February 2009
The Bookstore Chronicles
After months of showing incredible self-restraint, I decided today was the day that I would lift my self-imposed book buying moratorium. My book queue is down to ONLY four books, and I decided I needed to up my reserves.
So, I headed off to my local Barnes & Noble. I absolutely love bookstores, but the one here just doesn’t have any personality. It feels more like a department store...
January 2009
“What about you? You wanna stay here in Crazy Town or help me rescue the geek?”
– Sawyer, Lost
As far as I’m concerned, the last four episodes of Felicity don’t exist.
Honestly, JJ Abrams, what was that going back in time trash? It works great for Lost, but for Felicity and the gang? Not so much. (P.S. I am quite impressed that both of these shows came out of one brain. You are truly awesome for that.)
And Felicity was right to pick Ben. I’ll never stop believing that.
“I’m 27. It’s time for me to find real love.”
– Ray J on a preview for For the Love of Ray J
(P.S. Ray J, If you really wanted to find love, I’m pretty sure that a show on VH1 is not where you want to start. Can’t wait to see you in Season 2 and 3!)
State dinosaur?? I'm totally not okay with this. →
IT'S BRITNEY SPEARS NIGHT ON AMERICA'S BEST DANCE...
Dear US Postal Service,
I appreciate your attempts to save money by considering the possibility of eliminating a day of deliveries. However, I have to let you know that this is going to seriously mess up my Netflix schedule, and I’m not really okay with that. Yes, this is totally selfish of me, and I own that, but I wanted to let you know.
Love,
Andrea
“I hate vegetables. There’s not a reason to eat vegetables when...”
– Fabio (I’m so glad he got a second chance!)
Andrea's Lunchtime Lounge featuring Kids Singing...
Honestly.
Me: Greek Life, this is Andrea
Girl on Phone: Um, yeah, I tried to drop flyers off earlier, but no one was there. Is there someone there now?
Me: Yes.
What I Wish I Could Have Said Me: No, we've outsourced phone duties, and all calls to this office are now forwarded to our satellite answering service.
Girl on Phone: Yeah, well, I tried to come in earlier, and no one was there.
Me: Well, we're here now.
What I Wish I Could Have Said Me: Well, that would be correct. We don't just sit here waiting for you to drop off your flyers that are probably lame anyway.
Girl on Phone: So, is someone gonna like be at the front desk, or in the offices?
Me: There is no one at our front desk, but we'll be in our offices.
What I Wish I Could Have Said Me: For the third time, I have clarified we will be here. Why does it matter where we specifically are in the space? It's not like you are going to put one of these offices in your GPS?
Girl on Phone: Oh, because I knocked on one of the doors that was closed, and no one answered.
Me: That's because we weren't here.
What I Wish I Could Have Said Me: That's because we weren't here.
Girl on Phone: So, you guys will be there for awhile?
Me: Yes.
What I Wish I Could Have Said Me: YES! Is there another way I can clarify that we are in this office space. I don't know what the hell flyers you're bringing, but given the number of questions that you've asked me, they better be pretty amazing. But let's be honest, based on the questions, you just asked me, they won't be.
Girl on Phone: Okay, well, I guess I'll come by later.
Did the weather deliver Ice Storm 2009?
No.
There’s not even precipitation right now.
Fail, Mother Nature. FAIL.
Is it concerning that I get really excited when I...
You're Going To Be Talking About This: DTV... →
So, does this also mean four more months of annoying commercials telling me to get a converter box??
(via thedailywhat)
Apparently this is a common issue. Who would have... →
The new love of my life. →
I think I'm going to cry. →
Who needs the Super Bowl when I have the PUPPY... →
Why is Paul Blart Mall Cop the #1 MOVIE for the... →
Saturday's Alright for Fighting
I went to the grocery store today thinking it would be not busy. That was a lie. It was PACKED. I think I’ll be sticking to my Sunday trips. First off, I saw a lady in what looked to be a knock off of the Snuggie. There was also nearly a “mom fight” in the self check-out lane. As I tried to finish bagging up my stuff, I realized there was a lady behind me so close that I could...
1.24.09
Different categories of people have different TV theme songs:
Family = Growing Pains http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liFmMcmigsQ
Friends from Middle School, High School & College = Clarissa Explains It All http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S8cs8_8XHQ
Friends from Grad School on: Beverly Hills, 90210 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WpwNJx91UQ
Co-workers, People from Texas, Numbers Not in my...
It is written.
Go see Slumdog Millionaire RIGHT NOW.
1.23.09
I can’t pick just one. My top five would be: Misspellings, bad grammar, people who claim to be doing more than they’re actually doing, people who bathe in cologne, and people who text when we’re in a conversation/meeting.
qod:
What annoys you the most?
Would you still do whatever you're doing if Barack... →
thedailywhat:
[via.]
“Sometimes things just happen because we choose for them to. I chose to believe.”
– Henry Poole Is Here
Dear Grey’s Anatomy,
Well, you didn’t suck, but you didn’t woo me either. Keep trying.
Love,
Andrea
P.S. Maybe you should talk to your pal Lost to get some advice on how to make episodes that people look forward to watching.
Dear Grey’s Anatomy,
Please don’t suck tonight.
Love,
Andrea
1.22.09
Tough times don’t last. Tough people do.
qod:
Whats the best advice you ever gave/got?
1.21.09
Shade of Grey.
qod:
If you were to name a new Crayola color to honor you, what would your color be?
President Obama's Inaugural Address →
thedailywhat:
My fellow citizens:
I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.
Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been...
“I bet the dead mascots aren’t too happy with the aggie performance right...”
– Text from Kristen during the KU-A&M game
Jumanji! →
1.17.09
In 2009, I’m living my life one day at a time. I’m done predicting what’s going to happen next and fearing/anticipating/planning for a future that doesn’t officially exist until it’s the present. The only thing I know for sure about five years from now is that I’ll be 31. I have some definite goals for then, and even if none of those are met, I just hope five...
Dear Steve Martin, I love you. I really do. I love almost everything you do (with the main exception being Sgt. Bilko.) I think Shopgirl is absolutely brillant (I still can’t belive YOU wrote that), and Cheaper by the Dozen and Parenthood are always good for a laugh. With these great choices in mind, I am unclear why you felt the need to be in Pink Panther 2. I am willing to forgive your...
Dear ABC,
College basketball games are FORTY MINUTES long. When you show a game featuring the DEFENDING NATIONAL CHAMPION KANSAS JAYHAWKS, I expect to see the WHOLE GAME. I could care less about the last two minutes of a game that is already decided. I bet CBS wouldn’t have done this to me.
Sincerely,
Andrea