To the manufacturers of feminine hygiene products: a rant (TMI!)
Posted by: neebelung on: July 3, 2008
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Sometimes I just don’t know what the marketing departments for the manufacturers of feminine hygiene products are thinking!! I mean, really, who thinks of this shit?
1) To the makers of Always… WTF is up with all this “Have a happy period” shit? Seriously? HAPPY period? How about I’m happy once it’s OVER… but during? I’m fine. Not unhappy, but also not happy about it… I’m just “there.” Some days are better than others… but there’s really nothing about my period itself that’s inherently HAPPY, so lay down the crack pipe, people!!
and…
2) To the makers of Playtex ’sport’ tampons…. What’s with the “fortune tampons?” Who came up with the brilliant idea of putting little psuedo-motivational sayings on my tampons?? Who REALLY wants to pull one out of their purse, and take a moment to ponder things like “Keep going!”, “Go for it!”, “Get out there and show them what you’ve got!” or (my personal favorite) “Practice makes perfect!” (Um, hello, I’m 36… I don’t think I need to practice my tampon usage skills)….
{end rant}
*ahem* Ok, I feel better now, having gotten that off my chest….
Now Playing: Brain Stew – Green Day
It’s time for “TMI Tuesday!”
Posted by: neebelung on: July 1, 2008
Yes, that’s right kiddies, time to give you a bit more info than you might have wanted. Ready? Let’s go: (courtesy of TMI Tuesday)
1. Do you believe in marriage? Absolutely. (I had better since I’m getting married in less than three months!)
2. What is marriage to you? It’s a combination of things… friendsip, passion, unconditional love.
3. If you are married, why did you do it? If you are not, why have you not married? The first time, I married for love, and only love. However, I was young, naive, and ignored the red flags. On the upside, however, it taught me a lot about myself, and about what characteristics I wanted (and did not want) in a lifelong partner.
4. Do you believe in divorce? “believe” in it? Well, it’s not something I’d recommend, but there are instances where it’s a necessary evil.
5. If you are divorced, why did you do it? If you have not, are there certain circumstances under which you would agree to a divorce? Oh my… where to start… (that would indeed be TMI)… in short, because I lost myself, and I compromised what I believed in (in terms of the kind of treatment I was allowing myself to be subjected to).
Bonus: Do you believe that same sex marriages are a threat to traditional marriages? A threat? How so? Not at all. I believe that any couple, regardless of gender, should be allowed to celebrate their love in this manner.
Now Playing: Mudshovel – Staind
Stopping to take a breath…..
Posted by: neebelung on: June 30, 2008
Well the last few weeks have been sheer insanity.
First off, I was sick… for WEEKS. Sinuses, throat, inner ears (yeah, yeah I already posted about all my phlegmmy goodness). Well that lasted, give or take, about 3 weeks. Bleh! I was a sniffling, coughing, pill popping fiend. It got old. Quick.
Finally got over that, then we realized we were at the 4 month mark from the wedding (EEEEKK!) so we kinda kicked the planning into high gear. We made our travel reservations, I ordered a spetacular gown, and we started nailing down the actual ceremony details (still working on those, but they’re coming together).
In the midst of all of this, my Manager at work resigned. BAH! *insert hissy fit here* This was a huge blow to our teensy tiny department of 4 (now 3). We had a great manager, very hands-off (since we’re all very self-sufficient). So they’ve “reorganized” the company, and now we’re reporting to a director of a completely unrelated department. I mean, he’s fine, I like him and all, and I’m sure he’ll be fine to work for, but it’s just all odd, and we feel like orphans (moreso than usual). So this is a new challenge…
Oh yeah, then I got sick – AGAIN. Or so I thought. Long story short, my regular Doctor is an IDIOT (as is her P.A.) … they had me convinced I had acute tonsilitis, had me panicking thinking about needing to have them yanked, and I was in a tizzy most of last week just stressing about it. Uh huh, yeah till I finally got to see the ENT, and he explained it’s merely canker sores on my tonsils… yeah, it hurts, but it’ll go away and I’ll be fine. Pfftt.. time to fire my doctor. *eyeroll*
Fast forward and Friday I realize we’re at the THREE month countdown to the wedding… OhMyGod!!!! And now the planning focus is divided between the ceremony and the “after party” we’ll have here in Florida a month or so later.
On another note, however, I’ve decided to return to Epinions, and writing articles and product reviews there. I used to be quite addicted to that site, and wrote frequently… that site is really what helped inspire my desire to write in the first place. So after about a 6 year hiatus, I’ve returned to the site, and hope to post there again regularly. (I’ve posted a link on the sidebar in the “Go Ahead and Stalk Me” category, if you wish to check out some of my earlier works… there are some good ones!).
Now Playing: Lex & Terry
Unconscious mutt….
Posted by: neebelung on: June 13, 2008
Hey! What the heck happened with unconscious mutterings last Sunday? I never got the email!
*sniffle, pout*
So let’s see….
Posted by: neebelung on: June 13, 2008
….I’m still sick. Arrrggh. More than 2-1/2 weeks I’ve had this crap. I’m TIRED of it.
However, on a happier note, I made great progress in the world of weddings last week: I ordered my wedding gown (YAY!). Ya know, all those people who say “When you find it, you’ll know…” Yeah, I thought they were full of shit. I tried on LOTS of gowns I really liked, and had even talked myself into one. But I hadn’t yet had *that* feeling. So there I am in this bridal shop, with my Matron of Honor, and I was ready to plunk down a 50% deposit on (admittedly) a lovely gown. I liked it. A lot. Almost loved it, even.
But there’d been this other gown I kept eyeing… I’d look at it, then I’d put it back. I’d look again, I’d put it back. I looked at it in the manufacturer’s catalogue, and *ick!* really didn’t like it. Yet, before I got myself out of that sausage casing they call a long-line bra, I asked the consultant to bring it to me, just so I could confirm I didn’t like it.
(insert angels singing here)
I nearly wept. In fact, I think I did. It was truly that moment every other bride (and mother of bride) tells you you’ll have when you find “the” dress. Who knew that a few yards of lace and satin could evoke such emotion? Certainly not me. But it did. And it shall be mine.
*sigh*
Now Playing: When I come around – Green Day
*sniffle*
Posted by: neebelung on: June 6, 2008
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So after a triumphant (and long-winded) return to blogging, I realize I’ve been *poof* MIA once again. For the last …. oh… 11 days or so, I’ve been suffering from the worse fucking sinus/throat/inner ear (yes, ALL of them) infection. Evar.
Things I previously took for granted, oh, like breathing, laughing, talking, balance, and sleeping in a horizontal position? Um, yeah, haven’t been able to manage ANY of those things without extreme difficulty. Add to that the cornucopia of prescriptions I’ve been on, and the constant headache I’ve had from coughing, and… well…. I’ve just not been feeling too pleasant.
People around me, however, find amusement in the fact that when I’m sick, I apparently sound like a phone sex operator. In my HEAD, however, I sound like Harvey Fierstein, which is pretty unsexy in my opinion.
In my ill state, however, I did make a great discovery – Puffs Plus with Vicks. Ohhhhh, wonderful mentholatum scented tissues, oh how I love thee.
Now Playing: Lex & Terry
Unconscious Mutterings – Week #279
Posted by: neebelung on: June 1, 2008
Courtesy of Luna Nina, of course…
I say … and you think … ?
- Gossipping :: Ninnies
- Misplaced :: Lost
- Spaceship :: Landed
- Ignore :: Annoying
- Bodily :: Fluids
- Tweezers :: Yeeeowch!
- Goodnight :: Sleep tight
- Curls :: Boing!
- Faucet :: Drip
- Right? :: Wrong!
Now Playing: Nothing. Cats meowing, birds chirping… quiet Sunday morning.
Friday Fun
Posted by: neebelung on: May 30, 2008
A lil meme fun for a Friday, courtesy of Multifacetedmama.
1. What was the first conscious thought you had this morning? I can’t breathe.
2. When did you you first begin to blog? I believe it was in 2003, at the urging of a guy I used to chat with at a pub near my house.
3. When you go online, what do you do first? Check my email.
4. You go to your favorite bookstore. What section do you go to first? Magazines.
5. American Idol, The Bachelor, Project Runway, Hell’s Kitchen. Which would be your first choice? Hah, to WATCH or to be a contestant on? Um, I guess to watch, The Bachelor. To be a contestant on? Hell’s Kitchen.
Now Playing: Some old Pearl Jam song….
Back in the saddle again…
Posted by: neebelung on: May 27, 2008
I’m a happy girl. I finally got some seat time in yesterday, albeit not on my own bike. I borrowed S’s Busa for the day yesterday, and the 9 of us rode south to Palatka to take in some of the festivites at the Blue Crab Festival. Managed a bit over 120 miles, and just had an amazing, fun, relaxing day all around.
*sigh*
Now I really, really want that bike…. as feared, the more time I get in the seat on that thing, the more I want one. Just an amazingly fun machine.
Now Playing: Lex & Terry
A survey for Sunday
Posted by: neebelung on: May 25, 2008
Bah, I need to stop surfing other blogs today, cus then I just end up posting more. Dammit!!!! I’ve got stuff to do, I need to step away from the blood-sucking computer! I’ll just blame this one on Avitable. Grrrrr….
1. Where do you go when you need to just get away?
I get on the bike. Nothing clears your head like a good, long ride.
2. Do you believe everything happens for a reason?
Absofuckinglutely.
3. Who is the one person you can always turn to?
Chris. Misty. Nick. Dave. My Mom.
4. Have you ever won a raffle?
BWHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA… Oodles of times. It became a joke there for a while, because every poker run, ride or bike night we’d go to, I would win stuff, and no one else (that we know) would, so they’d always joke that they weren’t going to buy tickets if I was, since then it lessened their odds of winning.
5. Have you ever sang in front of a large audience?
Yes. Top of the World Elementary School, 1984 (or was it 1983?) our 6th grade chorus actually recorded an album. As in on vinyl.
6. Favorite school field trip as a kid?
Cataline Island, the whale watching trip.
7. Who do you wake up for in the morning?
Who do I wake up for? Um… me. Or cus one of the cats is standing on my chest meowing in my face (I wake up before C does, so it’s not for him… lol).
8. Do you think that global warming is happening?
Ummmm………..
9. Have you or would you ever use a ouija board?
Yes. Short story, they do work.
10. Have you ever pretended you were happy around your friends but weren’t?
In the past yes, because at the time it seemed easier to just act like things were hunkydory than to actually let people know the truth. I don’t bother with that bullshit any longer. Besides, I am truly happy now, so there’s no need.
11. Where would you most like to visit?
I’d like to go back home to Laguna, see how much it’s changed…. and I really want to go to Fiji.
12. Do you think your ex still likes you?
BWAHAHAHAHAHHAHA…. Um, I’d say not.
13. Have you ever had a pet fish?
Yes. I won one (back to that raffle winning streak) as a kid at a carnival when I was 4… he lived till I was 16.
14. What is the craziest thing you’ve done with your best friend?
Do late night naked, drunk fights with water noodles in the pool count?
15. What’s your favorite thing to do over the summer?
Just get out and be outside as much as possible, and enjoy the sunshine. Riding, going to the beach, hanging in the pool, roadtrips… all of it.
Now Playing: Nothing to do with love – Kenny Wayne Shepherd
