Random Monday Post November 9, 2009
Posted by gretchenarchangel in Football, Green Bay Packers, Michigan Football, New Orleans Saints, Sports, military.Tags: Sports, Football, Random, Cubicle Life, Soldiers' Angels
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Today, I think I am, yet again, going to be easily annoyed by stupid little things. For instance, have you ever noticed how freaking loud your typewriter is? I was thinking this morning that it was simply the POUNDING typing skills of a coworker; but, alas, typing this is a pissing me off as well.
What else could be bad, you might ask? Well, how about the damned Packers losing to the completely hapless Bucs? Does that work for you? <insert hysterical screaming/crying/blaming combo here> Yeah? How about that the Clots were able to pull one out against the Texans, but yet, I have to listen to how great they are – they’re undefeated, you know – twenty thousand times today!
Okay. Deep breaths. At least the Saints won and are still undefeated. They could kill the Clots, but hopefully, Hottie Tom Brady and the Pats can do that this coming weekend. Ha! Now I’ve gotten myself humming a new tune: “Hottie Tom is coming to town…“
Since my last post, baseball sucked and Michigan football hasn’t been much better. Purdue beat the Wolverines at Michigan Stadium for the first time since 1966 or something equally as ridiculous. I know, I know, they’re still doing better than they did last year, but COME ON! It’s Purdue! Damn it.
The DH is looking for a new job. Fortunately, we were able to have a heads-up on this looming period of unemployment, so we’re one step ahead of the game. His boss, who I will lovingly call “Waffle House”, is trying to get him hired into the company full-time. That, however, may mean a move. I’m cool with that. It’s time to get out of Indy, I think.
In good news, I only have to work three says this week, my Dad turns 50, and I got real-life letters from one of my two soldiers. I was so stinking excited to get those two pieces of “Free mail” that I grinned all day Saturday (even around that stupid Michigan loss). On Friday afternoon, I was buying some supplies to ship off to my soldiers, and I ended up telling about four other people about Soldiers’ Angels – hopefully one of them will go and check it out. Why don’t you go and do the same: www.soldiersangels.org.
No Hot Guy Pic today – WordPress’ uploader seems to have a glitch…(sad face!)
A Twitterpated Update October 21, 2009
Posted by gretchenarchangel in Football, Hot Guy Pic, New Orleans Saints, Sports, baseball.Tags: Baseball, Chicago White Sox, Cubicle Life, Football, Hot Guy Pic, Random, Sports, Tom Brady, Travel
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I know it’s been a really long time since I posted. In fact, I had an “update” kind of post all thought out about three weeks ago, and it never happened. I’m not sure if they’re really watching this kind of thing here at work, but, if so, I’m trying to be sneaky. 
A little insolence never hurt anyone, did it?
However, I am a little busy here in the Cube’O'Doom, so I think I’ll give you the Twitter version of an update. All items will be 140 characters or less. Be prepared for some randomosity.
- The White Sox sucked it up. I can hardly take the annoyance and threaten, once again, to give up on them and cheer for someone else.
- Damn it, I want the Angels to win.
- I renewed my affair with the Saints, Packers, and Tom Brady. Only Saints have returned the love. Tom tried to make it up to me last game.
- Went to St. Maarten for a week’s vacation. Loved, loved, loved it!
- Went to Kansas City to see the Cowgirls almost get ridden roughshod by the Chiefs. Too bad the red team lost.
- Did I mention it was colder than phuck in KC for the game? Still I love outdoor football.
- Is scalping tickets legal in St. Louis? I want to go see the Rams try and win one in November and don’t want to go to jail or pay much.
- Increasingly annoyed with friend SR: she can’t commit to doing things with us, but she’ll commit to 1000 for people she regularly bashes.
- Got an awesome visit from friend SD and had a great girls’ weekend.
- Also in love with new Camaro. Too bad I won’t be able to afford one.
- Only intermittently busy at work, but spent a lot of vacation time with no consequence (no late work).
- Confirmed S&M tendencies by going back to personal trainers after vacation. Working out hurts and I love it!
- Adopted another soldier through Soldier’s Angels. Got SD to adopt one! You should do it too, ‘cuz all the cool kids are doing it.
That’s enough for now. Here’s the Hot Guy for ya – you might have seen this one coming:
Credit to www.sportsofboston.com for the pic.
List Love: The Hit List August 11, 2009
Posted by gretchenarchangel in Sports, baseball.Tags: Baseball, List Love, Random, Sports
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Oh, my dear Ozzie. How do I love your rampages and rants? It’s totally got folks up in arms: How dare he say he’ll retaliate? says one kind-hearted soul; another says that it’s a scaled down version of murder-for-hire. (I’m sorry; that one made me laugh out loud. Totally absurd.) Yes, the crazy Ozzie that is not married to Sharon said this:
If I see someone hit my player, and I know they hit him on purpose it’s two guys going down. I don’t care if I get suspended,” Guillen said. “I rather have me suspended for two games than have my players on the DL for 30 days.
I, for one, think this is a fair assessment. If I’m the leader of a team and another team comes in and whaps one of my own, it’s totally game on. There are ways other than commanding a knee-capping or a hit batter, and there are certainly ways to keep it on the quiet. I think a lot of people know this is how it works, but they don’t talk about it.
Yes, of course, it’s dangerous to whip a 90-mph fastball at someone’s head. It’s also dangerous to crowd the plate and to taunt the pitcher. I’m a firm believer in lessons that need to be taught.
Of course, these professional writer-type people can say this so much better than I. However, in the interest of stirring the pot, I’m going to give you my list of players that should get a plunking. Maybe two or three for good measure. 
These aren’t in any order, so no one’s panties should be in a twist over where their (least) favorite player sits. I’m an equal opportunity hater.
- David Ortiz (Photo: AP via bostonherald.com)
So maybe it’s a little mean-spirited to want a guy who’s under so much duress to get beaned with a ball. I mean, he thought that test was anonymous and whatever he might have bought/took wasn’t illegal in the sport then. At least not specifically. As far as I’m concerned, cheating has always been against the rules. That’s why it’s called cheating. Plus, how would he know that I find his nickname so damned annoying?
- The Yankees (Photo via sportsnetwork.com)
I was going to say “the entire Yankee organization”, but I have decided that it isn’t really the case. I actually still kind of like Nick Swisher and Xavier Nady.
Prince Fielder (Photo: AP via usatoday.com)
I know he’s a first baseman, and, therefore, is allowed to be sorta slow and hefty. I have no real reason behind my dislike of Prince; well, other than he keeps claiming that he’s a vegetarian and I don’t believe him. His plunking the other day was just plain awesome, and his half-hearted attempt to “charge the clubhouse” was awesomely bad.
Josh Hamilton (Photo: AP via sportsnet.ca)
I know, I’m going straight to Hell for this one. I am a cynic by nature and learning, so I have a really hard time buying Mr. Hamilton’s feel-good story, especially when he recently had to explain a few photos that found their way to teh interwebs. Sure, people with addictions battle it every day, and it’s HARD. I am not denying that. My problem is that he didn’t fess up to these things until the photos came out. It’s sorta like being on that list of 103…sorta. So, maybe he could use a good plunk scare to keep him on that straight and narrow that he so desperately needs.
- Image via DirectTV.com
So they don’t actually play baseball. They could play in a softball tournament…and then Jennie Finch could whip a pitch at them!
A nice day for a white [trash] wedding August 10, 2009
Posted by gretchenarchangel in Ranting, Uncategorized.Tags: Random, Ranting
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I try not to be judgemental, at least outwardly. I think a lot of things about a lot of people or situations, but I rarely say those things I thought. I did well holding my tongue this weekend at a wedding.
My DH has been friends with the bride for a very long time. They attended secondary school together, and she was a bridesmaid in our wedding. We try to see her when we make the trip to MI. She has never been to Indy to see us. The DH saw her around Christmastime. She was not dating anyone. Fast-forward to the end of last month: she’s got a Facebook status up saying she’s engaged!
The wedding was Friday afternoon – less than a month from the announcement. It’s not easy to book places for a wedding in a hurry, and Friday afternoons work in a pinch. The Little Wedding Chapel reminded me of a place you’d find in a dark corner of Vegas, yet without any of the charm. The wedding party was a bit mismatched in their shades of lilac and levels of dressiness, but it was a Domino’s wedding (30 minutes or less or it’s free!), so that didn’t matter much.
I understand that this was kind of a last minute deal. The groom is military of some sort and is looking to be assigned to a base any time. That’s fine. They presumably wanted to get married quickly so that she could move with him. Great. It does not excuse the bride’s undergarments showing in the openings of her overly decorative wedding dress. Alterations certainly take less than a month, and so does buying the right bra.
Retracting the claws a bit, I have to make an observation. The wedding ceremony, I think, is something that should be revered. I think those vows are pretty serious, and should be taken so. This wedding ceremony seemed like a big joke. Even more odd, the “happy couple” didn’t seem so much like either part of that (happy or a couple) during the reception. They didn’t hold hands or talk to people together. She had to call him over when we were talking to her so she could introduce the DH as her “best friend”.
The bride’s aunt hit on my DH all afternoon. Yes, he’s quite a handsome man: I know, I have good taste. It’s probably good that there wasn’t any music worth dancing to…she probably would have been all over him. I had great restraint – I didn’t even make any snide comments, if you can believe that.
The bride and groom were out of their “formal” attire so quickly at the reception, one was quickly reminded that it was at a park pavilion that I, in my dress and heels, helped decorate at the last minute. There were people in jeans and cut-off shorts…and the vast majority smoked like chimneys. I was thankful for the breeze. I could go on, but I’ll just keep sounding more and more snobby. I honestly think a nice and tasteful event could have been had just as easily. But what do I know. At least the weather was nice. It rained all day Saturday.
Sports post later. Duty calls.
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.
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…
Blog hits & other randomosity June 30, 2009
Posted by gretchenarchangel in Football, Hot Guy Pic, Sports, baseball, hockey.Tags: blogging, Chicago White Sox, Hot Guy Pic, Hotties, Other Nifty Blogs, Random, Sports
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Apparently, lots and lots and lots of folks are into one certain NFL WR that I had posted about in my List Love posting: Brandon London. Yes, he’s a hottie. Sho’ nuff. But what the heck with the go-zillion hits I got off of him the other day? I tried to see if there was some news regarding him, and all I could find was an older reference to a BET special that he was modeling on. Not that I mind – maybe more folks will hang around and laugh with me at the absurdities of life and enjoy the hotness of athletes – but how random! For you all, he’s your Hot Guy Pic of the Day…check it below.
Before we get to that, let’s talk about some sports goodness. Yesterday I didn’t have much time, so I neglected to laugh evilly over the ChiSox’s taking of the Crosstown from the Northside Pity. As Meatloaf says, two out of three ain’t bad. The DH had to suffer with me all weekend over it. The 6-0 shutout was the frosting on such a delicious cake. 
Poor guy. He doesn’t totally deserve all the abuse. Not totally.
My White Sox also defeated the bottom-dwelling Indians last night 6-3, but face the possible happy-vibe killah that is Cliff Lee tonight. No worries, kids, we’re still something like 5 games back from the division-leading Tigers. This is something the DH doesn’t let me forget.
I have never really considered going to a draft. That is, until I read about how much fun Wraps had in Montreal at the NHL draft…now, I’m damn jealous and want to go. Maybe it’s just that I need to get out of central Indiana, but this sure seemed like a freaking blast.
Now, because work is kinda slow, I’m going to go research some more law schools and count down until the Indianapolis Indians game tonight…
As promised, Brandon London:
Photo: theInsider.com
Death comes in 3s June 29, 2009
Posted by gretchenarchangel in Uncategorized.Tags: Procrastinating, Random
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or maybe 6s. So, you may have heard that Michael Jackson died. Sho’ nuff. The autopsy results were “inconclusive”, which means to me that no one should really be told what really happened to the man. The sad thing is that I think he’s been pretty much dead for the past five or seven years, just still with a heartbeat and breathing air.
Farrah Fawcett also passed away, splitting the news of Ed McMahon and the King of Pop. I personally loved her in Cannonball Run. In fact, I, too, love trees.
The world probably breathed a sigh of relief when the three was completed, regardless of the loss impacted. Death comes in 3s, right? Well, bring on numbers 4 & 5 – Billy Mays, the really freaking annoying pitchman for OxyClean, and some actress (awesomely) named Gale Storm. I have yet to see a news story on the cause of 50-yr-old Mays, but Ms. Storm seems to have passed from your basic “old age” and failing health.
So, who might be #6?
