MATCH.COM Mystery Solved!

Last night we had another girl's night.  WIMP and I met MK and her mother at the dress shop to learn how to strap her into her wedding dress, and how to bustle her train.  Let me just say...her dress is BEAUTIFUL!!  I am so excited about her wedding this Saturday I can barely stand it!!!!

After I left the dress shop I headed home to cook pasta primavera for my girlfriends Daisy and Babbo Natale. 

(photo credit http://wendyusuallywanders.wordpress.com/)

The three of us used to get together weekly to gossip about our dating dramas, but haven't done it in AGES!  Anyway...last night we ate, drank and were merry for sure! 

After Daisy left, Babbo Natale and I were chatting about Match.com and I mentioned the fact that even though I had canceled my membership, I still got e-mails saying people were winking at me and e-mailing me and such.  All along I just kept deleting the e-mails, assuming that it was a play by Match.com to get me to sign back up. 

WRONG!

Apparently my picture and full profile were still listed on Match.com.  I almost fainted when I discovered this.  Can you imagine?!?!?  Here I am prancing all around town with TEN, and the entire time I'm still on Match.com.  Gaaahh!  Babbo Natale had a stint on Match.com herself, and she informed me that I actually had to hide my profile in order for it not to come up in people's searches.  Seriously?  Because in my world when one cancels their subscription to something it pretty much means they are no longer interested in participating.  Sneaky, sneaky Match.com.  Shame on you!!!

So, I have now not only canceled my Match.com subscription, but also hidden my profile.  Good riddance!  Now don't get me wrong.  Match.com has really worked for some people that I know, and I fully support experimenting with it.  Just BEWARE!  It's not really over until the fat lady sings....or....you hide your profile.

Finally done with Match.com,

T

Shiver Me Timbers!

Hypothermia (from Greek ὑποθερμία) is a condition in which an organism's temperature drops below that required for normal metabolism and body functions. In warm-blooded animals, core body temperature is maintained near a constant level through biologic homeostasis or thermoregulation. However, when the body is exposed to cold, its internal mechanisms may be unable to replenish the heat that is being lost to the organism's surroundings.  (taken from Wikipedia)

What are the symptoms?

Early symptoms include:

Shivering - CHECK
Cold, pale, or blue-gray skin - CHECK (well, not really blue-gray yet..)
Lack of interest or concern (apathy) - DEFINITE CHECK
Poor judgment - CHECK (I'm pretty sure this is a check)
Mild unsteadiness in balance or walking - Shaking so hard I can't tell???
Slurred speech - NO (i just spoke to myself since MK is on vacay.  all seems to be well)
Numb hands and fingers and difficulty performing tasks - CHECK (having trouble typing..brrr...)

Late symptoms include:

The trunk of the body is cold to the touch - CHECK
Muscles become stiff - CHECK
Slow pulse - ??? (i don't remember what my pulse should be!)
Breathing that is shallow and slower - NO
Weakness or sleepiness - CHECK
Confusion - I'm going with a CHECK
Loss of consciousness - Not yet!
Shivering, which may stop if body temperature drops below 90F - CHECK


Oh gosh.  Oh gosh.  I think I've already got the late symptoms of hypothermia.  Seriously.  I am so cold in my office right now I can barely type.  My teeth are chattering and my fingers are numb.  Surely this can't be good.  I wonder if I am allowed to go home?  Hmmm....I think I had better ask someone before "Loss of consciousness" sets in.  That would not be good.  No.  Not good at all!

Brrrrrrrr,
T

I'm Just Sayin....

Not that I think my little blog is of any importance. 


AND...I'm sure it's just a coincidence. 


BUT....Paranormal Activity is now playing at a theater 30 minutes away!!!!! 


I AM SO EXCITED!!!


Maybe it's playing at a theater near you NOW.  Check HERE to find out!


Scared Stiff,
T

I've Got Your Paranormal Activity Right Here Sucker!

Well, not exactly. 

As a matter of fact, I have to drive 4-5 hours to see Paranormal Activity.  What's up with that?!?!?  Here's my thought.....don't show me the commercial for the stupid movie if I'm not going to be able to see it where I live.  Because seriously, that's just not fair!

Sorry about my rant, but I was really looking forward to seeing this movie.  I haven't seen a good, scary, paranormal, it could possibly happen to me - type of movie in a long time.  Grrrr....

While I'm on the subject let's talk about Chili's.   Who is it exactly that determines which commercials are played in which location?  Because really....I CRAVE Chili's boneless wings.  Crave them in a major way.  As in sometimes I wake up from a dead sleep in the middle of the night and want them.  Right then.  Too bad for T though, because the closest one is 1-1/2 hours away :(  Double Grrrr...

Here's to hoping someone decides to build a Chili's in Smalltown, VA, and while they're at it...perhaps they will make an illegal copy of Paranormal Activity that they can sell me. 

Grrrrrr....,

T

Welcome Home!....Why Thank You Ever So Much!

Ahhhh...it's so nice to be home!  San Francisco is a lovely city, I'm sure, but I did not get to enjoy much of it unfortunately.  I worked non-stop, and my friends and I only had the chance to live it up on Wednesday night.  BUT...we sure did make up for lost time :)  We went to:

 Ruby Skye

                                                                         Slide

Where, of course, I rode the slide into the bar!!

and Starlight Room 

                                                                                                            
They were all pretty amazing!

Thursday night I went to a party for TEN's office.  There were a few people there that I knew already, but mostly bunches of new people!  It was a bit overwhelming, and I think I now know what it must feel like for him to keep going to all of these weddings with me.  Constantly meeting new people can be a little bit scary, but still lots of fun too :)

Friday night was girl's night, but we invited TEN to join us later in the evening since he and I hadn't really had an QT since my return :-o  We played the board game Imaginiff.....

Have you heard of it?  If not, you really should consider purchasing it for your next game night.  It's hysterical.  Really.  However, I wouldn't suggest inviting people that may get their feathers in a ruffle easily.  Here's how it works.  The board has everyone's name on it.  As the marker lands on you, someone reads a card.  The card says something like this:

Imaginiff _____________ were a flying object. Which would he/she be?

1) Blimp
2) Biplane
3) Glider
4) Frisbee
5) Lear jet
6) Brick

Seems pretty innocent, right?  Well, believe me...all of the questions aren't like this.  AND..somehow people do tend to pout and stomp their feet once they determine what their friends REALLY think about them.  But hey!  It's all in good fun!

Saturday was the VA Tech game, of course, and I was up bright and early to cheer my Hokies on.  As it turned out, they really didn't need my help....they rocked! 

I did actually get some things done over my 5-days off, and I'm back at work today feeling like I'm about to drown.  It's amazing the number of e-mails one can amass when they are out of town for a few days.  Yikes!  AND...with MK's wedding this weekend, she's taken off the whole week.  I surely can't blame her, but gosh...it's awfully quiet in the office today :(

Oh well, tonight is Wine Group, and there will be plenty of socializing for me there.

Hope your week is off to a wonderful start!

Ta ta,

T

All Fired Up

So I got everything packed for San Francisco.  I'm finishing some things here in the office, and then I'm heading home to get ready for Barbie's birthday celebration tonight!!  I thought I was going to miss it, but fortunately I will be able to make an appearance.  Yay!  I purchased the cutest things for her birthday prize, but I can't tell you yet because she's a follower :)

I will most definitely be out of "blogging commission" for the next few days.  I was serious when I said we work 16 hours days.  No time to do much of anything unfortunately.  I surely am going to miss reading everyone's blogs....but know it will definitely give me some entertainment on my FIVE DAYS OFF IN A ROW!!!!  Sorry, sorry, that's obnoxious.  I know.  I'm just really looking forward to it!

I was cleaning up my "favorites" on my computer and came across two things that I wanted to share.  One is a Pat Benatar video.  WHAT??!?!  I hear you.  But All Fired Up was kindove my "dating mantra" if you will.  On the way to meet each first date from MDC I would play this song.  I would sing out loud, especially the chorus :

Now I believe there comes a time

When everything just falls in line

We live an learn from our mistakes

The deepest cuts are healed by faith

It gave me the strength I needed to actually walk through the door to meet the MDC date, and it gave me hope that perhaps, finally, everything had fallen in line.  I never really had a good MDC date.  Perhaps I should have changed songs?  Anyway, I still think it's empowering, and I still sing out loud when it comes on the radio.  If you need a dating mantra, feel free to borrow mine:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FwkdavGoOQ

The second thing I found was a link to something called "help, I'm bored".  I found this link on someone's blog a while ago, but I can't remember whose it was.  Sorry!  Anyway, it's completely silly and entertaining and I just wanted to share. 

help, I'm bored

Have a wonderful weekend, and a wonderful week next week!

Until I return,

T

Brrrrrr....It's Chilly Outside!

Not saying it isn't fun to be wearing jeans, a cashmere sweater and a coat, of course! 

Today's Outfit by Desperately Seeking Seersucker featuring Monsoon accessories

Last night's "date night" was lovely.  I was quite the piggy at dinner, but ate every bit of it!!  We didn't like any of the movies that were showing at the moment, so we decided to rent one from On Demand.  TEN had still never seen He's Just Not That Into You.  Every time we look through the movies he remarks "I've not seen that movie".  So, I decided he needed to see it.

It was the funniest thing ever.  Watching HIM watch the movie.  He was shaking his head and nodding and such throughout the whole thing.  He was calling certain people in the movie names of people we know.  He was completely engaged!!!  I keep chuckling to myself, because seriously, it was the cutest ever.   When the movie was over he said "that was a good movie....I mean...for a chick flick.  It was pretty accurate".  

Tonight I have a board meeting and then home to pack.  Pack for what you ask?  Well, let me just tell you.....

Saturday morning I leave for San Francisco for 5 days!!!!  Not so much for vacay, it's for work.  Every year my company puts on a HUGE conference.  It's never in the same place twice, and I never have the chance to see as much of the cities as I want to :(   All of my company's staff pretty much work 16 hour days.  We are up before the sun and entertaining clients until long after it goes down.  The conference is, however, the best lead generator EVER.  So, I can't complain too much. 

We also end up staying in the most fancy pants hotels I have ever seen.  And I've stayed in some nice ones!  The sad thing is that I spend about 25 minutes per day in my room.  All of the glory and splendor of the room is lost on this girl.  Quite a few of my co-workers bring friends and family with them.  They simply pay for the plane ticket, and the room is paid for.  TEN inquired about joining me on my trip, but once I explained that he would not set eyes on me unless I was asleep he changed his mind.   I dare say I believe we have spent more time apart than together during the ______ (undetermined number of months because we can't exactly decide when we started dating) months we have been dating :-o

The BEST news of all though, is that when I return from San Fran...I have 5 days off.  Yep, that's right FIVE DAYS OFF!!  Thank you Christopher Columbus.  You were a terrible man.  You treated the natives terribly everywhere you went.  However, I am happy to observe you and your madness on October 12, 2009 because it will be my 5th day off in a row.   Thank you very much.

T