On the verge

I was reflecting on the things I liked most about 2008, and although the list is very short, I thought i would share.

1. My new job - You know those commercials with the monkies and the guy who works with the monkies and they ruin everything and his job sucks? Well, that is SO not my current job. I love it. The worst part of the job is the drive to and from, but Bob-o-pedic is super awesome and made sure that I had Sirius in the car, ready to go when i got the job. I love work. I love what i do. I love that I get rewarded for just being myself. I love that I am not micro-managed. I love that my boss and my bosses boss are wonderful, beuatiful, compassionate, loving, mentoring people who just want me to succeed and be myself. Not that my old boss wasn't. She was a love. I cherish her dearly. It was her boss, the back-stabbing, conniving, former-mean girl skank that made work miserable. I mean, when you read about people sleeping their way to the top, this woman's photo should accompany the definition. (Note to self: Put it in the Urban Dictionary). I love my job. i am stoked with what is going to happen in 2009.

2. My marriage - Sure it has it's ups and downs, but so do rollercoasters and I love those fuckers! Bob-o-pedic and I just go together. It is so nice to be able to say that and not throw up in my mouth. I worry ab out what will happen in 2009, but we always seem to do well with tragedy.

3. Wine Club Memberships- Whoever talked me into joing six wine clubs while in Wine country should be praised as employee of the year for the wine growers association of America. Seriously, I love wine! And i love my

4. New Wine Fridge - which holds 60, yes 60, fucking bottles of wine! AMAZING! 

5. The Gym - Ok... so the gym and I may be in a fight at this point, but I know how motivated I am to get back that come hell or high water, I will be there every day! EVERYDAY! (Ok maybe not everyday, but everyday I say I am going, I am going!).

6. Facebook - without it, I would be miserable. I mean, where can I see who is friends with who, and who is friends with people I hate (and then link to their profiles to see if the douchebag theory applies!).

I will continue my list tomorrow. It's quitting time here, folks! 

Some of you may already know this, but I really dislike the holiday season. I hate crowds. I hate picked over piles of clothes. I hate the indecisiveness of picking out gifts for people who will either a) hate them or b) have it already. But the thing i hate the most about the holidays is the fact that the ugly side of people comes out. So this year, I decided to avoid the malls all together (more of less, I did have to go to Tiffany to pick up a stocking stuffer for Bob-o-pedic) and buy online. AMAZING! No stress. No BS crowds. No camel toe! I am hooked! But sadly, I think I am addicted. For instance, this morning when I got to work, I got an e-mail from J.crew about their "HUGE" sale and decided to look. And I bought. Then for grins I checked out the Vineyard Vines site. And bought. MORE! And I came in at 8:30 and now it is 9:30 and I already spent, I can't even tell you. THE BLOODY DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS! I need to stop! IMMEDIATELY! 

Speaking of Christmas, Santa was awfully nice this year. For being such a good lad, he rewarded me with an All-Clad frying pan (from my wedding registry) and the Wii Fit. And Bob-o-pedic did good, too. I got the jacket I wanted as well as a new Sirius Radio kit for the new car. And my folks were up, which was amazing and fun and great and the best Chrismukkah gift ever! i love it when they visit, even though my mom looks at me like an over-sensitive 11 year-old in husky Levis I love it when they visit. And I love it even more when they say "next year, we aren't heading north, we are all going away somewhere warm with a beach!" BOO YAH! 

I hope everyone's Chrismukkah was fabulous! Here's to finishing off 2008 and gearing up for a better 2009! CHEERS! 

So, this weekend was yet another uneventful one for me. Well, not entirely. A little eventful. I went to see Black Kids and Vampire Weekend! I have to say, Black Kids were kind of annoying, like a little sister with pigtails annoying. Cute at first, but then not so much. I kind of felt bad for them as no one in the audience really cared. Except one person, who from behind looked like a little girl. Who danced with her arms. Incessantly. But then she turned around and it was... A MOM! An arm-dance champion MOM! My friend and I seriously could not stop laughing about that one! Arm dancing is a unique art! Vampire Weekend on the other hand ROCKED MY LAME ASS! They were so good live! I felt like a 21 yea-old sorority girl rocking out. It was AHHHH-MAY-ZING! They covered Fleetwood Mac's "Everywhere" and it was brilliant! The best part of this show... no annoyingly basic lackluster gay guy (there is a gentleman in town who is both gay and annoyingly basic but thinks he is cooler than the other side of the pillow and he always ends up at the same shows as I do. And he is rude! And he deserves an asswhooping, but I will not go there).

I bought a new TV. For our formal living room. Why?

I haven't started Christmas shopping yet. No wait... yes, I did. For myself. Two Ed Hardy t-shirts. Let's jump on that train now! Bob-o-pedic keeps telling me "it's gonna be a small Chrismukkah this year." I'd rather save the money, go somewhere exotic, and work on my tan lines! 

... I am crapping myself... 33?!? Where did 28 go? Is this what getting older is? Another year gone by and nothing to show for it (well that is a bold-faced lie... I got a fabulous job this year, set personal goals I never thought were attainable, and became a better person with a better outlook.).

I wonder what Bob-o-pedic got me for my birthday. I hope a nice meal and a bottle of wine... that would be delicious! That's really all I want... oh, and a new fleece jacket... oh and maybe some new True Religion jeans.... oh and maybe... I'm just kidding... I don't need nothing but a good time.... (Poison, anyone?).

I hate that it is a rainy and dreary today. It looks like something wicked is going to happen. YIKES! I have a hot date at Whole Foods after work... with the dreaded feeling that everyone else will be there as well! 

Tomorrow is my 33rd birthday.... I'll drink to that! 

Why do I even have an LJ? I mean, I totally never write in it... note to self, start writing more.

Where do I begin?!? Let's see... I still love my job. I know, stop gloating already. I love it though. I love not being under a microscope. I love not having to report every minute of my day. I love not being back-stabbed, thrown-under-the-bus, gossiped-about or any of those other unsavory things that comes with working with a bunch of assholes. I work with the best group ever. Seriously, all of the people I work with are PHENOMENAL! PHENOMENAL! Plus, they are very classy and I fit right in. I feel horribly for my friends who are still at the hell hole, but chin up kids, those bitches you hate so much may have their days numbered.

I am really digging Adele lately. I love it when big white girls have big black girl voices. I am also excited about Obama winning the election. Sarah Palin is crazier than batshit! That would have scared the bejesus out of me. Now if only the idiots who voted yes on Prop 8 would cease to exist... that would be delicious! 

Recently I went to what one would call a "bear" event at a local watering hole. My friends, Jasereraser and PudgyBloke did a FABULOUS job of putting together the shindig. Now here is my gripe:

Why are gay men so goddamn cliquey and aloof? I mean, I get that I am a country mouse. I get I don't live in one of the ghettos. I get that I don't go out much. But common courtesy and decency go a long fucking way. When someone says hello to you, it is polite to say hello back. When someone says excuse me, it's polite to move out of the way rather than glare down your nose at them. When someone is having a conversation, it is polite to not interrupt. I don't get the gays in Boston. Everyone says we are rude and full of ourselves. I doubted this for a long time, but recently witnessed it. No wonder everyone hates our gay scene;some of these guys are real jerks. (If you are, or know, of any nice, friendly gay men looking for platonic relationships, please holler at me). I think my mission for 2009 is to make our community a kinder, gentler place for all gays. (It must be the HR guy in me)

Sorry Jay, you are fabulous... some of your patrons were not! Keep up the good work! 

I am flying to Boca Raton for business today. I have never really traveled for work, so this is a huge exciting adventure for me. And for the occasion, I made a playlist on my iPod!
Last night Bob-o-pedic and I had "date night" and went to dinner at our favorite place. It was nice to have date night as being married you forget those fun little things you used to do. I bought a round for few girls who were home for the holiday and they were very cute. I miss my 20s. Those were some serious good times.
I joined the Y.... which I know scares a lot of people. I have been pretty much every day since I joined. I started swimming again. Amazing! It's like riding a bike, only with mastering your breathing. Plus they have a steam room which I think has worked wonders for my sinuses and allergies. Plus I made a new friend who is helping me with my workouts and really championing my new healthy lifestyle.
Friday we had no work so I went shopping. Again, I bought another pair of sevenforallmankind jeans. They are very hot! My ass looks great in them so it was a huge ego boost. Plus I am losing weight and my clothes are all pretty baggy now. Things are good!
It's easter and I woke up with no signs of chocolate or eggs. I guess that is good, though a new pair of shoes would be appreciated!

I officially started my new job....and I LOVE it! Seriously! I am so content with the move. I have been so busy that I haven't had time to write.

Let's see... what is new and exciting here in the 'Cut? Not much, really. I mean it's the suburbs... so nothing really exciting happens. Oh well.

I am going to see Kate Nash on 4/21... cannot wait. She is phenomenal. I totally don't believe that she is the second coming of Lily Allen!

Oh yeah, I am going to Boca for work on Easter sunday! Exciting stuff!

http://www.mojo4music.com/blog/2008/02/morrissey_bares_his_arse.html


Thank you, Pudgy Bloke, for sharing this with the world. You all know I have thing for Morrissey.... and his bum is bumlicious!

Ok ok ok! I know. its been four weeks since I have written anything but truth be told, my life has changed immensely!

First things first, I got a new job. I left my former employ after 7 years of dedicated service to pursue career opportunities and growth potential. Plus the salary increase didn't hurt either! So last Friday was my last day and I start my new job on Monday. So excited! I cannot wait. Plus my friend Smurphy works there so I have an ally on day one as well as a fabulous lunch buddy!

So with me being off this week, I have been relaxing and enjoying some well-deserved time off. Monday Bob-o-pedic (my hubby) and I went to the movies. We saw "27 Dresses" (I am well aware that it is a chick flick but I love Katherine Heigl and James Marsden is dreamolicious. Tuesday I did "Spa DAY" (Again, so gay I know, but that is me... I love being pampered). Deep tissue massage, followed by a new haircut and the destruction of the unibrow. I feel like a new man! Wednesday I met my dear friend Amber in the city for a liquid lunch and some well deserved shopping. I got a new North Face jacket... ON SALE! And a pair of Seven for all Mankind jeans.... though I am on the fence about them. It's hard being a glamourpuss! No here is why I am on the fence. I won't lie... I got a little chunky over the last couple of months. I don't know if it was due to stress or just not exercising... but it fucking sucks. I mean, especially when you have to buy jeans the next size up! YIKES! I have been extremely cavalier with my habits lately and know I should curb them. I think the new job is kind of a wake-up call for me. Those fucking jeans are going back.... I am losing weight... I mean, Beach season is right around the corner and I want to ward off the harpoons this summer. Today was spent cleaning and doing laundry and listening to my iTunes. I have so many songs in my library and forgot how good some of them are! I detest laundry. I have been folding all day. I should just pay someone to do it for me.

This weekend is the Lowell Winterfest. White Trash, Politicos, People who never consult the mirror prior to leaving, cheap beer, overpriced Fried dough, drunks, junkies and whores all under one tent! GOOD TIMES! When I first moved in with Bob he insisted we go. I was scared, Miss Daisy! I avoided it until last year where the Ba-riccah Connection wanted to go and we proceeded to get beer thrown at us, caught in the middle of a fight and I got molested by Creep Out Make Out! Long story short, there wasn't enough Purell to get that off of me! The fight was fun though. Allegedly this one guy with a rather long pinkie nail (junkie, anyone?) grabbed another gentleman in his private place and then the beer flew and the Ba-riccah Connection and myself got caught in the middle. I made it out alive and ran to the nearest bar for a stiff one!

Random Thoughts:

Xanadu was made into a musical. I am so effing excited! I want roller skates and ribbon barrettes and the pole holding the foundation in my old house in Atkinson to skate around.

Avenue Q is coming to Boston and I am stoked to see that too!

I have been getting into a lot of Kate Nash (a.k.a. Lily Allen Part Deux), lately. She is really good!

I am dining with my sister tonight. I love it when my brother-in-law is out of town. My sister let's her hair down, makes fantastic girly drinks and has a blast! Just like when we were kids!

I recently hung out with some old chums from High School and realized that it is so nice to have maintained friendships the stretch over decades. I am very lucky!

Ok, I officially have not wrote in three weeks! What is up with that? Oh yeah... .here's the skinny!

The effing holidays happened and although I came away with some awesome shit this year, they sucked the life out of me. Seriously! I mean my folks were in town, shopping needed to be done, presents needed to be wrapped... it was one of those things. But it was nice to have some quality time with Moe and Ron (my folks) and my sister and her family. Oh yeah, and my nephews have me throwing a tantrum for a Wii....

Work.... what can I say, the more things change, the more they stay the same. I have worked non-stop with the exception of the two holidays for the last three weeks. I have a new title.... BITCH. I swear... I do everything! And not in vain mind you... I do everything cause I love my boss. I know if she could she would triple my salary cause I am worth it (and cause I saw a pair of Gucci loafers over the holidays that are "must haves!" I know... I can hear jasereraser now say.... LABEL WHORE!) Ok seriously though... I need a new job... pronto... so fellow LJ'ers this is my demand of you..... tomorrow 1/8/07 start praying to whomever you pray to that I get this job I am in the running for. It is more money... and much classier than what I am doing now. And you all know, I am a high class bitch!