Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Censorship is Whack
My favorite SOPA public announcement, courtesy of The Oatmeal.
More info on SOPA can be found here or here.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Sayanora, 2011!
Instead of doing a recap of how eventful my 2011 was, I'm here to torture you with another meme. I know what you're probably thinking:
1. What did you do in 2011 that you’d never done before? Gambled in Las Vegas! Well, kinda... I fed the slot machines $50 over the course of four days and watched Adrian play blackjack and roulette. Risk-taker, I am not.
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I didn't make any for 2011 and will probably avoid making them in the future.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth? Not really - just a bunch of coworkers and acquaintances.
4. Did anyone close to you die? My cousin passed away on Thanksgiving. He was a great man with a kind heart and soul and will be missed.
5. What countries did you visit? Just the good ole U.S. of A.
6. What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011? Endless amounts of cash and booze.
7. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Sending Deanna off to college sans nervous breakdown.
8. What was your biggest failure? The photography challenge.
9. Did you suffer illness or injury? I sprained or pulled something in the torso area a few months ago. After a few visits to the doctor, I still don't know what happened.
10. What was the best thing you bought? Tickets to see Roger Waters perform The Wall @ the Verizon Center in July 2012! I had to see this show again.
11. Where did most of your money go? VCU *tear
12. What did you get really, really, really excited about? Deanna's graduation from high school and moving in with my best/boy friend.
13. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder?
b) thinner or fatter?
c) richer or poorer? <-- (thanks, VCU)
14. What do you wish you’d done more of? Sleep.
15. What do you wish you’d done less of? Driving.
16. What was the best book you read? Stiff.
17. What did you want and get? A Kindle!
18. What did you want and not get? Another motorcycle *sad face.
19. What kept you sane? Therapy (and Adrian).
20. Who did you miss? Makeda.
Happy 2012, ya'll!
Susan
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Book: Animals Behaving Badly
This is a hysterical book filled with short narratives and facts about animals being jerks. I don't think I've gotten through one page without laughing out loud. The author also keeps a blog with the same title - check it out sometime!
Loving my Kindle!
Susan
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Christmas Eve
I'm fighting sleep as I type this. Quite the stark contrast of 25 years ago when I was tossing and turning, waiting impatiently for morning so I could attack my pile of gifts and bask in the glory of Christmas day.
I miss being a kid.
Merry Christmas, everyone.
Susan
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
What's A Meme?
Apparently, these self-surveys are called "memes." Who knew? Anyway, here is the A-Z of Me, inspired by Nicole & Allie.
Don't forget to post yours! Narcissism is underrated.
A. Age: 35. I think. Yeah. I’m 35.
B. Bed size: King. Once you’ve gone king, everything else feels like a cot. A king-sized bed is like having your own private island - it’s great.
C. Chore that you hate: Dusting. It is so unfulfilling – as soon as you’re finished, another layer appears.
D. Dogs: I prefer dogs over people. My Boxer, Roach, brings me joy every day.
E. Essential start to your day: Breakfast. I will never understand people who skip this meal on purpose.
F. Favorite color: Toss-up between green and orange.
G. Gold or Silver: Silver. Gold makes my skin look like poop.
H. Height: Between 5’7 & 5'10+ (when I break out the heels).
I. Instruments you play: I used to play clarinet, violin, guitar, and piano. I regret not sticking with the piano because I was really good at it, once upon a time.
J. Job title: LAN (Local Area Network) Administrator
K. Kids: One daughter so far.
L. Live: Germantown. Soon to be Odenton.
M. Mother’s name: My mother's name is Mary Elizabeth. Everyone calls her Mary Beth. She is one of my heroes.
N. Nicknames: Sue but only special people can call me that (please don't assume you are one of them).
O. Overnight hospital stays: Just one when I had Deanna.
P. Pet peeves: People who leave their dog shit right by the pet cleanup station.
Q. Quote from a movie: “Missa Chow so cold….” – Mr. Chow, The Hangover Part II
R. Right or left handed: Rightie.
S. Siblings: One younger sister, one older brother.
T: Time you wake up: Before the sun comes up. If I’m lucky, I’ll sleep till 8 a.m. on weekends. I'm convinced I was a farmer or a baker in a past life.
U. Underwear: When I wear pants or short skirts; otherwise, I’m probably commando.
V. Vegetable you hate: Mushrooms make me want to hurl. I recently gave them one more chance but they were still slimy and tasted like dirt.
W. What makes you run late: All of the above: 270/495/295/95/355
X. X-Rays you’ve had: A few years ago, I was in a minor motorcycle accident and got x-rayed. I also get x-rayed during my dental checkups every now and then.
Y. Yummy food that you make: Bulgogi (Korean beef that is OH so good), chili, guacamole, Cowgirl cookies, and red velvet cupcakes.
Z. Zoo animal: Zoos are dumb. I feel so bad for wild animals that are confined. I hope they pull a Rise of the Planet of the Apes someday.
A. Age: 35. I think. Yeah. I’m 35.
B. Bed size: King. Once you’ve gone king, everything else feels like a cot. A king-sized bed is like having your own private island - it’s great.
C. Chore that you hate: Dusting. It is so unfulfilling – as soon as you’re finished, another layer appears.
D. Dogs: I prefer dogs over people. My Boxer, Roach, brings me joy every day.
E. Essential start to your day: Breakfast. I will never understand people who skip this meal on purpose.
F. Favorite color: Toss-up between green and orange.
G. Gold or Silver: Silver. Gold makes my skin look like poop.
H. Height: Between 5’7 & 5'10+ (when I break out the heels).
I. Instruments you play: I used to play clarinet, violin, guitar, and piano. I regret not sticking with the piano because I was really good at it, once upon a time.
J. Job title: LAN (Local Area Network) Administrator
K. Kids: One daughter so far.
L. Live: Germantown. Soon to be Odenton.
M. Mother’s name: My mother's name is Mary Elizabeth. Everyone calls her Mary Beth. She is one of my heroes.
N. Nicknames: Sue but only special people can call me that (please don't assume you are one of them).
O. Overnight hospital stays: Just one when I had Deanna.
P. Pet peeves: People who leave their dog shit right by the pet cleanup station.
Q. Quote from a movie: “Missa Chow so cold….” – Mr. Chow, The Hangover Part II
R. Right or left handed: Rightie.
S. Siblings: One younger sister, one older brother.
T: Time you wake up: Before the sun comes up. If I’m lucky, I’ll sleep till 8 a.m. on weekends. I'm convinced I was a farmer or a baker in a past life.
U. Underwear: When I wear pants or short skirts; otherwise, I’m probably commando.
V. Vegetable you hate: Mushrooms make me want to hurl. I recently gave them one more chance but they were still slimy and tasted like dirt.
W. What makes you run late: All of the above: 270/495/295/95/355
X. X-Rays you’ve had: A few years ago, I was in a minor motorcycle accident and got x-rayed. I also get x-rayed during my dental checkups every now and then.
Y. Yummy food that you make: Bulgogi (Korean beef that is OH so good), chili, guacamole, Cowgirl cookies, and red velvet cupcakes.
Z. Zoo animal: Zoos are dumb. I feel so bad for wild animals that are confined. I hope they pull a Rise of the Planet of the Apes someday.
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