I like snow. I do not like snow here. Seriously, it snowed Friday and Saturday. Some neighborhoods (Hi TRgirl and Randy!) are still not plowed out.

If I had a plow, I go around to these neighborhoods and plow. And then take up donations. I think it would work.

PB had LASIK yesterday. (I didn’t take him; his roommate did.) Apparently when you take someone for LASIK, you can watch the procedure. I would have opted out. Eyes freak me out. (Seriously, it’s taken me this long in life to be able to put drops in my eyes.)

Oh, the snow totally messed up my Christmas shopping. Although, since my family isn’t celebrating until the 27th, I have a few extra days.

But I do have a two-page to do list for before Christmas. Yes, the eye twitch is back.
Last night I had my birthday dinner with TRgirl and Randy. They gave me a Nano, which I’ve been wanting for the gym. Now I can lift and listen to music!

Of course, right now I can only do legwork.

Jasper long ago decided that it is his job to protect the house from paper. This is why when you come over my house around Christmas time you find presents in the bathroom. And Jasper trying to open the bathroom door.

Have you seen the PSA on CBS suggesting that men get their wives/girlfriends pap smears for Christmas? Dear CBS and men: No. Just no.

And now for the Text message of the year* award: “Freshly showered trying to blow dry my boxers…”

*Yes, I realize there are still 9 days left this year. But really, that cannot be beaten. Let’s face facts.

If you are invited to a holiday meal and are put in charge of mashed potatoes, please tell me if you plan on bringing instant mashed potatoes. I will then make the potatoes myself. In addition to the three pies and sweet potato casserole. Because really? They are not that difficult, not that expensive, and seriously, it’s Thanksgiving dinner. And instant mashed potatoes suck.

(Secret: You can buy both frozen and refrigerated mashed potatoes that are quite decent if you really are that incapable of mashing potatoes.)

Do not mistake the leftover canned pumpkin for the leftover sweet potato casserole the Monday after Thanksgiving. You will be very disappointed.

Yesterday the horse I fell off of when I broke my ankle colicked. They couldn’t save him. He was a good horse.

Two weeks ago, Orion knocked a bottle of tequila off of the top of the cabinets (which is where I keep my liquor) and somehow also managed to knock two of my good wine glasses to the floor. They were in a cabinet. The first thing I did was cry.

I got a new (to me) computer a few weeks ago. (PB’s company had gotten a huge donation of them and was selling them cheap.) I had it for 2 days before I broke it. Good thing I have a personal tech support guy.

Someone un-friended me on facebook this week. I only know because I had been at 200 friends. I’m not upset about it, especially considering I have no idea who it was. I hide a lot of people on my friends list.

But not you. You are not hidden. Promise!

Text message of the week: “I just saw a student walking across campus in tights. No skirt. Tights are not pants! Also, it’s cold!”

It’s Random Tuesday. Go visit Keely and read all about it.

So, today is Election Day here in the States and Virginia is one of the two states with gubernatorial elections. I went, I voted. Why are there people outside the polling place campaigning? Is voting an impulse buy sort of thing? Like, hey, I was going to vote for this guy, but your clearly non-biased flier has made me change my mind.

My favorite thing about Election Day? Starting tomorrow we get a respite from political ads.

Did you know Aspercreme can help reduce bruises? I did not, but now I do. How did I learn this? My admin told me. Because she uses it on her horses. (Apparently illegal in top-level equestrian competition.)

I wish I could use Pandora at work. But, no streaming audio.

Text of the week: “I loved the Mexican food. Baby, not so much. I am cooking yet another anti-chips and salsa [last name].”

Every day my boss brings in edamame. Every day he says, “Don’t steal my edamame!” Fact: I have never stolen his edamame. I have never stolen anyone’s edamame. Also, I don’t eat food that is not mine.

All of the down in my comforter has migrated to one side. No, it’s not moved from the top to the bottom. It’s moved from the left to the right. I don’t know either.

Heat pumps are the worst invention ever. In fact, they should be called tepid air pumps. There is no heat. My house is never warm. I mean, sure, the thermostat says 65, but it is not warm.

I’ll bet I can return the fan to storage now.

I’m pretty sure that I just agreed to go apple picking to celebrate a friend’s birthday. Apple picking? I don’t even like apples all that much.

Well, except with cheese. Mmm. Cheese.

Funniest IM line of the week: “brb I have to yell at someone”

f a trooper suddenly pulls on to the road in front of you to pull someone over, don't fall in line behind him once he's started pulling said person over. What are you, helping?

One time I amazed a friend of mine by making French Toast. This was not a “Hey, you cooked?” amazement (because I can and do cook) but amazement over the fact that French Toast could be made at home.

If I’m vague about what my plans are, it’s because I don’t want to tell you them.

Sometimes my cats annoy the crap out of me. Aren’t you cats? Shouldn’t you be OK with not being all up in my face all the time?

Monkey can finally say my name. Well, it’s close. A hell of a lot closer than “Ah-da,” which is what Goose used to call me.

I see no reason to buy food storage containers that are not Gladware.

Why does my iPod decide things like, “Today, I feel like playing Metallica. A lot.” I mean, other days it’s Sara McLachlan, but seriously, it’s weird.

In case you are wondering, I will not be getting a swine flu vaccination. I have my reasons.

I just made an appointment to get Jasper his steroid shot. Which he gets at least every other month. The vet's office didn't want to make the appointment for Thursday because his vet doesn't work that day. a.) Jasper does not particularly like that vet (apparently Dr. Kitterman is no Dr. Sullivan) and b.) I just want a vet that can give him a shot. Which, since he's a cat and it's a subcutaneous shot, is all of them.

I wish I knew less about John and Kate than I do. But, I don't think it's my fault. I am not seeking out the information.

No matter what Apple tries to tell you, limos are expensive.

Planet Earth is absolutely fascinating, and lucky for you the Discovery Channel is replaying it.

Also? Trinny and Susannah. Trinny and Susannah!

On my list of things to check on when I move: Where is the dumpster, exactly? Because currently I have to drive to the dumpster. Sucktastic.

Best text of the week: "Bear just had his hand almost eaten by a catfish and then peed on it to neutralize the venom of his mangled hand (sic). OK... that's kind of badass."

You can find more randomness over at The Unmom.

So, I haven't really been inspired to blog lately. Just, not much really going on. I mean, there is a lot, but nothing I want to talk about here. Anyway, saw this over at Janet's and thought I'd participate, because, hey, I can do some random thoughts.

• What is up with companies trying to sell me things by freaking me out? First Burger King, with the creepy king guy (BTW, Bud does a really good impression of him) and now Geico with the money with the eyes. Really? This is not the way to get me to buy your product.
• Not that I go to Burger King. Or am unhappy with my current insurer.
• Bill the hurricane is threatening my weekend plans. HATE.
• Apple isn't helping either.
• PB went to Busch Gardens today. I am stuck at work.
• I told someone I did not want to see The Time Traveler's Wife and she looked at me as if I should thus be made to turn in my uterus.
• I leave for vacation in less than a month. I got the confirmation paperwork yesterday. Cannot wait. Labor day week is a good week to go (no kids), but it also means that everyone takes their vacation before you and you have to hear all about it.
• I now have wireless in my house. Is awesome.
• My FM transmitter for my iPod fell apart yesterday. (I'm fairly certain the motherboard is not supposed to be visible.) I went to Best Buy and they gave me the internet price on the one I wanted. Pays to shop the internet first.
• Hurricane Bill.