Evil Craig's List Person

So, I don't know if I've updated everyone recently. But I seem to be staying here in Philly for most likely two or three more years. I'm sad about NYC, but the upside is that I found this awesome apartment that I can't wait to move into. The downside is that I now feel that my current apartment furnishings are inadequate and I need all new stuff. As it happens, it's actually pretty expensive to refurnish an entire apartment. So I've been looking around on Ebay and Craig's list for some deals. Please take note of the following transaction...or non-transaction.

For Sale: Almost new Crate and Barrel Black Framed Mirror, large, $40 - everything must go, moving.

Whoohaa!!! Boy oh boy do I want that big mirror which matches my entertainment center!!! And $40 from Crate and Barrel to boot! So, I send an email. Then proceed to converse via email with the Craig's list seller all day yesterday. We were trying to figure out a time when it was most convienent for HER for me to come pick up the mirror. We settle on a time and that I'm going to pay her cash. I send a follow up email, just to confirm and get back the following response...

"Somebody came by just now and unexpectedly wanted to buy my dresser, desk, a bunch of items basically, as well as the mirror, for a "package rate" so I had to sell the mirrow. Sorry!! I hope you will find something soon. Thanks very much for your interest."

I think this is evil and dispicable. All day I had been imagining in my mind where I was going to hang this mirror in my new place. Not to mention that all day I responded to at least 5 emails from her changing times and days for the pick up. Then she just goes and sells it to someone else!!!! Why couldn't she just tell the unexpected person, "I'm sorry, I already sold that mirror to someone else?" I think people feel they can get away with a lot through sites such as Craig's List where they don't have to deal with someone directly. Screwing people over through cyber space is no big deal to them I guess. I still don't think she could be a nice person by nature though, cause I would never do that to someone, whether I was dealing with them through email or in person.

Anyway, I sent back a replay and said "That was really not a nice thing to do. I thought we had a deal?" What I really should have said was "You asshole. That is just terrible. Karma is a bitch and I hope wherever you are moving totally sucks!!"

Oh I'm sorry....

"War Coooordinator." I was confused. That makes it so much better. At least we're out of Roman times.

Is this really happening?

So we have a "War Czar" now? People are OK with this? So if we now have a "War Czar" what does that make Bush? "War Overlord?" Are we back in Roman times now? Make it stop.

Special Healing Powers!!!???!!!

I hate this man!!!! My Mom always said never to use the word "hate" unless you don't care if the person lives or dies. The purpose of that statement being, that I shouldn't use that word at all because obviously as a good, law abiding citizen, I don't want anyone to die.

I guess I might feel slightly bad if T.O. was hit by a truck or something, but I don't see that event as having any meaningful impact on my life. Therefore, I feel pretty safe using that word. The only solace I get from him sticking around is that he is a ticking time bomb in the enemy camp of the Cowboys and eventually he is bound to implode the whole team.

If you read the entire article above, the thing that gets me the most is that apparently for the first 2 days of camp he had "nothing to say to the press." But, after 3 days(the 3rd day not any different than day 1 or 2), he decides to provide everyone with 20 minute spiel about his stupid finger and how "he must have special healing powers." Here's the thing...the only reason he went to this camp in the first place was so he could get attention. I literally just said the other day "Haven't heard anything from T.O. in a while." And then BANG he pops up a few days later. I promise you he will be a frequent topic of conversation on PTI, Sportscenter, and of course WIP (Philly Sports Radio) from now until the end of the football season (which notably hasn't even started yet). I guess I'm a sucker too for devoting a whole blog post to him. But, hopefully this will be my last....But I doubt it.

The bottom line here is that he claims he is a good guy maligned by the press and all the coverage he gets, but HE COURTS IT!!!! Please please please know, for all of you that may have a lingering doubt in your mind in regards to the personality of this man, that he is crazy, and an overall terrific football player who will never be successful because he is a bad bad man. A Very Very bad man.

Best Commerical Ever!!!!

OK so, This commercial for Jamaican beer "Red Stripe" was on yesterday during PTI. The last time I saw a funny commerical, I was by myself and the commercial was never seen by anyone other than myself. This time I am not taking any chances, so I'm posting it here.

Enjoy!!!

PS. My head is also ginormous, but fortunately not as big as that guy so my neck holes don't seem to suffer as much. Do you know that when I wear a baseball cap with the little notches in the back, I don't get to be cool and overlap them like most girls. I have to sometimes let out a notch or two. Boo!

#1 Toy

Wow. 2 posts in one day. I actually had this in mind to write in my last post, but then I couldn't remember what it was, so I just published the first one. But, now I remember.

So. VH1 voted the Hula Hoop the #1 toy of all time. Rounding out the "Top 5" were Barbie, GI-Joe, Star Wars Action Figures, and Mr. Potato Head (did you know that when it was first invented they only sold the pieces and you had to use a real potato?). Well, I think that the hula hoop was fun and all, and I understand it's been around for a long time. But, I don't necessarily agree with it's #1 rating. I mean how long did you actually spend playing with your hula hoop? 15 minutes, maybe? If you were good, maybe 20? And this seems to be primarily a "girls toy." I don't remember many boys playing with them. There were other uses for a hula hoop, such as: jump rope, a way to wrastle up your friends and pull them along in the hoop and it also served me well as a base for a game of baseball or kickball. But, all of this still does not add up to make it #1 caliber.

My vote is for Playdoh. It's good for hours of fun, there's all types of things you can make, it has fun colors and a distinctive smell that reminds me of childhood. You could choose to be anal and keep all of the colors separate, or you could be adventurous and mix them all together. There was all kinds of cool equipment that went with it. You could make Playdoh spaghetti, or I had these plastic molding type things and could make various foods, such as a carrot or a hot dog. I also had ones that made awesome Strawberry Shortcake related shapes. Playdoh is great!!! Think back to when you were a kid and remember the joy you felt opening a brand new can of Playdoh. It doesn't get much better than that.

P.S. Colorforms and LightBrite, are my runner ups.

Go to Jail. Go Directly to Jail. Do Not Pass Go. Do Not Collect your $200

If Arnold even comments on this, well I'll.....well...that's just dumb. I really hope that she does go to jail, but let's face it, it's not going to happen. If, by some small infestimal chance it does, I'm sure it will become some sort of hit reality show.

Dolphins are Dynamic (you know there are not many complimentary words that begin with "D")

Note: The cameo appearance of my sister, Sarah, on my work trip. Yes, work. Sometimes my job is worth all of the bull!#!@!.
Oh, and dolphins can jump really high. I never knew this before.