A Much Loved Coworker was showing a visitor our office when she stopped by Nhien’s office to look out the window. It was one of those days when LA was gloomy and hazy. MLC told the visitor, “Usually, Nhien has the best view here. But today it’s kind of skanky out.” We all nodded. “Wait. MLC, did you just say the weather is skanky?” “Yeah. It’s all icky out there. Why?” “Sweetie, I don’t think skanky means what you think it means any more these days.” “It’s not?” * MLC and another coworker dude huddled at my cubicle to vent. ...
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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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Support Banned Book Week, y’all! About time we stop those crazy nutcases from burning them books! According to the ALA, here are the “10 Most Challenged Books of 2007†with the reasons why they were challenged. 1) “And Tango Makes Three,†by Justin Richardson/Peter Parnell Reasons: Anti-Ethnic, Sexism, Homosexuality, Anti-Family, Religious Viewpoint, Unsuited to Age Group 2) The Chocolate War,†by Robert Cormier Reasons: Sexually Explicit, Offensive Language, Violence 3) “Olive’s Ocean,†by Kevin Henkes Reasons: Sexually Explicit and Offensive Language 4) “The Golden Compass,†by Philip Pullman Reasons: Religious Viewpoint 5) “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,†by Mark Twain...
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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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*Warning: Gross Girly Girl Content* Out of respect for my manly man readers, ladies, please highlight the following content to continue. We’re discussing navigation of the crimson waves here, fellas. Don’t say I didn’t warn you! So, ladies. Ready to give me some girly advice? I’ve just switched up my Pills for the past two months. The side effects so far have been minor weight gain and, to my husband’s rejoice, a little bit of boobage. Also to Brandon’s rejoice, the mood swing is gone.However, the cramps have gotten worse. It used to be a mild pain, enough to let...
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