I am feeling so much better. I had a meeting today with City officials about future funding for FLC. It looks like everything is a go and back on track but I am so frustrated with the whole process. The closer I come to the policital/financial side of my job, the more I loathe it. I love teaching and I love my students. What I don't love is busting my ass, assisting with grant writing, soliciting private funders, etc., only for the City to take their cut and pat me on the head and continue to "LET" me work for them. My biggest peeve with the city is why OFFER something if you can not PROVIDE the said service? They city has generously donated the facility to offer such services as: coordination of education/training/planning, homework and GED assistance, yet has zero dollars to provide the services. It is up to FLC to come up with their own funding. Meanwhile, back at the ranch, these kids have lost their afterschool programs and GED prep classes until funding resumes, which should start as of next week. And the Case Manager of these children spoke of them like they were her best friends. After the meeting, I asked a question of the case manager privately, pertaining to one of my students, whose case she manages, and she was like, WHO? Yet the tenants of this housing project "are individuals and families who are treated with dignity and respect by the service professionals involved in the project, and in every contact, experience the highest standards of professional contact from these workers." Yeah, and some of us even know their NAMES!
So while the board was bitching and moaning about how much funding the program will take to continue and how the city is losing $575/month in rental potential for the building they are lending, I was asked how much my services were going to cost. Originally, I signed on as a volunteer only, tutoring these kids Tuesday and Thursday nights. I was offered the coordinator postion after Jill was re-assigned. So I said, as it stands now, I feel personally obligated to these children to get their program back up and running. If I must do this without financial compensation, then that is what I must do. However, once the program is back on its feet, if I am assuming Coordiator duties, then I will expect Coordinator compensation. That lacking, I will resume my tutoring/mentoring duties on a voluntary basis, an evening or two a week.
Monday, January 31, 2005
Sunday, January 30, 2005
Down Hill
Things went downhill fast after my last post. I had the stomach flu pretty bad, starting late yesterday until about 2 AM this morning. I'm feeling much better today, just a little weak. I am drinking some gingerale and some juice. I think I am going to have some weak tea. I don't care to ever eat again, that is for sure!
Saturday, January 29, 2005
Up an showered and no where to go!
I've been up since about 9 AM. Very tired today. Didn't sleep well at all, but that is because Zach and I fell asleep on the couch last night watching movies! So today, I have a stiff neck and my head still hurts from yesterday. I woke up, went to get my latte and came home to take a shower. I'm looking all beautiful and thought I should head out into the world looking for my dream man, when I decided to just put some clean pj's on and my comfy robe and curl up on the couch, watching the rest of the movies.
We rented Open Water, The Forgotten, First Daughter and Little Black Book. Now, we're watching Identity. Open Water was good, bad acting of course, but good story line, however, the ending was very disturbing. I'm a happy ending sort of girl, even in my own life. I wouldn't be able to get thru my life if I didn't believe it was going to have a happy ending. The Forgotten wasn't like anything I anticipated it to be. I think it could have been much better done, but Julianne Moore had a good performance in it. I expected more from Gary Sinise and Anthony Edwards. Little Black Book had a fantastic story line which I could definitely relate to, however it was so badly written! Brittney Murphy, Holly Hunter and Kathy Bates did all they could with it, I think, but Brittney looked strung out on heroine thru most of it. Bad make-up job. First Daughter was like I expected. Teen-girly love story. I'm feeling a bit too jaded and old to get any enjoyment out of that one. Identity, with John Cusack and Amanda Peet looks like there is some potential. I'll keep you posted.
Current Mood: unmotivated
We rented Open Water, The Forgotten, First Daughter and Little Black Book. Now, we're watching Identity. Open Water was good, bad acting of course, but good story line, however, the ending was very disturbing. I'm a happy ending sort of girl, even in my own life. I wouldn't be able to get thru my life if I didn't believe it was going to have a happy ending. The Forgotten wasn't like anything I anticipated it to be. I think it could have been much better done, but Julianne Moore had a good performance in it. I expected more from Gary Sinise and Anthony Edwards. Little Black Book had a fantastic story line which I could definitely relate to, however it was so badly written! Brittney Murphy, Holly Hunter and Kathy Bates did all they could with it, I think, but Brittney looked strung out on heroine thru most of it. Bad make-up job. First Daughter was like I expected. Teen-girly love story. I'm feeling a bit too jaded and old to get any enjoyment out of that one. Identity, with John Cusack and Amanda Peet looks like there is some potential. I'll keep you posted.
Current Mood: unmotivated
Friday, January 28, 2005
Sinus trouble
I really hate sinusitis. My head aches, my ears ache, my eyes are puffy and my cheekbones close to each side of my nose hurt AND I have a stabbing pain at the top of my head. I'm also all crampy and cranky!!! But at least I am not pregnant! That would be the worst news right now. I feel like I'm not sleeping enough, even though I am in bed 8-11 hours a night, depending on when I have to get up for work. I probably sleep 7-8 of those hours. I actually think it is my coffee. I usually drink one double Irishcream latte a day, so my body is accustomed to that. However, with all of this sinus trouble, I haven't been getting a full night's rest without waking up a few times a night, which makes me groggy during the day, which leads to more coffee during the day, which leads to less restful sleep at night. A vicious cycle.
Anyway, Brian thinks the all my sinus trouble is because of my furnace. Could be, but I have no heat in my bedroom and it is about 65 degrees in there, which is perfect for sleeping, I am told. I am not in the house most of the day, as I am at work, and so I am only around my furnace for maybe 3-4 hours per evening. My whole body is very dry this winter, especially my face, so I bought a heavier moisturizer. It seems to be helping and I mix it with my foundation so I don't look so terribly pale. I need to start tanning again, but I am nervous to start with my skin being as dry as it has been.
SO my job seach has begun. I am applying to all teaching jobs I run across, even if that takes me downstate. I am looking forward to starting anew, even if it scares the crap out of me. I want a better house and a better car, and to have those things, I am going to have to get full-time employment, utilizing my teaching degree. I do love my present jobs, though, and I have made some very special friends, so I think I am okay where I am for the moment, and will hopefully have a new job lined up for next fall. That will give me the summer to move and get situated and get the kids enrolled into new schools. It scares me to think about my first night in my new place. Whenever I have moved, I have done so with the kids' dad, so I am anticipating our first night in our new place will both scare and excite me. Kind of makes me feel like a grown-up, though, having to make all these decisions. I don't have to ask anybody but me about what I want in a house or a car or a job, etc. You would think having kids makes you feel like a grown-up. Not so. For about the first ten years of having my kids, I would have to say that I often still felt like a kid that was playing pretend and that someone was going to come in at anytime and say, Game Over.
Current Mood: Still not feeling up to par, but my mood is good.
Current Music: Jennifer Knapp CD
Anyway, Brian thinks the all my sinus trouble is because of my furnace. Could be, but I have no heat in my bedroom and it is about 65 degrees in there, which is perfect for sleeping, I am told. I am not in the house most of the day, as I am at work, and so I am only around my furnace for maybe 3-4 hours per evening. My whole body is very dry this winter, especially my face, so I bought a heavier moisturizer. It seems to be helping and I mix it with my foundation so I don't look so terribly pale. I need to start tanning again, but I am nervous to start with my skin being as dry as it has been.
SO my job seach has begun. I am applying to all teaching jobs I run across, even if that takes me downstate. I am looking forward to starting anew, even if it scares the crap out of me. I want a better house and a better car, and to have those things, I am going to have to get full-time employment, utilizing my teaching degree. I do love my present jobs, though, and I have made some very special friends, so I think I am okay where I am for the moment, and will hopefully have a new job lined up for next fall. That will give me the summer to move and get situated and get the kids enrolled into new schools. It scares me to think about my first night in my new place. Whenever I have moved, I have done so with the kids' dad, so I am anticipating our first night in our new place will both scare and excite me. Kind of makes me feel like a grown-up, though, having to make all these decisions. I don't have to ask anybody but me about what I want in a house or a car or a job, etc. You would think having kids makes you feel like a grown-up. Not so. For about the first ten years of having my kids, I would have to say that I often still felt like a kid that was playing pretend and that someone was going to come in at anytime and say, Game Over.
Current Mood: Still not feeling up to par, but my mood is good.
Current Music: Jennifer Knapp CD
Thursday, January 27, 2005
I'm a grandma!
Kayla and Shannon brought home egg babies from school! Somehow, I think egg babies are a gross misrepresentation of the real thing. I don't recall Kayla sitting in a little basket SILENT! I think those dolls that don't ever stop crying give the kids a much better idea of what parenting is all about. But still, neither an egg nor a doll eats, cries or poops.
Three kids were sent home from school today vomiting. Ashlee comes into my room and says, "Uh Jenn, Zach (not my son) just puked on me, can you watch my room for a minute?" She has only been there for a week! Welcome to preschool! :)
Three kids were sent home from school today vomiting. Ashlee comes into my room and says, "Uh Jenn, Zach (not my son) just puked on me, can you watch my room for a minute?" She has only been there for a week! Welcome to preschool! :)
Wednesday, January 26, 2005
This Just In
My cats are having SEX!!!
Okay, Chloe doesn't even LIKE Xander!!! She has been in heat before, and she prefers the dog over Xander. Not to mention he (Xander) has been neutered. I thought he couldn't do that!!!
Man oh man, I don't know why I feel violated. I walk on that carpet!!!
My son just said, "this burns the eyes. I am not ready for this yet!"
I feel like I just walked in on one of my children having sex. My son is like, "How many times can they do that?"
Okay, Chloe doesn't even LIKE Xander!!! She has been in heat before, and she prefers the dog over Xander. Not to mention he (Xander) has been neutered. I thought he couldn't do that!!!
Man oh man, I don't know why I feel violated. I walk on that carpet!!!
My son just said, "this burns the eyes. I am not ready for this yet!"
I feel like I just walked in on one of my children having sex. My son is like, "How many times can they do that?"
Instant Messenger Rant, Top Ten Lists
It's finally happened. My messenger has become an extension of my phone. I am phone-phobic as I just don't like talking on the phone because I find it hard to end a conversation. (Although, I can talk or text message incessantly on my cell phone! Go figure! ) SO, i got Caller ID and an anwering machine so I can avoid talking to long-winded people, telemarketers and Grandma. I weed out my buddylist every so often and keep the important people on, but it never fails, after a time, I have to use my cloaking device to stay invisible to some people. However, I get annoyed when Brian or Flint IM me when they are invisible, like WHY are you hiding? WHO are you hiding from? Brian only does it because he doesn't have time somedays when he is in the office to everyone, but he lets me know when he's on. On PC's, you can right-click with the mouse and only highlight the people you want to be invisible to, but you have to do this separately each session. On OS X 10.3 (Mac Panther), this is not an option.
My 10 year old son is making his first Diarama! How gay. I hated making those things in school. He is really clever, though and made this really cool campfire using Origami techniques. He's also waited till the last minute to start the project. Proof he is genetically mine!!!
I am so bored, I decided to make some Top Ten Lists.
Top Ten Things I Hate
10. Acute Sinusitus
9. Boredom (an occasional lack of creativity on my part)
8. People who can not spell Friend...it isn't Freind!
7. People who can't spell, in general, except for obvious typos.
6. Liberal-bashers...it takes a broad spectrum of people to make America what it is.
5. Miracle Whip
4. Back-stabbers
3. Bad dreams
2. The Bachelorette
1. Procrastination and Funerals
Top Ten Things I LOVE
10. Music and dancing
9. Teaching
8. Writing
7. Motorcycles
6. Men
5. Movies (even bad ones, they are the best!!!)
4. Shopping
3. Brian
2. Jesus
1. My KIDS and Easy Mac and Teen Week Jeopardy!!!
Top Ten Things I Want in a Relationship (not in order of importance)
10. Trust
9. Honesty
8. Sexual Attraction
7. Compatible senses of humor
6. Quality time
5. LOVE
4. Maintaining a certain level of independence
3. Monogomy
2. Feeling wanted
1. Cuddling
Current Mood: Okay. Just Okay.
Current Music: Jeopardy Theme Music...y'all will be humming it all day now! :)
My 10 year old son is making his first Diarama! How gay. I hated making those things in school. He is really clever, though and made this really cool campfire using Origami techniques. He's also waited till the last minute to start the project. Proof he is genetically mine!!!
I am so bored, I decided to make some Top Ten Lists.
Top Ten Things I Hate
10. Acute Sinusitus
9. Boredom (an occasional lack of creativity on my part)
8. People who can not spell Friend...it isn't Freind!
7. People who can't spell, in general, except for obvious typos.
6. Liberal-bashers...it takes a broad spectrum of people to make America what it is.
5. Miracle Whip
4. Back-stabbers
3. Bad dreams
2. The Bachelorette
1. Procrastination and Funerals
Top Ten Things I LOVE
10. Music and dancing
9. Teaching
8. Writing
7. Motorcycles
6. Men
5. Movies (even bad ones, they are the best!!!)
4. Shopping
3. Brian
2. Jesus
1. My KIDS and Easy Mac and Teen Week Jeopardy!!!
Top Ten Things I Want in a Relationship (not in order of importance)
10. Trust
9. Honesty
8. Sexual Attraction
7. Compatible senses of humor
6. Quality time
5. LOVE
4. Maintaining a certain level of independence
3. Monogomy
2. Feeling wanted
1. Cuddling
Current Mood: Okay. Just Okay.
Current Music: Jeopardy Theme Music...y'all will be humming it all day now! :)
Friends
It never fails, no matter how bad my day has been, an episode of Friends can always cheer me up.
It has just been a crappy day. It is so cold outside. Flint and I had THE talk. He asked where he stood with me and I told him that while I like spending time with him, I am feeling pressured to make decisions or commitments that I don't feel like I am ready to make with him. Facts: He was fired for sexual harassment. My kids aren't crazy about him. I have had a weird gut feeling about the whole thing from the beginning, which I ignored because I chalked it up to my previous relationship to Brian. I just don't trust him. Trust is the most important thing in a relationship for me.
SOOOOOO, he told me to call when I am ready. And then he thanked me and said he is taking another girl to Portland this weekend. I'm really okay, though. It is a big relief to have this over.
It has just been a crappy day. It is so cold outside. Flint and I had THE talk. He asked where he stood with me and I told him that while I like spending time with him, I am feeling pressured to make decisions or commitments that I don't feel like I am ready to make with him. Facts: He was fired for sexual harassment. My kids aren't crazy about him. I have had a weird gut feeling about the whole thing from the beginning, which I ignored because I chalked it up to my previous relationship to Brian. I just don't trust him. Trust is the most important thing in a relationship for me.
SOOOOOO, he told me to call when I am ready. And then he thanked me and said he is taking another girl to Portland this weekend. I'm really okay, though. It is a big relief to have this over.
Monday, January 24, 2005
Good Times
I had a great time Saturday night at Erin's dinner theater. Eric and I pretended we were divorced. It was a lot of fun! We got to have dinner and sit around and pretend that this was our high school reunion and figure out whodunit! Great time!
Thursday, January 20, 2005
I love snow days!!!
Snow days are holidays!
I get to hang out at the house, chill with the kids, clean and organize and get paid anyway!
My doggie is loving having us at the house. Usually she is alone on the weekdays and is definitely enjoying the company. She's not a snowlover though. Never has been. I will always remember her first snow when she was a puppy, about 11 years ago. I opened the door, she ran out, and came to a skidding halt once she touched the funny, wet white stuff. Turned right around and ran back inside. I panicked thinking how I would ever get her house-trained when she wouldn't even go outside. I used to have to carry her. She tolerates it now, but her favorite spot on a cold and snowy winter day is right on her favorite cushion, sleeping the day away.
The cats however, are not so glad to have us around today. Flea baths and fancy dry skin lotion for them!!! The dog is chasing them around now like they are brand new cats! Pretty comical!!!
Well, gots to get back to cleaning my room!
Current Mood: Happy to have a day off!
Current Music: Let's Get It On
I get to hang out at the house, chill with the kids, clean and organize and get paid anyway!
My doggie is loving having us at the house. Usually she is alone on the weekdays and is definitely enjoying the company. She's not a snowlover though. Never has been. I will always remember her first snow when she was a puppy, about 11 years ago. I opened the door, she ran out, and came to a skidding halt once she touched the funny, wet white stuff. Turned right around and ran back inside. I panicked thinking how I would ever get her house-trained when she wouldn't even go outside. I used to have to carry her. She tolerates it now, but her favorite spot on a cold and snowy winter day is right on her favorite cushion, sleeping the day away.
The cats however, are not so glad to have us around today. Flea baths and fancy dry skin lotion for them!!! The dog is chasing them around now like they are brand new cats! Pretty comical!!!
Well, gots to get back to cleaning my room!
Current Mood: Happy to have a day off!
Current Music: Let's Get It On
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
I Don't Feel Good!
I hate being sick. My throat is killing me. We've been under-staffed at work and I am just plain tired. So much for part-time jobs. This week will be close to 40 hours.
Today's big news is that cancer has now become the leading cause of death over heart disease. DUH! I know way more people who have died from cancer than heart disease. And to think some jackass just got his doctorate writing a dissertation on THAT!
Current Mood: very crabby, not feeling very well.
I am going to bed.
Today's big news is that cancer has now become the leading cause of death over heart disease. DUH! I know way more people who have died from cancer than heart disease. And to think some jackass just got his doctorate writing a dissertation on THAT!
Current Mood: very crabby, not feeling very well.
I am going to bed.
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
New Year New Beginnings
Brian called Saturday and last night. We talked for a little over two hours. I told him that I am signing up for flight lessons. He thinks it is a great idea. Actually, he is only 3 hours away from being able to go solo. This, I never knew. He didn't continue getting his private pilot's certification because it had started getting too expensive. I think I am at a place financially that I can afford the beginning classes and then as things get more expensive, I should be working full-time at a career using my teaching degree and so my finances should be increasing as well. Plus, I can do this at my own pace, at a pace I can afford. So, I am excited about learning something new.
I am so happy that I woke up this morning and my car started. It is so cold out right now. She didn't want to start, as she is a warm weather girl, like myself, but she does her best not to let me down and she came through. I promised I'd let her warm up appropriately before making her go anywhere.
My kids all went to school today. They tried hard to stay home, but they had yesterday off. I had yesterday off, too. I really like paid holidays.
Well, my car is warming up and I need to get ready for my latte. Eric was supposed to be by at 7:30 to pick up a 19-inch television I am giving them, but he is not here.
I am so happy that I woke up this morning and my car started. It is so cold out right now. She didn't want to start, as she is a warm weather girl, like myself, but she does her best not to let me down and she came through. I promised I'd let her warm up appropriately before making her go anywhere.
My kids all went to school today. They tried hard to stay home, but they had yesterday off. I had yesterday off, too. I really like paid holidays.
Well, my car is warming up and I need to get ready for my latte. Eric was supposed to be by at 7:30 to pick up a 19-inch television I am giving them, but he is not here.
Monday, January 17, 2005
Advantages to Drama
The biggest advantage to all this drama is that I am now down to a size 6 in jeans!
I finally had to break down and go shopping.
Current Mood: a little tired
Current Music: none...I'm watching Willow.
I finally had to break down and go shopping.
Current Mood: a little tired
Current Music: none...I'm watching Willow.
Thursday, January 13, 2005
AM I Hillary Clinton?
How bizarre is this? Okay, you've all been following the Flint saga, right?
I've talked with him twice this evening and we've talked everything thru. I still don't feel like I can trust him as far as I can throw him, but I am strangely attracted to him now. I mean, I've always been attracted to him, and I love sex, so it is a given that we'd hook up in that way, but since finding out he is Marv Albert's prodigy, I'm horny as hell. I even agreed to see him tomorrow morning before going into work. Even AFTER finding out his "friend" came over today to help him write a new resume, which was why he couldn't call me. It's like, now that he is no longer marriage material, I can let loose and have fun with him, like I would have, had he just been a friend with benefits. Let's bring out the whips and leather cat suits, baby!
Plus, I told him all about starting to talk to Brian again, and about the little fact, that while he knows I am Jim's grad assistant, he didn't know about our past sexual relationship. He knows now! :)
Current Mood: Light and horny
Current Music: Dirty White Boy Foreigner
I've talked with him twice this evening and we've talked everything thru. I still don't feel like I can trust him as far as I can throw him, but I am strangely attracted to him now. I mean, I've always been attracted to him, and I love sex, so it is a given that we'd hook up in that way, but since finding out he is Marv Albert's prodigy, I'm horny as hell. I even agreed to see him tomorrow morning before going into work. Even AFTER finding out his "friend" came over today to help him write a new resume, which was why he couldn't call me. It's like, now that he is no longer marriage material, I can let loose and have fun with him, like I would have, had he just been a friend with benefits. Let's bring out the whips and leather cat suits, baby!
Plus, I told him all about starting to talk to Brian again, and about the little fact, that while he knows I am Jim's grad assistant, he didn't know about our past sexual relationship. He knows now! :)
Current Mood: Light and horny
Current Music: Dirty White Boy Foreigner
Jennie's Got a Gun
Jennie's got a gun
What her boyfriend do?
What did he put her thru?
He was a sexual harasser,
A two-timing bastard,
Then she was tellin' him
They were thru.
They said that when Jennie
Was arrested
They found him underneath
The chair.
Oh man, if this wasn't happening to me, I'd think it was better than fiction!!! Well, I am pretty certain that I am currently single and available once more. Life is grand.
Current Mood: tired
Current Music: Can You Feel the Love Tonite Sir Elton John
What her boyfriend do?
What did he put her thru?
He was a sexual harasser,
A two-timing bastard,
Then she was tellin' him
They were thru.
They said that when Jennie
Was arrested
They found him underneath
The chair.
Oh man, if this wasn't happening to me, I'd think it was better than fiction!!! Well, I am pretty certain that I am currently single and available once more. Life is grand.
Current Mood: tired
Current Music: Can You Feel the Love Tonite Sir Elton John
Sexual Harassment, Flint-Stoning, and VW blues
SOOOOOO, I just found out that my boyfriend, Flint, was fired from his job after 15+ years of working there, for sexual harassment. Apparently he's been telling the ladies that they need to sleep with him before getting the job. He's vehemently denying that part, but isn't denying having sex and/or conversations full of sexual inuendo. Whether or not this all happened before me, or during me, I'll never know. I couldn't put my finger on why I just couldn't trust him. Now, I know and I am grateful that I found this out before accepting his marriage proposal.
He also had a company vehicle and a company cell-phone, which were taken immediately away. He has no wheels and is looking for a new car. He's looking at a 1991 Volkswagon Jetta...but, Jenn, it has good tires!!!
Well, he can Flint-stone his ass to the bank now that I have found out the real reason for his termination. He was given 10 weeks severence and if he leaves quietly, he'll get a reference and they won't hold up his unemployment. He isn't going to fight this because he knows the company has his email and cell phone records.
Current Mood: wide-eyed stare state of shock
Current Music: I Feel Pretty
He also had a company vehicle and a company cell-phone, which were taken immediately away. He has no wheels and is looking for a new car. He's looking at a 1991 Volkswagon Jetta...but, Jenn, it has good tires!!!
Well, he can Flint-stone his ass to the bank now that I have found out the real reason for his termination. He was given 10 weeks severence and if he leaves quietly, he'll get a reference and they won't hold up his unemployment. He isn't going to fight this because he knows the company has his email and cell phone records.
Current Mood: wide-eyed stare state of shock
Current Music: I Feel Pretty
Wednesday, January 12, 2005
80s Flashback...This one's for you Eric!
You're at least aged 25 If...
You wore anything Izod, especially those windbreakers that folded up into a pouch you could wear around your waist.
You owned a Jordache anything, or you remember when Jordache jeans were cool.
In your sophomore class picture, you're wearing an Izod shirt with the collar "up."
"All-skate, change directions" means something to you.
In high school, you and all your friends discussed elaborate plans to get together again at the end of the century and play "1999" by Prince over and over again.
You rode in the back of the station wagon and you faced the cars behind you in the "tail gunner" position.
Schoolhouse Rock played a HUGE part in how you actually learned the English language.
You actually know who Rick Springfield is.
You're starting to believe that maybe having the kids go to school year-round wouldn't be such a bad idea after all.
There was nothing strange about Bert n' Ernie living together.
You learned to swim about the same time Jaws came out and still carry the emotional scars to this day.
You wanted to learn to play "Stairway to Heaven" on the guitar and choreographed "Dancing Queen" by yourself in your room.
The first time you ever kissed someone was at a dance during "Crazy for You" by Madonna.
You never used the phrase "kiss mah grits" in conversation.
You had ringside seats for Luke and Laura's wedding You know who shot J.R.
This rings a bell: "and my name, is Charlie. They work for me."
You never had a Dorothy Hammill haircut You sat with your friends on a Friday night and dialed "8-6-7-5-3-0-9" to see if Jenny would answer.
You owned a pair of Rainbow suspenders just like Mork used to wear.
You remember when your cable TV box had the three rows of numbers and you had to move the selector switch accordingly.
Your jaw would ache by the time you finished those "brick-sized" packages of Bazooka gum.
The phrase "Where's the beef?" still doubles you over with laughter.
60's music is still your favorite.
Prayer was said in school and willingly accepted.
You wore anything Izod, especially those windbreakers that folded up into a pouch you could wear around your waist.
You owned a Jordache anything, or you remember when Jordache jeans were cool.
In your sophomore class picture, you're wearing an Izod shirt with the collar "up."
"All-skate, change directions" means something to you.
In high school, you and all your friends discussed elaborate plans to get together again at the end of the century and play "1999" by Prince over and over again.
You rode in the back of the station wagon and you faced the cars behind you in the "tail gunner" position.
Schoolhouse Rock played a HUGE part in how you actually learned the English language.
You actually know who Rick Springfield is.
You're starting to believe that maybe having the kids go to school year-round wouldn't be such a bad idea after all.
There was nothing strange about Bert n' Ernie living together.
You learned to swim about the same time Jaws came out and still carry the emotional scars to this day.
You wanted to learn to play "Stairway to Heaven" on the guitar and choreographed "Dancing Queen" by yourself in your room.
The first time you ever kissed someone was at a dance during "Crazy for You" by Madonna.
You never used the phrase "kiss mah grits" in conversation.
You had ringside seats for Luke and Laura's wedding You know who shot J.R.
This rings a bell: "and my name, is Charlie. They work for me."
You never had a Dorothy Hammill haircut You sat with your friends on a Friday night and dialed "8-6-7-5-3-0-9" to see if Jenny would answer.
You owned a pair of Rainbow suspenders just like Mork used to wear.
You remember when your cable TV box had the three rows of numbers and you had to move the selector switch accordingly.
Your jaw would ache by the time you finished those "brick-sized" packages of Bazooka gum.
The phrase "Where's the beef?" still doubles you over with laughter.
60's music is still your favorite.
Prayer was said in school and willingly accepted.
Low Key
It's been a pretty low key day.
I worked all day and I have tomorrow off. I have another paid holiday for Monday!
I ran into one of my best friends, Josh this morning. He got a job working for Quirk Auto Park as a salesman. I told him about Jim Quirk asking me out, saying he "dates younger women because he CAN!"...
Josh likes the job more than he thought he would, saying he doesn't really feel guilty anymore! He's also moved back to Orono and wants to get together. The last time we got together, was on my other best friend Eric's birthday at Margarita's, and we certainly got "together". He emailed me a few times last summer, but I was seeing AJ at the time.
Anyway, not much else to report! Feeling tired.
Current Mood: Neutral
Song: Groovy Kind of Love Phil Collins
I worked all day and I have tomorrow off. I have another paid holiday for Monday!
I ran into one of my best friends, Josh this morning. He got a job working for Quirk Auto Park as a salesman. I told him about Jim Quirk asking me out, saying he "dates younger women because he CAN!"...
Josh likes the job more than he thought he would, saying he doesn't really feel guilty anymore! He's also moved back to Orono and wants to get together. The last time we got together, was on my other best friend Eric's birthday at Margarita's, and we certainly got "together". He emailed me a few times last summer, but I was seeing AJ at the time.
Anyway, not much else to report! Feeling tired.
Current Mood: Neutral
Song: Groovy Kind of Love Phil Collins
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