November 30th, 2005tapas
It’s pouring rain today. The sky is gray and cloudy, the sun is gone and the coworker keeps yelling… she does not like the rain.
I came home from last week’s excursion with six boxes of books… ahhh. (Yes people, that is love.) Unfortunately, I can’t seem to stop myself from reading—I have gratification issues. I was up until two this morning reading George R.R. Martin’s A Game of Thrones—it’s fantastic. (The man has excellent taste.) Typically I don’t read fantasy or science fiction, but I adore Tolkien, so Martin’s a good fit for me.
And it doesn’t hurt that the first four books of this series are already out in print—no waiting. 😉
Tidbits:
This absolutely would have happened at my school… Hartford police fines high school students for cursing… if they had caught us. 😉
Fascinating, in a grotesque way… Doctors in France have performed the world’s first partial face transplant.
Firefox 1.5 is out.
I’ve found the cheapest hotel in Midtown Manhattan… the Pickwick Arms Hotel—with Wi-Fi, iPod docking stations and an $89-a-night bill. Insane. (The coworker and I will be there in December—she has to go to a conference and I’m going to shop.) 🙂 🙂
…I read that article on the face transplant. I dunno, it seems to me that the risks of the new skin falling off or turning black might be a far worse result… But then again, I used to watch a lot of slasher films as a child so I’m a little biased.
Comment by Kerry — November 30, 2005 @ 12:42 pm
OK, eww. And since she was disfigured already, I guess I’m of the opinion that I’d try anything.
I don’t know.
Comment by the insider — November 30, 2005 @ 12:56 pm
yea i’d go with the transplant were i in that situation. though i might go put a model into a brain death inducing coma and suggest her as a donor… but that’s me. and i’m evil.
Comment by wendykat — November 30, 2005 @ 2:05 pm
oh and uhm. love = books. actually love = food, books, sparklies, kittens, ponies, kitchen things, random household items, everyday use items…
Comment by wendykat — November 30, 2005 @ 2:07 pm
I’m all about everyday use items. Function always trumps form.
Like the sex swing. Who cares if it is pink and has tassles? Just as long as it works, that’s what I’m talking about.
Comment by Grampa — November 30, 2005 @ 2:13 pm
Wendy.. evil, yes, lol. And I love everyday use items. Like this ice scraper brush I once got…
And Grampa, how did I know the sex swing was going to come up today, hmm? 😛
Comment by the insider — November 30, 2005 @ 2:16 pm
uhm to both of you… ew.
but speaking of the sex swing… have you ever seen… uhm… nevermind.
Comment by wendykat — November 30, 2005 @ 2:48 pm
Oh shush.. and I actually did see one. Granted, it was on a website and not in person, but I am intrigued. hehe
Although I have a hammock and I think the same thing can be accomplished. Just sayin’.
Comment by the insider — November 30, 2005 @ 3:05 pm
and what kind of websites are you perusing?
i think i’d just get motion sickness on one of those things.
but… uhm… there is this thing… that looks awesome. and surprisingly comfortable. but if you really want to know you can email me… cuz now i’m all embarrased.
Comment by wendykat — November 30, 2005 @ 6:10 pm
LOL… Part of my job is to edit website reviews—someone did Playboy and I had to go and capture screen images.
But do tell.. hehe
Comment by the insider — November 30, 2005 @ 6:30 pm
Yeah, do tell.
Comment by Grampa — November 30, 2005 @ 6:54 pm
uhm…
so i totally want one. and it looks like it could just be a really ergonomically correct lounger chair… but it’s called the “esse” by “the liberator” you know those pillows they advertise in the backs of cosmo and stuff right next to the “tongue” and i know you KNOW what i’m talking about. hehehe.
apparently i wasn’t as embarrased as i thought… i only needed coaxing.
Comment by wendykat — November 30, 2005 @ 8:41 pm
I’ve seen one of those chairs live! They have a sex show annually in toronto and I won tickets one year… my radio station is weird… it actually looked a bit awkward for the… you know, sex.
Comment by Kerry — November 30, 2005 @ 9:05 pm
hmmm really? looks like someone won’t be getting one of those for christmas. sigh.
hehehe.
hey insider, how come your blog is always so dirty? good thing your mom and dad don’t read this! but i have a sinking feeling my dad may randomly read stuff here… always checking up on me.
Comment by wendykat — November 30, 2005 @ 9:47 pm
Oh boy… see, we’ve been having this conversation about a trapeze bar over the bed. 🙂
And the sex show? Is it like “Talk Sex with Sue Johanson”??
And wen, I’ve no idea. It must be ’cause we all have dirty minds. 😛
Hi Wendy’s dad. ::waves:: Please don’t tell my parents the URL… they already have decided I’m a lost cause.
Comment by the insider — November 30, 2005 @ 9:50 pm
Your parents are sooo lucky that you didn’t know me back in the day…
Comment by Grampa — November 30, 2005 @ 10:06 pm
lol… You wouldn’t have been able to handle me. 😛
Comment by the insider — November 30, 2005 @ 10:22 pm
yea but back in the day for him means you would have been like a fetus or a foetus …
heh heh heh.
Comment by wendykat — December 1, 2005 @ 1:09 am
This hotel is very cool. But is looks like a students residence too ??? ^o) not sure at all…
Comment by Me, Myself and I — December 1, 2005 @ 2:26 am
Wendy… nah, just in high school. Brat. 😛
Me: Nope, just lots of young travelers. I think it’s a very giant step up from a hostel. Private rooms, bathrooms, etc. 🙂
Comment by the insider — December 1, 2005 @ 10:36 am
the sex show is set up like a giant sexy trade show. …I got an autograph from Ron Jeremy!
Comment by Kerry — December 1, 2005 @ 4:15 pm
ROTFL… eww.
Comment by the insider — December 1, 2005 @ 4:20 pm
Do you even know who Ron Jeremy is?
Comment by Grampa — December 1, 2005 @ 6:41 pm
Yes, thank you very much. I watched five seconds of the Surreal Life.
He’s a porn star who is very well endowed.
😛
Comment by the insider — December 1, 2005 @ 9:08 pm