Monday, July 31st

HA ha!

music: Crappy on hold music
mood: amused

The 50 Worst Artists in Music History

The 50 Worst Things Ever to Happen to Music
PikaPikaChick on 07.31.06 @ 01:16 PM CST [link] [No Comments]

Thursday, July 27th

Happiness is...

music: The Mamas and the Papas - California Dreamin'
mood: anxious

The cute plastic bracelet I got for $1 at Michael's today.


I can be such a girl.
PikaPikaChick on 07.27.06 @ 02:56 PM CST [link] [No Comments]

Wednesday, July 26th

Well, duh

music: none
mood: shrug

Lance Bass of 'N Sync Reveals He's Gay

Uh, honey, we already knew.
PikaPikaChick on 07.26.06 @ 05:14 PM CST [link] [No Comments]


Steely Dan is the coolest band in the whole world

music: Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama
mood: highly amused

Steely Dan's letter to Luke Wilson
PikaPikaChick on 07.26.06 @ 10:57 AM CST [link] [No Comments]

Tuesday, July 25th

Yet another t-shirt I need to own

music: TV
mood: amused

Oh Threadless, why do you taunt me? Payday can't get here fast enough.
PikaPikaChick on 07.25.06 @ 08:11 AM CST [link] [No Comments]

Monday, July 24th

Made it!

music: Ani DiFranco - Superhero
mood: Ecstatic

I am now officially a MNRG Recruit!

I'm sore. I'm hungover. I think I'll have a nap.
PikaPikaChick on 07.24.06 @ 10:27 AM CST [link] [1 Comment]

Sunday, July 23rd

MN RollerGirl Tryouts Today

music: none
mood: excited/nervous/fluttery

Tryouts are today! Tryouts are today!
PikaPikaChick on 07.23.06 @ 11:35 AM CST [link] [No Comments]

Wednesday, July 19th

Fear and loathing

music: none
mood: annoyed

I live in constant fear.

I have entomophobia with a special nasty accent on arachniphobia. That is, I'm afraid of insects.

I know that it's actually much worse than I let on. Even simple acts like turning on a light switch cause mental anguish at times (is there a bug on the switch? What if I see bugs scatter when the light comes on?). Sometimes I toss and turn trying to get to sleep because I can't stop thinking about the insects that may be lurking in the bedroom.

It's much more than a little fear. This is an honest-to-goodness phobia complete with sweaty palms, thumping heart, dizziness, not being able to breathe, freezing, uncontrollable automatic running, and shaking. One of these days I'm probably going to have a heart attack because of this.

I don't know where this fear comes from. I don't know what to do about it. This isn't exactly something that's covered by health insurance. I'd like to try hypnotherapy, but I don't have the money right now.

I guess I'll keep working on my avoidance skills.
PikaPikaChick on 07.19.06 @ 04:59 PM CST [link] [7 Comments]


Don't get sick don't get sick don't get sick

music: Dillinger Four - Mosh for Jesus
mood: yick

I feel absolutely bloody awful today.
PikaPikaChick on 07.19.06 @ 02:59 PM CST [link] [No Comments]

Sunday, July 16th

Oh wow

music: none
mood: intrigued

I just watched an episode of The Insider's Guide to Happiness, a show from New Zealand that's available in the US on Lime. I hope these come out on DVD soon, because I need to own them.

I've only seen one episode (Chapter 7), but from what I understand the show is about this small group of people whose lives start coming together during and after a devistating ambulance crash. There's time travel, crazy Buddhist monks, reincarnation, infidelity, drama, and humor. This is a show that I could really devote some time to.

Too bad I can only watch Lime right now because Dish Network has it on a free preview. Oh well. As I keep saying, I don't need another reason to watch more TV.
PikaPikaChick on 07.16.06 @ 12:18 PM CST [link]

Friday, July 14th

Yum

music: none
mood: happy

Just... yum.
PikaPikaChick on 07.14.06 @ 10:50 PM CST [link]


I've changed my mind

music: Tori Amos - Gold Dust
mood: amused

Forget Cathedral by CSN, this is my new favorite song.
PikaPikaChick on 07.14.06 @ 09:07 PM CST [link]

Monday, July 10th

I almost peed my pants

music: Cutting Crew - I Just Died In Your Arms Tonight
mood: amused

This morning I saw the funniest commercial since the Trunk Monkey. Remember that commercial where that little kid gave that mean football player guy a Coke or whatever and the mean football player guy gives him his jersey?

Check out the MN Twins' version with Joe Mauer.

I swear I almost fell down laughing.
PikaPikaChick on 07.10.06 @ 08:40 AM CST [link]

Saturday, July 8th

Some hell for you

music: Crosby, Stills, and Nash - Carry On/Questions
mood: tired

I don't know why this exists. I don't know why it's here. But for extra pathetic points I bolded the ones that apply to me:


1.) You frequented Cedarvale Lanes or Burnsville Bowl (probably both) and galactic bowling was a highlight of your weekend.
2.) The only roads you care to know are 35w, hwy 13, Burnsville Pkwy and 42
3.) You either have had, or have attended a birthday party at Grand Slam
4.) You have participated in the snowball at Skateville
5.) You have spent many a night at Mystic Lake and have heard it referred to as "Mistake Lake"
6.) You hate Eden Praire and everyone from it, and refer to them as "cake eaters". They kicked our asses at everything, Fuckers!
7.) You have thought about seeing your picture be #2 on the BHS wall of distinguished alumni
8.) You participated in BAC sports and every year one of the biggest announcements was your teams color, followed by the fight for the numbers
9.) The firemuster was marked on your calendar
10.) You know what "South Metro Sports" is and had your Burnsville letterman jacket embroidered there
11.) You laugh behind the backs of the red necks/poor saps from Savage (Even though Savage was the shit!)
12.) You have been stuck in traffic on HWY 13 for EVER
13.) You know what "the zombies" are and have gone looking for them up Nicollet
14.) You have taken pictures for some event at the City Hall stone water fall
15.) You have spent many a winter at Buck Hill and you had like 10 friends that worked there
16.) You have been known to catch some rays at Crystal Lake Beach
17.) The Mall of America is your shit, but you hold a special place in your heart for Burnsville Center
18.) You have seen the Christmas light display at the Minnesota Zoo
20.) You refer to Burnsville as Bville
21.) You have been dropped off at your designated "door" at Bville Center and have hung out in the food court for a couple of hours before you just ended up going back to a buddys place
22.) You know every time you drive down Parkway you say a little prayer that a cop wont see you
24.) You know that Black Dog isnt just a pet
25.) You understand the Metcalf/Nicollet rivalry and also know that Eagle Ridge isnt even a factor. (stupid fuckers with their climbing wall)
26.) You remember Mr. Movies
27.) You have played mini-golf at Grand Slam
28.) BAC games were always followed with a trip to DQ
29.) You have heard horror stories about the Red Roof Inn
30.) You have been to Shooters and the former establishment Cinema Cafe
31.) You have been to OCB and know what I mean when I say that
32.) You hate and got stopped at every red light on 42
33.) You know people who have gone mudding
34.) You have been to benchwarmer bobs
36.) You are amazed by the fact that in the middle of July there is a mountain of snow in the back of the Burnsville Ice Arena
37.) You know what The Garage is
38.) You know what "the fire" is and probably know someone who knows someone who knows the guy who did it.
40.) You have had at least one teacher who was rumored to be a child molester
41.) You hated Apple Valley but you know for damn sure the boys were hotter (your proof was when you went "cruising" down Cedar and 42 on a Saturday night)
42.) If you played BAC sports you made sure your team was stacked with "traveling" players who could be easily identified with their "traveling" team's shorts or socks
43.) You have woken up at least one of your friends and taken them to a highclass breakfast at Perkins and/or taken them out for a surprise dinner at Friday's or Outback with the whole gang waiting
44.) You have "your" gas station and sometimes even "your" pump.
You will only buy your gas, cigarettes, and candy from this station. Usually SA, Oasis, or Kwik Trip.
45.) You know the complicated hierarchy that is involved with the seating in the BHS gymnasium/stadium Friday nights
46.) You know what/who Sparky is
47.) You have gotten your hair done for a dance at a magical place called Cole's. You have helped your date pick out a tux at Desmonds or Gingiss, the only local choices available
50.) You have traveled all the way to Jakes or Deja Vu upon turning 18 to see some naked ladies
51.) You have graduated from D.A.R.E. in the Mraz Center. Your class was the coolest because you won the DARE bear like 8 times
52. )You remember the Diamondhead mall and how empty and depressing that shit was before it turned into the empty and depressing branch of BHS
53.) You were HAZED
54.) You curse the day you signed up for Kids of Summer
55.) Project Kids was your surrogate mother until about 3rd grade
56.) You know who Shelly Robles is and played a sport with one of her kids
58). You've cruised the night on 42 and hung out at the Taco Bell off Nicollet Ave.
59.) Jr. High dances were always the big event
60.) Burger King was the cool place to hang out-and you should know which one I'm talking about
61.) You remember when it was Burnsville Braves
62.) You participated in the vote to change from Braves to Blaze
63.) You couldn't wait to be a Senior so you could hang out by "the stairs"

PikaPikaChick on 07.08.06 @ 12:15 AM CST [link]

Friday, July 7th

Listen up, fratboys, nerds, and men undergoing a midlife crisis

music: Crosby, Stills, and Nash - You Don't Have To Cry
mood: tired but strong

I'm going to explain this to you the way it was explained to me many, many years ago.

horns (64k image)
PikaPikaChick on 07.07.06 @ 09:40 PM CST [link]


A proud moment

music: none
mood: exhausted

I dove headfirst into my first real home maintenance and repair project the other day. We had a slow leak of you-know-what at the base of the toilet. I had to replace the crumbling wax ring.

Let me tell you what a little bit of terrific that job is.

Couldn't find a putty knife so I used a big screwdriver. I have no idea how I'm going to clean it. I may just soak it in a vat of WD-40 and hope for the best. I had to wash my hands every few minutes and in the end the sink had this sticky brown film all over it that I still haven't managed to completely clean off.

My dad and husband had to put the toilet back on its bolts in the end because I am small and didn't want to crack the tank or anything. Meanwhile during my wax and sewage scraping adventure they were taking measurements on the house so we can start planning our basement remodel.

Basement. Remodel.

It all seems so overwhelming. But at least our toilet works.
PikaPikaChick on 07.07.06 @ 07:49 AM CST [link]