Randomness July 30, 2009
Posted by gretchenarchangel in Hot Guy Pic, Uncategorized.Tags: Good Bad Ugly and Funny, Hot Guy Pic, Random
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I might be convinced that life is a string of totally random events all strung together. Yes, it’s all influenced by decisions, but, man, I apparently have been making random choices lately. It’s all a bit long to discuss here – plus you’d get bored – so I’m going to try and sum it up in a long-overdue Good, Bad, Ugly, and Funny:
Babies and divorce July 23, 2009
Posted by gretchenarchangel in Uncategorized.Tags: Cubicle Life, Random, Work
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No, I’m not going through either of these situations. We should all thank our respective divine beings (and probably each other’s as well) for that. I’m already insane – either or both of the above would just make it apocalyptic.
The title is in reference to what’s going on at work lately. There’s been a lull in the amount of work for everyone, so not a lot in the way of actual work is being discussed. Instead, the personal lives come into work.
Of course, one can’t blame the one guy in my department for being concerned and happy that his wife will be induced to have their fourth (!) child tomorrow morning. We’re all very happy for them. It’s amazing to me that they can handle that. There’s no negativity toward the lady in a neighboring department that is overdue with her first child – she hasn’t been into work the past two days because she isn’t able to drive any longer. We all wish her the best. Certainly, there was plenty of attention available for the lady in yet another group who brought her nine-month old upstairs from the nursery to see everyone. My boss brought her eldest (age 6, I think) in today so they can go directly to her dentist appointment in a bit. Everyone has been talking about Little League and family vacations and birthday pool parties.
I am so glad I don’t have to deal with this. It’s not that I don’t like kids…they’re fine as long as I can give them back…but I get enough of everyone else’s (over)sharing that I have absorbed the experiences through diffusion, and consider myself all set with that.
The other topic of conversation around the office is divorce. One lady in our department – we’ll call her BABTS (Becoming Annoying by the Second) – is just beginning on her trek to the Big D. Sure, we hear about her struggles with the future ex-husband, but it’s getting to a point of insanity. She’s prowling incessantly to find people to go out with, especially men, and she’s pushing people into “helping” her. I offered to host a make-up party to get her all prepped to go out and meet new people. This I did of my own accord – it helps her and it will help my friend who sells Mary Kay – but she’s now volunteering some of the guys in the office to help her with home improvements on a place she doesn’t even have yet. She’s pressured another guy in the office into taking her out on his motorcycle and was pushing him today about going whitewater rafting with her and a group this fall. I’ve never been through this situation (and certainly hope that it doesn’t happen), but I’m getting a little worried about her. She’s going crazy. When she gets there, it won’t be pretty.
I’m hoping for a time coming soon that we have other things to talk about. Babies and divorce are getting stale topics quickly.
Unpublished July 21, 2009
Posted by gretchenarchangel in Football, Hot Guy Pic, Sports, baseball.Tags: Baseball, blogging, Hot Guy Pic, Joe Mauer, Matt Kata, Sports
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I made a post yesterday and was all set to publish it.
And then I decided against it.
It was a big rant and rave about the DHs father and pretty much how I think he’s the biggest slimeball on the face of the planet. I don’t think that needs to be publicly aired at this time – I don’t know who exactly is reading this blog…
Anyway! On a happier set of topics, maybe, as there’s interesting stuff afoot in the sports world.
Ho-hum July 14, 2009
Posted by gretchenarchangel in Hot Guy Pic, Sports, baseball.Tags: All-Star, Baseball, Chicago White Sox, Hot Guy Pic, Joe Mauer, Matt Kata, Sports
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The All-Star break. It is upon us in both the Major League and in AAA baseball. This means basically no sports at this particular time. Oh, sure, there’s probably golf or something, but nothing I really want to watch.
I suppose I can’t complain too loudly…I want a week (or two) off every year, so probably most people do, including professional baseball players not chosen to participate in the All-Star events.
Let’s see: Hottie Joe Mauer was eliminated in the first round of the Home Run Derby last night. Prince Fielder won. I wonder how much of his power is associated with the interia from swinging that belly around? I’m not sayin’, I’m just sayin’.
The White Sox slid into the week-long snoozefest with a loss to the Twinkerbells…this leaves us at 3 1/2 games back and those Twinkies a mere 4 games back from the Tiggers. At this point, I’m happy that we’re above .500, even if it’s just barely.
The dancing days are over in Houston and in the Cube’o'Doom. Matt Kata, with his wretched batting average has been sent down to Round Rock as the Astros claim C/UTIL Chris Coste off of waivers. I’m terribly sorry, and as much as I love-love-love Matt, batting a .182 isn’t going to take you places, regardless of those relatively clutch hits making up the .182. It’s probably bittersweet for him: his family (wife and twin baby boys) are in Round Rock, but there’s nothing like that big league play time. Not that I wish harm on anyone, but maybe someone will have an injury (at the All-Star festivities??) and they’ll call my man Matt back up so he can try to improve.
I had a great weekend, even though I was completely drenched for most of Saturday. I went to a handgun shooting class and it opened up and poured on us! The instructors were watching the weather (sorta) and kept saying that it was going to lighten up, but it never did. There is very little worse than wet jeans, but the acrid smell of the gunpowder and the full-on bulls-eye I hit with my first shot might have made it all worthwhile. Now it’s time to move past the 100-level class…perhaps the sun will shine on the 200. 
Back to work, but for you and I to enjoy – my favorite All-Star:
Photo: twincities.com
Can I get a… July 7, 2009
Posted by gretchenarchangel in Hot Guy Pic, Ranting, Sports, baseball, hockey.Tags: Andy Roddick, Baseball, Detroit Red Wings, Hockey, Hot Guy Pic, military, Random, Ranting, Sports, Work
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Ah, so much has happened since I have last posted. Mostly, I’ve either been busy or lazy, so the writing thing hasn’t happened. So, now, it’s catch-up time. I’m always trying to do this in fun and somewhat interesting ways, so here’s a new one. In line with the Jay-Z and Ja Rule song “Can I get a…”, I’m going to line out some random thoughts. Hold on to your lunchbox…
Tidbits July 1, 2009
Posted by gretchenarchangel in Hot Guy Pic, Ranting, Sports, baseball.Tags: Baseball, Chicago White Sox, Hot Guy Pic, Indianapolis, Indianapolis Indians, military, Rich Harden, Sports
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I couldn’t decide if I wanted to do a whole bunch of posts since I have a few subjects to go over or if I just wanted to cram it all into one. I determined that this may keep me from rambling too much. Maybe.
I am going to “adopt” a soldier to send stuff to. I have a total soft spot for military personnel, and have been mulling this over in my head for a while. I am still a little nervous. What if “my” soldier finds my letters really freaking annoying? Will the care packages make up for it? I guess, overall, it doesn’t matter. He or she doesn’t have to write back. But, I could be lucky and get someone who appreciates my obnoxious sense of humor…here’s hoping.
Next subject: I should probably move before I go insane. The State of Indiana passed a budget yesterday. It only took 9,273 days to do it. Kidding – it only felt like that long. The worst part is that the state budget includes a component to bail out the worst government department ever - the fucking CIB. That’s the Capital Improvement Board for the City of Indianapolis, and this little group is responsible for the operation/maintenance(!)/whatever of two of the city’s four sports venues – Conseco Fieldhouse and the blasted behemoth that is Lucas Oil Stadium. Why does the CIB need a bailout you ask? It’s because they’re a group of idiots that a) don’t know shit about how much it costs to build and/or operate anything and b)like to kneel at the throne of Irsay. Truly, it is an extension of the overwhelming dislike I have for the Colts and their ownership, but it has it’s own twist. I’m now paying for it in multiple ways. It’s not enough to bump up the sales tax and food/beverage tax and tourism taxes (hotels and rental cars), no, now I have to pay for it out of my State income taxes. MOTHERFUCKERS.
Moving on before I blow a gasket somewhere: The White Sox have now won 4 in a row, defeating Cliff Lee and his Indians last night in a weather-shortened game. Yeah, bishes, 11-4 brings us above the .500 mark. That would be nice to hang onto. I do have to say that Michigan alumni Clayton Richard didn’t do half bad last night in his start. I’ll not complain about it, at least. We’re set to rumble again tonight – let’s go for the sweep!
The DH and I went to the Indianapolis Indians’ game last night and had a good time. We had great seats on the third base line (my preference), and watched a crazy one. Indians’ infielder Chris Barnwell now has a new nickname – Barney – from us for his, um, antics last night. I still think Mike Koplove has a weird approach and he earned the loss, gaining two strikes from this fan. Sorta-hottie Garrett Jones and his big bat have been called up to PGH, and Jeff Salazar got the same deal. Once again, we’re trying to groom the kiddies for an upward move…at least we’re not in last place this year.
Super Hottie Matt Kata is still surviving on the Astros’ roster, occasionally making big enough plays to stay alive in the Majors. That’s good enough for me; they keep video highlights involving his hotness coming on the Astros’ website. At last night’s Indians’ game, there was an announcement about a Fantasy Night at Victory Field…the DH says “nope, that was last year for my wife. One season too late.” He’s a good man for taking my drooling in stride.
In closing: Welcome back to the bigs, Rich!
Photo: AP via tsn.com
