probably one of my favorite months. Nothing quite compares to a beautiful autumn day. The air is crisp, it's not too cold yet, the trees are vibrant (well at least for a few more days here in the north) and of course Halloween is right around the corner.
Halloween is by far the best holiday out of the year. The candy is great when you're a kid, however nothing quite compares to drinking and costumes! (Now, to find a party to attend this year.) I always wanted to make the scary house on the block and it seems that may have yet to wait at least another year.
Looks like I'll be sitting here with my fingers crossed for the most of this month.
I'm hoping I actually get a bite on the house and that I don't have to rake too much this year. It may be hard to keep my head above water as everyone at work tries to squeeze their project in pre-"freeze." Attempting to figure out where the holidays will lead me is always fun. Of course, I'll most likely be in St. Louis for Chrismas but to fly, to drive? And what about Turkey day? Who knows! October: a month of planning, stress and fun! Can we cram anything else in?
This month started off with a bang. I'm crossing my fingers that it ends with a bigger one. A good bigger one. I hope October treats you all well.
Cheers,
Franz
Monday, October 1, 2007
Updates...
Originally posted on MySpace Blog
Okay, apparently some of you are looking for updates - so here you go.
I did go on another date with the foreign guy. He is very sweet and cute. He now wants to cook for me, however I just don't think there's a real connection there. At first I went on some dates with a guy who I could talk to for hours but there was no attraction. Now I've gone on a few dates with a guy where there is attraction but no commonality. Is it so wrong to want both? Of course not...
I'm on a high note after this past weekend. I got to spend some good time with an old friend (and truthfully, a guy who I can talk to for hours about nothing and everything, have much in common with and well the attraction has been there since day 1.) He thankfully agreed to be my date to a friend's wedding and it was great to see him again. Honestly, I'm a little down that I have to head back to Minnesota tomorrow. *sigh* Keep your fingers crossed that he agrees to come visit me.
Okay, apparently some of you are looking for updates - so here you go.
I did go on another date with the foreign guy. He is very sweet and cute. He now wants to cook for me, however I just don't think there's a real connection there. At first I went on some dates with a guy who I could talk to for hours but there was no attraction. Now I've gone on a few dates with a guy where there is attraction but no commonality. Is it so wrong to want both? Of course not...
I'm on a high note after this past weekend. I got to spend some good time with an old friend (and truthfully, a guy who I can talk to for hours about nothing and everything, have much in common with and well the attraction has been there since day 1.) He thankfully agreed to be my date to a friend's wedding and it was great to see him again. Honestly, I'm a little down that I have to head back to Minnesota tomorrow. *sigh* Keep your fingers crossed that he agrees to come visit me.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Maybe it’s not so bad...
Originally posted on MySpace Blog
Okay, so perhaps the whole dating again thing isn't so bad after all.
I had coffee this evening with someone new. I'm always a tad antsy before the initial meeting. I start thinking, "ugh, what am I doing? I just want to go home." It's never really that bad. I just hate the potential awkwardness. Tonight was no different, however when I left this time it was definitely different. The experience was adult with a tad of teenage giddiness (I'm sure the foreign accent helped). After the "date", there are no doubts about if I really wanted to see the guy again or not. Instead of feeling restricted by location, personal likes/dislikes or whatever you discover about someone through conversation, this time it's like the world has no limits.
Okay, enough with the super cheese. I just had to rant somewhere about my good evening and the new developments from this member of the "Under 30 and divorced club." I know some of you were looking for updates on my dating life, so I'll let you know how things progress.
Okay, so perhaps the whole dating again thing isn't so bad after all.
I had coffee this evening with someone new. I'm always a tad antsy before the initial meeting. I start thinking, "ugh, what am I doing? I just want to go home." It's never really that bad. I just hate the potential awkwardness. Tonight was no different, however when I left this time it was definitely different. The experience was adult with a tad of teenage giddiness (I'm sure the foreign accent helped). After the "date", there are no doubts about if I really wanted to see the guy again or not. Instead of feeling restricted by location, personal likes/dislikes or whatever you discover about someone through conversation, this time it's like the world has no limits.
Okay, enough with the super cheese. I just had to rant somewhere about my good evening and the new developments from this member of the "Under 30 and divorced club." I know some of you were looking for updates on my dating life, so I'll let you know how things progress.
Monday, August 27, 2007
Table for One?
Originally posted on MySpace Blog
As a friend put it... At first, it can be a little empowering; however I have to say after a bit it gets a little awkward. "Just one please."
For a while I was self conscious about going to the movies by myself. At the time I had a significant other, he just lived somewhere else. These days I have no issues going to movies by myself. However, I'm not sure you ever get used to dining out by yourself. It's not like I'm going to some 5 star joint. I just refuse to hit up the drive-thru. I've taken a book with me, played games on my cell phone. called and sent texts to people. No matter what you do, it's just weird. I guess I could sit at the bar, but I don't often order a drink and to me that's weird. If I do order a drink then I'm drinking a lone and that must mean something bad. I guess there is no right answer. Oh well. I just felt like I had to rant a little. Perhaps I just think too much ;)
As a friend put it... At first, it can be a little empowering; however I have to say after a bit it gets a little awkward. "Just one please."
For a while I was self conscious about going to the movies by myself. At the time I had a significant other, he just lived somewhere else. These days I have no issues going to movies by myself. However, I'm not sure you ever get used to dining out by yourself. It's not like I'm going to some 5 star joint. I just refuse to hit up the drive-thru. I've taken a book with me, played games on my cell phone. called and sent texts to people. No matter what you do, it's just weird. I guess I could sit at the bar, but I don't often order a drink and to me that's weird. If I do order a drink then I'm drinking a lone and that must mean something bad. I guess there is no right answer. Oh well. I just felt like I had to rant a little. Perhaps I just think too much ;)
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Name Silliness
Originally posted on MySpace Blog
Okay, I know this is old but I always find it funny when the "old" folks at work pick up on stuff and have to share. Of course you're sitting back in your chair thinking, "Geeze, didn't we do this 10 years ago?" Anyhow, I'm posting it here because I want to see and hopefully you all don't mind sharing yours. They always give me a good giggle, so...
What's your Stripper/Porn Star name? I know there's a few different version floating about, but it seems this is the one I heard of the most.
First Name = 1st Pet's Name
Last Name = 1st Street You Lived On
It's very nice to meet you, I'm Buffy Dorchester.
Okay, I know this is old but I always find it funny when the "old" folks at work pick up on stuff and have to share. Of course you're sitting back in your chair thinking, "Geeze, didn't we do this 10 years ago?" Anyhow, I'm posting it here because I want to see and hopefully you all don't mind sharing yours. They always give me a good giggle, so...
What's your Stripper/Porn Star name? I know there's a few different version floating about, but it seems this is the one I heard of the most.
First Name = 1st Pet's Name
Last Name = 1st Street You Lived On
It's very nice to meet you, I'm Buffy Dorchester.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
You got to be kidding me!?!
Originally posted on MySpace Blog
Note: I do not wish to offend anyone by my comments below. I was raised Catholic and still consider myself one. I'm just one of those who doesn't agree with everything fed to me. So please don't take offense, just consider it one of my rants.
I came home from work today and flipped on the news. I thought I was hearing things but upon further research it was true. The Vatican released the Drivers' Ten Commandments. I just don't even know what to say. Isn't there something else and even better to do with your time? I mean, I understand it's got to be hard to be an institution that refuses to grow or acclimate with the times, the possiblities of things one could do in order to make the world better and you decide to declare that all Catholics should be more courteous on the road?! Isn't all that covered in the original 10 or the whole "Treat others how you would like to be treated" stuff? Forget about AIDS in Africa or all the mistreated or hungry or whatever people in this world, just don't SIN IN YOUR CAR!
In order to help save your souls, I've included them below. Now you can't claim ignorance.
1. You shall not kill.
2. The road shall be for you a means of communion between people and not of mortal harm.
3. Courtesy, uprightness and prudence will help you deal with unforeseen events.
4. Be charitable and help your neighbor in need, especially victims of accidents.
5. Cars shall not be for you an expression of power and domination, and an occasion of sin.
6. Charitably convince the young and not so young not to drive when they are not in a fitting condition to do so.
7. Support the families of accident victims.
8. Bring guilty motorists and their victims together, at the appropriate time, so that they can undergo the liberating experience of forgiveness.
9. On the road, protect the more vulnerable party.
10. Feel responsible toward others.
Now excuse me while I go slaughter things in a virtual world,
Franz
Note: I do not wish to offend anyone by my comments below. I was raised Catholic and still consider myself one. I'm just one of those who doesn't agree with everything fed to me. So please don't take offense, just consider it one of my rants.
I came home from work today and flipped on the news. I thought I was hearing things but upon further research it was true. The Vatican released the Drivers' Ten Commandments. I just don't even know what to say. Isn't there something else and even better to do with your time? I mean, I understand it's got to be hard to be an institution that refuses to grow or acclimate with the times, the possiblities of things one could do in order to make the world better and you decide to declare that all Catholics should be more courteous on the road?! Isn't all that covered in the original 10 or the whole "Treat others how you would like to be treated" stuff? Forget about AIDS in Africa or all the mistreated or hungry or whatever people in this world, just don't SIN IN YOUR CAR!
In order to help save your souls, I've included them below. Now you can't claim ignorance.
1. You shall not kill.
2. The road shall be for you a means of communion between people and not of mortal harm.
3. Courtesy, uprightness and prudence will help you deal with unforeseen events.
4. Be charitable and help your neighbor in need, especially victims of accidents.
5. Cars shall not be for you an expression of power and domination, and an occasion of sin.
6. Charitably convince the young and not so young not to drive when they are not in a fitting condition to do so.
7. Support the families of accident victims.
8. Bring guilty motorists and their victims together, at the appropriate time, so that they can undergo the liberating experience of forgiveness.
9. On the road, protect the more vulnerable party.
10. Feel responsible toward others.
Now excuse me while I go slaughter things in a virtual world,
Franz
Monday, June 18, 2007
I've been Tagged!
Originally posted on MySpace Blog
Here's how you play. Once you've been tagged, you have to write a blog with 10 weird, random things, facts or habits about yourself. At the end, you choose 10 people to be tagged, listing their names and why you chose them to be tagged. Don't forget to leave them a comment ("You're It!") and to read your blog. You can't tag the person who tagged you. Since you can't tag me back, let me know when you've posted your blog so I can see your answers.
Karla... I hate you for doing this to me. ;)
1. I won't elaborate, but I can never have enough q-tips.
2. As a kid I was obsessed with the movie The Ten Commandments. I loved the whole ancient Egypt thing.
3. I can't stand quiet. I must have some sort of noise. It can be just the hum of the A/C or something but if its dead quiet I go crazy. This probably explains #4.
4. I have a tendency to randomly break into song, especially when I'm alone.
5. I am having drinks with a guy on Thursday. I wouldn't call it a date but lets just say its the first time I've been in this type of situation in over 7 years.
6. I love animal cookies and bite their heads off first.
7. I've worked for the same company for more than a third of my life.
8. I absolutely love the Sci-Fi show, Ghost Hunters and one day want to visit "haunted" places.
9. I love dressing up and going to the Renaisance Festival - which leads into...
10. I seriously believe I must have had a past life or was born in the wrong time period cause I often don't feel like I'm in the right era. (haha, this coming from the techo-geek)
Here's how you play. Once you've been tagged, you have to write a blog with 10 weird, random things, facts or habits about yourself. At the end, you choose 10 people to be tagged, listing their names and why you chose them to be tagged. Don't forget to leave them a comment ("You're It!") and to read your blog. You can't tag the person who tagged you. Since you can't tag me back, let me know when you've posted your blog so I can see your answers.
Karla... I hate you for doing this to me. ;)
1. I won't elaborate, but I can never have enough q-tips.
2. As a kid I was obsessed with the movie The Ten Commandments. I loved the whole ancient Egypt thing.
3. I can't stand quiet. I must have some sort of noise. It can be just the hum of the A/C or something but if its dead quiet I go crazy. This probably explains #4.
4. I have a tendency to randomly break into song, especially when I'm alone.
5. I am having drinks with a guy on Thursday. I wouldn't call it a date but lets just say its the first time I've been in this type of situation in over 7 years.
6. I love animal cookies and bite their heads off first.
7. I've worked for the same company for more than a third of my life.
8. I absolutely love the Sci-Fi show, Ghost Hunters and one day want to visit "haunted" places.
9. I love dressing up and going to the Renaisance Festival - which leads into...
10. I seriously believe I must have had a past life or was born in the wrong time period cause I often don't feel like I'm in the right era. (haha, this coming from the techo-geek)
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Crazy Names
Originally posted on MySpace Blog
So this is more of a discussion starter hopefully... Have you ever seen a shop, company or whatever with a name that just makes you laugh or seems witty, etc?
I was driving home this evening and a drove by a truck that was advertising it's business, "Total Tool." I literally laughed out loud and then started thinking of the other places I've seen. So, I'm going to share the ones I recall and hope some of you respond with your own!
1. Total Tool - the newest on my list (kind of reminds me of someone in my life)
2. Hung Fat - creepy now closed chinese place in a shady area not far from the Philadelphia airport.
3. Condomnation - a shop I saw years and years ago in downtown Philly.
4. Foiled Again - a salon in NE Mpls. Found this while searching the web for a salon.
So this is more of a discussion starter hopefully... Have you ever seen a shop, company or whatever with a name that just makes you laugh or seems witty, etc?
I was driving home this evening and a drove by a truck that was advertising it's business, "Total Tool." I literally laughed out loud and then started thinking of the other places I've seen. So, I'm going to share the ones I recall and hope some of you respond with your own!
1. Total Tool - the newest on my list (kind of reminds me of someone in my life)
2. Hung Fat - creepy now closed chinese place in a shady area not far from the Philadelphia airport.
3. Condomnation - a shop I saw years and years ago in downtown Philly.
4. Foiled Again - a salon in NE Mpls. Found this while searching the web for a salon.
Friday, February 2, 2007
What's wrong with you? Here's what's wrong with me!
Originally posted on MySpace Blog
Okay, one of my friends posted this as a bulletin but I figured it'd be fun to post it as a blog and I want you people to post yours here and/or comment.
All I have to say is I've been trying to tell this to people for years and it's about time that I have proof! Enjoy!
Okay, one of my friends posted this as a bulletin but I figured it'd be fun to post it as a blog and I want you people to post yours here and/or comment.
All I have to say is I've been trying to tell this to people for years and it's about time that I have proof! Enjoy!
| Another badass quiz from eSPIN-the-Bottle... What's Wrong With You? MY RESULT:Frightening to Small Children |
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You're a nice, funny, intelligent person who just happens to be terrifying to anyone under the age of six.Monday, January 8, 2007
To Resolute or not?
Originally posted on MySpace Blog
So, what's the deal with people's obsession with making New Year's Resolutions? If I want to do something like start eating better, working out, being more optimistic or whatever, I don't need to make a pledge on a certain day. I just do it. But, to each their own. So why was I told this year by a family member that I HAVE to make a resolution?
I get the fact that the past year wasn't that great for me. However, since the big smack upside the head that life dealt, it's a matter of reviewing and possibly changing my way of life and looking at things. Isn't that one big generic resolution? Anyhow, I guess for me it comes down to when we made them with my family when we were younger, it never worked. So why bother now? If I want to make a change I'm going to do it. No matter the time of year, no matter if I say it aloud in front of family or friends, no matter what the circumstances - you just do it. Perhaps we're just following an archaic tradition for that festive time of year.
So I want to know (the few of you who actually read this) do you make a New Year's Resolution?
So, what's the deal with people's obsession with making New Year's Resolutions? If I want to do something like start eating better, working out, being more optimistic or whatever, I don't need to make a pledge on a certain day. I just do it. But, to each their own. So why was I told this year by a family member that I HAVE to make a resolution?
I get the fact that the past year wasn't that great for me. However, since the big smack upside the head that life dealt, it's a matter of reviewing and possibly changing my way of life and looking at things. Isn't that one big generic resolution? Anyhow, I guess for me it comes down to when we made them with my family when we were younger, it never worked. So why bother now? If I want to make a change I'm going to do it. No matter the time of year, no matter if I say it aloud in front of family or friends, no matter what the circumstances - you just do it. Perhaps we're just following an archaic tradition for that festive time of year.
So I want to know (the few of you who actually read this) do you make a New Year's Resolution?
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