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Old 05-02-2012, 05:30 PM
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'Oo ees eet?
It's the plumber, I've come to fix the sink.
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Old 05-02-2012, 05:39 PM
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I'm making bread! Again. Also, I may not have gotten over my prejudice against wheat bread. White just TASTES BETTER, dammit!

When I wear my hand-me-down skirt over one of my t-shirts, I feel like hot shit. Damn I'm such a hipster.

Heh, my boyfriend paces when he talks on the phone, too.

For the last few days I have been sorting historical figures into Hogwarts houses. I may or may not make a thread about this.
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Old 05-02-2012, 06:10 PM
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I wish I were a Glowworm
A Glowworm's never glum.
For how can you be grumpy
When the sun shines out your bum?
I told this to my co-workers for an end-of-day laugh. It worked. Thanks for sharing - did you come up with it? It sorta sounds like a nursery rhyme.
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Old 05-02-2012, 06:39 PM
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One of the hottest days of the year so far and I had the uncontrollable urge to bake cookies. Mint double-chocolate chip. Who wants one?
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Old 05-02-2012, 08:06 PM
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Me, me, me!
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Old 05-02-2012, 08:16 PM
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I want a cookie.
I want a beer.
I want to meet Robert Irvine.
I want him to stfu.
I want another cookie.
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Old 05-02-2012, 08:17 PM
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It's the plumber, I've come to fix the sink.
It's the plumber, I've come to fix the sink who?
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Old 05-02-2012, 08:36 PM
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I want Fritos.
Stop being such a meanhole.
In a year no one will give a shit. Really.
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Old 05-02-2012, 08:50 PM
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Theme song from the "Mary Tyler Moore" show repeating itself endlessly in my head. Wish to hell it would stop.
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Old 05-02-2012, 09:08 PM
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Saw a baby alligator lizard on my walk today. Cute little guy was maybe 3 inches long.

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Old 05-02-2012, 10:45 PM
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I told this to my co-workers for an end-of-day laugh. It worked. Thanks for sharing - did you come up with it? It sorta sounds like a nursery rhyme.
My brother had it on his facebook status and I stole it from him. I also sent it around via email to various people at work, and added a picture of a glowworm with his bum all lit up.

Glad you enjoyed it. I thought it was cute.
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Old 05-02-2012, 11:25 PM
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I bought a Snoopy alarm clock - it plays the Lucy and Linus song to wake you up. Unfortunately, it ticks - I don't like a ticking clock in my bedroom. I'l give it a try tonight and see how it goes.
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Old 05-03-2012, 06:43 AM
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It's the plumber, I've come to fix the sink who?
Landshark.
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Old 05-03-2012, 12:34 PM
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I didn't ask for a landshark.
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Old 05-03-2012, 12:47 PM
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Why do so many people only feel guilty when they get caught?
I need to do laundry.
My friend told me last night she would do anything to go back to $20k/year, renting, and being happy.
I need a bike lock.
What's a good substitute for shampoo?
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Old 05-03-2012, 02:12 PM
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I ate a cupcake and it was delicious.

Why does this item I ordered have a package tracking number if it is not actually eligible for package tracking? I feel as though I am being toyed with.

I don't think anyone in this class is actually taking notes on the lecture.
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Old 05-03-2012, 02:40 PM
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Free food is tastier than paid-for food. Thanks, over-planned-for meeting!

Co-worker, pick up your damn feet. I can hear you shuffling all the way across the suite.



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... What's a good substitute for shampoo?
Going no-poo - Google it or poke around for that search term here. Basically, use baking soda to clean your hair, and diluted cider vinegar to conditio it and counteract the alkalinity. Rince well - don't want a science-fair volcano on your scalp.
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Old 05-04-2012, 01:59 AM
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Mary says "passive aggressive is the new black!"
Those cookies were delicious
I wonder what it's like to be overweight in her world
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What a miserable hag
Best thread count ever
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Old 05-04-2012, 11:30 AM
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Apparently the facial skin care products you were happy with at age nineteen are no longer the best thing available to use once you're over thirty. Who'd a thunk?
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Old 05-04-2012, 01:18 PM
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Huh. The camera lens on my phone is cracked. *takes picture of own foot* Huh. Seems to make no difference. I was briefly sad/panicked, but ... I guess the damage doesn't matter. And I have a nifty photo of the top of my metatarsals.
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Old 05-04-2012, 04:02 PM
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I'm tired.
I'm tired of a lot.
I don't feel like doing anything.
I don't feel like doing a lot.
Is it too early for a nap?
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Old 05-04-2012, 05:25 PM
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I watched the first three seasons of How I Met Your Mother this week and now I have a crush on Barney.
It's rained for the last 3 days and I want to go outside.
I am reeeeeally broke.
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Old 05-04-2012, 05:56 PM
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I watched the first three seasons of How I Met Your Mother this week and now I have a crush on Barney.
It's rained for the last 3 days and I want to go outside.
I am reeeeeally broke.
Yes to all but sub HIMYM for Nurse Jackie.
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Old 05-05-2012, 12:07 AM
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Whomever said that public speaking is the most dreaded experience of humankind, has never packed and moved. So many boxes it looks like Legoland.
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Old 05-05-2012, 03:03 PM
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First sunshine in over a week
5 mile walk with doggie
All is right again in the world
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Old 05-05-2012, 06:01 PM
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Love "god, the devil, and bob"---how did I miss this when it was on???
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Old 05-06-2012, 12:19 AM
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I got my windshield replaced today - that's expensive, even with a Groupon! Then my lacrosse team lost their semi-final game badly - they looked like chumps playing.
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Old 05-06-2012, 01:13 PM
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I think I'm a little bit in love with you.

My toddler has entered the dreaded Knock Knock Joke Phase. Her current repertoire: "Knock knock" (Who's there?) "Ha ha ha ha!" Repeat. Repeat. Repeat...

I wonder if I should get my huge white van painted? Maybe like the General Lee. Wouldn't that be awesome? Or maybe like the Partridge Family bus. I'm bored with white vehicles.
Do not paint the van. You can make big bucks selling lousy 'Home Theatre Systems' to the unwary in you local Big-box store parking lot!
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Old 05-06-2012, 03:16 PM
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My rental SUV for my annual May road trip is a Dodge Journey. I was hoping for a Grand Cherokee, but the Dodge seems pretty nice.
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Old 05-06-2012, 10:30 PM
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Just saw David Sedaris for the 3rd time--still just as wonderful
sweet potato tater tots
My pup is a weirdo
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Old 05-07-2012, 12:19 AM
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Went out for my sister's birthday dinner - the chicken quesadilla was not as good as I expected. The birthday cake was really good, though.
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Old 05-07-2012, 12:38 AM
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How in the world does shit end up in some of the places that it does in public toilet stalls?
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Old 05-08-2012, 11:29 PM
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Does anyone else make birthday resolutions?
So many angry people, so little time
Too much cake
Cat Whisperer and flatlined rule
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Old 05-08-2012, 11:37 PM
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It's true.
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Old 05-09-2012, 08:22 PM
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I bought a 42 oz bag of peanut M&Ms and I'm afraid I'm going to eat half of it in one sitting. How am I not diabetic? Or is this a sign? Maybe I have hyperthyroidcanceroidal type c or some shit. Fuck it - I'm finishing these, the cat can have the bacon.
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Old 05-10-2012, 02:02 AM
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Go on. I dare you
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Old 05-10-2012, 08:58 AM
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Sunrise at Lake Tahoe was really beautiful this morning.
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Old 05-10-2012, 09:15 AM
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I really dread work today.
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Old 05-10-2012, 10:04 AM
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It's the plumber, I've come to fix the sink.
Idly wondered whether they have different words for 'plumber' and 'sink' in Great Britain.

In a week, I'm going to Florida.

I have a twinge in my back.

I know for a fact that I am not getting laid today.
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Old 05-10-2012, 11:15 AM
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Jealous of Florida-goer above me
Ambivalid's thread has made me realize how much I love my gym
I hate making groceries
I should vac my car before it rains again
The sun gets an A for effort
What a sad sad sad life she has--must be awful to live that way
Why doesn't digs have PM
I want a grapefruit
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Old 05-10-2012, 02:12 PM
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I had a cara-cara orange for a snack last night - they are wonderful oranges.
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Old 05-10-2012, 02:17 PM
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Funniest typo I've seen at work today so far: "Ok, I will resent the file."
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Old 05-10-2012, 02:47 PM
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It's ridiculous how good Butch Walker's Sycamore Avenue is. Can't wait until my workday is over to give it a good cranking-up.

Also, woohoo! Three-day weekend! And it's a Thirsty Thursday at the Blue Claws game tonight -- see you at the WRAT Trap for dollar drafts!
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Old 05-10-2012, 02:47 PM
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I have a friend who I believe will be terribly disappointed, nay, crushed, if her little boy does not turn out to be gay.

I think she wants a gay son more than anything.
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Old 05-10-2012, 02:56 PM
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I have a friend who I believe will be terribly disappointed, nay, crushed, if her little boy does not turn out to be gay.

I think she wants a gay son more than anything.
There was a great episode of "Absolutely Fabulous" about that!
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Old 05-10-2012, 03:04 PM
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I think she wants a gay son more than anything.
Makes sense. If the kid tragically passes away before she does, she'll at least have a good line to deliver.
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Old 05-10-2012, 03:06 PM
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Makes sense. If the kid tragically passes away before she does, she'll at least have a good line to deliver.
Got it
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Old 05-10-2012, 03:37 PM
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It's ridiculous how good Butch Walker's Sycamore Avenue is.
"Avenue"? Where the hell is my brain...Sycamore Meadows
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Old 05-10-2012, 09:15 PM
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My favorite hockey team won their league championship! Woo-hoo!
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Old 05-11-2012, 02:18 AM
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I found an excellent art and drafting supplies place in Long Beach: Lyons on 4th street.

For some reason I am chuffed over my 2003 Dodge Neon passing the California smog test today.
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