30 March, 2006

The one where Billie gets an idea

I was reading the story of Lewis the Cat to Simon and Billie last evening. Her ears perked right up when I got to this part:

"Animal Control Officer Rachel Solveira placed a restraining order on him. It was the first time such an action was taken against a cat in Fairfield."

I'm expecting Simon to be served any day now.

LISTENING: I Wanna Be Your Friend Again from the album "Walking in London" by Concrete Blonde

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26 March, 2006

Photoshop makes me angry

It. Just. DOES.

LISTENING: The Sound of My Teeth Gnashing from "MY ACHING JAW" by Stressing Over Non-Intuitive UI's

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25 March, 2006

RIP, Buck

Buck Owens died today at age 76.

Though I've always leaned more to the rock end of the music spectrum, I have a soft spot for Buck Owens, thanks to my grandpa being a big fan of his. Some of my warmest childhood memories involve being curled up next to grandpa and watching "Hee Haw", laughing our asses off the skits and jokes (no matter how big of a "groaner" they were), and hearing grandpa hum along with the songs.

Rest now, Buck. And thank you for the great music and the smiles.

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22 March, 2006

As of yesterday

I am no longer 40.

That's pretty much all I have to say on the subject.

LISTENING: Secret Girls from the album "EVOL" by Sonic Youth

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19 March, 2006

I, uhmmmm...yeah

His tummy's warm...
Originally uploaded by Planet Vicster.

According to my Zen Master, it is most auspicious to find a surface on which to warm one's belly while one snoozes.

And if one's Human is forced to contemplate one's ass while one's belly is being auspiciously warmed, then so be it.

Namaste.

GROOVIN' ON: Hardcore/Ballad from the album "Grand Prix" by Teenage Fanclub

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14 March, 2006

Because I work with Math Geeks

I learned that today (at 1:59) was "pi day". One of the actuarial consultants I work with had a particular gleam in his eye as he was telling me this while I made my oatmeal this morning. So next year, if you're wanting to charm your math major friends, wish them a Happy Pi Day!

CURRENTLY GROOVIN' ON: Trouble Loves Me from the album "Maladjusted" by Morrissey

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08 March, 2006

Hey, Dollface!

I think it's quite a good likeness!

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07 March, 2006

Dear AC Transit:

Which is it? Do I put my three dollars in all at once, or one at a time? Please make up your collective mind soon, because I'm sick and fucking tired of being chastised by your drivers for not paying "correctly" every time I get on a damn bus!

Sincerely,
Victoria

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04 March, 2006

Note to Self

The next time you feel compelled to extend yourself in friendship to someone, best to be sure they're someone that really WANTS your friendship. Otherwise, they think you're just being creepy and pathetic.

Along that same line, stop mistaking FRIENDLY for friendship. Again, when you do that you come across as creepy, pathetic--and delusional.

That is all.

NOW PLAYING: Shit Fool from the album "Medicine" by M99

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01 March, 2006

Contemplation (my cat is my Zen Master)

Contemplation (my cat is my Zen Master)
Originally uploaded by Planet Vicster.

Simon will sit on the bed for HOURS watching the leaves flutter down from the big Chinese Elm in the back yard. How committed is he to his "leaf meditation"? When he hears them calling to him in the breeze, he'll leave behind his food dish or ignore a newly-emptied Science Diet bag (his love of Science Diet Bag Residue is legendary). Considering how eating is such a religious experience to Simon, it was truly shocking to see him walk away from kibble to go watch the leaves fall.

Between that and observing his other meditation method (he'll lay down with his head up, eyes closed--but not sleeping--and a contented smile on his face), he really is becoming my guru.

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