Today (and by today, I mean yesterday) was interesting. Executive summary:
I woke up a lot later than I would have liked (I think it was 11 or so), showered, and watched The Price is Right (best show ever). I spent the afternoon cleaning up the downstairs bathroom. The evidence of a massive battle I waged against the ants the day before left many ant casualties and a goopy residue from the Raid. We also have ant traps now, although I’m not sure that they’ll work since I kind of killed them all. I haven’t seen any ants in their since. Meh.
Steve fixed the closet doors in the foyer, which have been derailed for eons. This led to a general cleaning of said closet (old shoes and Christmas decorations, anyone?) and the fixing of our vacuum cleaner, which had a tangle in the cord which prevented it from coming out of the vacuum, and made it fairly useless. A vacuum with a 3 foot radius isn’t much good.
Later in the afternoon, I discovered that our fridge had ceased functioning. As it stands, we are no longer “fridgid”, and a repair guy is coming tomorrow. Why is every appliance breaking down at once? I think it’s some sort of general strike. Stupid Freedom for Unappreciated Cleaning & Kitchen Appliances Union. I guess their acronym describes their attitude towards us at the moment.
Tonight led to the fabulous I Wasn’t Involved Peanut Butter Ball event. They should be cooled off by now, but I’m not really into the idea of eating anything sweet at two AM. I take pleasure in knowing that Steve and Ryan both made themselves sick by eating too much sugary peanut butter mix. Ah, the misfortune of others.
Anyway, I have a fairly early day tomorrow (due to the fridge repair guy, who I shall forever refer to as Larry, for no particular reason), and work at three. Humbug.
PS: Does anyone know if the Greek Fest has already happened? I can’t remember if it’s a spring thing or a summer thing.
Comments
Steve
I feel better now. And I think Greek Fest was afew weeks ago I think I heard something about it on the radio.
Taylor
Glad to hear somebody actually listened to my audioblogs
lmk if you still need those progs Mark. There are soo many fests and concerts going on in chicago the next 2 weeks its gonna be a blast!
ps. Im going to my first LAN party on friday w00t
Pam
The Price is Right? You’re kidding, right? Oh, and the appliance thing - yes, it just happens that way. My stove went out (blessing since it is too hot to cook) and now I am waiting for the next demise.
Don’t know about the Greek thing - have a better day. Maybe it will cool off some.
Angie
Mark - the fridge guy is named Gallagher. Steve you might remember this as it took you several minutes to figure out how to spell G-a-l-l-a-g-h-e-r when I asked you to note it down for me on Mark’s kneetop.
Angie
Mark - I want to change my name to Mum. How do I/you do that?
Mark
Erase your cookies, Mom. Tools->Options->Delete Cookies.
And the Price is Right is awesome.
And I found those progs, Taylor. Thanks.
Keddy
I LOVE THE PRICE IS RIGHT!!!!!!
I felt a bit better at like 3am?!
Simon
Angie, i will quite happily call you Mum²… i dont agree with the whole Mom thing. It’s not english, i dont know where Mom comes from.
² meaning second Mum
Mark
I dunno. Mum means quiet in British. Mom is short for Mother Of Mine.
Angie
I would be interested in a poll to see how most of you people refer to your mothers. "Mom" (as plausible as your purely made-up explanation is Mark) sounds so Americanized. Mum is familiar sounding and comfy.
Angie
By the way, thanks Simon.
Simon
Mum sounds warm and nice… Mom sounds harsh and … um… not as good.
You’re so quick Mark… I laughed when i read that.
Mark
<accent country="england">Mum’s the word then. Right-oh.</accent>