pandafix

I can hardly stand the cuteness at pandafix. Look at it! Just look!

Whew

Actually, it went great. I feel all warm and fuzzy. People said really nice things about me. Even the suggested "areas for growth" were reasonable and totally constructive.

I don't know why I was so anxious.

Performance Review

Today is my performance review. In 12 minutes. Yikes!

Judy Jetson

Judy Jetson, originally uploaded by Deluxx.

There is my new baby. Judy Jetson. With garbage cans in the background, niiiice. Click to see the whole thing.

Gleaming gas cap

gas cap, originally uploaded by Deluxx.

Here she is... Judy Jetson. This is her gleaming chrome gas cap.

Tis the season

My teeth ache

I am a little bit addicted to Crest whitestrips. I mean, not in any really weird way, but I really, really like having white teeth. But my teeth are a wee bit sensitive as a result. I will post a picture of my chiclets tomorrow. I'm too sleepy to get the camera tonight.

I have a problem with going to bed. I stay up too late every night. Tonight is no exception.

Holy USB!

If you store porn on your Holy Bible USB drive, does it fail?

Courtesy of 2007 Top 10 weirdest USB drives on fosfor.

Lost work day

Yesterday was a lost work day. Couldn't get anything done. I swore I'd come in today and be productive, and I'm doing this instead...

Catching up

Friday night we had dinner at the Greek restaurant with Doc Hot and Original Cyn. There was no one, really, no one there. The 3 people who were there when we arrived left and for the hour and a half we were there, no other customers came. It was spooky. Original Cyn was convinced that there were gunmen in the back holding everyone hostage. Of course, the food was pretty bad, so maybe there's a reason.

Saturday, we picked up the new car. Yowza. Drove it around; went to Weenie and Alien's. W was really great about being excited for us. Drove her around the block with the top down and got cheers from passer-by (it was about 27 degrees out). Saturday PM Gertrude came over for dinner and a movie. Made lasagna. The Jewish mother in me wanted to feed her seconds and thirds. I worry that she's not eating, that she doesn't take care of herself. It was nice to see her though; I really miss having her around. Still.

Then we went to see Freedom Writers, which tugged all my heartstrings this way and that. The movie doesn't stand up to much evaluation, but for the time-being, I was moved and entertained.

Sunday, I got up and read the paper while the other 2 slept. Then J went for bagels and we had a little brunch before sending Gertrude home with leftovers. Made guacamole and took it over to Deb's for dinner. Had dinner with just her and her man, who we decided we like very much. Great to see her; haven't seen enough of her lately.

So it was a nice weekend for seeing friends.

Bad bad bank

Today we had a huge hassle with the bank when they returned a check they shouldn't have, then withdrew it again... it was just ridiculous. J can't let it go and has been angry all night. She doesn't have the greatest coping skills. Sometimes I know I push things aside too much, but she doesn't do it enough.

Tomorrow we pick up the new car. CRAZY! Gertrude is coming over, yay. At least, I think so. Sometimes she changes her mind, but I hope she won't. We're having lasagna.

It's co-o-o-o-old. I don't like it.

Hey Ya! Charlie Brown Style

Such a cute little mashup.

Um, actually, I did.

Yep. Got the Miata. Pick it up Saturday.

What have I done?!

And, naturally, since I bought a 2-seater sportscar convertible this morning, it started snowing this afternoon...

On the other hand... maybe I do.

So now I'm thinking about this little sexy thing. It's crazy inexpensive compared to the luxury autos I've looked at. There's a pimped out 2006 sitting on the dealer's floor, and they just want to get rid of it, so they're cutting the price. It's totally impractical. No room for anything. But I already have a practical car. We have a nice, safe, useful, 4-wheel-drive, comfortable mini-SUV. The perfectly practical, suitable, logical car.

This car? It's sex.

Today was an ordinary day at work. The commuting with Buttons is working out fairly well so far. After work, we went to drop the (old) car off for servicing and there was the Miata... I've seen it there before, and it's called to me many times. It really wants to be my car.

Maybe I don't want a convertible after all

Spent Saturday shopping for a convertible. This is the Volvo C70, the one I was sure I wanted. I met with the dealer and picked out all my options, but in the end, I'm having second thoughts. It's just too much money, and the reality isn't as fun as the fantasy (expensive service, premium gasoline)...

Went to dinner Sat with N&C and W&A. It was way too noisy. Not a good pick for a Saturday night, especially since it was a sports bar and it was the NFL playoffs. But hey, the food's good... I'll never hear the end of it from N&C, I'm sure.

Everyone was really annoying about my car shopping. Too many opinions. Next time I want to do something like this, I'm not going to tell anyone until it's done. No wonder people don't tell people their baby names before the baby is born.

Nose

Nellynose.JPG, originally uploaded by Deluxx.

I haven't done a very good job of daily posts. It has been a challenge to post a photo every day that doesn't include people. It made me realize how important my friends are in my life. But I feel it's never a good idea to post pictures of people in a public, non-protected blog. It's a violation of their privacy.

So instead, the other most important creatures, my dogs, make repeated appearances. Here, Nelly's nose. She was quite annoyed with me for taking this photo.

Pansies in January

orangepansy.JPG, originally uploaded by Deluxx.

How can something that feels so right be so wrong? I love this weather. It's 59 degrees right now. On January 5. In New York. Can I please just enjoy it guilt-free, and forget the global implications?

These pansies are still blooming like it's September. And so am I. I suspect we'll both wilt as soon as the temperature drops.

Chandelier

P1020003, originally uploaded by Deluxx.

The Christmas decorations must come down. I wanted a photo of the chandelier with all its icicles before they have to go.

Lunched with H today and heard about her relationship woes. Wonder if she'll really end it this time.

Can't get motivated at all today at work. I'm procrastinating badly. It's just so dull...

Barkley's Nose

barkelynose, originally uploaded by Deluxx.

This photo isn't from today, but it's recent, and I just love it. That's my boy.

Who is this person?

Who is this person?, originally uploaded by Deluxx.

New Year's Day brunch at N and C's house. Who is this woman with straight hair and a pink tiara? A new look to start a new year, along with a commitment to taking pictures every day, to remember every day.