Thursday is the New Friday

Yeah, that's right! Two days in a row, people. I am seriously on a roll. I actually was able to leave work when it was still light outside so I feel like I have all the free time in the world.

Last night, Stu and I watched 1408 - starring the never-aging John Cusack. It's like he's the new Dick Clark. He looks exactly the same today as he did when he was holding a boom box over his head as it blared Peter Gabriel. What was that movie called again? Anyways, back to the movie. First of all, most of it is shot in one room. Sounds very Castaway, I know. But believe me, this ain't no Gilligan's Island. That movie freaked me out. And not in a scary-ghost kind of way, but in an evil-presence-that-you-can't-really-wrap-your-mind-around kind of way. I was tense the whole time (and Stu watched 90% of the movie with one eye peaking out from behind a sofa pillow, but you didn't hear that from me). We figured out that the main reason this movie is so creepy is that it lacks that "something freaky deaky is about to happen" music that builds momentum and clues you in to the parts where you're supposed to be scared. It's much more effective if you have no idea that it's coming. I like these types of movies much more than the slasher horror ones or the ones that are nothing but evil ghosts getting their spook on, etc. This is much more thought provoking and interesting than sitting back and watching some smart-ass teenager hide from a knife-weilding maniac who turns out to be the local high school janitor, or whatever. I like this one as a thriller because its one where while you're watching it, you're mad that you are putting yourself through it, but when it's done, you're glad you did.

Switching gears to Halloween topics. Can we discuss how women have two options when it comes to Halloween costumes: Ultra-slutty, or potato sacks. There really is no in between. Everything that is remotely cute is up your butt or down your neckline or comes in 2 tiny pieces that resemble dish cloths more than actual garments. Observe the example to the right. She basically needs two haircuts to sport that outfit, if you know what I mean. I think this is the cutest little get-up, but I have to wear my costume to work and something tells me this might be what I like to call a distraction. Now, to the left is one of the work-friendly ones. How boring is that? It's a striped potato sack with matching ugly hat. Not exactly something I'd feel cute or festive in. Why can't they make cute and flattering costumes that don't give off the "I really want to dress like this all year but am afraid people will call me a whore" vibe? Halloween does not = Festival of Hookers!

I'll leave you with this lovely website: Atlanta Ghost Hunters. This link will take you to some recordings taken from houses here in the Atlanta area. You can hear what appears to be voices from people beyond the grave (insert spooky ooooh's and ahhh's here). It's kind of chilling to hear these, but check it out anyways.

I'll Take Things That are Awesome for $100, Alex

Ti's I! Lady Lu. Sorry so long since my last update (is it just me, or do I start off pretty much every post like that now?). I work non-stop these days, for serious! It's around 50+ hours a week, no joke. Yes, please whip out your violins now. My life is such a sad little place. But seriously, when you go into work at 7:45 and finally leave the building at 7:45, the last thing you want to do is think up something witty and worth someone else's time and type it all up and make it look pretty. So its my new job that causes me to neglect you and that brings such sadness to my life. Did I say sadness? I meant MONEY BITCHES! HA!

No - the new job really does take a lot out of me, but while I am crying about it in a corner with my binky and Pampers Pull-Ups, I do find the time to point out the things that I currently find quite awesome. So here is the list.

#1 - Andy Samberg
Most of you know him as that other guy in the "D*ck in a Box" skit with Justin Timberlake. He pretty much is the new Will Ferrell on SNL. It seems like every sketch he is in is an instant classic. Here are some of my favorite Andy Samberg moments so far.....

Punched in the Face While Eating

Kevin Federline's Guide to Parenting

2007 National Douchebag Championships

Love him!

#2 PalmerCash T-Shirts
Next on my list of things filled with awesomeness, is my new favorite outfitter: PalmerCash. This website gem is loaded with t-shirts that have a great sense of humor. I'm wearing my current favorite in the featured pic. I just ordered the "Stay Golden" one and I picked up the "Strictly for My Ninjas" a couple of weeks ago and wore it to work today. Part of the fun in sporting these shirts is getting people's reactions to them. I went in to Quick Trip one morning wearing my ninja shirt, and the next time I went in (wearing something normal and non-funny) the attendant said, "No ninja shirt today?" I was going to say, "Yeah, tool, I wear the same shirt every stinkin' day", but instead I gave him the courtesy laugh and grabbed my Rooster Booster Tall Boy and was off. But I think it's funny how people notice your shirts like that. Anyways, these shirts are perfect for me because we get to be uber-caszh (thats short for uber-casual...you try spelling out that hard "zh" sound without it looking weird!) at work most of the time so basically, this is corporate Barbie gear for me! In shirt short, if you need to purchase a gift for me in the near future and you don't know what to get, go with a shirt from these guys.

#3 The Office
Finally on my list of things that kick hiney (haven't used that word in about a decade in a half so you were due). Can somebody please tell me when the art of the sitcom died? This is the only decent comedy show that is airing right now and I find that odd. It used to be sitcom after sitcom Monday through Thursday but now this show is all we've got. The good news is that they make up for the lack of comedy everywhere else with the writing. Dwight K. Schrute my be the greatest character ever created in televisionland. That and the fact that I love the Jim and Pam coupledom. If you don't know what I am talking about, march yourself right over to Blockbuster and begin at the beginning. You won't be disappointed. And if you are, well then go post it on your own blog you Debbie Downer!

Lu-sing Weight
I am kind of stagnate at this point. Holding strong at 25 lbs lost. I am kind of suprised that no one really mentions it or notices much, especially at work, because I can really tell a difference. Here is a pic of me from June of this year next to a pic of me from 1 week ago. I can see it in my face and stomach. The pic on the left looks like I'm preggers for pete's sake. They say the difference becomes evident when you lose 10% of your body weight, and I did that along time ago. But I am interested to find out at what point do people who see you day in and day out really start to notice. 30 lbs? More? I guess we'll see.

Hola Lotta Sumpin' Goin' On

First things first: This is one of the funniest things on youtube right now. Enjoy...



Second of all, Light the Night was a huge success. Our team ended up with over $24,000 in raised funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society! We had a great time and it was neat to see how things played out. Somehow, I think this event would be more fun with some beer added in, but I guess that wouldn't be appropriate........would it? Anyways, now that we have attended one of these cancer fighting throw downs, we know how to bring it next year! The Atlanta Light the Night goal for this year was $1.32 million and we capped it off last night with $1.37 million so we did better than we planned on! Very exciting. Let me know if you want to join next years team and raise money with us. Although I will warn you that failure to actually raise money will result in multiple "Are you going to raise money?" emails from Yours Truly! So beware. :)

I finished up my last day of Life Insurance License School this morning so I should be taking the test to get my license to write insurance shortly. So if you need some life insurance or perhaps an annuity, I'm your gal. Wink wink, nugde, nudge.

Stu's birthday is today and he's the big 2-7. We are celebrating with some dinner and the standard Sunday installment of Dexter. If you aren't watching this show, you're retarded. It's really good. If you don't have Showtime, find someone who does and become their new BFF. It's worth it. Trust me.

On the weight loss front, I'm down 25 lbs, playas! I am loving it. No complaints at all from this medication and people have actually made appointments to see my doctor about getting on it themselves! Like I'm a weight loss guru or something!