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on the jukebox: “Red Light” by Jonny Lang

I saw this on Chelle’s site and thought “What a good way to start 2004!” 😉

Five Good Things That Happened To Me In 2003
1. Getting my tattoo
2. Pictures with Mark Mulder and Tim Hudson
3. Watching Mulder pitch from Luxury suite 32 in my Mulder jersey
4. Chats with my favorite fellow
5. Going to CancunFive Movies I Really Enjoyed In 2003
1. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2. Pirates of the Caribbean
3. Freaky Friday
4. Finding Nemo
5. The Matrix Reloaded

Hey, that was fun!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

We watched the local news for all the festivities. I miss seeing the San Francisco stuff. We get shots of Stockton and Sacramento out here in the Valley. Woohoo. 😛 I was personally glad to get home safe after work. Yes, I worked. But at least I was home for the turn of the new year. 🙂

I hope everyone had a lovely time celebrating…

on the jukebox: “Heart of Mine” by Norah Jones

It’s almost 0900 hrs as I start this and I know I should do a reflection on the year that will end soon. If it’s incoherent, it’s because I’m still a little sleepy. 😉

OUR MOVE TO THE CENTRAL VALLEY…

We hit the year mark in December. I must say, I really do love our house. It’s just right! I still don’t like the commute very much, but I’ve gotten used to the curves of the road and sometimes the drive becomes an automatic thing for me. I like that.

BASEBALL…

It seems as though more of my months are spent thinking about baseball. The A’s Fan Fest was in February and we attended, of course. After spring training, the 2003 season was upon us and once again my attention flowed right into the game.

My regard for Mark Mulder grew and everytime he was on the mound, I’d hold my breath. Would this be the day that my story’s end would come true? He came close a couple of times, but never to the perfect end. My cousins and I did the Photo Day again, even though it was a Yankees game and the crowd was huge. It turned out to be Mulder’s last win of the season, a most groovy game won in the bottom of the ninth. It was so exciting!

The A’s season ended in agonizing disappointment, yet again. But it was still a good year for them. I try and stay optimistic…

NURTURING ONLINE FRIENDSHIPS, CHANGES AT WORK…

My friend and I started IMing each other this year (is that right?). Now, it doesn’t sound like a big deal when it’s said like that, but if you know who the friend is, then it might make you smile. 😉

I guess I’ve been a good fangirl, not too obsessive and just the right amount of admiration. I know I’m EXTREMELY lucky to get updates on my most favorite fellow (that would be William Gregory Lee, in case you’re wondering). He’s such a SWEET man. I adore him!

I’ve been at the jail for almost eight years now. People I’ve worked with began to retire in 2003. The biggest personal impact was Dale’s retirement. I wish there were more of his kind out there. He was the perfect mix of professionalism and kindness. And he knew his stuff! I know he’s enjoying his retirement. But I definitely miss his presence in the office.

Mike also left us to find adventure in Florida. Even though he thinks he can be replaced, well, he can’t. No one can ever be as wonderful and helpful and funny as him. I miss him much, but I’m glad we’re keeping in touch.

TIIC (the idiots in charge) changed things around in the office without ever consulting the people who actually work in the office. Why do I even care? Still, it brought us bail boy and I can’t complain about that too much. All hail TIIC! 😛

It’s been a great year for meeting more people online. The whole blog thing has really opened up the online world for me. I’m so glad to have such lovely blogs to read. You are all GROOVAY! I can’t wait to see what we’re all going to write about in 2004. 😀

FAMILY, FRIENDS, THE REAL STUFF

I’m not a good friend, I think. I don’t keep in touch with my “real life” friends as I should. But I do care! Time just seems to slip from me.

Congrats to Jessica and Matt on their move to their very own place. I’m very happy for the two of you!… Many congratulations to Missy and Jeff on their engagement. I can’t wait until the wedding. I’m going to take so many pictures!… Debbie and Jason, I still can’t believe you’re not together. I wish the both of you happiness… Many good wishes to Jeff and his bride. I know you’ll make a good husband. You’re such a good guy. Your wife is a lucky lady… Woohoo to Christine and Kevin! You two have got your house and the wedding plans are gearing up. Christine, your dress is most lovely and I can’t wait until the wedding. So much fun!…

I got to see my sister and meet her boyfriend just last month. Glen, you’re a groovy guy and I look forward to seeing you again. Sheilah, I MISS YOU! I wish you weren’t so far away. Alas…

My in-laws have been most generous. They are lovely people. J

I need to see my family more, especially my parents…

Our vacation in Cancun was GREAT. Definitely something to look back on. I loved being there. I loved being away from here.

OBSESSIONS RENEWED, CREATED…

Baseball. I’m still into baseball! I like it though. It keeps me sane in an insane way. LOL!… Boys at work. I’ve still got my number one, but a new one wants to be ranked. I give it a couple of months. Maybe… ORLANDO BLOOM. What is wrong with me? Yes, he’s perfect in his own way. But why do I have to notice it?!… LORD OF THE RINGS. I should have watched The Two Towers in the theatre, but the extended version was to die for! And The Return of the King ROCKED! Everyone should go and see it. Legolas. Eomer. Aragorn. Beautiful scenes. Tears flowing. HAIL TO LOTR!!!… Mark Mulder. Wait, he goes with the baseball thing. Barry Zito. He tickles me and now he’s friends with my friend. NO FAIR! But it gives me an “in” when I see him again? LOL!…

LOOKING FORWARD FOR JUST A MOMENT…

Write that book… Hawaii!!!… A wedding in St. Felicitas… Baby? Make a baby!… BASEBALL SEASON in luxury suites? Yes, must do that!… Another picture with Mark Mulder? I think I can do it. One with Barry Zito? That would be cool…

I could write more, but I’ve got to get ready for work. Blah!

A most wonderful New Year to all of you! Have fun, be safe. Come back in one piece. 😉

on the jukebox: “I Swear” by John Michael Montgomery

Baseball first: Eckersley did it all, a baseball perspective by Mychael Urban. Eck was one of the first baseball players I remember from the beginning of my baseball watching. He’s up for the Hall of Fame this year. Is there any way he can’t get it? Better not be! 😛

Toy soldiers unite! – I always forget to remember the Nutcracker. Alas, I missed Zito. Oh well. The reporter gives a good rundown. And the pictures are funny. 😉

EIGHT EIGHT SEVEN SEVEN

When young men are cocky they can come off as d–kheads. Of course, I never get the d–khead treatment. Perhaps it’s because I make allowances for arrogant behavior. Or maybe the cocky young man in question treats me differently. It’s something to ponder.

This time it was “How are you, Noble?” as he walked past my cubicle. I answered in like. Apparently we were both okay. 😉 Later, we were both in the copy room. I chatted him up as he tried to make copies. I don’t know where his mind was, but he got confused with the stuff he needed to copy. Flustered? Well, I’m sure it wasn’t because of me. 😛

And before I set off for lunch, I wished him fun for his New Year’s. “Be safe,” I said. “Never,” he replied. I wish him safe journey nonetheless. I wonder if it’s here he’s going for New Year’s Eve…

EF and I both did a little sigh that made us both laugh because of something we both heard. It’s fun giggling with someone about the same thing. 😉

Looks like Flight 90 out of Oakland is on time for NY. In air at an altitude of 37000 feet and ground speed of 554 KTS. (The internet, such information!)

THANKS FOR THE TAGS AND COMMENTS!

First up, Marci. She’s a Yankees fan. Ye gods! But even though I’m a Yankee hater (sorry Marci!), I promise not to get in your face about it. I think we can all live together in baseball harmony. Rivalries are good. 😉 I added Marci to the links a few days ago…

Irish, thanks for the tag! Your site is way cool and I’ve added your link too.

Heather, thanks for coming by! Green is my favorite color for various reasons and I find it easier to read against black backgrounds. 😉 I can’t wait to see how your site evolves. Looks great so far!

Sharon of Toronto, I am in love with your current ORLANDO BLOOM layout. It’s doing nothing to cure me of him, but it’s doing everything to draw me under his spell. Like I need more to convince me to love him. I think I need to join an Orlando fanlisting or something. LOL! And yes, isn’t my dog Saffy just precious? I’ve got a black lab too. She’s the good dog. 😉

All this talk of Orlando has induced me to post a screencap from POTC…

MORE PLUGS, ETC

I haven’t mentioned this, have I? You can also find me blogging at the following:

IN CLOSETS WITH OUR MEN… a blog for baseball fangirls
I’m known as “Mrs. Mulder” at the blog. I think I’m the oldest and I think I’m the only one who’s actually married. But obviously not to a Mr. Mulder. LOL! Because how weird would that be? 😛 Anyhoo, it’s all for fun and stories, so don’t think we’re strange. And we know our baseball, so don’t mess with us! 😛

LED’S ADVENTURES IN FLORIDA – My former co-worker and friend moved to Florida in November. I finally got the blog put together and he’s now posting. I post emails he sends. Eventually, I’d like it to be the place for all of us who know him to read up on his adventures. 😀

AND THEN I CAME HOME…

Thank goodness, no rain and just a bit of wind. When I turned on our street, I saw three cop cars in front of our neighbor’s house. What the heck was that all about?! Blah!…

on the jukebox: “The Grass is Blue” by Norah Jones

Actually, it’s Tuesday now, eh?

EIGHT EIGHT SEVEN SEVEN

[Vikkicar, you’re right about the EIGHT EIGHT SEVEN SEVEN. 😉 ]

Mondays. Blah. But this Monday was chocolate. As in a ten pound slab of chocolate in our muster room. Wowsers! I only had a piece during muster and I was on a chocolate high before dinner. EF was also feeling the chocolate. We were both being silly, especially when the bail boy talked to us. 😛 He probably thought we were nuts. Oh well!

And can I just say that camera phones are jammin’? Well, they are! 😉 Especially when you can beam the image to a PDA. Yeah baby. 😀 And EF, you’re a brave gal. I owe you! Oh, and DV thanks for use of your camera phone. 😉 [Like anyone at work reads this weblog!] Too bad I can’t put that picture up here. 😉

I was greeted with a loud “Hey Noble, how are you?” when I passed by. We chatted for a second, then back to my desk I went. He’s going to be on a Jet Blue tomorrow (today). Perhaps I’m too much of an eavesdropper…

I LOVE THAT ORLANDO BLOOM PHOTO

What the hell is it about him?! I just don’t understand. Is it that I just like his Will Turner? Actually, I like Legolas too. (Something slightly wild about his cool and quiet Super Elf.) I found a picture of him in a green shirt with an yellow “A” on the left. The “A” was like the A’s “A.” There’s another picture of his back in the same shirt and it had “22” on it. Of course, it made me think of Eric Byrnes. Now, was it an A’s t-shirt or am I just totally trippin’? 😛

I love the way my layout looks. I just love that Orlando is the first thing you see. With that ring between his lips. Maybe when I get over him (or at least the picture), I’ll do a different layout. Until then (perhaps baseball season), Orlando it is…

Sharon, I haven’t seen the GQ in person yet. I might want to buy it if I see it. Oh no! I keep hoping this is just a phase. But what if it isn’t? What if I’m destined to like Orlando Bloom forever? Oh the torture! The exquisite agony!

MY DOGGIE IS HERE WITH ME…

Saffy is on the loveseat here in the computer room. She’s never up there while I’m on the computer this time of night. I just had to take a picture of her.

This is Saffy chillin’ on the loveseat…

I love my doggie girls. I think Meggie is in the bedroom snoring away…

on the jukebox: “Turn Me On” by Norah Jones

Everytime I think all is well with this subdomain, I try and access it and NOTHING. I’m getting a “cannot find server” message when I try and access through the web browser. Strangely enough, I am able to still get email and I can still access through FTP. What kind of strange crap is that? Of course, who knows if this will publish when I hit Post & Publish. Alas.

It’s cold and the skies are gray out there. Is it supposed to rain? I hope if yes that it waits until I get to work. I hate driving in the rain! 😛

Now let’s see if this publishes…

on the jukebox: “Secret” by Maroon 5

I’ve given into my OBloom thing. Maybe it’s just the picture that utterly intrigues me. But does anyone really care? Isn’t it just too lovely a picture to not feature? Yes, that’s what I thought. 😉

We watched football today. Jamal Lewis didn’t break that rushing record. Oh well. The Colts won on a field goal in the last seconds of the game. Right, when is it baseball season?

Oh, we also watched IDENTITY. Interesting movie. John Cusack was good in it. But then again, he’s always good.

And because I adore my WGL very much…

Darn it, it’s Monday already! Blah…

on the jukebox: “Romancin’ the Blues” by Linda Eder

We got a couple of gift cards for Blockbuster, so we headed there today since I have been looking for Wolves of Wall Street since Halloween. Even though I was advised to pass on buying the movie (“Don’t waste your money,” he said.), I knew I was going to get it. Well, they had it! Of course, I just had to get it. Blockbuster is running a buy two get one free for the pre-viewed DVDs, so essentially, I got the movie for free. So I didn’t spend any money on it. LOL!

Now why would I want such a movie?

William Gregory Lee as Jeffrey Allen in WOLVES OF WALL STREET

My most favorite fellow in the world (besides the hubby) is in the movie! William Gregory Lee is reason enough for me to get a movie I probably wouldn’t normally pick up. 😛 I don’t care if the movie sucks. LOL! I haven’t watched it yet, but I did do some screencaps for fun.

He got the job…