In Rome, I bought a fancy shmancy souvenir -- a key ring from Bulgari. It set me back a pretty penny, and it was a great reminder of a fun week.
Yes, "was."
The clip part broke off about a month ago, so I brought it into the Michigan Avenue store to try to have it repaired.
They told me today that they can't repair it. I asked about some sort of warranty on the item. They said there was no warranty on "leather goods." It seems to me that, with the high price of all of these luxury goods, there should be SOME kind of warranty no matter what the product. Can we say "implied warranty of merchantability?"
Thus, as of right now, I proclaim war on Bulgari and henceforth boycott their products. He wasn't even apologetic about it. How rude.
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Stan Berenstain
Today, Stan Berenstain died. He was the author behind the Berenstain Bears.
As a kid, I loved this series. I think my favorite was Berenstain Bears and the Sitter. Or maybe Berenstain Bears in the Dark. Or maybe Berenstain Bears Get in a Fight. Heck, who am I kidding, I loved all of them!
Thanks for the memories, Stan.
As a kid, I loved this series. I think my favorite was Berenstain Bears and the Sitter. Or maybe Berenstain Bears in the Dark. Or maybe Berenstain Bears Get in a Fight. Heck, who am I kidding, I loved all of them!
Thanks for the memories, Stan.
Monday, November 28, 2005
Homebody, Examined
So recently I took a quiz thing that said my "ideal relationship" right now would be casual dating. This result makes me wonder: How does a homebody go about casually dating? Or...how does a homebody meet other homebodies? Or...what do two homebodies do on a date? Mutual homebodying?
Also, I recently had a conversation with a good friend of mine from high school. Neither of us has had much experience with the relationships side of life. Looking around, we see that many of the long-term relationships people are in are relationships that began in undergrad. This makes me wonder (a second time): Is there some sort of expiration date on, well, date-ability? And...if I haven't jumped on that ship yet, has it set sail already? And...if I look on the back of my diploma, will I find some sort of sell-by date in fine print along the lines of "Has reached her shelf life for relationship-readiness. Do not purchase past 06/2003"...?
Maybe it's just the company I keep and the people I know are a skewed sample, but it seems that dating past undergrad is especially difficult. Sure, going to law school may have opened up a second-time-around door, but the well's pretty dry over here, too. Now that I think I may be curious enough to jump on board, is it possible that I'm already past my expiration date?
Also, I recently had a conversation with a good friend of mine from high school. Neither of us has had much experience with the relationships side of life. Looking around, we see that many of the long-term relationships people are in are relationships that began in undergrad. This makes me wonder (a second time): Is there some sort of expiration date on, well, date-ability? And...if I haven't jumped on that ship yet, has it set sail already? And...if I look on the back of my diploma, will I find some sort of sell-by date in fine print along the lines of "Has reached her shelf life for relationship-readiness. Do not purchase past 06/2003"...?
Maybe it's just the company I keep and the people I know are a skewed sample, but it seems that dating past undergrad is especially difficult. Sure, going to law school may have opened up a second-time-around door, but the well's pretty dry over here, too. Now that I think I may be curious enough to jump on board, is it possible that I'm already past my expiration date?
Sunday, November 27, 2005
Rude Awakening
Normally, I have a lovely, peaceful view of the lake from my window.
This morning, however, around 8:30 AM, I awoke to the sound of a Vietnam war movie in surround sound, with this blight on the view outside my window.
Yes, that is a starring helicopter about 30 feet away. Needless to say, it was loud as all hell and goddamn annoying, too. 8:30 AM on a Sunday morning? So unnecessary.
This morning, however, around 8:30 AM, I awoke to the sound of a Vietnam war movie in surround sound, with this blight on the view outside my window.
Yes, that is a starring helicopter about 30 feet away. Needless to say, it was loud as all hell and goddamn annoying, too. 8:30 AM on a Sunday morning? So unnecessary.
Mrs. Federline
Britney, time to wake up and smell the divorce papers.
Edit: Wow, considering the flurry of Hollywood matrimony news, that was an especially appropo time to mention Brit-Brit's wedding.
See: Jessica & Nick are separated! (Also, how much grosser can Jessica's dad get?!)
Also see: Christina Aguilera gets married.
Edit: Wow, considering the flurry of Hollywood matrimony news, that was an especially appropo time to mention Brit-Brit's wedding.
See: Jessica & Nick are separated! (Also, how much grosser can Jessica's dad get?!)
Also see: Christina Aguilera gets married.
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Hrmmm...
So maybe it's time to start fishing?
| Your Ideal Relationship is Casual Dating |
 Maybe you're looking for love... But mostly you're looking for fun. You could get serious with the right person. For now, though, you're enjoying playing the field. |
Guten Tag!
Law Fairy tagged me. I am IT. There are rules and all that good stuff.
Here's how you play this one:
1. Go into your archives.
2. Find your 23rd post.
3. Post the fifth sentence (or closest to it).
4. Post the text of the sentence in your blog along with these instructions.
5. Tag five other people to do the same thing.
The fifth sentence is...*drumroll*:
"Why am I here?"
I think that sums up the story of my life (for now).
My tag? Slater, LAK, and, hrm, Barbie Mike!
*skedaddles*
Here's how you play this one:
1. Go into your archives.
2. Find your 23rd post.
3. Post the fifth sentence (or closest to it).
4. Post the text of the sentence in your blog along with these instructions.
5. Tag five other people to do the same thing.
The fifth sentence is...*drumroll*:
"Why am I here?"
I think that sums up the story of my life (for now).
My tag? Slater, LAK, and, hrm, Barbie Mike!
*skedaddles*
Just in Time for Christmas
Atari, revisited.
The Atari Flashback, with classic games such as Pong and Centipede, retails for the '80s price of $30. Now you all know what to get your older brothers for Christmas.
The Atari Flashback, with classic games such as Pong and Centipede, retails for the '80s price of $30. Now you all know what to get your older brothers for Christmas.
Monday, November 21, 2005
Advice Q
A friend has been asking me for advice on his long distance relationship. He wants to break up with his LD girlfriend (of two years), who lives across an ocean. Something to think about: He has tickets to visit her at Christmas already. How best should he do this?
Also, just as a minor rant, I think he is totally off-the-mark when he thinks he can check out other girls/get their numbers, etc. He says that he's "mentally" free now. WTF? I say he can't so much as call this girl (or any other girl, for that matter) before he breaks up with the LD girlfriend. She needs to know. It's only fair to her.
Maybe my mindset against emotional cheating supports the evolutionary psychology theory that men are more upset by sexual infidelity (b/c their interest is in making sure their mates propagate their own genes) while women are more upset by emotional infidelity (b/c their interest lies with keeping their mates around to help raise the offspring)?
Also, just as a minor rant, I think he is totally off-the-mark when he thinks he can check out other girls/get their numbers, etc. He says that he's "mentally" free now. WTF? I say he can't so much as call this girl (or any other girl, for that matter) before he breaks up with the LD girlfriend. She needs to know. It's only fair to her.
Maybe my mindset against emotional cheating supports the evolutionary psychology theory that men are more upset by sexual infidelity (b/c their interest is in making sure their mates propagate their own genes) while women are more upset by emotional infidelity (b/c their interest lies with keeping their mates around to help raise the offspring)?
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