Moonlit Jazz

1. What food do you like that most people hate?
Sushi. (The husband doesn’t like it at all!) And I like dinuguan (pork cooked in pork blood), which probably sounds disgusting to people who aren’t Filipino or who are vegetarians. Ha!

2. What food do you hate that most people love?
I don’t think there’s anything I really won’t eat. LOL!

3. What famous person, whom many people may find attractive, is most unappealing to you?
Christina Aguilera. I dig her “bad girl” image and although she’s got a cute face, I don’t see how men can find her attractive. That’s just me!

4. What famous person, whom many people may find unappealing, do you find attractive?
Oddly enough, I do find a lot of people attractive, but I can’t think of one who might be considered unappealing. Horrible! Umm, Dave Grohl. Yeah, I think he rocks!

5. What popular trend baffles you?
People who are famous for no reason at all, except for perhaps being rich? Take the Hilton sisters, for instance. What exactly is their claim to fame? Models? Heiresses to the Hilton empire? WHO CARES? The only thing that makes me take an interest is the fact that they’re the nieces of Kim Richards, who was Tia on Escape to Witch Mountain.

My last moments today with my friend Mike…

I can’t believe I was at a loss at what to say to you, my friend. I think I might have cried if I had said more than I did. I almost started crying when I was going down K-line. So silly!

But as you said, it’s NOT goodbye. We’ll see each other again. And until then, technology allows us to keep in touch. Although I suppose we could be old-fashioned and write letters and postcards. 😉

I don’t know how many times I can say it, but each time I do say it, I mean it– I’m going to miss you! Who’s going to laugh at me when I cuss out the courts? Who’s going to drop the random movie quotes? What was it today, Office Space? 😉 And who’s going to bring that bit of sunshine into the office?

Mike, you’re silly and sweet and a good man. I love that we got to get to know you. THANK YOU for everything, for all your help and for your friendship.

Now, spread your wings and fly!

Listening to “La Razón de Mi Ser” by Carlos Ponce

I’M GOING TO MISS YOU SO MUCH!!! I know, I’ll see you again tomorrow (well, today), but thinking that it will be the last time is making me so sad.

I guess I will take the time right now to say how much a pleasure it has been to work with you. You have been a ray of sunshine and laughter in that dungeon we call work. How the heck are we going to go on without you? A most wonderful part of my daily life will be missing. You brought balance to our work group. You made us all smile. And you are one of the most hardworking people I know.

I’m going to miss your random movie quotes. (Boondock Saints?!) I’m going to miss the treats you bring to work. I’m going to miss talking about anything and everything with you. Baseball, movies, corndogs, ideas, work, etc.

I’m going to miss you.

I wish you well, my friend. I hope you have a wonderful adventure! Enjoy each and every moment that life presents to you. Savor it, take it all in stride, and learn from it. Live, laugh, love! And be safe. And don’t be afraid to come back home. And STAY IN TOUCH!

Listening to “Absolutely Zero” by Jason Mraz

Read about it! Congratulations to Chavez! 😀 I just love hearing baseball news.

Hey Jen, I think three 80-minute CDs constitute a variety of Christmas music, eh? LOL! See, a sucker for Christmas music! I hope my co-workers don’t get sick of me and my music. 😛

Yes, I’m burning yet another Christmas CD. Think I’ll burn myself out on the holiday tunes? 😉 I think not. But I can’t believe I gathered up enough songs to do another CD. Hmm…

Work was not so bad today. I was very surprised. I got annoyed after dinner, but Valerie (yes, another Valerie) helped me by pulling my files and it was a HUGE thing. I finished my work by 2100 hrs! And on a Monday too. Very cool.

Sharon, thanks for your lovely comments on my dog. Isn’t she just too cute? I think she got the best of Nicky and Lucy. 😀 And Karl’s kiss is something I will always remember. I wouldn’t mind one from Orlando too. I loved him in Pirates of the Caribbean! 😉

The Power Peanut visited us again. This time it was more informational than anything. I held my tongue. It’s best that way…

And I must say, I LOVE MY BLACKBERRY! After all the transports were in, I turned on the messenger service on my Blackberry and lo, my friend was online! Well, I just had to bother him and say hello. We had a quick chat. I thanked him for the stuff he sent me. He told me that a movie I wanted to see wasn’t worth my money. (But of course, I still want to see it!) I just love technology! 😀

The lovely thing, of course, is that no one can tell me that I can’t use my device. It isn’t connected to my work station and it’s not getting in the way of my work. And really, no one knows what I’m doing unless they’re standing behind me and looking over my shoulder. So HA! LOL!

Listening to “Christmas Dreaming” by Harry Connick Jr.

I’m not looking forward to driving the drive to work. I hope it doesn’t rain while I’m driving and I hope everyone drives safely…

Time goes by so swiftly! With the cold weather suddenly here and the holidays fast approaching, I feel this strange rush to get things done. I always want to have my Christmas presents bought before December, but I just don’t see it happening. Am I too lazy? No motivation. Plus it gets harder and harder every year to think of new things to buy!

Sharon (if you’re reading this), I met Karl Urban back in 1998 and last saw him in person in 2001. He was Cupid and Caesar on the tv shows Xena and Hercules and he did the convention thing for awhile. He kissed me! On the cheek, but still! He’s got this gorgeous voice and wicked sense of humor and if you like accents, his Kiwi accent will make you swoon. 😉 You can read more about my Karl adventures at my pages for the Pasadena 2001 convention and the Sacramento 1998 convention.

I love the holiday season too, Chelle. But time does a weird thing during the days before Christmas and New Year’s. You’re distracted by all the shopping and preparing, then when the day finally comes, you wish it could last forever. At least, that’s how it is with me. And you just never have enough time to enjoy all the Christmas music. I think that’s why I’m going to start listening now. 😀

The older you get, the faster time goes, Amy. It’s crazy! So I try and enjoy every moment. Especially when it’s baseball season. LOL!

Lucy, looking smaller than she really is.

That’s Lucy up here. She and Nicky (the dog in yesterday’s post) are the parents of my doggie Saffy.

Saffy needing a grooming…

And that’s Saffy. She needs a grooming! Ye gods. 😛

Time for me to get ready for work. Blah!

Listening to “If Every Day Could Be Christmas” by 98 Degrees

Where has the time gone?! And why didn’t I realize the month changed yesterday? 😛

I burned two (yes, TWO) CDs of Christmas songs. I’m a SUCKER for Christmas songs. Last year, Lee Ann Womack came out with a lovely CD called The Season of Romance. This year Harry Connick Jr. came out with Harry for the Holidays. I also bought The Great Holiday Classics by the American Idols and Jim Brickman’s Peace. See, a sucker for holiday music. I’m sure I’m going to get my co-workers sick of it way before Christmas…

I think I’m enjoying all this cold weather. It’s nice. I get to wear my various sweaters and jackets, which is always good. 😉

Krisann, Sharon, Steph – thanks for commenting.

A noseless Nicky…