Fabulous (C.O.) and Amaaaaazing!!

The TV show Friends was a really funny show. Why did it take be 5 years into it's run to realize that? Cheers was awesome year one. But it took me until the year 3 to realize how funny it was. And Seinfeld. There's an Irish Christian Brother out there somewhere in this brave world that knows it took me until the FINAL season to realize how hilarious that show was. Why am I always behind the times. It's possible I like to sit back and see if something takes. But how much time and proof does a person need? I tend to be old-school:

Meet Mr. Vegetable Steamer
Okay, maybe not that old school, so instead, meet

When did these come into existence? Man, I love these things. They are so much easier. Birdseye is a more expensive brand that I avoid. There are cheaper generic wonders that do the same thing. Quick and easy and so totally Bachelor-ific!!! Please tell me I'm on the upward swing of this new trend. They're fabulous and amaaaazing. OW! damn-it, I keep steam burning myself though. Someone needs to make protective gloves that keep ya from burning yourself.

Stress

Stress - What Stress? I feel fine.

Something must be getting under my skin. I'm not sure what. All my life I was an avid nail-biter, a true professional. About a year and a 1/2 ago I started taking Lexapro to calm the voices in my head that said "Smack her, smack her hard!" I described the physical and mental nonsense to my doctor. My back was tense, crawling with tension. I wasn't sleeping well. I couldn't focus worth a damn. Everything and everybody was driving me nuts. So my handsome doctor said it was time to give Lexapro a try. Meet Lexapro:

When I first started taking this wonderful little friend, I was so dog-gone sleepy for about 2-3 days. Try taking that while at work - zzzzzzzz. Well the first symption was sleep. But the next symptom was this odd feeling of a line being drawn down the center of my brain, separating the two halves. Like the drug was telling the two halves to stop fighting with each other. Then I noticed that I could focus so much easier. Then, chatterbox behind me was not so worrisome. I could block her incessant rantings all day long and get my work done. Then I was sleeping better. Then all was well in my universe and I was on autopilot most of the time. One of the best side effects was that I noticed I had stopped biting my nails after about 3 months with my friend. But it wasn't cheap, even with a solid health plan. It wasn't until a generic came out in August 2008 that I could purchase my new friend, Citalopram, meet Citalopram:

A smooth transition, with only a couple days of drowsiness, then back on the easy-button. And until recently I have been fine and dandy. And a whole lot cheaper, being a generic brand. But I have noticed lately that I have been pissier than normal and anger is not one of my better controlled emotions. I'm not hulking out, just having control putting it in check. Several posts back I wrote about some trouble with friends. It's an irritant that won't go away in my mind. I really like the new guy at work - he's funny and not stress inducing, unless he talks all day. And that one thought is what brought the origins of needing Lexapro back in focus. I'm stressing about something but not entirely sure what. So this weekend I decided to up my dosage (Dr. said I could) of the Citalopram for a short while, just to get over the edge. Well the wet and soggy weekend was my opportunity to do that and accomodate any grogginess. Oh sweet sleep, hello my 'other' friend.

aaaaaaaaahhhhh. I really suggest this medication for those of you that may be under similar stressors. And unlike other mood enhancers, it does NOT mess with your horny. ka-ching!

Keyop, Jinpei: G-Force

In other words... WHAT?

If you like Anime or are old enough to appreciate 1970's cartoons from having watched them, you will recognize the picture as G-Force. In the picture, I'm referencing the runt of the litter called Keyop or Jinpei. All of which had bird-theme characters and his was the, swallow. Get your minds out of the gutter. I'm focusing on him because when he talked you couldn't understand him. You would sit there and think "what did he say". This post is a bit about that and something like "What the hell?"

• Dude behind me at work, seriously WHAT? Speak up when your talking to me. You yell the rest of the day, don't just get quiet when your talking to me.
  
• Islamic CEO of a broadcasting network in NY State. It was your mission when you opened the station to proactively educate people on the positive power of Islam. You recently killed your estranged wife by beheading her... WHAT? And now you want the station to go on and continue to convey your non-violent propaganda. WHAT? *shaking head*
  
• Grub-Kitty cashier chic with your mouth full of bubble-gum. Stop saying WHAT(?) to the customers. Stop smacking that huge wad and Listen up! Do your damn job already.
  
• Octo-Mom, damn girl - What the fuck?!
  
• Obama... WHAT are you doing man!?
  
• Jimmy Fallon - WHAT on earth was I thinking staying up late to watch your show.
  
• This one is all Kelly's fault. He asked for snow. Well we got it. And it damaged my gutters which I now have to shell out money for. WHAT the hell dude!
  
• To my College Alumni Association - WHAT? I haven't gone to any of my High School reunions, what makes you think I'm going to yours? Oh, and by the way, I'll need to make more money in order to give you any.
  
• WHAT is with the squirrels digging into my daffodil gardens. You're supposed to hate daffodils and stay away from them. Git!
  
• Cutie blond police officer - WHAT will it take to get you over to my house?
  
• What Solomonster? You need to go out. Okay come on. You're all that really matters anyhow.

Yawn!

WAKE UP

GOOD MORNING, MR. INSOMNIA !!!!

Ya ever feel Alien

I haven't really blogged anything significant since prior to my wonderful vacation I selfishly imposed upon myself about three weeks ago. But I have been trying to at least have a presence and spread some snarky comments around.

For the past 2 years I have been struggling with family and friends. It's been a whole lot easier illustrating that all my vacations have been taken up by family. NO fun for Thomas. So I jumped on the opportunity to just have some time for myself. And since the family drama has subsided and I don't feel obligated to use my time off to trek up to NY, I feel a bit liberated. ...But I don't. I still feel like I'm burdened by other people's baggage. I don't want it. I love my friends. I care for them. But part of me just wants to not know them right now. I want to fall off the face of the earth and start new. When I was younger I used to do this all the time. I'd get bored with my surroundings, my job, my friends; and move on to something new. Every 2 years or so I would pack up and move the hell out of dodge.

I've been in Richmond for 12 years now and I like it well enough. But I've got that itch to "head west young man". But I've no desire to move west, nor am I getting any younger. My dear friends that I have here irritate me. Their individual dramas and fucked up choices they make drive me nuts. Not to mention a tremor of a break in the main group of friends that happened 2 years ago has really strained all relationships. I'm friends with most of them still, but few of them talk to each other. I feel foreign amongst the friends that I do have. There is no we, just us and or them. I work with one of the former friends that just about no one speaks to anymore. And I have no desire to associate either. I sort of feel like I have to hide in the shadows with one friend in order to be friends with another.

My friends have become alien to me. But they think I have become alien to them because I rarely call them or have a desire to hang out with them any more. They have just made their own worlds so hard to relate to. So I have branched out and found some new friends. Some... are you. Others, are the gleedorks and nobblewoks from work; interesting new aliens that offer new diverse manners of speak and social freakiness.

So - I'm not moving. I will fight that urge to flee for greener pastures. I'm enjoying my new friends and my job. And I will for the moment keep my old group of friends collecting a musty odor in the friendship drawer. Because for right now, I don't feel like looking in a mirror wearing uncomfortable underwear trying to look tough. I just wanna be "spiffy".

Today is brought to you by the Letter "W"

You Are Captivating And Original

When I Am Comfortable: I am unique and interesting. I am fascinated by the world, and I'm always experimenting with new ideas. Oh, I'm unique alright! People see me as mysterious and enchanting. I don't realize how much people are drawn to me. Actually I do realize, and it's often disconcerting so I ignore it. When You Are At Your Best: I am a hyper, restless person. I need to keep busy, and I'm always willing to take charge in life. That's probably why I sleep 5 hours a night. People see me as energetic and motivating. I inspire people to be the best they can be. People see my chunky butt and think "Energy and Motion"?? When You Are in a Social Setting: I am bold and dramatic. I have confidence in myself, and that's enough to get me through anything. I'm bold and not dramatic and I have enough confidence to get me and many others through anything. People see me as capable and goal oriented. I have my eye on the prize, and others admire that about me. Ummmm, ...what prize?

What Do Your Initials Say About You?

Which Key are you?

I am "tab"

Some people might try to say that I'm always spaced out. I'm really just ignoring you. I do tend to be a dreamer, but I'm also a great multitasker. neh, not really. I work quickly and efficiently. So it's no problem if I goof off a little while I'm working. I never goof off and you had better take that back. And if people want to think I'm flakey, that's fine. I'm getting more done than they are. Think what you want, but I am getting more done than you. *well maybe not more than Jadie*

What Keyboard Key Are You?

Super Heroistication

I Would Be an Upstanding Superhero

I am alert and observant. I can see through people easily. I know who's evil and who's good. I need a lot of freedom in my life. I like to do my own thing, and I don't fit into any normal mold. I understand people quite well and often know what others are thinking. Because of this, I can get people to do what I want. I am a shapeshifter fitting in with almost any group. I can get along with anyone. I'm quite flexible. I am a true philosopher. I am thirsty for wisdom. I am trying to figure out the meaning of life. But even with all my wonderful superpowers, I still can't figure out why I end up as a woman in so many of these things. *Don't go there.*

What Kind of Superhero Would You Be?

Aliens have brought snow

The Snow Lions have entered the month of March with a warning!!!

The Aliens are coming and arrive with dreaded Snow.

They are evil and bring many reinforcements!

They speak only 2 audible words; Nibor and Rolyat

They come to squash our Angels!

Pray they leave soon!