The End of an Era

Today is my second to last day at my job. As I look around my office I see just how much I really have left to do....it's a bit overwhelming. I just finished packing up all of my personal stuff (pictures etc). I always find it strange that five years in one place can fit in one letter size storage box. I should have brought my camera - this may be the only time I have an office this big! I still have 4 pictures on the wall. One I am not taking home. I'm going to send an email out and give it to who ever wants it. It's too heavy and I don't have the wall space.

Next - out to the shredder to get rid of the evidence - umm I mean old stuff.

You Make My Day

I got my very first blog award today from the lovely Kim over at Something Bleu...it made me very happy! Here is what you do when you win this award.


About the "You Make My Day" award:

1. Write a post with links to 5 blogs that make me think and/or make my day.
2. Acknowledge the post of the award giver.
3. Display the "You Make my Day Award" logo
4. Tell the award winners that they have won by commenting on their blogs with the news.
5. It's a meme, so winners should continue this chain of happiness.

1. Casdok over at Mother of Shrek is an amazing women who shares stories about her amazing 19 year old autistic son "C". When she is writing about her son she is writing in some way about perception. Its fabulous stuff.

2.Life of a Valley Girl follows Val through her ups and down in life. Its a fascinating online diary - she's won tons of awards and I can see why.

3. I check in on Victoria every day. First of all she has the best pictures on her posts. But really I like to see what's happening in her life. I feel like she lives next door. I actually wish she did I think we'd be great friends.

4. Kim nominated me for this award. She is probably the most creative person I know and I love seeing what she has on her blog from day to day. It could be about her afghan or about her baby (Lucy!!). Whatever it is it's usually something she created or had a hand in creating...it's really quite inspiring.

5. Last but not least we have Kiraa (ex-everything). First of all Kiraa changes the look of her blog around more than anyone I know and I am extremely jealous of this. Add to that a very perceptive 20 something's take on the world and you have one kick ass blog....

Ok I'm going to break the rules here because I have two more that I MUST mention

6. Slinger is the brother I didn't know I had. We lead parallel lives (well minus the wife and kids) It's frightening but quite fascinating. He also takes awesome pictures.

7. Then there is my cutie from Columbia - Tyler Durden. I just love him and his blog what can I say? Hey Tyler - maybe we are soulmates??

As soon as I can get an image that blogspot will let me display of the "You Make My Day" logo I'll put it up!

Off to notify the winners!!

So In Love...

With this song - I can't get it out of my head

Say What?

"If [Barack Obama] wins this nomination, I'm going to do what I can to help him become president...After all the mean things they said about me, I can't believe I'm saying this."
-- Bill Clinton

New Job

Started my new job this weekend. It was great. Lots to do but I always like that. The biggest news is that my family had a surprise birthday party for me on Saturday night. It was complete surprise since my birthday was in November. It was great - lots of fun.
I have my niece here with me at work today to help me with filing which is unbelievably helpful.

I'm exhuasted but wanted to update - I'll keep you all posted.

Randomness

Last night on WBCN (Boston Radio) they counted down the top 10 most useless members of rock bands ever. #6 was "anyone in Nine Inch Nails who isn't Trent Reznor". I thought that was pretty funny - although it seemed this lineup was less disposable but I guess that wasn't true. Aaron is touring with his new band Jubilee in Europe, Jeordie is back with Marilyn Mason as Twiggy Ramirez, who knows where Josh is but I'm sure he's working and Allesandro is working with Trent on the new stuff. So I guess three out of four were expendable. Ahh well as I like to tell the people I work for - everyone is replaceable (that's always scary coming from HR).






Ummmm Aaron? We need to have a talk.













I am still sad about Heath Ledger's death. I keep hearing it mentioned on the radio, on TV and of course it's all over the net. He was so young and by all accounts on his way up in the world. I saw Brokeback Mountain and loved it. I thought it was a beautifully portrayed love story and that last scene when he smells the shirt is beyond heartbreaking. Of course with the death of anyone prominent the assholes come out to play. This morning I read about John Gibson from Fox News and what he had to say about the whole thing. All I have to say is you fucking cowardly scumbag. It's so easy to sit back and play little snippets of dialogue and make comments isn't it? What is happening to people? I swear I can feel the soul leaving this country. And yes I know the story is from Perez Hilton but guess what? I can't find it anywhere else? Liberal media my ass. I urge everyone to send at least one email to fox about this. It's disgusting and he should be made to apologize personally to Heath's parents.

Anyway on a completely different note this disabled woman is fighting with the government to get her social security checks because they seem to think she is dead. You would think that when you walk into the office with ID they would be able to uncheck the deceased button and that would be that. Apparently her husband died on 11/8/07 and they mistakenly have it down as her death. Her husband did get a nice condolence letter though.

Speaking of losing our souls this woman deserves every minute in jail. Her blood alcohol was twice the limit when she hit and killed a cyclist. Then while speaking on the phone from jail to a friend they laughed about it. Well the judge got a hold of the tape and well threw the book at her (as she should have).I bet her lawyer wanted to crawl under the table when he/she heard the tape.

Ok Vermont is trying to loosen it's marijuana laws. Honestly how much loser could it possibly be? Believe me, I lived there, I know.

When are people going to get it don't put anything in writing ever. Someone will find it. I guess this moronic mayor learned that the hard way.

I'm happy Victorya got knocked off Project Runway - bitch had an attitude and was too self absorbed.

Check out these awesome Patriot Fans photos.

I can't wait to go see U23D I heard it's great.

I absolutely love success stories like this.

Brady Watch: He wasn't at the first part of practice this morning. Everyone is speculating since that report he was wearing a "walking cast". Relax people he'll be fine.

No, really

Go here and donate rice

If someone could make me a button for this site I would appreciate it!

Thanks to Victoria for making me aware of this great site.

So Sad

The death of Heath Ledger is shocking. Apparently he had a well hid drug problem or something. I'm sure they will air every single bit of his dirty laundry now. One of his friends will make money off telling his story - it's disgusting. His family is devastated, his ex who is the mother of his daughter I'm sure is devastated and his daughter will never get to know her dad. It's all very very sad. Last week Brad Renfro this week Heath. I shudder to think who could be next.

What is infuriating is that the "reverend" fred phelps and his disgusting "church" (of god hates fags fame) westboro baptist church are planning on picketing Heath's funeral because of the gay character he played in Brokeback Mountain. I find these people abhorrent and I hope that somehow someway they can stop them.

If you don't know who they are look them up I'm not providing any links to those assholes.

Talent

There is a distinct lack of talent out there these days. The radio has become unbearable with the exception of noon to 1:30 when they play "old" stuff. This has made it tough to come across new stuff that I like. That being said I have found a few bands -

Paramore - please forgive the matching red pants and the overdone Gwen Stefani like background. Just listen to her fabulous voice.



I love this song - and the video kicks ass. The band is Mute Math


They aren't destined to go down in history as one of the best bands ever but I love this video - it's freakin hysterical- and hey Junior makes an appearance I always love that!



I swear to GOD if Kid Rock smiled and winked at me like that it would get him anything.


And you gotta love a song with a straight forward message..


I've posted this video before but I don't care....I freakin LOVE Josh Homme

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

Here is the thing - I think Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers are simply the best band ever. Straight ahead rock and roll with no bullshit. Benmont Tench's skill on the keyboards is unmatched in my opinion (and I have a HUGE crush on him) and Mike Campbell's guitar and writing skill make him hard to beat. But then there is Tom. The front man. Great showman and just your average every day weird looking guy with a strange voice. Love Love Love him. The best news is he is playing the Super Bowl this year and my PATRIOTS are there too!!

I have several "favorite" TP songs - so we'll just say these are in the top 10.

The lyrics to this song get me every time....



Look how happy he and Stan (the drummer) look - you'd never be able to tell that in 10-15 years Tom would be kicking him out of the band.


Really bad haircut and wardrobe there Tommy - but I forgive you.



They wouldn't they me embed these and they have to be represented so here are the url's

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m7EkhhX8vE


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-8qyoVssNQ

There was no good video for Even The Losers - but that would be there too.

This is not necessarily in my top 10 but I love the video and the whole trippy concept.



RIP Howie Epstein

Slinger - is it who you thought it was?