December 2008
66 posts
Not exactly a Christmas movie. Actually, pretty... →
Dogs →
emilyposts:
Liz Entman on her new dog:
We are beginning to guess that her other parent was a cattle dog: She has long, deer-like legs and tries to herd everything in sight: us, the Basset, the furniture. When she lies on her back for a belly rub, her legs fold over and flop about like chicken wings, making her look like a roast dinner. When it’s cold and she doesn’t want to go out, she’ll sit,...
Canadian Tumblrs
woosniff:
realrealsoft:
allthiscanbeyours:
Where are all of you located? I often wonder how many tumblrs are actually close to me. I’ll start, I live in Kitchener, Ontario!
London, ON! I go to the ‘Loo sometimes though, because my sister goes to UW.
I’m in Edmonton. Whoooo hoooooooo!
Edmonton slash Victoria slash Vancouver…….
“I can never read all the books I want; I can never be all the people I want and...”
– Sylvia Plath (flourhoneymilk) (via bellavita) (via emilyposts)
“Who names a diner after a penis piercing?”
– My brother Darren, reffering to Prince Albert’s diner downtown here (which is on… Albert St.) (via fightingevil) (via realrealsoft)
Is it affliated with the Pink Taco franchise in any way?
(via shorterexcerpts)
Or perhaps affiliated with the Liquor Box?
I didn’t think there would ever be a time in my life in which getting my new furniture delivered was the highlight of my day week. I think this means I’m getting old.
Homeward Bound
nadirgazing:
I’m going to the airport today. I’ll arrive in Victoria INternational at about 930 local time.
-Sweer
Bastard. See you in a week.
I am currently...
Spreading cream cheese on a cracker with another cracker. No knife to wash. I think it’s safe to say that this is the smartest thing I’ve done all day.
Another thing to note, I'll probably be hungover...
Let’s all take a moment and reflect on the fact that it’s almost 8:30pm, and I’m still at work. I’ve clocked almost 55 hours so far this week….and it’s looking like I’ll be coming in on Sunday. Not Saturday, because let’s be honest, only sociopaths and people with children work on Saturdays.
Actual Phone Call I Just Got
Me: Hello, Sarah speaking.
Crazy Woman: Is this Elizabeth?
Me: No, Sorry, this is Sarah.
Cdub (irratated): Well, then could I please speak to Elizabeth?
Me: Um...well, I don't an Elizabeth that works here, but if you gave us a call back during the..
CW: I was given THIS number for ELIZABETH.
Me: I'm sorry, someone must have given you the wrong number. If you call our receptionist ba...
CW: LET ME TALK TO YOUR MANAGER.
Me: My boss works out of Dallas, if you would just give our recept....
CW: I DON'T WANT TO TALK TO YOUR FUCKING RECEPTIONIST I NEED TO TALK TO ELIZABETH. THIS IS THE WORST FUCKING CUSTOMER SERVICE I HAVE EVER FUCKING GOTTEN. I'M GOING TO PUT A COMPLAINT INTO THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU. *click.
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Seriously, wtf?
a. I don't work in customer service, I work in IT.
b. I'm pretty sure there is no Elizabeth at this company and
c. I'm really sorry to whichever company is going to get a complaint about my poor customer service.
Some Good Advice.
Be Good To Yourself. Trust yourself. You know what you want and need. Put yourself first. You can’t be anything for anybody else unless you take care of yourself. Let your feelings be known. They are important. Express your opinions. It’s good to hear yourself talk. Value your thinking. You do it well. Take the time and space you need. Even if other people are wanting something from...
People that irritate me: guy #3678451
Listen, guy, why are you chewing your gum like that? Like it’s going to accomplish something? You are honestly chewing faster, and with more purpose, than I’ve ever seen anyone chew in my whole life. You are focused. I can respect that. But I’ve never seen anyone chew gum as enthusiastically as you do. Actually, maybe I have, but it probably irritated me just as much. ...
“Life is like a box of crayons. Most people are the 8-color boxes, but what...”
– John Mayer (via clouds-in-my-coffee) (via shiningstar)
When will I ever need that?
theloveyturtle:
I just got a package from my mom with a cookie cutter that is a christmas tree on a taxi. WTF?
She probably found it at the dollar store, or while she was waiting in the checkout line at the grocery store. My mom sent me ceramic chop stick holders shaped like fish once. Ummm, thanks?
I just finished eating my breakfast. It’s three pm.
I think that means I’ve had a fairly busy day.
Does any tumblr care about sports at all, or are...
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jaimeleighfairbrother:
duckandpenguin:
talix18:
littleorphanammo:
manastojones:
Because, if they are not, I need to know. I don’t want to be left out of the loop.
i like sports! =))
Watches: Major League Baseball, NASCAR (but will probably give it up once Bobby retires), pro football, grand slam tennis, assorted Olympic games.
I’d tell you that the 49ers won...
“They should just rename Ed Hardy clothing to Douche Jerseys.”
– whatevernevermind (via soupsoup)
Seriously, I have had this exact thought. I am wholeheartedly convinced that Ed Hardy clothing was started as a joke. Someone was like ‘hey, I betcha I could put flowers and rhinestones on a bunch of junk and get meatheads to pay an outrageous amount for...
“I love you like no one has ever loved you before, like I have never loved...”
– Unknown (via overflowing) (via kari-shma)(via egonzalez)
yeah….
(via lenxo)
Aww…
Can you believe no one knows who said this? If it were me, I’d be claiming the hell out of that quote.
(via onemoretimewithfeeling)
Last truckload!! Almost Done!
And it has been pretty much zero stress. I think that has something to do with the complete lack of men involved.
I’m tired, grumpy, no where near done packing….and would probably sell my sister for a drink right now.
I’m not kidding.
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sarahndipity:
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potterspoet:
busstopromance:
Z: It’s pronounced Zed, for the love of Gods, it’s pronounced Zed.
lol
So, outside the US…is it really Zed-Zed Top’s “Sharp-Dressed Man”? And is your spray-cheese E-Zed? Do you recline in a La-Zed-Boy?
Um, outside of the US, no one eats spray-cheese. Whatever that is.
I shudder to think about the chart...
shorterexcerpts:
potterspoet:
busstopromance:
Z: It’s pronounced Zed, for the love of Gods, it’s pronounced Zed.
lol
So, outside the US…is it really Zed-Zed Top’s “Sharp-Dressed Man”? And is your spray-cheese E-Zed? Do you recline in a La-Zed-Boy?
Um, outside of the US, no one eats spray-cheese. Whatever that is.
This isn't looking good.
Time Now: 9:30 pm
Number of hours until I start moving: less than 12
Total number of boxes packed: uno.
“I am a princess. All girls are. Even if they live in tiny old attics. Even if...”
– A Little Princess (via rainier) (via jsth2breethe) (via shiningstar)
On the topic of recession [online] shopping
I’m going to go ahead and assume that Dollar Giant doesn’t have a website.
and then she offered me an ativan.
It's going to be brutal when the sugar high ends.
One of my coworkers just gave me a piece of cake with both frosting and caramel on it, wrapped in chocolate. DOES IT LOOK LIKE THAT’S WHAT I NEED RIGHT NOW? I’m practically vibrating. Did I eat it anyway? Do you really have to ask?
advice I would give to my high school children if...
peterwknox:
lafuguedantoine:veektor:yellowhat:daveholmes:
spytap:
10 20 28 pieces of advice I would give to my high school children if I had any.
Your music sucks. You don’t know it yet, but trust me on this one. You will think it’s awesome for years because of the emotional peaks and valleys you associate it with, but one day you will realize that all you’re is feeling nostalgia for...
Sometimes though, I wonder
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sarahndipity:
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Are some people as thin-skinned as they can appear online/in print? And if so, how the hell do they get through the day?
Oh, they’re probably the type of person that cried when they came to a new school in grade six and on the first day of class there were no seats available, because everyone was sitting with their friends, except for the one...
Sarah's Life Advice Tip of The Day
If you haven’t eaten in a day and a half, and think it’s an excellent idea to drink three coffees, one redbull, and eat six caramels…your coworkers are going to think you’re on crack.
Also, all of your sentences will sound like this: “hihowareyouimgreatihaven’tseenyouinsolonghow’syourboyfriendohyouhavetogothatstoobadoktalkto yousoon.”
Sometimes though, I wonder
shorterexcerpts:
Are some people as thin-skinned as they can appear online/in print? And if so, how the hell do they get through the day?
Oh, they’re probably the type of person that cried when they came to a new school in grade six and on the first day of class there were no seats available, because everyone was sitting with their friends, except for the one next to the stinky gross...
I wish I had a dead fiance who could come back...
shiningstar:
I think I’m watching too much TV?
hmmm…you could call that luck, or all the right drugs.
Holidays for Today (December 5, 2008)
junaduncan:
AFL-CIO Day
Bathtub Party Day
International Volunteer Day for Economic & Social Development
I want to have a bathtub party!
“Harper got close to a majority in the recent election. But not quite. So he’s...”
– Talking Points Memo | And We Think Our Politics is Fun? (via sexartandpolitics) (via alohanico)