and that's it. . .

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:56:55 GMT

this friday we are doing tacos at www.underdogssf.com because the awesome miss sheri is in town and wants to check the place out. hope to see you there!

now back to work. . .

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:26:48 GMT

reminder - tacos and margaritas tonight for my bd at www.underdogssf.com. text wolf (or me if you don't have his number) if you're coming.

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:33:41 GMT

posting this now since who knows when i'll be able to get back online with this crazy busy new job. . . .

this friday, tacos and margaritas here for mah birthday. 6 to 6:30 margaritas are $1. they have foods and full bar all night. we'll get there around 5:30-5:45 to grab a table and will be there for a few hours. feel free to show up whenever, but shoot me or wolf a text so we know to keep an eye out for ya. i'll try to post a reminder later if i can.

two things

Fri, 22 May 2009 16:32:35 GMT

1) tonight we're going to tacos and margaritas at www.underdogssf.com for wolf's birthday. we'll get there around 5:30. $1 margaritas go from 6 to 6:30. we'll probably stay until 7:30 or 8 or maybe later depending on how the night goes. text (or comment here) if you're going to come and around about what time you think you'll get there.

2) a coworker needs to find a new home for his adorable dog. conan is an 11 month old german shepherd pit bull mix. he is lovable, friendly, loves walks, absolutely loves people, and knows commands in portuguese like sit and stay. let me know if you or anyone you know wants to possibly give him a new home.

Thu, 14 May 2009 22:36:59 GMT

notified today that i got the MST promotion effective may 12th.

Mon, 04 May 2009 03:19:56 GMT

wolf and i are going to see the 8:30pm showing of star trek at the century daly city this thursday. century daly city is a very short walk from the daly city bart station. we're not going to buy tickets in advance because i doubt it will sell out. we'll probably get down there around 6:30 or 7, buy our tickets, and hit up fuddruckers if there isn't a line for the movie. anyone who wants to join is welcome.

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:34:07 GMT

the sole of my super comfy cheap black and purple sneakers split this weekend. so i'm in need of new shoes (sure i have other shoes, but all hurt my feet). the problem is i have 8.5 size wide width feet and need supportive soles so cheap payless shoes and flat soled shoes like converse and slip on flats don't work for me (when i wear them i'm limping after walking a block or two, even with expensive insoles). i would actually like to buy cute shoes for a change. any suggestions of where to look? i'm sick of having my only options be sneakers, granny shoes, or boots.

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:07:29 GMT

two things. . .

limited edition star trek sporks

and

hr 669 - a bill that would make owning guinea pigs illegal nationwide. sounds like a bad joke. i understand the need to make certain reptiles illegal with the problems that happen when they get out and start a population in the wild in places like florida. but all non native species? regardless of how they would impact the ecosystem if they escape/released? ridiculous!

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:14:40 GMT

tacos and margaritas tomorrow! $1 margaritas from 6 to 6:30. food and full bar all night. menu can be seen at www.underdogssf.com. on irving btwn 19th and 20th aves. 71 and 28 buses and N judah muni line stop within a block. hope to see you there!

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:55:52 GMT

took theamazingtalyn to the vet yesterday. we have a new vet who is totally amazing (the old one moved to the east coast). her name is patricia lowe. she knew EVERYTHING, unlike the last guy who i had to edumacate a few times. she was impressed that we had him in a cavy cage, understood (after seeing him try to assert his dominance in the room with us to prove he was in charge) and agreed with our reasons why we haven't tried to pair him up with another boar just yet, and confirmed a few things that the last vet said (that his piggie dandruff is a by product of his bad lice infestation as a baby and that the spur like thing on his front paw should be ignored). the funny thing is. . . she said talyn is a bit fat! since he's on cavy cuisine (which is just compressed pellets - no fillers or sugars) the only thing we can do is figure out an "exercise routine" and do weekly weigh-ins. like dice said "you should call it GuiniiFit". ha! i proceeded to call talyn "fatty mcchan" and "my little tub o love" all night and wolf giggled at me. was also singing the "hey fat boy" song. . .

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:54:36 GMT

we take talyn to the vet tonight for his annual "wellness visit" and a badly needed nail trim. i hate taking him to the vet b/c he gets so stressed out about it. and he stays mad at me for two days afterwards. he'll be just fine with wolf, purring up a storm and being all affectionate. but the moment i try to pet him he'll run away and chatter his teeth. :( maybe this time will be different since i'm making wolf come with us.

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:12:41 GMT

last night i went to a community meeting presented by the city to discuss why they want to start charging $5 admission for the botanical gardens. background - the strybing arboretum (later renamed the san francisco botanical gardens) was donated to the city in the 40's and built with public funds. it has been free ever since. this year newsom cut the parks and rec's budget by 25% so they don't have the money to maintain the BG. they also have a whole slew of projects - new gardens, directional signage, maps, updating the gardens/paths for people with disabilities, expansion, more restrooms, 24 hr security - that could possibly be done if their admissions equal what they think it will (it is debatable if their numbers are realistic).

the room was jam packed with people. it was great to see the community turn out like that. about 80%-90% of people were opposed to the admission idea. the thing that became obvious quickly is that residents view the botanical gardens as something to be enjoyed/used on a daily (or weekly) basis by the local residents and charging a $5 fee would change it into an annual visit/tourist attraction. there were many good ideas thrown around last night including creative ways to increase volunteers, increase funding/donors, and involve the community. the best suggestion IMO on raising funds was to have a benefit concert for the gardens (parks and rec got $1.5 million from the outside lands concert series in the park - drove me and all the residents nuts but i'd suffer through another one to keep the BG free). at one point the head of the commission went up to one of the meeting coordinators and loudly whispered "is someone writing all of this down?!?" and he replied that they were taking detailed notes and pointed out two note takers. i hope they take the suggestions seriously and rethink their plan. it will take a bit more work on their part, but i think it will be worth it if they can keep the BG free (at least for SF residents) and not alienate the community.

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 21:10:07 GMT

so we're going to skip tacos/margaritas tonight but we will be doing it next week. i'll post a reminder then.

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:04:04 GMT

anyone want to come out for tacos and margaritas tomorrow? the margaritas are now $1 but you actually get a full margarita instead of a tiny cup the size of a large bar shot for 50 cents. wolf and i want to go if other ppls will be there. or we could change it up and go to milanos on 9th for their friday beer special and tasty pizza.

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:40:15 GMT

did anyone else get funny things when they used their wii fit yesterday? ours acted like it was broken when wolf did his weigh in and then came back on and said april fools. when i went to do it, it said that the connection was broken and then said april fools.

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:22:35 GMT

i'm having a weird computer issue and wolf (gasp!) is having a hard time figuring it out. he posted the info in his journal. help?

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:31:30 GMT

tacos and margaritas tomorrow at www.underdogssf.com. 50C margaritas from 6 to 6:30. full bar and tacos/quesedillas/burritos/etc served all night. wolf and i will get there around 5:30-6 and will stay till whenever just so long as people show up. i will have my phone on me (and charged this time), and wolf (finally) has texting on his phone so text if you're running late or whatever.

i really need a taco bar icon.

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:24:56 GMT

what's happening this weekend in the club world? i have a friend who (FINALLY) turned 21 today. what about next weekend?

edited to add:
she's a gothy goth who likes a little bit of ebm with her goth ~~crap~~ music. so i may wind up at house of voodoo depending on what sounds good to her.

also i'm in LA april 17-18 for work so i can't take her to retox or danse macabre (sp?). wah.

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:03:37 GMT

i know most of you don't follow AI or Rockstar. but i have to post this. last night adam lambert did dilana's cover of "ring of fire". i can't decide which i like better or get over just how awesome that is. i <3 dilana and this has pushed me over the edge <3 adam too. i think i like them both for very different reasons.

dilana's version on rockstar supernova:

adam's version on american idol this week:
grr this is the best i can find. all the ones with video have been removed. bah! at least you get to hear it.

for those who don't follow AI, adam is a burner and there's pictures of him in full very pretty drag floating around. loved his outfit last night as well.

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:32:49 GMT

does anyone know if julie's supper club takes credit cards at the bar? is there a minimum charge?

you know you wanna come!

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:07:04 GMT

tacos and margaritas tonight at underdogs on irving just past 19th ave.

we'll be there starting around 5:30 hopefully at one of the picnic tables towards the back. 50 cent margaritas go from 6 to 6:30. food is incredibly yummy and all organic/natural/etc ingredients.

we'll leave no later than 8:30 to make it home in time for BSG. you're welcome to join us for BSG if you don't mind the cluttered apt and our attention whore of a guinea pig.

my weekend

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:59:27 GMT

friday - spent the day with mom running around the east bay. hightailed it back to the city with chris for tacos and margaritas with a good group of people.

saturday - bbq in golden gate park. they played texas hold em for quite a while after eating. i don't do poker so i played my ds and drank too much wine.

sunday - watchmen. btwn the long movie, the time change, and the long wait for muni the whole day was gone by the time we got home. enjoyed the movie enough so it was worth it. saw the new trek trailer. the first half started to get me a little excited about the movie. then kirk comes on and ruins it. the stupid story line i can already see btwn spock and uhura just nails the coffin. bleh. i'll still watch it opening day, but i won't be expecting much of anything good. hopefully it'll be better than nemesis.

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:11:10 GMT

las vegas star trek experience to reopen on fremont street. it's reopening will coincide with the new movie (hopefully it doesn't have too much crap from the new movie since it doesn't look too promising).

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:00:43 GMT

in guinea_pigs someone posted you know you're a guinea pig slave when. . .. best post ever. pretty much all of them apply to me, and most to wolf.

edited to add
well darn, looks like it's a locked post (thanks for pointing that out romi!). here are my favorites that others posted-

*picking up poo doesn't faze you anymore
*your piggy has his own section on your grocery shopping list...cilantro, carrots, lettuce...
*You feed your piggies before you feed yourself/your spouse/significant other/kids
*If your piggies wheek and your boyfriend talk to you at the same time, you answer to the piggies first.
* you wander the produce section of the store specifically trying to decide what should be purchased that the piggies will eat/enjoy and that you can enjoy some of too
* you schedule your shopping trips around when the piggies need more lettuce
* when hay on the floor doesn't faze you anymore
* you never stay overnight anywhere because they will be upset if they don't get fed on time
* even if you don't feel well and didn't get to bed until 3am, you still get up at 7am to feed them their breakfast, refresh their water and give new pellets
*You have more pictures of the pig than you do of your spouse/child/other loved ones. overall this isn't true, but i find it funny that the only picture i carry on my person is of talyn
*Brace yourself for loud wheeking whenever you rustle a bag or open the refrigerator door.
*you get excited about firm poos

and the ones i added:
*your piggie goes to the vet for check ups more frequently than you go to the doctor.
*you put off your own haircut to have the money to get your piggie's nails trimmed.
*you eat an orange (or some other fruit) just because you know the piggie will want a bite.
*you pay your friend to house-sit so your piggie can stay happy in his cavy cage during your honeymoon.
*you feel you deserve it when the piggie is sore at you for being gone for a week even though it was your friggin honeymoon!

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:13:31 GMT

the interview went well. . . but it was obvious by the types of questions asked that the other candidates had previously worked in business services in other agencies. if i don't get it, at least i know it would be because the other person was more qualified and not because i interviewed poorly.

speaking of work, a few have asked my feelings on the furloughs and proposed layoffs so i thought i would post about it here. as a general idea, i don't mind being furloughed. i finally make enough that i can cut back a bit and wait on buying a new car and moving to a bigger apartment and not be too hurt by it. however, i do feel it should have been negotiated at the bargaining table. what's the point in having a union and all the laws associated with that if the governator can simply sign an executive order and do what he wants? it doesn't solve the budget issues ($1.5ish billion in savings compared to a $42+ billion defecit). and it doesn't make sense that money generating agencies (like the dmv) are furloughed. also agencies are approving overtime and/or hiring and/or hiring contractors to cover the work not being done on furlough days.

in the end, the furloughs are doing us a favor. they're doing half of what a strike would do - point out to the public the state services they rely on daily. when your toll waits are incredibly long because there's one poor sap working, remember that guy is a state worker and you have arnold to thank for your waste of time and gas!

on the layoffs, it's funny to me that people are surprised that he announced the 10,000 layoffs. it was part of the furlough executive order! however, arnold did say in a speech a few days before the furlough case was in court that if they didn't go through that he would lay people off, and the following day he said that if they went through he would not lay people off. i hope the public remembers that.

the main reason the layoffs are bad is that when a layoff happens, the position is completely eliminated from that agency's allotted number of positions. so it permanently cuts positions within agencies. so for anyone who relies on any state service, get ready to deal with even longer waits and major headaches.

in addition to all this, the governator hasn't done things that past governors (even pete wilson) always do when the state has money issues - mainly offering a golden handshake (giving eligible employees an extra year or two on the books so they get slightly higher pension payments to entice them into retirement earlier than planned) and implementing a voluntary leave without pay program and/or a voluntary personal leave program (where you voluntarily get 5-20% of your pay in leave instead of pay). in the past, those things have saved as much as the furloughs will save. and none of them cost the state money. i can't wait till arnold is gone.