Monday Morning Mish Mash

1. So a lot of people on Facebook have made old baby/childhood pictures their profile picture. And, in that spirit, that little guy chattering away on the phone is ME. Back when I was cute, blond, and apparently just thrilled to be on the phone. My mom tells a story, from when I was about that same age, of coming into the room to find me chattering away to an elderly man in California whom I had apparently dialed completely by chance.

2. I followed everyone’s advice and went to the doctor…who basically had no clue what was wrong with me, but did a bunch of tests the results of which I should find out this week. Thanks to everyone for their concern, I will keep you posted. While there, I got a prescription for Chantix, which I had some success with before. Brace yourself for the crazy dreams it brings on.

3. The BMW plant tour was pretty awesome! The plant here makes every BMW X5 and BMW X6 in the world (60 percent of which are painted black, I was surprised to find). I was amazed that there would be, say, a red X6 with tan interior and right hand drive, rolling down the line directly behind a blue X5 with black interior and left hand drive. The logisitics of getting the right bits and pieces in the right spot for such a variety of possibilities kind of blew my mind. Unfortunately, photography was not allowed.

4. I got a few songs for my iPod over the weekend, including a few of my favorites from Pink. A few years ago she had a song out called “Most Girls” Now, the lyrics to that song include:

“Most girls want a man with the bling-bling, got my own thing got the ching-ching.” One of the last times I ever recall riding around with my sister, that song came on. The girl gave me a lifetime of laughs with her misunderstood song lyrics…but she was singing at the top of her lungs to that song… “Most girls want a man with a big thing…” It’s funny how little things like that remind you of someone.

5. The blog well has been running dry the past few weeks, but I have a few stories to tell, and you can tell me which one you want to hear first. (I tried to make a poll, but apparently lack the savvy to do so.) At any rate, leave me your choice in the comments:

Throwing up on a Drag Queen’s Pickup Truck

Trapped for a Week in a Faux-finished condo.

or…My first trip to a strip club.

Monday Morning Mish Mash

1. Most of you know I’m a big fan of home and garden shows. whenever I hear people on “House Hunters” complaining about wallpaper or a paint color they don’t like, I just cringe…”That can be fixed with a bucket of paint and a Saturday afternoon!” I’ve been known to yell at the TV a time or two. But after spending the weekend helping Sweetie strip wallpaper I can almost understand where they are coming from. Now, the previous owners of Sweetie’s mid-century ranch were a pair of old queens, and stereotypes would tell us that the house should have been gorgeous, and decorated to within an inch of it’s life. But, these two fellas didn’t get the decorating gene. (or at least it mutated when they got to the bedrooms–I can’t fault the other rooms.) The master was papered in floral stripes separated from a navy blue texture by a floral border. Probably the height of elegance in 1989, but certainly not what anyone wants to fall asleep under these days. But, nothing a weekend and a bucket of paint can’t fix, right? WRONG! The blue paper came off easily enough–just peel off the face, spray and steam the backing, and it scraped off revealing clean smooth wall beneath. But the top half, clearly a different sort of paper, was like scraping a price tag off. Nightmare!

2. There was a car show in my little town this weekend. Kind of pitiful…many of the luxury brands were missing, and even a few of the non-luxury brands were absent. But American cars were out in full force, and I must admit they have come a long way. The new Buick LaCrosse was gorgeous, the new Ford Taurus was turning heads, even the new Chevy Camaro wasn’t half bad. Chrysler, on the other hand, seems content to keep making cars that only a rental agency could love.

3. And speaking of cars, now that I’m driving around in a fine piece of German engineering, I am moving to the top of my “to do” list a visit to the BMW Zentrum, about a half hour from me. The US factory that builds BMW X5s and X6s is there and features a museum and plant tours. Should be a fun way to spend a few hours!

4. Gotta make a doctor’s appointment this week. A few weeks ago, I felt like I was getting a cold. Ever since, I’ve just felt “off”…a near constant feeling like my body is craving something–a mixture of dizziness and feeling like I’m just starving to death (despite the fact that it gets WORSE if I eat.) Any guesses what’s wrong with me?

I Drive a Hard Bargain

Yes, I do. I will not give a car dealer one thin dime more than I want. I walked away from the deal on my new car for a matter of less than $1,000. And, as predicted, they called me back the next day. Therefore, gentle readers, I am now driving THIS:

For less than I was paying to drive THIS:

Now, don’t get me wrong, I loved my little Honda (up until the engine blew up two weeks ago). But…this new car is just in a whole other league!

TMI Tuesdays

It’s time to answer the questions put forth by the folks at TMI Tuesdays! Even if you don’t want to play along, they are always looking for questions over there.

1. A relaxing vacation or an adventurous trip?

I’m gonna go with a relaxing vacation. Not that I am opposed to a little adventure, or wouldn’t mind a day or two of adventure thrown into the midst of a week or three of relaxation, but in my old age I have come to appreciate just being able to relax. Not much better than sleeping in, having leisurely meals, sipping a relaxing beverage or eight in the sun. And speaking of which, check out this little cabin I found for rent not far from me. I think a relaxing getaway may be in order soon:

2. Get a perfect nights sleep or have amazing sex?

I think I’d sleep pretty damn well after some amazing sex. But if Ihad to choose one or the other, amazing sex. Duh.

3. Be intimate with the lights on or off?

a little soft light is fine. I’m not confident enough to be under the full blaze of overhead lighting, but I like to see who  what I’m doing.

4. Your S/O be a terrible kisser who could always make you orgasm or an amazing kisser who could never make you orgasm?

wow that’s a tough one. If I absolutely had to choose, I guess I’d rather have an amazing kisser. I mean, you kiss more often than you have an orgasm, right?

5. Date someone much younger or much older than you?

Age really is a state of mind. I don’t want some vapid young thing who is only concerned with where the next party is, nor do I want some stuffy old fossil who’s gonna sit around popping  a forehead vein worrying about every little thing. (And as you all know, you can have an immature 50 year old or a stuffy 20 year old). So I prefer to date someone who is the same mental age that I am.

Bonus (as in optional): Which reality show would you be good at? Why?

Well, I know which ones I wouldn’t be good at–any of the ones that require me to eat bugs, sleep in the woods, or vie for the attention of a potential suitor with 40 others. Maybe I could be one of the Real Housewives. Just let a camera follow me around and record my boring life.

First Mish Mash of 2010!

1. So, the Honda dealership somehow managed to get my car back to me after working on it, basically, for two days. This worries me. They replaced 60-some individual parts. I basically  have no confidence in the car I loved now. So, trying really hard to decide if I should just trade it in or not. Test drove a few things over the weekend, including a BMW that I LOVE. Now, I live very near the United States BMW plant. Their employees get some great perks, including dirt cheap use of their products. So I’ve never wanted a BMW because everyone and their cleaning lady here has one. But, damn, this one I have picked out is purty! And drives like a dream. Mmmm…what to do, what to do?

2. Had a great New Year’s weekend. Rang in the new year at a house party, where something called Jim Jones punch nearly got the better of me. An old friend and his partner visited my little town for the weekend, was great catching up and showing them around. We had dinner at a Persian restaurant I’ve been wanting to try. Basically, there was very little on the menu that sounded familiar to me, but I tried a sampling of kabobs that were incredible—particularly something called a Kabob Torsh, which is beef tenderloin in a pomegranite and walnut marinade. Very good stuff! We did some barhopping before and after dinner. Had a great time, though at our last stop the old Honey and the new Sweetie (yes, faithful readers, there is one) came face to face. Awkward for all, but I guess it’s good to have that over with.

3. Had three showings of the Plastic Palace last week, including one who came back for a second look. I smell an offer…and I think 2010 is gonna be a great year so long as work stays steady enough that I can keep a paycheck. Still not seeing anything but the dimmest glimmer of that light at the end of the economic tunnel.

4. There’s no cable at my temporary residence, but my roomie has a huge collection of movies and TV shows on DVD. He has gotten me hooked on “How I Met Your Mother“…I love all the cast members, and the storylines are great–I’d call it the “Friends” of the 2000′s. Anyone else a fan?