Things reached an all new low when I saw this recently in a local movie theater parking lot.
Let's zoom in just to make sure you understand the severity of the situation.
Yes, it's a raccoon. A moment of silence please.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
carcoon?
As a general rule, I hate car accessories. By that I mean anything that gives your car "personality" is going to annoy me. Bumper stickers, fuzzy seat covers, dice/lei/anything hanging from your rear view mirror, bullet hole decals, the baseball that appears to have smashed through your back window, I could go on but I'm getting stressed out.
Things reached an all new low when I saw this recently in a local movie theater parking lot.
Let's zoom in just to make sure you understand the severity of the situation.
Yes, it's a raccoon. A moment of silence please.
Things reached an all new low when I saw this recently in a local movie theater parking lot.
Let's zoom in just to make sure you understand the severity of the situation.Yes, it's a raccoon. A moment of silence please.
Friday, July 24, 2009
there's no place like home
I sat next to a Canadian man on an airplane a few years ago who asked where I lived. Kansas City I said, and he asked what Kansas was like. KANSAS?? HOW DARE HE.
Why would he think Kansas City is in Kansas?
I calmly explained that I actually lived in Missouri and the city is right on the state line. Then I got out the Northwest Airlines magazine "Sky" from the seat back pocket to show him where KC is on a map.
Then he showed me where he lives in Canada. Then we ate peanuts.
When I moved to Missouri as an awkward 12 year old, I thought Kansas was stupid. In my 6th grade yearbook I specifically remember one unlearned child wrote "Have fun in Kansas" and I was SO MAD. I'M NOT MOVING TO KANSAS.
What I'm trying to say is that my feelings about Kansas have changed. I don't mind Kansas anymore. I live in Kansas now, and have yet to be eaten by Prairie Shrews. It's not so bad.
Why would he think Kansas City is in Kansas?
I calmly explained that I actually lived in Missouri and the city is right on the state line. Then I got out the Northwest Airlines magazine "Sky" from the seat back pocket to show him where KC is on a map.
Then he showed me where he lives in Canada. Then we ate peanuts.
When I moved to Missouri as an awkward 12 year old, I thought Kansas was stupid. In my 6th grade yearbook I specifically remember one unlearned child wrote "Have fun in Kansas" and I was SO MAD. I'M NOT MOVING TO KANSAS.
What I'm trying to say is that my feelings about Kansas have changed. I don't mind Kansas anymore. I live in Kansas now, and have yet to be eaten by Prairie Shrews. It's not so bad.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Top 5
Since I have such a large blog following, I know many of my 4 or 5 readers must be curious to know more about me so I made these lists.
Top 5 Reasons Why I Love Lists
1. I have a hard time remembering things if I don't write them down
2. I like things organized and planned out
3. The fun of crossing off things you have accomplished
4. David Letterman does it
5. It helps me relieve stress
Top 5 Lists That I Always Keep
1. "To-Do" at work
2. "To-Do" personal
3. "To Buy" groceries and other
4. "Kari List" list of things I need to discuss with my boss whenever I get a chance to sit down with her
5. "Boys That Like Me" -- wait -- that was high school
Top 5 Foods I Love The Most
1. Cookies
2. Cookie dough
3. Macaroni and Cheese
4. Pizza Hut bread sticks dipped in ranch
5. Oreos in milk or Mexican food - couldn't decide - is this cheating? no, i make the rules
Top 5 Favorite TV Shows
1. The Mentalist
2. Gilmore Girls
3. NCIS
4. How I Met Your Mother
5. Project Runway
Top 5 Favorite Musicians/Bands
1. Jessy Lacey (Brand New) and Andrew McMahon (Something Corporate, Jack's Mannequin) -- i have the same love for them in my heart they both win first
2. Ben Gibbard- Death Cab, Postal Service
3. Josh Toole- Atlantic
4. A current favorite- A Fine Frenzy
5. KRIS ALLEN! heehhhehehhhehehehehehehe- pump fake- since i'm not ready to admit to that, let's go with The Killers
Top 5 Things That I Love
1. Richie
2. Shopping
3. Football
4. Richie
5. Maps
Top 5 Things That Annoy Me
1. Windshield wipers going too fast for the amount of rain that is actually falling- SERIOUSLY TURN THEM OFF IT HAS STOPPED RAINING HOW DO YOU NOT NOTICE YOUR WIPERS MOVING ACROSS YOUR DRY WINDSHIELD
2. World of Warcraft
3. My eyebrows
4. Facebook status updates
5. That our landlord won't let us get a puppy
Top 5 Strange Facts About Me
1. I love lists
2. I am a frugal freak about spending money
3. I don't really like watching movies, especially if there is suspense, people die, or if it isn't a lame romantic comedy
4. I hate tomato sauce blah gag (excpet on pizza)
5. I have to wear special deodorant you put on at night
Top 5 Favorite Places I've Visited/Lived*
1. Hawaii
2. French Riviera
3. Captiva Island
4. Washington DC*
5. Jamaica
Top 5 Things I Do Well
1. Make lists
2. Follow all rules and directions
3. Ride horses
4. Drive
5. Sleep
Top 5 Things I Don't Do Well
1. Argue
2. Speak Spanish
3. Cook
4. Keep in touch
5. Clean the bathtub
Top 5 Reasons Why I Love Lists
1. I have a hard time remembering things if I don't write them down
2. I like things organized and planned out
3. The fun of crossing off things you have accomplished
4. David Letterman does it
5. It helps me relieve stress
Top 5 Lists That I Always Keep
1. "To-Do" at work
2. "To-Do" personal
3. "To Buy" groceries and other
4. "Kari List" list of things I need to discuss with my boss whenever I get a chance to sit down with her
5. "Boys That Like Me" -- wait -- that was high school
Top 5 Foods I Love The Most
1. Cookies
2. Cookie dough
3. Macaroni and Cheese
4. Pizza Hut bread sticks dipped in ranch
5. Oreos in milk or Mexican food - couldn't decide - is this cheating? no, i make the rules
Top 5 Favorite TV Shows
1. The Mentalist
2. Gilmore Girls
3. NCIS
4. How I Met Your Mother
5. Project Runway
Top 5 Favorite Musicians/Bands
1. Jessy Lacey (Brand New) and Andrew McMahon (Something Corporate, Jack's Mannequin) -- i have the same love for them in my heart they both win first
2. Ben Gibbard- Death Cab, Postal Service
3. Josh Toole- Atlantic
4. A current favorite- A Fine Frenzy
5. KRIS ALLEN! heehhhehehhhehehehehehehe- pump fake- since i'm not ready to admit to that, let's go with The Killers
Top 5 Things That I Love
1. Richie
2. Shopping
3. Football
4. Richie
5. Maps
Top 5 Things That Annoy Me
1. Windshield wipers going too fast for the amount of rain that is actually falling- SERIOUSLY TURN THEM OFF IT HAS STOPPED RAINING HOW DO YOU NOT NOTICE YOUR WIPERS MOVING ACROSS YOUR DRY WINDSHIELD
2. World of Warcraft
3. My eyebrows
4. Facebook status updates
5. That our landlord won't let us get a puppy
Top 5 Strange Facts About Me
1. I love lists
2. I am a frugal freak about spending money
3. I don't really like watching movies, especially if there is suspense, people die, or if it isn't a lame romantic comedy
4. I hate tomato sauce blah gag (excpet on pizza)
5. I have to wear special deodorant you put on at night
Top 5 Favorite Places I've Visited/Lived*
1. Hawaii
2. French Riviera
3. Captiva Island
4. Washington DC*
5. Jamaica
Top 5 Things I Do Well
1. Make lists
2. Follow all rules and directions
3. Ride horses
4. Drive
5. Sleep
Top 5 Things I Don't Do Well
1. Argue
2. Speak Spanish
3. Cook
4. Keep in touch
5. Clean the bathtub
Monday, April 13, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
my first gmail chat
my first experiences with the gmail chat feature circa may 2006:
3:33 PM me: richie?
does this thing work
i am leaving for soccer practice
but let me know if this works
3:34 PM it's not looking so good
well bye
**the next day**
**the next day**
9:15 AM me: hey
Richie: hey doll
me: what? it works?
this is phenomenal
Richie: haha
i'm wiritng an email right now
9:16 AM me: to me??
Richie: yeah
me: i have 14 tapes today
Richie: wow
ufn
fun
me: you caught a cat?
or a catfish?
Richie: catfish
9:17 AM and some frogs
me: ok
sick
Richie: You're my desktop
it's awesome
funny
you're amazing
do you put things in your nose at work?
9:19 AM what happened
you can't close your mail for some reason
idk
9:20 AM i'm gonna get in the shower
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Highlights of 2008
Late, but a recap of some favorite moments from 2008:
1. Getting married
2. Incident B
Incident A:
"Is that someones daughter?" -This guy, asking about me at the Operations Meeting
"No she works for the company." -My boss's boss
"Oh, I thought she was 14." -The guy, still talking about me
Incident B:
"Are you an attorney?" -This dude asking me if I was an attorney
3. Chiefs beating the Broncos in week 4
4. Reconfiguring our antenna to get 16 channels instead of 3, just in time to watch the Olympics
5. Meeting* Tony Gonzalez
*by "meeting" I probably mean being in the same Applebees as him while he does a radio show
1. Getting married
2. Incident B
Incident A:
"Is that someones daughter?" -This guy, asking about me at the Operations Meeting
"No she works for the company." -My boss's boss
"Oh, I thought she was 14." -The guy, still talking about me
Incident B:
"Are you an attorney?" -This dude asking me if I was an attorney
3. Chiefs beating the Broncos in week 4
4. Reconfiguring our antenna to get 16 channels instead of 3, just in time to watch the Olympics
5. Meeting* Tony Gonzalez
*by "meeting" I probably mean being in the same Applebees as him while he does a radio show
Monday, December 15, 2008
Shout out to Ric our landlord
Thanks Ric for ironing some of my clothes yesterday. You came over to work on our furnace and while passing through the living room immediately spotted my sub par ironing technique. Fortunately, you decided to take the time to impart ironing dexterity. You ironed a few shirts and as a bonus included a brief pants demonstration. All while sharing stories of when you ironed in the dorm during college for just 25 cents/shirt (10 cent surcharge for starch).
(Pictured: me, after my ironing lesson)
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