December 2006 Entries

December 18, 2006

A Christmahanukwanzaka Card...Just for You!

Happy Holidays!

I never got around to mailing cards so...here it is! All paperless and environmentally friendly.

Frankly, I'm ready for the holidays to be over with. They just aren't my cup of tea. Never really have been. Bring on 2007 already.

But I do enjoy the the songs of the season.

And now, I present you, what is possibly my most favoritest clip of all. So much my most favoritest, that it Blows. My. Mind. in it's awesomeness.

Isn't that just fucking awesome!?

Korina thought so too, so she made me a Grace Jones hat out of an Office Depot file folder. Here she is modeling her latest fashionable creation.

Korina as Grace Jones

Have a happy and safe holiday!

See you in 2007!

 

December 14, 2006

3 Questions

I'm not sure what's worse. All the sneezing, hacking coughs, constant nasal drip and mucus accompanied with body aches and fevers OR the giant, hideous pimple on my forehead the size of Gilbert. It's taking over my face. I think I saw some colonization on there this afternoon.

I have nothing to report other than being sick has apparently rendered me the ability to have wild dreams with Adam's subconscious featuring visions of The Dyannas and Michael Shanks among plots of international espionage and betrayal.

So in lieu of another riveting post about baking green muffins and Kacy's cervix...I leave you with this challenge.

A while ago I did the Three Questions meme. Let's dust it off for another round.

Here is how it goes.

  • Anyone and everyone who reads this, gets to ask me three questions. No more. No less.
  • Ask me anything you want and I will truthfully answer it.
  • Purely optional: On your blog, copy and paste this allowing your friends (including myself) to ask you anything.

Now — and this is mainly for CB since he's such a pig — If you ask something completely crass, rude or inappropriate, I will tell you so. Therefore...play nice.

Now if you'll excuse me, another brandy-soaked hot toddy is calling my name. *hick*

3 for Mikey

1. What is your name?

Brian

2. What is your quest?

I seek the Grail.

3. What is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow?

What do you mean? An African or European swallow?

3 for MzOuiser

1. If we reincarnate, who or what do you think you and I will be reborn as?

What an interesting question. I've never considered that before. I think I lean toward the camp that once we are dead, that's it. But if we do reincarnate, I'd probably want to be something that flies. Something pretty like a bird or butterfly or something, not something ugly like a fly.

2. How do you make a Hot Toddy?

I have no idea what the correct recipe is, if one exists, but for me I make a cup of hot tea, stir in some honey, add some lemon juice and then fill the rest of the cup with brandy. Before I drink it, I take a shot of brandy just for good measure. Not sure if that's a proper Hot Toddy but it works for me. Very soothing and once I have a good buzz going, I care less about being sick.

3. Do people get to wear t-shirts and sandals on New Year's Eve in Phoenix?

Sadly yes. In fact, I saw a man at work today in shorts. I'm not sure if he owns any pants because every time I've seen him, he's wearing a t-shirt and shorts.

3 for Kyle

1) would you rather the ground burnt your feet even through your shoes or water, and all other liquids tasted like soy sauce? and why...!

I'd rather the ground burn my feet because I'm already used to that living in the hottest place on earth.

2) would you rather give an elephant an enema or remove a 10 foot tape worm from a rhinoceros? and why...!

I'd rather remove a 10 foot tape worm from a rhino because the rhino is probably so skinny from the tape worm being inside.

3) would you rather sweat garlic butter or cry porridge? and why...!

I'd rather sweat garlic butter because there would be more uses for it than if I cried porridge.

THOSE ARE THE BESTEST QUESTIONS OF ALL TIME!

3 for Homer

What is your Linnean scientific name?

You and your science. Gah. Would that be homo sapien?

Why is KLF's "Justified and Ancient" the best pop song of the 1990s?

OMG! I had to google that. I totally forgot about that song. I must go the YouTube and see if there's a video. And it was the best pop song because -- hello! -- Tammy Wynette!

Which sock do you put on first?

You know...I have no idea but I'm gonna guess the left.

3 for CB

1) what would your porn name be? (childhood pets name + street name from home format please)

Ramses Third Street. Quite lust inducing…isn’t it.

2) Which theme is better: Jetsons or Simpsons and why?

Lyrically I like the Jetsons theme better because the only words to the Simpsons theme is “The Simpsons” at the beginning. Musically, I prefer the Simpsons theme. Weighing those two options, I’d have to say the Jetsons is better.

3) Favorite book of all time?

First Comes Love by Marion Winik

 

December 13, 2006

It's Not Easy Being Green

Yesterday, I decided to tap into my Inner Homer and do a little baking. I bought a green tea muffin mix from Trader Joe's a while ago out of curiosity, but had yet to make it.

I mixed the batter as directed. Let's just say, looks aren't everything.

Green Tea Muffins
Ew...Is that Guacamole?

Okay...I admit I didn't follow the recipe totally as directed. I never do. I added a little ground ginger to give it a slight kick and iced them with a lemon glaze and a touch of yellow colored sugar.

Green Tea Muffins
Muffin!

They actually taste quite yummy. And don't forget that green tea is chocked full of antioxidant goodness!

Green Tea Muffins
Feel the antioxidant power!

And just in time for Christmas!

Grinch Muffin
The Muffin Who Stole Christmas
 

December 12, 2006

Baby Talk

Last night, I went over to Megan and Travis's for dinner. This was the first time I've been to their house. I knew they lived far north of me (waaaaaay North Phoenix), but didn't realize just how far until I mapped it out.

Damn...That's far!
Holy Cow! That's a long drive!

When Megan opened the door I said, "So this is Flagstaff, huh? It's nice."

Dinner was very nice. Megan's an awesome cook and their house is uber-cool. They are also having their first child.

Megan
"These are just finished, but I still have a bun in the oven."

While in the kitchen, I noticed a scan from her recent 3D ultrasound posted on the refrigerator. Being polite I said, "Cute."

Travis and Megan looked at each other and said, "Really? It looks kinda gross to me. Like an alien."

"Well yeah," I said. "Cute concept, I mean. But yeah...totally an alien."

 

December 09, 2006

Sometimes Questions Are Rhetorical

And the winner is...

What Would MacGyver Do?
What Would MacGyver Do?

Thanks to all who voted and thanks to Homer for encouraging people to vote. I hope he didn't get very, very put out and pouty.

Since the vote was so close, I decided to post a picture of the runner up too.

Mmm...Chicken
Mmm...Chicken

Delicious!

 

December 07, 2006

Your Vote Counts!

After I saw Homer's new t-shirts from Threadless, I decided to take advantage of their $10 sale and pick up some for myself.

And to be a total copy cat, I too will put a vote to the people for your favorite.

T-Shirts

Be sure to vote for your favorite t-shirt and I'll post a photo of me wearing the winner.

 

December 05, 2006

Travis's 'Tache

Straight guys should not be left to their own devices. Period.

I received an email from Megan sent to all her friends pleading them to convince her husband Travis to shave his recently grown mustache. She's threatened to grow arm pit hair. She even implemented a "kissing embargo" in protest.

Megan and Travis put the vote to the people.

Here was my response.

I expect a new Gilette will be used very soon.

 

December 04, 2006

1996-ish

Holy crap! Check out those eyebrows!

Kimberly & Brian Circa 1996?

Scary, huh? They look like they need their own zip code.

I think Mary said it best. "You grew into your eyebrows."

Nice.

This is my friend Kimberly. Kimberly, not Kim. Isn't she adorable? I miss her and her husband Todd so much. They just had a kid. It completely blows my mind to think that they have a kid. He is as adorable as they are.

I'm cleaning out a bunch of closets and boxes and stuff and finding a tons of nostalgia to OD on. I found a picture of one of my friends who died this year. She is so happy and smiling in this photo. I'm glad I have found it.

 

December 01, 2006

Today's Post Is Brought to You by the Letter "C"

C-List BloggerFrankly I am stunned this isn't much, much lower. I mean really, I can only think of a few blogs more boring than mine. Well, boring unless you like do-it-yourself plumbing and kittens...AND WHO DOESN'T? I know I can't get enough.

I wish I had more to blog about, but honestly this is the time of year when I start to shut down. Most days, I just want to stay in my toasty bed and forget it's time for Christmahanukwanzaka. The holidays can feel so very overwhelming at times.

This cold snap hasn't helped either. I must officially be a desert dweller because I've been freezing for over a week now. The first two years I lived here, I never once turned on my heater. Now, I'm sitting at my desk bundled up pricing space heaters because apparently I work in a meat locker.

Okay, that's enough whining for now. Go write you a nice haiku over here.