I'm back!

So I'm back from my trip to DC, it was long, but oddly enough now that it's over I feel like I never left. Still, I made about $600 saving my money wisely from my appropriated food fund. Sweet! I can't believe we both missed the IG/BC show. My friend Jenn went and of course said it was amazing. I think she even got her picture made with Brandi! I'll post that when she emails it to me. On another note, we watched the movie Juno last night. Have you seen it? It is so cute and funny, even though it deals with a serious issue. While watching it, I could picture you cracking up in several scenes. There are some really good lines. Ok, can we talk and catch up soon?

Such a sad day.

What a sad day it is...I think I'm just so shocked that someone as seemingly nice and good as Heath Ledger is gone. It's hard for me to wrap my mind around this. You think (and more importantly, you hope) that because people like Heath Ledger have such a blossoming career, that he would have everything to live for. So why in the world would he (apparently) overdose?? I don't get it. I guess I'm not alone seeing as every news outlet is in full coverage mode. Here's the article on Foxnews.com. This article is full of everything...including photos of his body being placed into the ambulance. It's all too much.

Winterim in the District

Yep, I am in DC. It's been good but strange living in a hotel. No, no you have not been a bad friend, we've both had weird weeks since the holidays. Definitely check out the winteriminthedistrict.blogspot.com site. We went to the White House and had a photo op with Laura Bush. We also had breakfast, it was an amazing experience, just being behind closed doors. We were not alone, we attended an event honoring the Institute of Museums and Library Services, but still. It was wowsers. I'll attach a pic. Stinks you won't be able to use your BC/IG tickets, what are you going to do with them?

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Today was a bad day. There isn't just one thing that sticks out...it's just the culmination of a lot of bad things going on at work. (And because I've taken a blogging oath not to discuss specifics about work, I'll just continue to be vague.) Let's just say that things aren't all rainbows and puppy dogs at the office anymore. Not sure if they will ever be again. I got to work at 730 this morning. 730AM!!! What the hell is wrong with me? Ugh. I digress. Anyway, the point of all of this rambling is that why, after spending so many hours at my desk in the office, do I feel compelled to get back in front of a computer at home? I must secretly love the idea of carpal tunnel syndrome and constant neck tension. Who knows why I do dumb things like this? I mean is it all to read the celebrity gossip sites? Which leads me to wonder....why do I care that much about celebrities? Damn I need help. So instead of talking about the fact that Britney Spears made a very brief court appearance, I'll talk about the latest international news....German experts say they have identified the true identity of the one and only Mona Lisa.

And because I'm on some strange stream of consiousness right now, I'll continue with my random thoughts...Can you imagine being the one to discover who she really was? What must that feel like? I guess it ranks pretty far up the list. I wouldn't know anything about that. I get excited about saving $40 in Ottumwa! So clearly, something this earth shattering would probably send me into the stratosphere. Clearly I need a life. Heck, a hobby would be good. And on that note, I'll call it a night.
Sweet dreams.

ps. and because i'm especially dumb tonight, i posted this whole thing on the wrong blog! yeah me!

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I've definitely used that title before...but I felt it worthy to be resurrected. Anyway, I was just browsing through some really old posts and realized that we've gotten so far away from the original intention of this blog. Now I just post about stupid tv shows. How sad is that??

Meanwhile, Mary Ellen, you're off saving the world.



I checked out the new blog by the way...very nice. Although the commenting to the "Washingtonians" is a bit distracting. : )



Alright, so you won't be back for a while and I've been a terrible friend and haven't called in you in forever. Don't hate me. I'm just caught up in my own junk right now. I filled you in a little on the work situation. The update is that it's not getting any better. Nothing like working harder for less money. Oddly enough I can still be happy at that place. I guess it really all does come down to the people you work with. You should know...wink wink.



Oh I haven't told you...my Brandi Carlile dreams have been shattered!!!! I got to work right
after my long holiday break only to discover that I have a "client" dinner to attend that same night!!! And I can't get out of it. Am I ever going to see Brandi?? I guess it's just not meant to be!
I'm so angry too!!! I had great tickets...cheap tickets... I was going to stay with Leslie and Mimi and have a great time in Athens, but once again the job dictates my life. What is wrong with this picture? And I don't mean the one on the right?

Alright, will you keep me posted on your Washington adventure?? Go visit everything...Air and space museum...the Smithsonian, everything!!! And take loads and loads of pictures..

I miss you!

k a t i e.

It's Back...

One of my favorite dramas is back on the air. In its "mid-season" slot, Medium is finally back and in full effect. This might be one of THE most underrated shows on television...

I love it....love it...love it.

Tonight's premiere episode was just as disturbing as all the rest. It had everything from creepy clowns to twisted versions of songs from The Sound of Music. Yeah, I'm gonna have nightmares. Man I love this show.

Welcome back Allison Dubois...

welcome back.

On a completely different note....the Golden Globes have been canceled. Yeap. Canceled. You know what I have to say about that? BOO. My two cents...I'm so sick of this Hollywood bs. These people are now affecting my life. It's ridiculous. Belly up to the table...lay out what you want...and settle it. I've seen peace talks resolved faster than this.

I mean, I know it's post Cmas and all. But aren't you proud of my real Christmas tree? It's been taken down and hauled away, but it definitely lent some holiday spirit the month of December, not to mention it was like a serious pine air freshener for the house. Happy New Year! 2008 is going to rock.

The Dykeenies

I found this new band one evening while watching IMF (International Music Feed) a really great music video channel. Anyway, forget that the front guy looks like a cheap knock off of Liam Gallagher, these guys are good. Their music is solid and I think I'm a fan. Take a look and a listen...check them out and enjoy!

Enough Already

I think I've officially had it. I cannot hear another word about Britney, Lindsey, Paris, heck I'm even tired of hearing about Miley Cyrus. This insanity has gotta stop. I mean really. How many times do I have to see Britney's cheap weave in a magazine? Or her being hauled off on a stretcher? Today at lunch I see "BREAKING NEWS" on Fox News....Britney is released from hospital....what? That's freaking newsworthy??? $10 says the girl is dead by the end of this year. Yeap, I'm calling it now. Don't get me wrong...I don't wish it, I just have a sinking suspicion. That's all. Don't get me started on Lindsey Lohan and the rest of them...What's wrong with us that we're all so culturally obsessed with this crap? I'm probably the most guilty of this obsession, but even I can hit my wall. And BAM! I've hit it.

So there, that's my little rant for the day.

On a different note, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!