Monday, January 29, 2007
Please note
In case it matters to you, my home e-mail address has changed. It is no longer kara337@adelphia.net. It is now kara337comcast.net. So send me something fabulous.
Saturday, January 27, 2007
The wacked-out soundtrack of my life
If your life was a movie, what would the soundtrack be?
So, here's how it works:
1. Open your library (iTunes, Winamp, Media Player, iPod, etc)
2. Put it on shuffle
3. Press play
4. For every question, type the song that's playing
5. When you go to a new question, press the next button
6. Don't lie and try to pretend you're cool... (if you read my answers you will clearly see I didn't lie... Color Me Badd, Bel Biv DeVoe...)
7. When you're finished post as a bulletin and see what other people say!
Opening Credits
Sweet Sensation :: "Love Child"
Waking Up
Shai :: "Comforter"
First Day of School
Seduction :: "You're My One and Only"
Falling in Love
Down :: "Swan Song"
Fight Song
Mase :: "Breathe, Stretch, Shake"
Breaking Up
Fleetwood Mac :: "Go Your Own Way"
Prom
Deftones :: "Bored"
Life
Deftones :: "Engine No. 9"
Driving
Motorhead :: "Fight"
Flashback
Samantha Fox :: "I Wanna Have Some Fun" (YES.)
Getting Back Together
Fleetwood Mac:: "Tusk"
Wedding
Motorhead :: "Life's a Bitch" (NICE.)
Party
Wu Tang Clan:: "Method Man"
Birth of A Child
Color Me Badd :: "Thinkin' Back" (Yes, I have that on my iPod. Don't laugh.)
Final Battle
Rebel Meets Rebel :: "Heart Worn Highway"
Funeral Song
Bel Biv DeVoe :: "Do Me" (That's freaking awesome.)
Ending Credits
Carl Orff (composer) :: (from "Carmina Burana") "O Fortuna" (How dramatic, especially after "Do Me"!)
So, here's how it works:
1. Open your library (iTunes, Winamp, Media Player, iPod, etc)
2. Put it on shuffle
3. Press play
4. For every question, type the song that's playing
5. When you go to a new question, press the next button
6. Don't lie and try to pretend you're cool... (if you read my answers you will clearly see I didn't lie... Color Me Badd, Bel Biv DeVoe...)
7. When you're finished post as a bulletin and see what other people say!
Opening Credits
Sweet Sensation :: "Love Child"
Waking Up
Shai :: "Comforter"
First Day of School
Seduction :: "You're My One and Only"
Falling in Love
Down :: "Swan Song"
Fight Song
Mase :: "Breathe, Stretch, Shake"
Breaking Up
Fleetwood Mac :: "Go Your Own Way"
Prom
Deftones :: "Bored"
Life
Deftones :: "Engine No. 9"
Driving
Motorhead :: "Fight"
Flashback
Samantha Fox :: "I Wanna Have Some Fun" (YES.)
Getting Back Together
Fleetwood Mac:: "Tusk"
Wedding
Motorhead :: "Life's a Bitch" (NICE.)
Party
Wu Tang Clan:: "Method Man"
Birth of A Child
Color Me Badd :: "Thinkin' Back" (Yes, I have that on my iPod. Don't laugh.)
Final Battle
Rebel Meets Rebel :: "Heart Worn Highway"
Funeral Song
Bel Biv DeVoe :: "Do Me" (That's freaking awesome.)
Ending Credits
Carl Orff (composer) :: (from "Carmina Burana") "O Fortuna" (How dramatic, especially after "Do Me"!)
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
HD love
Yay! Allie left me a comment. Yay yay yay yay! It gives me hope that the Big Trouble is back. Horray!
Allie left me a comment about HDTV. I am in love with my HDTV. It's always such a happy surprise when shows are actually broadcast in HD. I'm getting so sick of watching "American Idol." Three to four hours a week is overkill, but I have to watch for Reality Check. But it's in HD, so that makes it so much more entertaining. NASCAR starts in 17 days. Now that just might bring me to HD tears, I'll be so happy. I CAN'T WAIT! The cars are going to be zooming around me in my living room. All 56 inches of them.
Allie left me a comment about HDTV. I am in love with my HDTV. It's always such a happy surprise when shows are actually broadcast in HD. I'm getting so sick of watching "American Idol." Three to four hours a week is overkill, but I have to watch for Reality Check. But it's in HD, so that makes it so much more entertaining. NASCAR starts in 17 days. Now that just might bring me to HD tears, I'll be so happy. I CAN'T WAIT! The cars are going to be zooming around me in my living room. All 56 inches of them.
Friday, January 19, 2007
Bleep bla bleep bleep bleep
I feel like I should post more often. I don't have much to say. Well, I do, but it's kinda Debbie Downer. (Grandma's in the hospital and I'm totally sick.) See, told ya so. Oh, and my best friend will be 30 tomorrow. That's not meant to be Debbie Downer. I think it's exciting! But I'm happy she gets to go first. That also means we've been friends for basically half our lives. How crazy is that?
Anyway, I'll play the survey game to fill some space... if anyone's looking.
1. How old will you be in five years?
34.
2. Do you think you will be married by then?
I hope so, but we will see!
3. How tall are you?
5-foot-6.
4. Who was the last person you called?
Igor.
5. Who was the last person to call you?
Katie.
6. What was the last text message you received?
K, sent you IM.
7. Do you have any pets?
My boy will always be in my heart.
8. What were you doing at 12am last night?
Sleeping.
9. Are your parents married/separated/divorced?
Married. And I am thankful for it.
10. When is the last time you saw your mom?
About an hour ago.
11. What color are your eyes?
Blue and gray.
12. What do you like most about winter?
When it snows on the weekend and I can find an unplowed parking lot to take the R32 to play.
13. What do you like about the summer?
When it stays light outside until 9 p.m.
14. What do you like about spring?
The first day I can open the windows and sunroof.
15. How many states have you lived in?
Two -- Connecticut and New York, but I did live in the D.R. for a few months, too.
16. How many cities/towns have you lived in?
Three -- Shelton, New York City and Santiago. And Storrs, if you count college.
17. Do you prefer shoes, socks, or bare feet?
Baref eet.
18. Are you a social person?
Depends on who I'm around, but not overly social.
19. What was the last thing you ate?
A piece of sausage pizza. And I can't stop drinking the Gatorade. So dehydrated.
20. What is your favorite ice cream?
Something peanut butter and chocolate.
21. What kind of jelly do you like on your PB & J sandwich?
Grape.
22. Do you like coffee?
Oh yes.
23. Would you rather sleep with someone else or alone?
With someone, especially when he doesn't snore!
24 Do you sleep on a certain side of the bed?
Yes.
25. Do you know how to play poker?
Not really.
26. Do you like to cuddle?
Best part of the day.
27. Do you want kids?
I think so.
28. Have you ever gotten stitches?
No, knock on wood.
29. Have you ever ridden in an ambulance?
No.
30. Do you prefer an ocean or a pool?
Pool. Ocean creatures scare me.
31. Do you prefer a window seat or an aisle seats?
Window.
32. Do you know how to drive a stick?
Yes.
33. Do you wear any jewelry 24/7?
Diamond earrings and pendant from Igor. :)
34. What is your favorite TV show?
How dare you make me choose one? Home Movies, The Office (American), The Amazing Race.
35. Can you roll your tongue?
Yes.
36. Do you sleep with stuffed animals?
Yes! A few!
37. What is the main ring tone on your phone?
Some quiet technoish song, but usually it's on vibrate.
38. What color are your bedroom walls?
White.
39. Do you turn off the water while you brush your teeth?
I try to otherwise I feel guilty.
40. Do you sleep with your closet doors opened or closed?
Closed, always. It's a thing with me.
41. Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of killer bees?
A snuggly bear!
42. What do you dip a chicken nugget in?
Sweet and sour sauce.
43. What is your favorite food?
Grandma's homemade pierogi.
44. Can you change the oil on a car?
Sadly, no.
45. Have you ever gotten a speeding ticket?
No, KNOCK ON WOOD!
46. Have you ever run out of gas?
No, KNOCK ON WOOD!
47. What is your usual bedtime?
11ish on a school night!
48. Do you read the paper?
Online, but not religiously. Bad Kara!
Anyway, I'll play the survey game to fill some space... if anyone's looking.
1. How old will you be in five years?
34.
2. Do you think you will be married by then?
I hope so, but we will see!
3. How tall are you?
5-foot-6.
4. Who was the last person you called?
Igor.
5. Who was the last person to call you?
Katie.
6. What was the last text message you received?
K, sent you IM.
7. Do you have any pets?
My boy will always be in my heart.
8. What were you doing at 12am last night?
Sleeping.
9. Are your parents married/separated/divorced?
Married. And I am thankful for it.
10. When is the last time you saw your mom?
About an hour ago.
11. What color are your eyes?
Blue and gray.
12. What do you like most about winter?
When it snows on the weekend and I can find an unplowed parking lot to take the R32 to play.
13. What do you like about the summer?
When it stays light outside until 9 p.m.
14. What do you like about spring?
The first day I can open the windows and sunroof.
15. How many states have you lived in?
Two -- Connecticut and New York, but I did live in the D.R. for a few months, too.
16. How many cities/towns have you lived in?
Three -- Shelton, New York City and Santiago. And Storrs, if you count college.
17. Do you prefer shoes, socks, or bare feet?
Baref eet.
18. Are you a social person?
Depends on who I'm around, but not overly social.
19. What was the last thing you ate?
A piece of sausage pizza. And I can't stop drinking the Gatorade. So dehydrated.
20. What is your favorite ice cream?
Something peanut butter and chocolate.
21. What kind of jelly do you like on your PB & J sandwich?
Grape.
22. Do you like coffee?
Oh yes.
23. Would you rather sleep with someone else or alone?
With someone, especially when he doesn't snore!
24 Do you sleep on a certain side of the bed?
Yes.
25. Do you know how to play poker?
Not really.
26. Do you like to cuddle?
Best part of the day.
27. Do you want kids?
I think so.
28. Have you ever gotten stitches?
No, knock on wood.
29. Have you ever ridden in an ambulance?
No.
30. Do you prefer an ocean or a pool?
Pool. Ocean creatures scare me.
31. Do you prefer a window seat or an aisle seats?
Window.
32. Do you know how to drive a stick?
Yes.
33. Do you wear any jewelry 24/7?
Diamond earrings and pendant from Igor. :)
34. What is your favorite TV show?
How dare you make me choose one? Home Movies, The Office (American), The Amazing Race.
35. Can you roll your tongue?
Yes.
36. Do you sleep with stuffed animals?
Yes! A few!
37. What is the main ring tone on your phone?
Some quiet technoish song, but usually it's on vibrate.
38. What color are your bedroom walls?
White.
39. Do you turn off the water while you brush your teeth?
I try to otherwise I feel guilty.
40. Do you sleep with your closet doors opened or closed?
Closed, always. It's a thing with me.
41. Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of killer bees?
A snuggly bear!
42. What do you dip a chicken nugget in?
Sweet and sour sauce.
43. What is your favorite food?
Grandma's homemade pierogi.
44. Can you change the oil on a car?
Sadly, no.
45. Have you ever gotten a speeding ticket?
No, KNOCK ON WOOD!
46. Have you ever run out of gas?
No, KNOCK ON WOOD!
47. What is your usual bedtime?
11ish on a school night!
48. Do you read the paper?
Online, but not religiously. Bad Kara!
Sunday, January 07, 2007
A few things...
1. What do I do with all my leftover candy canes? Other than the usual use them as stirrers in hot chocolate, bake them into cookies, etc.?
2. We got a 56-inch HDTV. Football looks so good, I'm suddenly a NFL fan. I can't wait for NASCAR. It's like a month to the Bud Shootout. It's going to be like live Kasey Kahne in my living room.
3. I can't believe "The O.C." is being canceled. Mischa must be laughing. I'm not.
2. We got a 56-inch HDTV. Football looks so good, I'm suddenly a NFL fan. I can't wait for NASCAR. It's like a month to the Bud Shootout. It's going to be like live Kasey Kahne in my living room.
3. I can't believe "The O.C." is being canceled. Mischa must be laughing. I'm not.
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
'06 wrap-up
I stole this from myself, from last year...
MY 2006
1) WAS 2006 A GOOD YEAR FOR YOU?
Aside from a few low moments, yes.
2) WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE MOMENT OF THE YEAR?
Probably witnessing Igor's joy driving on the Autobahn and into Wolfsburg, Germany, for the first time.
3) WHAT WAS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE MOMENT OF THE YEAR?
Losing my baby puppy.
4) WHERE WERE YOU WHEN 2006 BEGAN?
Stamford.
5) WHO WERE YOU WITH?
With Igor and his family.
6) WHERE WILL YOU BE WHEN 2006 ENDS?
2006 is officially over, and again, Stamford with Igor's family. But that was only for like an hour, and we almost didn't make it. Otherwise we were in Shelton all night deep frying everything.
7) WHO WILL YOU BE WITH WHEN 2006 ENDS?
See above.
8) DID YOU KEEP YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTION OF 2006?
Um, no? I don't remember what they were.
9) DO YOU HAVE A NEW YEARS RESOLUTION FOR 2007?
Keeping up Big Trouble and being healthier. Right.
10) DID YOU FALL IN LOVE IN 2006?
A little more every day!
11) IF YES, WITH WHO?
Igor.
12) DID THEY KNOW?
If he doesn't know by now, we're in trouble.
13) ARE YOU STILL IN LOVE WITH THEM?
Definitely.
14) DO YOU REGRET IT?
No.
15) DID YOU BREAK UP WITH ANYONE IN 2006?
No.
16) DID YOU MAKE NEW FRIENDS IN 2006?
Yes.
17) WHO ARE YOUR FAVORITE NEW FRIENDS?
Work friends!
18) WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE MONTH OF 2006?
Probably June, since I spent half of it in Europe.
19) DID YOU TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE U.S. IN 2006?
Yes -- Hungary, Germany, Austria.
20) HOW MANY DIFFERENT STATES DID YOU TRAVEL TO IN 2006?
13? New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachussetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Georgia, South Carolina, Colorado, Nevada, California.
21) DID YOU LOSE ANYBODY CLOSE TO YOU IN 2006?
Yes.
22) DID YOU MISS ANYBODY IN 2006?
Yes. Above.
23) WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE OF 2006?
"Talldega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby."
24) WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE SONG OF 2006?
I have to love that "Laffy Taffy" and all its ridiculousness.
25) WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE RECORD OF 2006?
Ummmm... I want the new Daughtry album, but I haven't gotten it yet. But I imagine I'll like it?
26) HOW MANY CONCERTS DID YOU SEE IN 2006?
One? Why do I remember none?
27) DID YOU HAVE A FAVORITE CONCERT IN 2006?
Does "The Price is Right" show in Vegas count?
28) DID YOU DRINK A LOT OF ALCOHOL IN 2006?
No. What happened?!
29) DID YOU DO A LOT OF DRUGS IN 2006?
How about none.
30) HOW MANY PEOPLE DID YOU SLEEP WITH IN 2006?
One.
31) DID YOU DO ANYTHING YOU ARE ASHAMED OF IN 2006?
I'm sure.
32) WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST LIE YOU TOLD IN 2006?
I don't lie. :)
33) WHAT WAS THE WORST LIE SOMEONE TOLD YOU IN 2006?
"I got a divorce." What a classic.
34) DID YOU TREAT SOMEBODY BADLY IN 2006?
Same answer as last year: I never try to treat people badly, but I can get snotty and it's not nice.
35) DID SOMEBODY TREAT YOU BADLY IN 2006?
Not necessarially, but I don't like being taken advantage of, and I don't like when people think I'm clueless, because they've both happened last year.
36) HOW MUCH MONEY DID YOU SPEND IN 2006?
HAHAHAHAHA. I'm not counting the pennies.
37) WHAT WAS YOUR PROUDEST MOMENT OF 2006?
Seeing Igor graduate from college.
38) WHAT WAS YOUR MOST EMBARASSING MOMENT OF 2006?
I'm sure I did something drunk and silly. Who knows.
39) IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME TO ANY MOMENT OF 2006 AND CHANGE SOMETHING, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Losing my boy.
40) WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR 2007?
Watching my parents' new HDTV until my eyes fall out. ... OK, that's not good. What am I saying? It's AWESOME and completely true.
Yeah. Um... being healthier, setting some realistic goals before turning 30 (gasp), paying attention to money matters, watching my dearest old friend Evy get married to ML, and finding somewhere fabulous to celebrate my 30th and my brother's 40th birthdays this year. And I have to make a better effort to remember to not take my blessings and my loved ones for granted.
Monday, January 01, 2007
007, Bond Girl-style
Happy New Year!
For the Belgian New Year's Eve party we bought a deep fryer to make fresh French fries. I feel like I am covered in a layer of vegetable oil. I think my clothes smell. And I'm full like I've just been at the Big E, eating for six hours straight. Tonight we made French fries, fried ravioli and a few deep fried Twinkies. Joanne makes us keep the deep fryer outside -- no white trash stinky frying smell in the house allowed. Too bad.
Anyway, I decided that updating my Blogger should be my New Year's Resolution. Maybe I'll keep it. But then again, my other New Year's Resolution is to be healthier. Since I have been deep frying everything in sight, that's not starting off so good.
p.s. In case you were wondering, Twinkies are like sponges, and when they're deep fried, they're like three times their weight, thanks to the oil. And I swear they're sweeter and smaller than they were when I was a kid, although they're still awesome. But I wouldn't necessarially recommend deep frying them.
p.p.s. The old flames of Big Trouble are long gone with the new Blogger. How do you like the new format?
For the Belgian New Year's Eve party we bought a deep fryer to make fresh French fries. I feel like I am covered in a layer of vegetable oil. I think my clothes smell. And I'm full like I've just been at the Big E, eating for six hours straight. Tonight we made French fries, fried ravioli and a few deep fried Twinkies. Joanne makes us keep the deep fryer outside -- no white trash stinky frying smell in the house allowed. Too bad.
Anyway, I decided that updating my Blogger should be my New Year's Resolution. Maybe I'll keep it. But then again, my other New Year's Resolution is to be healthier. Since I have been deep frying everything in sight, that's not starting off so good.
p.s. In case you were wondering, Twinkies are like sponges, and when they're deep fried, they're like three times their weight, thanks to the oil. And I swear they're sweeter and smaller than they were when I was a kid, although they're still awesome. But I wouldn't necessarially recommend deep frying them.
p.p.s. The old flames of Big Trouble are long gone with the new Blogger. How do you like the new format?
