I have been very unfocused this week. I haven't wanted to do anything I
need to do. Last night I was sitting in my box strewn living room and
thinking about what I need to pack next. I went into the kitchen to take a
mental inventory of all my mismatched kitchenware and I saw my mini pumpkin The
Roommate gave me to decorate for Halloween. I looked at the under
utilized, over stocked spice drawer and saw the pumpkin. The pumpkin was
calling to me. So I gave in and decided to paint it.. This required
a trip to the craft store for paint and a brush. I painted it shiny
sterling silver. Then I drew squiggles with a black paint pen. That
took up most of my evening.

On the way home from the craft store I heard a very interesting
story about Ben Folds on NPR's All Things Considered.

There is so much to do related to the move next week but all I can think about
is going to see movies this weekend. Bowling
For Columbine opens here this weekend and I also want to see In
Praise of Love. I'm not sure if I want to see The
Truth About Charlie but I am intrigued a bit. I bought three books
this week and want to read them but instead I put them in a box to be moved.

The Roommate and I finally found some living room furniture we liked, of course
it won't be delivered for 3 - 5 weeks. Our new living room will be rather sparse
for a while.

The Friday Five

1. What is your favorite scary movie?

Any Ashley Judd movie. Just kidding. The Scream movies weren't
really scary but they were fun. I found the Blair Witch Project
disturbing.

2. What is your favorite Halloween treat?

Roasted pumpkin seeds, popcorn balls and Snickers pumpkins.

3. Do you dress up for Halloween? If so, describe your best Halloween costume.

No. Once in college a friend and I dressed as Hans and Franz from SNL.
I can't remember which one I was.

4. Do you enjoy going to haunted houses or other spooky events?

No. I went to one in high school and people kept grabbing me, I couldn't
see anything and it was hot.

5. Will you dress up for Halloween this year?

Nope. I'll be busy packing before the movers get there the next morning.

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Packing uncovers forgotten memories. I used to keep a notebook on top
of my refrigerator to capture the works of refrigerator magnet poets.

By Nicole

imagine
a
velvet
reality

By Me

"my music is notorious because
the rhythm craves a sister who will conspire
with danger to dance & allure my creativity
to climb beyond the earth's mountains
leaving you to endure life without me."

By The Roommate

kiss it now then
juggle them, girl

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1. If you could only choose 1 CD to ever listen to again, what would it be?

This is very hard. I like too many CDs and I have a new favorite every
other day. My gut reaction says to say Patty Griffin's Living With
Ghosts. I like this album so much I've given it to several friends as a
gift.

2. If you could only choose 2 movies to watch ever again, what would they be?

This one is easy because I watch these movies all the time; Party Girl and
Shooting Fish.

3. If you could only choose 3 books to read ever again, what would they be?

First Comes Love by Marion Winik
Comfort and Joy by Jim Grimsley
Nightswimmer by Joseph Olshan

4. If you could only choose 4 things to eat or drink ever again, what would
they be?

Bottled Water
Chicken
Peanut Butter
Club Crackers

5. If you could only choose 5 people to ever be/talk/associate/whatever with
ever again, who would they be?

The Roommate
Michelle
Micheale
Cynthia
That guy in the Loose Fit Jeans ad for The Gap

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I'm
cleaning out some files & old emails today and I ran across the results of an informal
poll I conducted with friends and coworkers in April 2001.

If the
Bangles
and the Go-Go's
were to get into a fight, who do you think would win?

Bangles 60%
Go-Go's 37.5%
Unsure .5%

Total Votes: 40

61% of women and 59% of men polled preferred the Bangles over the Go-Go's.
Among my co-workers the Bangles were favored 62.5%.

While those from my high school chose the Bangles by 60% over the Go-Go's at
40%, it is interesting to note that all the men voted for Susanna Hoffs and
company and the women chose Belinda Carlisle et al.

Don't discount the Go-Go's completely. In Texas, they were favored by
68% and in Washington, Utah and Illinois they racked up all 100% votes.

The Bangles however we chosen by 75% of Oklahoman and 68% of Arizonans and a
whopping 100% in Georgia and California.

So what exactly is the cause for the Bangles victory and the Go-Go's defeat?
A number of factors were cited. Most who voted for the Bangles did so out
of love for their music. While many die hard Go-Go's fans accused the
Bangles of being "a bunch of posers", supporters of Bangles referred
to them as "tough looking" and "full of attitude".

Perhaps the popular series VH1
Behind the Music is to blame for the Go-Go's downfall. Many were
convinced the Go-Go's past history would affect their chances of winning.
Among the comments were, "The Go-Go's are a bunch of old, dried-up,
ex-drug addicts."

However don't discount the Go-Go's completely. By far the most
persuasive and compelling argument for the Go-Go's came from a friend of mine at
work, Michael.

The Go-Go's, and I'll tell ya why.....

Finally,
Urgh!
A Music War - Small flick...Came out in the early 80's.
Starred The Police, the Dead Kennedys, Surf Punks, and many
more...including The Go-Go's. When ya see them in this movie, with
their original bassist and two lead singers, (well..Belinda is so big
she looks like two singers) you will have no doubt who the victor will
be.

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Strange
Things At The Gym Today...

Usually
the music is either the local 80's station or a tape of alternative
music. Today it was a strange mix of trance and electronic
music. Not very conducive to feeling the burn.

There
was this guy who was sort of noisy. Of course you expect to hear a
normal volume of groans of exertion, but this guy grunted like he was in a
porno. I was expecting him to start saying, "Oh Baby" and
"Give it to me" at any moment.

There
was this other guy who talked on his cell phone while he was working
out. Now, I'm all for multi tasking, but let's get serious.
...And Other Ramblings

After
an exhaustive search, The Roommate and I have found an apartment we can agree
on. (For the record, I'd like it stated this was the first
apartment I suggested.) Now we have the joy of packaging to look forward
to. Also, we've decided we need a new sofa since ours is well...broken, so
we are on the hunt for funky, cheap furniture.

It's
one of those nights where I have many chores to do (laundry, dishes,
groceries, packing) however I'd rather go see a movie.
Michelle and I have been trying to coordinate at time to see Moonlight Mile and
Secretary (A Gyllenhaal Sibling Double Feature) however we keep hitting road
blocks in our schedules. How did we get so frickin' busy?

This
chair I'm sitting in is very uncomfortable. We need a new one of these
too.

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