Happy Hump Day

I realized I haven’t done this in awhile. I know it’s the end of Wednesday but it counts! I dig this song and it makes me happy so happy Wednesday all!

Africa by Toto

*hairy eyeball*

We just got home from a birthday feast (so. full.) and turned on the TV. To a damn shopping for Christmas ad. Is it just me or does Christmas advertising come earlier and earlier every year?

Because we were feasting we missed the first night of “V.” Without spoilers – what’d you all think? Good? Bad?

My fave new Twitterer

I’ve been enjoying Twitter for awhile now but I recently learned of a new Twitter feed that has quickly become one of my favorite things.

http://twitter.com/FakeAPStylebook

The AP Stylebook being, of course, the grammatical rules handbook that lots of professional writers refer to. Here’s the one that cracked me up this morning:

STAR WARS Episodes IV-VI are to be referred to as “The Original Trilogy.” Episodes I-III are not to be referred to at all.

If you’re on Twitter I strongly suggest following this genius.

Unbelievable

I cannot believe that it’s November 1. I mean, I really thought it was still June. Where did the time go?

I like this time of year – the weather gets crisp, holidays approach, hockey’s back. It’s good stuff. You know what else is good stuff?

Bugles Caramel. Seriously. Delicious.

I love my husband

I came home from another long day at work tonight to be greeted with the following care package from my wonderful husband:

Perfect.

Another random IM

This morning I logged on to my laptop to get an IM from my random friend.

“I want you to recite Britney Spears lyrics to me. Go!”

Heh. If it had been a request for, I dunno, Madonna or George Michael I’d be all over it. Britney? No way no play!

I don’t even understand this

Andrew Lloyd Webber is unveiling his latest show. It’s a sequel. To Phantom of the Opera. Instead of being at a French opera house, this time the Phantom sets up shop in America. At Coney Island.

*blink*

Really?

You can read more about it here if you want the details.

Shiny New Toy

My husband’s kind of on a roll with pleasing the ladies today.

He got my co-worker, “The Hurricane,” one of these to rock the warehouse:

I admit, I’m jealous. It’s pretty hot.

He did ok by me though. He got me a shiny new Kindle which is charging up right now!

I’ve been eyeing one for awhile but lately I’ve been browsing some hardcover titles and the pricing is pretty good. There are a lot of public domain books for free. And I like the notion of supporting the publishing industry’s foray into, you know, not dying. Do I think I’ll go completely digital? Probably not. The back catalogue isn’t great and honestly, I love the smell and feel of paper. But I am in love with the notion of having a whole lot of books in my purse, especially while I’m traveling.

Anyone else made the jump into e-readers?

Gotta go read!

David Bowie Says Happy Hump Day

We realized at work recently that this song is kinda creepy. Written by Iggy Pop, performed by David Bowie, China Girl:

This site has all the lyrics plus some guesses as to what the song is really about. Good luck getting it out of your head!

Baseballin’ Saturday

We drove up to San Francisco today to watch the Giants and Cubs play some baseball. The weather was GORGEOUS.

We had terrific seats.

The game itself sucked but we had a good time anyway. Two things of note. This fellow has a really unfortunate first name.

Look it up if you’re not familiar with it. But here is a hint. It reminds me of the thing on this guy’s chin:

I’m just sayin.’ A few more pics on my flickr.