Anything Ragged Or Rotten Or Rusty

Since when did Oscar The Grouch fall out of favor with the young ones? I have long been an Elmo fan (before it was cool, thanks to much younger siblings), but I've also always had a fondness for the grumpy guy in the garbage can. And his pet worm Slimey too, of course.

We've only been to three stores total, but neither E nor I could find any sort of Oscar merchandise. What's up with that? When there were Sesame Street products at all, it seems the only characters available are Elmo, Ernie, Cookie Monster, and sometimes Big Bird. Not only is Oscar missing, but what about Bert and Grover and Telly and Snuffy and even Zoe? The Count?

So, who is/was your favorite character(s) from Sesame Street. I'm sure many of you had one or some as kids and maybe different ones as parents.

Peeves (No, not the poltergeist from Harry Potter)

• At least 40 people have not responded to a party invite. The party is in less than a week. (Not aimed @ folks who just sent an email!)
  

• Our neighbors had some landscaping done. The gardeners' BIG truck broke down and is parked in front of our house--where I usually park. We found out from a different neighbor.
  

• I'm having some sort of what seems like an allergic reaction. Lots of itching, bumps, redness, etc. Ugh. I took Benadryl, so I'll hopefully be sleeping soon.
  

• I occasionally see someone (another adult) and get excited to note that I'm taller than they are. I then remember I'm wearing shoes with a very thick sole. There are a lot of other shorties.
  

• In spite of my best efforts not to, I find myself laughing at the absurdity that is Family Guy. I avoided it for a long time. A primary reason for this is the chin testicles. I swear.
  

I'M NOT EVEN SUPPOSED TO BE HERE TODAY!

I'm at work on my day off and technically, on my first day of vacation.

Maybe I'll just go play hockey on the roof.

Can You Hear Me Now?

As I was walking into a public restroom last night, another woman was just ahead of me, dialing her cell phone. We went into stalls right next to each other. As soon as the stall doors closed, she started talking on the phone, as well as attending to her other needs. I did my 'business' and then paused, wondering what the protocol for flushing was since she was on the phone and it would obviously interupt her conversation.

Wait a minute! Why was I trying to be considerate? She was the one talking on her cell phone, in a public place, all while using the toilet. Who was the rude one? I decided that she was and flushed away. I think I've only ever called someone while in a bathroom stall once and I was drunk at the time so...I know, I know...still not okay.

I Know, I Know (And It's None Of Your Business)

Warning: Peeve Ahead

Yes, I am fully aware of the very bad, painful sunburn I got on my forearms yesterday. Every time you point it out and comment on its severity, it hurts even more. So, thanks for that and no, I'm not telling you where I was. You wouldn't care otherwise. Just suffice it to say I was outside.

Worse Than Monday

I discovered on the drive to work today that Dicky Barrett has been sacked by Indie 103. This post on LAVoice.org expresses the displeasure I'm feeling. I really have no need to listen to Dave Navarro "filling in" and talking about himself, his Camp Freddy radio show, and his Hummer. When he played music, it was a song by one of his bands. I don't dislike hate Dave, but as Eric has said, he really has become such a media whore. (The fact that he drives a Hummer only increases my disdain). I occasionally listen to the Camp Freddy show, so for the brief time I listened this morning, I got to hear a stupid story about standing in line at Coffee Bean that I'd already heard.

I DON'T NEED THIS CRAP ON A RAINY MORNING WHEN I HAVE A HEADACHE AND WOULD MUCH RATHER BE IN BED ANYWAY!!!

I miss Dicky. I miss his snark and the great music he played. At least I had my kick-ass Arctic Monkeys cd to turn to.

P.S. When I'm feeling less grouchy, I will extol the goodness of almond poodle. Yumtastic!

Thanks. Thanks A Lot.

I just want to thank the woman in the white van who was behind me as I was preparing to pull out of my neighborhood this morning:

In spite of the fact that you could not see the truck coming that would have killed me if I had made my left turn, I do appreciate you honking your horn and then flipping me off, not with one hand, but two, and kind of turned down, gansta style. You rock and you really know how to help a fellow human being get a good start to an already sorta crappy Monday.

I'm All Lost In The Supermarket

I've had this song stuck in my head since hearing it on Nina Blackwood's New Wave Nation this morning. How apropos. Since my grocery store recently remodeled, I'm having a hard time finding things. What really confuses me is that they put the milk and the juices at opposite ends of the store. Often I run in just for milk and orange juice for Eric. Of course, though, I get distracted and end up forgetting to get one or the other.

We've been out of plastic storage bags for weeks now. I keep meaning to pick some up. If only I could located them in the supermarket.

Do They Know It's Hallowe'en?

Best benefit song ever!

And on a totally unrelated note, why do people think it is okay to microwave fish at work? C'mon people! The whole office stinks and you can't use the microwave next without having your lunch taste like fish.

I complained and was told I could go eat my lunch elsewhere.

No problem.

And Your Little Dog Too!

Okay, one more annoyance, and then I'm done with being grumpy for today and will be in an okay mood.

I can not stand it when people drive with their small dog on their lap. Think about it.

Most cars are now equipped with airbags, which have been known to bruise, burn, abrade, paralyze, and in a very small percentage of cases, kill people (usually us small stature women...don't put your seat to close to the steering wheel, girls!). So, what do you think would happen to a small, Pug-size dog?

Furthermore, if you have to suddently slam on your brakes or get rear-ended, that unrestrained pup becomes a projectile and potentially seriously or fatally injured. There is a lot of merchandise out there to help people be less stupid.

Rant and Rave

I'm in a bitchy, annoyed sort of mood, so I think I'll make a list of some things that really, really annoy me:

• Medical offices with pay parking lots.
• Trailers that practically show the entire movie.
  
• Watching people play video games.
• People who have no concept of "elevator etiquette" and rush to get in as you climb over them on your way out.
  
• Dogs that are such pansies they don't want to go onto the wet grass to pee and hose down the screened-in patio instead. (yes, that woud be 2 of my dogs)
• Going in to work on my day off.
  

There are always good things too though, like:

• Getting an unexpected belated birthday gift!
  
• Actually feeling appreciated by people, making going into work on my day off not so bad.
• Got a tape in the mail of a show that Duran Duran was on, but I missed.
  
  
  
  

Go See Wallace & Gromit!

The movie was great!

(The a-holes sitting behind us...not so good. That's what you get when you see a movie in Burbank though).

Cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese!

I Don't Like Mondays

After having a great weekend and in spite of getting very little sleep last night, I started today off in a good mood. I'm half-way through my workday and am now in a shitty mood. I just hate the feeling that Monday has to be "start over" day and all of the things I put in place last week are ignored or not followed. I don't like spinning my wheels.

While I'm in a ranty kind of mood, I'll just say that I am underwhelmed by Oldtown Pasadena. Everyone else seems to love it, but honestly it's just another area of chain stores...Pottery Barn, Crate and Barrel, Urban Outfitters...that I can't afford to shop in anyway. Also, Pasadena f---ing reams you in parking. You have to pay at the meter even on Sundays!!! It's that or $5-$8 in a lot.

I won't start a "parking in L.A." rant because honestly, I'm usually able to find free parking when I'm in an area of the city or county where it exists. Or I take the subway. Maybe I should've just taken the Gold Line to Pasadena and it wouldn't be an issue.