I’ve fired up my much neglected Facebook and updated my LinkedIn. Boy, did I gather up a whole bunch of new people! With Facebook, it’s friends and new activity buddies (like Thrill the World people). With LinkedIn, some long lost coworkers and recent connections. I personally haven’t used my LinkedIn to full potential, I’m sure. The Former DemiBoss is a true goddess when it comes to these things. She’s a real connector in person and that carries into her life in the social media. I used to really hate it when people say, “I’m glad we could connect,” or “Let...
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Two things I love most about October: Halloween and beer. So far it hasn’t been a cold “fall”. Heck, it was like 78 when I got to work at 7:30 a.m. this morning! I think I will survive in my Princess Leia gitup after all. Then again, I still have the Jedi cloak from last year to keep me warm and still in theme. October is building up to be a busy one already. The Bus Party tomorrow is cancelled in lieu of the debate, so that free up a bit of time. Hopefully my newsletter will go to print...
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My most impulsive purchase of the year and my first ever full-made costume purchase finally arrived. Also, probably the most unique wedding present ever bought. I bought the costume set for my friend. The groom is a Star Wars fan and the bride is a quite a knock-out. Somehow, they never thought of dressing her in this. And I thought of it for them. A geeky good friend I am! While at it, I bought me one. Just in case somebody would invite us to a Halloween party this year, I would have something sexy to wear for a change. ...
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I don’t recall exactly the details of the conversation but I caught the new coworker looking at me funny. “It’s okay. I’m weird, I know,” I told her. “Oh, no, no. You’re not weird,” she sputtered. “Oh, no. It’s okay. I’m okay with weird. I embrace the weird. You’re not insulting me.” “No. I didn’t mean you’re weird. You’re not weird.” The girl was still trying. “Sweetie. It’s okay. I would be offended if you think I’m normal,” I ensured her. “Because normal is fucking boring.” I think the cowroker was a little startled at the F bomb, but she’ll...
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…figuratively and literally. It’s been a crazy week at work that ended with Talk Like A Pirate and bridal shower Friday in the office. I threw some mean party, y’all! Pirate by day and zombie by night, later on on Friday night, I trekked down to Irvine to practice with Thrill the World OC at Atomic Ballroom. They have a big group going. LA Team: We have to catch up! My right shoulder-neck muscles hated me. So did my thighs. (Lots of squats and deep knee bends in this dance!) Saturday, off to Brenda and Jon’s reception at Astor Classics. ...
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Ahoy me hearties! Me colors be raised this dawn! Updated: Captain Bubbles and the trusty Parrot Pat! Official Talk Like A Pirate instruction from the creator of the holiday, Capt’n Slappy and Ol’ Chumbucket. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cKCkbWDGwE] A favorite and very educational instruction video. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqMu6e5Dgtg]...
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