It was a night for ships and sword fights I suppose.
I finally watched Pirates 4, very impressive. Sad about the lack of Will and Elizabeth, but I suppose I can survive through the next trilogy without them. If that is what it turns out to be. It's just rumors as of right now. Scale of Awesome says 7/10 for this one. Not as good as the past three, but it did have it's moments.
After that and some pizza we hit up the Three Musketeers tonight for Squirt's birthday.
It's Darcy with a sword and Orlando Bloom as a pirate in the sky. Really, what more do you need?
It's got the basic story down, three legendary sword fighters join with a young hot-shot to rescue France from utter downfall.
Plus they add in a lot of comic relief with the young king who's always trying to impress his queen, and the "kicked puppy" tag-a-long who takes care of the musketeers and brings them wine.
Add in a deadly female assassin, a corrupt man of the cloth, and an enemy obsessed with flying ships and you've got yourself a movie.
I found it quite humorous. Scale of Awesome says 8/10. I'd definitely go see it in theaters again.
Quote of the night:
Bubby: "Once you go chubby you gotta go Bubby."
don't ask.
Midwest Music of the night
2011 Nebraska Cornhuskers Tunnel Walk
best tradition
here's another cool NE thing to get you pumped for the game tomorrow.
At Minnesota. 2:30 tomorrow. My prediction 49-17 Huskers. Game on!
Showing posts with label midwest week. Show all posts
Showing posts with label midwest week. Show all posts
Friday, October 21, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Willie Nelson Wants You Back
I have tomorrow off! Dude! The whole day! From both places! That never happens! Except when I have class...and I don't have class!! So guess how I'm gonna spend my day off?!?! Doing homework! For class!
Well, that's the plan at least. I'll probably throw in a marathon of SVU as well. I mean, you can only read about leadership and draw blueprints of libraries for so long before your head explodes.
Today was good. Got to sleep in this morning.
I actually got to talk to Second Sister today. Which is shocking as I haven't talked to her in like a month. This is usually because I'm always working or she's always working. And she'll leave a message and I won't get it until she's sleeping. And it's best not to wake up a pregnant woman. That I've learned.
She's as busy as ever, but at least she's not changing her child's name.
Me: "Why are you changing the baby's name?"
SS: "Because I'm pregnant and bored!"
but that was 1 kid ago. I'm proud to say I'm the first person to know about the last two kids - other than her husband of course. But me finding out this last one was mostly a fluke.
*I get in the car*
SS: "Are you wearing perfume?"
Me: "Are you pregnant?"
*looks away*
yep. two seconds. i rock.
But I never know what they're having. They keep that a secret. Maybe it'll be a boy and make the numbers even that way there's less pressure for me. Cause that ain't happening any time soon. There are currently 4 girls and 3 boys for grandkids. Maybe I should root for a boy. Hmm...
Talking to her was pretty much the highlight of the day, as it hasn't happened in forever. Also talked to Mom today, which has been a rarity lately as well, but they're harvesting so that's a valid excuse. Is that how you spell that? I haven't used it in a while. Rarity. Another word I don't use as often, "nab" which Glee-Loving Boss said the other day. I paused. It's a good word but no one uses it anymore. We should bring it back. The Nab taskforce. I'm all about taskforces. Maybe I should make nab stand for something to make it more effective. National Antidisestablishmentarianism Bonanza. I have no idea what it means but I can say it and that's all that matters.
After that it was just missing my adopted sister at the library. Dang lunch breaks always have bad timing. Oh well, I'll see her around, now that she actually is around.
I love my job, especially my coworkers. Of course today my Glee-Loving Boss was teasing me some more about flu shots, saying he and Joe Studley would each hold me down so I could get the shot.
It's on man, I gotta figure out something to get him back for yesterday's flyer.
Midwest Music for the night you get Texas and North Dakota. There, I've gotten the whole line of us. I think. Yeah. I did. Which means tomorrow is a free for all. Meaning I'll try to throw in something that's not Texas.
"Ohio (Come Back to Texas)" Bowling For Soup
willie nelson wants you back...
and jumping up a bit
"The Fargo Song" Jewel
she writes a song about pretty much every city she visits, you can find them on youtube.
here's another. i think i like this one better.
"The Kansas City Song" Jewel
"the paris of the plains"
And just because it was stuck in my head today:
"You Never Can Tell" Chuck Berry
aka the dance scene from Pulp Fiction
though i'm still singing all my ex's live in texas...
Well, that's the plan at least. I'll probably throw in a marathon of SVU as well. I mean, you can only read about leadership and draw blueprints of libraries for so long before your head explodes.
Today was good. Got to sleep in this morning.
I actually got to talk to Second Sister today. Which is shocking as I haven't talked to her in like a month. This is usually because I'm always working or she's always working. And she'll leave a message and I won't get it until she's sleeping. And it's best not to wake up a pregnant woman. That I've learned.
She's as busy as ever, but at least she's not changing her child's name.
Me: "Why are you changing the baby's name?"
SS: "Because I'm pregnant and bored!"
but that was 1 kid ago. I'm proud to say I'm the first person to know about the last two kids - other than her husband of course. But me finding out this last one was mostly a fluke.
*I get in the car*
SS: "Are you wearing perfume?"
Me: "Are you pregnant?"
*looks away*
yep. two seconds. i rock.
But I never know what they're having. They keep that a secret. Maybe it'll be a boy and make the numbers even that way there's less pressure for me. Cause that ain't happening any time soon. There are currently 4 girls and 3 boys for grandkids. Maybe I should root for a boy. Hmm...
Talking to her was pretty much the highlight of the day, as it hasn't happened in forever. Also talked to Mom today, which has been a rarity lately as well, but they're harvesting so that's a valid excuse. Is that how you spell that? I haven't used it in a while. Rarity. Another word I don't use as often, "nab" which Glee-Loving Boss said the other day. I paused. It's a good word but no one uses it anymore. We should bring it back. The Nab taskforce. I'm all about taskforces. Maybe I should make nab stand for something to make it more effective. National Antidisestablishmentarianism Bonanza. I have no idea what it means but I can say it and that's all that matters.
After that it was just missing my adopted sister at the library. Dang lunch breaks always have bad timing. Oh well, I'll see her around, now that she actually is around.
I love my job, especially my coworkers. Of course today my Glee-Loving Boss was teasing me some more about flu shots, saying he and Joe Studley would each hold me down so I could get the shot.
It's on man, I gotta figure out something to get him back for yesterday's flyer.
Midwest Music for the night you get Texas and North Dakota. There, I've gotten the whole line of us. I think. Yeah. I did. Which means tomorrow is a free for all. Meaning I'll try to throw in something that's not Texas.
"Ohio (Come Back to Texas)" Bowling For Soup
willie nelson wants you back...
and jumping up a bit
"The Fargo Song" Jewel
she writes a song about pretty much every city she visits, you can find them on youtube.
here's another. i think i like this one better.
"The Kansas City Song" Jewel
"the paris of the plains"
And just because it was stuck in my head today:
"You Never Can Tell" Chuck Berry
aka the dance scene from Pulp Fiction
though i'm still singing all my ex's live in texas...
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
"Don't you ever interrupt me while I'm readin' a book!"
Okay, it's official.
People at the library know me.
And not just any people.
Coworker people.
Because the pranks have begun.
And it's on. Like Donkey Kong.
Today I came in to work and- okay, I love my family. They're terrific. Oldest Sister included. But see, she comes into the library and enjoys embarrassing me, fixing my clothes, making fun of my hair, etc. Which just gives my coworkers ammo.
Like the time when she wanted me to go get a flu shot and I said I'd rather get sick than get the shot.
It's a proven theory. I got H1N1 in college. Oh yeah, I was one of those. And suffered through it gladly because I don't like needles and pass out at the sight or mention of blood.
But she gave me crap, saying she'd go with me and hold my hand. Meanwhile my Glee-Loving Boss just laughed.
Today I check my mailbox and find a flyer for "Flumist Nasal Spray!!"
Guess who put that there.
It's on Mr. Boss Man. Glee-Loving Boss is going down. No idea how I'll get him back. Perhaps I'll ask for a consult. I bet Sensei would have ideas.
Quotes of the Day: yes, they're all library-related. deal.
Space Cadet: "We gotta get rid of that tacky looking junk!"
we worked on weed lists today. which are always fun. until you have to weed a book that you actually read and enjoyed. sad day.
SLS: "I have Super Librarian Status."
Me: "Well, there's a new nickname."
This coming from the supervisor at my first real interview ever, who, when I was working with him right before my 21st birthday said, "Take it from me. You can't drink all the liquor in town. I've tried." I enjoy him, he's quite amusing. And now he'll be known as "Super Librarian Status."
Girlscout: "It's the 7up!"
SLS: "I hate that stuff."
he's not the only one in that place who hates it. last year Space Cadet pawned a case off on me.
Me: "You looked all serious, I thought I was in trouble."
Space Cadet: "I am serious, I gotta get rid of this 7up!"
Me: "You rock Superwoman!"
Superwoman: "I feel sort of rocky at times!"
cause she tells me I work too many hours.
then she recommends music.
check this one out:
"I'm Reading a Book" Julian Smith
i busted out laughing at 2:05 just because of the randomness. that's fantastic.
Here are some recommendations back for you.
Librarians Go Gaga
"don't forget the databases..."
Librarians Will Survive
"alphabetize!"
Dewey Decimal Rap
i especially like it when he breaks down the system saying what's in each area. sad thing is i knew all that.
and just because i think it's fantastic:
Masters of Library Science Croquet Tournament
"passed the sand trap, around the water hazard..." awesomeness.
Originally I was 9-8 tomorrow, now I'm 1-8 instead. Will enjoy sleeping in while it lasts. Should konk out soon if I'm going to enjoy it. Oh, maybe watch some Criminal Minds I've recorded. I attempted to watch Harry's Law but I don't know if I like it as much anymore. There's all these new characters and they work in a new setting and blah. I like that Tommy is around more, but still, they've completely changed the show. However, Harry is still the same, so I'll stick with it.
Music for the night:....other than those clips above...
This Midwest Week is turning more into a Central Time Zone Week but "Midwest Week" sounds better so I'm sticking with it.
Here's your South Dakota and some more Texas.
"The Deadwood Stage" Calamity Jane
love 2:42-3:42.
this was my favorite movie growing up. i blame that on my aunt. this and oklahoma. yes i was a musicals kind of girl. explains a lot.
although in the movie i think this is my favorite:
"I Can Do Without You"
doris day says it's her favorite movie she's ever done. no question why. you should check it out, it's worth it.
"All My Ex's Live In Texas" George Strait
george strait really is the king.
I sang that in the jNonfiction section while shelving once, not realizing that there was a woman there. She smiled so I kept singing.
that's all she wrote...
People at the library know me.
And not just any people.
Coworker people.
Because the pranks have begun.
And it's on. Like Donkey Kong.
Today I came in to work and- okay, I love my family. They're terrific. Oldest Sister included. But see, she comes into the library and enjoys embarrassing me, fixing my clothes, making fun of my hair, etc. Which just gives my coworkers ammo.
Like the time when she wanted me to go get a flu shot and I said I'd rather get sick than get the shot.
It's a proven theory. I got H1N1 in college. Oh yeah, I was one of those. And suffered through it gladly because I don't like needles and pass out at the sight or mention of blood.
But she gave me crap, saying she'd go with me and hold my hand. Meanwhile my Glee-Loving Boss just laughed.
Today I check my mailbox and find a flyer for "Flumist Nasal Spray!!"
Guess who put that there.
It's on Mr. Boss Man. Glee-Loving Boss is going down. No idea how I'll get him back. Perhaps I'll ask for a consult. I bet Sensei would have ideas.
Quotes of the Day: yes, they're all library-related. deal.
Space Cadet: "We gotta get rid of that tacky looking junk!"
we worked on weed lists today. which are always fun. until you have to weed a book that you actually read and enjoyed. sad day.
SLS: "I have Super Librarian Status."
Me: "Well, there's a new nickname."
This coming from the supervisor at my first real interview ever, who, when I was working with him right before my 21st birthday said, "Take it from me. You can't drink all the liquor in town. I've tried." I enjoy him, he's quite amusing. And now he'll be known as "Super Librarian Status."
Girlscout: "It's the 7up!"
SLS: "I hate that stuff."
he's not the only one in that place who hates it. last year Space Cadet pawned a case off on me.
Me: "You looked all serious, I thought I was in trouble."
Space Cadet: "I am serious, I gotta get rid of this 7up!"
Me: "You rock Superwoman!"
Superwoman: "I feel sort of rocky at times!"
cause she tells me I work too many hours.
then she recommends music.
check this one out:
"I'm Reading a Book" Julian Smith
i busted out laughing at 2:05 just because of the randomness. that's fantastic.
Here are some recommendations back for you.
Librarians Go Gaga
"don't forget the databases..."
Librarians Will Survive
"alphabetize!"
Dewey Decimal Rap
i especially like it when he breaks down the system saying what's in each area. sad thing is i knew all that.
and just because i think it's fantastic:
Masters of Library Science Croquet Tournament
"passed the sand trap, around the water hazard..." awesomeness.
Originally I was 9-8 tomorrow, now I'm 1-8 instead. Will enjoy sleeping in while it lasts. Should konk out soon if I'm going to enjoy it. Oh, maybe watch some Criminal Minds I've recorded. I attempted to watch Harry's Law but I don't know if I like it as much anymore. There's all these new characters and they work in a new setting and blah. I like that Tommy is around more, but still, they've completely changed the show. However, Harry is still the same, so I'll stick with it.
Music for the night:....other than those clips above...
This Midwest Week is turning more into a Central Time Zone Week but "Midwest Week" sounds better so I'm sticking with it.
Here's your South Dakota and some more Texas.
"The Deadwood Stage" Calamity Jane
love 2:42-3:42.
this was my favorite movie growing up. i blame that on my aunt. this and oklahoma. yes i was a musicals kind of girl. explains a lot.
although in the movie i think this is my favorite:
"I Can Do Without You"
doris day says it's her favorite movie she's ever done. no question why. you should check it out, it's worth it.
"All My Ex's Live In Texas" George Strait
george strait really is the king.
I sang that in the jNonfiction section while shelving once, not realizing that there was a woman there. She smiled so I kept singing.
that's all she wrote...
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Joys of Small Town Nebraska
I got caught up in the joy that is writing.
What's sad is that it's unusual at this point in my life. I don't really have time for it, so when I do - like tonight - it's pretty much all I can focus on. Anyway, I looked at my clock and went, crap. It's almost midnight. I should probably post something.
I'm working more on the Jake and Lindsay piece mentioned here: My Life in Closed Captions: This is a week of my favorite things Day Five: Hob...
And working in some of the quirks of small towns. I happen to come from one. 2500 population. If we're lucky. But we do have some badass church softball teams who keep things exciting. (I probably shouldn't use those words back to back, that looks bad.) That's really the only time I make it back there for, other than random family shenanigans. But driving through town every time I'm there brings it all back.
-The Dairy Queen knockoff that shuts down every winter and gets a new owner every summer.
-The two main gas stations in town right across the street from each other in a war over who can have the cheapest gas prices, knowing that the crazy out-of-towners - who scarcely drive through now that the highway got bypassed - think the nearest gas station after that is 8 miles out. (there's another one in town that no one knows exists. except my mom.) Doesn't really matter to me as I have a gas card. Which is probably one of the many reasons why my parents are glad I moved out of town. Joking, I love you. Don't take my gas card away.
-The tire and auto-repair shop oh-so-professionally called "Ralph's". They can fix anything. And they pretty much had to with my old car.
-The lone hotel in town which, similar to the Dairy Queen knockoff, is under new ownership and changes its name almost every year. (Though it will forever be known as the "Goldenrod") AND! if you happen to stay there - I believe it now goes by "Geneva Inn" - and you see a sign claiming they will file legal action against you if you clean poultry in the bathroom (actually it will probably just say "please refrain from cleaning chickens in the sink" but i like my version better) blame my sister. That was all her.
Not the cleaning of the chickens in the sink.
The cleaning up of the cleaning of the chickens in the sink. Apparently it wasn't all that pleasant. Who knew?
AND! for the love of all things library, PLEASE take a picture of the sign and upload it on here. I'm tempted to go stay there just to see if it still exists.
-The joy that is driving 20 miles to get to the nearest superstore. That's hidden behind the chinese place. No, not that chinese place, across the street from that chinese place. Yes, there are two chinese places battling in front of a Walmart. I support the original. Though my dad kept its competition open for like a year.
-The actual joy of moving to a big city and realizing that Pizza Hut's actually do deliver - it's not just in the movies! And AND!! things are open past 8PM. NO WAY!?
There are many more joys of living in Small Town Nebraska, especially that one in particular that have gone unmentioned. I'm sure I'll think of more along the way and post them when I remember to. If you can think of any more send them my way. I'm all for the anecdotes in stories. They make it more entertaining.
Alright, I'm out to write some more before I crash and burn. I don't start until afternoon tomorrow. Afternoon! I might actually get to sleep in? I don't know if I'll be able to pull it off. Maybe I'll do what I did Monday, turn on SVU and lay on my couch.
Back to the Midwest Theme, working my way down the US. Yesterday it was Nebraska and Kansas, today you get Oklahoma and Texas. Will have to hop up after these ones.
"Oklahoma" big surprise there
cry everytime i watch this movie. "did he just really ma'am her in a proposal?!" i remember when they did it in high school. i was still shy enough at that point that i didn't try out for anything drama-related. i stepped up sophomore year.
"Texas Was You"
literally the only song of his i can stand. sorry sketch.
OUT!
What's sad is that it's unusual at this point in my life. I don't really have time for it, so when I do - like tonight - it's pretty much all I can focus on. Anyway, I looked at my clock and went, crap. It's almost midnight. I should probably post something.
I'm working more on the Jake and Lindsay piece mentioned here: My Life in Closed Captions: This is a week of my favorite things Day Five: Hob...
And working in some of the quirks of small towns. I happen to come from one. 2500 population. If we're lucky. But we do have some badass church softball teams who keep things exciting. (I probably shouldn't use those words back to back, that looks bad.) That's really the only time I make it back there for, other than random family shenanigans. But driving through town every time I'm there brings it all back.
-The Dairy Queen knockoff that shuts down every winter and gets a new owner every summer.
-The two main gas stations in town right across the street from each other in a war over who can have the cheapest gas prices, knowing that the crazy out-of-towners - who scarcely drive through now that the highway got bypassed - think the nearest gas station after that is 8 miles out. (there's another one in town that no one knows exists. except my mom.) Doesn't really matter to me as I have a gas card. Which is probably one of the many reasons why my parents are glad I moved out of town. Joking, I love you. Don't take my gas card away.
-The tire and auto-repair shop oh-so-professionally called "Ralph's". They can fix anything. And they pretty much had to with my old car.
-The lone hotel in town which, similar to the Dairy Queen knockoff, is under new ownership and changes its name almost every year. (Though it will forever be known as the "Goldenrod") AND! if you happen to stay there - I believe it now goes by "Geneva Inn" - and you see a sign claiming they will file legal action against you if you clean poultry in the bathroom (actually it will probably just say "please refrain from cleaning chickens in the sink" but i like my version better) blame my sister. That was all her.
Not the cleaning of the chickens in the sink.
The cleaning up of the cleaning of the chickens in the sink. Apparently it wasn't all that pleasant. Who knew?
AND! for the love of all things library, PLEASE take a picture of the sign and upload it on here. I'm tempted to go stay there just to see if it still exists.
-The joy that is driving 20 miles to get to the nearest superstore. That's hidden behind the chinese place. No, not that chinese place, across the street from that chinese place. Yes, there are two chinese places battling in front of a Walmart. I support the original. Though my dad kept its competition open for like a year.
-The actual joy of moving to a big city and realizing that Pizza Hut's actually do deliver - it's not just in the movies! And AND!! things are open past 8PM. NO WAY!?
There are many more joys of living in Small Town Nebraska, especially that one in particular that have gone unmentioned. I'm sure I'll think of more along the way and post them when I remember to. If you can think of any more send them my way. I'm all for the anecdotes in stories. They make it more entertaining.
Alright, I'm out to write some more before I crash and burn. I don't start until afternoon tomorrow. Afternoon! I might actually get to sleep in? I don't know if I'll be able to pull it off. Maybe I'll do what I did Monday, turn on SVU and lay on my couch.
Back to the Midwest Theme, working my way down the US. Yesterday it was Nebraska and Kansas, today you get Oklahoma and Texas. Will have to hop up after these ones.
"Oklahoma" big surprise there
cry everytime i watch this movie. "did he just really ma'am her in a proposal?!" i remember when they did it in high school. i was still shy enough at that point that i didn't try out for anything drama-related. i stepped up sophomore year.
"Texas Was You"
literally the only song of his i can stand. sorry sketch.
OUT!
Monday, October 17, 2011
This time I'm not leaving without you...
"What should I post about?"
"Your favorite candy bar."
Twix. I like Twix. Or anything with caramel. And nuts. Like snickers. Although, for some weird reason, I've started to like Almond Joy's. and I hate coconut, so it doesn't make sense. Unless someone has two coconuts and they're banging them together. sorry, monty python reference. "message for you sir!"
Oh and M&M's, I'm a fan of those as well. And rolos, laffy taffy's, what's the name of those giant taffy bars that have a strawberry flavor and they're covered in sprinkles? Milk Duds. Maybe some Reese's. I used to hate them. No reason whatsoever. Weird chocolate prejudice. Now I love them. How could you not love chocolate and peanut butter?
Quote of the day:
"If you think your memory is bad the rest of the world is doomed!" JS, always good for my ego.
Glee-Loving Boss is back, huzzah! We missed him. Plus now there will be less of me running around with my head cut off. Or maybe that was just another excuse for my crazy. "You're always here!" (patron said to me tonight. yes i pretty much live there.) And before today I hadn't been to the other branch in like a week. and I only went there today because more people were sick. As long as they tell me where to go it's fine. And never boring.
"stale chalk. right.... i'll put that in the blog. how do you spell stale?... that's not how you spell stale."
see, i am paying attention to our phone coversation. totally awake enough to be coherent.
We'll go with "songs of the midwest" maybe i'll make it a midwest week.
"You and I" Lady Gaga
video doesn't make sense bit creepy but whatever. orgy filmed in nebraska.
let's switch it up a bit.
"Kansas City" Beatles version
just ignore the crazy screaming fangirls.
out!
"Your favorite candy bar."
Twix. I like Twix. Or anything with caramel. And nuts. Like snickers. Although, for some weird reason, I've started to like Almond Joy's. and I hate coconut, so it doesn't make sense. Unless someone has two coconuts and they're banging them together. sorry, monty python reference. "message for you sir!"
Oh and M&M's, I'm a fan of those as well. And rolos, laffy taffy's, what's the name of those giant taffy bars that have a strawberry flavor and they're covered in sprinkles? Milk Duds. Maybe some Reese's. I used to hate them. No reason whatsoever. Weird chocolate prejudice. Now I love them. How could you not love chocolate and peanut butter?
Quote of the day:
"If you think your memory is bad the rest of the world is doomed!" JS, always good for my ego.
Glee-Loving Boss is back, huzzah! We missed him. Plus now there will be less of me running around with my head cut off. Or maybe that was just another excuse for my crazy. "You're always here!" (patron said to me tonight. yes i pretty much live there.) And before today I hadn't been to the other branch in like a week. and I only went there today because more people were sick. As long as they tell me where to go it's fine. And never boring.
"stale chalk. right.... i'll put that in the blog. how do you spell stale?... that's not how you spell stale."
see, i am paying attention to our phone coversation. totally awake enough to be coherent.
We'll go with "songs of the midwest" maybe i'll make it a midwest week.
"You and I" Lady Gaga
video doesn't make sense bit creepy but whatever. orgy filmed in nebraska.
let's switch it up a bit.
"Kansas City" Beatles version
just ignore the crazy screaming fangirls.
out!
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