Jen and Kim donate their hair

Jen and I cut and donated our hair to Pantene Beautiful Lengths. Our fabulous hairdresser Nicole sectioned our hair into 4 ponytails. For me - the back two were 12" long! The front two were 9".
PS. I think it is funny that Jen and I both wore black!

So ready

Tonight is the big hair cut! Jen and I are cutting and donating our hair. I have been over the long hair since summer and can't wait for the change. No more getting my hair stuck in the handles of my bag, in my jackets, etc.
Honestly though - with 2 hours to go, I'm a little nervous! I know I want to cut it but it might be sort of a shock at first!

Celeb sighting

Last night, I was at a bar in Boston w/ a co worker, when I looked up and saw Gabriel Byrne! I think the woman in the pic to the left was with him. Apparently that is his gf Ana George.

His most recent work is the HBO show 'In Treatment.' But you may also remember him from 'The Usual Suspects' or 'Little Women.'

Literally laughed out loud

http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/2008/09/cupcake-cakes-always-wrecktastic-always.html

Penelope

Upon a recommendation, I rented Penelope. First of all - it has Reese Witherspoon (love her), James McAvoy (not sure what it is - but I like him too), and Christina Ricci (After this, I think she is on the fave actress list). So - the movie has great actors in it to begin with, but also has an interesting story line. (perhaps inspired by 'Ugly Duckling' mixed w/ 'Beauty and the Beast'?) A girl is cursed w/ a pig nose and needs someone to break the curse. There are the usual ingredients - things are not always what they seem, deception, and pining lovers. But it was emotionally engaging, not the same old predictable story line. It was not at all what I expected, and it was fabulous.

Wishful Thinking

Today I was in Blockbuster and saw the movie cover for Leatherheads and laughed out loud. Strange reaction, right? I was laughing bc I suddenly remembered that I had a dream that had John Krasinski (Jim on the Office) in it. So in the dream John worked at Hill Holliday* and we were friends and started dating. One day he came over and brought me a pair of shoes and was really excited about giving them to me. Strange!



*Hill Holliday is the agency DD works with. I think that John Krasinski did an internship there at some point. Or at least that's what the AE's told me.

quote of the day from google

"There are 10^11 stars in the galaxy. That used to be a huge number. But it's only a hundred billion. It's less than the national deficit! We used to call them astronomical numbers. Now we should call them economical numbers."
- Richard Feynman

You're So Vain

I'm glad the CT judge dismissed this nutcase. Hi, dye your hair back to your natural color and let it grow out. Or, learn how to read the box. Moron.

Blonde sues L'Oreal over brown dye
Woman says dye ruined her hair, but judge gives her the brush-off

updated 11:36 a.m. ET, Wed., Oct. 8, 2008
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - A Connecticut judge has given the brush-off to a blonde woman's lawsuit claiming L'Oreal Inc. ruined her social life when she accidentally dyed her hair brunette with one of its products.

Charlotte Feeney of Stratford says she can never return to her natural blonde hue, a shock that left her so traumatized she needed anti-depressants.

She says she suffered headaches and anxiety, missed the attention that blondes receive and had to stay home and wear hats most of the time.

A Superior Court judge dismissed Feeney's 2005 lawsuit Monday, saying she never proved her allegation that L'Oreal put brown hair dye in a box labeled as blonde. The company also had disputed the claim.

Feeney referred questions on Wednesday to her attorney, David Laudano, who has declined to comment.

Things that made me smile this morning

- A woman in her car clapping and singing to a song at a stop light.
- The runner who gave a car the peace sign when they let him cross the street during their green light.

argh

Why is it that the rules just don't apply to some people, and they get away with doing whatever they want?

less than a month from now

We will know who our next President is. There are people who are still deciding on who to vote for, some people confused about who they want, and some who have made up their minds already. Luckily, we only have a few more weeks of the campaigning.

I've made up my mind on who to vote for, but I'm getting impatient. The debate last night was annoying to watch, since the candidates were sort of rude to the moderator, Tom Brokaw. It was Brokaw's job to keep those two in line, on time, and try to get them to answer questions. Instead, Obama and McCain ran over their time limits and didn't exactly answer what was being asked. I wish the candidates would stop telling me that they have a plan, and actually tell me what their plans are.
I can only hope for the best for this country which is in need of some serious help! Whoever wins has a rough few years ahead. It is a hard job to do, a big mess to clean up, and they have a tough crowd to win over.

Check out how much truth was told last night on npr.com:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95501978

SNL

Halloweenhead

I have a 'Cheer me up' playlist on my Ipod. If I get super cranky or annoyed and want to get out of it, I listen to it and usually end up at least smiling or laughing. The list consists of songs that I simply like, as well as ones that have a specific memory that makes me laugh.
Some highlights:
- With a little help from my friends (Across the Universe Soundtrack)
- Why does it always Rain on me? (Travis)
- Good Feeling (Travis)
- Revolution (Across the Universe Soundtrack)
- The Lonely Goatherd (Sound of Music ) <-- don't judge. it's ridiculous and funny and good for a laugh
- I'm Yours (Jason Mraz)
- Dammit (Blink 182)
-The W.A.N.D. (Flaming Lips)
- Halloweenhead (Ryan Adams) This is usually the first one bc I usually have a 'Halloweenhead' when I start listening.
Do you have a go to list when you're upset or cranky? (What's on it?)

VP debate

Only a few comments:
- Biden was very confident, concise and made me hope that Americans will vote for Obama / Biden
- Someone on TV commented after the debate that the headline tomorrow should be something along the lines of "Palin didn't embarass herself" - and it's sad/scary/discouraging that that is considered a success for her.
- Palin is all about "freedom" given her closing statements, but her views and McCain's views will restrict women's rights/freedom.
- Can someone PLEASE get her to stop the following:
1. winking
2. saying 'Doggone'
3. saying 'hockey mom'
4. saying 'Joe Six Pack'
5. avoiding answering questions

*She sounds like the guy on Tommy Boy (Dan Akroyd) when he goes, "I make car parts for the American worker. Because that's who I am and that's who I care about."

Fabulous Fall Recommend

If you like Apple Cider - try a Cinnamon Apple Cider. The one I found (and LOVE) was Mayer Bros. (made in NY)

I learned something in school

Nice!

Try it yourself:

http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/10/01/citizenship.test/index.html#cnnSTCOther1

Friday, October 3rd

Just passing along* that Friday, October 3rd is Lee National Denim Day in support of Breast Cancer. So, everyone put on your best pair of jeans and your favorite pink t-shirt and celebrate all of our breast cancer beauties!!!

*thanks Kitt for sending this to me via email so I could share!

Happy October!

DD knows how to celebrate the best month ever! I was pleasantly surprised this morning when I came into the lobby at work and they were sampling pumpkin lattes, pumpkin muffins and pumpkin donuts. The lattes are ok. I feel like I'd be inclined to buy one again mainly for the fall-ness of it - even though the first sip made me think of candles. Btw - a co-worker just walked in wearing an orange shirt - he must love October too!

Halloween is my favorite holiday. I like fall better than all the other seasons, and October is my favorite month. I share the love of the season and holiday w/ my sister - though I think she takes it to a higher level than I do. (more decorations, baking, etc.) I tend to just over watch Hocus Pocus and carve pumpkins.

lately

I think the more annoyed or frustrated I am - the less I write openly about them. I have a journal that I write in when I'm overwhelmed (in a good or bad way), and that has been getting more attention than the blog lately.

Mainly - I have been super stressed out by my house/apartment. People moving in/out & figuring out timing of that, calming other people's worries and concerns, sorting out how it will all work to make everyone happy, and people being inconsiderate (work, home, life in general). I need a vacation. Finally - I think we are all set.* Now comes the part where 2 people used to a certain set of rules/lifestyle in the house mesh with 2 who are new to the scene. Let's hope it goes well!

On a personal life note - the Australian 'friend' has yet to visit. He has lots of stuff going on in his work life, but it seems to be coming to the point where he can finally set something up soon. I'm not holding my breath, but I'm hopeful. Our last conversation helped me think I will actually see him before Christmas, but you never know. On the same topic - my friends C & J went to NH last Saturday and came home and said, "Kim, do you want a boyfriend?" They met a guy who is friends with someone C knows, and said, he's really cute, and nice. Too bad I have no way of meeting him!

*except the house is 'undone' and unsettled (undone - hooks missing pictures, etc.)

My Favorite Girl

sorry it is shaky. I couldn't stand still. haha.

Our friends @ Dunder Mifflin

Re: Office premiere last night.
I got worried when Pam started making friends at school and showed signs of flirting w/ some dude. . I'm sure they will revisit to add drama, BUT how cute was the proposal in the rain? I heart Jim & Pam.
Did anyone notice Meredith's face was all weird at the beginning? What happened at the end of last season to her? It was cleared up by the end of the episode, w/ no mention of it.
And - poor Toby! I feel so bad for that dude.
On Ryan, only fitting that he is the receptionist after being such an a-hole last season. Don't do drugs, huh? Is he sincerely missing Kelly, or just grasping for something he thought was a sure thing when everything else in his life is up in flames?
Dwight/Angela - strangely perfect for each other. I'll feel bad for Andy when Angela breaks up w/ him.

The Phantom Tollbooth

So on Boston.com there are Readers Reactions to talks of a toll hike.

The Topic:
A proposal to increase toll prices gained momentum today as officials discussed methods to dig the roadway out of a deep financial hole.What are your thoughts on the potential toll hike?
The hike would mean an increase from $1.25 to $2.25 at Allston-Brighton and Weston tolls and a hike by $5, from $3.50 to $8.50 for tunnels.
Would you support this hike? If not, would you consider using the commuter rail instead?
My favorite answer:
- How about some Quid Pro Quo? I'm fine with raising the tolls BUT also eliminate all speed traps.

*Does that make sense to anyone??
And, who remembers the book? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Phantom_Tollbooth

Ever

feel like things are tilted? Not like you're dizzy, but like the chair is uneven (even though it is perfectly fine? ) I'm hungry so maybe I'm a little insane.

If it's the same thing, then why'd you write "work space"?

The season premiere of the office is on tonight! I love this show and cannot wait for the hour long episode.
Clearly, also love John Krazinski / Jim Halpert.
Funny how it's the little things that make you happy.

rant

I get it - everyone has A LOT going on. Everyone is busy, stressed out and caught up in their own lives. But when you have to deal w/ other people, (which everyone in society does - unless you are a hermit living in a hut in the woods) you have to be considerate.
You always have to look out for #1 - usually yourself, which is understandable. But is it really that hard to consider others for even one minute?

Great Googly Moogly

Recently at work we were talking about favorite ads (of our company and others). One of my faves - Snickers, 'Chef's'

Paranormal State

Sometimes, I do not make the best decisions - such as last night when I decided to watch Paranormal State at 11:00 at night. In my room, in the dark, in an old house. Of course I got all freaked out and kept switching to light hearted shows such as Leno and Will and Grace reruns. But - I wanted to see what happened on the show so I kept going back.

This show is about a group of people from Penn State who investigate paranormal activity that is interrupting people's lives. They were in a house that had a demon posessing it, and they had Lorraine Warren come to the house. Lorraine Warren and her (late) husband Ed are notorious in CT for their abilities as paranormal investigators. Ed and Lorraine Warren investigated the house that was the subject of the Amityville Horror. http://www.warrens.net/index.html

Anyway - on the show they were in two different houses but the same (demonic) spirit was in both places. I'm not sure what to believe on all this stuff, but at night in the dark it gets pretty creepy!

Weird dream

** UPDATE** I told the real life bride to be about the dream and she laughed and said, you know that I'd really say that to you! (about the tattoo)

Saturday night I had a strange dream - It was the day before my roommates wedding (which I am in in real life) and we were all at hotel and then at a dinner. I got a tattoo of a red koi fish(like the picture, but all red) on my right shin. My friend goes, um you better cover that up. I said, it's ok, I can scrape it off. It's not real. And I didn't remember getting a tattoo. Then - I was worried bc I'd have this dumb tattoo on my leg forever and it didn't look good w/ my bridesmaid dress.

Weekend update

Another CT weekend. I went home to help out at the Irish Fest my parents Irish club put on. I spent most of my time picking up/dropping off things in the AM. Then - moved on to giving out wristbands at the beer ticket booth. My friend Jake showed up so I took a break and hung out for a bit. Then some family came, so I sat with them for a bit before I went back to wristbands. It was sort of strange to ask people for ID - esp. when they could be my age! Overall the fest was a good time, but a long, late day. We were there cleaning up til about 12:30/1 am.

Amid the festivities of the day we had a crisis of sorts. My mom and I drove my grandparents home, but when we got there, the front door wouldn't open. Turns out the lock jammed, and we couldn't get in. My dad came to the house, and we pushed the AC out of the bedroom window and I climbed in. Then - my dad climbed in too, because the door wouldn't even open from the inside. After unscrewing the lock from the door and letting my grandparents in - it was back to the Fest to clean up.

I came home to go to my softball game which we lost 10-8. So close! But in the 6th inning, the ref gave us a really bad call - calling someone safe who was clearly out. That out would have ended the inning but instead, they scored again. oh well.

Things you shouldn't be subjected to at work

Ew, so I was in a meeting at work today and saw a gross thing. A guy had on a button down shirt, but NO t-shirt underneath. The buttons separated and - the chest of a co-worker was visible. (not really hairy, but had a random few hairs poking around.) Ick.
I don't get why guys think not wearing a shirt under neath a button down shirt is necessary. Can anyone shed some light?