I really like the changes to Blogger. To celebrate them, here's how I've spent the last hour of my day:
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
What Amy Is
Reading: The Power of Myth - Joseph Campbell
Written in an interview style, I'm really enjoy Campbell's ability to apply mythology to modern culture. I've just started this one, but B.J. tells me that I've made a good choice in my library book this week.
Glee!
This season started picking up steam with Neil Patrick Harris's guest role. Given the first five minutes of this episode, it's going to continue to improve.
Coverville
One of the better podcasts I've heard. It had me hooked on ukulele music for a solid week.
Orange Sapphire from Bath and Body Works
Thanks to Mom for the lotion, shower gel, and the body spray. It's orange with a touch of amber, so I smell like fruit, but not a snow cone.
Galway Crystal
Made in Ireland, I now have a gorgeous set of four wineglasses. I also love the Little Black Dress Cabernet Sauvignon that is currently inside it.
Sex and the City 2
Any movie that uses the phrase "Lawrence of My-Labia" is on my shit list. Ebert has it correct.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Two years ago...
Two years ago, I was sitting in room G-3 of the Electrical Engineering building. It was Thursday of dead week, and I was listening to senior design presentations. Some guy fainted while giving his. It was the most exciting thing to happen all semester in that class, but I wasn't paying attention. Once my class got out, I was planning on leaving Rolla for St. Charles, blowing off my marketing class tomorrow. The class had been a joke, and I had no qualms about making up an excuse to cover my absence. My first final wasn't until the middle of next week, so it was going to be a long weekend.
I'd need that break, because two years ago tonight, I did the most reckless thing I've ever done in my life, and I met the person who has irrevocably changed my life for the better.
Our wedding anniversary isn't for another couple of weeks, but I'll always have a special place in my heart for May 8th.
I'd need that break, because two years ago tonight, I did the most reckless thing I've ever done in my life, and I met the person who has irrevocably changed my life for the better.
Our wedding anniversary isn't for another couple of weeks, but I'll always have a special place in my heart for May 8th.
Friday, February 19, 2010
What Amy Is...
Reading: Tess D'Ubervilles, Penguin Classic edition.
I'm a sucker for a pretty book, and the rereleased Penguin series are a serious level two contender in my collection of pretty books. (Level one is the leather bound gilded editions, Level two is pretty covers, Level 3 is unusual normal editions, like my autographed Terry Prachett books.) I'm finding James slow going, but the premise is interesting.
Watching: The Olympic Games
I've always enjoyed the figure skating, but this year, I'm drawn to sports that I've never watched before. I loved watching the moguls, and I have a hunch that snowboarding will be fun too.
Hearing: The Glee Soundtrack, Volume 1
Beej got me the soundtrack as part of my Valentine's Day gift, and it's been enough to knock me back into listening to music after my recent podcast kick.
Smelling: Macaroni and Cheese
There's someone in my vicinity of the office who eats lunch at 10:30-10:45. It's usually just enough of a smell to make the last hour before lunch crawl.
Loving: Real Simple Magazine
The only magazine that I've ever really loved just gave me a recipe for chicken parmesan AND had an entire spread on trench coats.
Hating: Best Buy's coupon.
We have a ten percent off coupon from Best Buy, and as we are planning to purchase a new tv in a matter of days, we'd been seriously considering using their store. Of course, the fine print excludes tvs in our price range and just about anything else that we'd want (video games/accessories, the tv stand...). The coupon is a tease.
I'm a sucker for a pretty book, and the rereleased Penguin series are a serious level two contender in my collection of pretty books. (Level one is the leather bound gilded editions, Level two is pretty covers, Level 3 is unusual normal editions, like my autographed Terry Prachett books.) I'm finding James slow going, but the premise is interesting.
Watching: The Olympic Games
I've always enjoyed the figure skating, but this year, I'm drawn to sports that I've never watched before. I loved watching the moguls, and I have a hunch that snowboarding will be fun too.
Hearing: The Glee Soundtrack, Volume 1
Beej got me the soundtrack as part of my Valentine's Day gift, and it's been enough to knock me back into listening to music after my recent podcast kick.
Smelling: Macaroni and Cheese
There's someone in my vicinity of the office who eats lunch at 10:30-10:45. It's usually just enough of a smell to make the last hour before lunch crawl.
Loving: Real Simple Magazine
The only magazine that I've ever really loved just gave me a recipe for chicken parmesan AND had an entire spread on trench coats.
Hating: Best Buy's coupon.
We have a ten percent off coupon from Best Buy, and as we are planning to purchase a new tv in a matter of days, we'd been seriously considering using their store. Of course, the fine print excludes tvs in our price range and just about anything else that we'd want (video games/accessories, the tv stand...). The coupon is a tease.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
What Amy is:
Reading:
The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Stories by H.P. Lovecraft
Generally, I'm not a fan of horror or suspense stories, as I find they get predictable after a few iterations, but Lovecraft manages to keep surprising you with the tales of the grotesque and supernatural. He writes primarily from the first person point of view, which brings to mind the telling of ghost stories around a campfire. Needless to say, the man's single handed invention of Cthuhlu guaranteed his literary immortality, but his mastery of terror-induced madness deserves an honorable mention as well.
Watching:
The X-Men Trilogy
One of B.J.'s Christmas gifts was the third movie in the X-Men trilogy. As I hadn't seen the third movie at all, and first two in a while, we spent several pleasant evenings with him introducing me to the movie version of one of his favorite comic books. I have to say that seeing the movies so closely together made me appreciate the difference that a good director makes. Overall, these are good examples of a superhero movie, but I still claim Iron Man as the pinnacle of the genre.
Hearing:
(500) Days of Summer Soundtrack
Thanks to a Christmas gift, I was able to pounce on the bonus version of this soundtrack. Featuring a mix of indie pop rock, my only regret is that they didn't include the original version of the Pixies "Here Comes Your Man". (Nothing against Meaghan Smith's cover.) I am now tempted to raid B.J.'s collection of The Smiths for more of the same style.
Smelling:
Victoria's Secret Love Spell Body Splash
A gift from my sister in law, this is a refreshing, light scent. Wearing it is an automatic compliment from my husband, and a nice break from the muskier perfumes that I normally wear in the winter.
Loving:
L.L. Bean's Wicked Good Slippers and other cold weather garments
Winter is like childbirth. Summer makes us forget how bitterly cold it gets, which is probably the only reason that the entire country hasn't moved to Florida.
Hating:
Snow and other winter precipitation
Shut up about your childhood wet dreams of snow days. Snow is a nasty driving hazard that does nothing but inconvenience the grown ups.
Reading:
Generally, I'm not a fan of horror or suspense stories, as I find they get predictable after a few iterations, but Lovecraft manages to keep surprising you with the tales of the grotesque and supernatural. He writes primarily from the first person point of view, which brings to mind the telling of ghost stories around a campfire. Needless to say, the man's single handed invention of Cthuhlu guaranteed his literary immortality, but his mastery of terror-induced madness deserves an honorable mention as well.
Watching:
One of B.J.'s Christmas gifts was the third movie in the X-Men trilogy. As I hadn't seen the third movie at all, and first two in a while, we spent several pleasant evenings with him introducing me to the movie version of one of his favorite comic books. I have to say that seeing the movies so closely together made me appreciate the difference that a good director makes. Overall, these are good examples of a superhero movie, but I still claim Iron Man as the pinnacle of the genre.
Hearing:
Thanks to a Christmas gift, I was able to pounce on the bonus version of this soundtrack. Featuring a mix of indie pop rock, my only regret is that they didn't include the original version of the Pixies "Here Comes Your Man". (Nothing against Meaghan Smith's cover.) I am now tempted to raid B.J.'s collection of The Smiths for more of the same style.
Smelling:
A gift from my sister in law, this is a refreshing, light scent. Wearing it is an automatic compliment from my husband, and a nice break from the muskier perfumes that I normally wear in the winter.
Loving:
Winter is like childbirth. Summer makes us forget how bitterly cold it gets, which is probably the only reason that the entire country hasn't moved to Florida.
Hating:
Shut up about your childhood wet dreams of snow days. Snow is a nasty driving hazard that does nothing but inconvenience the grown ups.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Survey
Questions about B.J., answered by Amy, and commented on by B.J.
1. He's sitting in front of the TV, what is on the screen?
Her: On the TV, Seinfeld, So You Think You Can Dance, or whatever movie off the AFI top 100 list that we're watching. If TV=his computer, then X-Files or Star Trek
Him: That's a good answer.
2. You're out to eat; what kind of dressing does he get on his salad?
Her: Caesar
Him: Caesar.
3. What's one food he doesn't like?
Her: Onions. The man despises onions.
Him: onions (voice of derision) onions
4. You go out to eat and have a drink. What does he order?
Her: Gin and Tonic, but he's been known to order the occasional Blue Moon or scotch.
Him: Gin and Tonic
5. Where did he go to high school?
Her: Patrick Henry High School in Virginia
Him: Patrick Henry High School in Meadowview, VA. Wait, Emery, VA. I forgot. You got it right anyway.
6. What size shoe does he wear?
Her: Eight? I think?
Him: Eight and a half. *censored*
7. (There was no question seven, so we are making one up) Where would he like to spend his time when not at home?
Her: A coffee shop, or the comic book store.
Him: At a coffee shop
8. What is his favorite type of sandwich?
Her: The reuben, easily. The only thing that would beat a reuben is a reuben with bacon.
Him: Reuben. Meh on the bacon. The club sandwich would be a close second.
9. What would he eat every day if he could?
Her: Cake.
Him: Hamburger. But cake is good. I was thinking of more substantial foods.
10. What is his favorite cereal?
Her: Captain Crunch with Crunchberries
Him: Captain Crunch. With Crunchberries to be specific. (There's kinds of cereals, there's Captain Crunch, Crunchberries, Peanut Butter Crunch, Christmas Crunch, and Home Run Crunch. There's also the holy trinity of breakfast cereals: Count Chocula the Father, Frankenberry the Son, and Booberry the Holy Ghost.)
11. What would he never wear?
Her: Sandals, particularly flip flops. Not even to take out the garbage.
Him: Sandals and a wife beater.
12. What is his favorite sports team?
Her: The Detroit Redwings
Him: The Detroit Redwings.
13. Who did he vote for?
Her: Dude, nobody's business.
Him: Don't put that.
14. Who is his best friend?
Her: Me, of course. If you're asking about people who aren't me, then it's Jeremiah.
Him: It used to be Shane but he disappeared. Now I think of you.
15. What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn't do?
Her: I'm a horrible backseat driver. I'm getting better, but he still hates it when I comment on his driving.
Him: *Pleads the fifth, noting that this is a trick question and my answer is correct.*
16. What is his heritage?
Her: Welsh
Him: Welsh, Scots-Irish and Cherokee
17. You bake him a cake for his birthday; what kind of cake?
Her: The kind of cake where you call his mom and ask her to bake it instead of me. Or the kind that they have at the grocery store. (I know he loves red velvet, so I would ask for that kind first.)
Him: Carrot cake, devils food cake, pecan pie (That's not a cake!), red velvet cake, coconut cream cake...
18. Did he play sports in High School?
Her: He played baseball and was way cute in the uniform.
Him: Yes, baseball for two years.
19.What could he spend hours doing?
Her: Reading, writing, or anything involving a bookstore. Also, the comic book store.
Him: *censored* Read comic books.
20.What is one unique talent that he has?
Her: He puts up with me. Nobody else has managed that to date.
Him: I don't have any talents. I can imitate people pretty well.
1. He's sitting in front of the TV, what is on the screen?
Her: On the TV, Seinfeld, So You Think You Can Dance, or whatever movie off the AFI top 100 list that we're watching. If TV=his computer, then X-Files or Star Trek
Him: That's a good answer.
2. You're out to eat; what kind of dressing does he get on his salad?
Her: Caesar
Him: Caesar.
3. What's one food he doesn't like?
Her: Onions. The man despises onions.
Him: onions (voice of derision) onions
4. You go out to eat and have a drink. What does he order?
Her: Gin and Tonic, but he's been known to order the occasional Blue Moon or scotch.
Him: Gin and Tonic
5. Where did he go to high school?
Her: Patrick Henry High School in Virginia
Him: Patrick Henry High School in Meadowview, VA. Wait, Emery, VA. I forgot. You got it right anyway.
6. What size shoe does he wear?
Her: Eight? I think?
Him: Eight and a half. *censored*
7. (There was no question seven, so we are making one up) Where would he like to spend his time when not at home?
Her: A coffee shop, or the comic book store.
Him: At a coffee shop
8. What is his favorite type of sandwich?
Her: The reuben, easily. The only thing that would beat a reuben is a reuben with bacon.
Him: Reuben. Meh on the bacon. The club sandwich would be a close second.
9. What would he eat every day if he could?
Her: Cake.
Him: Hamburger. But cake is good. I was thinking of more substantial foods.
10. What is his favorite cereal?
Her: Captain Crunch with Crunchberries
Him: Captain Crunch. With Crunchberries to be specific. (There's kinds of cereals, there's Captain Crunch, Crunchberries, Peanut Butter Crunch, Christmas Crunch, and Home Run Crunch. There's also the holy trinity of breakfast cereals: Count Chocula the Father, Frankenberry the Son, and Booberry the Holy Ghost.)
11. What would he never wear?
Her: Sandals, particularly flip flops. Not even to take out the garbage.
Him: Sandals and a wife beater.
12. What is his favorite sports team?
Her: The Detroit Redwings
Him: The Detroit Redwings.
13. Who did he vote for?
Her: Dude, nobody's business.
Him: Don't put that.
14. Who is his best friend?
Her: Me, of course. If you're asking about people who aren't me, then it's Jeremiah.
Him: It used to be Shane but he disappeared. Now I think of you.
15. What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn't do?
Her: I'm a horrible backseat driver. I'm getting better, but he still hates it when I comment on his driving.
Him: *Pleads the fifth, noting that this is a trick question and my answer is correct.*
16. What is his heritage?
Her: Welsh
Him: Welsh, Scots-Irish and Cherokee
17. You bake him a cake for his birthday; what kind of cake?
Her: The kind of cake where you call his mom and ask her to bake it instead of me. Or the kind that they have at the grocery store. (I know he loves red velvet, so I would ask for that kind first.)
Him: Carrot cake, devils food cake, pecan pie (That's not a cake!), red velvet cake, coconut cream cake...
18. Did he play sports in High School?
Her: He played baseball and was way cute in the uniform.
Him: Yes, baseball for two years.
19.What could he spend hours doing?
Her: Reading, writing, or anything involving a bookstore. Also, the comic book store.
Him: *censored* Read comic books.
20.What is one unique talent that he has?
Her: He puts up with me. Nobody else has managed that to date.
Him: I don't have any talents. I can imitate people pretty well.
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