Wow. This gmail superduperuberbar thing is really very entertaining. I can't believe I've had it so long and just completely disregarded it. *iz ashamed*"Repair Your Relationship. Relationshipsaver.com - Even if your partner is unwilling. Learn how in 20 minutes guaranteed."There are so many things wrong with that ad I can't even start.Though it is slightly disturbing that google scans my emails...

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I'm sitting in bed with my laptop on my lap and damn, it's cold in here. The overhead fan is spinning and creating these repeating waves of cool air. One of my arms is tucked under the blanket, but the other one has to be exposed to the elements in order to operate the computer.Do I get up and switch off the fan? No. Instead, I spend a good deal of time contemplating how nice it would be if my...

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So, I'm doing some research for the wedding ceremony, trying desperately to find something for us to do (as tempted as I am to have us read scripture or, I don't know -- juggle). While browsing the web for options, I came across several references to a 'Wine Ceremony'. I'd never heard of it before, but apparently it's not uncommon. It's pretty much the equivalent of a Unity Candle in that it's...

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I'm easily impressed with myself. Today, I have deemed myself of rare and superior intelligence because I already knew the Word of the Day from Dictionary.com. Sure, it was 'denizen' and I only learned it because I was in Guys and Dolls twice *shudders at the memories*, but hey, I'll see myself in whatever light I want, damnit.Hmm. I refreshed my Gmail inbox and there's another word as the Word...

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Or “Four Ways Allie and the World Disagree”1. Squirrels are so cute!. Um, NO. They’re not cute. They’re not cuddly. They’re not precious. They’re rats in fur coats and they’re out to gnaw at your insides. The fluffy tail is just their way of fooling you into thinking they’re lovable. I am not fooled.2. Coffee rocks like whoa. Lies! Coffee is foul. It’s what I imagine you would get if you...

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I have several issues with the gym. Most of them revolving around the fact that when I’m there I am forced to exercise, but whatever.First of all, I find the free weight coloring system appalling. Seriously. As if it weren’t humiliating enough to be using 2lb dumbbells (not that I do…) but they have to be pink? Pink! Because when the guy next to you is benching two hundred and you’re sweating...

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Just when you thought I couldn't get any dorkier.English? Not my only language. And because this post was such a hit (totally need a sarcasm font) I thought I'd write another installment. Because there's more than one way to speak geek.Languages to Master:EnglishSpanishSmalltalkPig LatinVideo NerdFangirlSpecial note: Fangirl is a language that is not intended to be spoken. Attempts at speaking...

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Oh. My. Lord.You know how people refer to high school students as little shits? Yeah, well, I'm there. And I feel really guilty about it -- I do. I know they're not at fault. But, damnit, I need someone to blame.Curses, Band Camp, you hateful, hateful coterie. You with your side lawn practices and unfathomable volume. You with your pulsing beats that shake the walls of my previously peaceful...

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So - I've been working out./sighPlease stop laughing.I'm serious.It's true.Anyway. BootCampBitch -- uh, I mean, my dear dear sister Lauren has put me on a vigorous routine. It started about two months ago, but I'll admit, I wasn't a very good little soldier to start with. I've been known to... uh... er... hide under the bed when BCB was looking for a workout partner. To solve this little problem,...

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