So one of the random assignments given to me at work today was to help refill promotional pens whose ink had dried up.
At first it seemed like a tedious boring task (okay–it is/was). However, after doing the first few…it became rather…addicting!
I’m not sure why–was it the hands-on tactile activity? But as I was making some phone calls (and sitting on hold for a while) I was able to keep myself busy changing ink cartridges.
Now what will tomorrow’s fun activity be?
So I’ve been taking care of The Sister who has been ill since Friday.
I did the good brother things like picking up tissues, ginger ale, Afrin, saltines, etc.
(She however was still able to manage order Kosher chicken soup on Friday night–score one for Seamless Web)
So yesterday the Sister was on the couch watching TV. She had it tuned to VH1 and/or Bravo most of the day.
I can’t even begin to tell you how many different commercials there were for acne/skin care related products on. It was as if during every single commerical break there was an anti-acne product advertised.
That and the “shake wight” seemed to be the most moved products. Makes me wonder what the target audience is.
The sister has on the finale of “The Batchelor” in the other room.
From what I can overhear from the TV–I want to simply vomit. It’s even more nauseating than the “real housewives” shows that she watches.
Why do people tune into this tripe?
From the cashier today at Whole Foods remarking on my purchase of a lot of frozen broccoli:
Cashier: “Are you a chef”
Me: “No…I’m just addicted to broccoli (*laughter)…it’s something I’ve loved my whole life”.
Cashier: Oh…I asked because when a chef [name intelligible] shops here he always buys a lot of broccoli…so I thiought you were a chef too.
Me: (laughs)….I wish I could cook that well!
–An aside, Whole Foods has the best price on frozen broccoli in the city that I know of! And my secret to prepare it? Toss it in the microwave.
So apparently the new thing to do is to post a picture of your doppelganger as your facebook profile.
Seeming that I don’t think I have a doppelganger…the closest thing for me would be to post a picture of my father (as people say I resemble him–just sans facial hair).
But that wouldn’t be acceptable for the game, would it?
While the girls are discussing Jersey Shore.
Girl 1: “What’s that quote…something like ‘it takes three things to make a guido…gym, tanning, laundy”
Me (passing by): “crap! I’m 2/3rds of the way there–I hit the gym and do my own laundry!”
Laughter ensues.
/No, I don’t tan on purpose. Only what sunlight I get in the summer time.
As I’ve said before–i don’t buy into the whole “New Years Resolution” shtick.
How many resolutions are abandoned and/or simply forgotten?
Personally,my preference is much more to set myself up with a series of “micro-goals”, which build upon each other–ultimately (hopefully) leading to a successful outcome.
Anyone got any goals/resolutions to share?
Here’s something I made myself for lunch yesterday, which The Sister insisted was divine.
Ingredients:
Brussels Sprouts, cut in half
Olive Oil
Cinnamon (not cinnamon sugar!)
Sea Salt
Pepper
Medium coconut flakes (optional)
1) Preheat oven to 350
2) In large Ziploc bag combine the brussels sprouts with some olive oil, and a hearty amount of grated cinnamon, a dash of salt and pepper to tase.
3) Seal bag and shake–making sure sprouts get coated
4) Pour onto baking sheet and place in oven for 10-15 minutes
5) “Garnish” with coconut flakes (optional)
They’re tasty and really easy to make!
So I’ve got two relative’s birthday’s coming up within the next two weeks or so.
Problem is…I’ve got no idea what to get these individuals for gifts.
First, next Sunday is The Sister’s birthday. Now I really don’t know what to get The Sister. Sure I know some kinds of stuff she likes–but she’s got so much stuff already! Any ideas for a twenty-something year old female?
Second, The Curious Jew has a “milestone” birthday coming up in a little over a week. She too will need a birthday gift.
Now the “challenge” with her–is that while she loves to read, the simple idea would be to get her a book of some sort. Thing is though–she’s read so many books it’s hard to find one she’d like and has not yet read!
Please help me come up with some ideas!
Got even more Gift Baskets at the office today. I think The GIrls have enough chocolate put away for a few months now.
(Also anticipating the annual new years “weight loss” resolutions too)
No more gift baskets, please!
This is just too adorable;
Only if it were a guinea pig could it have been any cuter!
If evaporated milk is supposed to be “evaporated”….why does it come in liquid form?
[Sure, I could Google the answer--but I feel like aimlessly pondering for a bit]
We have a copy of Apples To Apples Jewish Edition at the Apartment.
After dinner, we decided to play a round of the game.
Note to self: it’s not advisable to play with the “Jewish edition” when 2/3rds of the participants aren’t Jewish…
Have plans to enjoy a pre-thanksgiving turkey dinner with some relatives tomorrow night on the LES.
What should a pre-thanksgiving turkey dinner be called?
Almost forgot today was Friday the 13th…though it felt much more like it was “freaky Friday” at work more than anything else!
It does look like Obama has dropped a lot of weight since taking office.
It looks like he’s dropped a bit too much weight though.
Today’s learning moment about the opposite gender came today,when the girls were discussing their preferences in a man’s hands.
Yes–they consider things like a man’s hands.
The majority of the girls said that they “wouldn’t date a guy with hands as soft/softer than theirs”.
Score one for those of us with calloused hands I suppose!
Today’s random conversation at the office consisted of how Sesame Street has changed with the times/over the years.
What really made the discussion weird was one girl’s assertion that Big Bird is supposed to be a homosexual? [she was serious too]
A co-worker and I just looked at each other in disbelief…
Big Bird is just a giant bird! Nothing more!
(Cookie Monster and Grover are much cooler IMHO)
The other day the sister mentioned that she’s having some people over for a [Columbia homecoming] party.
I thought no big deal.
This morning as I’m leaving for synagogue, I notice that she’s bought a lot of bagels.
Then when I come home from synagogue, the apartment is full of people. No biggie I figure.
It looks like they were playing beerpong this morning (isn’t it a bit early?) Then I look out on the balcony–and there’s a keg!?!?!
I didn’t know it was going to be that kind of party! Do beer and bagels even go together?
Oh–and we’ve apparently got leftover bagels here. Anyone want some? They’re from H & H Midtown Bagels (the place is Kosher too!)
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