Girl you know it's true...

Okay, so this whole Ashlee Simpson lip-synching thing is just too freakin funny. For those of you who haven't seen it, you can download the clip here: http://media.ebaumsworld.com/index.php?e=ashlee-snl.wmv

It's worth it just for the "hoe-down" dance.

-ry

PS. If that link doesn't work, it's because my band gave me the wrong link... ;)

TGIF!

No, the title of this post does not refer to the Friday night ABC line-up featuring such heavy hitters as "Full House" and "Perfect Strangers" but rather to my unmitigated happiness that today is in fact the last work day of the week! Okay, I realize that was a pretty wordy sentence... forgive me. I was buried under about ten years' worth of Federal Regulations relating to the Fair Debt Collection Act this morning, and the legal-ese is just starting to wear off. :)

Some thoughts of the day...

For my Michigan friends who haven't seen it yet, check out this site: www.sospublius.org
It will give you a copy of the ballot that you'll be voting on so that you can research the candidates and issues and be an informed voter. Some of the candidates have links to their sites, but you have to search a little deeper to find out more about the others. (If you're voting in my neighborhood and need info, let me know and I'll hook you up). If you don't know where to start, check with some organizations that you support and see which candidates they're endorsing. This is by far one of the most crucial elections of our lifetimes, so please take it seriously! The whole, "my vote doesn't matter" thing just doesn't fly with me. If you don't vote, you not only lose the right to complain about what's going on in our country, but you're also giving up a right that many people fought and died for. Even with the electoral college (which is another story in itself) being able to exercise your right to vote is part of what makes this country great. Don't take it for granted. I'll step down from my soap-box now...

How excited am I to go see "Friday Night Lights" tonight? It was an awesome book... I can only hope they do it justice.

The Red Sox's inspriational song "We Believe" is one of the funniest things I've ever heard. Seriously, the cheeze factor is off the charts on this one, and this is coming from someone who would actually sing along to the Red Wings' "We Got the Cup". I like the sentiment though. Here's hoping the Sox break the curse... if they can do it, the Lions can't be far behind. :)

"Lost" is a great new show. Anything that brings back any of the characters from "Party of Five" has the chance for greatness in my book. Besides, it sort of has an "X-files" vibe to it. Two thumbs up.

If I don't get my Bar results soon, I may have a meltdown. What's taking them so long? It's been approximately 95 days and 53 minutes since the test ended. (But who's counting?) I know the scores are sitting on some jackass's desk and they're laughing about keeping in suspense every day. Oh, shit... they're going to find this site somehow and accidentally "lose" my scores. Goddamnit. Better find a new career...

-ry

PS. Quote of the Day (From a 6 year old I know): "I would vote for John Kerry because I think he has some new ideas, and it's always nice to listen to people with new ideas."

Song of the Day

I'm nominating Warning Sign by Coldplay as today's Song of the Day. It defintely matches the dreary weather... Actually, for the record, the whole CD is awesome. Add Chris Martin to the list of musicians (ie. Dave Matthews, John Mayer, Bono) who aren't really all that good looking, but seem much better looking because of the awesome music they write. :)

-ry

Old Friends

So, I was thinking today... is there some sort of "friend" X-factor that stays strong with some people and that just disappears with others? I have friends who I barely see, yet when I talk to them, I'm immediately transported back to the times when we hung out all the time and our conversation is like nothing's changed. Then there are other friends that when I talk to or hear from them, it feels like there are a million miles between us, or at least a million years between who we were when we were friends and who we are now. It makes me really sad that some of these people really were there for me in important times, people who I thought would always be a part of my life, and now the best we can do with each other is small talk. I wonder if the friend X factor can ever be revived or if growing apart from people is just a part of life...

Okay, I just re-read that and it sounded a little deep... Sorry about that. Go Sox.

-ry

To My Boss, the Pack Rat

Some of the many questions I wish I could ask, but won't (because I like being able to buy food and pay my bills)...

Why did you save your law school books? Do you think the 70's laws are still good? Is it some kind of nostalgia thing? Trust me, no one's gonna look at them... I could give you mine if they're some kind of security blanket. At least they're up to date... and in pretty good condition. Some of them have never even been opened!

Is it really necessary to have 3,254 different kinds of tea in our cupboard when I've worked here for a year and a half and have never seen anyone drink tea? Are they in case the Queen stops by for some advice on selling Buckingham Palace?

Did you notice that when I told you I'd be putting some things in the "to be filed" pile, they "accidentally" ended up in the shredding box? Side note: when I say "I'll take care of it" it is code for "I'll throw it away."

Where did you get the idea that you should save every hand-out from every conference you've ever gone to in the last 20 years? When the conference binder cover is florsecent pink and aqua and has flamingos all over it, it's probably out of date.

Why do we have wrapping paper and ribbons? This is a law office, not the gift wrap department at Hudson's.

I spent an hour today reorganizing the office supplies in the new office, and if you mess them up, I'm quitting. No joke.

- ry

Note:

To the pseudo-hippie/fiona apple wannabe masquerading as my office assistant:

No, it's not OK for you to interrupt me every five minutes even if you put on a fake smile and act like you're just being friendly. I don't have time for your mindless questions like, "Your note says to mail this letter, do I need to put a stamp on it too?" or "How do I seal this Fed-Ex envelope?" or "Does it matter if I put the fax face up or face down?" or "How was your weekend?"...

It doesn't matter if you print our copy of letters on green or blue paper, if you file the bills in the front or the back of the file or if you put the husband or wife's name first into our client database. I don't care what time of day you switch from saying "Good Morning" to "Good Afternoon". Just answer the damn phone, give me my freakin messages, and stay the hell out of my office. Some people have work to do.

-ry

PS. No, I do not want any of your rice crackers, soy nuts or non-dairy "cheese." I eat people food like the rest of us.

Things I've learned from TV

So, I was back to work today, but last week while watching more tv than any one person should, a few things occured to me...

TV couples who aren't together are much more compelling and cuter than those who are (with the small exception of Paul and Jamie on "Mad About You" and Cliff & Claire Huxtable). Think about it... Mulder & Scully, Joey & Pacey, Ross & Rachel (in the old days) and my most recent favorite, Josh & Donna on the West Wing.

Speaking of the West Wing... is there anyone who doubts that if Jed Bartlet were on the ballot next month he'd win by a landslide?

All of the Golden Girls are funnier than hell. I defy you to prove me otherwise.

The most annoying/disturbing recent ad campaign are those Travelocity commercials featuring the gnome who talks in a bizzare "British" accent (is it British? I don't really know, but it's wierd nonetheless). The one where the people are going at it while the gnome is in the room? Creepy... It's right up there with that one for levitra or something where the old dude has blue devil horns while his wife looks at some slutty outfit in the store window. Ewww...

"The Real World" these days bears little to no resemblance to the original. Do these kids get a memo on how to act like the "drunken frat boy" or the "rich little white girl" before or after the casting process? On a side note, at what point do former cast-members have to get a real job and stop appearing on the Road Rules/Real World challenge/Battle of the sexes or whatever? They should be required by law to get a real job. For real. Let's get Congress on it ASAP.

Dr. Phil is one smart cookie. I'm serious.

-ry