I must be growing up. This morning, I'm watching a foxnews political show. I'm not grown up enough to eat strawberries though.
Sam Brownback represented Kansas as a bumbling idiot. Thanks. No, seriously, complete silence is the best opening argument. Follow it up with "I didn't know he was running when I made my statements" and you've got them off the trail.
Joe Lieberman is a very logical and steadfast speaker. He sounds like a typical American, "Party is important, but I'm going to vote for the candidate who is best for the future of our country."
As a republican, I am disappointed thus far. All of the good debaters are democrats. All the republicans are having trouble forming intelligent thought. The primaries should NOT be the best part of the presidential race.
Sunday, January 28
Friday, January 26
I am really not good at mornings. But this week, I have had to be at work at 6 am or earlier this entire week. And so, a pro/con list of my week.
Bonuses:
1. A one hour late-pass on Thursday. Oh, that sweet hour! That was the best gift all week. I was almost rested:)
2. The roommate brought home alterra coffee. Yes, I'm a coffee snob. I made Folger's Thursday and could barely choke down my cup. Beautifully sitting in the pantry was some Gevalia that I did not have the mental capacity to open. If, perhaps, the Gevalia had not been there, I bet the Folger's would have been heavenly.
3. Made eye contact with a hottie. And then saw him again. And knowing that I have bags so big under my eyes, I could take a month long journey and pack all my shoes in those bags. And yet he still looked. I felt really pretty.
4. Seeing Manuel again.
5. Working with Katie.
6. Cake, cake, cake!
7. 1.frickin51 shortage. I effing rock so stinking much it's not bleeping funny! I'm doing the 1.51 dance right now. Somewhere, my DM is shaking his head. He should do the 1.51 dance too.
8. My friend's kid is gonna be a girl when it pops out. Girl's are fun. They get to wear awesome dresses.
Not-so-bonusy:
1. A fourteen hour day. It started with a fool trying to be funny but getting smacked back into place, and ended with a different fool not truly understanding the importance of inventory.
2. Getting my arse chewed today. I don't think I deserved it, but I'm probably a little less than impartial. However, getting my arse chewed in front of everyone? Yeah, not a fan. In fact, after telling all the witnesses that I was, in fact, just fine, I hid in the shoe department and cried. Oh was I ticked. And it was one of those moments where I had nothing. I just took it. After I composed myself, I headed back to the group. But then I was ticked at myself for crying, so I hid in the Hallmark section and cried.
3. Not being able to enjoy Bonus #3 because of Not-so-bonus #2.
4. Having my personal space spontaneously invaded by a smelly guy.
5. Being so tired that I can't tell if I hate the latest Bible study I'm in or if I'm crabby because of all the Not-so-bonus items. I feel a bit like I'm in a third grade reading comprehension class. But again, I'm not sure I have an objective view of the situation. I was too upset with the world to go to a wonderful coffee shop today. And I love coffee. So I probably should rush to a judgement on the Bible study just yet.
6. Wanting to shake my groove thing tonight but barely having the energy to sit on the couch. Maybe I can mentally shake it?
Bonuses:
1. A one hour late-pass on Thursday. Oh, that sweet hour! That was the best gift all week. I was almost rested:)
2. The roommate brought home alterra coffee. Yes, I'm a coffee snob. I made Folger's Thursday and could barely choke down my cup. Beautifully sitting in the pantry was some Gevalia that I did not have the mental capacity to open. If, perhaps, the Gevalia had not been there, I bet the Folger's would have been heavenly.
3. Made eye contact with a hottie. And then saw him again. And knowing that I have bags so big under my eyes, I could take a month long journey and pack all my shoes in those bags. And yet he still looked. I felt really pretty.
4. Seeing Manuel again.
5. Working with Katie.
6. Cake, cake, cake!
7. 1.frickin51 shortage. I effing rock so stinking much it's not bleeping funny! I'm doing the 1.51 dance right now. Somewhere, my DM is shaking his head. He should do the 1.51 dance too.
8. My friend's kid is gonna be a girl when it pops out. Girl's are fun. They get to wear awesome dresses.
Not-so-bonusy:
1. A fourteen hour day. It started with a fool trying to be funny but getting smacked back into place, and ended with a different fool not truly understanding the importance of inventory.
2. Getting my arse chewed today. I don't think I deserved it, but I'm probably a little less than impartial. However, getting my arse chewed in front of everyone? Yeah, not a fan. In fact, after telling all the witnesses that I was, in fact, just fine, I hid in the shoe department and cried. Oh was I ticked. And it was one of those moments where I had nothing. I just took it. After I composed myself, I headed back to the group. But then I was ticked at myself for crying, so I hid in the Hallmark section and cried.
3. Not being able to enjoy Bonus #3 because of Not-so-bonus #2.
4. Having my personal space spontaneously invaded by a smelly guy.
5. Being so tired that I can't tell if I hate the latest Bible study I'm in or if I'm crabby because of all the Not-so-bonus items. I feel a bit like I'm in a third grade reading comprehension class. But again, I'm not sure I have an objective view of the situation. I was too upset with the world to go to a wonderful coffee shop today. And I love coffee. So I probably should rush to a judgement on the Bible study just yet.
6. Wanting to shake my groove thing tonight but barely having the energy to sit on the couch. Maybe I can mentally shake it?
Thursday, January 25
Not very loving at all.
I don't know if I want this to be a joke or not. There is even a video.
If it's not a joke, then this perpetuates the cycle of hypocrisy and hatred that the American people view as "Christian". The problem with that is that by the American people's standards, I am a "Christian". I don't agree with this, I don't want to be associated with this, and I would have more than a few words for this yahoo.
If it is a joke, I am also apalled. This is how someone perceives my belief system. I hope that I have never treated someone with this disrespect simply because we are different. I hope that I am never perceived to blanket-hate those who are in a minority.
Either way, I want to vomit in a nearby trashcan because of it.
If it's not a joke, then this perpetuates the cycle of hypocrisy and hatred that the American people view as "Christian". The problem with that is that by the American people's standards, I am a "Christian". I don't agree with this, I don't want to be associated with this, and I would have more than a few words for this yahoo.
If it is a joke, I am also apalled. This is how someone perceives my belief system. I hope that I have never treated someone with this disrespect simply because we are different. I hope that I am never perceived to blanket-hate those who are in a minority.
Either way, I want to vomit in a nearby trashcan because of it.
Monday, January 22
Introducing FESTER!
Mel & I decided to make a grumpy snowman from the unshoveled snow in the driveway. Mel, of course, tried to cheer Fester up, but to no avail. Then we made a snow-skull out of remaining snowman parts and put it on our friend Jenner's porch. She thought it was AWESOME!
Then I went to bed. And Mitch (my teddy bear) walked up and down my back all friggin night. I would pull him away from my back and wake up with teddy bear paws in back again. Sheesh. You'd think Mitch didn't get any attention. He stays home all day with his friend Spangle. What more does he want?
Sunday, January 21
I am not to be pitied. Pass it on.
Recently, a lot of my friends have been getting married. I am happy for them. However, now that they are no longer single, I feel they pity the rest of us who are still single. Several examples:
1. My roommate was in a wedding in October. The bride and the groom met on e-Harmony. The bride in particular has always wanted to be married, but preached of "being happy in your singleness until your mate comes along." It was a fast courtship and marriage, but as none of my relationships have made it to the altar, who am I to judge? However, as this is perhaps the third successful usage of e-Harmony in our church, my roommate was asked "when are you signing up?" My roommate had a boyfriend and was content with that relationship. So she politley smiled and said she wasn't. The look she received was one of pity.
2. At the same wedding, the bride's father toasted the marriage. 75% of the toast was "will someone please marry my son? He's lonely and single!" Oh, come on! I'm embarrassed for him.
3. There was a bachelorette party. About half of the party was married women and the other half single women. Most of the party, the married women giggled about how the bride was going to be doing "married women things". Yes, we all know that men and women have sex when they get married. (Ok, well maybe some stop once they are married.) Are we all so immature as to need to create some code word to describe it so we can talk about it with out using the oh-so-dirty word "sex".
4. Sitting at a table of couples with my roommate and one other single fellow, the topic of "sex toy party" came up. I've been invited before, and because of work could not attend. The idea was thrown out that a few of the women would love to throw the party and invite some of the more, shall we say private, women to watch their reactions to the products. I have to say, I'd like to see those reactions myself. I piped up that I would love to attend for that reason. After a few moments, the topic changed. One of the married women leaned over to me and said, "Now we can shift to a topic that single people will comfortable with."
These are just a few of the many ways the recently married of my church are pitying the single. I don't think they know they are doing it. But I have seriously considered changing churches because of it.
Of course, I know perfectly normal couples who are happy in their relationship and happy for me and my life just as it is. This rant has nothing to do with you.
1. My roommate was in a wedding in October. The bride and the groom met on e-Harmony. The bride in particular has always wanted to be married, but preached of "being happy in your singleness until your mate comes along." It was a fast courtship and marriage, but as none of my relationships have made it to the altar, who am I to judge? However, as this is perhaps the third successful usage of e-Harmony in our church, my roommate was asked "when are you signing up?" My roommate had a boyfriend and was content with that relationship. So she politley smiled and said she wasn't. The look she received was one of pity.
2. At the same wedding, the bride's father toasted the marriage. 75% of the toast was "will someone please marry my son? He's lonely and single!" Oh, come on! I'm embarrassed for him.
3. There was a bachelorette party. About half of the party was married women and the other half single women. Most of the party, the married women giggled about how the bride was going to be doing "married women things". Yes, we all know that men and women have sex when they get married. (Ok, well maybe some stop once they are married.) Are we all so immature as to need to create some code word to describe it so we can talk about it with out using the oh-so-dirty word "sex".
4. Sitting at a table of couples with my roommate and one other single fellow, the topic of "sex toy party" came up. I've been invited before, and because of work could not attend. The idea was thrown out that a few of the women would love to throw the party and invite some of the more, shall we say private, women to watch their reactions to the products. I have to say, I'd like to see those reactions myself. I piped up that I would love to attend for that reason. After a few moments, the topic changed. One of the married women leaned over to me and said, "Now we can shift to a topic that single people will comfortable with."
These are just a few of the many ways the recently married of my church are pitying the single. I don't think they know they are doing it. But I have seriously considered changing churches because of it.
Of course, I know perfectly normal couples who are happy in their relationship and happy for me and my life just as it is. This rant has nothing to do with you.
Saturday, January 20
Red Shoes
I want blue ones, so I bought red ones? Yeah, I'm good:)
On another, more serious note.... Presidential race 2008 already?
I understand that people aren't happy with Bush. I understand that he doesn't have someone to usher in as his golden child replacement. And it feels way too early. I really don't want to be so tired of the candidates that I don't want to vote. So, Hillary, Sam, Barak and Condy - give it a rest!
On another, more serious note.... Presidential race 2008 already?
I understand that people aren't happy with Bush. I understand that he doesn't have someone to usher in as his golden child replacement. And it feels way too early. I really don't want to be so tired of the candidates that I don't want to vote. So, Hillary, Sam, Barak and Condy - give it a rest!
Friday, January 19
Today is phenomenal
Not too much laundry to do.
The Station Agent is a wonderful movie.
Bumpus is tonight at the Milwaukee Ale House.
Tomorrow is The Buskers at the Mad Planet.
Tomorrow we will also get my roommate's cartilage pierced.
And right now I am ensconced in blankets. What more can I ask for?
The Station Agent is a wonderful movie.
Bumpus is tonight at the Milwaukee Ale House.
Tomorrow is The Buskers at the Mad Planet.
Tomorrow we will also get my roommate's cartilage pierced.
And right now I am ensconced in blankets. What more can I ask for?
Wednesday, January 17
I might be offended
Dear Hotmail Staff:
I think this article drastically underestimates a lot of women. And definitely disregards personality differences. Yes, be a man when you break up with a woman - good advice. But don't assume that every woman is going to break because you don't want her. Some of us are strong and and can handle whatever you might say or do, no matter our feelings for you.
Love, Ashlee.
I think this article drastically underestimates a lot of women. And definitely disregards personality differences. Yes, be a man when you break up with a woman - good advice. But don't assume that every woman is going to break because you don't want her. Some of us are strong and and can handle whatever you might say or do, no matter our feelings for you.
Love, Ashlee.
Sunday, January 14
Because I'm not a very nice person....
I'm eating cake and pondering the following:
At what point does someone become diagnosed as a little person? Is it a surprise several years after birth? Is it known during pregnancy? Is it discovered just after birth? I really want to know!
At what point does someone become diagnosed as a little person? Is it a surprise several years after birth? Is it known during pregnancy? Is it discovered just after birth? I really want to know!
Thursday, January 11
Gasp!
So I'm very slowly making my way through Saving Private Ryan for the first time. And I've made one realization so far. Vin Diesel can act. He usually chooses not to. But he can.
Wednesday, January 10
A magical whim
I went shopping with a friend today to help her find a dress for cheap to wear to a wedding in Florida. On a whim, I went into white house/black market.
Note: Ashlee should never follow whims.
So I start looking at the racks that say "Additional 50% off". And then I find this dress. And then I tried it on. And the sales lady brought me a pair of shoes to really get the idea of how it would look. And I bought the fancy dress for which I have no occasion to wear.
But it was on super-duper-extra-clearance, so it's ok?
Note: Ashlee should never follow whims.
So I start looking at the racks that say "Additional 50% off". And then I find this dress. And then I tried it on. And the sales lady brought me a pair of shoes to really get the idea of how it would look. And I bought the fancy dress for which I have no occasion to wear.
But it was on super-duper-extra-clearance, so it's ok?
Friday, January 5
Wednesday, January 3
Sigh
I'm ok being single. Society is obviously not ok with me being single. I keep trying to look into interesting things in this city that I've never experienced. For instance, First Fridays at the Milwaukee Art Museum. The next scheduled event is in February and features a round of speed dating.
Mind you this is a month after I discovered a great new local grocery store held First Friday events too. "On the Market in the Market".
Seriously folks. Some people enjoy art and food. Do we really need to make everything a dating game?
Mind you this is a month after I discovered a great new local grocery store held First Friday events too. "On the Market in the Market".
Seriously folks. Some people enjoy art and food. Do we really need to make everything a dating game?
Monday, January 1
Bad Luck Panties
They're at it again. I have worn them once without a negative incident. Today was not that day. I decided to buck superstition and wear the bad luck panties. Then I decide to visit a coffee shop that I hadn't visited in a very long time, but remember being fabulous. The roommate and I arrived at 2:55. It closed at 3. We spied a runner-up coffee shop. Closed at 3. Sigh. Bad luck panties strike again.
Best New Year's Celebration EVER
I've never "gone out" on New Year's. Nor have I been a part of couple on New Year's. I was feeling pretty crappy about the latter for no good reason. I had decided that several bottles of wine and several chick flicks would be my hip-hopping celebration. Especially since a ticket to the Big Apple with my friends would be a little out of my price range.
BUT....
I saw a review of New Year's Eve celebrations in the Shepherd. The roommate and I discussed how Brookfield's hair band party would have to suck major monkey balls. Then we stumbled on Mad Planet's retro dance party. $10 gets you food and champagne toast - the party would go until 4 am. We made it to 3:30. I'll work on the stories this week, and post them in the comments of this entry.
I deserve a cookie.
BUT....
I saw a review of New Year's Eve celebrations in the Shepherd. The roommate and I discussed how Brookfield's hair band party would have to suck major monkey balls. Then we stumbled on Mad Planet's retro dance party. $10 gets you food and champagne toast - the party would go until 4 am. We made it to 3:30. I'll work on the stories this week, and post them in the comments of this entry.
I deserve a cookie.
Thursday, December 28
Irony
My truck was broken into. And how sad is it that they didn't steal my Willie Nelson CDs. Sheesh. People today.
Monday, December 25
Tuesday, December 19
In season
When are daisies in season? See, I want some, but I don't know if it would be crazy to go in search of some right now.
Sunday, December 17
Newsflash
Not very broken up about the latest break up. It's been, oh, maybe five days. I think officially, he did the breaking up, but the feeling has to be mutual since I'm really thinking this is the best thing that we've done since about August.
Anyhow, its back to normal for me. I've already said no to two coffee invites. The only thing better for your self esteem than getting asked to coffee by a fella is having the perogative to say no. It's been about 7 months since I said no. I'm feeling empowered and very hot!
Anyhow, its back to normal for me. I've already said no to two coffee invites. The only thing better for your self esteem than getting asked to coffee by a fella is having the perogative to say no. It's been about 7 months since I said no. I'm feeling empowered and very hot!
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