Saturday, June 17, 2006
Advocating Inventor
My Personal Dna Report
I did this test via April's site. It's interesting. I mean the test is interesting. And so is April's site, too, if you don't mind reading about a Canuck's bizarre dreams, snake encounters, and rabid raccoons.
Friday, June 16, 2006
Why me?
I had a great rant post, and, somehow, it has been swallowed.
Gone!
crap
I posted and went to make an update and *PHWING* ... gone
sigh ...
Gone!
crap
I posted and went to make an update and *PHWING* ... gone
sigh ...
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Zudapro
That was my recent Blogger comment word verifier.
I like that word.
Someone help me to think of a good definition.
Or should I just use that as my D and D character's name. For those who are gaming geeks, my character to be will be an Elf Ranger. No, I don't know what kind of elf.
I like that word.
Someone help me to think of a good definition.
Or should I just use that as my D and D character's name. For those who are gaming geeks, my character to be will be an Elf Ranger. No, I don't know what kind of elf.
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Maidink looking quite evil
Originally uploaded by maidink.
No words necessary for this one. Just click on the photo for the explantion of why I look this way.
And this photo was pre-haircut.
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Maidink's newest haircut
maidink's newest haircut
Originally uploaded by maidink. Here! Are y'all happy now? I know I am.
Less hair to take care of and my highlights do show more (though you really can't tell from this shot).
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Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Put us both in a locked room and only one will emerge
I do believe my daughter and I are getting ready to step into the square circle. Now before you pick sides, let me assure you, though she is smaller and a bit more wirey, I'm bigger and she can't outrun me.
This kid is going down!
I was going to kill her this morning with her uncontrollable whining. She wanted her daddy. Geo was in work. I called him and handed her the phone. All she did was cry into the phone. I heard him say "I gotta go, baby. Tell mommy to call me later." Do you blame the man? I'd hang up, too, if I had a three year old crying and screaming into my mobile.
Did I mention this whole episode occured while we were in transit this morning?
I screamed at her at the top of my lungs. She finally calmed down and proceded to be the spaced out child I know. I asked her if she liked it when I got so mad I yell.
"No."
"Then why do you do it, sweetie?"
"I don't know."
Lord, she's practicing to be a teenager.
Yesterday was golden. Oh yeah, she showed her true spirit in school. I dropped her off and she didn't stop crying for a second. Now, in her defense, they are doing the transition thingy this week into her new class. Her new teacher, Lori, said it's not uncommon for kids to be be crying and clingy. But this kid wouldn't stop at all.
This was our conversation after school yesterday.
Me: So how was school, honey?
Dink: I cried.
Me: I know, but when I left Miss Lori was giving you a snack.
Not a dumb teacher. Give the kid food to keep her mind off of her problems.
Dink: Yah.
Me: What did you have?
Dink: Fishies.
Me: Did you eat'em?
Dink: Yah.
Me: Then what did you do?
Dink: I cried.
Me (rolling my eyes): Ohhh-kay. Then what?
Dink: I had water.
Me: And then?
Dink: I cried.
Lori confirmed the whole thing. I told her she (meaning Dink) wasn't feeling well. Lori is convinced it's the trasition. Dink must be going through Miss Lauren withdrawl.
Oh, I so need an aspirin the size of a hockey puck.
This kid is going down!
I was going to kill her this morning with her uncontrollable whining. She wanted her daddy. Geo was in work. I called him and handed her the phone. All she did was cry into the phone. I heard him say "I gotta go, baby. Tell mommy to call me later." Do you blame the man? I'd hang up, too, if I had a three year old crying and screaming into my mobile.
Did I mention this whole episode occured while we were in transit this morning?
I screamed at her at the top of my lungs. She finally calmed down and proceded to be the spaced out child I know. I asked her if she liked it when I got so mad I yell.
"No."
"Then why do you do it, sweetie?"
"I don't know."
Lord, she's practicing to be a teenager.
Yesterday was golden. Oh yeah, she showed her true spirit in school. I dropped her off and she didn't stop crying for a second. Now, in her defense, they are doing the transition thingy this week into her new class. Her new teacher, Lori, said it's not uncommon for kids to be be crying and clingy. But this kid wouldn't stop at all.
This was our conversation after school yesterday.
Me: So how was school, honey?
Dink: I cried.
Me: I know, but when I left Miss Lori was giving you a snack.
Not a dumb teacher. Give the kid food to keep her mind off of her problems.
Dink: Yah.
Me: What did you have?
Dink: Fishies.
Me: Did you eat'em?
Dink: Yah.
Me: Then what did you do?
Dink: I cried.
Me (rolling my eyes): Ohhh-kay. Then what?
Dink: I had water.
Me: And then?
Dink: I cried.
Lori confirmed the whole thing. I told her she (meaning Dink) wasn't feeling well. Lori is convinced it's the trasition. Dink must be going through Miss Lauren withdrawl.
Oh, I so need an aspirin the size of a hockey puck.
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I did forget something this morning
Oops.
I left my USB jump drive at home. It has the photos. Sorry.
I will download tonight and put them on Blogger providing Blogger isn't being temperamental.
I left my USB jump drive at home. It has the photos. Sorry.
I will download tonight and put them on Blogger providing Blogger isn't being temperamental.
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Chopped more hair off my skull
This haircut actually brings out the highlights better.
Yay me!
Wow, could these posts get a bit more boring?
Of course, the Dinker got her hair cut again. She loves getting her hair cut, shopping for shoes and clothes, wearing fashion sunglasses, and dancing to techno.
They say character traits skip a generation.
Yet another prompt for me to find out who my birth parents really were.
Yay me!
Wow, could these posts get a bit more boring?
Of course, the Dinker got her hair cut again. She loves getting her hair cut, shopping for shoes and clothes, wearing fashion sunglasses, and dancing to techno.
They say character traits skip a generation.
Yet another prompt for me to find out who my birth parents really were.
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All work and no play royally sucks
I just haven't had time to blog or comment or comment on comments.
Those bastards I work for are actually making me work. The nerve of some employers.
Ergo, I haven't been able to do much.
All of this damned inconvenience is due to one thing ... my boss resigned.
For those keeping score, this makes boss number three to leave in less than nine months.
Oh wait, I never told you about boss number two quitting back in February.
The CEO wants to know what the heck I'm doing to these guys to make them quit.
I'm just being my pleasant self
*flashes cheesy smile*
Those bastards I work for are actually making me work. The nerve of some employers.
Ergo, I haven't been able to do much.
All of this damned inconvenience is due to one thing ... my boss resigned.
For those keeping score, this makes boss number three to leave in less than nine months.
Oh wait, I never told you about boss number two quitting back in February.
The CEO wants to know what the heck I'm doing to these guys to make them quit.
I'm just being my pleasant self
*flashes cheesy smile*
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Tuesday, June 06, 2006
D-Day - 62 years later
This post is for Geo.
When I turned on the radio this morning, the top story on the news channel was today's date. i instantly thought, "Oh yeah, the invasion of Normandy."
No. It's because today is 06/06/06 (i.e, 666 - the Devil's Mark).
That ... was top news. Not one of the bloodiest battles in warfare history.
No wonder this country is bassackwards at times.
Let's try to remember this day for the real reason it should be remembered.
On this day 62 years ago, operation Overlord was put into play after years of planning. It included over 5,000 ships, 11,000 planes, and over 150,000 service men. These brave men were breathing targets for the German forces that guarded the French beaches. When the sand settled, the Allied Forces suffered nearly 10,000 casualties and more than 4,000 troops killed. (Source)
But they persevered and succeded. It was the beginning of the end of Hitler's domination of Europe.
For the love of all that is holy, who cares about the secret Devil mark.
If you really want to remember today, say a silent prayer for those soldiers who fought and died in the name of liberation and freedom 62 years ago today.
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Monday, June 05, 2006
It must be tough being popular
Not that I'll ever know about it.
I'm referring to my sprog, Dinkerdoodle.
When I dropped her off at school this morning, there was her new teacher, Ms Lori. Her former teacher, Miss Lauren, was there in the playground also.
Dink didn't know what to do. She looked at Lori and looked at Lauren as if to say, "Holy crap, who do I go to?!"
Lori said, "I'll take her" and picked her up.
Then Lauren walked over (uh-oh). She said, "Dinky, do you want me to hold you after Tammara's mom drives by?"
I'll explain that one.
The playground is next to the parking lot which is a big ole circle. Usually, at drop-off, the children will either dart off to play or hang with a teacher. Lauren, the world's favorite teacher, normally has a line of kids around her. Today, little Tammara wanted to have Lauren hold her while Tammara's mommy drove by the playground to wave good-bye. This is actually a normal thing.
Then along comes Dinker.
Lori held Dink for a few minutes while I hung back to tell Dinker I'll see her later. When Tammara's mommy drove by, Tammara took off. I then talked to Lauren for a few while she held Dinker. She told me about her weekend and how, as she watched the movie "Ice Age", she noticed a "Star Trek" reference in it (she knows I'm a Trekkie). She said she'll help Dinker learn to do the Vulcan peace sign.
Dinker just ate up the attention.
As I drove by, I saw Lauren try to get Dinker do the Vulcan peace sign. She almost got it. They both waived good-bye as I drove by the playground.
I'll bet you by tonight, Dinker will have the Vulcan thing mastered.
I'm referring to my sprog, Dinkerdoodle.
When I dropped her off at school this morning, there was her new teacher, Ms Lori. Her former teacher, Miss Lauren, was there in the playground also.
Dink didn't know what to do. She looked at Lori and looked at Lauren as if to say, "Holy crap, who do I go to?!"
Lori said, "I'll take her" and picked her up.
Then Lauren walked over (uh-oh). She said, "Dinky, do you want me to hold you after Tammara's mom drives by?"
I'll explain that one.
The playground is next to the parking lot which is a big ole circle. Usually, at drop-off, the children will either dart off to play or hang with a teacher. Lauren, the world's favorite teacher, normally has a line of kids around her. Today, little Tammara wanted to have Lauren hold her while Tammara's mommy drove by the playground to wave good-bye. This is actually a normal thing.
Then along comes Dinker.
Lori held Dink for a few minutes while I hung back to tell Dinker I'll see her later. When Tammara's mommy drove by, Tammara took off. I then talked to Lauren for a few while she held Dinker. She told me about her weekend and how, as she watched the movie "Ice Age", she noticed a "Star Trek" reference in it (she knows I'm a Trekkie). She said she'll help Dinker learn to do the Vulcan peace sign.
Dinker just ate up the attention.
As I drove by, I saw Lauren try to get Dinker do the Vulcan peace sign. She almost got it. They both waived good-bye as I drove by the playground.
I'll bet you by tonight, Dinker will have the Vulcan thing mastered.
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The strep that never was
First off, thank you for all the "get well" wishes. I even thank you all for the nagging (you know who I am talking to).
Well, it wasn't strep. I flunked the strep test.
I did have a virus that knocked me out of commission for three days. But it wasn't strep.
I had a fever, but no strep.
I had white marks in the back of my throat. My doctor told me they were mouth ulcers. How nice. Nothing a little salt water gargling didn't eliminate.
Now I'm back. I have a sinus headache, but, heck, that's a walk in the park for me.
And the Dinkerbug is fine. Her Lauren Becall voice? The little imp was mimicking me. Sweet child.
Well, it wasn't strep. I flunked the strep test.
I did have a virus that knocked me out of commission for three days. But it wasn't strep.
I had a fever, but no strep.
I had white marks in the back of my throat. My doctor told me they were mouth ulcers. How nice. Nothing a little salt water gargling didn't eliminate.
Now I'm back. I have a sinus headache, but, heck, that's a walk in the park for me.
And the Dinkerbug is fine. Her Lauren Becall voice? The little imp was mimicking me. Sweet child.
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Friday, June 02, 2006
Strep Update
Yes, Jade, I am going to the doctor's this afternoon.
My throat is on fire. I can barely talk or swallow. My ears hurt. My head hurts. I feel awful.
I want me mum. But I don't want everyone sick, so I did the alternative.
Dinker is at my parents' home so she is far away from me.
But I'm not even sure that will help. This morning, she was coughing up a storm and her voice is starting to resemble Lauren Becall's.
Nuts.
My throat is on fire. I can barely talk or swallow. My ears hurt. My head hurts. I feel awful.
I want me mum. But I don't want everyone sick, so I did the alternative.
Dinker is at my parents' home so she is far away from me.
But I'm not even sure that will help. This morning, she was coughing up a storm and her voice is starting to resemble Lauren Becall's.
Nuts.
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Thursday, June 01, 2006
Strep throat
Awwwww, nuts.
I think I have strep throat.
I'm pretty sure I have strep throat.
Yep, I have strep.
I think I have strep throat.
I'm pretty sure I have strep throat.
- red and white patches in the throat - check
- difficulty swallowing - check
- tender or swollen glands (lymph nodes) in the neck - check
- red and enlarged tonsils - check
- headache - not unusual with me
- lower stomach pain - I always have that
- fever - check
- general discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feeling - another everyday occurance
- loss of appetite and nausea - check
Yep, I have strep.
Dinker's Exodus
My baby is not a baby anymore. She is a pre-schooler.
Dinker will be going to the "big kids" floor in two weeks at school.
Okay, maybe I should clarify a bit.
Her school is actually a converted house. The basement holds the infants and pre-toddlers. The ground floor houses the toddlers and the "not quite pre-schoolers but almost there so we'll dub them get-sets". The top floor houses the pre-schoolers and kindergarteners. Those are the big kids.
And she gets a new teacher, Ms Lori.
All I can say is thank goodness. I was starting to think she'll never escape the clutches of Miss Lauren (whom my child worships).
Yeah, that's the perky blonde haired nymph in the flickr photos. I shouldn't be so mean, but I can't help it. She's probably a nice person and kind to animals and all that other happy stuff. But she looks like she is working there as part of a high school program; ergo, I can't take her seriously.
Don't get me wrong, though. I really like Lauren a lot.
Yeah, she used to remind me of a blonde snob that looks more like she should be shopping 24/7 and driving a convertable white Mercedes and married to someone who makes enough to keep her in the lifestyle she demands. That used to be my impression of her, but I was wrong.
She's actually pretty cute and she's awesome with the kids. And she's single which shocked me. Whether or not she is spoken for is unknown. It's a shame I never got to really know her. Oh well. I guess I could buy her a "thanks for everything" gift (Lauren, not Dinker).
I know this will probably be a "big deal" for at least two or three days. I am praying really hard this won't become grounds for sending my kid right into therapy in the future.
Dinker has been in that school for almost two years and she has had Lauren as a teacher for a total of 17 months. My kid needs variety, dammit!
Dinker will be going to the "big kids" floor in two weeks at school.
Okay, maybe I should clarify a bit.
Her school is actually a converted house. The basement holds the infants and pre-toddlers. The ground floor houses the toddlers and the "not quite pre-schoolers but almost there so we'll dub them get-sets". The top floor houses the pre-schoolers and kindergarteners. Those are the big kids.
And she gets a new teacher, Ms Lori.
All I can say is thank goodness. I was starting to think she'll never escape the clutches of Miss Lauren (whom my child worships).
Yeah, that's the perky blonde haired nymph in the flickr photos. I shouldn't be so mean, but I can't help it. She's probably a nice person and kind to animals and all that other happy stuff. But she looks like she is working there as part of a high school program; ergo, I can't take her seriously.
Don't get me wrong, though. I really like Lauren a lot.
Yeah, she used to remind me of a blonde snob that looks more like she should be shopping 24/7 and driving a convertable white Mercedes and married to someone who makes enough to keep her in the lifestyle she demands. That used to be my impression of her, but I was wrong.
She's actually pretty cute and she's awesome with the kids. And she's single which shocked me. Whether or not she is spoken for is unknown. It's a shame I never got to really know her. Oh well. I guess I could buy her a "thanks for everything" gift (Lauren, not Dinker).
I know this will probably be a "big deal" for at least two or three days. I am praying really hard this won't become grounds for sending my kid right into therapy in the future.
Dinker has been in that school for almost two years and she has had Lauren as a teacher for a total of 17 months. My kid needs variety, dammit!
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Wednesday, May 31, 2006
I should buy stock in Oakley
Am I a sad case or what? No, don't answer that.
Approximately four months ago, I lost my Oakley Minute sunglasses. I say approximately because I really don't know when I lost them. I really like those glasses.
On Mother's Day weekend, I got a new pair of sunglasses. They were Ray Bans. I'm not going to bother you with boring details about them because I returned them two days later to Sunglass Hut.
I got a new pair of Oakleys. Oakley Half Jackets ... black ... with polarized grey lenses.
I know ... "Maidink, who gives a crap?"
I do!
Now my oakley sunglass obsession is back.
I bought a pair of Oakley Minutes off of Ebay just because they had ruby iridium lenses which are the same type of lenses Cyclops wore in all the X-Men movies.
Yeah, Cyclops, my other obsession.
Now, here's the insanity (not like I'm mad enough as is).
Oakley is selling their X-Metal "Juliet" (which Cyclops wore in the first X-Men movie) and their X-Metal "Penny" (which Cyclops wore in II and III) style sunglasses with the ruby iridium lenses at their on-line store for $425. They are being offered for a limited time. Once that time ends, they'll show up on Ebay for some exorbitant amount of cash, I'm sure.
No, I'm not that crazy and I am not buying them.
The sad part is I actually know about it.
At least I don't download kitchen appliance playing music videos.
Approximately four months ago, I lost my Oakley Minute sunglasses. I say approximately because I really don't know when I lost them. I really like those glasses.
On Mother's Day weekend, I got a new pair of sunglasses. They were Ray Bans. I'm not going to bother you with boring details about them because I returned them two days later to Sunglass Hut.
I got a new pair of Oakleys. Oakley Half Jackets ... black ... with polarized grey lenses.
I know ... "Maidink, who gives a crap?"
I do!
Now my oakley sunglass obsession is back.
I bought a pair of Oakley Minutes off of Ebay just because they had ruby iridium lenses which are the same type of lenses Cyclops wore in all the X-Men movies.
Yeah, Cyclops, my other obsession.
Now, here's the insanity (not like I'm mad enough as is).
Oakley is selling their X-Metal "Juliet" (which Cyclops wore in the first X-Men movie) and their X-Metal "Penny" (which Cyclops wore in II and III) style sunglasses with the ruby iridium lenses at their on-line store for $425. They are being offered for a limited time. Once that time ends, they'll show up on Ebay for some exorbitant amount of cash, I'm sure.
No, I'm not that crazy and I am not buying them.
The sad part is I actually know about it.
At least I don't download kitchen appliance playing music videos.
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Sunday, May 28, 2006
X-Men III - A Review
Okay, Jade, here's the review.
First, if you never saw X-Men or X2, please do so before seeing this movie. It makes following some of the plot a bit easier.
Now then, the movie was definitely a good movie. Not great. Nor was it awesome. And it wasn't horrible or lame.
It was ... good.
I refuse to give away anything, but I'll say this much:
Certain actors and actresses who look like they play a big role, don't. And a couple of them who were barely mentioned at all in the days before the movie really played big parts.
There are a few surprises which go against the comic genre unless there is an X-Men IV in the distant future.
Halle Berry kicks ass!
The directing could have been better. Seeing how great of an influence Bryan Singer had on the first two X-Men movies, that makes me really want to see the film for which he abandoned X3 - Superman Returns.
There was a lot of action sequences which were pretty good. The visual effects were not the best. The make-up was great. Kelsey Grammer did a fab job as the Beast. If awards were given based on make-up and the ability to really bring a super hero character to life, Kelsey gets it hands down.
So, there you have it without having it.
If I were to give it stars, I give it 2.5 out of 5. Like I said, it was good. Not great and not horrid. Just good.
First, if you never saw X-Men or X2, please do so before seeing this movie. It makes following some of the plot a bit easier.
Now then, the movie was definitely a good movie. Not great. Nor was it awesome. And it wasn't horrible or lame.
It was ... good.
I refuse to give away anything, but I'll say this much:
Certain actors and actresses who look like they play a big role, don't. And a couple of them who were barely mentioned at all in the days before the movie really played big parts.
There are a few surprises which go against the comic genre unless there is an X-Men IV in the distant future.
Halle Berry kicks ass!
The directing could have been better. Seeing how great of an influence Bryan Singer had on the first two X-Men movies, that makes me really want to see the film for which he abandoned X3 - Superman Returns.
There was a lot of action sequences which were pretty good. The visual effects were not the best. The make-up was great. Kelsey Grammer did a fab job as the Beast. If awards were given based on make-up and the ability to really bring a super hero character to life, Kelsey gets it hands down.
So, there you have it without having it.
If I were to give it stars, I give it 2.5 out of 5. Like I said, it was good. Not great and not horrid. Just good.
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My future movie itinerary
Superman Returns
Pirates of the Carribean: Dead Man's Chest
Ghost Rider
They will either be watched in the theater, or we'll buy a large screen plasma TV and buy the DVD's.
I, personally, like the latter of the two. It serves a dual purpose - makes for playing video games much better.
Pirates of the Carribean: Dead Man's Chest
Ghost Rider
They will either be watched in the theater, or we'll buy a large screen plasma TV and buy the DVD's.
I, personally, like the latter of the two. It serves a dual purpose - makes for playing video games much better.
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Saturday, May 27, 2006
I have a date tonight
Yes, my Geo and I are going on a date! A really, honest-to-goodness, dinner first and then a movie to follow DATE!!! And my rents are watching the Dinks!! Woo-hoo!
First, we will dine at this nice Italian restaurant near us, Moonstruck. Rumor has it it's really good. A good Italian restaurant in NE Philly? It could happen. We shall see.
After food comes ... oh my gosh, do I even have to say what movie we are going to see tonight?
Okay, I will ... X-Men III - The Last Stand!
I want my eye candy, dammit!
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UPDATE: Mom and Dad are keeping the Dinks overnight. Boo-ya!
Dinner was ex-cell-ent! *burp* Ooooo, it was good.
We saw the movie. I really liked it a lot (but don't look for any spoilers here). Geo liked it, too.
See y'all later (or type to you later or talk ... um ... comment ... uh ....... oh crumbs. You know what I mean).
First, we will dine at this nice Italian restaurant near us, Moonstruck. Rumor has it it's really good. A good Italian restaurant in NE Philly? It could happen. We shall see.
After food comes ... oh my gosh, do I even have to say what movie we are going to see tonight?
Okay, I will ... X-Men III - The Last Stand!
I want my eye candy, dammit!
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UPDATE: Mom and Dad are keeping the Dinks overnight. Boo-ya!
Dinner was ex-cell-ent! *burp* Ooooo, it was good.
We saw the movie. I really liked it a lot (but don't look for any spoilers here). Geo liked it, too.
See y'all later (or type to you later or talk ... um ... comment ... uh ....... oh crumbs. You know what I mean).
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Friday, May 26, 2006
X-Men III - It's finally here
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