"look, sparkles but no pink" "you know me so well already"

Vegas tomorrow so the countdown is officially down to 1 day.

Went shopping tonight with Oldest Sister after working 9-6.

I packed my massive bag. Cause my regular sized one is broken. So now I'll have room for souvenirs. Not that I was planning on getting a lot of them.

I'll should bring The Princess Bride with me tomorrow. For some reason I was reading it both times I flew to Chicago. Could keep the tradition alive, but I'd rather read Castle so I'll take that instead.

Was pretty progressive tonight.

That's not the word I'm looking for but since it's the only one that comes to mind I'll stick with it.

Anyway, I got a lot accomplished so I can relax for the weekend. I was told to go away and forget about school and life.

And Mom will be here so she gets to take care of my big fat cat.

Which means it'll be an actual vacation. Which I haven't had since Sketch and Edit's Excellent Adventure in January. And that was a barely a weekend and I was sick for most of it.

Realized yesterday that I totally missed out on Remember Remember the 5th of November.

aka the second year anniversary of this blog.

Last year I made a big deal out of it but this year I've been so crazy busy or half asleep when I post that I just plain forgot. As I'm still busy I'll come up with something next week.

Alright, so I'm all packed, now gotta get some sleep. Get to sleep in - barely - though I probably won't cause I'll be way to amped.

But I should attempt anyway.

So this will be the last you hear form me for a while. I'm sure it will be a well-deserved break for you.

heard this song tonight whilst shopping.

thought it was a bit early, but maybe not so much.


Our salesperson was great, she picked up on the "I hate pink" thing fairly quickly. was very determined so I got far too much.

Yes, I'm aware this boring, I'll be more exciting after Vegas.

I'm not much of gambler but a coworker did give me a quarter and told me to try out the slots. Of course I'll have to remember which one is hers so if it wins she gets the prize. We'll see about that.

So I'll be taking my new camera, woohoo! And my new clothes and all that so I'm mostly packed. Maybe take my ipad and play some angry birds in the airport.

Alright, I'm out for the weekend. Have a good one.

there's nowhere to hide since you pushed my love aside...

Am I the only one that needs a beverage nearby whenever I eat anything with peanut butter in it? For fear of choking?

Awesome night with the boyfriend.

We were talking about Vegas - because I talk about that a lot - and what to pack and all that and his plan is jeans and t-shirts.

Knew there was a reason I love him.

That and he doesn't care what I wear.

So I love him more.

This was after an interesting day at work.

I mean, it started out that way. A lot of changes being thrown at us, but I guess adjustment is necessary. As I  was told today you can either adapt, migrate, or die.

By a patron, not a staff member.

After the morning was lasagna for lunch, after lunch was stocking supplies, then dinner with the boyfriend, now the Voice. Well technically Burn Notice but I just finished the Voice and switched over.

Tonight's episode was great. Amanda, Bryan, Trevin, Melanie, Adriana and of course my favorite Cassadee are moving on!

So my top 10 looks a bit like this:

Cassadee Pope

Trevin Hunte

Nicole Nelson – knocked out by Loren

Aquile – knocked out by Sylvia

Avery Wilson – knocked out by Cody

Bryan Keith

Brandon Mahone – eliminated after first battle

Michelle Brooks-Thompson – knocked out by Amanda

Adriana Louise

Collin Mcloughlin – knocked out by  

Terisa Griffin – knocked out by Trevin

Suzanna Choffel – knocked out by Cassaddee

Nelly’s Echo – eliminated after first battle

Melanie Martinez

Gracia Harrison – knocked out by Liz

Celica Westbrook – knocked out by

Mycle Wastman – knocked out by Nicholas

Mackenzie Bourg – eliminated during playoffs

2Steel Girls – eliminated after first battle

Joe Kirkman – knocked out by Bryan

That's basically all for tonight. More tomorrow and then VEGAS! The countdown continues 1 more day until we leave!

Songs of the night:

So Glee did Grease.

And even though I don't watch it anymore because of the suckish storylines the music is still fantastic.

Hopelessly Devoted to You

may be ever better than the original.


Hand Jive

i was like, is that trouty mouth? yep, he's still in it. awesome.


......


but
now
there's nowhere to hide
since you pushed my love aside
i'm out of my head
hopelessly devoted to you
hopelessly devoted to you
hopelessly devoted to you

yep, had to play it again so i could scream the lyrics along with him. my neighbors love me.

Mitt-Bama Style

Okay, thing I forgot to mention in yesterday's post?

I listened to Mitt Romney Style whilst voting for Mitt Romney.

I'm aware that the song is supposed to deter people from voting for him, but I totally jammed to it whilst filling in the circles anyway.

For those of you who have yet to watch it....

WATCH THIS FIRST

Then go here:


this is by far my favorite video of the moment.

had to buy the song on itunes cause it was stuck in my head after watching it like 20 times.
notice all the references?

go behind the scenes here:


Mitt Romney Style is much more catchy than Obama Style:

yeah, no.


while not as impressive as that one attempted to be these actors could totally pass for obama and michelle

yeah, that's mostly dancing and that's all. but they're dead on appearance-wise.


okay, i take it back, this one's pretty good

hey, romney's shady.


I don't remember what I was actually going to talk about today. Had 3 go-po volunteers come in at the same time for training. That was interesting. What else? Um, oh, finished two major homework assignments. Which means I can actually take time to pack for Vegas either tomorrow or Friday. Depending on which night Oldest Sister is taking me shopping. For clothes to wear to Vegas. And then we'll buy more in Vegas. But I don't plan on gambling excessively so I should be fine. I mean, I will, just attempt to keep it under a hundred.

Alright, that's all I got for today. Glad I'm done with the assignments. Just gotta post to a discussion board later and that's it for the ones due before Vegas.

And you got the song, well songs, of the week so I'm out.

Notice the lack of Voice ramblings? Not really impressed with the artists on either of these teams aside from Trevin, Adriana and Mackenzie. Oh well, another episode tomorrow.

Vegas countdown 3 days and counting.

Out.

Then you begin to make it better.

Class today was fun. Talked about databases and search engines. Then listened to a few presenters talk about ask-a-librarian software.

Basically it's a messaging service where you can chat with a librarian if you have a question.

Or apparently if you're bored. Someone using the username Justin Bieber asked me if I liked pie. When I didn't answer he threatened to mug me in the parking lot.

I was tempted to have the security guard to walk me to my car, but then I was like, Justin Bieber? I think I could take him.

It was fun to see everyone again. I got to know a few of them at conference so it's fun to joke around after class.

Which has become the usual routine. Which is why I love the program.

So I left my usual note under the Cool Aunt's door and headed back to the apartment.

To jam with my big fat cat.

She leaves me notes as well. With presents. I need to take her out for some margaritas after Vegas.

Technically, I could be done with the homework for the class by the end of the week. All we have left is a search engine chart - aka find 3 and compare them - then there's a reference interview - where we interview a reference librarian, a specific one who Maegan, Sam and I are meeting hopefully either this Thursday or next - and then add a few sources to RefWorks and email them to her.

If we do meet on Thursday I can write the paper right after.

Or when I get back from Vegas.

Which is the more likely scenario.

But I have until the 8th of December.

But if I get everything done in November then I'll be free and clear for all of December.

For that class anyway.

Now it's all about writing my paper on Koha for Info Tech and then working on a different one on adult programming for Adult Services.

Gotta come up with a series of programs for adults to take place over a year, ideas?

Will work on that tomorrow, gonna crash now.

The Vegas countdown continues. Library Goddess was giving me tips today, I'm stoked. 6 days and counting. Apparently I'm supposed to go see some sort of Beatles meets the Circ De Sole show thing that's there cause I'd love it. Or the Library Goddess will smack me.

Sounds like fun, I love the Beatles and circus stuff is fun. I don't think I've actually ever been to any kind of circus.

Or maybe I have and I was too young to remember it.



I'm aware this is boring, but I'm feeling boring tonight. Instead of being motivated and working on the homework that would free me up in December I made supper instead and started season two of Burn Notice.

Tomorrow it is.

Hey Jude - The Beatles


I'm out for the night.

Have a good one.


Legitimate 11:50 PM post.

This will never be true ever again.

Holy HOLY crap tag in use.

let's go to the mall.

Today's Highlights Include:

-Sleeping in until 11:30, which was awesome, but then dad came busting in saying I needed to go get food and ice so that killed my whole sleep 'til noon plan. So close yet so far.

-Watching part of the Husker game with mom and dad's friends, oh Karen. We love you. Even when bad game moments make you pace.

-Watching the rest of the game with my brother and favorite sister-in-law. We jammed in the basement while the children ran wild upstairs. It was highly amusing. And my brother, much like Karen, eventually was forced to leave so he could pace and watch in a different room. He's very superstitious like that. Didn't matter, we still jammed in the basement drinking our adult beverages and downloading ringtones.

-After a 4th quarter victory that probably about killed both Karen and my brother I stayed for supper. They're good cooks so it was the works, pork chops, potatoes, beans and all that. Gonna have to learn to cook eventually. I still ask Space Cadets for recipes every once in a while, I'll have to start writing everything down and come up with a Slacker's Cookbook.

Catchy title right?

I did contribute to our church's cookbook when they put one together.

The entry read,

"Pull out a phonebook. 
Look up the number to Pizza Hut. 
Dial the number and enjoy." 

Or something to that effect.

I was going to put in like the exact measurements of cereal and milk but I don't like milk so it would have been way off for regular peoples' needs.

And my sandwiches never include mayo or butter cause that's gross so the ingredients to those would just be meat and bread. Maybe some lettuce. Except when I'm at Subway or Jimmy Johns, then it's the works.

Anyway, their kiddos are super cute so we had fun playing around. Abby Cadabra was drawing pictures of everyone. I got 2 eyes but a big head and 10 legs. Everyone else had about 3 or 4 eyes but the normal amount of appendages. Except Squirt who had like 10 eyes but she had long hair to make up for it.

So nice to be able to stay again tonight. I'm so used to having to drive back because of work tomorrow. Usually I just get one day off and if I have two it's for class so they're not really days off. We actually figured it out, the last time I had the whole weekend off and it wasn't spent in class was the first weekend of August. When 2G went golfing for Tee It Up For Tuition. And it's what, mid-October?

Not that I really mind, I like my job and I like working there. I just need to start watching my time management so I don't burn out.

I am super excited for Vegas though, I should start a countdown. That's like the 10th of November and it's the 20th today so that would make it like 21 days? Right? Ultimate holiday weekend spent with the boyfriend and some family. Should be fun.

Alright, I should crash soon. As much fun as today was I'm still zonked out from conference. But I'll be fine by the end of the weekend and tomorrow should be fun. Church then I'm guessing nap time and then dinner with the Queen of Awesome, woohoo!

Song of the day:

I don't even know how this came up, or no no I do, Claire was playing one of the Just Dance's and it was one of the songs. Then we looked it up as a ringtone and it was totally available which rocked!

Got some cool ones now, Napoleon Dynamite, Tommy Boy, Mahna Mahna, Star Wars, Kill Bill, Castle singing, Rock Lobster, etc. On my old phone I had one for like everyone and I think I had like 150 contacts. That's doubled now so it's a work in progress. I'll have to group them there's too many.

Where was I?

Oh right, Robin Sparkles.

Watch these in order.

Here's the big reveal:



and the full video:


totally beats out "Sandcastles in the Sand".

just sayin'