HESTON IN 2008

chelejean

subject:	I can't think of a good title.
time:	6.07am

Now that I am famous and all, you'd expect that my life would be much more glamorous and exciting. You'd expect that, but you'd be wrong. I really need to start hiring some minions soon. Where do you find minions, anyway? I don't think a Craigslist ad would do it.

I was exhausted yesterday. I don't know if it was the weather, or the hangover (I might have had a tiny one of those. Damn those Jameson Cokes anyway..), or the three days in a row of water aerobics that finally got to me. I started whining at ragazz' at about 6:30. "Is it too early to go to sleep yet??" I made myself stay up til 9:00. I feel much better today.

I spent some time this weekend getting the holiday decorations done. After four years of planning the Holiday Hoedowns, I finally have enough tree and house decorations to have some carry-over. Because matching is important in cheleVille, the tree must be perfectly coordinated. (Yes, I put this kind of pressure on myself every day. Why? Only my therapist can answer that.) I've done a pink/pearl tree, a red/green tree, and a blue and white tree. This year's tree theme is Santa/Snowman/Toys. Lots of my red and green decorations can carry over, and the dollar spot at Target and a few hours with glue dots, styrofoam and glitter pens will do the rest.

The work week kicks off with the Fargo conference call at 8:30, and ends with a pie-eating contest on Friday at 3:00. In-between there will be much hullabaloo, I'm sure.

Have a good day. Ciao.

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deziner

subject:	On this day in Twitter history ...
time:	7.02am

Gaze upon these, my beloved tweets:

07:33 twitpic.com/or4ez - Back seat driver. #
10:12 twitpic.com/ork6i - Sunday morning carnage in the choir pew. #
10:18 An americano b4 getting to church early for rehearsal, another @ Caribou between svcs w/other choir members, then depth-charged coffee 2 go. #
10:25 The word of the day is: boinnngggbzzzztbouncybounceybounce! #
12:35 @MikeyPod I hope you didn't have to poop under duress! #
13:14 Cruising down east Lake, passing by "
Do Me Nails" and "Bling-Bling Beauty Supply." #
14:08 twitpic.com/osir8 - Brunch and bloodys in Uptown. Mmm! #

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gwenzilla

subject:	Come to the reception this Friday!
time:	8.12pm

Crafty! Craft/Art Show and Sale at Julie's

Handmade goods from Alameda's craftiest artisans
[including me!]
Through December 29

Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden
1223 Park Street, Alameda
(510) 865-2385

Reception: This Friday! November 13, 7-9pm.
Join us for warm beverages and tasty treats and BUY SOME STUFF. There is all kinds of super stuff for your the giftees in your life.

On the Shelves:
Jewelry, Hair Accessories, Scarves, Candles, Soaps, Jellies, Pillows, Aprons, Herbal Products...and more.

On the Walls:
"MATCHBOOKS & MADONNA"

- Madonna and Child inspired paintings by Marilyn Kentz, Marcy Kentz & Pauline Lazzarini.

- Paintings replicating vintage matchbook covers, by Brian Bennett.

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bertine

subject:	Life and Death
time:	1.38pm

Yesterday my grandpa died. It wasn't unexpected since he was on hospice. Still, he had a strong body. I am pretty sure if he hadn't had a DNR they would have been able to save him. However, he was 89 years old and had Parkinson's so badly that dressing him was very much of an ordeal. Plus he has been so hard of hearing and out of it for the last 5 or 6 years you couldn't really talk to him. However, that isn't the grandpa I'll remember. I'll remember the grandpa that made me stuff with my name on it because you couldn't get toys with them. The grandpa that would were silly hats and suspenders. The grandpa that showed me how to grow things, how to drive a tractor and how to butcher a chicken. The grandpa that always had a silly joke to tell us and the one that took my brother and I across the US on a road trip. I'll miss him a lot but in a lot of ways I have already mourned him.

On another note, I don't know if it was stress of yesterday or what but I had a migraine that wouldn't respond to anything yesterday. Multiple Imitrex, Advil, caffeine and even a vicodin. Nothing worked but at least the vicodin made it so I could sleep. I woke up this morning with one still and I am hoping that it will respond today.

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chelejean

subject:	In which I am now famous.
time:	1.32pm

Well then. I am famous. In my own mind, and, apparently, in the St. Paul Pioneer Press as well. I got an email a couple of weeks back from the writer (Thanks, Alleen!) asking if she could use a quote from my blog in an article. Because I love attention (good or bad), I agreed. I had no idea that the article would be this big a deal. The coolest thing of all is that my little blog is mentioned right along with other bloggers who I really admire.

So welcome to you if you've found me through the link in the article. Sit down and stay awhile, and I'll make you some food and tell you a few stories.

Last night we drove to Southern Canada, took a left, and we were at Hidden Haven Golf Course Bar and Grill (and probably clubhouse, too, but that would have made the name too long). My co-worker's band, Snaggletoof, was the evening's entertainment. Good music and even better people watching.
We saw a guy in a hot-rod wheelchair. Literally, if you could turn a wheelchair into a monster truck, this guy had done that. He'd been injured in a swimming accident a couple years back. Young guy, maybe 22, 23. It would have been easy to feel sorry for him, but he was very matter of fact about the whole thing, and was happy to just be alive. He spent the night doing doughnuts out on the dance floor (he said he didn't get dizzy from them. I had the whirlies just watching him) and chatting up everyone in the bar.

If I ever start complaining about my lot in life, I'm gonna remember Tim.

So it's lazy Sunday (I slept til 10. What?) and now that we've finally got moving and breakfasted, it's time to finish up with the Christmas crafting. Wait 'til you see the tree, yo. Then laundry and all the mundane things in life. I kinda thought when I hit the big time as the famous blogger I'd have people to do all this. What the hell, man?
Heh. It's your job to keep me in check. Okay? Thanks.

Ciao.

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marioche69

subject:	pork-CHOP tweets
time:	5.10am

08:21 cuddle cats waiting for the sunbeam flic.kr/p/7dKb9K #

09:02 coming to mcneal hall feels like coming home. i'm remembered here. <3 #

14:09 minnesota is supposed to be snowy and miserable so i have added incentive for jetting off to hawaii in a few days #

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chelejean

subject:	65 in November.
time:	1.58pm

Today must be Native American Summer. Is that politically correct? No.. that somehow sounds even worse. My papa was the king of the sounding-even-worse thing. He'd say "Don't say that you're p*ssed off, say that you're urinated off!" and "Don't tell them to go to hell, tell them to go to the dark underworld!"

I don't know if it kept us from swearing or not.. but it made us laugh every time. It still makes me laugh.

It's 65 and gorgeous out there. Ragazz' is off on what will most likely be the final motorcycle ride of the year, and I had the last top-down ride in the convertible. I put away almost all the deck furniture. The only thing I don't like about days like today is that all the crawly bugs come out in force.. and those weird Asian Lady Bugs get into the house. *shudder* I hate those things. There are three of 'em in here right now, and after this I'm gonna grab the vacuum cleaner and get them.

I did all the decoration shopping for the Holiday Hoedown and didn't make a single trip to Litin Paper. This year, the $1 section at Target had literally every single thing I needed. YAY.

I went to Splash Class this morning (3 days in a row of splashing.. I am WORN OUT), and I got to wear my new water fitness shoes. I used to mock the people who wore these. Now I understand the wonderfulness of them. It's so much easy to run the length of the pool when you have traction. And no more having to watch every step so that you don't run into the grate.
I found out that there's a class on Monday nights at the Edina club. Hmmm.. do I want to add another night???

Tonight we're going to hear some live music at a very redneck bar near Canada (or Blaine, maybe.). My co-worker is in the band. It should be a good time.

I miss the kitties. I don't know when that will stop.

And now it's time to go outside and play for a while, I believe. Ciao Bellas. Happy Day.

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notashamed

subject:	We did one of your things already. We murdered the pimp and the fat man.
time:	9.24am
Music:	Tori Amos - God \| Powered by Last.fm.

Usually when I do the movie poll, it's one round then results, then the next round. I've decided I don't want to do it that way this time. So you won't get the answers until the END. MWA HAHAHAHA.

If you missed the first round, it's over here.

RULES

Guess the movie from the screencap given.
Please put an answer in each box, it makes tallying the scores SO much easier.
HEY. THIS MEANS YOU. THAT SECOND RULE IS FOR EVERYONE. c'mon all i need is an IDK.
Leave any comments about how you hate me in the comments. I know you will

( round TWO )

Also, all of the caps are from

cap_it: I did none of them.

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grrillaesthete

subject:	Tweets for Posterity
time:	7.01am

13:23 I am drafting up a new piece of furniture for my hallway. I'd prefer to do it from existing materials, but it's getting a little complicated #
14:15 Damn! The wide BILLY is 4" too wide, and the narrow one 8" too skinny. Looks like I'll be building from scratch. #
14:28 @valerie2776 Good luck with that! I have too many songs to actually organize them at all. #
14:29 @sandentotten It's kind of hilarious, just to see the shift from news to raving mad men. Actually, a lot like watching Fox News. #
18:09 I'm at Casa de la Maison House (Broadway, First, San Diego). bit.ly/2Koiej #
18:18 Waiting for Boring Guy to come home so we can hit the road! #
18:18 If you need me over the weekend (why you would is anyone's guess), txt, call, tweet. Not taking the computer, but will have Twitter on. #
18:21 @thetraub OH BABY I WILL! Getty, Rose Bowl Flea, and ROSCOE'S! #
18:27 Roscoe's website is down. Fortunately, they're awesome enough to have their own Wikipedia entry: bit.ly/1LNTdb #
18:29 I've been to 2 of their locations (Long Beach, Hollywood). Maybe Sunday I'll go to to the one in Pasadena, though I may be too dressed down. #
18:29 All the locals go in their Sunday best after church. #
18:31 Hmm, the one on Pico is only 5.5 miles from our hotel. I could hit 2 Roscoe's this weekend! #
19:43 @agent_zero I think that needs to be trending #alpacaranchin #
19:43 RT @agent_zero
No lie, everyone in our hotel besides us is an alpaca rancher. There's some kind of alpaca festival in town. #alpacaranchin #
19:44 How do I know I'm leaving town? Switching my @foursquare home city. LA here we come! #
23:32 I just unlocked the "Newbie" badge on @foursquare! bit.ly/2Uvs2y #
23:32 this is not where i am. what's wrong w you, @foursquare! (@ Staybridge Suites Redondo Beach) bit.ly/2tEyGA #

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leighblack

subject:	twittering
time:	7.01am

13:12 things said today: let me ponder this for half a sex #
13:13 also, I've inspired Z to write a fic about octopus angels invading the Enterprise during Gamma Shift. IDEK. it's that kind of day. #
15:00 a cow-worker just sprayed Lysol at me =( #
15:06 WHY WHY WHY does @ButchWalker have to schedule 3 Chicago shows while we're on @TheRockBoat???? SO MUCH FAIL! #
17:15 y'all might laugh at my hoarding, but I just found the jean jacket I wore in high school. Perfect for tonight! #
17:27 sweet. Kasey Chambers new children's album has been located! #
18:17 are ripped & pinned jeans over leggings a good compromise? :ponders: #
19:32 it's so odd to be wearing a 'costume' that is something I used to wear every day =/ #
19:46 @praguematic YES! if my FP leather jacket still fit, I would wear that. but this one w/ all the patches and buttons will have to do! #
20:14 twitpic.com/ok32m - I can't believe I'm going out in public like this. #
20:26 @praguematic that's not even all the bracelets. or my pink mesh gloves. =/ #
00:36 SO MUCH LOVE for this! RT @butchwalker Audio: And in case you want it in a more Swift manner… Happy Friday. tumblr.com/xdu3w90a4 #

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deziner

subject:	On this day in Twitter history ...
time:	7.02am

Gaze upon these, my beloved tweets:

08:14 @one_of_three Ahh, that makes more sense. I thought your many-#HelpHoneyBees tweet was suggesting an attack: "Help! Honey Bees!" #
09:30 “It’s a transactional world Dell lives in. It’s all about numbers." Ken Segall of TBWA\Chiat\Day on his work with Apple. is.gd/4OUB2 #
11:29 It's eleven principles and three herbs and spices. RT @thenation: Jon Stewart's Brilliant Glenn Beck Parody bit.ly/1z4GaB #
11:39 Heyas, @sarlinhilt and @foyobli! What did you think of the music last night? #
12:57 Drinkin
g my second bottle of Wild Cherry Diet Pepsi, purely out of boredeom in hopes that it makes time pass more quickly. *stares at clock* #
13:00 @hellosweetworld That's quite the ad copy for that dress! Not sure I even know anyone who wants to be an "Asian princess." ;) #
19:20 @slumberjack Zarah is good after the operatic opening: bit.ly/aOiYS #

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ljtwincities

subject:	Psychic Faire
posted by:	polyranger.
time:	3.36pm

The Wiccan Church of Minnesota is holding its annual Psychic Faire November 14th, 2009.

It will be at the Sacred Paths Center at 777 Raymond Ave. in St. Paul from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

There will be:

Live music
Violinist Robin "Catgut" McDowell 1:00 - 2:00
Dunn County Clerics 4:00 - 6:00

Presentations
Hastings Paranormal Team 11:00 - 12:00
Dr. Murphy Pizza, Anthropologist 2:00 - 3:00

And of course readers and vendors.
Tarot
Runes
Astrologers
Kirlian Photography
Psychic Readings

At 7:00 P.M. there will be an elders' recognition Ritual and a community potluck to follow.

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plasticframes

subject:	wii
time:	11.30am

Will and I are talking about getting a Wii for Christmas and now I'm obsessed with them. I've spent a lot of time lately researching games, and revisiting my gamecube games, and it's true that if we don't get one now I'll be a little heartbroken.

I have this awesome student in the library who is a gamer, and I asked her to find some games I'd like. Ha. It's weird being a library supervisor.

Anyway, I started listening to the podcast from The Wiire and I really like it. I like their blog too. This review makes Little King's Story sound like my perfect game. Still, I'd happily take game recommendations from the rest of you, if you've got a Wii!

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bertine

subject:	Post Office
time:	9.00am

This morning I went to the post office to buy stamps and mail off

gwangi's sister's birthday present. I also needed to pick up a package that I had gotten a card for. When the postman brought my package out I realized it was a birthday present from Zach's mom. I almost started crying right there because I have never gotten a present from a boyfriend's family before. It doesn't even matter what it is, it just felt awesome.

Of course, then I left the post office without buying stamps.

(By the way, I know my English isn't that great in this post, I have a migraine again and I am in the "forget how to form sentences phase of it).

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chelejean

subject:	Did I tell you how I love vacation days?
time:	8.05am

I looked at the calendar yesterday and decided that today could be vacation day. Work is going to ramp up through November and early December.. better take time when I can.

Ragazz' found out that the deadline for the project from hell.. the one that was making him work 24 hour days routinely, has been pushed back until after the holidays. Thank God. This means that they can all take their time and get things done RIGHT.. and they don't need to work crazy long days to do it.
Can I say it again? Thank God.

So.. wow... I get to see him without a computer in front of him! We've actually gone OUT for dinner two nights in a row. We hardly know what to do with ourselves! It's a good good thing.

After work I went to Splash Class. One of our regular instructors - the one who's due in February - isn't teaching anymore. Now she's taking the class with us while another instructor teaches. It was fun. At one point, during our water sprints (which could be used as a tool at Guantanamo, I'm pretty sure) she started yelling "I'M SORRY I EVER MADE YOU GUYS DO THESE.. THESE ARE TERRIBLE!" Ha!

Well, they must not be TOO terrible, because I'm getting ready to go to class again this morning.

We went to Brasa for dinner, and I had happiness on a plate. Also known as pulled pork samich with gingered mayo and pickled onions. Mmmmmmmm.

After splashing, I'm off to do some tree decoration shopping. I have all the essentials... I just need a few extras, most of which can be found at the dollar and/or thrift store. I am savvy decorating girl. Heh.

Ready... Go. Have a good day. Ciao.

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leighblack

subject:	Writer's Block: Here's looking at you
time:	8.10am
Mood:	blah.
Music:	fucking Kings of Leon on the radio.

What is your all-time favorite, romantic movie scene? What about it speaks to you?

View 981 Answers

I'm not sure what it says about me that the first scene I thought of was the kiss in Never Been Kissed. I kind of love that ridiculous movie.

But I should really say something more like Wesley tumbling down the hill in The Princess Bride and Buttercup throwing herself after him. Or really anything from that movie.

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leighblack

subject:	twittering
time:	7.01am

10:01 today is a bad day =( #
10:16 @bibliogrrl can you stab my sinuses? because that would be a big help #
10:43 @praguematic thanks. it'll get better at some point. I think. #
12:18 *drool* RT: @TrekMovie: NEW ARTICLE: Full List Of Star Trek 2009 Home Video Retailer Exclusives twurl.nl/crmuwx #
12:49 will I be able to find an Esprit bag in my parents attic? signs point towards 'probably' #
13:00 so sad I couldn't be there! RT: @butchwalker: twitvid.com/2CBE3 me and @jakessinclair giving The Hotel a Swift kick in the butt... #
15:50 just crossed a HUGE task off my to do list. yay!! #
17:23 Esprit bag located! Imma gonna be stylin' tomorrow night! #
17:26 WSP Target totally FAILS for not having the @EveryAvenue CD =/ #
17:48 RT @jocose : videos from last night are up at www.youtube.com/j0c0se ...enjoy!!! @butchwalker at the Hotel Cafe #
18:49 @carleton97 got it at Best Buy! and it was on sale there too! #
19:10 @carleton97 Me too! I'm excited to see them again soon!! #
21:44 HELLS YES! RT: @BillCorbett: RIFFTRAX LIVE Christmas show w/ special guest Weird Al Yankovic, 12/16/2009. bit.ly/3VVuzr #

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deziner

subject:	On this day in Twitter history ...
time:	7.02am

Gaze upon these, my beloved tweets:

08:37 Organizing to save St. Paul's Victoria Theater--one of first silent movie houses in 1915--from becoming parking lot. bit.ly/2tVR2J #
08:44 Next to the piano, the cello is my favorite. Now wish I played one: join @imogenheap on stage for "A-ha" during concert: is.gd/4NVmV #
10:01 A Democrat with balls! RT @Politics2010: Boxer passes climate legislation: Bill passes despite Republican boycott. bit.ly/1o686o #
10:14 Tickets please! @vita_mn #
10:16 Consider this: Join @alfranken - add your name for #hcr with a #publicop
tion here: bit.ly/T9cLS #
10:58 Sweet--a pair of tickets to A Fine Frenzy tonight. Thanks, @vita_mn! #
10:59 @voxbaryton Cool--I think it's awesome she's willing to share the stage with enthusiastic fans. #
12:00 Wisconsin strikes (out) again! RT @citypages: Man attempts drive-by shooting, forgets to roll down car window bit.ly/1am3Le #
12:18 @MikeyPod Big surprise there--our Last.fm musical compatibility is "VERY HIGH." I sent a friend request to ya (StPLmbrjack). :) #
12:26 @MikeyPod Oh fer jeeze now--it's the fancy Hollywood lighting and expensive imported camera lenses I use (smeared with Vaseline). *grin* #
12:47 @one_of_three If you're ever downtown, give me a shout. :) The curry fries at Brits Pub are killer. #
12:48 @one_of_three That reminds me: didja find any white chocolate last night? #
15:09 Just heard from NPR story on H1N1 in other countries: Ukranians "have also been stocking up on garlic and vodka." #
15:23 @one_of_three Bwahaha :) #
16:19 @sarlinhilt Hopefully we'll hear something beforehand, but works for me! :) #
19:14 Headed downtown for the show--but oof: doors at 8, music at 9, with two opening acts? Gettin' too old for these kinds of late nights! #
20:04 I remember back in the days of Sidewalk.com, hitting up Pizza Luce for a slice and Sister Fun next door for random weird tchotchkees. #
20:30 Oh, that's right--the Fine Line aint as fine as it was for October Project in '93. Get raped for beer, no tbls/chairs unless u shell out $$. #
22:21 I'm dyin ovah heah! These damn kids can stand all damn night, but they need a seating section for the over-32 set. Allison is up next. #
23:15 Enjoyed four AFF songs then had to go--my back and neck were killing me! Sitting on a bus bench has never felt so luxurious. #
00:04 Leaving clothes in a pile on the floor. Crawling into bed in three ... two ... one ... #

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joeymichaels

subject:	Metal Heads On The Old Friend's List...
time:	9.49pm

...may want to check out this excellent

therealljidol entry by

rattsu. I don't often plug stuff, as most of you know, but not only is this a great piece about loving a band and finally getting to see them, the band he celebrates - At The Gates - actually rocks pretty hard.

I mean, if you like Metal.

If you don't like Metal, its probably just going to sound like thump thump thump scream shred shred to you.

Anyhow, I liked it.

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