Candy is my life.

It's Done!

2004-10-19T02:23:00.000-05:00

My new site/blog is finally done!

The other site no longer exists, and I will not be updating this blog anymore. Please delete them and link this new site to you blogs!

Enter the world of
CANDY IS MY LIFE.COM!

I think I contracted carpal-tunnel today!

2004-10-19T00:44:00.000-05:00

Well, well, well . . . I have been in front of this computer since 10am this morning. Doing what you say? No, I have not been wasting my time on James Spader.com! I've been slaving away building my new site and candy blog. I am EXTREMELY PROUD of it! It is not some crap like my last site. I custom designed the entire site with no templates! I now own my own domain, but it takes 12-48 hours to complete registration. Hopefully by tomorrow I will link to it on this blog for all to see!

Last night Ben and I had cheese and 'ritas at Rancho. Needless to say, since we got there at 3pm and then came home and broke into some other "sweet liquor dranks" we got pretty silly. Ben regaled me with excellent stories that I had never heard before. It is wonderful that we have been together for 7 years and every conversation we had was brand new with no repeated tales. We talked for hours and hours, relaxed on the deck, and hmmmm . . what else?

So, with my change of blog-style, I leave you with the "What Candy are You?" Quiz. Very appropriately, I am gummy bears.

Never enough movies

2004-10-14T20:38:00.000-05:00

Today is Deana's birthday! For those of you who may not know her - she is one kick-ass girl, and my best friend. After she recieved the present I sent her via UPS, she called me. It was wonderful to speak with her and makes me look more forward to seeing her when she comes to visit from Colorado this November. Nothing beats a good friend you can sit down and chat with over a cup of good coffee (like no time has passed at all), even though you have not seen each other in a year.

Ben and I have been getting our money's worth with Netflix. "Bend it Like Beckam" was AWESOME! "Freaky Friday" (The Lindsey Lohan/Jamie Lee Curtis, NOT Jody Foster version) was also quite enjoyable. Lots of belly laughs and feelin' good vibes abounding. Love those happy-go-lucky "feel-good" mooobies! "Saved" was good too, but second-best to these two.

This weekend we will be watching "The Passion" and "Pillow Talk." We loved "Down With Love" and it was supposedly a modern take on Rock Hudson/Doris Day movies, so I bet we'll really enjoy the classic "Pillow Talk." I really want to start knitting myself a pretty pink scarf for winter, so I may also try to talk Gia into a knitting lesson this weekend, if she is available. Maybe I can coerce her with some cheese and wine. Sounds like a good weekend to me! :)

Lots of TV and Books

2004-10-11T22:31:00.000-05:00

Today capped off a great last week. I got a call from Barnes and Noble that my special order book came in, "Candy and Me: A Love Story" by Hilary Liftin. After borrowing this book from the local library and reading through it twice already, I just HAD TO OWN the hardcover to use as a coffee-table book and enjoyable reference. It actually gave me the muse to start my own candy website/blog, which I am working on as we speak. (No need to refer or link to my old site. I am bringing it down and I doing my homework to make my own site, not one built on pre-fabricated easy templates from my local email provider.) I am keeping this blog going until the REAL "Candy is my Life" is done.

TV has been wonderful lately! The new Fall lineup is pretty amazing. Of course my boyfriend's new show is VERY enjoyable. (David E. Kelly always delivers great shows.) Ben and I have both been enjoying Desperate Housewives. It is the #1 new show and I highly recommend it.

I've started a new book, "Little Earthquakes" by bestseller Jennifer Weiner. I've already read 200 pages in 2 days. It's hard to put down. It's kinda funny that I'm reading much more now that Bam Book Club is defunct.

Last weekend I was on kennel duty for work. I had to take care of 14 kitties all by myself! After I arrived home after each shift, my own kids were smelling all over me. They were pretty confused that I reeked of other kittens. I wore the scarlet letter "C" all weekend. Ha Ha!

Mr. and Mrs. Coccoli with Best Man Spencer

2004-10-04T22:08:00.000-05:00

Mr. and Mrs. Coccoli with Best Man Spencer
Originally uploaded by alicat.

PAM AND PAUL COCCOLI
OCTOBER 2, 2004

Pam was such a stunning bride! She looked like a greek goddess is her lovely gown. Their wedding was amazing. I was so proud of the fact the she literally planned, organized, and pulled the whole event off without a hitch. It was fantastic!

The beginning

2004-10-04T22:05:00.000-05:00

The beginning
Originally uploaded by alicat.

Here is the photo of the beginning of the wedding, as everyone is walking across the vineyard to their spot at the gazebo. Paul was so handsome in his tux, and Spencer stood by him as best man. Angela was beautiful - I'm sure her photos will be excellent. The ceremony officiated by Tim was superb. I cried! It was absolutely beautiful and so touching.

Mmmm... scrumptilicious cake

2004-10-04T22:01:00.000-05:00

Mmmm... scrumptilicious cake
Originally uploaded by alicat.

The cake gets a standing ovation. Pam's choice of red velvet cake was stupendous. I know that Brian loved it as much as me!

The boys and their photo faces

2004-10-04T22:00:00.000-05:00

The boys and their photo faces
Originally uploaded by alicat.

Why do they always make these faces?

Hot Ladies

2004-10-04T21:59:00.000-05:00

Hot Ladies
Originally uploaded by alicat.

The hot ladies of Bear Hollow Chalet making their way to the wedding.

Hi, Mr. Mike Douglas!

2004-10-04T21:58:00.000-05:00

Hi, Mr. Mike Douglas!
Originally uploaded by alicat.

We were all glad to see Mike D was able to make it from Portland for the wedding. I was thoroughly impressed by his Seth-Cohenesque Penguin shirt.

Ben likes to eat grapes off the vine

2004-10-04T21:56:00.000-05:00

Ben likes to eat grapes off the vine
Originally uploaded by alicat.

Everytime Ben and I visit a vineyard, he makes me take a picture of him licking and/or eating grapes off the vine. He is silly! :)

Ben and Ali

2004-10-04T21:55:00.000-05:00

Ben and Ali
Originally uploaded by alicat.

Look what a handsome man I married!

Chris and Liz

2004-10-04T21:54:00.000-05:00

Chris and Liz
Originally uploaded by alicat.

Quite an awesome pair!

Kevin and Maxine

2004-10-04T21:53:00.000-05:00

Kevin and Maxine
Originally uploaded by alicat.

Supercute!!

Bill and Jen

2004-10-04T21:52:00.000-05:00

Bill and Jen
Originally uploaded by alicat.

What an adorable couple. . . Still "newlyweddy" after 5 years!

Tony and Gia

2004-10-04T21:51:00.000-05:00

Tony and Gia
Originally uploaded by alicat.

Cuteness abounds in this couple

Me, Jen and Foxy!

2004-10-04T21:50:00.000-05:00

Me, Jen and Foxy!
Originally uploaded by alicat.

Yay! We love foxy!

Tony giving Foxy the tongue

2004-10-04T21:49:00.000-05:00

Tony giving Foxy the tongue
Originally uploaded by alicat.

Hmmmm . . .

Foxy McGillicutty

2004-10-04T21:48:00.000-05:00

Foxy McGillicutty
Originally uploaded by alicat.

The Elusive Foxy McGillicutty . . .
He was good at hiding in scary places.

Jen and Mr. Bear

2004-10-04T21:47:00.000-05:00

Jen and Mr. Bear
Originally uploaded by alicat.

Foxes and Owls and Bears, Oh my!

Gia, the Firekeeper

2004-10-04T21:46:00.001-05:00

Gia, the Firekeeper
Originally uploaded by alicat.

The firepit was fun, the first and second time it was lit. Thank goodness the game of "Hot Can" Tony and Mike were joking about didn't come to fruition this time. Ha ha!

Mike D and Mr. Bear

2004-10-04T21:46:00.000-05:00

Mike D and Mr. Bear
Originally uploaded by alicat.

Paul and Pam, newlyweds

2004-10-04T21:44:00.000-05:00

Paul and Pam, newlyweds
Originally uploaded by alicat.

Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Coccoli!
We all love you and wish you the best! Thank you for letting us share in your special day. It was my 2nd favorite ceremony (after my own, of course!)

In Memory of Piper

2004-09-30T20:27:00.000-05:00

Piper Holdren

IN MEMORIAM
PIPER PERRI

March 9, 1993 - September 29, 2004

"The smartest cat in the world"

On September 29, Piper left behind two sweet sisters, Shelby and Molly, a caring daddy, Stan, and the most loving and wonderful mom, Melissa. She lived a full life in a home filled with the best toys, the most comfortable laps, the best pettings, tastiest food and treats, and the most love humanly possible to share with a kitty. She will always be remembered as the smartest kitty in the world.

Please keep my sister and her family in your hearts and thoughts during this difficult time.
We love you, Missy.

The Rainbow Bridge

Weekend warriors

2004-09-28T16:26:00.000-05:00

My weekend was pretty fun, but I never can sleep when Ben is out of town. I'm relieved that he did not get burned by playing silly fire games ("hot can" anyone?) like three of the other guys who were camping with him. I'm so glad that I married Mr. Responsible. He called me at 1am to chat after all his friends passed out. When I asked why he wasn't asleep yet, he let me know that he wanted to watch the campfire to make sure it is out completely before everyone goes to sleep. Smokey the Bear would be proud. After I finished my phone call, Jen asked me if Bill was "doing ok?", which was code for "did he puke yet?" I was able to let her know he was fine and sleeping. However, I found out that at 6am, the excess of meat he ate and having to share a tent with an excessive farter led him to puke after all. Poor Billy.

Book Club was good. However, We are now just Bam Club b/c we decided to not require book reading anymore. We are going to share thoughts, insights, craft ideas (Gia is going to show us her awesome knitting techniques and I may have an underwater basket weaving day if supplies permit), watch movies, and EAT ALOT of tasty food and drink lots of adult beverages. Sounds like a better club anyway. Intead of "Books and Margaritas" we are now "Bullshit and Margaritas." Bams rule.

After Bam Club Jen, Gia, and I went to meet some of Gia's friends at Vinings Grille. I have not stepped foot into a bar in quite awhile. There were lots of drunkards there, exuding inappropriate behavior with the backdrop of bad karaoke. (Jen and I signed up to sing Lita Ford's "Kiss Me Deadly" but they never called our name.) It was pretty funny but also sometimes uncomfortable. There was a going-away cake for one of the bartenders, and Gia was kind enough to have someone give me a piece. I was ecstatic. Everything is better with cake! However, I went to the restroom and when I came back, my cake was on the floor along with all the other pieces b/c some jackasses decided to have a food fight. Anyone who wastes cake is stupid.

I found Alton Brown's blog page. It is really funny. Ben and Tony will be excited to read it. Tony, he writes something about someone poo-pooing his chili recipe. Maybe he would be up to visiting our Chili Cook-off after all (as long as you weren't the one insulting his chili. . .)

This made my week!

2004-09-28T12:59:00.000-05:00

Someone else has had Hoot n' Toots! I just got an email stating that they posted a comment on an old blog page of mine from 8/13. Look at it! NOW!

And may I kindly say to Bill, Paul, and Jen: "in your face!" :)

Thank you, fellow Hoot n' Toot fan!

Spanakopita is Greek for "tasty"

2004-09-25T14:02:00.000-05:00

I think I am coming down with a cold or some other energy-zapping illness. Ben's off camping with the boys to celebrate Paul's future status of husbandry. Camping to the boys means eating lots of meat, drinking too many beers, talkin smack, and setting things on fire. They are going to have a blast.

There's spanakopita in the oven that almost's done, then I'm off to Stone Mountain for book club at Angela's. We are going to watch Mean Girls and eat lots of greek food, and I will have to sit quietly while they discuss the book. (In my defense, this is the FIRST and ONLY time I will not finish the assigned book. I was not really getting into it, and time got away from me. I always finished the books and had good notes written before.) Maybe I should take my sparks so that I may wake up. I don't know if I'll be able to hang due to my crappy feeling head and body. Sucky-duck.

Keep your fingers crossed that I will not get lost on the way to Angela's. Those of you who know me well understand why I say this. I lived in Athens 6 years and still got lost driving there last year for Jen's B-day party. I later hit my neighbor's mailbox that week. (I left a note - I always leave notes when I run over and/or hit and/or break other people's property. Hey - I'm a polite bad driver.)

Early Week Hijinks

2004-09-22T21:14:00.000-05:00

Even though I was off work on Monday, I found myself up at the buttcrack of dawn because I had to take Ben all the way out to Town Center to pick up his truck from the shop. Since I was already awake and presentable, I went to the . . . argh . . . mall. I hate the mall. But, I discovered as I walked through its big glass doors into the harshly lit promenade, that it's not as bad if you arrive a little before the stores actually open. I wandered among the old couples who power walk around the enitre length of the mall at 7am. I passed the Star Wars nerd who was sitting outside the Suncoast Store long before they opened so that he could be first in line to buy the new DVD set. I enjoyed a nice cup of Starbucks and was the first person into The Gap. Since I was the only customer, I got extra gaptastic service. I bought nothing there though because I was having a big ass day. *BARGAIN ALERT* At Gap, buy 5 items, get 20% off everything. My goal at the mall was to buy an outfit for PP and Paul's wedding, so I had to STAY AWAY from my fave stores like Gap anyway.

After an agonizing 3 hours of trying on, I found a great black strapless a-line tea length dress with ribbon belt accent. Super Cute! I am going to wear it with the cashmere blend pink cardigan I already have and add a nice shimmery broach. It's very Charlotte!

Tuesday I watched "Laws of Attraction" which was Ok. I also tried to watch some super girlie movie called something or other "Tuscany" - I don't even remember. It was pretty pitiful. I am tired of whining women and depressing movies. I couldn't even finish watching it b/c I wanted to just yell at the main character to SUCK IT UP.

Last night Ben and I went out for scrimp quesadillias and margaritas. There is a CD store next to Rancho that we always wander into. It reminds me of a scene out of "High Fidelity." The guys who run the counter always corner Ben and chat him up. They are really nice guys, and they never have anyone to talk to who knows squat about the music scene. They mainly get pimply faced kids who are looking for Linkin Park or some crap. We spent about 45 minutes just chatting and they would play us stuff. Bill, if you're reading this - you would love Pelican. They are an instrumental group from Australia. Very heavy, some Slayer tendencies. Ben almost bought you the CD. The guys asked us to "come in more often, please." They want Ben to bring some recordings of when he played in The Mike Douglas. Ben bought another Mastadon CD and I got Dinosaur, Jr.

I got an email from Deana today. She is coming in from Colorado to visit in November. I am beside myself! :)

Bam Bam ladies: I suck b/c I am not finished with the book club book. Please don't be mad. I'll make it up to you by making the best spanakopita and bringing the "Mean Girls" DVD to bookclub. :)

What is your glam rock name?

2004-09-20T15:20:00.000-05:00

What is your glam rock star name? It only takes minutes and you must post your new sexy name please.

By the way, I'm Misti Saturn. Nice to meet ya. Is that better than my porn name Kat Edgewood? Or my radio name Texas Petra?

Look who won an Emmy

2004-09-19T22:03:00.000-05:00

Just saw that James won an Emmy and had to post a photo in his honor. He's got his own TV show starting this fall called Boston Legal, a spinoff of The Practice by David E. Kelley.

Mr. and Mrs Snakey-Snake

2004-09-19T20:43:00.000-05:00

Mr. and Mrs Snakey-Snake
Originally uploaded by alicat.

The shower Jen, Ben, and I put together for Paul and Pam was very nice. The couple looked cute as ever! (See the "look of luuvvv" in their eyes in the photo?) They racked up on great gifts and we all enjoyed lots of fun finger food and good, even at times "racy", conversation.

We were all happy to see friends drive in from far away, like Cree and Liz and Angela and Tim.

Bill and Jen stayed for the weekend b/c they had appointments to go house hunting. I can't wait to have those fine folks as east cobb neighbors! After they left sunday afternoon, my better half and I spent the afternoon hanging out in the backyard taking in the beautiful sunny weather. We listened to Casey Kasem's countdown on the radio. He featured top 40 TV theme songs. It was awesome. I remember listening to Casey Kasem when I was a kid - he must stay around forever like Dick Clark. Music keeps you young, I guess.

Paul and Pam's wedding is just 2 weeks away. The location where the nuptials will be held, Three Sisters Vineyard, looks so amazing. Bill & Jen, Tony & Gia, and Ben and I are renting a cabin together there to make a weekend out of it. Their wedding is going to be so unique. I love the fact that Tim is going to officiate. It will be just like Joey marrying Monica and Chandler! It will truly be a special day befitting the wonderful couple!

"Hoi hoi hoi?!"

2004-09-19T20:21:00.000-05:00

"Hoi hoi hoi?!"
Originally uploaded by alicat.

Here is the engaged couple reacting to a little "rowdy and/or inappropriate" conversation at their shower. It was lots of fun!

I love TV Land

2004-09-16T18:17:00.000-05:00

Today was a good day. (Didn't have to use my A-K.) My Ms. Pac Man game came in the mail, I got to leave work early b/c of the storm, and when I arrived home, a "Family Ties" marathon was on and Ben was cooking s'getti. Julia Loius Dreyfus is on this episode of "Ties." It's always funny to see current stars on old 80's shows when they were nobodies. I saw Brad Pitt on an old "Growing Pains." Everyone has to remember George Clooney on "Facts of Life." My favorite "Ties" is the one with Tom Hanks playing an alcoholic uncle who drinks vanilla extract at the Keatons' b/c he is so desperate. I think Mr. Hanks took a break from "Bosom Buddies" for that one!

We got a taste of Tony's chili batch #1 a few nights ago when we got together to plan the chili cook-off. I must say that it was might tasty! Marty is unable to make it this year, so who will be the one to step up to Tony's secret recipe? Last year, we had 11 different chilis - so we decided to make of goal of 20 this year. Anyone who is interested - bring it on! We can never have enough - we want to bathe in chili.

Which Jimmy are you?

2004-09-14T23:10:00.000-05:00

I happened upon another great waste of time on the net: The Which Jimmy Fallon Are You? Quiz. You might as well take it.

(I'm most like "Wade," the SNL boyband member. Makes sense since I married a former member of the infamous Scooter Girls.)

Peeps fan club!?!

2004-09-14T16:55:00.000-05:00

peeps fan club!
Originally uploaded by alicat.

I discovered a fun site today, the National Confectioners Association. There are two candy quizzes on it - one for CANDY and one for CHOCOLATE. I was so happy to see that the authority on candy differentiated between the two. See, I'm not crazy! I did well on the tests - I only missed one question on each. The quizzes are multiple choice - you should take them for a giggle and to learn more about CANDY!

Speaking of, I tried the new marshmallow pumpkin peeps today - they have a gooey chocolate center. Yummy! And yes, I am not ashamed to admit that I am a card-holding member of the Peeps Fan Club.

I am the Ms Pac Man champion

2004-09-13T16:25:00.000-05:00

I just ordered the Namco 5 in 1 Ms Pac Man game. I am so excited! So who will be the first to come over and challenge me to a game? Paul2K? The game also features Galaga and Pole Position. Woo Hoo!

If you would like to get one too (so that you can practice - you'll need it if you want to beat me! ha ha! J/K) it's only $19.99 at Toys R Us.com.

Did you know that back in 1996 I was propositioned at Peppino's in Athens to play a game of Ms. Pac Man for a $50 bet? I couldn't accept the bet b/c I didn't have the money and I didn't want to chance it. However, I watched the guy play after and I could have taken him!! After this incident, I became the East Coast Ms Pac Man Hustler, wanted in 5 counties!

Ali with cow

2004-09-13T12:50:00.000-05:00

Ali with cow
Originally uploaded by alicat.

Well, Nino's Cowboy themed 3rd Birthday Party was awesome. His parents went all out for his celebration. Posted are all the photos of the neato barnyard animals.

Olivia the pig

2004-09-13T12:47:00.000-05:00

Olivia the pig
Originally uploaded by alicat.

Don't you love Olivia's pink bandana!

2004-09-13T12:46:00.001-05:00

Nino with cow
Originally uploaded by alicat.

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Nino and his mommy with bunny
Originally uploaded by alicat.

Awwww. . . how cute!

2004-09-13T12:45:00.001-05:00

Kudzu the baby goat
Originally uploaded by alicat.

I love this little baby goat! Ben said he would like to have a pet miniature baby goat in the backyard. He'd never have to pull weeds or mow again!

2004-09-13T12:45:00.000-05:00

Hairy cow
Originally uploaded by alicat.

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Kudzu's Mommy goat
Originally uploaded by alicat.

This is my favorite goat's mommy!

2004-09-13T12:42:00.001-05:00

Ben with donkey
Originally uploaded by alicat.

Yippe ki yay, partner!

2004-09-13T12:42:00.000-05:00

Nino riding pony
Originally uploaded by alicat.

Look how cute!

2004-09-13T12:41:00.000-05:00

Ali with rooster
Originally uploaded by alicat.

2004-09-13T12:40:00.000-05:00

Ada with baby goat
Originally uploaded by alicat.

Animals arrive at 1:30

2004-09-11T10:29:00.000-05:00

Well, today I'm starting my 4 day weekend. This schedule at work rocks! I am a little worn out though b/c I worked three 12-hour days in a row, but it is so worth it to have long weekends! Yesterday I learned how to do radiographs and got to assist with many sick kitties. I also got much more comfortable handling wild cats.

Ben is on his way to Athens for band practice, so my afternoon will consist of a trip to the gym, doing laundry, and lounging on the couch watching bad "girlie" movies on oxygen/lifetime. Pretty exciting, huh?

Tomorrow is our little cousin Nino's birthday party. He'll be the cutest 3 year old there is! The party is rodeo cowboy themed and the invitation said "animals arrive at 1:30!" How cool is it that Nino's mom and daddy are really going all out for his party! I hope there will be ponies and baby goats. What fun!

Yay work

2004-09-09T19:51:00.000-05:00

Whew! What a week! Yesterday I learned how to give insulin, and also started giving subcutaneous fluids to kitties. Today I assisted in placing IV catheters in not one, but two sick cats. I thought that working needles would be hard, but the blood and pointies are not as bad as learning how to restrain a cat properly for different services (i.e. to draw blood, anesthetize, etc.) Who would have thought a cat could be so strong and ready for attack! At first I was a little wimpy with my grips, but now I'm getting better.

There were 3 of the cutest kittens in today for spay and neuters: a black longhair named Ninja, a seal point named Jasper, and a Russian blue named Gray-C. A tuxedo cat named Sam is currently boarding with us, and he is my favorite! I had some interactive play time with him today in the "romper room." (We have a room for the cats to get out of their cages and run around when in for boarding. In this area, we have an aviary with finches and quails. Of course, the birds are all behind glass so that no cat can pull a "sylvester!") Sam hugged me around my neck and did not want me to leave tonight. I love this job! :)

Who is this with my boyfriend?

2004-09-07T18:23:00.000-05:00

IMG_0007
Originally uploaded by m220.

As I was liesurely browsing through some online photos, I immediately recognized my boyfriend Jimmy Fallon with some lady! I then perused the other photos she had online, and they were of some house, piles of dirt, family photos, then one of her with Kiefer of 24. How random.

Being online is fun; Where else could you snoop like this? I feel kinda weird, though. It's liken to rummaging through someone's drawers. Well, everyone knows that if you post it, it's out there.

Dance 360!

2004-09-07T15:44:00.000-05:00

Well, I was relaxing watching TV in bed with Petrie, and I happened upon a crazy new show, Dance 360.
It's a cross between Soul Train and American Bandstand, and when you watch it, all you can say is "you got served!" Ha HA! It's hosted by Kel Mitchell (of Keenan and Kel fame) but most of you probably know him best as the "Goodburger" guy. The other host is an actor/rapper who was in Onyx (I'm not really familiar with him.)

Anyway, it's pretty entertaining. These whippersnapper teenies (ho ho ho) sure can bust it. The new dance moves are insane to watch. All the "no he di-ent's" are hilarious. In the end, 2 of the remaining dancers go into what they call "head to head" (the "party people" in the audience chant this) in a dance-off. When you think about it, it's really kinda gay to have 2 guys in a dance-off. But, in this day and age, the guys who can bring it are the ones who get the ladies and earn the respect of their peers. Plus, the last dancer standing on 360 wins an x-box, i-pod, and $360.

You know how when you watch "Saturday Night Fever" and other clips from the 70's it's about impossible to not poke fun of the leisure-suit clad men in tight pants and feathered hair trying to win dance contests? Well, in my opinion, history repeats itself. There are still DJ's spinning records, but now they scratch too. Kids still practice dancing in front of the mirror and the guy who can bust the moves gets the girl. Disco and Hip-Hop cultures may seem opposite, but in truth, they are almost the same. Bellbottoms are to Lo-riders as Platforms are to Kicks as The Hustle is to The Pop and Lock.

Gravy makes everything better

2004-09-06T09:36:00.000-05:00

Ben is in the kitchen watching my mom make homemade snausage gravy. This makes me very happy, because now he will start preparing biscuits n gravy at home. Yum!

Last night my parents, my sister Melissa and her husband Stan, and Ben and I played some poker. I am ashamed to admit that I lost $1.50. I usually know when to stop so that I can at least brake even. I'm by no means a cards affiacianado, and Ben is certainly not; he lost $14. Or should I say, Ben gave $14 to Stan, who won $20 total.

I introduced my sister to the card game "Set." She is now hooked just like the rest of us! Obviously us Bays women are smart, because she caught on really quick and played with much finesse. However, she is no match to me. I had to have a little fun taunting her last night b/c I challenged her to a game after I had 2 martinis and she had none and I still beat her butt. Ha! I do have to give her props b/c she did beat me a couple of times (pre-martini.) Missy joked I should give my sis a "shout-out" on this blog, b/c she actually reads it (I had no idea.) "What up, sis! I love you!" :)

I am my father's daughter. In the car on the way home from Ruby Tuesday's last night, he started singing the theme from "Welcome Back Kotter." Then he asked us if we know who sings it. Of course, I knew and answered John Sebastian. He was impressed and we started discussing other theme songs and artists. Everyone knows that the conversation obviously turned to my fave song,"Without Us," the Family Ties theme. My daddy and I sang it in the car. He is awesome.

He told us that he wins free lunch every month from the local radio station by calling in and answering the correct artist from oldies songs. My dad is great with pop culture from any decade. Anyway, the station only lets him call in once every 30 days b/c he always wins. They know him by name and he always calls in exactly on the 31st day. Last month the DJ said "Ok listeners, this one is an easy one. Oh, looks like the phone is lighting up - let's see who it is." My dad says hello and they recognize his voice and say, "Hiya, Bob! Why are you already calling in? I haven't even asked the question yet." To which dad replied, "Well, you said it was easy and I'm ready for lunch!"

Yuck and Yum

2004-09-04T16:27:00.000-05:00

I have felt yucky all day! My PMS is so bad that Ben has sympathetic PMS. We have been the crabby couple to everyone who has come in contact with us all day. (Sorry, guy at Blimpie, clerk at BP, and attendant at Jiffy Lube!) Too bad Jen had to spend time with us today to plan the wedding shower for Pam/Paul. She said we weren't crappy, but I think she is just too nice to admit that we are Mr. and Mrs. Turd Ferguson. Ben almost always has sympathetic PMS. One day when we have kids, he'll probably be right there with me during morning sickness with sympathetic pregnancy symptoms.

We can't wait to visit my family. Ben is going to try to go fishing with my Daddy if the weather is good. I'm hoping to maybe play Flamingo Bingo in Savannah with the Bays ladies. My mom let me know that she is making butterscotch tarts for our visit. Yummy!

Ben is making chili and lime-rub pork chops and spinach salad with feta for dinner. We plan to enjoy it with a nice bottle of shiraz while watching "This is Spinal Tap." Netflix rules! Anyone who goes to blockbuster is a sucker. I have proven my hypothesis that if you have not rented a movie from them in over 60 days, they make up a late fee to tack onto your bill b/c you won't remember when checking out if the last movie you rented was really returned on time. Die, Blockbuster, Die!

Life is good

2004-09-03T21:32:00.000-05:00

I love my job!
My husband rules!
I have 4 days off!
Life is good.

When it rains it pours. . . The one weekend I make plans to go home and see my family, we get invited to 3 different get-togethers. Sorry, friends, but family comes first. I hope that we can see everyone soon, though. I really hated to say "no" to Tony's low-country boil and Jay's art/music showcase. (Everyone is probably relieved to have a weekend without the silliness of Ben and Ali, though. We can be a handful of goofy! Colonel Cotton Panties sends his regards.)

:) :) :) :) :)

Guess who loves me!

2004-09-02T20:04:00.000-05:00

petrie wants a cookie too
Originally uploaded by alicat.

It's our 4 year wedding anniversary today! Ben loves me the most b/c he gave me a custom-made cookie bouquet. Cookies By Design makes the most amazing treats; they are literally the best cookies in the world, and you know that I know my sweets. Look at how cute the bouquet is: there are Ophelia, Petrie, Ali, and anniversary cookies in it! It may seem cheezy to you, but the fact that Ben remembered how much I love these (and I haven't even mentioned them since I gave a bouquet to my mom for mother's day) and that he had to have custom-ordered it at least 4 days in advance just shows that he is awesome!

Well, I am thoroughly enjoying my new job! It is so different from where I worked before: more low-key, more hands-on with the kitties, and less stressful. It rules. My first day was Wed, and after tomorrow, I am off for 4 days in a row. Woo hoo!
Jen is coming up to see us Sat (poor Bill has to work) so that we can get to work on planning PP and Paul's couples shower. Everyone should mark your calendar for 9/18. E-Vites will be out soon. If anyone would like to help out, feel free to contact me or Jen. After the Siezco's visit, we are going to visit my folks in Onion-Town on sunday. They offered to take us out for a nice meal for our anniversary. That will be awesome, but I'm looking forward to just hanging out and playing games more than anything else.

Oh, and Tuff Turf sucked. Now I know why I had never heard of it. Spader was cute (as usual) but the story was stupid. It was not up to par with great 80's Hughes movies, etc.

Guilty Pleasure

2004-08-31T10:04:00.000-05:00

FOX Broadcasting Company: The O.C.

How could all you folks who were so hooked on 90210 not be interested in The OC? Seth and Ryan put Brando and Dylan to shame! Everyone should give this show a chance - no excuses!

Turf is Tuff?

2004-08-30T16:22:00.000-05:00

tuffturf
Originally uploaded by alicat.

Well, I have had about 5 different people tell me that I cannot be called a James Spader fan without seeing his early 80's flick "Tuff Turf." So - This is my first Netflix choice. It should be in my mailbox tomorrow (along with "Less Than Zero"). I am excited to spend my last day off before my new job with Jimmy!

Did anyone see the Alicia Keys/Stevie Wonder/Lenny Kravitz performance on MTV last night? It was great - but the best part was seeing that Lenny FINALLY GOT RID OF HIS "PRINCE HAIR!" It's cut very close to his sexy head now. I'm sure Jen is relieved.

Catch

2004-08-30T16:14:00.000-05:00

catch
Originally uploaded by alicat.

These crazy kids brought their gloves to play catch at our grill-out. I think Gia may have been the hardest pitcher, and she was wearing a sundress. Girls rock!

(I enjoyed just watching. I have the Marcia Brady syndrome and don't fare well with balls. . . hey, get your mind out of the gutter!)

Mtv never plays videos - so why am I watching the video awards?

2004-08-29T20:40:00.000-05:00

Well, Ben and I have been enjoying watching the VMA's on MTV. I don't understand how they give awards for videos when they never show them. But, I thoroughly enjoyed Jet's rockin performance and it was fun to watch Lil John and East Side Boyz, Kanye West, and "Ursher" tearin it up. Ben and I are very happy that Jay-Z and my girl Beyonce have won a few so far - they deserve it. I love it that when either of them win, they don't say "this is for you" or "I love you honey" or whatever. They said "What up, B" and "What up, J."

We went to the $1 theatre today and saw "Stepford Wives." It Stunk with a capital S! I was very diappointed in Nicole. The original Stepford is one of my faves, so I was surprised the remake was so bad. NOT RECOMMENDED!

I love technology! We signed up for Netflix today. Awesome! We also got new cell phones and service with T-Mobile. We scored 2 free phones with color screens and the ability to download ringtones and graphics. I am so glad to get rid of our crappy old-school phones (we plan to donate them to a women's shelter.)

I've already been shopping around. I am stoked that my first ring tone will be "Slow Motion" by Juvenile. Ben wants Spongebob of course, but he doesn't know that "Sex Bomb" by Tom Jones is available! I plan to surprise him with that.

Last night was lots of fun. Gia and Tony, Brian, and the almost-newlyweds came over. A friend of Paul's (a transplant from NY) came with his lovely wife. It was fun to meet them - they seemed really great and hopefully us weirdos didn't scare them off.
Brian is the bestest: He brought me a bunch of candy and gum.

Jessica is singing now. She's great but she REALLY over-emotes when she sings. It's weird to watch her sometimes. I'm looking forward to seeing her and Nick's Christmas special, though. They are the next Sonny and Cher.

Lastly, did anyone see LL Cool J at the pre-show? What was he on? Crack? He was acting really weird and the entourage of girls with him looked liked tellytubbies! What was up with the TV T-shirts? Freaky.

Friday

2004-08-27T10:24:00.000-05:00

This is why I love Tony and Gia: When they rsvp'd to my evite they wrote "When we show up, The Geester and I will already be drunk, telling the truth, and looking to cause problems. Wearing your nicest clothes is not advisable." I guess I better put plastic down on the chairs to be prepared for when they drink to excess and decide to get naked!

Speaking of the duo, I was thinking last night (as I was not reading, but listening to new music on the internet - uh oh!) that Gia is the only Bam who has been a good girl and actually finished every book. I think she should be President of book club, and Pam should be V.P. b/c she thought of Book Club. Plus, that would make Tony "first lady of Book Club." Ha ha ha!

Last night Ben was making some empanadas and he was trying to pop open the mole base jar to make sauce. I heard him yell an expletive, so I came running. I thought he had burned himself, but as I walked into the kitchen I saw the dark doo-doo brown, stinky, thick in some spots, runny in others, mole sauce all over the kitchen. It was running down the walls, cabinets, all over the floor and stove. Then Ben turned around and it was all over his face and down his arms! The bad thing about mole sauce is that it is red-based and likes to stain. So, Ben had these red blotchy spots all over his face, even after washing. His face looked like Gorbechov's head! I did not see him before he left for work this morning; I hope it washed off in the shower!

Independent Women, Throw your hands up!

2004-08-26T15:52:00.000-05:00

Well, when I put in my notice at work, the Doc was not very happy about it. The tale is too long to put into words, plus all the cursing on behalf of my boss would not fare well in this blog. I'd say that she really overreacted to the fact that I'm working at another feline clinic, but then again, some of you already know what a weird zealot alot of the people I worked with could be! I'll have to tell the story this weekend at our Grillin' and Margarita Get-Together.

Ben took me out to celebrate my independence last night. Where did we go? Rancho Grande, but of course! He was also sweet enough to have gotten me a great congrats card, too. I love a man who frequents Hallmark.

I start my new job next week. It's a wonderful place, plus I have a set schedule. I only work a half day on Wed, then a 12 hour day on Thurs and Fri. I work every 3rd Sat (only 4 hours) and every 8th Sunday I work kennel. Its pretty cool.

Great News!

2004-08-25T09:58:00.000-05:00

I just got offered a great new job today!! YAAAAYYYY! I am about to leave to go to work and give notice. I am very excited and could not wait to post! I will update the details tonight when Ben and I are sharing some celebratory champagne. :)

I'm Tired

2004-08-24T21:32:00.000-05:00

Well, I worked 13 hours today. I'm exhausted. The only redeeming thing about my day is that I ate the goodness that is Hamburger Hut for dinner. Yum! I tried to find a link to Hamburger Hut, but they don't have a site. However, I did discover that they made a 99 on their health certification report, so I can trust the tasty grease. Bring on the bacon!

I have discovered that I am one of four in book club that have not finished the book, so I do not feel guilty. (Although I did admit online that I watched 8 hours of Ally McBeal when I should have been reading. I have a good excuse. It is impossible to eat cotton candy while holding a book!!)

Well, this post is boring and Ben and Ophelia are waiting in bed for me. Petrie keeps tugging at my elbow to go upstairs. Good Night!

P.S. Ben and I watched "13 Going On 30" the other day. It was super-cute and awesome! So much fun! Highly recommended! We laughed and laughed. The "Thriller" scene is pure hilarity!

Mean people give presents

2004-08-23T18:15:00.000-05:00

Today at work a very mean man who obviously likes to demean women who cannot talk back due to "customer service" decided to yell at me and make me feel like crap at 8am this morning. He obviously began to feel guilty for being a choad later in the day, because when he picked up his cat in the afternoon, he apologized for being an ass and gave me a present: a cute stuffed animal jaguar cat. That was nice. I don't mind assholes as long as they own up to it.

When one of my co-workers came into work at noon today she exclaimed "I have a present for you, Alison!" (Obviously the guilt of complaining that I pee too much weighed heavily on her.) But seriously, the gift was awesome and really thoughtful. She found some cool Pez lanyard pens (ones that even I have never seen before!)I squealed with delight!

I may complain about them, but I really do enjoy the people I work with. They can't help it that the hormones and cattiness (ha ha) get to the best of us working in a female-only office.

Yay! I love presents.

Ali loves Ally

2004-08-22T13:57:00.000-05:00

After work yesterday, I came home to hear the rawk that is Twisted Sledge playing upstairs in Ben's office. After they finished practice, Martron stayed on the enjoy some cheddarwurst and beers. While Ben and Marty piddled on the internet looking for ideas and fonts to make band tees, I cuddled up on the couch to watch an Ally McBeal DVD and enjoy munchos and sparks.

I almost forgot how great Ally is. I haven't watched it since my early 20's when I was still a swingin' single. I can appreciate the show even more now that I am teetering at 30. An epiphany came from watching the skinny lawyer and her ex-boyfriend's new wife agree that they hate each other even though they like each other (but shouldn't): women truly are crazy. It's not fair, but it's true. The hormones that rage through us every day wreak havoc on our ability to think logically sometimes. But luckily, being a woman also means that we have the ability to love so unconditionally and right down to the core of our being. Think about it: no one will ever love you as much as your mom. Of course your spouses, bff's, etc love you greatly, but the love that comes from a mother's heart cannot ever be extinguished.

Even when you see the mother of some freaked serial killer on TV being interviewed, to her it's still her little boy. She always is surprised at the verdict and says that she still loves him and that she had no idea he was capable of such horrors. That's how much a woman's heart will always love.

Women spend at least 6 years with their teens giving them a hard time or "hating" them, but they just wait until those kids grow up and are able to say "gosh, my parents were right all along. I should have been a nicer kid." You know you were hell on wheels in 10th grade, right?

Just the other night Ben said that he thinks it is amazing that we already have so much love in our hearts for a child that does not even exist in the world yet. Ben is the bestest husband.

It's amazing to talk with women that can be moved to tears just thinking about their future son or daughter. I love Ben so much that it hurts; I'm so lucky to have such a supportive and warm family. I almost feel selfish to want anything more. I would have never thought at 16, or even 21 for that matter, that the white picket fence would look so good. :)

Sorry for all the mushiness. Let me get back to eating this tasty cotton candy and watching more Ally McBeal . . .

Link what?

2004-08-20T21:13:00.000-05:00

I forgot to mention that I spent 2 hours last night when I posted my OC blog trying to make the links work. I am not embarrassed to say that I need help! Is anyone able to help me work this thing called computer? I really wanted to make links to what I believe to be the best 2 current TV shows, but alas, my crappy computer skills failed me. I can offer Ben's cooking skills or my ability to purchase good food as enticement. Or, we can give Ben a few martinis and I'm sure he'll be full of hours of entertainment. He does a mean "Stewart" (MadTV) impression!

No Urination Allowed!!

2004-08-20T20:57:00.000-05:00

Well, I found out that my co-workers complained to my boss that I "pee too much." My boss let me know that she had a complaint that I leave my post too many times in the day to go to the restroom. She stated that she had to give a drug test to a previous employee who spent too much time in the bathroom. It took me a second to register exactly what she was insinuating. . . Then I was infuriated. What does she think? That I am snorting up coke in the bathroom at the damn clinic? Eveyone who works with me at the front desk smokes, and they spend AT LEAST 10 minutes every 2 hours outside smoking!!

Ok guys, you know damn well that I have the smallest bladder on the planet! EVERYONE knows that I am a "European!" I drink on average about 92oz of soda a day!! (That's the equivalent to one Big Gulp and 5 cans, for you caffeine-challenged folks.)

Anyway, I told her that I have a "pee problem" and that when I need to go - I gotta go, gotta go, gotta go right now!! She said that when she "was in medical school, we were told that we had to hold it, sometimes for 12 hours at a time!" What the hell? I would think that a doctor would know that it is very bad for you to hold it in - that it can lead to painful uti's!! Anyway, she later said that she did not mean to come across like she was accusing me of doing something "bad" in the little girls' room.

I work with the mustard eatinest, bulldog lovinest, anti-urination league!

The OC, Baby!

2004-08-19T21:19:00.000-05:00

Where is the good TV? The only 2 shows that I really like, The OC and Good Girls Don't, are no where to be found! Good Girls is on hiatus and The OC season premiere won't start until November.

At least I have my OC email newsletter to get me through . . . I am a nerd,
but a cool nerd like Seth Cohen. Hey, where's my Pengiun stiped rugby shirt?

It Works!!

2004-08-18T15:12:00.000-05:00

YAAAAAYYYY! I fixed it! After buying a new router and playing around with the settings for a few hours (not to mention the wonderful help and advice we have gotten from Bill and Andy) our wireless internet FINALLY WORKS! Keep your fingers crossed that it does not die in 10 minutes like it did last time.

Mustard Stinks!

2004-08-17T23:46:00.000-05:00

There is a weird mustard conspiracy at work. First, it started with a co-worker dipping her chips in a tupperware container of mustard. It stunk so bad, my stomach was turning. The next day, a different employee was also dipping chips into the mustard. That is nasty! Today, I watched coworker #1 put mustard on her sausage biscuit and eat it up! Yuck! What is going on? I've never seen anyone eat mustard like this before. And why now all of a sudden? Is it some new fad like when Costanza was eating Snickers bars with a fork?

Last night Ben and I went to a new mexican restaurant named Cheyenne's. It was as nasty as the mustard, but it smelled better. There was "Kanary Karaoke" with "Krazy Dave" McBain performing. Ben and I were the only customers besides a lovely white-trash mom and her skanky daughter, who sang that pop-country song "I'm proud to be a redneck woman." "K.D." kept singing about Trivioke, making up words to sing over "Play That Funky Music Whiteboy." ("Play our trivioke, white boy, play our trivioke right!" I think he was trying to recruit Ben, considering he was the only caucasian male there.) I think it is supposed to be trivia while you sing?! Anyway, everyone who sang was soooo bad, not bad good/funny, just plain bad. Once "K.D." stared singing "Rapper's Delight" in what he called his "gay voice" we had to leave. Plus, the daughter had a very unsightly cameltoe.

I think it is Kreepy when businesses think it is Kute to mispell "C" words with a "K!"

What a perfect day!

2004-08-14T21:15:00.000-05:00

Well, after watching the scaries at Bill and Jen's last night, Ben and I woke up pretty early to enjoy tasty biscuits n' coffee with the host and hostest with the mostest. Ben had the excellent idea for us to make a field trip to the old J+J Flea Market. We felt like Val and Dave on "Junkin'"

After gettin' our flea on, we worked up quite an appetite. We went to Zims; the food was spectacular. (Remember when Ben stole their bagel mascot and held it for ransom? They paid him in delicious bagels. It was a hoot!) Afterwards, we walked around Beechwood Center, holding hands and chatting, killing time before the 1:45 showing of "The Village." (Which by the by, was just ok. Truthfully, I was a little disappointed b/c M. Night's other movies were better. But, I must admit that I did shed a tear or two during some of the mushy love dialogue. Some of the scenes were really touching and beautifully written.)

After the movie, it was time for Ben to go to band practice, so we hugged goodbye in the parking lot and drove in our seperate directions. Me, back to Marietta - Ben, to Rob's place. I felt like we were back in college on a date. Did you know that we both used to work in Beechwood Shopping Center? Nostalgia is fun.

Yaay! I've got cake! I've got cake!

2004-08-14T20:00:00.000-05:00

Yay birfday cake
Originally uploaded by alicat.

Hey, shorty, it's your birfday, we gonna party like it's your birfday!

I must say that seeing Jen on her b-day was lots of fun. We can't wait to see her and other Athenians more often when they move out to our neck of the woods!

I found proof that NABS exist!

2004-08-13T19:00:00.000-05:00

Go to my site to see that Nabs exist. See, I am not crazy after all! (Even though I just spent almost 2 hours trying to find Hoot n' Toots on the web to no avail.) If anyone else has heard of or ever had the pleasure to eat a hoot n' toot chocolate cupcake, please comment on this blog that they exist to prove my unbelieving friends wrong!!

Comcast Sucks

2004-08-12T23:42:00.000-05:00

Well, I spent 2 hours on the phone with Netgear tech support night before last trying to get my wireless router to work. After the 1st call, it worked for 5 minutes then died. I called again, and needless to say, it still does not work. Mr. Ahmed (why must they outsource the damn tech support jobs?!!)told me that my router needs to be replaced, or my computer is no good.

Last night (after working at the clinic 13 hours) I stopped and got a new wireless router on the way home. After a successful installation, all I had to do is log onto the web-based administration page to configure the broadband. The page would not open! After realizing I have wasted so many precious hours of my life with this damn thing, I went to bed and slept fitfully. I had nightmares all night: one was about being attacked by the dog at work, the other I was at an amusement park with Jack and Kelly Osborne and they stole all my money and spent it on corndogs, toys, and other overpriced carnival crap.

After messing with the computer tonight, Ben realized that the problem the entire time is with stupid Comcast. Their service will not talk to our wireless card in the computer. I am going to call them and yell at them tomorrow until they make this damn thing work!!!!!

I promise to never speak of our computer problems again until the day I can exclaim "IT WORKS!"

After my nightmare last night, how ironic that as soon as I close the door behind me at work, the pitbull comes barreling from around the corner and runs down the hall right at me. She jumps up on me and the other doc's dog comes running (this dog is a golden retriever and it's never scary. But now that the pitbull is there, she is getting more active.) I am stunned. The pitbull won't stop jumping up on me; I am completely pinned into a corner by both dogs. I am holding back tears, I can't move, I don't want to make eye contact, I don't know what to do. My brain is so frozen and I am so frightened that I literally cannot speak. You know that feeling when you need to scream but your voice is gone and you feel helpless? That was me.

The Doctor hears the dogs barking and comes around the corner and sees the whole scene. I mumble out in a whisper "can you help me please?" and my eyes are welled up and I can't really express my feelings or talk very well. She gets the dogs away and asks me if I am ok, then she asks me, "are you going to be able to work here with these dogs around?" She does not understand at all. What am I supposed to say? I feel I can't tell her the truth that I think these dogs should not be at the clinic. (I'm sure most of our clients would agree with me - I'm sure they don't want their cats boarding at a clinic with a pitbull!) I know the doctor too well - she will just get angry with me. She admitted to me she cannot grasp why I can get so freaked out. She said she is "not scared of anything." Well, good for her!

I really love my job and I took it specifically because I would be surrounded by cats ONLY. IF the doc stops bringing the "amstaff" to work, I will be happy, but the other employees will give me shit about it, and I think that the doc will feel resentful toward me because her dog can't be with her at work. But, if she does continue to bring it, I will either #1: get attacked by the dog because she will smell my fear, or #2: nothing will happen with the dog at all but my health will decline due to all the stress (not to mention my work will suffer - it's not good to be on the verge of tears or anxiety attack at work.) I don't like either option.

I am complaining too much. At least I have a 3 day weekend and get to spend Friday the 13th watching scary movies at Jen's house for her birthday. But please, no Cujo movies!

What makes a dog a cat?

2004-08-10T15:46:00.000-05:00

One of the doctors at work adopted an American Staffordshire Terrier. She brings it to work everyday and it is extremely scary. You know why? Because it is a freakin' PIT BULL! But it is "not PC" to call it what it is. We have to refer to it as an "amstaff," because "we don't want clients to get the wrong idea." Last time I checked, I worked at a CAT clinic!!! Anyone who knows me (even a little) is aware of my dog phobia. This scary beast runs to the back door bearing teeth with ears back fairly often when employees are trying to enter. The dog is only about 6 months old but it is big and is growing bigger everyday. It would not be as bad if the dog actually listened to commands.

My biggest fear in the entire world is being mauled by a dog. I would rather be in a pit of snakes and have to eat bugs "fear factor" style than to ever have to be face to face with a scary dog!

The pitbull stays in the back hallway most of the time. I never make eye contact with the dog and I know to walk slow so that she will not follow or run after me. My heart literally beats out of my chest when I have to walk by her and it doesn't help that I have to really think about not running when that is what my body is telling me to do because a stinking pitbull is jumping around and growling right behind me! Aaarghhhhh!!!! I know most people probably think I am ridiculous, but I've always been this way and it is hard to change. Luckily, I have great friends who have sweet dogs and they are trying to help me get used to being around canines.

Some people have phobias about spiders or are afraid of heights; this is no different. I do have respect for ALL animals and dog-lovers. I just would never choose to be near a vicious breed, let alone work with one EVERYDAY. This sucks.

On a lighter note, the only good thing about the pitbull is that I can joke with the doc that she adopted a "rapper's dog." I could have sworn that I saw her in the last Lil' John video. What?! Yeeaah . . .

My Top 5 Rules!

2004-08-09T12:35:00.000-05:00

Top 5 front
Originally uploaded by alicat.

Here is the front. Look at all the hotties! Ben thinks this is really funny. I guess he already knows that he is #1.

Top 5 back

2004-08-09T12:33:00.000-05:00

Top 5 back
Originally uploaded by alicat.

Everyone has a "Top 5 List", right? We were joking at book club about having laminated top 5 lists like on "Friends." Gia is the coolest ever for actually making them for us!

YOU SMELL LIKE ROBOTS

2004-08-09T12:26:00.000-05:00

YOU SMELL LIKE ROBOTS
Originally uploaded by riddle.

This is what I said to Will Smith at the Styx concert.

My computer hates me

2004-08-08T10:58:00.000-05:00

Again, my computer hates me. Our wireless router has only worked 2 days since we bought this computer. Andy was nice enough to come over last week and help us set up our wireless internet. It worked about 48 hours, then died. This tempermental box lets us log on sometimes, but only directly from the modem. Ben called Bill last night to get his help over the phone and Bill was kind enough to drive in from Athens to hang out and help us. Two Sparks each later, it was 3am and the damn thing still wouldn't work. It should not be this difficult to fix. My computer just hates me. . .

On a happy note, my vaccuum broke last night! YAY! That means I get to go to Sears today and buy a new one! Ben and Bill were laughing at me this morning when I was up and dressed and ready to go at 10am on a sunday. They could not believe that buying a vaccuum would get me so motivated on what would normally be a lazy morning. I am one with my "inner-Monica."

In honor of Rick James' death, Ben and I watched our tapes of Chappelle's Show last night while waiting for Bill to arrive. He's alright, he's alright, that guy's alright with me. Yeah, he's a superfreak. Rest in peace, Rick.

What the . . .

2004-08-06T21:00:00.000-05:00

Even though I am always late, I did not want to be late posting on this blog! I hate Comcast internet. I wait a year to finally get hooked up, and the server has been down for almost 48 hours! Let's hope we can stay connected.

Ben and I went to Paradise Grille for wang last night. I couldn't help but notice the baseball game playing on the TV there. Larger than life, there was a Viagra ad board 3 times as tall as the players. It is hilarious how the world does revolve around men's hoo-hoos. (I'm trying to keep this clean for the kiddies - I mean, who knows who could stumble across this blog due to all the candy references.) You would never see an ad for Monistat-3 on a huge billboard. Ben said that "Viagra makes old men less crotchedly so it makes the world a better place." What about putting all that time and money into inventing a pill that actually cures PMS? That would truly make the world a nicer place for everyone involved! (All the ladies AND the men who married them.)

I've already had some feedback on my site, which I appreciate. I'm still such a greenie when it comes to all this stuff. I promise to make the photo size cooperate with the slide show as soon I as can. I pay in pizza, beer, and candy if anyone would like to volunteer to help me!

Time to go watch TV in bed. Wow! A Propecia, Viagra, and Hair Club for Men ad all in the first commercial break. Why can't any men's products have wings?

ali-cat is a copy-cat

2004-08-04T14:16:00.000-05:00

Hi, all! I decided to start a blog just like all my nerdy friends. Hee! I will include a BARGAIN OF THE WEEK for all of my shopping-challenged friends (which will be posted on my site http://www.home.comcast.net/~coolpez ) I prefer for everyone to link directly to my site instead of to this blog, because the site will be updated regularly with photos, etc and connected to this blog.

I've been off work today and I have just about spent the entire day re-learning how to use this new laptop and setting up my site. Being without technology for almost a year has been insane!

Book Club was lots o' fun last weekend. Too bad the Bam-Bams don't appreciate the tasty goodness that is SPARKS! www.drinksparks.com Ben called me at book club to brag that he was at Rancho with Andy and Sheri. He knows that if he is at Rancho without me the world will implode, so I snuck out of Book Club around 11pm and when I arrived, he had a Margarita waiting for me. What a great husband!