So it's been Delurk Week all week long and here it is Friday and uh, ...right. So, if you are not familiar with the term, simply put it means you nice people who hit this site on occassion without a gun to your head* and don't ever say "Hey, what up", yeah, you people, I would be very interested hearing from you. Truly. Not even kidding.
*i.e. my sisters
Also:
So please, hook a sister up with a comment (even you, the usual suspects). Maybe add a random fact about yo'self.
(Confidential to Wassau insurance peep, I am esp. curious - Do I know you? Do you know me? Do you, like me, when asked what is it that I do for a living want to make something up like "trapeze artist" or "photo journalist" or "Starbucks barista" (they always seem like happy people, ya know?) rather than explain insurance and/or underwriting to someone? I swear my friend's husband still thinks I'm an actuary.)
Anyway, a slow week over here EXCEPT for one day that I did something which will make for a GREAT FUCKING WEEK (month, year(s)) starting next week and that is all I gotta say about that. And I must leave it at that because, as you know, counting chickens before they're hatched and I'd hate to jinx my future joy. But the post's working title is "Steve", so be on the lookout.
Speaking of slow week, this is as about as exciting as I get (less the "Steve" thing which will totally fucking rule):
One night I went to the gym (true story...no, really) but prior to I was STARVING because, dumbass here skipped lunch. This state left me finding myself in line ordering a really thick slice of pepperoni pizza which is a brilliant idea just before hitting the gym.
Okay, I knew I was playing Russian Roulette here. At a minimum, I was looking at some solid heartburn as I bounced around from exercise to exercise. But I chanced it anyway (btw, this rates up there with the time in high school I downed a McDonald's 2 burger meal deal on the way to a TRACK MEET WHICH BY THE WAY IS NEVER, EVER A GOOD IDEA. DID I MENTION I RAN THE HURDLES??) So after a round of sit ups, I stood up, and the over-quoted "I just threw up in my mouth a little bit" came into play. Gross, I know.
Naturally, this gets me to thinking of that movie Dodgeball and how that line said by that girl really needs to be retired. Sure, it was kinda, sorta funny when she said it, and it makes its point but I read and hear it all the time when someone is offended but honestly? I think it's about time we all move on. Seriously. And besides, "you're about as useful as a poopy-flavored lollipop" should really be getting more press.
This is the kind of shit I mull over/obsess about on the bus ride home.
Anyway, I walk in the door STILL in obsessing mode over the retirement of that line, and what is the first thing I see?
The movie Dodgeball playing on the TV.
I know, I know...y'all just got *chills*.
(See, I told you it's been a slow week.)
Anyway, delurk if you think of it. I would love to hear from ya.
Okay, I'm delurking.
Random fact...I can touch my tongue to my nose.
Just thought it was important for you to know that.
Posted by: That Chick Over There | January 12, 2007 at 02:27 PM
Hiya. :)
Random fact about me...I'm terrified of balloons popping. ACK!
Posted by: Chase | January 12, 2007 at 03:11 PM
Delurking even though I delurk whenever anyway. Have a lovely delurking day.
I hate that line (threw up....mouth) - I'm so sick of it. Then again, I still use the "Fantastic, I can die now" line so i'm waaaaay behind the times.
Posted by: Rocky | January 12, 2007 at 03:18 PM
Oh hells. We're supposed to do a random fact????
I lived in Iceland for 2 1/2 years.
Posted by: Rocky | January 12, 2007 at 03:20 PM
Delurking!
*I like to chew on sponges*
Posted by: Ceece | January 12, 2007 at 03:25 PM
Not exactly a lurker, but here I am! I'm your neighbor, practically.
Except for the fact that I live in the 'burbs.
Posted by: reluctant housewife | January 12, 2007 at 03:46 PM
Ok, I don't know what you just said, but hi. Nancy loves you.
Posted by: Mr. MomMaamMe | January 12, 2007 at 04:37 PM
God. A random fact about me. Um...I can say the alphabet twice, along with "Who's your daddy?" in one burp simply by inhaling air and lettin' her rip.
I'm a class act.
Posted by: mamatulip | January 12, 2007 at 05:06 PM
Oh, and the new look is snazzy. I like it -- but the tagline is BOSS. Totally boss.
Posted by: mamatulip | January 12, 2007 at 05:07 PM
Definitely not delurking (but am a "usual suspect", I think)Here's a random fact. At 5'2", I am the tallest of 5 female siblings.
Posted by: Teri | January 12, 2007 at 08:35 PM
de-lurking
random fact: I was profiled by Arizona Highway Patrol last March as a drug smuggler. Ironically I was on my spring break from law school, definitely not smuggling drugs.
Posted by: mark | January 13, 2007 at 11:18 AM
Oh hi there. I'm a little late to this. I apologize. But I'm hee now.
Posted by: Amy | January 13, 2007 at 01:45 PM
I'm fairly sure I've commented here before, but if not, hi! If so, ignore me. I have a brain like a...oh, look, shiny things.
Random fact - I'm easily distracted.
Posted by: julia | January 13, 2007 at 10:35 PM
I'm late, sorry. LOVE the new header. And your tagline. Needless to say, I peed myself.
Posted by: HollowSquirrel | January 14, 2007 at 08:16 AM
Damn, woman, your new header and tagline are WICKED AWESOME!
Random fact about me: at 4 foot 11 and 3/4, I am a quarter inch shorter than I used to be. And like Chase, I am terrified of balloons popping, so when I need to deflate one I cut the knot with scissors. Weird.
Posted by: Elizabeth | January 14, 2007 at 03:50 PM
Did you create a lifelike robot to do all your chores and housework and name him Steve?
Posted by: TB | January 15, 2007 at 12:39 PM
hello! Have been reading for a year or so. Can't remember how I found your site but it's great. I lived in Southie for a few years post-college so it's fun to read someone local (I'm now a whopping 8 miles or so south!).
Posted by: january | January 16, 2007 at 10:12 PM
I guess I should "delurk" now that my husband already embarrassed me.
Posted by: Nancy | January 24, 2007 at 09:33 PM