News of the day

This made me laugh out loud. Enjoy.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34358268/ns/us_news-weird_news/

WHY is Milton Bradley still a Cub?

I went to sleep last night hoping that when I woke up today, Milton Bradley would no longer be a Cub. Alas, I was diappointed yet again. He's still on the roster. Will today be the day? Come on Santa, I've been a good little Cubs fan all year, pleeeeeeeease make someone else take on that hot mess. Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeease. Clearly I'm not above begging.

My niece is 8 months old today!

Happy, happy 8 month birthday to my sweet little niece today! Wow, 8 months old already? Those months have FLOWN by! She's such a big girl now-trying to stand on her own, making friends at daycare. She's so cocial and happy and sweet. I love my baby girl soooo much! I can't wait to see her at Christmas. I'm super excited about Christmas this year because it's all about her. :)

I love Hwy 40!!!!

Hwy 40 is now open-YAY! You have no idea how excited I was this morning. It was like Christmas came early. For real. Granted, I only have to take the highway for three exits, but let me tell you, the highway re-opening has shaved off 10 minutes of my commute. Now, 10 minutes may not sound like a lot, but when you have to be at work as early as I do, every minute counts. Ten more minutes I could be sleeping? Count me in.

In sad news, I did not make it to the 5k yesterday. I'll tell you why in two words-food poisoning. Suffice it to say, I'd much rather have been running outside freezing my ass off than what I was actually doing. And I'll leave it at that.

A new week is upon us-lots of stuff going on this week, including my company's annual holiday party. These parties are always anticlimactic. I mean, there's free food and each employee gets two drink tickets (United Healthcare, you are SO kind!), but that's about all that's going on. Sure, there are door prizes, but I have yet to win in my 3+ years at this company, so I'm a little bitter. That, and it's always held at Dave and Busters. I'd rather beat my own hand with a hammer than go to Dave and Busters. It's a combo of many of the things I hate most in this world-noise, flashing lights, and people. No thank you. I stay away from the gaming area for fear of having a seizure (and/or punching someone who gets too close). Yea, so basically I'm going for the free food and booze.

I am proud to say that I am nearly done with my Christmas shopping. Why is this impressive, you may ask? Well, it's impressive because I'm a known procrastinator. Typically, my holiday shopping begins somewhere in the 3-5 days before Christmas range. I work best under pressure people. Not this year, though. I have my dad and brother-in-law left and then I am done. Can I get a "HOLLA" up in here? Now, the wrapping portion of the evening may not happen until 3-5 days before Christmas, but whatever. Hey, I'm not a machine folks. Geez.

Raising the bar on the Cuteness Scale

I imagine she's saying "who the f**k are you?"

Two more days!

I am SO excited. In two days Hwy 40/64 re-opens! This may not sound like a big deal, but those of you in St. Louis know what I'm talking about. This highway has been shut down all year to re-do it, affecting the commute of yours truly. It's personal. My car, Sunny, told me today that she is so excited to not have to drive on Forest Park Parkway anymore!

To celebrate, there are a host of events being held tomorrow, including a 5k walk/run in which we actually get to run on the highway. Love it! Of course, I am participating, I got my fleece ready (I suspect it might be just a bit chilly). So, while y'all are still all warm and snug in your beds at 8am, I'll be freezing my ass off running 3.12 miles. Hmmm......

24

The above referenced number is how many degrees it was this morning. Me no likey. It appears I have been spoiled by the unseasonably warm temps in November and I guess I just expected more of the same in December. Apparently you don't always get what you wish for. I was hoping to get a jog in sometime on Saturday, but I'm not sure how willing I am to do that when it's below freezing outside. Just sayin.

So tomorrow is Mikey's party. It's gonna be me, Val, Tab, Jaz and Ash.....and The Gays. Always festive when The Gays have a party. Mazel tov! Is that how you spell that? Anyway...

Why is it that the women's bathroom in this building smells like sewage? I mean, seriously? Actually it kinda smells like a pond....and sewage. And today in particular, it smelled like sewage and cinnamon (isn't that the newest scent at Bath and Body Works?). I'm really disturbed by this situation and I'm not at all happy about having to walk the extra 50 feet to the other bathroom on our floor. I drink A LOT of liquids in a day, thus, I have frequent trips to the ladies restroom. Is it too much to ask that it not smell like sewage? I'm concerned working by this landfill may be giving us all cancer or something. Kudos to the guy who decided to build an office park here. That was a GREAT idea.

Happy Weekend people!

Christmas in, well.....December

Merry Christmas Cubs fans! Aaron Miles is no longer a Cub. You're welcome. Ok, I really didn't have anything to do with it, but for once, Jim Hendry actually made a deal that makes sense. Of course, like a lot of trades, we are also losing a fan favorite-Jake Fox. Everyone who's a Cubs fan knows, however, that Foxy is American League material-he's a phenomenal hitter but there's no position for him. In other words, he'll be a fantastic DH. I wish him the best of luck. I'll remain a Jake Fox fan. The A's are getting one really good guy and the Lucky Charms leprechaun. Score.

The next bit of Cubs news I want to hear is that someone else has custody of Milton Bradley. Come on baseball gods, I've been a good girl this year (ok, semi-good), make my wish come true. Also, while I'm praying to you, baseball gods, could you also ensure that Rick Ankiel does NOT become a Cub and that Rich Harden's ass remains on the Cubs? Thanks. Oh, and I'd prefer to keep Hoffy too. Sure, he's pretty much a waste of bench space, but he's hot, and that's gotta count for something, right?

Whose nuts are these?

I arrived at work this morning to find nuts on my desk. Not something that typically happens, I wondered aloud "why are there nuts on my desk?". I've been promised there's a story behind it, but thus far, I haven't heard said story. So, here I sit with nuts on my desk. Happy Thursday to me!

The eye is a million times better today. I'm still sans eye makeup (you're shuddering at the thought, aren't you?), but no more watering and no more pain. Yes, things are looking up my friends. That, and the weekend is almost upon us. Oh, and we did NOT get the snow we were threatened with. Yay.

Big weekend plans? I'm working at the crisis line tomorrow night-awesome. Saturday my precious Mikey Poo is having a little shindig at his house. I've promised to bring my now famous buffalo chicken dip and some beverages-the gays like their wine but I'm gonna butch it up a bit and bring beer. Surely there are some butch gays out there, right?