May 08

Epic Shopping!

It’s no secret that I’m not a shopper. At least, a clothes shopper. I don’t like shopping for clothes. I don’t like shopping for shoes, for hair products, or anything like that. Hell, I’d be super happy if someone dropped me off at a local electronics store, you know?

But after a while, clothes and shoe shopping is a necessity! You need new clothes for work, school, anything! All of my clothes since I moved out, have been burnt and ripped no thanks to our awful washer and dryer. Well, mostly the dryer. The thing needs to be taken out back and shot, like a rabid dog. Old Yelller, any one? (does that movie still make anyone cry? Does it make you cry? Let me know!)

Lately I’ve taken the initiative to shop online instead! I’m usually around a computer at most times, and it’s just easier when you don’t have a car to shop online! I’ve been checking out clothes lines like Hot Topic for myself, and blac label clothing for my fiance. Those seem to be some pretty neat brands, if a bit expensive! Especially Hot Topic.

Do you guys have any alternatives for stores like Hot Topic? I love their stuff but it’s too costly!

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Apr 23

Zombies and hand-cutting?!

My fiance and I never did get into the famous zombie show out there now, The Walking Dead. But since we had some free time last night, and the first season of the show is only six episodes (six episodes that are forty five minutes long each, that is!), we decided to watch the first three.

And this is where I learnt what cautery was. And boy, did I never want to learn what that word meant!

We went up to the part where they hand-cuffed the big guy with the big mouth and awful attitude to the pipe at the top of the building. And then when every body went back to save him, he had cut off his freakin’ hand. HIS HAND, MAN! HOLY CRAP.

I turned to my fiance and asked “How did he not bleed to death?” “Probably cauterized it.” “What?” “Cautery. The act of burning away and sealing blood and tissue.” I was in shock. And lo’ and behold, that’s exactly what the freak did. Holy crap.

I wouldn’t cut off my hand. Let the freakin’ zombies come, dammit.

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Apr 16

Personalized Picture Frames

I’ve been hard pressed to find a gift for my friend who is going to move to England for schooling. She’s dreamt about going to England to study since she was a kid, and now that she’s going, she’s been very nervous! I wanted to give her a cute, and unique gift, but something that would help her remember her dearest friends.

It was brought to my attention on Facebook that http://personalcreations.com has some lovely stuff for gifts. And indeed, they do! I fell in love with some of Personal Creations frames. I have to say that these are beautiful and unique frames! I’m not much for photos, well being in them. And since she’s a photography student, I have to say that some of these are perfect!

For example, the “I heart photo collages” one is super cute. Not to mention how wickedly cool the “Large photo vase” is! You can keep your photos *and* your flowers in them!

I’m sure Courtney will love some of these as going away presents. Time to start ordering!

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Apr 16

Electric what?!

The love and I walked into Sears the other day. To start with, we are not old farts. We know how technology works. We surround ourselves with technology every day. Tech such as: Computers, usb headphones, iPods, Android cell phones, tablets, etc. So we are not tech noobs.

And as I said, we walked into Sears. As geeks, we headed to the electronic section. And lo and behold, between the electronic section and the home section, there were electric… Everything! Electric soap dispensers, an electric blanket, electric ice cream scoopers, electric hand dryers… Holy cow! Were did all this stuff crop up from?!

We haven’t exactly been living under rocks, but I can’t remember the last time I went shopping in a place that didn’t try selling you a Playstation 3 upon entering the store.

Or beef. We shop for food a lot.

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Apr 16

Job hunting, not fun.

My friend Sally has been looking for jobs for almost six months by now. She can’t find work, and it hasn’t been because of a lack of trying. I’m on the phone a lot of the time with her lately, and I can tell you that she’s trying really hard! It’s just that in a crappy market like this, no one wants to hire you. Even if you have a degree.

Not even a associates degree, but a bachelor’s degree. I think that’s ridiculous! Our economy is so screwed right now that people with higher education can’t get work at a decent place. Sally was just telling me that the last step she had left was to apply to fast food places, and pray for any management jobs that might fly by her.

If you’re gonna work at fast food joints, at least get a manager position for your degree. It’s honestly ludicrous. And she isn’t the only one that has a situation like this!

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Mar 05

Noob Cook. For Life.

I’m an awful cook. Astoundingly awful. If I could burn water, I would. Just the other day, I tried to make breakfast for the hubs and I. I know it’s typical for a woman to be the chef of the house, and do all the cooking. But he’s a much better cook than I, and we both know it.

So when I wanted to make breakfast, it was a bit of a surprise. I spent about half an hour looking for the right cooking tools (I can’t find my way out of a paper bag!). I finally found the frying pan I wanted. Deciding to make egg sandwiches (eggs on toast, toast with mayo on it, delicious!), I let the pan heat up and dropped the egg in.

I waited. It was time to flip! Then, the egg wouldn’t budge. Holy crap, I forgot the oil. The egg was completely stuck to the bottom of the frying pan. Augh! I had to turn off the gas stove (which takes forever for the burners to light up, thanks to it being so damn old) and scrape off the egg into the trash. Wash the pan. And try again.

This time, with oil.

To think, that isn’t the first time I do something like that. You’d think I’d remember something so simple as oil?

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Mar 05

Oh, shoes… How I want thee!

First of all, forgive me for not posting in a bit! Also, I’m really sorry for the blog being offline a tiny bit, as well.

I lost all my posts due to a WordPress hacking on my previous host. I’m now hosted by a much better, more reputable company. I guess the saying is true- You get what you pay for. I was really disheartened to see almost two years of work, completely gone. ):

You know what’s also disheartening? Realizing you’ve never had boots. This is a ridiculous statement, of course. “How dare I never have had boots in my life”, sounds just dumb. But I love boots. I think they just look wonderful!

I’ve always wanted a pair (or three) of boots. We went to Sears (I forget why, now. I think just random shopping) and I fell in love with some ankle boots. Black, sleek, pointy-toed. Augh. Then I started looking at the other boots Sears had, like the riding boots, knee high boots, leather boots, fur-lined boots… I wish I could wear them!

Sad to say, that I have absolutely no balance. I couldn’t wear them even if I owned them. How sad is that?

… At the end of a long, long day. It’s really nice to unwind. Or pine for something.

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