- Because I have loved the several Radiohead songs I have heard, I bought the album OK Computer. Seems like it won album of the year when it first came out. OK I am writing on my Computer that I am trying very hard to like it. I have not given up on it by any means, but I am still on the fence. I can tell you that it is NOT the album to listen to while running; I have tried. The only song on the album that works while running is "Fitter Happier," and that is just a trip. You don't wanna trip while running. I am very lyrics oriented, and I'm sorry but the guy just does not enunciate, which is part of his charm I guess, so I am listening right now while reading the lyrics. That is helping some. So far I only like "Exit Music (For a Film)," "Letdown," "The Tourist," and "No Surprises." Maybe I should have downloaded In Rainbows, but I have already heard most of the songs on there and like them. I wanted to try something new of theirs. What is the proper way of thinking here?
- Quotation of the day: "I have changed my views on same sex marriage; I want to marry Adam Lambert." --Jerry H.
- My birthday was Tuesday. I am 39. See here for a wonderful tribute written about me.
- Last night I went to upload my Arizona pics to my blog, but the cable doesn't fit into my camera anymore. I don't know what happened. So I got on the floor on my elbows and knees, stuck my butt up in the air, and whined like a baby.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Is OK OK?
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
woo hoo!
A coworker of mine asked me to please write an essay on woo-hoo, due to him at 1:00 yesterday afternoon. I started to do so, but while I was researching I came across an essay that I (even I!) couldn't top. Here it is (with a few small improvements), from http://everything2.com/index.pl?like_id=1349824&node_id=1349823&op=ilikeit:
A not quite ubiquitous but very commonly used phrase - most often in the Generation X age group (and younger) - alternate spelling "Whoo Hoo!".The literal translation approximates "I am quite pleased with my circumstances". The origin of this phrase has often been said to be Homer Simpson - but this is not entirely correct. Homer actually took a seldom used phrase and propelled it into widespread popularity among The Simpsons's viewing audience. It is usually pronounced almost as a single syllable. The tonality is almost always falsetto, and remains monotone until the last part of the phrase where the tone drops down quickly.
Beyond the apparent simplicity of the phrase, there are more subtle meanings and variations that distinguish it from other common near-synonyms such as "Yes!", "Alright!", and "Yeah Baby!". Woo Hoo is almost always used to express personal gain in some way rather than simple enjoyment of an observed event or circumstance such as a good football game, etc. Some examples may help to clarify the more subtle uses.
Appropriate uses
Inappropriate uses
None of these circumstances really has anything to do with something you have done, merely the observed misfortune or fortune of others. A real "Woo Hoo!" should be have personal meaning and intent to share happiness with those about you.
There is another side of "Woo Hoo!" which is darker and more subtle but quite useful as well - the sarcastic "Woo Hoo!" Said with a sardonic tone (and a period rather than an exclamation point), this simple phrase can communicate volumes to those you address. Essentially, you are saying that you are underwhelmed either with their response to you or with your current circumstances. Perhaps the most appropriate example of this use would be the following story:
Two friends, Nate and Tom were walking the streets of Washington DC late one night after an evening at an expensive restaurant. Nate had paid about two-hundred dollars for the meal by credit card with the Tom promising to pay him back in cash later. They decided to take a shortcut through a back street to their destination, and were accosted by a rough-looking but reasonably calm man who held them at gunpoint and quietly demanded their cash. As they pulled the money from their wallets, Tom paused, handed his cash to Nate, and said "Here, Nate. There's the hundred bucks I owe you."
ahem - woo hoo.
A not quite ubiquitous but very commonly used phrase - most often in the Generation X age group (and younger) - alternate spelling "Whoo Hoo!".The literal translation approximates "I am quite pleased with my circumstances". The origin of this phrase has often been said to be Homer Simpson - but this is not entirely correct. Homer actually took a seldom used phrase and propelled it into widespread popularity among The Simpsons's viewing audience. It is usually pronounced almost as a single syllable. The tonality is almost always falsetto, and remains monotone until the last part of the phrase where the tone drops down quickly.
Beyond the apparent simplicity of the phrase, there are more subtle meanings and variations that distinguish it from other common near-synonyms such as "Yes!", "Alright!", and "Yeah Baby!". Woo Hoo is almost always used to express personal gain in some way rather than simple enjoyment of an observed event or circumstance such as a good football game, etc. Some examples may help to clarify the more subtle uses.
Appropriate uses
- You finally work up the courage to ask out a gorgeous girl in your Chemistry class. You call her with your roommates waiting to see what happens - she accepts!
- You make a daring frontal attack in Unreal Tournament II at a LAN party - you skillfully beat the odds and deploy crushing defeat on the opposing force, bringing your team to victory!
- After the 300-yard walk over a broken boulder field in Hawaii you brave the icy waters of The Blue Pool hidden at the southwest tip of Maui. You plunge into the frigid darkness and swim sleekly under the pool's surface, coming up under the waterfall at the other side of the pool!
As you can see, the most common usage is a spontaneous public expression of delight in your good fortune, in a successful outcome, in a difficult accomplishment, or in anticipation of an impending reward. The phrase is meant to share your personal joy with those around you, or to announce your pleasure in front of opponents in a non-gloating way (Additional actions may change this to actual gloating.) It is useful to examine circumstances as well where a loud "Woo Hoo!" may not be appropriate.
Inappropriate uses
- You are trying to catch the same taxi as another guy - while running, he trips and breaks an ankle.
- You are playing an intense game of Risk and one of your opponents wipes out the other.
- Your roommate asks out a cute coed and she says yes.
- You are watching an action movie in a crowded theater - the bad guy in the film gets shot by the good guy.
None of these circumstances really has anything to do with something you have done, merely the observed misfortune or fortune of others. A real "Woo Hoo!" should be have personal meaning and intent to share happiness with those about you.
There is another side of "Woo Hoo!" which is darker and more subtle but quite useful as well - the sarcastic "Woo Hoo!" Said with a sardonic tone (and a period rather than an exclamation point), this simple phrase can communicate volumes to those you address. Essentially, you are saying that you are underwhelmed either with their response to you or with your current circumstances. Perhaps the most appropriate example of this use would be the following story:
Two friends, Nate and Tom were walking the streets of Washington DC late one night after an evening at an expensive restaurant. Nate had paid about two-hundred dollars for the meal by credit card with the Tom promising to pay him back in cash later. They decided to take a shortcut through a back street to their destination, and were accosted by a rough-looking but reasonably calm man who held them at gunpoint and quietly demanded their cash. As they pulled the money from their wallets, Tom paused, handed his cash to Nate, and said "Here, Nate. There's the hundred bucks I owe you."
ahem - woo hoo.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
do cats have nose boogers?
Mood meter:
from Jeff Buckley's (and others') "Hallelujah". Bathsheba!
Do cats have nose boogers?
Lyric of the day:
well your faith was strong but you needed proof
you saw her bathing on the roof
her beauty and the moonlight overthrew you
she tied you to her kitchen chair
she broke your throne and she cut your hair
and from your lips she drew the hallelujah
from Jeff Buckley's (and others') "Hallelujah". Bathsheba!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
a kick for each
Mood meter:
My hair, and therefore my whole face, are sad because I found out hair extensions cost $2,000, not the $250 I have.
House finale rocked, did it not? One of those things where you want to go back and watch the past two episodes over again and kick yourself once for each hint you missed.
I ran 3.5 miles today, Lindy. I'm doing this training thing, at least for today. And maybe tomorrow. Gaining weight though. Is this some sort of cosmic trick?
My hair, and therefore my whole face, are sad because I found out hair extensions cost $2,000, not the $250 I have.House finale rocked, did it not? One of those things where you want to go back and watch the past two episodes over again and kick yourself once for each hint you missed.
I ran 3.5 miles today, Lindy. I'm doing this training thing, at least for today. And maybe tomorrow. Gaining weight though. Is this some sort of cosmic trick?
Monday, May 11, 2009
I won $250
Mood meter:
Saturday Aubrey and I were at the store. The cashier heard Aubrey calling me Mom. The cashier said that she had thought we were sisters and then continued to express her amazement that I was Aubrey's mother. Ah, it does a person good to hear such loveliness. *smug smile*
Check out this email I got:
It does a person good to hear such loveliness. Perhaps I should start another poll on how I should use the money. I am considering using it for part of a marble floor for my entry way, hair extensions, groceries, or a plane ticket. I really have no idea. Your vote helps.
Saturday Aubrey and I were at the store. The cashier heard Aubrey calling me Mom. The cashier said that she had thought we were sisters and then continued to express her amazement that I was Aubrey's mother. Ah, it does a person good to hear such loveliness. *smug smile*Check out this email I got:
Hi Kimberly –
You won a $250.00 Visa Gift Card for completing the
FLIK Survey!!!
Congrats and give me a call on Monday to arrange to
pick it up.
Have a great weekend,
Carla Post
It does a person good to hear such loveliness. Perhaps I should start another poll on how I should use the money. I am considering using it for part of a marble floor for my entry way, hair extensions, groceries, or a plane ticket. I really have no idea. Your vote helps.
Friday, May 8, 2009
half marathon?
So my friend Lindy in Utah is trying to talk me into running this half marathon with her around Labor Day. Pluses: weight loss. being able to brag that I did it. general sense of accomplishment and well being brought on by heavy duty exercise. Minuses: pain. injury. almighty physical and psychological struggle with the old self. possible failure. high altitude and jet lag in Utah.
Should I do it? Fly to Utah to do it, or run one at home? Train just to train? Forget about it and stick to my regular workout schedule? See the poll at the right and chime in.
Should I do it? Fly to Utah to do it, or run one at home? Train just to train? Forget about it and stick to my regular workout schedule? See the poll at the right and chime in.
She's 39
She's 39 and bursting in bloom, a great flower of a woman. She's one of my very favorite people in the whole world, and I love her fiercely. It's Jennifer Meekins. Wish her happy birthday with me!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
*House spoilers*
Mood meter:
Good but not great: watermelon, snow ice cream, the second X-Files movie, playing the flute, caffeine free diet coke, broccoli, Fringe, Chips Ahoy, Little Debbies, turnips, sweet pickles, books by Jodi Picoult, twitter, dandelions, white boards, the color blue, walking for exercise, the US postal system, Shopper's food store, Tylenol, scented soaps, modern art, Froots, raspberry sorbet, orange soda, opera, O.A.R, blunt tip scissors, 1% milk, chinchillas
House last night blew my mind. I could gush and gush, but I will just post a few pictures and let them do the talking. Warning: don't look if you find kissing icky. I personally don't find it icky. Especially when it's 5 years in the making. Or 20 years, depending on how you gauge it. Go Cuddy go! And yay for detox!House
Good but not great: watermelon, snow ice cream, the second X-Files movie, playing the flute, caffeine free diet coke, broccoli, Fringe, Chips Ahoy, Little Debbies, turnips, sweet pickles, books by Jodi Picoult, twitter, dandelions, white boards, the color blue, walking for exercise, the US postal system, Shopper's food store, Tylenol, scented soaps, modern art, Froots, raspberry sorbet, orange soda, opera, O.A.R, blunt tip scissors, 1% milk, chinchillas
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