Sappy Crap. Pity Party, Table for One, Please.

I think I'm too sensitive sometimes. I mean, by gender, I'm already predisposed to a certain amount of sensitivity. But couple that with the fact that I'm a Pisces (which by the way, I don't get all wrapped up in astrology or that kind of stuff, but I do find that certain characteristics of people's "signs" are true, whether it just be a self-fulfilling prophecy or something other), and you can run across a very sensitive girl at times. Take for instance, this weekend.

Friday night, I went to dinner with my family. As it happened, only the women were able to come to dinner, so it was me, my mother, my grandmother, my aunt, and my cousin, who is my age and we grew up like sisters. We were having a good time together, because rarely do we get to have a "girl's dinner", and my mom was discussing my sister's upcoming wedding - the planning that's involved, the arrangements, the showers, the registry, etc. Now, as I've alluded to in my past posts, this wedding has been somewhat of a strain on me. Not only am I not very fond of my sister's choice of husband, but also, the fact that my younger sister's getting married before me bugs me. Anyway, all of the sudden, my grandmother looks at me and says in her gentille Southern accent, "Well, Kara, see what all you're missing out on?"

Now, I know my grandmother didn't mean to hurt my feelings. But she did. As if I was supposed to go, "Ohhh, so THIS is what I'm missing out on!? Well, now that I KNOW what's involved when you get married, well, let me see if the waiter's available and we can begin planning mine immediately. Thank goodness you're around to point out the fact that I'm not, that I'm 'missing out', and with my new-found understanding, I'll just take whoever shows up next and expresses any kind of interest in me. What would I have done without you, grandmother?"

But instead of spouting off something ugly and disrespectful in my defense as my blood started to boil and tears began to well up in my eyes, I just darted my cold, intense eyes at her in a flash, then, disgruntled, looked down at my salad and shoved a mouthful of lettuce and croutons in my mouth to keep quiet. The table fell silent, as no one knew what to say to make the situation any easier. Grandmother, of course, was oblivious.

Ok, so maybe I shouldn't have taken it so hard. She's 80, afterall, and when you get that old, crap just comes out of your mouth without thinking. So maybe I shouldn't have been so sensitive about the situation, but I can't help it. I can't help but feel a certain amount of uneasiness, and a certain amount of pressure, that I'll be the only one not married. I am, afterall, a girl.

My Boss Quit

Tomorrow's his last day.

Well, that didn't take long.

Buh-bye.

Congratulations Are In Order

Too bad the order of congratulations AREN'T in order:

To my younger cousin Andrew and his new wife, Katrina (who recently eloped to Hawaii) - Congratulations on the baby and now on your new marriage. The order's a bit flipflopped, but may the pregnacy be well and your marriage blissful.

and

To my sister who went for her wedding dress fitting this past weekend - you looked stunningly beautiful! I support and love you. ALWAYS. XO

Of course, typically the older cousin (me) and older sister (me) should theoretically get married before her younger cousin/younger sister, it's not how it worked out for me. (yeah, I know I'm selfish to think about me at this time, but hey, it's MY blog, where else CAN I be selfish?)

Internet: I Need Help

I know most of you are thinking, "yes, Kara, we've been telling you that for months now, so here's a card to my psychiatrist, give her a call", but that's not what I mean. Here's the question:

Ted's short for Theodore, what's Ned short for?

So True After Only Three Questions!

Your Personality Is

Guardian (SJ) You are sensible, down to earth, and goal oriented. Bottom line, you are good at playing by the rules. You tend to be dominant - and you are a natural leader. You are interested in rules and order. Morals are important to you. A hard worker, you give your all at whatever you do. You're very serious, and people often tell you to lighten up. In love, you tend to take things carefully and slowly. At work, you are suited to almost any career - but you excel in leadership positions. With others, you tend to be polite and formal. As far as looks go, you are traditionally attractive. You take good care of yourself. On weekends, you tend to like to do organized activities. In fact, you often organize them!

The Three Question Personality Test

Must Be the Southern Charm

Your Seduction Style: The Charmer

You're a master at intimate conversation and verbal enticement. You seduce with words, by getting people to open up to you. By establishing this deep connection quickly, people feel under your power. And then you've got them exactly where you want them!

What Is Your Seduction Style?

Which too often means I don't anymore.

Yeah, I Know

It's been a while since I wrote something. You must be bored silly visiting my site and seeing nothing new. Not that you depend on me for your sole source of entertainment. Thank goodness. I'll write soon. Maybe this weekend. Maybe not. Keep you on pins and needles waiting anxiously for my next post. And if you are waiting anxiously, then may I politely say that you need to get a life.

Livin' in High Cotton

Alabama wins the Cotton Bowl 13 - 10 Over Texas Tech

"Texas Tech quarterback Cody Hodges (10) is tackled by Alabama linebacker DeMeco Ryans (35) in the first quarter of the Cotton Bowl football game Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, in Dallas. "

"'By far they were the fastest defense we played all year," Texas Tech senior quarterback Cody Hodges said. "

"Tech head coach Mike Leach called the Tide's defensive speed "significant" in slowing down his offense, which averaged 42 points per game coming in." (but could only score 10 against the Tide...)

I'll now happily go into college football hibernation until late August. Nothing else really happens during the months of January - August anyway, right?

Working Girl

I really don't wanna work anymore. I've just decided. Okay, maybe not JUST decided. I just got promoted (note to self, post about that in the next few days) which I'm very proud of, but that's not satisfying enough to make me actually LIKE working. I mean, I merely work to put food on the floor for my dog. It pays the bills. I don't LOVE it. Can't someone just win the lottery and send me a check every month? Please? I'll um, walk your dog while you're off traveling the globe. I'll dust off your Faberge eggs. I'll shine your Rolex collection. Wait, that's all WORK, isn't it? Nevermind. Just send me the check once a month and we can call it even. (yes, even) See how easy I am to work with?

It's Over

And I'm so glad! I hope it was merry!

What's the best or worst gift that you got this year?

What gift did you want but didn't get?

I Bet He Wears a Pocket Protector

Who talks like this??? Below is an email chain I exchanged with a guy at work. Maybe I'm jumping to conclusions, but I bet he was on the Math Team in high school, and I'm pretty sure he didn't go to prom...

Subject: FW 49

Hi Kara -
I understand that you're our new contact for Marketing. If you have some time FW 49, I'd like to introduce myself and give you an idea of our product marketing plan we have for 2006.

Thanks in advance, and happy holidays!
Scott
Program Manager

My response:

Hi Scott,

You are correct, I am the new Marketing Manager. I’d love to schedule some time to go over your plans for 2006 as it pertains to your product, and wouldn’t mind a little pk (product knowledge) class on those products as well. Being new to the team, I’m not as up to speed on all of the products we sell and market. I’m not exactly sure what FW 49 is, but I keep my calendar in Outlook if you want to schedule us some time to get together.

Thanks and I look forward to meeting with you soon!
Kara

His response:

Hi Kara.

FW 49 means Fiscal Week 49, which is the week of Jan 2 - 8 on your calendar. Why don't I look at your calendar that week and we can settle on a date & time? I can plan to give you a product review as well.

Look forward to working with you!
Thanks-
Scott

He talks in Fiscal Weeks??? What, did he get married in FW 24? Was his first child born in FW 9?

I hope all of you are having a great FW 47!

Oh, and Happy Holidays in FW 47 and 48!

Hittin' the Bottle

Looks like Blitzen's blitzed again...

A Romp in the Snow

Gives a whole new meaning to "snow balls".

Rudolph's Revenge

I have a sick sense of humor...

An "EX-mas" Card

Don't you think that being broken up for 2 years with an ex-boyfriend AND the fact that he's now married to someone else should get you off of his sister's Christmas card mailing list? Just asking what the cut-off point and/or rules and regulations of that should be because I continue to get Christmas cards from my ex's sister.

I guess I really can't blame her. I'd like me better than what he's currently got, too. At least she knows he screwed up.

An Ugly Epidemic

Out and about at Christmas parties and shopping for gifts, I’ve noticed a lot of attractive men lately dating some very not-so attractive women. Do these men know the ramifications of what they’re doing? Why, they’re watering down the attractive people population, that’s what they’re doing! This is my theory on what happens:

Attractive man dates unattractive woman.
As a result, attractive woman resorts to dating unattractive man because all of the attractive men are taken.
Unbalanced couples start having children.
End result = a population of average-looking kids.

Now c’mon guys. It’s up to you. The fate of the attractive population is in your hands. Step up! Realize you’re an attractive person, that you CAN date an attractive woman, and go. date. her! Marry her! Have kids! We cannot let some insecurities on your part water down the attractive people gene pool, now can we?

Whoville or the Start of Something Like It

Alright. My parents bought and brought over my fresh cut, CHRISTMAS tree and Christmas decorations so I'll be decorating afterall. I'm far from done (still need to hang ornaments), but it's a start. I even have my Christmas cat and Christmas dogs (the lesser known but most handsome of all reindeers is mine, "Santa" is my parent's dog, and the pretty elf is my sister's).

The Stockings Aren't Hung By the Chimney - Just Yet

If you don't decorate for Christmas, does that automatically make you a Grinch?

Since I didn't decorate for Halloween, did that make me a Wench?

Just checking.

Frosty's Favorite Girl

They'll Melt in Your Hands

LOST

Really?

ANOTHER rerun? I love it, but if you don't keep my interest with more than 1 or 2 more new shows, I'm about to get lost.