Friday, December 23, 2005

Ta-dahhhhhh!

It's official: I'm moving! I know it, you know it, the American people know it. Even my employer finally knows it!

Moving to a little town called Washington DC, have you heard of it? I went there a few weeks ago to visit this guy I know. I kind of like him, so we found a really great place to live and I'm heading out on the open road with my dog in about two weeks.

My true plan is to have him support me so I can pursue my true passion: making babies and scrapbooking. But alas, I think I should probably have a job- you know, something to fall back on...

Nope, don't have one lined up yet, which is strange for me. This is the first time I'm moving anywhere that isn't just because of a job. Feels kind of weird, kind of nice- but pretty freaky too. Come to think of it, since I graduated from college, I've never taken any actual time off... Just went straight to work and never really stopped. So maybe this will be a good thing.

The job I really wanted, and thought was a perfect fit is now having "funding issues" where the higher ups are apparently trying to rearrange things to avoid hiring on an additional person. Its in negotiation now, but things don't look good. These are the aspects of the public health world that I'd forgotten all about.... "funding issues."

So, rather than fret about it, I'm just going to enjoy my morning Bloody Mary at my desk at work this morning (yes, there actually are a few things that I will really miss about my current industry!), which will hopefully segue into some libations throughout the weekend that involve the words, "Nog," "toddy," and "rum."

Happy Holidays to all, or "Merry Christmas" if that suits you better. It's all the same to me.

And if you know of anyone who wants to hire a fabulous Registered Dietitian/Stock Broker in the DC Metro area, please be sure to drop my name!

Tuesday, December 20, 2005

Always Be Cobbling

Ahhhh... big sigh of relief. I have been frantically searching for an online clip of this SNL sketch for the past two weeks since it aired. If you've never seen Glengarry Glen Ross, then you probably won't find it to be comic genius. If you have, you'll likely agree that it is one of the best sketches of all time. ONE of the best- I'd be hard pressed to name a single best sketch. I can think of several that could compete for the spot of worst though...

Okay- on with the show: Enjoy!
http://youtube.com/watch.php?v=b1V3pb3hnRY&search=snl%20alec%20baldwin




(and if you want to watch a few clips of the original, you can see them piece by piece here.

Wednesday, December 14, 2005

The Dickens Caroler: Friend or Foe?


I’ve noticed lately that there are fewer and fewer things in this world on which I do not have an opinion. The Dickens Caroler concept is one of them. On one hand I love Christmas, Christmas music and all things Christmasy. Their musical quality is generally quite good, and a general admiration for performance art is called for in most social circles. But on the other hand, there’s just something about them that’s a little weird. I often feel as if they should turn the volume down on their stage-friendly facial expressions. And they generally remind me of the girls that used to walk down the halls of Evergreen Junior High singing “Wind Beneath My Wings” in an over-processed three part harmony.


And so my clever reader, I put the ball in your court. Discuss.

Tuesday, December 13, 2005

Don't worry darlings, mummy is here.

Oh dear, what a dreadful spot of strep throat I've had! Okay- I'm sorry- there was just some part of me that really needed to write in a bad, fake English accent. But yes, I've been sick. Sick to the degree where sitting in front of a computer and typing is just too much. But thanks to the power of antibiotics, and more Advil extra-strength than I've ever taken in my life, I made it through the trenches, and I'm back. I have very little time tonight, but just enough to make three quick comments: 1) Micro-Chenille: Who knew that socks of this persuasion could be so fabulous? 2) "Night sweats" blow. Having a fever in general is pretty hellish. 3) Clean, tired dogs bring me closer to my my own personal heaven. Okay then, off to bed for me. Lots of changes going on in my world. I look forward to the day where I might be able to tell you about them.