October 31, 2002
Dude. Jeff Bezos sent me an e-mail today. Like, for real.
Star Wars fans, CLICK HERE if you respect yourselves.
October 30, 2002
I have a date tonight (yessss!). And I hate the fact that at 9:22 am, I'm wondering what to wear. It's so girly and not me. But that's not stopping me from wondering what look I should work on. Wilting flower? ::wilts:: Bright and bubbly? ::giggles:: Or smoldering temptress? ::growls::
;)
;)
October 28, 2002
There are bad people in the world, and there are evil people. What's the difference? The evil people enjoy the fucked up things they do to others. They destroy and rot and break and set on fire everything around them until there's nothing left but themselves, almighty and powerful. What a sad, pathetic excuse for a living.
Last week one of my best friends in the worls was the victim of a horrible, horrible woman she worked with. Someone that moved heaven and earth to get her fired. Someone that made up awful stories about her. Someone that stopped to give her a simple good morning just because she never liked her. I can take a lot of things, but I hate it when someone breaks my friend's hearts for no fucking reason at all, except because they can. I hate to have to see my friend feeling desperate and hopeless because some nasty woman thought she was better than her. I hate to feel this full of anger and helpless. I hate to be this heartbroken, too.
But I have to find a way to mend her heart.
Last week one of my best friends in the worls was the victim of a horrible, horrible woman she worked with. Someone that moved heaven and earth to get her fired. Someone that made up awful stories about her. Someone that stopped to give her a simple good morning just because she never liked her. I can take a lot of things, but I hate it when someone breaks my friend's hearts for no fucking reason at all, except because they can. I hate to have to see my friend feeling desperate and hopeless because some nasty woman thought she was better than her. I hate to feel this full of anger and helpless. I hate to be this heartbroken, too.
But I have to find a way to mend her heart.
October 22, 2002
Dear fellow *NSYNC fans, please tell me:
Doesn't this guy look like JC, circa NSA?
He's keeps showing up on my hotmail start page, and thinking that JC is actually eating a hamburger makes me so happy.
Doesn't this guy look like JC, circa NSA?
He's keeps showing up on my hotmail start page, and thinking that JC is actually eating a hamburger makes me so happy.
The best way to make the managers reply to your e-mail fast: threaten them. Tell them that if you don't get their 2003 calendar, planner and Christmas cards requisitions by Monday, they'll end up with NONE.
Mark it urgent, add a cute envelope on fire as the mood stamp, and make the e-mail program send you a return recepit. Easy as pie.
I bet you don't get these tips in Fast Company.
Mark it urgent, add a cute envelope on fire as the mood stamp, and make the e-mail program send you a return recepit. Easy as pie.
I bet you don't get these tips in Fast Company.
October 19, 2002
My throat is sore from screaming. Unfortunately it wasn't sex, but it was damn close. I went to see Los Amigos Invisibles tonight with my friend Maru. Wow. WOW. What an AMAZINg show. We were jumping and dancing and screming and calling José Luis (the singer) "Papitooooooooo" like a couple groupies.
I really needed something like that and be crazy for a little while. Now I miss being on the show. :-)
After that, we went to McDonald's... can you believe they couldn't give us a glass of water? A big one? "We can't do that. I can only give you a little one, like the one they used in Liliput." And to think we bought their shit food. Fuck McDonald's. They wouldn't let us use their internet cabins because we threw away our ticket, depite the fact we were still drinking our sodas. Really, like they're doing me a favor. Fuck them, I'm boycotting them.
I also lusted after Peter Krause in tonight's Six Feet Under episode... it's amazing that he looks so good simulating sex scenes. Hmm.
Eeee! They're showing Barbarella on TV!! They're showing it!! In 10 minutes! Must tape! Must find a tape! Bye!
I really needed something like that and be crazy for a little while. Now I miss being on the show. :-)
After that, we went to McDonald's... can you believe they couldn't give us a glass of water? A big one? "We can't do that. I can only give you a little one, like the one they used in Liliput." And to think we bought their shit food. Fuck McDonald's. They wouldn't let us use their internet cabins because we threw away our ticket, depite the fact we were still drinking our sodas. Really, like they're doing me a favor. Fuck them, I'm boycotting them.
I also lusted after Peter Krause in tonight's Six Feet Under episode... it's amazing that he looks so good simulating sex scenes. Hmm.
Eeee! They're showing Barbarella on TV!! They're showing it!! In 10 minutes! Must tape! Must find a tape! Bye!
October 18, 2002
::sigh::
Mom's better. A little purple and scratched in some places, but better. Somewhat depressed and still in shock, yes, but better. I cheered her up with lots of hug and a jar of Nutella, and I think I did good.
Turns out she was with another teacher from her high school withdrawing some money for the school at the bank, and they guys must have spoted them and mugged them.
It also turns out that my mom was pushed and pulled over the ground because she wasn't letting go of her bag. She was screming and kicking the guy, but he would drag her around until he torn the bag apart from her. I'm proud of her for behaving so bravely, but I can't stop thinking the little shit could have shot her right there.
I think they would have shot ME if I was with her. I would have ripped his balls off.
Mom's better. A little purple and scratched in some places, but better. Somewhat depressed and still in shock, yes, but better. I cheered her up with lots of hug and a jar of Nutella, and I think I did good.
Turns out she was with another teacher from her high school withdrawing some money for the school at the bank, and they guys must have spoted them and mugged them.
It also turns out that my mom was pushed and pulled over the ground because she wasn't letting go of her bag. She was screming and kicking the guy, but he would drag her around until he torn the bag apart from her. I'm proud of her for behaving so bravely, but I can't stop thinking the little shit could have shot her right there.
I think they would have shot ME if I was with her. I would have ripped his balls off.
My mom got mugged by five guys this morning.
FIVE guys against my mom, whom I assure you, never participated in American Gladiators. She's a tiny, thin woman.
And all five of them pushed and pulled her to the ground until she let go of her purse. Therefore my mom ended up dirty, shaken, and with a nervous crisis to share.
I'm on the verge of one, too, but I'm torn between feeling worried and grabbing a gun, go hunt the motherfuckers and shoot them to death.
Of course I'm not spending the afternoon at the office.
FIVE guys against my mom, whom I assure you, never participated in American Gladiators. She's a tiny, thin woman.
And all five of them pushed and pulled her to the ground until she let go of her purse. Therefore my mom ended up dirty, shaken, and with a nervous crisis to share.
I'm on the verge of one, too, but I'm torn between feeling worried and grabbing a gun, go hunt the motherfuckers and shoot them to death.
Of course I'm not spending the afternoon at the office.
Friday Five | 10.18.02 | T.V. Eye
1. How many TVs do you have in your home?
Four. I also have one in my office -- 9-11 taught me that.
2. On average, how much TV do you watch in a week?
Let's see... around 12-15 hours. On weekdays, my one guilty pleasure is the Operación Triunfo gala on Mondays. That's 4 hours long. I never really sit down to watch anything the rest of the week, except on Fridays, when I watch Sex & The City, and a couple movies on the weekend.
3. Do you feel that television is bad for young children?
Anything in excess is bad.
4. What TV shows do you absolutely HAVE to watch, and if you miss them, you're heartbroken?
Operación Triunfo, Sex & The City, Six Feet Under, Queer as Folk, Buffy and Gilmore Girls. Since all these are o
5. If you had the power to create your own television network, what would your line-up look like?
See above. <.g>
1. How many TVs do you have in your home?
Four. I also have one in my office -- 9-11 taught me that.
2. On average, how much TV do you watch in a week?
Let's see... around 12-15 hours. On weekdays, my one guilty pleasure is the Operación Triunfo gala on Mondays. That's 4 hours long. I never really sit down to watch anything the rest of the week, except on Fridays, when I watch Sex & The City, and a couple movies on the weekend.
3. Do you feel that television is bad for young children?
Anything in excess is bad.
4. What TV shows do you absolutely HAVE to watch, and if you miss them, you're heartbroken?
Operación Triunfo, Sex & The City, Six Feet Under, Queer as Folk, Buffy and Gilmore Girls. Since all these are o
5. If you had the power to create your own television network, what would your line-up look like?
See above. <.g>
October 17, 2002
Fuck me, Viggo.
Guess which geek is me. ;-)
October 16, 2002
Most interesting engine search hit to my blog, ever:
What happens before sex?
Oh dear.
Oh dear.
Oh God.
It's 4:15 in the afternoon, and I returned to the office half an hour ago from one of the best meals I've had in my whole life. I went to a business meeting at the Altamira Suites Hotel here in Caracas, and I can certainly say I had an awesoma time in there. Dude, the lunch. Oh God. I was ready to kiss the chef when I was eating the desssert -- a chocolate and pistachio mousse over a bed of english cream sauce with ginger.
::whimpers::
Of course the food is fucking expensive, but oh, so worthy. And I consumed a healthy amount of alcohol, by the way. But they came an gave me a gift -- a wine bottle.
Wine... wine makes me happy.
It's 4:15 in the afternoon, and I returned to the office half an hour ago from one of the best meals I've had in my whole life. I went to a business meeting at the Altamira Suites Hotel here in Caracas, and I can certainly say I had an awesoma time in there. Dude, the lunch. Oh God. I was ready to kiss the chef when I was eating the desssert -- a chocolate and pistachio mousse over a bed of english cream sauce with ginger.
::whimpers::
Of course the food is fucking expensive, but oh, so worthy. And I consumed a healthy amount of alcohol, by the way. But they came an gave me a gift -- a wine bottle.
Wine... wine makes me happy.
October 15, 2002
Today's horoscope:
Dear Miggie,
It is likely that you are being held back by certain traumatic events of your past. Before you will be able to make further progress in your life, Miggie, you must address these painful memories once and for all. If it feels too frightening to do so on your own, by all means seek professional help. You will find that mustering up the courage to do this difficult emotional "housecleaning" is more than half the battle.
It's scary when these things are dead-on.
Dear Miggie,
It is likely that you are being held back by certain traumatic events of your past. Before you will be able to make further progress in your life, Miggie, you must address these painful memories once and for all. If it feels too frightening to do so on your own, by all means seek professional help. You will find that mustering up the courage to do this difficult emotional "housecleaning" is more than half the battle.
It's scary when these things are dead-on.
October 14, 2002
Bono saved my life last night. I wish I could be less cryptic, but I still have a heartache.
Woke up after one of the shittiest Sundays of my adult life, feeling absolutely miserable. Puffy-eyed, ugly, the works. Not only lots of work ahead, but the Monday of Meetings. Somehow these turned out to be good, despite the fact the theme was not that uplifting: cost cuts. Realized I have to get a friend to start moving, otherwise she'll lose her job. Not an easy task I'll have to perform sometime this week.
On the other hand, I need my boss to sign something I don't want him to see, because it's too humilliating (I'm asking for a loan). But he has to, since he's my boss. And we've bonded quite nicely lately, so I'm hoping for the best here.
I'm also off to lunch tomorrow and Wed. on posh hotels -- it's work related, but it doesn't hurt. I'm really looking forward to these -- brething new air can do you good.
And GOD, I hate it when I behave like a moony teenager around a cute coworker I'm crushing on. I never behave like this. Ugh. And of course he knows, which makes things worse. I hate myself sometimes.
Woke up after one of the shittiest Sundays of my adult life, feeling absolutely miserable. Puffy-eyed, ugly, the works. Not only lots of work ahead, but the Monday of Meetings. Somehow these turned out to be good, despite the fact the theme was not that uplifting: cost cuts. Realized I have to get a friend to start moving, otherwise she'll lose her job. Not an easy task I'll have to perform sometime this week.
On the other hand, I need my boss to sign something I don't want him to see, because it's too humilliating (I'm asking for a loan). But he has to, since he's my boss. And we've bonded quite nicely lately, so I'm hoping for the best here.
I'm also off to lunch tomorrow and Wed. on posh hotels -- it's work related, but it doesn't hurt. I'm really looking forward to these -- brething new air can do you good.
And GOD, I hate it when I behave like a moony teenager around a cute coworker I'm crushing on. I never behave like this. Ugh. And of course he knows, which makes things worse. I hate myself sometimes.
October 11, 2002
Friday Five | 10.11.02 | Difficult Choices
1. If you could only choose 1 cd to ever listen to again, what would it be?
::screams in agony:: Just ONE? Fuck. The "Velvet Goldmine" soundtrack, then.
2. If you could only choose 2 movies to watch ever again, what would they be?
I'll cheat and pick the Star Wars and LOtR sagas.
3. If you could only choose 3 books to read ever again, what would they be?
"The Lord of The Rings" by JRR Tolkien, "The Name of the Rose" by Umberto Eco and "The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupery.
4. If you could only choose 4 things to eat or drink ever again, what would they be?
To eat, I'd pick pizza, sushi and Nutella. To drink, water.
5. If you could only choose 5 people to ever be/talk/associate/whatever with ever again, who would they be?
Rafael, Olga, Raquel, Rina and my mom.
1. If you could only choose 1 cd to ever listen to again, what would it be?
::screams in agony:: Just ONE? Fuck. The "Velvet Goldmine" soundtrack, then.
2. If you could only choose 2 movies to watch ever again, what would they be?
I'll cheat and pick the Star Wars and LOtR sagas.
3. If you could only choose 3 books to read ever again, what would they be?
"The Lord of The Rings" by JRR Tolkien, "The Name of the Rose" by Umberto Eco and "The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupery.
4. If you could only choose 4 things to eat or drink ever again, what would they be?
To eat, I'd pick pizza, sushi and Nutella. To drink, water.
5. If you could only choose 5 people to ever be/talk/associate/whatever with ever again, who would they be?
Rafael, Olga, Raquel, Rina and my mom.
October 8, 2002
I just saw U2's new video, Electrical Storm. Beautiful. And on a shallow-related note, I have to say I've always thought Larry Mullen was sex on a stick, but I think he'll experience a new peak of lust directed at him after this video gets more airtime. ;-)
October 7, 2002
Seven Celebrities I'd Fuck: No Strings Attached, No Questions Asked, No Repercussions, Just One Night:
1. Ewan McGregor
2. Viggo Mortensen
3. Angelina Jolie
4. JC Chasez
5. David Duchovny
6. Robbie Williams
7. Chris and Martin Kratt
Bonus: Will Kemp, aka The Scrumptious Dancing Gap Man
5 People (Real or Fictional) You'd Like To Be Kidnapped By (For Very Important Reasons That Only You Can Solve) And Go on A Wild Car Ride Through The Desert Causing Mischief With, And Even Though It Might Be Scary For The First 18 Minutes, It All Turns Out OK And A Fun Time Is Had By All.
1. Fred & George Weasley (Harry Potter)
2. Liam Gallagher
3. Brian Slade (Velvet Goldmine)
4. Jenna Jameson <.g>
5. Chris Kirkpatrick
10 People I'd Invite To My Own Celebrity Party, Keeping In Mind That Each Of Them Will Bring Friends.
1. Jamie Oliver
2. Chris Martin
3. Jarvis Cocker
4. Steven Tyler
5. Ewan McGregor
6. Pink
7. Iggy Pop
8. Kate Hudson
9. Noel Gallagher
10. Peta Wilson
Ten Fictional Characters I'd Sleep With, No Particular Order:
1. Aidan Shaw (Sex & The City)
2. Fox Mulder (X-Files)
3. Vicomte de Valmont (Dangerous Liaisons)
4. Commodus (Gladiator)
5. Sirius Black and Remus Lupin (Harry Potter)
6. Han Solo (Star Wars)
7. Brian Kinney (Queer as Folk)
8. Curt Wild (Velvet Goldmine)
9. Josh Lyman (The West Wing)
10. Faramir (The Lord of The Rings)
1. Ewan McGregor
2. Viggo Mortensen
3. Angelina Jolie
4. JC Chasez
5. David Duchovny
6. Robbie Williams
7. Chris and Martin Kratt
Bonus: Will Kemp, aka The Scrumptious Dancing Gap Man
5 People (Real or Fictional) You'd Like To Be Kidnapped By (For Very Important Reasons That Only You Can Solve) And Go on A Wild Car Ride Through The Desert Causing Mischief With, And Even Though It Might Be Scary For The First 18 Minutes, It All Turns Out OK And A Fun Time Is Had By All.
1. Fred & George Weasley (Harry Potter)
2. Liam Gallagher
3. Brian Slade (Velvet Goldmine)
4. Jenna Jameson <.g>
5. Chris Kirkpatrick
10 People I'd Invite To My Own Celebrity Party, Keeping In Mind That Each Of Them Will Bring Friends.
1. Jamie Oliver
2. Chris Martin
3. Jarvis Cocker
4. Steven Tyler
5. Ewan McGregor
6. Pink
7. Iggy Pop
8. Kate Hudson
9. Noel Gallagher
10. Peta Wilson
Ten Fictional Characters I'd Sleep With, No Particular Order:
1. Aidan Shaw (Sex & The City)
2. Fox Mulder (X-Files)
3. Vicomte de Valmont (Dangerous Liaisons)
4. Commodus (Gladiator)
5. Sirius Black and Remus Lupin (Harry Potter)
6. Han Solo (Star Wars)
7. Brian Kinney (Queer as Folk)
8. Curt Wild (Velvet Goldmine)
9. Josh Lyman (The West Wing)
10. Faramir (The Lord of The Rings)
October 4, 2002
Friday Five | 10.04.02 | Shoe, shoe
1. What size shoe do you wear?
Let's see, I'm 38, so that's like an American 7, I think.
2. How many pairs of shoes do you own?
God, too many. I'm Imelda Marcos' heiress.
3. What type of shoe do you prefer (boots, sneakers, pumps, etc.)?
I have a weakness for funky shoes. Usually boots.
4. Describe your favorite pair of shoes. Why are they your favorite?
I had this pair of boots that I loved. They were like these, but with a buckle at one side. They were comfortable, funky and they made me taller. And everybody was afraid of those boots. One day at a concert, I lost one heel and never found any place where they could be repaired. :-(
5. What's the most you've spent on one pair of shoes?
God, I don't know. Must have been around $90 for a pair of skeakers. I don't think I've paid more than that.
1. What size shoe do you wear?
Let's see, I'm 38, so that's like an American 7, I think.
2. How many pairs of shoes do you own?
God, too many. I'm Imelda Marcos' heiress.
3. What type of shoe do you prefer (boots, sneakers, pumps, etc.)?
I have a weakness for funky shoes. Usually boots.
4. Describe your favorite pair of shoes. Why are they your favorite?
I had this pair of boots that I loved. They were like these, but with a buckle at one side. They were comfortable, funky and they made me taller. And everybody was afraid of those boots. One day at a concert, I lost one heel and never found any place where they could be repaired. :-(
5. What's the most you've spent on one pair of shoes?
God, I don't know. Must have been around $90 for a pair of skeakers. I don't think I've paid more than that.
October 3, 2002
So, Episodio X last night.
Well, it turned out to be quite the disorganized mess -- too many people scattered around and no one really there to take care of you as a Xerox customer, but hey, free drinks.
But now let's get into the good stuff: Star Wars. The event was co-sponsored by the SW Fan Club Venezuela, and boy, did they put on a great show. When you arrived, you'd find this digital photo station where you could get your picture taken with Qui-Gon Jinn, Darth Maul and Darth Vader. As the big geek I am, I went straight to them with this huge-ass grin, that really didn't fit with the badass faces they had going on. I have no clue how the picture turned out, because they'll be sending them to us next week.
Anyway. There was a girl dressed as Queen Amidala, wearing a combination of the Throneroom and Senate dresses. There was also a Jedi girl who looked very cool, and a tusken raider I loved. However, my favorite of them all was a stormtrooper, who not only had the costume dead-on, but the blaster and the attitude. Gotta love the attitude. He was the one that would let us in inside the "Death Star", and I must admit he was so in character I wanted to hug him. :p
The good thing about all this is that my beloved pal Maru was there, and she never leaves the house with her camera. So there are pictures! Whee! But they need developing first. :)
What else? Oh, after a boring presentation, Qui-Gon, Darth Maul and the Jedi girl made this duel in the middle of the room. Simply awesome.
Well, it turned out to be quite the disorganized mess -- too many people scattered around and no one really there to take care of you as a Xerox customer, but hey, free drinks.
But now let's get into the good stuff: Star Wars. The event was co-sponsored by the SW Fan Club Venezuela, and boy, did they put on a great show. When you arrived, you'd find this digital photo station where you could get your picture taken with Qui-Gon Jinn, Darth Maul and Darth Vader. As the big geek I am, I went straight to them with this huge-ass grin, that really didn't fit with the badass faces they had going on. I have no clue how the picture turned out, because they'll be sending them to us next week.
Anyway. There was a girl dressed as Queen Amidala, wearing a combination of the Throneroom and Senate dresses. There was also a Jedi girl who looked very cool, and a tusken raider I loved. However, my favorite of them all was a stormtrooper, who not only had the costume dead-on, but the blaster and the attitude. Gotta love the attitude. He was the one that would let us in inside the "Death Star", and I must admit he was so in character I wanted to hug him. :p
The good thing about all this is that my beloved pal Maru was there, and she never leaves the house with her camera. So there are pictures! Whee! But they need developing first. :)
What else? Oh, after a boring presentation, Qui-Gon, Darth Maul and the Jedi girl made this duel in the middle of the room. Simply awesome.
October 1, 2002
Things I learned today on the HP Invention Tour conference:
- No matter how sexy you want it to be, a speech about servers is always boring.
- A speech about data storage is also boring.
- However, the guy doing the speech can be sexy. Albeit boring at times.
- Boys love their toys.
- It's always a good time to get some coffee.
- A nerdy meeting is a great place to meet guys. They're almost as desperate as I am.
- If you go to the servers guy and ask him if those work on Linux, he'll get excited.
But hey, I won't complain. They gave me lunch and a stress relief toy.
- No matter how sexy you want it to be, a speech about servers is always boring.
- A speech about data storage is also boring.
- However, the guy doing the speech can be sexy. Albeit boring at times.
- Boys love their toys.
- It's always a good time to get some coffee.
- A nerdy meeting is a great place to meet guys. They're almost as desperate as I am.
- If you go to the servers guy and ask him if those work on Linux, he'll get excited.
But hey, I won't complain. They gave me lunch and a stress relief toy.
HOLY FUCK!!
::whimpers::
Oh my fucking God. That trailer. Oh my God. I'm crying here. There's no way there's still 2 months and 17 days left.