Stay tuned for this train wreck......

Remember this chick from Rock of Love 2? Yep, Daisy is getting her own VH1 reality-lookin' for love-show.....god bless you VH1. This is going to be GLORIOUS!! Check out the site for Daisy of Love. I think they could have come up with a better name for the show, but whatever.
Check out the cast photo. This is gonna be good. VH1 describes the cast as coming from all walks of life.....meatheads, garage band members, and a set of blonde-haired Swedish triplets. You know who else is one of the cast members? 12-pack from I Love New York fame. Apparently 12-pack didn't get the memo that he needed to blend back in to the woodwork, your 15 minutes is up buddy. I think this guy is going to be my favorite character though. Let me introduce you to Weasel. I assume he falls under the "Meathead" category. He probably won't last past the third episode.

And the icing on the cake? Riki Rachtman is hosting the show! What happened to you man? I used to idolize you when I was a young lass, you peaked while hosting Headbangers Ball. Or maybe you peaked during your guest appearance in the Guns'n'Roses November Rain video. Ooooh, maybe there will be a twist at the end and Daisy will end up eliminating everyone and picking Riki Rachtman as her Daisy of Love??

Set your DVR's for Sunday, April 26th, 9pm Pacific Standard Time. You can thank me later.

Sick Day........

To use one of my favorite Mike Mabie phrases, I feel like crap in a crap basket. I don't think I have ever had the flu. Sure, a bad cold, but the flu? Not so much. Fever, chills, a cough that doesn't quit, and a snot box that is chock-a-block, it sucks! I have been parked on the couch since noon on Tuesday. I tried to make it through the work day on Tuesday, but I failed, miserably. And I'm glad I did because once I got home, shit escalated, quickly.

Things I have been doing on my sick days:
1. Catching up on my DVR'd stories....Gossip Girl, Family Guy, SNL, My Boys, etc. "Episode 420" of Family Guy is one of the best I've seen in awhile. Unfortunately, laughing triggers massive coughing. But it was worth it.
2. Making a list of possible future blog post ideas. My 2009 goal of posting 2 to 3 times each week hasn't quite happened. What can I say? I need to lead a more intriguing existence. I did have an interesting exchange happen the other night at the George & Dragon. Not blog appropriate. Ask me about it and I will divulge.
3. Found out what QHT and ICBYASOODTH mean, courtesy of Casey. QHT = quality hang time. ICBYASOODTH = I can't believe you are sick on our day to hang. I was really looking forward to hanging out with Casey and Kim today, as it is a sometimes Wednesday tradition, but alas. Maybe next week?
4. Organizing my scrap stuff for Scrap Fest 2009 that is going to go down this weekend in Chelan. Colleen, Gina, and I are going to get our scrap on this Saturday at a store in Chelan. Crossing my fingers for sunshine. And looking forward to a weekend out of town.
5. Assaulting Frank with love and affection. He isn't used to having me lounge around on the couch all day in a pool of my own filthy tissues. He is a little freaked out right now. He's pacing.
6. Wondering where I can get myself one of those "Your Hummer Sucks" bumper stickers. I am usually not one for car art, but that one? That one I can stand behind.
7. Checking out that guy in downtown Ballard with the eye patch and the crazy ZZ-top-esque beard. Living in Ballard, you see quite the plethora of crusty maritime men, this particular sea man was on the crustier side. Almost like a barnicle. How does one end up with an eye patch anyway? I want details. Was it from a crazy fishing accident where a fish hook swung back at him and snagged him on the eye ball?

Random sick day thoughts.........:
1. Russell Crowe? Not attractive. Not since Gladiator anyway. He looks much better with short hair.
2. Those women on Real Housewives of New York City? Crazy. Kelly bugs, big time.
3. Can someone cough so hard their lungs bleed?
4. I need a tan. Badly. Would it be too Hulk Hogan of me to purchase my own personal sun bed?
5. Speaking of Hulk Hogan, my arms are totally ripped! If I could only get rid of this 1/2 inch fat layer covering these wicked pythons, then we'd have something.
6. "Sick" smell is gross. Laying around the house all day in your own vapors is nasty.
7. How does one "wet nurse" a bunny? Casey--can you ask Jamie about this and get back to me? Thanks.

Believe me when I say I'd f*ck a mermaid......

Where can I get myself a Jorma Taccone? Seriously?

Wait for it.......

Over the past few weeks, we have had some pretty incredible weather here in Seattle. My yard is in full bloom and my allergies are working overtime. I am so ready for some sunshine on a more consistent basis.
I've never been one to be super excited about yard work. My lawn is already overgrown (double entendre??......go ahead and comment, Casey....), and it looks like I'll have to bust out the mower sooner rather than later. The mower the landlord left is electric, which makes me nervous. I only needed to use it once last fall when I moved in, and the entire 5 minutes it took me to mow the lawn I was worried about mowing over the cord and electrocuting myself.

If I am going to electrocute myself, it is definitely not going to be while mowing a 10ft by 10ft lawn. It would be "death by stereo", like in The Lost Boys, when the Frog Brothers kill the vampire by staking him through a huge speaker. Awesome. My "death by stereo" song would be Thunderstruck by AC/DC. Side note: is it just me, or does iTunes not sell any AC/DC songs?

In other iTunes related news.....my current song obsessions include "Help, I'm Alive" by Metric, and "Zero" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Karen O is the shiznit. And my guiltiest of recent pleasures? "Poker Face" by Lady GaGa. Frank likes to watch me dance to this in my office.

What are your current music obsessions? Anyone have any recommendations?

I love this kid!

Atticus turned 11 months old yesterday. I can't believe it was almost a year ago that this little guy entered the world!! When he was born, I was living in California, and I shed numerous tears while I was there, thinking about missing out on being a part of his life on a regular basis. I am so thankful to be back in Seattle, I get to see him virtually whenever I feel like it.
These pictures were taken a little over a week ago. Every time I see him he gets so much bigger, and way more mobile. Pretty soon he'll be walking and tearing shit up. Check out his bad ass face:

He's going to be a bruiser. A sweet bruiser. As well as a basketball player. He is obsessed with his tiny little basketball. Look at those huge adorable eyes. I just want to pinch his cheeks and love him.

He's getting some teeth. I was witness to some serious grubbin' on some black beans, carrots, and peaches. I'll have to post some pictures later of his food face. Chompers.

Can't wait til his hair grows out and he's a long haired child.......I say "hey babe, you're gonna know no barber shop".......(Devendra Banhart song). Sooper dooper adorable.

Happy Birthday Mike!!

This is my brother-in-law Michael. And today is his birthday.
Chris and Mike have been married for 8 years now and they have a pretty incredible relationship. Incredible in that they would probably die without eachother.

Mike shares my love of Kids in the Hall and The 'Burbs..... "Their last house only burnt to the ground."

Mike has brought a whole new element of comedy to family functions, and I thank him for that. He also cooks a mean batch of poutine. Happy Birthday!!!