I swear it's coincidental

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So the comparison has been made between me and Smith Jared from Sex and the City in that I have long blond hair and I worked at a raw vegan restaurant.  Stina in particular loves to point out the comparison when we're working together.

Well last night we had the grand opening party for the new store and it was hosted by some new liquor company that had set up a little bar area in the back of the store.  Much to my displeasure I got stuck in the back of the store, relegated to fitting room duties.  Had I not been however, I may not have interacted with the bartenders as much as I did, and they may have never asked me to be a liquor model for them.

I actually didn't think of Smith Jared initially, as soon as I heard "liquor model" I immediately thought of one of my idols, Megan Hauserman from VH1 reality fame:

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But truthfully my trajectory is more similar to Smith Jared.  I'm kind of disappointed though, I mean, Smith was waaaay less interesting than Megan.  And I'd much rather be with Bret Michaels than Kim Cattrall.  But I don't know that Megan was ever a liquor model, though she definitely should be.

So I will be happy with being Smith Jared for now.  Will keep you posted about my first gig as slutty shot girl!

lunchtime

I was on my run yesterday and came across this gaggle of nice guys just pecking away with all their might.  They were so cute, they just moved really slowly and steadily in a herd, not paying any attention to anything but the task at hand.

It feels so good to not be sick anymore.  I can finally go for a run without wheezing and doubling over after half a block.  Had a long day at work yesterday and another long one today but then I have wednesday off, I look forward to taking care of business.

Hopefully I'll see these nice birdies again.  They always put a smile on my face.

so nice!

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I love everything about this!!!

Omg I want to babysit for them.

Thank you Jonathan for sending this to me.

thank you Joel!!!

Joel took me out to brunch today and surprised me with this book!  I haven't actually read it since I was a kid, though the name has clearly stuck with me.  I'm really excited to reread it now.

I also feel like I need to get a female kitty and name her Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler.  I suddenly have so much to do!

Besides being surprised by this gift I was also surprised at brunch by this nice lady:

It was hard to get a good picture as she was extremely interested in a piece of paper that was floating around on the breeze.  I love her and her little hair clips.

Anyways, thanks for the book Joel, and for the kind words.

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!!! : ((( !!!

I was at work yesterday when I glanced up and came face to face with this precious precious angel.  Ugggghhhhhhh.

Her name was Lilly and her owner said that she was very sleepy and sad because she just wanted to not be shopping anymore.  I asked if I could take a picture and her owner was like, "oh yes please, she loves the camera, she should look right in to it"

She knows how amazingly adorable she is!!!

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Even now looking at the pictures I'm going, "awwwww" alone in my apt.

this is me

As I was pouring myself a cup of this last night I was looking at the box and realized that they have captured me quite well.  Right down to the cat who has his back turned to you, encouraging you not to look at him or touch him.

The only difference for me would be the radio should be replaced with a TV showing wheel of fortune or jeopardy.  Then it really would be perfect as I usually make myself sleepytime tea at the start of wheel and am dozing off before I even make it to final jeopardy.

Plus I'm a grizzly bear who wears a nightshirt and stocking cap to bed, as if I have to tell you.

rabbit rabbit rabbit

c/o Meghan

I can't believe it's actually here.  I thought November was never going to end.  Maybe it had something to do with the weather still being in the 80's for most of the month but it's finally getting cooler as of the past couple days.

And with the cold weather has come a nasty cold that I can't seem to get rid of.  I feel bad that I can't be in better spirits for Jon being here.  Yesterday I just got doped up on Dayquil and passed out here:

Which was actually really nice.  I can definitely remember lots of times I was sick up north and just wanted to be asleep in the sun on the beach so I guess I'm living the dream now.

I'm not sure what our plans are for today but I'm hoping it will be something low key.  I've got to go back to work tomorrow and I'd like to kick this cold before that happens.

In the meantime, here's your December Barbie:

Jon said it was me in a remake of Pretty Woman.  I'm inclined to agree.