But I WANT it!!!...

I'm getting one of the new ipod nano's. I have no need. I have the video ipod (old skool...I love it!) and I have the shuffle. This new Nano?...I like it. And I want it. So I'm gettin' it. Now for the hard part...what color? Methinks lime green...but the orange could be cool...and the yellow...

I will admit that the new "shake to shuffle" function kinda scares me a bit...but I'll figure it out...cuz I want it!!!

Sick to my stomach...and a little bit of wackiness...

Everyone has the right to vote for whomever they want. But, I am really, really sickened by this all. Apparently, in the latest polls, Obama, who had a double-digit lead over McCain among white women, now has a double-digit deficit...a 20 point swing...since Palin's speech at the convention. Please...don't any of you want to know WHAT she has done to deserve this or to prove herself capable? If McCain wins because people support his policies and have more faith in him to be Commander-in-Chief, so be it. But if he wins because of anything having to do with Sarah Palin...I'm leaving the country. ha! Each morning I watch the Today show, and because of the news lately, I actually end up getting to work SO GROUCHY! Urgh.

Enough politics...how about some randomness?

I got this catalog through the mail at work: The Vermont Country Store

I started flipping through and after seeing the expected plaid hunters' shirts, wooly terry cloth robes, slippers, rakes...I was ready to toss it. Until, I came across this:

Ummmm...what the heck is this "intimate massager" doing in this country store catalog? Intrigued, I flipped through more pages and found all kinds of crazy stuff!

A foot brush so you don't have to bend over to scratch your feet!

EZ Lift Handle so you don't have to touch the toilet seat when lifting and lowering!

NO WAY!!! Who remembers this? Gee Your Hair Smells Terrific shampoo!!!

And the one that really caught my attention:

Apparently, these foot pads are used to detox your body of all the yuckiness. You put it on before going to bed and in the morning, the pad has all that brown crud on it that came from your body! What the? I'm so curious, I may HAVE to try this!!!

Definitely go and check out this catalog online. There's even more crazy goodness there than I had time or space to post!

Is it too much to ask?

I did something really...weird...

I wanted to see Sarah Silverman's stand up show this past weekend and had no one to go with. So, in a brief moment of insanity, I posted on Craigslist personals (WHAAAAT????) for someone wanting to go with me. Posted, and didn't think about it again...until i checked my email the next morning and had over 100...that's right over 100...responses! I've had success on Craigslist finding employment opps, finding job candidates, selling furniture and "things"...but never really considered the personals...mostly because it's all kinda dirty and way over-the-top sexual!

But I posted a little about myself and mentioned "friends only" and I am really shocked at some of the seemingly quality guys that responded! I'm floored. So, I'm moving forward cautiously and actually gonna meet up with a couple of them. Have I stooped so low? Apparently. Oh well.

With the great variety of men out there, I realized that I need to figure out what it is I'm looking for. Not necessarily this list of perfect qualities...but as e-harmony puts it, your "must haves and can't stands". Hmmmm...

In any case, I did decide that if I could create the recipe for the perfect man, it would be:

• Part Wentworth Miller, but he's not allowed to smile (must be brooding at all times)
  
• Part Hayden Christensen, but he's not allowed to speak (must be silent at all times)
  
• Part Gus Hansen, when he goes "all-in" with a Q - 7 (its a fools hand, but he has confidence written all over his face...sexy)
  
• Part Vince Vaughn, when he goes off on one of his jibber-jabber rants...cracks me up!
  
• Part Justin Timberlake, when he's bustin' his super-fly moves
  
• Part Daniel Craig, when he's sportin' a perfectly fit 007 Hugo Boss suit...or not...hee!
  
• ...and finish it off with all-things Mark Darcy, both "Pride and Prejudice" and "Bridget Jones' Diary". Dreamy.
  

*sigh*...WHERE ARE YOU? ...ha!

Attack of the runaway balloons and killer eyebrows...

2 things both scared me a little and cracked me up a lot yesterday.

Andrea Mitchell, who I adore and respect, was attacked by balloons at the RNC last night. I found it horrifying and hysterical!

I met this guy (who turned out to be my trainer's roommate) who 1)is "into Asian girls" (ugh...one of those guys) and 2)quite frankly, had some out of control wooliness on his face. I really don't want to be mean because he was very friendly. But, dude...something has to be done about those.

(I've concluded that the reason I am single is a kharmic response to my being a terrible person who makes fun of perfectly nice people. I suck.)

It's HOT today! It may hit 90 in the city!

Weekend plans? LAUNDRY and FOOTBALL! Bliss!

Bad hair day, month, year...

Look, I know what it's like to wake up and not have the time or the desire to do my hair. My coworkers can tell you that more often than not, I show up to work with a ponytail. But, I make an effort every now and again and try to change things up at least 1-2 times a week. I will keep all other political rants regarding Sarah Palin to myself (protection, lest I have a heart attack and die from my rage...), but I would be remiss if I did not address the hair. Honey, please. Switch it up! Bring yourself up-to-date. Do something! The eyes of the entire world are on you. It's time to at least TRY. ARGGGG...I feel the blood pressure rising.

Freakin' Target...I love you!!!

Holy cow! Look what I found at Target!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!On the left, Steven by Steve Madden ($129)...(which by the way are knock offs of last season's fringe sandals from Christian Louboutin). On the right, Target's version ($28). I am floored. I'm getting them. They're hot. On the left, Steven by Steve Madden ($139)...(very similar to the Madden's I bought at the Nordstrom Anniversary sale). On the right, Target's version ($29). No brainer. I'm returning my $100 ones and getting these.

As easy as it is to ruin your shoes in this town, and as quickly as some of this stuff goes out of style, I'm ALL over the poorly made, uncomfortable Target versions. Whoo hoo!

The search for Mr. Right among all the Mr. Wrongs...

It's been brought to my attention that I haven't blogged recently about my dating life.  Sadly, not much to tell.  Mostly because I'm still kinda sad over cutting things off with MM and also because there just hasn't been anyone that interesting to come along.  If you'd like to have a good laugh at my expense or cry alongside me, here are the details...

TS (Tall Scientist) and I met up twice.  Both times he was more than 20 minutes late without calling.  The 2nd time, I finished my drink that I had ordered 10 minutes before he even got there and left 10 minutes afterwards.  We haven't spoken since.  (Source:  Nerve)

CD (Christian Democrat) was interesting and nice enough...definitely a cutie...blond, blue-eyed, tall.  But, I had the feeling he was a bit too conservative for me...not politically, but socially.  He doesn't drink.  I never thought that would be a deal-breaker in my life, but I think it would be an issue since I'm a borderline alcoholic.  Ha!  I haven't heard from him in a week so this could all be a moot point.  (Source:  friend of a friend)

BG (Big Guy) is this big, boisterous, loud guy that walked into the pub I was at, proceeded to insult me by telling his friend that he doesn't want to work with "uptight people who think they have it all together...like this woman over here".  After he realized I was offended and annoyed, he serenaded me with Mick Jagger, bought me another beer, and asked for my number.  I gave it to him.  I'm an idiot.  But, he made me laugh.  We'll see if he calls.  (Source:  "met him at a bar")

MB (Mr. Bell) is this guy that reminds me of my 4th grade teacher (Mr. Bell).  I read his online profile and liked him immediately.  I reached out to him and we've since exchanged 4 lengthy emails.  Finally, when I suggested he email me outside of the dating website, he stopped writing.  Huh?  He starts a master's program this week and could possibly have been out of town for the long weekend.  But, I refuse to obsess like I typically do when I like someone.  He's my only viable option still in the running.  (Source:  Nerve)

GB (Grocery Bagger) and I met because he bought my camera that I posted on Craigslist.  He was really funny and witty when he responded to the ad.  We emailed each other about 10 times before we even set up a time for pick up.  We have a TON in common!  It was kinda freaky how much.  BUT...he's 33, still going for his degree...and I found out he works at Whole Foods.  Yes, at this point in my life, that kinda bothers me.  When we met in person, he was decent looking, but I couldn't get over the grocery thing.  He asked me out every day this past weekend and I've always "had plans".  Pass.  (Source:  Craigslist Classifieds)

ND (News Director)...I haven't met this guy in person yet, but he reached out to me through the online site and has been very timely and persistent with his communication.  Nothing stood out to me about him except for the fact that he's 6'3 and sports a mustache (which is just ballsy and stylish), and I'm curious what news station he works for.  We'll see.  We're on our final stage before we can send messages freely (it's eharmony's "guided communication")  (Source:  eharmony)

So, that's it.  Nothing to write home about...just to write a blog about.  Ha!  Doesn't look like my single days are anywhere near over...but still, I'm having fun...