Filling my day and emptying my head

Read my thoughts, and about my day(s). I make no guarantees, but I may have interesting things to share or I may bore you to tears. Its a gamble :-) Sit back and Enjoy, I hope. Comments welcome and appreciated.

Thursday, September 28, 2006

QUAD

I had an EBT to do today. Now for those of you not well versed in legalese, that’s Examination Before Trial, or Deposition.
Basically the attorneys get to ask the parties questions, under oath before a trial. It’s a fact finding and discovery tool.

I was really nervous for this one because it was going to be difficult since this guy was denying he was even involved and of course my client says he was.

Now it’s a car accident. His truck rear-ended my client’s mini van.
It’s the kind of truck with a tailgate.

Now, there came a whole discussion about the tailgate because it was big issue. At one point he says, “ I took off the tailgate to put in my Quad” Now I had no idea what that was, and to clarify for myself and the record I asked, “What is a Quad?”

The whole room burst out laughing.

Now, I know a quad in several contexts:
-the thigh muscle
-number 4
-and a variation, a group of four men sent to kill people by a dark wizard in the set of books Ray’s roommate [soon to be X-roommate, sorry ;-(], D got me into [See for yourself, they are AMAZING!]

Now something that can go in the back of a truck? Not one of my definitions.

Turns out it’s some kind of off-road 4 wheel vehicle.

Did anyone else know this? Or am I just the loser I think I am?

Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Forgotten Muffin


For some weird reason I was thinking about muffins on my way to work.
Now I have not actually had a muffin in a really long time. [too much fat, carbs and of course like 10 points!]
But for some reason I was thinking about the different flavors/types (what is proper description for a muffin)
Now some of the ones I came up with were:
Blueberry
Choc
Choc Chip
Choc Choc chip
Banana Nut
Bran
Carrot
Corn
Cranberry
Cran/Orange
Lemon Poppy
Coffee Cake
Raisin
Raisin Bran
Mixed Berry
Apple
Walnut Rasin

Now I racked and racked my brain and I do not ever recall seeing a STRAWBERRY MUFFIN. I think its weird. Now I am sure the mixed berry one had strawberries in it (or I hope it did) but not just a strawberry muffin. Not even Strawberry Banana which seems to be muy popular.
I’ve seen cheescakae, and cherry cheesecake muffins. Still no strawberry.

Why? Why I ask.

If you have an answer or have seen such a muffin in a professional/commercial venue please share.

I miss my muffin.

And now I am Hungry!!!

[this is why I cant watch the food network so much, bc I am very food pressured. If someone mentions something or I see somehting i get hungry]

Tuesday, September 26, 2006

Favor First

If you or someone you know would like to see the rolling stones TOMORROW- 9/27 at giants stadium... 8 ROWS UP, at face value, lemme know!!! Or email him: got_matt at yahoo dot com (no spaces ) [check the comment for spelling, I can't seem to get it right!]

So As promised, I am not in Court, so I will regale you with my wit ;-)

Yesterday I was sort of in Court. I finally got sworn in to the CT bar. That’s it, no more Bars for me! (Or at least not the kind that involve a test and paperwork to get into, cover is another story)

Of course it was a fast day so I was not doing well. I have now learned that I must break my fast on water and two Tylenol and wait 2 hrs before I can become a normal human. Eating is optional.

Everyone has weird quirks. I noticed I have one with CD’s. Lets say I buy a CD. And when I buy this CD I know there are X number of songs I like and know and the rest are pot luck. I will not skip to those that I know and like but rather I must listen to the whole thing at least three times through before I can skip. Plus if during one of these three times a song is horrible, I may only skip after 1 min of the song with lyrics. Strange right?
I guess I like to give everything a chance. Especially if I paid for it.

However, radio is diff. I will skip and skip in my car, much like a remote until I find something I like, and even then I will skip to see if there is something better. So I often never listen to full songs on the radio.

The things one can learn about themselves in traffic are astounding.

Friday, September 22, 2006

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

I had a crazy Court week. Every morning I was on a train or on the Pallisades going to some Court. I love it! But sadly leaves little time to blogging, but even sadder much time for junk food!

I wont be blogging again for a few days, I have the Holiday all weekend and then I get sworn in to the CT bar on Monday.

I just wanted to wish everyone a Shana Tova (Happy Jewish New Year). Its ok, you can have a good year even if you aren’t of the faith or practicing.
May it be a good and sweet year.
Don’t eat too much!
(Seems to be a running theme in the faith)

I will regale you with the swinging of the chickens sometime next week..
Nacho and I have a tradition!
Lastly--- I hate Apples! Sorta.. the BF will fill those of you interested in the details of my wackiness.

Tuesday, September 19, 2006

WELCOME BACK

Yesterday the BF’s office had some kind of technological issues. The phones were bad, the internet and email was down it was interesting. He didn’t start work till 3 pm.
That doesn’t mean he wasn’t busy…

Office Dares (this is always fun)
ONE-POINT DARES
1. Run one lap around the office at top speed.
2. Ignore the first five people who say 'good morning' to you.
3. Phone someone in the office you barely know, leave your name and say, "Just called to say I can't talk right now. Bye."
4. To signal the end of a conversation, clamp your hands over your ears and grimace.
5. Leave your zipper open for one hour. If anyone points it out, say, "Sorry, I really prefer it this way."
6. Walk sideways to the photocopier.
7. While riding in an elevator, gasp dramatically every time the doors open.

TWO-POINT DARES
1. Say to your boss, "I like your style" and shoot him with double-barreled fingers.
2. Babble incoherently at a fellow employee then ask, "Did you get all that, I don't want to have to repeat it."
3. Page yourself over the intercom (do not disguise your voice).
4. Kneel in front of the water cooler and drink directly from the nozzle (there must be a 'non-player' within sight).
5. Shout random numbers while someone is counting.

FIVE-POINT DARES
1. At the end of a meeting, suggest that, for once, it would be nice to conclude with the singing of the national anthem (5 extra points if you actually launch into it yourself).
2. Walk into a very busy person's office and while they watch you with growing irritation, turn the light switch on/off 10 times.
3. For an hour, refer to everyone you speak to as "Bob."
4. Announce to everyone in a meeting that you "really have to go do a number two."
5. After every sentence, say 'Mon' in a really bad Jamaican accent. As in "The report's on your desk, Mon." Keep this up for 1 hour.
6. While an office mate is out, move their chair into the elevator.
7. In a meeting or crowded situation, slap your forehead repeatedly and mutter,"Shut up, all of you just shut up!"
8. At lunchtime, get down on your knees and announce, "As God is my witness, I'll never go hungry again."
9. In a colleague's DAY PLANNER, write in the 10am slot: "See how I look in tights."(5 Extra points if it is a male, 5 more if he is your boss)
10. Carry your keyboard over to your colleague and ask, "You wannantrade?"
11. Repeat the following conversation 10 times to the same person: "Do you hear that?" "What?" "Never mind, it's gone now."
12. Come to work in army fatigues and when asked why, say, "I can't talk about it."
13. Posing as a maitre d', call a colleague and tell him he's won a lunch for four at a local restaurant. Let him go.
14. Speak with an accent (French, German, Porky Pig, etc) during a very important conference call.
15. Find the vacuum and start vacuuming around your desk.
16. Hang a 2' long piece of toilet roll from the back of your pants and act ngenuinely surprised when someone points it out.
17. Present meeting attendees with a cup of coffee and biscuits, smashing each biscuit with your fist.
18. During the course of a meeting, slowly edge your chair towards the door.
19. Arrange toy figures on the table to represent each meeting attendee, move them according to the movements of their real-life counterparts.
How many points do you get?

I am going to start to write in the am when I get to work. Now on days that I have court this probably wont happen till the afternoon… then of course there are the weekends and them dang holidays coming up. But all in all my “New Years” resolution is to be a better blogger.

THE WHO
A long long time ago I bought tickets to see the WHO at MSG. It was to be their first US tour in a really really long time. I am classic rock fan, so I thought it would be cool.
I got 4 tickets and needed to sell two because I thought I could find others to join but because it was a Monday in the city it was not easy.
I tried and tried and no one was buying.
Finally, at the last minute via the CL I got something!
A little above face and I was happy.
I took the BF with me and he actually enjoyed it.
I don’t know if it was the WHO, the concert, doing something new or the Pot wafting around MSG like bad B.O. but I had fun.
Although I will never attempt the re-selling thing again. Way too stressful!!!!

Tuesday, September 05, 2006

Something to tide you over

how come when I drink soda from a can with a straw when I am done there is always soda/foam that comes out of the straw? and gets all over everything?

So far: (I have chnaged identifying items of their screen names)
SusQ: dunno
sig: because you dont suck, hard enough?
nufnuf: um...because soda ahtes you?
Veey18: hehe, that can destroy your day

:-)