50 Facts!

This is something that my friend Sarah had on her blog, and I thought it would be kind of interesting to do. 50 facts is a lot to write about yourself! :)

1. I didn’t have a cavity until I was 18. And when I finally got one, I cried.
2. I don’t understand how people can stay in loveless relationships.
3. My Mom is absolutely amazing and has been through so much...she is a beautiful person, inside and out!
4. I think I’ve always worried too much.
5. I used to think it was my fault that my step-dad Stan passed away. Sometimes I still do.
6. I wish people would take better care of their kids and families.
7. I don’t have the guts to tell some people what I REALLY think of them and their decisions.
8. I think Diet Coke is better than regular Coke.
9. Magazines like US Weekly always seem to make their way into my store purchases...
10. I know exactly what I should eat and how I should exercise in order to be thin and healthy. I just haven’t done it yet.
11. Sometimes I feel as if my past never really happened.
12. There is only 1 person that really hurt me deeply, and I don’t think I will ever truly forgive them.
13. I sometimes inadvertently adopt my friends mannerisms and ways of speaking if I’m around them a lot.
14. I am a leader and a follower.
15. I am sarcastic and not everyone gets it. Or finds it funny. And that makes if funnier to me sometimes.
16. There are plenty of things in my past that I shouldn’t have done, but I don’t necessarily regret them.
17. The high school boys I had crushes on when I was in middle school turned out to be pervy losers. Haha!
18. I look at that glass as half empty so I’m usually not too disappointed.
19. Erik and I met at the bar, and we officially began dating at the bar. That sounds bad.
20. I know I’m too nice sometimes, but I’d rather be nice than rude.
21. I am starting to feel old.
22. There is nothing better than having money to spend and a Target to shop at!
23. We need to start a better savings account plan.
24. I’ve always been pretty spoiled...
25. Please and thank you should be used more often.
26. I am looking forward to eventually moving and owning our OWN house. I can’t wait!
27. I used to be blond, but I don’t think it’s ‘me’ anymore.
28. I can be really emotional.
29. I procrastinate. A lot.
30. I love having long nails and being able to paint them and have them look nice.
31. I worry about everything...I go overboard at times.
32. I am hoping to become more organized this year!
33. I’m VERY self conscious and get intimidated easily...but I try really hard not to show it.
34. I have the best Grandparents ever!
35. My desk is always messy at work, but I know where everything is.
36. I don’t like when people sigh really loudly at work to make everyone aware that they’re ‘busy’.
37. I often wonder how some people can get satisfaction from being so damn rude.
38. I get annoyed when people complain about their jobs all the time – be grateful you have one in the ecomony we live in right now!
39. It saddens me when kissing peoples asses seems to get people ahead in the job market.
40. I am trying to work out every night...slowly but surely.
42. I love naps, but I usually wake up from them crabby for no reason.
43. I love Christmastime! Not for the gifts, but for spending special time with family!
44. I am 100% myself around Erik, and that’s an awesome feeling!
45. I sometimes miss having blond hair.
46. I need to stop being such a pushover.
47. I could eat mashed potatoes every single day.
48. People that don’t treat their children, parents, animals, friends or coworkers with respect really really piss me off.
49. I’m usually the sober cab. That can get old very quickly.
50. I am a frequent user of exclamation points and “...” when I write!

Please allow me to barf at your pathetic urge for attention.

Ok, I just need to vent quickly and semi-quietly. As you know, my friend Jane has a brain tumor. It's terminal. The situation is bleak, it's been rough, it sucks, and all we want is for Jane to be comfortable and as happy as possible. She has a CaringBridge site which has allowed friends and family to wish her well, and also get updates on her status. However, some of these "friends" have used her message boards for personal use. What I mean by that is, "friends" are posting messages priding themselves on the nice things they have done for Jane, and making them sound 10 times more important to make themselves feel better and it makes me sick. Really, you need to go on and on about the nice things you've done or the expensive things you've bought or cooked for her? Shut up. Seriously. It completely sickens me. There was even a "friend" who called to let us know "how much Jane really enjoyed her company." WTF. Who SAYS that? And do you REALLY know that's how she felt? I mean, come on...I am really, really, really not trying to be a rude bitch, but it just makes me sick to my stomach that people would actually use this as a reason to pride themselves on their own shallow kindness and lame need for gratitude over such a serious situation. Unfortunately, when tragedy strikes, people come out of the woodwork to be a part of it. And I am in no means trying to say that it's not helpful, well appreciated, or not important. But please, if you are doing this for the right reasons, don't try to get more pats on the back, because this is not about you, this is about Jane.

2009 is here!

Wow...it's hard to believe that 2008 is already done and over with, and we have what many consider a 'fresh start' in 2009. To be honest, I've never been a big New Years celebrator, nor am I one that makes serious New Years resolutions. Though that could highly be due to the fact that I never keep them...yep, pretty sure that's what it is.

So how did I ring in the New Year you ask? Ok, you didn't ask, and maybe you don't care, but I'll tell you anyway. With my job, we work every New Years so there is not really a point to make huge plans to celebrate outside of work, because I'm usually exhausted by the time I get home!

I got to hand out Mardi Gras beads all night to our Guests, and we sure had some characters..I really did have a great time! I could have done without the guy asking if he needed to unzip his pants to get beads, or the creepy father-son team asking for kisses along with the beads...but it could have been worse. I could have received the "boop" that my coworker Randy got...so I am not complaining at all! It's kinda amazing to see the excitment and buzz within GCML waiting for the midnight countdown, the mad dash to get New Years party favors, and aww inducing kissy face afterwards :) I think it was a success, (except that the confettit throwers I was trying to use on the dancefloor at midnight weren't working and I looked like a complete ass standing out there flinging a cardboard tube with nothing coming out) and that is something everyone can be happy about!

And now Erik and I have been celebrating the first day of 2009 by snuggling on the couch, napping and playing with the dogs. HAPPY NEW YEAR! :)