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  1. My Gentle Freakout

    August 24, 2008 by Blondette

    I’m running WordPress version 1.5.2. For those of you who know nothing about WordPress, they’re on version 2.6.1 now. I’ve never upgraded/updated my WordPress since initial install 3 years ago. That’s not to say I did not try.

    Yes, tonight I tried to upgrade to a newer version of WordPress as there are new features, fixes, and goodness to be had. However, I am apparently too stupid to complete this upgrade. To the best of my knowledge I did everything correctly, yet I was still not upgraded and linked my content in my db. I know enough to have been able to login and make sure I did commit the ultimate fuckup of deleting my database (I was freaking out as though I had though.)

    Anyhow, I’m not attempting an upgrade again on my own. I have too much to lose and I just spent a good 3 hours freaking the fuck out.

    And to think, it all started because I wanted to install a Twitter plugin that required newer versions of WordPress! (mine is circa 2005)

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  2. All I Want for Christmas

    August 24, 2008 by Blondette

    There are few shows that I can watch in marathon fashion repeatedly. The West Wing is one such show. Not only does it bring back memories of a different, maybe happier family time, but it is so witty and clever that you can find something new every time you watch. And you know what, it’s just that good. Yes, so good that I can listen to the same quips and still be tickled a-fresh (see also LOLcats.)

    I desperately miss this show and want to own the entire series on DVD. (only $172.49 at Best Buy! That’s a good $37 cheaper than Target and WalMart!) I was going to ask my family for the complete series on DVD for Christmas, but fear I will not hold out that long. (Unless a certain wonderful, awesome older brother reads my blog and takes mental note!) I am even contemplating purchasing one season today to feed my appetite (they say denying yourself what you want is worse than having it in moderation. In this case, I would like to agree with They, but cannot. It would not be economically responsible for me to purchase the whole hog at this time, even though when one does the math, one discovers that each season only costs $25 when purchased all together, as opposed to $37-$45 when purchased individually–yes, over $300 for the entire series if you buy it piece by piece.)

    Remember when Bravo used to run marathons of The West Wing? or when they showed it at all? It’s truly sad that all I can watch on Bravo now are crazy reality (suck-me-in-against-my-will-damn-you-can-you-see-me-shaking-my-fist!) shows.* Perhaps I should be petitioning Bravo to bring back the best! Bring back The West Wing. It would be appropriate you know with our presidential election upcoming in November. (Have you seen Joe Biden’s Wikipedia picture? He could be making millions in denture care endorsements-and other senior products. Actually, he’d be great as the older guy in Fruit of Loom or Hanes commercials. And it was probably a good move for Obama’s campaign to choose a long-term senator to balance the newness that is Barack Obama–imagine, checks and balances in government and politics!)

    Who’s with me? Who wants to gorge themselves on delectable détente, debate, and drama? Potus is waiting.

    *Project Runway I LOVE you and you are exempt from this classification.

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  3. Those Quizzes You Get in Email: I made one

    August 21, 2008 by Blondette

    Real things I’ve yelled at my cats in the past 10 minutes:
    “AHHH! THAT’S MY BUTT!”

    What I ate for dinner:
    several mini candy bars at my desk in the office

    How I feel right now:
    my head is starting to hurt, I’m tired, and kinda hungry

    Weirdest thing I saw today:
    a cat claw on my bed :(

    Things I remembered to do that I thought I’d forget:
    set my out of office auto reply message for tomorrow, sign up for Twitter and see what all this tweeting is about

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  4. Word of the Day

    August 8, 2008 by Blondette

    Copious

    Definitions of copious on the Web:

    * large in number or quantity (especially of discourse); “she took copious notes”; “a subject of voluminous legislation”
    * ample: affording an abundant supply; “had ample food for the party”; “copious provisions”; “food is plentiful”; “a plenteous grape harvest”; “a rich supply”
    wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

    * Great in quantity or number, profuse, abundant; Having an abundant supply
    en.wiktionary.org/wiki/copious

    * Abundant or productive.
    www.modot.mo.gov/northeast/archeology/glossary.htm

    * ample; abundant
    www.gradesaver.com/classicnotes/titles/augiemarch/terms.html

    * abundant; large in number or quantity
    quizlet.com/print/170756/

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  5. This Just IN

    July 30, 2008 by Blondette

    I chair dance like an idiot when I share an office with Tammi. (and when I don’t) Thank you office flood of 2008!!!!!

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  6. I Know You Missed Me

    July 25, 2008 by Blondette

    I received many emails, IMs, and text messages* about the unreachability of my blog the past 2 days. Alas, you have to renew your domain to keep your content live. It’s a small detail that took me approximately 2 days to figure out. Indeed, it was not until I settled with a chocolate chip cookie and a Coke at the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport that I diagnosed my downtime dilemma. Wrongfully, I cussed Dreamhost (“Arg!” I cried, well texted- “their servers must be down again!”) I pondered how I could recover my content, my online soul, and then switch hosts to a more steady host. Finally, it dawned on me that I could try logging into the control panel and oh, what to my wandering eyes should appear, but a “2 Days over” message alerting me that my domain registration had lapsed. FIE FIE FIE! Surely, a notice went out via email, but to an old email account I abandoned when it began receiving too much crap. Have no fear! I updated my information and all alerts go to a real email account now. So, the next time my blog goes down, it’s probably not my fault.

    (I may still call someone in IT.)

    *many mmmay be an exaggeration. slight. only tiny! okay, fine, only one person other than me noticed.

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  7. Delayed: My First in a Series of AirTravel Tales

    July 25, 2008 by Blondette

    I’m standing around at gate B18 in the familiar Chicago Midway Airport – writing to you on my phone. As we arrived, they informed us that we would be switching planes. Okey-doke. The plane they’ve switched us to has not quite arrived. My cohorts are scarfing potbellies and offering me the extra that they bought as a lark. I may accept if they keep it for a while.

    I am enjoying an amber ale and salt and vinegar chips. Delightful!

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  8. Approved for Adult-hood

    July 6, 2008 by Blondette

    Adulthood is far lonelier than I anticipated. I’m 27 and I’ve been approved for a home loan. Will I actually make a purchase any time soon? probably not. My price range is not high, partly because I’m conservative. I could go to the top of my range, but I’d have to subsidize with a roommate. I’m very open to the idea; however, what happens when that roommate leaves? What is my contingency plan?

    Lately, I’ve realized the following:

    1. I miss living with other people
    2. I wish I could save more money.

    Well, there is an obvious solution for both. The difficult part is finding person/people with whom to live. (don’t ask me if that’s grammatically correct. I may have a degree in English, but I’m not perfect and this is a blog.)

    Challenges to finding a roommate:

    1. I have 3 cats.
    2. I’m sorta messy.
    3. I work a lot.
    4. I’m quirky.
    5. I don’t know that many people.

    I just finished reading “Plain Truth,” by Jodi Picoult. In this book, a young Amish woman is tried for murdering her newborn baby. I won’t give away the ending (though I had it figured out), but the entire time I was reading I couldn’t help but feel the desire to cook a nice roast with carrots, onions, and potatoes. mmm. Not exactly summer food, but it is family food, and I have a craving for it. The Amish are rooted in family and community. As much as family can irritate, I still find the need for traditional and idyllic gatherings. Anyhow, it reinforces my desire to no longer be living alone. I still need my own space, please do not misunderstand, I just want to have someone to chat with at the end of the day. Someone to cook for (i’ll cook, they can do the dishes.) Maybe I don’t know what I want.

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  9. Bright Lights, Big City or Who Will Buy Me a Purple Prada Purse?

    June 27, 2008 by Blondette

    I’m so tired that my jaw hurts. Where am I? I’m currently sitting beside a lovely pebble filled cement pillar at the Las Vegas airport. I’ve been in Las Vegas on business since Tuesday. I attended a major annual industry convention that represents 80-90% of our agency’s business. My opinions of the actual conference and of Las Vegas differ greatly.

    The conference itself was fantastic. In fact, to me, it feels like that part is over just when I’m getting warmed up. (that could also be because I wish I could play Guitar Hero some more.) I met with a lot of clients, prospects, and vendors. I did not party (based on the fact that I didn’t feel so great and I had so many meetings.)

    I saw the fountains at the Bellagio. I ate at the Four Seasons. I walked the strip in 100 degree heat. I got lost inside Planet Hollywood and The Mandalay Bay. I saw half naked women dancing in cages.

    Based on this trip, I’m not a fan of Vegas, but I think it’s unfair of me to judge solely on this experience. After all, I was broke and being all stressy about hitting my meeting times.

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  10. Live from OFR

    June 18, 2008 by Blondette

    So here I am at OFR-yes, that’s right I’m blogging on my cell phone. BE AFRAID!

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