Hey Fans:
My brother, Scott, is turning 39 today. In honor of his birthday and because I'm involuntarily retired, I thought I would blog about what my brother has taught me.
5. Bald is Beautiful. Why freak out, do comb-overs or wear a rug when your bald melon is sexy?
4. Do not take the training wheels off your bike to compete with your brother. If he learns to ride a bike first, except it. Don't try to beat him - it will only end with you missing a few teeth and wondering why your crotch hurts so bad from the boy-bike you were riding.
3. Sucking up to teachers leads to good grades. Scott actually convinced my grandparents to give him $10,000 for straight A's in his senior year of high school. He accomplished this by studying, but his flattery skills helped enormously. BTW, he got the money...
2. Using a sled-shaped coffee table to slide down a grass hill is not a good idea - especially on the night before your wedding and you have been drinking. Trust me - nothing good can come from that.
1. Being a good father to 3 beautiful girls is the epitomy of being a man. Scott, I couldn't have asked for a better brother...ok, actually I did and got Steve, but you are tops in my book!
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Coming soon.......
Hey Readers:
You ready for some bloggin'? Arbitration finale is being scheduled for October but hey, it's time for some HOCKEY!!!!
My next blog will be after the pre-season game on Friday, September 4!!!
Tell your friends!
You ready for some bloggin'? Arbitration finale is being scheduled for October but hey, it's time for some HOCKEY!!!!
My next blog will be after the pre-season game on Friday, September 4!!!
Tell your friends!
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Blog on hold
Hey fans:
Just wanted to let ya know - the blog is on hold until arbitration to return to my job at SPEEA - see the countdown clock!
Just wanted to let ya know - the blog is on hold until arbitration to return to my job at SPEEA - see the countdown clock!
Friday, January 9, 2009
FINALLY - A Post!!!
Great Hockey!!! Holy Cow, kids....what a great hockey game (January 7th)!
What a nice change from hanging out in Portland watching the Tips lose 4-0 then going to NoWhere Center in Kent to watch that game...
Portland - it was one of those things - it was vacation (mine permanent - Randy's temporary) and we headed down to the Rose City. It started out good - first period - no score and the Tips looked pretty good. Then it all went to hell in a handbasket. Not only was the game bad - those Portland Winterhawks fans HATE us in Everett. Really, Portland? Have you ever played Seattle? Those fans are total asshats! Anyway, someone ripped off Leo's line "Hey - what's the score?" asking those of us Tips fans....I got a lil annoyed and finally asked them where they hung their championship banners from this century....luckily all 10 Winterhawks fans are pretty heavy so I didn't have to run very fast...
Kent - Say what ya want, but it's a pretty bare bones Center. Since it's a purpose built arena (FOR HOCKEY) it made no sense that their scoreboard was a basketball scoreboard...no place to track shots on goal....really? Do they expect the ancient Harlem Globetrotters to play there weekly? The lightshow - oh the lightshow - and I thought Everett's sucked....they handed out 500 laser pointer keychains and dimmed the lights for 2 frickin minutes and had a 'do it yourself' lightshow...and guess what - Seattle still sucks - their fans suck - and they are still gonna suck in Kent just like they did in Seattle.
Everett v. Tri-Cities - After FINALLY getting the game going at 8:30 pm - WAY past Bill and Tina's bedtime - we finally saw a great goalie - a team that played together - and a stunned Tri-Cities team.
Let me address the Beach and Alexander trade: it's a good thing. Beach is a good player - and I've enjoyed watching his flashes of brilliance but his attitude has caused the officials to follow him and call penalities for everything from untied skates to fighting - penalities that end up costing us games. I hope they both do well in Lethbridge and look forward to seeing them on Laurakah 2009.
Other Notes:
Laurakah is coming, kids! This year, by popular demand, Laurakah has been expanded to 14 days from 8! Be sure to check back for details and plans - including a blog on "Why I Was Fired" and "Planning for Laurakah - A Guide to Shopping" and "Pacing Yourself through Laurakah".
I'm looking forward to Prince George Cougars v. Silvertips tonight!!!
What a nice change from hanging out in Portland watching the Tips lose 4-0 then going to NoWhere Center in Kent to watch that game...
Portland - it was one of those things - it was vacation (mine permanent - Randy's temporary) and we headed down to the Rose City. It started out good - first period - no score and the Tips looked pretty good. Then it all went to hell in a handbasket. Not only was the game bad - those Portland Winterhawks fans HATE us in Everett. Really, Portland? Have you ever played Seattle? Those fans are total asshats! Anyway, someone ripped off Leo's line "Hey - what's the score?" asking those of us Tips fans....I got a lil annoyed and finally asked them where they hung their championship banners from this century....luckily all 10 Winterhawks fans are pretty heavy so I didn't have to run very fast...
Kent - Say what ya want, but it's a pretty bare bones Center. Since it's a purpose built arena (FOR HOCKEY) it made no sense that their scoreboard was a basketball scoreboard...no place to track shots on goal....really? Do they expect the ancient Harlem Globetrotters to play there weekly? The lightshow - oh the lightshow - and I thought Everett's sucked....they handed out 500 laser pointer keychains and dimmed the lights for 2 frickin minutes and had a 'do it yourself' lightshow...and guess what - Seattle still sucks - their fans suck - and they are still gonna suck in Kent just like they did in Seattle.
Everett v. Tri-Cities - After FINALLY getting the game going at 8:30 pm - WAY past Bill and Tina's bedtime - we finally saw a great goalie - a team that played together - and a stunned Tri-Cities team.
Let me address the Beach and Alexander trade: it's a good thing. Beach is a good player - and I've enjoyed watching his flashes of brilliance but his attitude has caused the officials to follow him and call penalities for everything from untied skates to fighting - penalities that end up costing us games. I hope they both do well in Lethbridge and look forward to seeing them on Laurakah 2009.
Other Notes:
Laurakah is coming, kids! This year, by popular demand, Laurakah has been expanded to 14 days from 8! Be sure to check back for details and plans - including a blog on "Why I Was Fired" and "Planning for Laurakah - A Guide to Shopping" and "Pacing Yourself through Laurakah".
I'm looking forward to Prince George Cougars v. Silvertips tonight!!!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Hockey Recap
Hey hockey fans! Here's a long-awaited blog....you'd think I'd find the time to do this more often since my involuntary retirement, but being Laura is a lot of work...
Ok - first - the Seattle game on October 25. Have I mentioned how much I hate Key Arena, the Thunderbirds, but most of all the Seattle fans? That was just about the ugliest hockey I have seen the Tips play - no focus, no plan, and what was with Kyle Beach and Taylor Ellington's fake moustaches? Seriously - I would have put them in the penalty box just for looking stupid.
But yeah - here's the recap of Tuesday's game against Tri-Cities: WORST REFS EVER! Smith totally sucked and the Linesmen sucked too. The only good news was that their bosses were in the stands watching them - maybe we can hang out once they are involuntarily retired too!
Great game, except that everytime we scored, the Tri-Cities scored too. We would score a killer goal and then they would answer. And you think that having the refs on their side would have helped them win the game - but no - we did it. We tied the game, held them off during OT and then yes - my new fav - Kellan "Tater" Tochkin (#16) won the game - especially sweet since Pickard (the Tri-Cities Goalie) would skate off and thump his chest for every shot he blocked.
And yes, fans, it was me who called into KRKO and announced to the world my new nickname for #16 - Tater Tochkin - and the guys loved it! Hockey Tom and Leo (who was grounded by his girlfriend from the hockey game according to Tom) won't let me ad-lib any heckles, but even Hockey Tom slipped and yelled "Nice job, Tater"....see, I'm like that - I eventually get to you and ya have to love me!
So, I'll be signing autographs at the next game during the periods out in the smoking section - please line up in an orderly fashion and have your $20 cash ready - no checks or credit cards please!
Ok - first - the Seattle game on October 25. Have I mentioned how much I hate Key Arena, the Thunderbirds, but most of all the Seattle fans? That was just about the ugliest hockey I have seen the Tips play - no focus, no plan, and what was with Kyle Beach and Taylor Ellington's fake moustaches? Seriously - I would have put them in the penalty box just for looking stupid.
But yeah - here's the recap of Tuesday's game against Tri-Cities: WORST REFS EVER! Smith totally sucked and the Linesmen sucked too. The only good news was that their bosses were in the stands watching them - maybe we can hang out once they are involuntarily retired too!
Great game, except that everytime we scored, the Tri-Cities scored too. We would score a killer goal and then they would answer. And you think that having the refs on their side would have helped them win the game - but no - we did it. We tied the game, held them off during OT and then yes - my new fav - Kellan "Tater" Tochkin (#16) won the game - especially sweet since Pickard (the Tri-Cities Goalie) would skate off and thump his chest for every shot he blocked.
And yes, fans, it was me who called into KRKO and announced to the world my new nickname for #16 - Tater Tochkin - and the guys loved it! Hockey Tom and Leo (who was grounded by his girlfriend from the hockey game according to Tom) won't let me ad-lib any heckles, but even Hockey Tom slipped and yelled "Nice job, Tater"....see, I'm like that - I eventually get to you and ya have to love me!
So, I'll be signing autographs at the next game during the periods out in the smoking section - please line up in an orderly fashion and have your $20 cash ready - no checks or credit cards please!
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Joe Jobs
Have you ever thought about quitting your job and just getting a "Joe Job"? The definition of a JJ is a no-brainer job that you would love to do instead of the work you are doing now.
My work-husband's wife (Mai) says she would love to work at Blockbuster. Just ringin' up people - handing them their movie - then sending them out the door.
My JJ is delivering flowers...who doesn't love getting flowers? You knock on the door, hand someone some beautiful flowers, get the "OMG - they are gorgeous!!!" then leave. And just like that, you've made someone's day...isn't that a great thought? If only it paid $100k a year...
My next secret JJ is this - doing the Bumper Music for the Silvertips Game. If any of you have connections - this would make a great gift for the 7th day of Laurakah this year (mark your calendars 2/7/09).
Here's the changes I would make to the music played at the Tips' games:
1) No more "Kung Fu Fightin'" - that song was stupid when it came out - it's stupid now.
2) No more "Cotton Eye'd Joe" - we live in the freakin' Northwest, not the South...
3) I'm bringin' back the MACARENA...yeah, deal with it.
4) More AC/DC
5) Instead of "Kiss Me" for the Kissing Contest, it's gonna be "I Kissed A Girl" from Katy Perry - I'm turning Comcast Arena into a big ol' lesbian fest. The guys will love it!
6) Funny clips from cartoons - "Zoiks" and "Rah Roh Raggy" are funny fillers when the ref bites it or the other team does something stupid.
7) No more "Put Your Hands Up in the Air"...whoever made that song has made enough damn money for the stupidest song ever written.
8) I would dedicate "Hit the Road, Jack" to the Foghorns at least once every game.
9) I would play the "Head On, Apply Directly to the Forehead" commercial clip when a player gets a sweet check put on them (the other team, of course).
10) I would play more 80's music...we all know it - we all love it.
So, those are my JJ choices - what are yours??
My work-husband's wife (Mai) says she would love to work at Blockbuster. Just ringin' up people - handing them their movie - then sending them out the door.
My JJ is delivering flowers...who doesn't love getting flowers? You knock on the door, hand someone some beautiful flowers, get the "OMG - they are gorgeous!!!" then leave. And just like that, you've made someone's day...isn't that a great thought? If only it paid $100k a year...
My next secret JJ is this - doing the Bumper Music for the Silvertips Game. If any of you have connections - this would make a great gift for the 7th day of Laurakah this year (mark your calendars 2/7/09).
Here's the changes I would make to the music played at the Tips' games:
1) No more "Kung Fu Fightin'" - that song was stupid when it came out - it's stupid now.
2) No more "Cotton Eye'd Joe" - we live in the freakin' Northwest, not the South...
3) I'm bringin' back the MACARENA...yeah, deal with it.
4) More AC/DC
5) Instead of "Kiss Me" for the Kissing Contest, it's gonna be "I Kissed A Girl" from Katy Perry - I'm turning Comcast Arena into a big ol' lesbian fest. The guys will love it!
6) Funny clips from cartoons - "Zoiks" and "Rah Roh Raggy" are funny fillers when the ref bites it or the other team does something stupid.
7) No more "Put Your Hands Up in the Air"...whoever made that song has made enough damn money for the stupidest song ever written.
8) I would dedicate "Hit the Road, Jack" to the Foghorns at least once every game.
9) I would play the "Head On, Apply Directly to the Forehead" commercial clip when a player gets a sweet check put on them (the other team, of course).
10) I would play more 80's music...we all know it - we all love it.
So, those are my JJ choices - what are yours??
Monday, September 1, 2008
Hockey Weekend Recap!
Hey fans! It's been a while. I didn't realize my readership was jonesin' for some bloggin', so I solemnly promise to post often!
Ok, so I'm having a hockey hangover. Randy and I went to 8 games, a rookie scrimmage and a team scrimmage...the days kinda run together, but let's see what I remember...
Scrimmages:
Seriously, Kyle Beach starting a fight with Jordan Mistelbacher in a scrimmage game? Who does that crap? I'm sure no coach has ever said "Hey, if you get pissed off, knock the crap out of your team mate". Urgh...I REALLY hope he learns to shut up (maybe when he does he can teach me a thing or two???)
Friday Night:
SO good to get the gang back together...KIRO Dave brought an adorable date (his daughter) and everyone (except Hockey Tom who is at a International Doilie Convention in Denmark) and Bill and Tina (who were visiting with family) showed up. It was a good game - nice to see a different team take the ice and play hard, but we lost...although that didn't stop the crew from giving me a ration of crap!
Saturday Night:
Dinner at the Flying Leo for Barb's "Best Becanic Bag" award presentation, but Leo couldn't be bothered to show up...hmmmm...wonder if he was busy hanging out with his BFF Mucha from Portland....but the best part was Albie's toast to me for "Getting Rid of the Foghorns"!!! Let's list the top 3 things that are good about that...
1. No more off-key renditions of the Canadian and US National Anthems.
2. No more random and idiotic remarks about the Section 119 crew.
3. No more looking up the shorts of a fat slob who appearently can't afford underwear!
Wow - was Section 119 in rare form that night or what? Leo and KIRO Dave started heckling the T-Birds goalie (Pickard)...little did they know that Pickard's big brother was in our section...when the period ended, Big Brother came over and told the boys to leave his lil' brother alone - BIG MISTAKE. That only encouraged our group...as if they hadn't chased off enough of my day friends...(BIG shout out to Deb and Deb and Kimmie - LOVED LOVED LOVED hanging out with you guys!!!)
The Tips looked good - and it was nice to score so many goals to shut those damn T-Chicks fans up!!!
Sunday:
The posse was back together - sans Leo, Barb, Albie and the Dickson's...so my buddy James decided it was his turn to give me some crap....
Tips looked awesome but totally fell apart during the 3rd period...totally fell apart.
The good news? Holy Hot Chilliwack Coach, Batman...
I'm SOOO ready for hockey season!!! I'm still trying to get my cub reporter Randy to get me the scoop on why Mistelbacher and Kieffer are gone (how bad does that suck? I have Kieffer's jersey - or should I say "He has MY number"??? Stay tuned for breaking news...
In Summary:
1. Foghorns are gone.
2. Leo is funny without his better half, Tom.
3. Barb rocks - the jury is still out on Albie.
4. Kim and James are the best.
5. KIRO Dave still has the best heckles.
6. Mistelbacher and Kieffer are gone.
7. Kyle Beach looks good but needs to learn to shut up.
8. Chilliwack's Coach is hot.
9. I reconnected with some Sno. County buddies.
10. I had a great weekend!!!
Ok, so I'm having a hockey hangover. Randy and I went to 8 games, a rookie scrimmage and a team scrimmage...the days kinda run together, but let's see what I remember...
Scrimmages:
Seriously, Kyle Beach starting a fight with Jordan Mistelbacher in a scrimmage game? Who does that crap? I'm sure no coach has ever said "Hey, if you get pissed off, knock the crap out of your team mate". Urgh...I REALLY hope he learns to shut up (maybe when he does he can teach me a thing or two???)
Friday Night:
SO good to get the gang back together...KIRO Dave brought an adorable date (his daughter) and everyone (except Hockey Tom who is at a International Doilie Convention in Denmark) and Bill and Tina (who were visiting with family) showed up. It was a good game - nice to see a different team take the ice and play hard, but we lost...although that didn't stop the crew from giving me a ration of crap!
Saturday Night:
Dinner at the Flying Leo for Barb's "Best Becanic Bag" award presentation, but Leo couldn't be bothered to show up...hmmmm...wonder if he was busy hanging out with his BFF Mucha from Portland....but the best part was Albie's toast to me for "Getting Rid of the Foghorns"!!! Let's list the top 3 things that are good about that...
1. No more off-key renditions of the Canadian and US National Anthems.
2. No more random and idiotic remarks about the Section 119 crew.
3. No more looking up the shorts of a fat slob who appearently can't afford underwear!
Wow - was Section 119 in rare form that night or what? Leo and KIRO Dave started heckling the T-Birds goalie (Pickard)...little did they know that Pickard's big brother was in our section...when the period ended, Big Brother came over and told the boys to leave his lil' brother alone - BIG MISTAKE. That only encouraged our group...as if they hadn't chased off enough of my day friends...(BIG shout out to Deb and Deb and Kimmie - LOVED LOVED LOVED hanging out with you guys!!!)
The Tips looked good - and it was nice to score so many goals to shut those damn T-Chicks fans up!!!
Sunday:
The posse was back together - sans Leo, Barb, Albie and the Dickson's...so my buddy James decided it was his turn to give me some crap....
Tips looked awesome but totally fell apart during the 3rd period...totally fell apart.
The good news? Holy Hot Chilliwack Coach, Batman...
I'm SOOO ready for hockey season!!! I'm still trying to get my cub reporter Randy to get me the scoop on why Mistelbacher and Kieffer are gone (how bad does that suck? I have Kieffer's jersey - or should I say "He has MY number"??? Stay tuned for breaking news...
In Summary:
1. Foghorns are gone.
2. Leo is funny without his better half, Tom.
3. Barb rocks - the jury is still out on Albie.
4. Kim and James are the best.
5. KIRO Dave still has the best heckles.
6. Mistelbacher and Kieffer are gone.
7. Kyle Beach looks good but needs to learn to shut up.
8. Chilliwack's Coach is hot.
9. I reconnected with some Sno. County buddies.
10. I had a great weekend!!!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
When I Rule The World
I have often said that when I rule the world - (only for one year - the world couldn't handle any more than that) there would be certain changes. Below are my list of top ten changes:
1. Double-wide strollers would be outlawed. How rude are those things? Especially when shopping...just stack your kids one behind the other like our parents did...we turned out ok, right?
2) It would be illegal to be stupid. Stupidity will get you a ticket and eventually land you in jail (while you're there...say hi to my family and friends).
3) My face would be on $100 bills and $1 bills. The rest of the bills are up for grabs - just let me know what bill ya wanna be on and I'll hook ya up!
4) There will be mandatory makeovers. No excuses - after all, you don't want a ticket from the fashion police, right?
5) Laurakah will be an official international holiday. (I'm thinking it already might be since I gave an official "laurakah cowbell" to a kid in Canada at a hockey game last year - stay tuned!)
6) Roman numerals will be outlawed. They are sooooo last century.
7) Walking in a crowd will be taught in schools. But let's start now - walk like you drive - to the right. Do not stop in the middle of traffic. Stay in a straight line...swerving = bad - walking at a steady pace in a straight line = good.
8) All ATM/payment machines in stores, etc. will be uniform - no more trying to figure out when to swipe your card. If someone else makes it to queen before me - you can steal this idea - PLEASE!
9) Fireworks will be banned except by professionals. I'm sick and tired of putting buckets of water around my house and hiding with my dogs on the 4th of July. My neighborhood has a bunch of cops and firefighters who are pyros! You want fireworks? Light a $20 bill - that's the equivalent to spending your money on fireworks.
10) Minivans? Gone. You have kids? Get an SUV. No man ( or woman) has EVER EVER looked cool in one of those. So park those stupid boxes on wheels and get yourself an SUV - and don't whine about the gas - if you can have 3+ kids, you can afford gas....
1. Double-wide strollers would be outlawed. How rude are those things? Especially when shopping...just stack your kids one behind the other like our parents did...we turned out ok, right?
2) It would be illegal to be stupid. Stupidity will get you a ticket and eventually land you in jail (while you're there...say hi to my family and friends).
3) My face would be on $100 bills and $1 bills. The rest of the bills are up for grabs - just let me know what bill ya wanna be on and I'll hook ya up!
4) There will be mandatory makeovers. No excuses - after all, you don't want a ticket from the fashion police, right?
5) Laurakah will be an official international holiday. (I'm thinking it already might be since I gave an official "laurakah cowbell" to a kid in Canada at a hockey game last year - stay tuned!)
6) Roman numerals will be outlawed. They are sooooo last century.
7) Walking in a crowd will be taught in schools. But let's start now - walk like you drive - to the right. Do not stop in the middle of traffic. Stay in a straight line...swerving = bad - walking at a steady pace in a straight line = good.
8) All ATM/payment machines in stores, etc. will be uniform - no more trying to figure out when to swipe your card. If someone else makes it to queen before me - you can steal this idea - PLEASE!
9) Fireworks will be banned except by professionals. I'm sick and tired of putting buckets of water around my house and hiding with my dogs on the 4th of July. My neighborhood has a bunch of cops and firefighters who are pyros! You want fireworks? Light a $20 bill - that's the equivalent to spending your money on fireworks.
10) Minivans? Gone. You have kids? Get an SUV. No man ( or woman) has EVER EVER looked cool in one of those. So park those stupid boxes on wheels and get yourself an SUV - and don't whine about the gas - if you can have 3+ kids, you can afford gas....
Monday, June 9, 2008
Soft Addictions
Hi Friends! It's been a while - I've been out of town, working a lot and being a big ball of stress. Which leads me to my topic...soft addictions.
I was at my BFF's 40th birthday extravaganza in Reno, NV when I first heard the word applied to me. My new cell phone was not connecting to the internet and I was seething about not being able to be plugged into my world. Between juggling a diet coke and fiddling with my cell phone, I guess I was not my usual fun self...
It's one of those things - I gave up drinking 14 1/2 years ago but replaced my addiction with work. But in my defense, what's worse?
I do my work with a lot of passion - I consider it my greatest strength and biggest weakness. I am one of the very few people who actually get paid to do what I love. And yes, I'm one of those idiots who would keep my job if I won the lottery...although I concede that I would probably get fired by doing something stupid like offering a co-worker $1000 to shut the hell up.
But lately it's made me into someone who is constantly pushing to get more and more done. It has become harder and harder to 'unplug' from my job, my computer, my cell phone, and from constantly turning things over in my mind. Modern technology has made me it's bitch - I can't get away.
Why can't I love exercise (although I had a great golf game not too long ago)? Why don't I love to do anything besides work, shop and read?
It's time for hockey. It's time for me to yell at Becanic and tell the other team that they 'still suck'. It's time for me to rush through the day anxious to get to the stadium to see my buddies.
Did I really just wish for summer to end?
I was at my BFF's 40th birthday extravaganza in Reno, NV when I first heard the word applied to me. My new cell phone was not connecting to the internet and I was seething about not being able to be plugged into my world. Between juggling a diet coke and fiddling with my cell phone, I guess I was not my usual fun self...
It's one of those things - I gave up drinking 14 1/2 years ago but replaced my addiction with work. But in my defense, what's worse?
I do my work with a lot of passion - I consider it my greatest strength and biggest weakness. I am one of the very few people who actually get paid to do what I love. And yes, I'm one of those idiots who would keep my job if I won the lottery...although I concede that I would probably get fired by doing something stupid like offering a co-worker $1000 to shut the hell up.
But lately it's made me into someone who is constantly pushing to get more and more done. It has become harder and harder to 'unplug' from my job, my computer, my cell phone, and from constantly turning things over in my mind. Modern technology has made me it's bitch - I can't get away.
Why can't I love exercise (although I had a great golf game not too long ago)? Why don't I love to do anything besides work, shop and read?
It's time for hockey. It's time for me to yell at Becanic and tell the other team that they 'still suck'. It's time for me to rush through the day anxious to get to the stadium to see my buddies.
Did I really just wish for summer to end?
Sunday, April 13, 2008
This One's for the Girls...
Ok guys - this one is for the girls. I know you men out there read my blog because my co-worker actually bought me a "Cougar" sandwich for lunch. But this one's for the girls. You've been warned.
I feel obliged to share some tips with my girls. This may surprise you, but I don't wake up lookin' like a dime piece - it takes some wallet lettuce to look this good - and a little effort (how much do I love my Modern Slang Dictionary??).
Let's start with the basics: I have always believed that I am the most important person in my life - think about it - without me, there is no mother, no daughter, no sister, no wife, no friends. So it's my duty and obligation to take care of myself. And you can post all you want about being vain and shallow - and I will delete it. It's a fact that American culture is based on looks. So taking care of yourself says that you care about yourself - other people should too.
Hair:
It's the one thing you really can't hide. This is important. Don't dye your own hair - and don't cut it either. And if you are going gray, consider moving to a lighter shade than your normal color. There's nothing worse than 2 or 3 inches of gray roots - it looks like mold growing on your scalp. Do me a favor and go find a picture of yourself 10 years ago - I'll wait.
Got it? Ok, now answer this - is your hairstyle the same? If so, you need a change. This is one area that it pays to consult a professional.
Eyebrows:
Thicker eyebrows are in - they make your face look more youthful. It is well worth the money to have a professional do a wax. It's like an instant facelift - trust me - and be sure to thank me when you see me next.
Eyes:
Beside my bed I keep Arbonne's Re9 eyecream (e-mail me for where to get it - my BFF's Sister sells it). This is the gold standard and not as expensive as the stuff they try to sell you at the Department Store. I also keep Neosporine - I rub it on my cuticles, elbows and lips before bed.
My new favorite stuff is mineral makeup. Arbonne has a great line and Bare Minerals is really good too.
Get measured for a good bra. Having the right fit will make you look like you lost 10 lbs. And finally, the Bra Goddesses are listening to me - they are making larger bras that are actually sexy (this is a personal issue with me - I mean you would think that the fact that millions of women spend thousands to get implants then have to wear ugly bras? This has pissed me off for years).
Shoes:
Don't buy cheap shoes. They hurt your feet. They look cheap. Even though you think you have to wear ugly shoes for comfort or foot problems - YOU ARE WRONG. Sofft makes some killer shoes that support your arches and I could run a marathon in mine (yeah right - come on - that's exercise). Don't buy cheap shoes.
Pedicures:
Seriously - don't show off your gnarly toes if you don't take care of them. It's around $20 at any nail shop in a strip mall. Pay the money and get those calluses taken off! You will thank me for this.
So, these are just the basics for you - and men - don't think you're getting off the hook. I will be posting info on the basics of manscaping. You've been warned.
I feel obliged to share some tips with my girls. This may surprise you, but I don't wake up lookin' like a dime piece - it takes some wallet lettuce to look this good - and a little effort (how much do I love my Modern Slang Dictionary??).
Let's start with the basics: I have always believed that I am the most important person in my life - think about it - without me, there is no mother, no daughter, no sister, no wife, no friends. So it's my duty and obligation to take care of myself. And you can post all you want about being vain and shallow - and I will delete it. It's a fact that American culture is based on looks. So taking care of yourself says that you care about yourself - other people should too.
Hair:
It's the one thing you really can't hide. This is important. Don't dye your own hair - and don't cut it either. And if you are going gray, consider moving to a lighter shade than your normal color. There's nothing worse than 2 or 3 inches of gray roots - it looks like mold growing on your scalp. Do me a favor and go find a picture of yourself 10 years ago - I'll wait.
Got it? Ok, now answer this - is your hairstyle the same? If so, you need a change. This is one area that it pays to consult a professional.
Eyebrows:
Thicker eyebrows are in - they make your face look more youthful. It is well worth the money to have a professional do a wax. It's like an instant facelift - trust me - and be sure to thank me when you see me next.
Eyes:
Beside my bed I keep Arbonne's Re9 eyecream (e-mail me for where to get it - my BFF's Sister sells it). This is the gold standard and not as expensive as the stuff they try to sell you at the Department Store. I also keep Neosporine - I rub it on my cuticles, elbows and lips before bed.
My new favorite stuff is mineral makeup. Arbonne has a great line and Bare Minerals is really good too.
Get measured for a good bra. Having the right fit will make you look like you lost 10 lbs. And finally, the Bra Goddesses are listening to me - they are making larger bras that are actually sexy (this is a personal issue with me - I mean you would think that the fact that millions of women spend thousands to get implants then have to wear ugly bras? This has pissed me off for years).
Shoes:
Don't buy cheap shoes. They hurt your feet. They look cheap. Even though you think you have to wear ugly shoes for comfort or foot problems - YOU ARE WRONG. Sofft makes some killer shoes that support your arches and I could run a marathon in mine (yeah right - come on - that's exercise). Don't buy cheap shoes.
Pedicures:
Seriously - don't show off your gnarly toes if you don't take care of them. It's around $20 at any nail shop in a strip mall. Pay the money and get those calluses taken off! You will thank me for this.
So, these are just the basics for you - and men - don't think you're getting off the hook. I will be posting info on the basics of manscaping. You've been warned.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Tool Belt Diva
I guess I watch too many home improvement shows - you know 'Tool Belt Diva', 'Trading Spaces'- shows like these designed to make you feel like you can whip out some tools, drywall a room and refinish your hardwood floors in a day.
Before I tell you the great vacuum fire story of '08, here's a little background...
1) 2007/2008 has been the year of major purchases: we have had to replace a lot of appliances because they quit working - we bought a fridge, a stove, new washer/dryer, new sunglasses - you know...vital stuff to keep your house working.
2) When I got married, I got a valuable piece of advice from woman who had been married for 30 years. She said that whenever she wanted something done in her house (say hanging a curtain rod) and her husband wasn't doing it, she would go grab the biggest tool in the garage (say a power drill)and start just drilling big holes in the wall until her husband got up and did the job...keep that in the holster, girls, it works!
3) We have 3 dogs (all named after Presidents...Jackson, Teddy and Madison). Jackson is a chow/german shepard and if you didn't know Spring or Fall was on the way, you would know by the shedding of his coat. Chows have a lot of hair - and Jackson sheds in clumps. Huge clumps all over my tan carpet....
So, we have a vacuum that has been doing a lot of duty picking up huge clumps of dog hair and all the stuff little Madison brings into the house to chew up from the yard. It's not an expensive vacuum, but it's worked hard and I faithfully replace the bag and hoses to keep it going. The other night I changed the bag and started vacuuming. It made a funny noise, but hey, you just keep going, right? It decided to stop working so I flipped it over and discovered a bunch of gunk wrapped around the roller. I got my sewing scissors out, cleaned out the stuff, and plugged it back in to marvel at my work. But it didn't go - the motor sounded stuck. I gave up and went to bed.
The next day I decided I was going to tackle this project again - after all, my carpet looked like crap and I watch the shows...I can do this, right? Yeah...with Randy looking on, I got the phillips head screwdriver and took the bottom off the vacuum. Looking like I knew what I was doing, I messed with the belt and blew some dirt off the roller and pronounced it fixed! I plugged it in preparing to wow my husband - and the damn thing started smoking. Now, if I were my mothers' daughter, I would tell you that flames were shooting out and I bravely smothered the fire and saved my house from ruin. Except the real story went like this:
Randy - Take that outside now - not on the deck - on the cement in case it bursts into flames.
Me - Let me unplug it
Randy - NOW
Me - I'm going (I took it out front and put it on the cement walkway)
Randy - For future reference, if a motor doesn't want to turn, don't make it
Me - I was trying to save us money
Randy - Nice work - go get a new vacuum
The house was filled with a putrid rubber smell all night and I froze my butt off with all the windows open - my punishment for my foray into home improvement. The story of me buying two vacuums the next day because the first one I bought didn't suck is for another day...
I think I'm going to stick to just watching the home improvement shows and only practicing the stuff I learn on "What Not To Wear"...
Before I tell you the great vacuum fire story of '08, here's a little background...
1) 2007/2008 has been the year of major purchases: we have had to replace a lot of appliances because they quit working - we bought a fridge, a stove, new washer/dryer, new sunglasses - you know...vital stuff to keep your house working.
2) When I got married, I got a valuable piece of advice from woman who had been married for 30 years. She said that whenever she wanted something done in her house (say hanging a curtain rod) and her husband wasn't doing it, she would go grab the biggest tool in the garage (say a power drill)and start just drilling big holes in the wall until her husband got up and did the job...keep that in the holster, girls, it works!
3) We have 3 dogs (all named after Presidents...Jackson, Teddy and Madison). Jackson is a chow/german shepard and if you didn't know Spring or Fall was on the way, you would know by the shedding of his coat. Chows have a lot of hair - and Jackson sheds in clumps. Huge clumps all over my tan carpet....
So, we have a vacuum that has been doing a lot of duty picking up huge clumps of dog hair and all the stuff little Madison brings into the house to chew up from the yard. It's not an expensive vacuum, but it's worked hard and I faithfully replace the bag and hoses to keep it going. The other night I changed the bag and started vacuuming. It made a funny noise, but hey, you just keep going, right? It decided to stop working so I flipped it over and discovered a bunch of gunk wrapped around the roller. I got my sewing scissors out, cleaned out the stuff, and plugged it back in to marvel at my work. But it didn't go - the motor sounded stuck. I gave up and went to bed.
The next day I decided I was going to tackle this project again - after all, my carpet looked like crap and I watch the shows...I can do this, right? Yeah...with Randy looking on, I got the phillips head screwdriver and took the bottom off the vacuum. Looking like I knew what I was doing, I messed with the belt and blew some dirt off the roller and pronounced it fixed! I plugged it in preparing to wow my husband - and the damn thing started smoking. Now, if I were my mothers' daughter, I would tell you that flames were shooting out and I bravely smothered the fire and saved my house from ruin. Except the real story went like this:
Randy - Take that outside now - not on the deck - on the cement in case it bursts into flames.
Me - Let me unplug it
Randy - NOW
Me - I'm going (I took it out front and put it on the cement walkway)
Randy - For future reference, if a motor doesn't want to turn, don't make it
Me - I was trying to save us money
Randy - Nice work - go get a new vacuum
The house was filled with a putrid rubber smell all night and I froze my butt off with all the windows open - my punishment for my foray into home improvement. The story of me buying two vacuums the next day because the first one I bought didn't suck is for another day...
I think I'm going to stick to just watching the home improvement shows and only practicing the stuff I learn on "What Not To Wear"...
Saturday, March 15, 2008
******UPDATES*****BREAKING NEWS*****
Hello Sports Fans! Well, after a little surgery and lots of OT at work, here, finally is a post...
We went to Vancouver BC to see the Tips take on the Giants last weekend (March 8th). Great game, good hosts - I spilled a diet coke on some guy and he didn't berate me like Hockey Tom and Leo did - but we lost. Giants are a great team.
Finally, Finally, hockey again in Everett! Wednesday was a lot of fun and Hockey Tom was back from his crafting expo and Leo was back from serving the homeless. Both were in rare form and it was a great...but we lost to Tri-Cities (the place that sucks so bad they had to throw 3 cities into the mix to make it sound appealing). I had a personal heckler, but KIRO Dave had my back!
Friday saw Seattle come to town - have I mentioned how much I dispise the T-Chicks? Kyle Beach was a huge disappointment...I think he cost us home ice advantage in the playoffs. Even my buddie Albie has sworn never to wear his #12 jersey anymore...
But here's the ***BREAKING NEWS***:
I was in line for the private restroom (Leo threw an elbow and edged his way in before me - and LEFT THE SEAT UP AGAIN). While in line, a nice lady who sits right in front of the Foghorn's came up and told me that "Margo" (Mrs. Foghorn) would probably berate her for talking to me but that the Foghorns were MOVING TO ANOTHER SECTION ACROSS THE ICE. Yeah! Even this nice couple were excited to be getting rid of the trash in our section!
Update: Good triumphs over evil! Even this really nice lady was excited that they were moving! Take that Foghorns! Never underestimate the power of a pissed off blonde!
We went to Vancouver BC to see the Tips take on the Giants last weekend (March 8th). Great game, good hosts - I spilled a diet coke on some guy and he didn't berate me like Hockey Tom and Leo did - but we lost. Giants are a great team.
Finally, Finally, hockey again in Everett! Wednesday was a lot of fun and Hockey Tom was back from his crafting expo and Leo was back from serving the homeless. Both were in rare form and it was a great...but we lost to Tri-Cities (the place that sucks so bad they had to throw 3 cities into the mix to make it sound appealing). I had a personal heckler, but KIRO Dave had my back!
Friday saw Seattle come to town - have I mentioned how much I dispise the T-Chicks? Kyle Beach was a huge disappointment...I think he cost us home ice advantage in the playoffs. Even my buddie Albie has sworn never to wear his #12 jersey anymore...
But here's the ***BREAKING NEWS***:
I was in line for the private restroom (Leo threw an elbow and edged his way in before me - and LEFT THE SEAT UP AGAIN). While in line, a nice lady who sits right in front of the Foghorn's came up and told me that "Margo" (Mrs. Foghorn) would probably berate her for talking to me but that the Foghorns were MOVING TO ANOTHER SECTION ACROSS THE ICE. Yeah! Even this nice couple were excited to be getting rid of the trash in our section!
Update: Good triumphs over evil! Even this really nice lady was excited that they were moving! Take that Foghorns! Never underestimate the power of a pissed off blonde!
Monday, March 3, 2008
Weekend Wrap Up
Hello Sports Fans - here'a recap of this weekend.
Friday evening the Tips beat Seattle - YAY! SO nice to shut those stupid fans up! Leland Irving tied the WHL record for shut-outs by a goalie! As far as Section 119 goes - Hockey Tom was MIA. Leo reports that he was at a "Crafting and Knitting Expo" in LA - I'm on the trail of this story and going to get to the bottom of it...However, even though Hockey Tom was gone, Leo did his boy proud and left the seat up in the family restroom outside of 119.
Saturday evening started out with dinner at a Mexican Restaurant with the 119'ers. Lots of fun. You'd think that would have been the highlight of the evening, but alas, more fun was to be had in 119.
Hockey Tom and Leo were both MIA for this game (Leo reports he was 'serving the homeless' at a soup kitchen). Their seats were taken by a very funny co-worker of Leo's who proceeded to tell the group about Leo at work. Then Curly Sue brought some 'puck bunny' to the game. Let me say this - I would never let my daughter leave the house dressed like these little girls. And I would NEVER let my daughter wear so much perfume that everyone moved up to the top row of 119 just to get away from the smell.
After the row shuffles and movement, the conversation turned to 'Life in the 80's' with a few of us reliving old times and trends. Very funny stuff. Adam did his best gay impression and Kim tried to act like she didn't do half the stuff we know she did because we all did it!
Meanwhile - the game was horrible - we didn't deserve to win and it was amazing that we did. Oh yeah, Mrs. Foghorn bought some horribly tacky Tips framed memorabilia that was huge. I guess it will look nice next to her Velvet Elvis painting in the trailer...
Friday evening the Tips beat Seattle - YAY! SO nice to shut those stupid fans up! Leland Irving tied the WHL record for shut-outs by a goalie! As far as Section 119 goes - Hockey Tom was MIA. Leo reports that he was at a "Crafting and Knitting Expo" in LA - I'm on the trail of this story and going to get to the bottom of it...However, even though Hockey Tom was gone, Leo did his boy proud and left the seat up in the family restroom outside of 119.
Saturday evening started out with dinner at a Mexican Restaurant with the 119'ers. Lots of fun. You'd think that would have been the highlight of the evening, but alas, more fun was to be had in 119.
Hockey Tom and Leo were both MIA for this game (Leo reports he was 'serving the homeless' at a soup kitchen). Their seats were taken by a very funny co-worker of Leo's who proceeded to tell the group about Leo at work. Then Curly Sue brought some 'puck bunny' to the game. Let me say this - I would never let my daughter leave the house dressed like these little girls. And I would NEVER let my daughter wear so much perfume that everyone moved up to the top row of 119 just to get away from the smell.
After the row shuffles and movement, the conversation turned to 'Life in the 80's' with a few of us reliving old times and trends. Very funny stuff. Adam did his best gay impression and Kim tried to act like she didn't do half the stuff we know she did because we all did it!
Meanwhile - the game was horrible - we didn't deserve to win and it was amazing that we did. Oh yeah, Mrs. Foghorn bought some horribly tacky Tips framed memorabilia that was huge. I guess it will look nice next to her Velvet Elvis painting in the trailer...
Monday, February 25, 2008
Confessions of a Clothing Snob
Last year I lost a bunch of weight - 26 lbs! Finally, I saw a size 10 again - and wow was that great! Due to some stupid girl problems, I had to take hormones which brought me back up to a size 14 but now the hormones are gone and I'm on my way back down - size 10 is just a few pounds away! I should finally get to the weight I have determined is right for me around June/July - then I quit smoking! Then back on the diet to lose those pesky smoking pounds then finally - my 'asset reduction' surgery sometime around Thanksgiving - which means I will be a total 'dime piece' by the big FOUR-OH!
When I first lost all my weight - I started giving away my wardrobe - jeans, suits, dresses and even shoes (did you know that you can lose weight in your feet?) My co-workers were thankful as they were going through weight loss themselves. However, a consistent comment I got was that I was a "Clothing Snob".
That one shocked me. I am very big on personal integrity (do my deeds match my words?) and I pride myself on being a person who does not look down on others: I can't even watch Dr. Phil or Jerry Springer because I feel that those shows are designed to make fun of people who have not had the same advantages as me. I remember my mom's reaction to a classmate at her 20th year class reunion. The gentleman was in a wheelchair with a halo attached by screws to his forehead. He drooled and smelled like he hadn't had a shower in weeks - yet my mom ran right up and hugged him. That lesson has always stayed with me - and I'm not sure she even knows that.
Anyway - back to me. A clothing snob? How could I be a snob? It is incongruent with my personal motto to that everyone is equal, so why were my co-workers saying this about me? I cornered "The Sus" and made her spill the beans - and guess what - my clothes all had designer labels. I blame Randy.
When we first met, I was working as a waitress. Whenever I needed a pair of shoes, I would go to Payless. After my 5th pair of crappy black pumps he finally said "Why don't you just buy a pair of black pumps at Nordstrom for $75 that will last longer?" So I tried it - and now I'm addicted...to nice shoes, makeup, clothes....
However, what most of my friends know about me is that I'm a fanatic bargain shopper. I love brand names, but I get them at Nordstrom Rack. Most of my shoes come from there as well. I like quality but I'm only willing to pay full retail for a few things - and only in a size 10 and only for classic wardrobe staples. But here's a couple of my secrets:
1. I invest in a new coat every year - but I buy it only at the end of the season. Beautiful dress coats are 1/2 off or more at the end of the season. Pick a classic style and you will have it forever...follow the trends by buying a scarf in the latest color but stay with a classic cut on the coat.
2. For shoes - spend the money. I wear 3" to 4" heels every day. I could probably run the 50 yard dash in most of them. Why? Because they are quality shoes. Good shoes are priceless - trust me on this.
Let me address my final splurges: purse and sunglasses. I carry the same purse everyday. I don't switch out and I don't like cheap purses - and I don't give those away so deal with it. As for sunglasses? Every nice pair I have ever bought I still have. I don't lose them. And if I want to fork out some serious wallet lettuce for designer glasses? I will. If these items make me a clothing snob? Then I'm all in.
When I first lost all my weight - I started giving away my wardrobe - jeans, suits, dresses and even shoes (did you know that you can lose weight in your feet?) My co-workers were thankful as they were going through weight loss themselves. However, a consistent comment I got was that I was a "Clothing Snob".
That one shocked me. I am very big on personal integrity (do my deeds match my words?) and I pride myself on being a person who does not look down on others: I can't even watch Dr. Phil or Jerry Springer because I feel that those shows are designed to make fun of people who have not had the same advantages as me. I remember my mom's reaction to a classmate at her 20th year class reunion. The gentleman was in a wheelchair with a halo attached by screws to his forehead. He drooled and smelled like he hadn't had a shower in weeks - yet my mom ran right up and hugged him. That lesson has always stayed with me - and I'm not sure she even knows that.
Anyway - back to me. A clothing snob? How could I be a snob? It is incongruent with my personal motto to that everyone is equal, so why were my co-workers saying this about me? I cornered "The Sus" and made her spill the beans - and guess what - my clothes all had designer labels. I blame Randy.
When we first met, I was working as a waitress. Whenever I needed a pair of shoes, I would go to Payless. After my 5th pair of crappy black pumps he finally said "Why don't you just buy a pair of black pumps at Nordstrom for $75 that will last longer?" So I tried it - and now I'm addicted...to nice shoes, makeup, clothes....
However, what most of my friends know about me is that I'm a fanatic bargain shopper. I love brand names, but I get them at Nordstrom Rack. Most of my shoes come from there as well. I like quality but I'm only willing to pay full retail for a few things - and only in a size 10 and only for classic wardrobe staples. But here's a couple of my secrets:
1. I invest in a new coat every year - but I buy it only at the end of the season. Beautiful dress coats are 1/2 off or more at the end of the season. Pick a classic style and you will have it forever...follow the trends by buying a scarf in the latest color but stay with a classic cut on the coat.
2. For shoes - spend the money. I wear 3" to 4" heels every day. I could probably run the 50 yard dash in most of them. Why? Because they are quality shoes. Good shoes are priceless - trust me on this.
Let me address my final splurges: purse and sunglasses. I carry the same purse everyday. I don't switch out and I don't like cheap purses - and I don't give those away so deal with it. As for sunglasses? Every nice pair I have ever bought I still have. I don't lose them. And if I want to fork out some serious wallet lettuce for designer glasses? I will. If these items make me a clothing snob? Then I'm all in.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Songs About Laura
I was driving into work today and heard a song that triggered a memory for me – do you ever do that? I heard “Cool Change” by Little River Band that reminded me of a CD I once made for a friend.
I went to a wedding in my hometown a couple of years ago and caught up with some of my old friends – and reconnected with some people who I knew but never considered friends. Funny how you choose your friends differently now, hu? Anyway, my friend “TJ” and I decided that we would make a CD for each other that said something about who we are. TJ is a huge music buff such as I (although I’m sure I could kick his butt at my ‘six-pack’ game) so the task was to pick a variety of songs and explain why.
I went through my iPod and all my songs and came up with a list. This task was harder than I thought…and I’m not sure what they say about me, but here’s my list:
1) I’ll Be Around by The Spinners – my favorite song of all time.
2) Beast of Burden by the Rolling Stones – my second favorite song of all time.
3) Bitches Ain’t Shit by Ben Folds – this song cracks me up – what is funnier than a hard core rap song sung like a 50’s cocktail lounge song?
4) Alone Again by Gilbert O’Sullivan – this is the saddest song ever written.
5) Cool Change by the Little River Band – great driving tune…”I was born in the sign of water and it’s there that I feel my best”.
6) Grow Old Along with Me by Mary Chapin Carpenter (written by John Lennon) – my wedding song.
7) Groove is in the Heart by the DeeLites – best dance song EVER
8) I Touch Myself by The Divinyls – my karaoke song
9) Love Will Keep us Together by The Captain & Tenille – my other karaoke song
10) Auld Lange Sine by Dan Fogelberg – Great lyrics…this song is about looking back at high school and the choices we make to become who we are today.
So this is my list of songs – I’m not sure what they say about me. And TJ? I’m still waiting for that CD of yours, pal……
I went to a wedding in my hometown a couple of years ago and caught up with some of my old friends – and reconnected with some people who I knew but never considered friends. Funny how you choose your friends differently now, hu? Anyway, my friend “TJ” and I decided that we would make a CD for each other that said something about who we are. TJ is a huge music buff such as I (although I’m sure I could kick his butt at my ‘six-pack’ game) so the task was to pick a variety of songs and explain why.
I went through my iPod and all my songs and came up with a list. This task was harder than I thought…and I’m not sure what they say about me, but here’s my list:
1) I’ll Be Around by The Spinners – my favorite song of all time.
2) Beast of Burden by the Rolling Stones – my second favorite song of all time.
3) Bitches Ain’t Shit by Ben Folds – this song cracks me up – what is funnier than a hard core rap song sung like a 50’s cocktail lounge song?
4) Alone Again by Gilbert O’Sullivan – this is the saddest song ever written.
5) Cool Change by the Little River Band – great driving tune…”I was born in the sign of water and it’s there that I feel my best”.
6) Grow Old Along with Me by Mary Chapin Carpenter (written by John Lennon) – my wedding song.
7) Groove is in the Heart by the DeeLites – best dance song EVER
8) I Touch Myself by The Divinyls – my karaoke song
9) Love Will Keep us Together by The Captain & Tenille – my other karaoke song
10) Auld Lange Sine by Dan Fogelberg – Great lyrics…this song is about looking back at high school and the choices we make to become who we are today.
So this is my list of songs – I’m not sure what they say about me. And TJ? I’m still waiting for that CD of yours, pal……
Monday, February 18, 2008
Take That You Idiots!
Everett Events Center Board of Directors:
Earl Dutton - PresidentGary Weikel - Vice PresidentThomas Gaffney - Treasurer Karen Shaw - Secretary Mark Olson - Board Member
2000 Hewitt Avenue VIA FACSIMILE and REGULAR MAIL 425.322.2601
Suite 200 Everett, WA 98201
February 18, 2008
Dear Board:
I am writing you with a serious concern over the consistency of enforcement of the rules by your security personnel during Everett Silvertips Games. My husband and I are season ticket holders of the Silvertips. We sit in Section 119 Row 14 Seats 19 & 20. We have also purchased a large ticket package to have the 2 seats to either the right or left of us during the regular season. We enjoy the games and have made many friends in our section.
Our problem has been with the season ticket holders in Section 119 Row 15 seats 16 & 17. While I realize that they have been season ticket holders for 5 years, it does not, however, give them carte blanche to continually and consistently use inappropriate and unacceptable language.
On November 16, 2007 two friends joined my husband to watch the game. During this game, there was a scrum at the south end of the ice. My friend and his son stood up (along with the crowd) to watch the action. Row 115 yelled ‘down in front’ a couple of times. The son turned around and said they would be seated in just a minute. Row 115 continued to yell at them until finally the son said ‘ you don’t have to be a bitch, I will sit down’. Row 115 reported them to Security and they were removed. I am not defending our guests’ behavior, rather, using it to illustrate my next point.
On Saturday, February 16, 2008 my husband and I attended the game. The lady in Row 115 yelled down her row to another fan that he shouldn’t bring his girlfriend to the game because he is married. This didn’t seem to be something the whole section needed to hear, so I turned around and said to the man ‘it that really appropriate at the game?’ and he said “Shut the fuck up” and stuck his tongue out at me. I immediately reported the incident to security who ‘warned’ them. Please be advised that this is not the first time my husband and I have asked that they not use the “f-word” when yelling at the refs or players because of the children who sit in our section – an issue that I have reported to Devon at the Silvertips office.
I am asking that you investigate this incident, reprimand the folks in Row 115 for their consistent use of inappropriate language and uniformly enforce your policy to remove fans from the arena who use rude and abusive language. If you fail to do the above, I’m worried that the people in Row 115 will continue to escalate their behaviors and language until people don’t come to games and fail to renew their season tickets.
I am available to speak to you regarding this matter as well as provide any witnesses should you care to speak with them. I am asking that you inform me at your earliest convenience that this matter has been dealt with and what your proposed remedy is for the situation.
I look forward to many years as a Silvertips Season Ticket Holder and thank you for enforcing your rules so that everyone enjoys their visits to your facility.
Sincerely,
Laura W.
(address)
cc: Doug Soetaert, Everett Silvertips General Manager
Aaron Wilson, Senior Ticket Account Executive
Devon Wold, Sr. Ticket Account Exec. / Client Services Mgr
Rob Ramsburgh , Game Operations Manager
Earl Dutton - PresidentGary Weikel - Vice PresidentThomas Gaffney - Treasurer Karen Shaw - Secretary Mark Olson - Board Member
2000 Hewitt Avenue VIA FACSIMILE and REGULAR MAIL 425.322.2601
Suite 200 Everett, WA 98201
February 18, 2008
Dear Board:
I am writing you with a serious concern over the consistency of enforcement of the rules by your security personnel during Everett Silvertips Games. My husband and I are season ticket holders of the Silvertips. We sit in Section 119 Row 14 Seats 19 & 20. We have also purchased a large ticket package to have the 2 seats to either the right or left of us during the regular season. We enjoy the games and have made many friends in our section.
Our problem has been with the season ticket holders in Section 119 Row 15 seats 16 & 17. While I realize that they have been season ticket holders for 5 years, it does not, however, give them carte blanche to continually and consistently use inappropriate and unacceptable language.
On November 16, 2007 two friends joined my husband to watch the game. During this game, there was a scrum at the south end of the ice. My friend and his son stood up (along with the crowd) to watch the action. Row 115 yelled ‘down in front’ a couple of times. The son turned around and said they would be seated in just a minute. Row 115 continued to yell at them until finally the son said ‘ you don’t have to be a bitch, I will sit down’. Row 115 reported them to Security and they were removed. I am not defending our guests’ behavior, rather, using it to illustrate my next point.
On Saturday, February 16, 2008 my husband and I attended the game. The lady in Row 115 yelled down her row to another fan that he shouldn’t bring his girlfriend to the game because he is married. This didn’t seem to be something the whole section needed to hear, so I turned around and said to the man ‘it that really appropriate at the game?’ and he said “Shut the fuck up” and stuck his tongue out at me. I immediately reported the incident to security who ‘warned’ them. Please be advised that this is not the first time my husband and I have asked that they not use the “f-word” when yelling at the refs or players because of the children who sit in our section – an issue that I have reported to Devon at the Silvertips office.
I am asking that you investigate this incident, reprimand the folks in Row 115 for their consistent use of inappropriate language and uniformly enforce your policy to remove fans from the arena who use rude and abusive language. If you fail to do the above, I’m worried that the people in Row 115 will continue to escalate their behaviors and language until people don’t come to games and fail to renew their season tickets.
I am available to speak to you regarding this matter as well as provide any witnesses should you care to speak with them. I am asking that you inform me at your earliest convenience that this matter has been dealt with and what your proposed remedy is for the situation.
I look forward to many years as a Silvertips Season Ticket Holder and thank you for enforcing your rules so that everyone enjoys their visits to your facility.
Sincerely,
Laura W.
(address)
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Aaron Wilson, Senior Ticket Account Executive
Devon Wold, Sr. Ticket Account Exec. / Client Services Mgr
Rob Ramsburgh , Game Operations Manager
Friday, February 15, 2008
Pet Peeve #1
Yeah...we all have 'em - a pet peeve or two. I didn't really even discover how much this little ditty annoyed me until the other night.
At my work I serve on a lot of committees - and they mostly meet in the evenings. Therefore, I'm usually the last one out the door and heading home later than the average bear. The other night I jumped into the car prepared to play my favorite game on the way home (it's called 4 play but it's been expanded to the six pack). I have XM Satellite radio and I start at the 70's station, go to the 80's, 90's, soft rock, sunny rock then love songs. The goal is to name title and artist on all six stations. My personal best is 6 times hitting the six pack.
Ok, so I'm on the road (admittedly rockin' out to a Def Leppard tune on the 80's station) and I notice this tiny little car beside me. Contained in this tin can on wheels is a couple of guys who looked like they had just gotten off work at a construction site (I'm not looking down on them - my hubby is in construction). I guess they saw the blonde hair and decided that I would just voluntarily give them my ten digits. Really - when was the last time that move worked for ya, guys? Seriously...some blonde driving in a nice SUV just rolls down the window and shouts her phone number to a couple of guys? And then when I ignore you, I'm a bitch? That's how the game works?
Hubby is a biker - with a really nice bike. He's told me stories of getting flashed by girls. I say "Good for You" that bike is finally paying off. It's not something I've ever done to a biker, but hey, god bless ya chippies who think it's fun. What is not fun is all the delivery vans, truckers and just plain sleezy dudes who think it's cool to write "Flash Friday" or "Leg Check 15 feet ahead" in the dirt on the back of your rig.
Don't get me wrong - there's nothing I like more than attention - after all, it's "Lights, Camera, Laura". And getting looked at is nice - especially for a girl who grew up with a mom who looked like Lonnie Anderson and 2 BFF's who are smokin' hot. And don't get me wrong - there is nothing better than a bunch of cute guys smiling and waving or a bunch of young kids who think I'm a MILF. But come on - do we need to have the talk about who is in your league and who is not?
Ok - I guess we do. I have a lot of "Stupid Laura Theories" (not to be confused with "Stupid Laura Trivia"):
1) Guys will attract the best women they can afford; and
2) Guys don't realize who is and who is not in their league.
Think about it -how many times have you seen a gorgeous woman with a really ugly rich dude? And how many times have you girls been hit on by a guy who doesn't realize that the sum total of who you are and what you've become is from already having dated in the minors?
I once heard a comedian say that our license plates should be our cell phone numbers - and it seemed like a really good idea when I used to get road rage - but now I'm not so sure I could handle all the calls......
At my work I serve on a lot of committees - and they mostly meet in the evenings. Therefore, I'm usually the last one out the door and heading home later than the average bear. The other night I jumped into the car prepared to play my favorite game on the way home (it's called 4 play but it's been expanded to the six pack). I have XM Satellite radio and I start at the 70's station, go to the 80's, 90's, soft rock, sunny rock then love songs. The goal is to name title and artist on all six stations. My personal best is 6 times hitting the six pack.
Ok, so I'm on the road (admittedly rockin' out to a Def Leppard tune on the 80's station) and I notice this tiny little car beside me. Contained in this tin can on wheels is a couple of guys who looked like they had just gotten off work at a construction site (I'm not looking down on them - my hubby is in construction). I guess they saw the blonde hair and decided that I would just voluntarily give them my ten digits. Really - when was the last time that move worked for ya, guys? Seriously...some blonde driving in a nice SUV just rolls down the window and shouts her phone number to a couple of guys? And then when I ignore you, I'm a bitch? That's how the game works?
Hubby is a biker - with a really nice bike. He's told me stories of getting flashed by girls. I say "Good for You" that bike is finally paying off. It's not something I've ever done to a biker, but hey, god bless ya chippies who think it's fun. What is not fun is all the delivery vans, truckers and just plain sleezy dudes who think it's cool to write "Flash Friday" or "Leg Check 15 feet ahead" in the dirt on the back of your rig.
Don't get me wrong - there's nothing I like more than attention - after all, it's "Lights, Camera, Laura". And getting looked at is nice - especially for a girl who grew up with a mom who looked like Lonnie Anderson and 2 BFF's who are smokin' hot. And don't get me wrong - there is nothing better than a bunch of cute guys smiling and waving or a bunch of young kids who think I'm a MILF. But come on - do we need to have the talk about who is in your league and who is not?
Ok - I guess we do. I have a lot of "Stupid Laura Theories" (not to be confused with "Stupid Laura Trivia"):
1) Guys will attract the best women they can afford; and
2) Guys don't realize who is and who is not in their league.
Think about it -how many times have you seen a gorgeous woman with a really ugly rich dude? And how many times have you girls been hit on by a guy who doesn't realize that the sum total of who you are and what you've become is from already having dated in the minors?
I once heard a comedian say that our license plates should be our cell phone numbers - and it seemed like a really good idea when I used to get road rage - but now I'm not so sure I could handle all the calls......
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Hockey In Heels 2008
OK - here's the scoop - I went to Hockey in Heels tonight with "The Sus". We had a blast. First of all, Dane Crowley, Clayton Bauer, Shane Harper, Leland Irving, Zach Hamill and Zach Dailey were all there. These kids are just too adorable. It's very clear they like each other and they like being in Everett.
The evening started with Coach Becanic introducing himself and telling his story about how he came to Everett. You guys aren't really interested, but it's a pretty interesting story - it reminds me of all the jobs I worked for little or no pay in order to pay my dues and move up. The kids then each told their stories. Unbelievable what some of these kids have gone through to play in the WHL.
The second part of the evening was trivia - normally my strong suit - but not Tips trivia. The players gave out autographed pictures of themselves as prizes. We then all wrote down questions and the players and Coach answered them. Section 119 would have been proud of me - I had the toughest question and they saved it until the end. The question was this: What is your plan to play more consistently for the rest of the season? I gotta say, I wasn't that impressed with the answer - that the top 5 teams in the league are better than before. The Tips went into the playoffs with 35 wins and now it is conceivable that the top 3-5 teams will enter with over 50 wins. He also mentioned the injury bug - btw - Steffonovich has gone back to Princeton.
The funnest part? I got picked to play charades with Bauer, Hamill and Harper. Yeah, I carried my team (they only answered 1 question) but we lost by a point. Whatever - who wanted a crappy pink zip front hoodie that's onsale in the store anyway? I talked some serious smack to Leland - I think he got nervous but he was able to brave it out. I am confident I will take the competition next year.
I have to say - it was a fun night - and I went in totally prepared to dislike Becanic. But I can't. He is charming, the kids love him, and he has some interesting ways of teaching and getting respect from his players. I liked him, sorry Hockey Tom and Leo...
The evening started with Coach Becanic introducing himself and telling his story about how he came to Everett. You guys aren't really interested, but it's a pretty interesting story - it reminds me of all the jobs I worked for little or no pay in order to pay my dues and move up. The kids then each told their stories. Unbelievable what some of these kids have gone through to play in the WHL.
The second part of the evening was trivia - normally my strong suit - but not Tips trivia. The players gave out autographed pictures of themselves as prizes. We then all wrote down questions and the players and Coach answered them. Section 119 would have been proud of me - I had the toughest question and they saved it until the end. The question was this: What is your plan to play more consistently for the rest of the season? I gotta say, I wasn't that impressed with the answer - that the top 5 teams in the league are better than before. The Tips went into the playoffs with 35 wins and now it is conceivable that the top 3-5 teams will enter with over 50 wins. He also mentioned the injury bug - btw - Steffonovich has gone back to Princeton.
The funnest part? I got picked to play charades with Bauer, Hamill and Harper. Yeah, I carried my team (they only answered 1 question) but we lost by a point. Whatever - who wanted a crappy pink zip front hoodie that's onsale in the store anyway? I talked some serious smack to Leland - I think he got nervous but he was able to brave it out. I am confident I will take the competition next year.
I have to say - it was a fun night - and I went in totally prepared to dislike Becanic. But I can't. He is charming, the kids love him, and he has some interesting ways of teaching and getting respect from his players. I liked him, sorry Hockey Tom and Leo...
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Recap of Laurakah and the Week in Review
First, let me say that for my very last birthday - it was the best ever. I invented this crazy holiday for the gifts/attention and my friends didn't fail to disappoint. It has been said that you can judge a person by the company they keep and I am incredibly humbled by the amount of people who braved traffic, weather and illness to turn out at the Tips game for me. Thanks to all of you for the gifts - but thanks most of all for the gift of your friendship.
While we are on the subject of gifts - wow...I got some good ones! I got a hysterical modern slang dictionary (don't laugh or I'll pop a cap in your ass), 3 crowns, a fabulous pink boa and lots of games. Speaking of games - do you not know my competitive side? How many times do I challenge ya'll to games only to walk away the victor? Do you guys really want to go through the humiliation of me kickin' your butts?
Highlights of my gifts were the flowers I received from my brother, my daughter buying me 8 gifts (so so so thoughtful) and my mom getting my gifts there on the actual day. I loved everything and will be working to get thank you notes out! And another great gift was my daughter's friend having a beautiful baby girl on my birthday! A Laurakah baby...poor world - there will be another one of me.
So, now to the Tips game - we won! And while a small part of me was sad for the Prince George Cougars (only because I like the name) there were two great games this weekend. I can't really recap the games only to say they were exciting, our passes looked good and we won. Highlights of the game for me were not on the ice but in the crowd.
The 119ers were in full form. You guys rock - you welcomed my guests and participated in the Laurakah festivities. Everytime the Tips scored, Hockey Tom would turn around and give me the high five and say that goal was for my birthday. And thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Foghorn Leghorn for amusing my guests by singing the Canadian and US National Anthems in your usual tone deaf loud voices. My friends enjoyed the renditions.
So, Saturday's game - so funny for different reasons. Boys, when you use the 'family' restroom - PUT THE DAMN SEAT DOWN. I was in line for the restroom when out walks Hockey Tom...but he left the SEAT UP. I had to come out and put the boy in his place for that rookie move. And I was unimpressed with Leo's defense that it's a man's world at a hockey game and the seat should be welded up. But the funniest was when someone in our section won the autographed hockey stick and Hockey Tom started heckling the mascot Lincoln.
Mind you - Leo had already told a group of boys to have a seat when they were having a Chinese Fire Drill while the game was going and Hockey Tom yelled at 2 ten year old kids selling 50/50 tickets to sit down. Hockey Tom then decided to call out Lincoln. The usual - 'down in front' wasn't working for Lincoln. Hockey Tom continued to jaw and Lincoln climbed over the seats and called him out. Funny stuff - but not the end. Lincoln came back later, stood behind Hockey Tom and threw popcorn. The clincher was when Lincoln offered Hockey Tom some of his popcorn then threw it in his face.
Final Score - Lincoln 1...Hockey Tom 0.
But the little girl who witnessed it in our section was the big winner...she told her dad "I had the best Lincoln night EVER".
While we are on the subject of gifts - wow...I got some good ones! I got a hysterical modern slang dictionary (don't laugh or I'll pop a cap in your ass), 3 crowns, a fabulous pink boa and lots of games. Speaking of games - do you not know my competitive side? How many times do I challenge ya'll to games only to walk away the victor? Do you guys really want to go through the humiliation of me kickin' your butts?
Highlights of my gifts were the flowers I received from my brother, my daughter buying me 8 gifts (so so so thoughtful) and my mom getting my gifts there on the actual day. I loved everything and will be working to get thank you notes out! And another great gift was my daughter's friend having a beautiful baby girl on my birthday! A Laurakah baby...poor world - there will be another one of me.
So, now to the Tips game - we won! And while a small part of me was sad for the Prince George Cougars (only because I like the name) there were two great games this weekend. I can't really recap the games only to say they were exciting, our passes looked good and we won. Highlights of the game for me were not on the ice but in the crowd.
The 119ers were in full form. You guys rock - you welcomed my guests and participated in the Laurakah festivities. Everytime the Tips scored, Hockey Tom would turn around and give me the high five and say that goal was for my birthday. And thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Foghorn Leghorn for amusing my guests by singing the Canadian and US National Anthems in your usual tone deaf loud voices. My friends enjoyed the renditions.
So, Saturday's game - so funny for different reasons. Boys, when you use the 'family' restroom - PUT THE DAMN SEAT DOWN. I was in line for the restroom when out walks Hockey Tom...but he left the SEAT UP. I had to come out and put the boy in his place for that rookie move. And I was unimpressed with Leo's defense that it's a man's world at a hockey game and the seat should be welded up. But the funniest was when someone in our section won the autographed hockey stick and Hockey Tom started heckling the mascot Lincoln.
Mind you - Leo had already told a group of boys to have a seat when they were having a Chinese Fire Drill while the game was going and Hockey Tom yelled at 2 ten year old kids selling 50/50 tickets to sit down. Hockey Tom then decided to call out Lincoln. The usual - 'down in front' wasn't working for Lincoln. Hockey Tom continued to jaw and Lincoln climbed over the seats and called him out. Funny stuff - but not the end. Lincoln came back later, stood behind Hockey Tom and threw popcorn. The clincher was when Lincoln offered Hockey Tom some of his popcorn then threw it in his face.
Final Score - Lincoln 1...Hockey Tom 0.
But the little girl who witnessed it in our section was the big winner...she told her dad "I had the best Lincoln night EVER".
Thursday, February 7, 2008
14 Years of Sobriety
This is the day I truly celebrate - 14 years of sobriety. For those of you without a calculator that means I quit drinking the day after my 25th birthday. I want to explain what my alcoholism and sobriety mean to me. This is not professional advice. This does not apply to every alcoholic. I am no longer an AA member so these are not their ideas. But here goes.
Inevitably when you spend more than 30 minutes with me, I will bring up the fact that I am a recovering alcoholic. This is something that defines me - but in a good way. I'm an open personality - and for this reason I tell people about my sobriety because: 1) It keeps me accountable. The more people who know, the more people I am accountable to. 2) It defines me - for I am nothing without my sobriety. That sounds kinda ominous, but it's true. My life, my friends, my job, my passions - I wouldn't have any of this without my sobriety.
My sobriety, while something I am very open about, is personal. This is a disease, but a disease that can be put into permanent remission with constant vigilance and maintenance. I believe there is a genetic component - and I believe that this was a family genetic situation for me. But let's be clear...this is not my parent's fault. This was my choice. Behaviors are choices - and while I may not have had a lot of options when choosing - I did make choices. I'm accountable for those. No one ever held me down and poured beer down my throat (ok - they did, but beer bongs and upside-down margaritas were my idea).
However, something most people don't get - it's less about a physical addiction and more about behavior patterns. For me - it was about being numb and fear. Fear that I couldn't handle pain and a real fear that I couldn't handle success. It was about hiding from feelings...covering up what I wasn't prepared to deal with. For me, this has also manifested itself in other areas: shopping (now something I enjoy but don't have to do), being overweight (afraid no one would take me seriously as an attractive woman - the CIT I am now ;), and self sabotage...meaning that just when I was about to succeed I would somehow screw things up for myself so I could sit back and say "See - I can't be successful - you were wrong."
I've had to really work the 12 steps (and you CANNOT remain sober without them) and guess what - it's not over. Everyday there in an opportunity to put into practice at least one step that I have learned. I've reached out to other alcoholics only to see them fail. I've lost family members who ultimately died or took their lives because of this disease. And I've had people spit in my face when I tried to apologize - and lost a person really close to me because of my behaviors when drinking.
So, now let's get back to dealing with me - first of all - here's the annoying part of being an alcoholic when you mention it to someone invariably a few things happen:
1) They tell you how much they drink (I don't care - this is a decision for ME and ME ONLY)
2) They tell you how much someone else drinks (I don't care - this is a decision for ME and ME ONLY)
3) They know another practicing or recovering alcoholic and want to tell me about how much they drink/don't drink (I don't care - this is a decision for ME and ME ONLY).
It must be like being a Doctor and seeing a patient outside the office and asking them how they are doing - or working for a mobile phone company - people want a free phone, hate their service or just wanna bitch about the salesperson. If you take nothing away from this - take this - I am not judging you. My alcoholism has nothing to do with a judgement on you or anyone drinking. I really don't care how much you do/don't drink. And guess what, if you do drink too much - I can drive you home.
Here's where I'm more unusual than most - I have wine and beer in my house...there's probably some hard liquor there too...drinking is ok with me - I just don't get into drunks. And if you're clingy - that's a recipe for disaster. I do avoid food that is not cooked with alcohol in it and don't take Nyquil unless it's in the capsule form. I do, however, enjoy non-alcoholic beer but not wine - just yucky grapejuice for the most part.
Don't treat me differently - I'm still the life of any party and the one person in the whole crowd who will ride the mechanical surf board - no liquid courage necessary. Don't think I am judging you. Don't think I'm imposing my thoughts and beliefs on you. And don't impose yours on me.
Happy Birthday to me - I'm 14 - and while this number is large, I'm still taking it one day at a time.
Inevitably when you spend more than 30 minutes with me, I will bring up the fact that I am a recovering alcoholic. This is something that defines me - but in a good way. I'm an open personality - and for this reason I tell people about my sobriety because: 1) It keeps me accountable. The more people who know, the more people I am accountable to. 2) It defines me - for I am nothing without my sobriety. That sounds kinda ominous, but it's true. My life, my friends, my job, my passions - I wouldn't have any of this without my sobriety.
My sobriety, while something I am very open about, is personal. This is a disease, but a disease that can be put into permanent remission with constant vigilance and maintenance. I believe there is a genetic component - and I believe that this was a family genetic situation for me. But let's be clear...this is not my parent's fault. This was my choice. Behaviors are choices - and while I may not have had a lot of options when choosing - I did make choices. I'm accountable for those. No one ever held me down and poured beer down my throat (ok - they did, but beer bongs and upside-down margaritas were my idea).
However, something most people don't get - it's less about a physical addiction and more about behavior patterns. For me - it was about being numb and fear. Fear that I couldn't handle pain and a real fear that I couldn't handle success. It was about hiding from feelings...covering up what I wasn't prepared to deal with. For me, this has also manifested itself in other areas: shopping (now something I enjoy but don't have to do), being overweight (afraid no one would take me seriously as an attractive woman - the CIT I am now ;), and self sabotage...meaning that just when I was about to succeed I would somehow screw things up for myself so I could sit back and say "See - I can't be successful - you were wrong."
I've had to really work the 12 steps (and you CANNOT remain sober without them) and guess what - it's not over. Everyday there in an opportunity to put into practice at least one step that I have learned. I've reached out to other alcoholics only to see them fail. I've lost family members who ultimately died or took their lives because of this disease. And I've had people spit in my face when I tried to apologize - and lost a person really close to me because of my behaviors when drinking.
So, now let's get back to dealing with me - first of all - here's the annoying part of being an alcoholic when you mention it to someone invariably a few things happen:
1) They tell you how much they drink (I don't care - this is a decision for ME and ME ONLY)
2) They tell you how much someone else drinks (I don't care - this is a decision for ME and ME ONLY)
3) They know another practicing or recovering alcoholic and want to tell me about how much they drink/don't drink (I don't care - this is a decision for ME and ME ONLY).
It must be like being a Doctor and seeing a patient outside the office and asking them how they are doing - or working for a mobile phone company - people want a free phone, hate their service or just wanna bitch about the salesperson. If you take nothing away from this - take this - I am not judging you. My alcoholism has nothing to do with a judgement on you or anyone drinking. I really don't care how much you do/don't drink. And guess what, if you do drink too much - I can drive you home.
Here's where I'm more unusual than most - I have wine and beer in my house...there's probably some hard liquor there too...drinking is ok with me - I just don't get into drunks. And if you're clingy - that's a recipe for disaster. I do avoid food that is not cooked with alcohol in it and don't take Nyquil unless it's in the capsule form. I do, however, enjoy non-alcoholic beer but not wine - just yucky grapejuice for the most part.
Don't treat me differently - I'm still the life of any party and the one person in the whole crowd who will ride the mechanical surf board - no liquid courage necessary. Don't think I am judging you. Don't think I'm imposing my thoughts and beliefs on you. And don't impose yours on me.
Happy Birthday to me - I'm 14 - and while this number is large, I'm still taking it one day at a time.
Big game tonight for Laurakah! Go Tips!
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