The hundred-and-twenty-eighth day...

I had an early morning doctor appointment today - so much for sleeping late. I had to pass by my old elementary/junior high school on my way home though. Unfortunately, the school is closed now (budget cuts, etc), but the church is still open.

Luckily I made it home before the rain started - again. I know I've said it before but I'm really getting sick of this dreary, hot, rainy weather. So, how was everyone else's Friday?

Enjoy the rest of the night!

The hundred-and-twenty-sixth day...

I took a little trip to Barnes & Noble during lunch today (I just beat the rain - yes!) and walked away with two of the little box-o-nonsense things that they keep by the register. What can I say, I was bored, and I had my membership card and a 20% off coupon.

First:

Roadkill Safari

I stuck the magnets to the front of my desk so they can be seen by all who walk by. One co-worker said that they are "cute", but that's all. I don't anticipate any problems - they are a little twisted, but still a little cute.

Second:

The Mini Desk Construction Site

I tried to find a place for this in my office, but as I seriously already have way too much stuff on my desk and shelves, I moved it out to P's desk. True, a whole section of her desk is now occupied, but 1) I'm fine with that :) 2) she has a big U shaped desk and could spare the space, and 3) she was sitting at her desk while I constructed the scene (and even taped the 'Do Not Cross' tape down) so there you go :) She was well informed. It's a nice little bonus that her cubicle is the first one that is seen when anyone turns the corner, so the little construction site will be the first thing that people really see :)

So, how has the day been treating all of you? Anyone else made any completely frivolous purchases lately?

Stay dry and enjoy the rest of the day!

The hundred-and-eighteenth day...

It was a rainy day; but even worse than that is that it is supposed to rain (on and off T-storms) for the entire week.

I hate taking mass transit when it rains. The trains are extra musty and smelly; some of the seats are wet, and people who have no sense of umbrella etiquette allow their wet umbrellas to drip all over you.


Waiting for the bus in the rain is no joy either :( It has all the of the above along with leaks that allow water to drip down on you from who knows where if you sit in a seat by the window.

I think I'm just cranky...sleep time :)

Have a great night everyone!

* 7/22/09: Sorry for the delayed finished post and picture :) For some reason, the post just would not go through last night. I'm seriously hoping it was a Blogger thing and not a my computer thing.

The seventy-sixth day...

Well, I braved the rain today to head over to Bath and Body Works for their Semi-Annual Sale during my lunch hour. I may have gone a bit overboard...no, I definitely went overboard :) I do love a sale!

Air fresheners, body sprays, and scented anti-bacterial wipes - Oh My!

This was just a weird mannequin that I saw at the mall over the weekend. I understand the need to set a scene in storefront windows, but this pose a bit over the top :)

A mannequin doing 'The Bump' in the Forever 21 window

Anyway, I'm gonna finish watching The Sweetest Gift and then head off to sleep. Enjoy the night everyone!

The fiftieth day...My cellphone has a pretty new outfit

It was raining on and off today, but there were a few dry bits and even some sunny spots this afternoon. However, while most of the day was wet, overcast and pretty cold, I prefer that to the massive amounts of stifling heat that I know will be coming up soon enough. I am just not a Summer person. I'm one of those people that get too hot and uncomfortable too quickly; and the way that the city traps the humidity is ridiculous.


So while today was a little chilly I decided to enjoy it (bobbing and weaving under umbrellas) and went for a walk through the plaza (shown above) during lunch. Ahhh, smoke free beauty :) I took the long way back to work - I was just not ready to go back - and walked past Best Buy. While I was taking in the sight of the ever growing line of fans waiting to meet Green Day tomorrow, one of the Best Buy employees was giving away Mocks cellphone cases to everyone passing by. Now, I love love love freebies! He was giving away this one in blue, and now my phone looks so cute in its new clothes :)

Did anyone else happen upon any cool freebies today?

Enjoy the rest of the night everyone.

The forty-first day...It's baaaack!

The rain that is.

It rained - actually it misted - all day. The sky was a dull, lifeless shade of gray that dampened spirits throughout the entire office and made the workday seem to eek by at a snail's pace. Wow, that was a little more doom and gloom than intended :) At least tomorrow is supposed to be a little sunny (before the rain returns on Thursday, of course). At least I'm off on Friday, so tomorrow is really my Thursday. Yea!

I hope all of you had great days and managed to stay dry :)

Today's pic is of an interesting piece of art that catches my eye each time I pass it. It's all light and wires and I really like it :)

Enjoy the rest of the night everyone!

The twenty-sixth day...It's Raining, It's Pouring

Well, it's another dreary and rainy day in the neighborhood. When I was leaving work the rain was blowing sideways. My jeans were completely soaked before I had even gone two blocks. At least my umbrella didn't flip inside out like one of the guys who was walking in front of me. Needless to say, it was a long, wet journey home, made even longer by the fact that everyone on the train was wet and uncomfortable.

Mother Nature, I know that all the gorgeous May flowers need all these drenching April showers; but, quite honestly, May's flowers bring bees and I hate bees so, could April choose to shower a little less please? Thanks in advance.

Enjoy the rest of the night everyone :)

One more thing

The rain was brutal at times today, but I did manage to snap some more pictures that I found interesting.

I love clocks and watches. Always have.

This one isn't actually a black & white pic, but I love how the tiny bit of blue and red from the bus stop stand out in the fog. It was quite spooky/horror movie looking for a while.