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Excuse me?
music: 80's pop
mood: whatever whatever
Jeep: I'm going to turn my engine/oil light on now.
Me: why?
Jeep: Cause I can.
Me: No seriously. Why?
Jeep: I've ben reading this book, "The seven habits of successful Vehicles"
Me: Right.
Jeep: So I'm asserting myself.
ME: Really?
Jeep: Really.
Me: Great. Joy. Rapture even, cliche as it may be.
Jeep: Your sarcasm and lack of concern is being noted.
Me: Sorry.
Jeep: Too late. DING. Lights on. Whatcha going to do about it.
Me: Well I suppose I will have to drive on it paniced that I am ruining my only and need I remind you VITAL transporation device.
Jeep: Is that really all I am to you?
Me: No. You know it isn't.
Jeep: Do I now? Wouldn't hurt to remind me every now and then.
Me: Here we go again. You are cleaner and more lovely than you have been in years.
Jeep: This is me ignoring you.
Me: Lovely.
Jeep: Still ignoring you.
Me: Two can play it that game. Ignoring light.
(15 miles later of anxous silence)
Me: UNCLE!!! Fine. After an hour of calling all over for a friggin auto mechanic within walking distance of work ( 1.2 miles) you win. The ESL Arco man will have to figure you out. Maybe you can tell him about your mother and SNAP OUT OF IT. Or not.
Jeep: ppppbbbbllllllllllttttt. And phooey on you.
(3 hours and 2.4 miles of walking later)
Arco Man: $65.
Me: say please.
Arco Man: please
Me: anything else you want? first born? Right Arm?
Arco Man: $65 please
Me: I don't suppose you can tell me WHAT was wrong with the car can you?
Arco Man: Emmisions Leak. Gas Cap Not on all the way.
Me: I beg your pardon?
Arco Man: Emmisions Leak. Gas Cap Not on all the way.
Me: So....the tests were showing a leak, but in fact there was no leak, the gas cap just wasn't on all the way.
Arco Man: Yes. Turn Three times all round, no leak, light no go on.
Me: Fantastic.
Arco Man: $65.
Me: please?
Arco Man: please.
Me: Fine.
(Gets in Jeep. Sits. Waits.)
Me: You are shit you know that.
Jeep: GRRRRIIINNNNN. Takes one to know one.
Me: So fired.
princess on 03.28.07 @ 05:39 PM PST [link] [Be the first to comment on this article]
Monday, March 26th
Evil Rangers on Planet Earth
music: Clannad
mood: Monday. Really? I See.
Well, Happy Spring now that it has sprung and I hope everyone has been taken advantage of the weather out here at least. This weekend was a motley mix of activity and non-activity. Plans were changed, interrupted, and deterred all over the place but all was taken in stride for a girl who isn't used to change. Here are the highlights...
Everyone was kung fu fighting: Got comps to the Shoalin Monks at the Calirfornia theatre in San Jose on Friday. After an excellent PF changs dinner and a leisurely walk amongst a slew of Kansas and UCLA basket ball fans, my love and I were treated to stunning kung-fu demonstrations. It was hard not to quote Mortal Kombat during the sparring, and impossible to prevent the gasping and oohing and awing. I caught just a 20 minute demo last summer and this full on performance was absolute magic. My brother once said we can all use a little more kungfu in our lives. I have to agree. "FINISH HIM!" too awesome.
The Yin and Yang of Jack Black: Saw Pick of Destiny and as much as I wanted to enjoy this film, I really do thing you had to be on some serious drugs after the first 25 minutes to enjoy it. Just weird. I fell asleep. Mind you I had a very comfy pillow made of Hamish to fall asleep on, but really, bad movie. Can't give it more then 2 RRD's. On the other had, Jack is executive producing a show on VH1 or MTV called "Acceptable TV" 5 short pilots are shown and you vote for the 2 you like best and the winning ones get to make a new episode and have it shone. GREAT idea, short bits, clever stuff. I hope it survives.
Planet Earth: A new series on the Discovery Channel used the most advanced and unique filming photography to film the planet in action. From blue whales and sharks to moving herds of carobo, polar bears, rare russian leopards, and African animal chases that will blow you away, this show, 5 years in the making and narrated by Sigourney Weaver is AWESOME. "Where the @#*$@#$ is the camera!" is all we find ourselves saying throughout the show and then for the last 10 miuntes of each episode they SHOW you how they got the shots. Stunning. JUST stunning. It's definately aimed at conservation and showing some very rare bits of nature (some very gruesome admittedly) but if you have a chance, just check it out.
Banditas: How can you NOT rent a movie called Banditas with Selma Hayek and Penelope Cruz? I mean please. It's a moral imperative. We did. And....it was exactly what you expect. 3 1/2 RRD's for no surprises, but some fun and cheesy dialogue, some nice costuming, and great horse stunts.
Evil Rangers: I'll spare the details, but during yesterdays intended four wheeling excusion to Hollister we found ourselves lock in I kid you not, "area 5". We THOUGHT we were in the "day use area" but we were in a special area we were so not supposed to be in for some reason. We thought nothing of it when the gate was open and there were other people there. We picniced and fixed my headlights, but the realized we had been locked in by an evil ranger. During the 5-10 minutes we tried to explore a side road to see if we could get out, the others in the area somehow left, and the assumption was THEY had a key or combination. Doh! We were very stuck and none too please. Good thing we had radios, and radioed over to Justin who we had only caught a 30 second glance of an hour before. How cool is it taht becuase he works at the radio station and the radio towers use standard PG and E pad locks, that he was able to just come unlock it for us. A mile walk to the ranger station wouldn't have been the end of the world, but still, tres irriating. Justin therefore gets the hero of the week award. The Evil Ranger that locked us in however does not.
BABY!: Welcome to the world Alberto Escabedo, Espe's Brother's new son!
princess on 03.26.07 @ 11:48 AM PST [link] [Be the first to comment on this article]
Friday, March 16th
LAUNCH THIS!
music: Paul Simon
mood: Is it Friday yet? Oh yeah,...it is...phew.
Well its the beginning of a new era. The new ticketing system has launched at Artsopolis. And so far...it's a little too quiet. No major crisis, no failures or downs, no confusion, and tomorrow will mark the first Saturday I don't have to officially go in and report to groups. I can have an actual weekend for the first time almost in nearly 18 months. And I can have about 5 hours of time back to do other work during the week. This. Is a good thing. Very. Thought not as good as glitter. But close.
It's the big 40 for my brother and I'll be up in Pleasant Hill celebrating Saturday afternoon (instead of reporting thank you very much) enjoying the GREAT weather and a big backyard. Oh yeah...and a hot tub...mmmm...nice.
Tonight I'm off to see Blue Suede Shoes. May not be my thing at all but I've not been to an opening night at the Ballet before, and I hear this one is quiet...exciting. From a technical perspective, it's at least going to be a big deal. WE will see.
Sunday it's over to Dragon's show, Maybe Baybe It's You which has gotten rave reviews. Looking forward to seeing it for sure.
Rehearsals are going well, and still in la la land, though WAY behind in TV watching. I find TV gets less and less improtant next to smooching and good conversation. 
Now that I have a bit more flexibility in my work schedule, lunches and after work drinks can be arranged. Carry on....
princess on 03.16.07 @ 06:50 PM PST [link] [Be the first to comment on this article]
Tuesday, March 13th
I am 32 flavors and then some
music: none at the moment
mood: Poised and ready to Pounce
Greetings on the flip side of 32. I had a lovely birthday weekend. A whole 4 days. True I was hacking up lung butter for most of it, but I am in my continued state of bliss.
Friday was spent at the Lovely and Amazing Monterey Bay Aquarium. The Crowds were light, the kids running about cute, and all my fishies were happy to see me. Bat Ray petting (and BABY bat rays, SO CUTE) was of particular note as were of course lots of animals around town. Exhausted from our adventure we crashed early but the sleep was much needed.
Saturday was a nice sleep in, blowing up some shit on xbox 360, and then a drive down to Monterey again to pick up a bike for my lovely man which he spied as we left on Friday. The bike is Orange and appropriately called a Caffiene F3. It will hopefully get some play this week. We Stopped by the beach on the way where we no longer laugh at the sign indicateing "warning, waves of inconsistant size and frequency" as we were hit unexpected and made a very wet venutre back to san jose. Dinner at Bella Mia was perfect, where the home made butternut squash ravioli and Pinot Noir did not disappoint, nor did the couch curling and a surprisingly great animated feature entitled Monster House post dinner. Very silly. But just perfect.
Sunday was brunch with my parents and Sandy in Palo Alto for My Mom's birthday and then a wonderfully sunny drive up to Safari West which was HEAVEN. If you haven't been here, GO. I'll post photos and video next week if I can, but this place was fantfriggintastic. The weather could not have been better and we timed it JUST right. There were only 6 people in the entire park and on the tour the next morning. They had had 85 and 120 the two pervious days. The Food was lovely campfire fair with a SUPER mac and cheese sending us to our luxury canvas tents (complete with space heaters and electric blankets to keep us toasty). We got a special treat of a personal visit to the Giraffe Barn where we got to love the giraffes. The 3 hour tour by open jeep was AWESOME. we saw all sorts of things up close. 10 feet from a cape buffalo, within arms reach of giraffes, watusi cattle, and dozens of antelopes. Such excitement and we learned so much too. The bird Aviary was awesome and the Cheetahs were just gorgeous. I couldn't possibly explain. You would just have to go yourself.
Monday we drove the happy jeep back the long way through wine country, and ended the evening with very full guts post La Fondue and snuggled into Tuesday. I've almost shook this cold, ALMOST and it's a FULL press as we launch ticketing stuff tomorrow but life is pretty damn spiffy.
Thank you all for your well wishes, sorry I was out of range for most of the last week, but your calls, songs and emails were appreciated!
princess on 03.13.07 @ 01:01 PM PST [link] [Be the first to comment on this article]
Saturday, March 3rd
Bliss
music: MUSE
mood: Perky
Greetings faithful readers. Life proves to be pretty phenomenal as of late. My love arrived and despite the theatre and work schedule being a bear, I've had a lovely week thus far. Highlights today included a nice lunch at the brand spanking new Chili's, a mango margarita, a wonderful strol through the petsmart where kitties for adoption purred, lots of prtty fish got admired, and several fluffly puppy dogs roamed the aisles and got attacked by a certain redhead who is certainly fur deprived. The it was to wander Target and Cost Plus for Apartment bits and pieces. Back in time for me to do my reporting and for Hamish to be home to receive his couches that he bought from what I have always thought to be front for the mafia. You know the kind of store that's like a time warp and three mobsters are always hanging out smoking and look surprised if you mention you want to buy furniture. Great deal though, and soon there will be proper DVD viewing. WOOT.
Saw a cute play called HONK last night. Musical version of the ugly duckling. The kids in it were cute (some of which I had taught and gave me lovely big hugs after the show) and other than some sour orchestra note, it was a great silly no brain treat for a Friday night. Caught up briefly afterwards with a bunch of friends which is always nice. I am blessed with kind, amusing and intelligent as well as a diverse groups of friends.
Cinequet filmfestival is in full swing and Geek Towers ( Hamish's) is less than 2 blocks from the cinema showing many of the films. If we are lucky we will grab one with Co-worker Ron and his girlfriend tomorrow on urban explorers.
The weather is heavenly today, my jeep is all warm and happy as am I. The Illusionist however, over rated. Boo and Hiss. Pity.
Anyway, over and out from cloud nine and a half.
princess on 03.03.07 @ 03:41 PM PST [link] [2 Comments]
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