The crazy inner workings of a Polish genius

I need a drink!

2009-03-06T11:03:00.002-05:00

Haha it's 11 am on a Friday - i'm at work, things are RIDICULOUS, and I need to regain my sanity. URGHHH@@@@@@
I need:
a)a drink (or more) - I swear I will leave more than a social drinker from this place
b)to find a happy medium
c)not deal with any more stupidity than I have to
d) a vacation to get away from it all
e) perhaps a new job haha

the list can go on, but you catch my drift.

What god of work did I piss off recently - OH perhaps the Mexican God of Crappy work situations?? lol

HELP ME !!!!!!!! hahaha

Time Limits suck, so do those enforcing em ;)

2008-12-20T23:21:00.004-05:00

Soooo.... it snowed here Friday....snowed lots 8-10". What better to do on a snowy night than to go to the bar, right? Well we walked, since it was like a half mile away. Urghhh holy cold Batman! Then we donated food. Mind you, we walked, and carried a bag of 12 cans, which broke on the way. Anywhoo.....then we get to the bar.
We start drinkin...then shot...then shot....then drink....then shot.....then WHAMMY - no shots for you for 1/2 hour!!!!
WTF - first a jukebox Nazi, then the shot police? Whoa, whoa, whoa! Not cool man, not cool at all.
Then we're chatting, and waiting a 1/2 hour at a time for more shots, we were finding them on the phone and asking for them...somethin new for a change. Not all bad....
So finally we get to the end...and we've never seen a bill that high - EVER!!! Bring back Windex man haha :)
I learned my lesson....a) buy cheap drinks, b) play crappy music (at least I don't get charged for penalty shots) haha c) walk down to THC, perhaps it may be more beneficial to the wallet and I won't get called arrogant ;) d) I don't know...insert thoughts here.....

Twas all Hallow's Eve...

2008-11-17T21:54:00.009-05:00

And the loons got together, and put on their best in spite of the weather (which wasn't all that cold mind you)
No witches or goblins, or pimps n ho's, just a bunch of buzzed people stayin away from windows (avoiding eye contact!)
Geishas and flappers, and kittys and ladies, even Elvis and Marilyn showed up.. woo woo my babies!
Drinkin and laughin and singin not whinin...Elvis even went next door trick or treating for moon-shinen (sorry had to make it rhyme :)
We had drinks and fun all in the mix, that's how we roll celebratin Kash's 2-6 :)

"I guess the party's over, the end, move on....Joyce's mind races with thoughts to get her party on (during Xmas of course :) )

Eric's Dirty 30 (in photo story format of course)

2008-11-17T19:56:00.015-05:00

So it's been a while since I last posted, and figured it was time for another story...or 2 :) haha

"Soooooo....I guess we're all here to celebrate Eric's 30th huh...."

"Ohh they're all here to see me...Yay...It's My Bday!!!"

"I'm going to remember this night for.....who am I kidding...i'll be drunk later...I hope to remember it as it's happening"
"Vroom, Vroom beetches...its my birfday...let's kick into overdrive!"

"Yea...Please me...that's the name of the game....Or is it...Eric's been drinking, he's buzzing, and he's holding a sippy cup ;)"

"At least Eric wasn't the only one enjoying himself that night haha"

"Mmmm I love it when you play rough....but watch out, I've got a sensitive neck you're gonna have to rub it out later haha"

"Pick me up....Weeeeeeee!!!....what a way to end the night! Now carry me Home!!! lol"
Haha I know it's late but hope you had a good night Eric and I think we're done with the 30's now...for a while!
Til next time!!!

Hangin Tough....

2008-10-26T23:52:00.002-04:00

Both literally and physically. I went to the NKOTB concert yesterday, to relive some childhood fantasies. I mean, hell, my NKOTB shirt said "Jordan's Baby Momma" on it last night for pete's sake. And, as a side note, that man is still a sexy sexy man.
Anywhoo, the concert was phenomenal! I screamed like a 13 year old girl at a Jonas Brothers concert. Yea, pathetic I know, but I didn't care, I loved it!
We had nosebleed seats, the beligerant drunk ass 30 plus year old moms behind us were absolutely annoying, I didn't mind the odor of human perspiration, ass, and human vomit, just to experience NKOTB live.
I'll write about the experience of the 30 plus year olds in another post, because it was quite the sight.
But the purpose of this post was more so to rant. You know how much I like you guys, but please leave me the f* alone. (for a while anyways) I have had my fill, and i've reached my wits end (no smart ass remarks about how I never had a full wit anyway, so why would it matter - start fresh right?)
I'm 26 years old, I have a mind capable of making grown up decisions, and I will live according to how I desire. My life will be what I make of it. I am the keeper of my own fate, well outside of what God has planned for me. (Yes, I am religious, and I still believe that a higher power - God - has a pre-determined plan for all of us; i'm kinda like a pawn in the chess game of life, with free will of course)
But, I digress, I just want you to know that I am fine, and will continue to be fine. Perhaps i'll post soon enough again....

So the weekend is only 5 days away....

2008-10-13T13:01:00.002-04:00

And I need to know what everyone might want to eat. I'll make cupcakes, and some sort of dinner. But I need to know what that "some sort" would be. Let me know if you guys have any ideas. If you'd like, I can make a fajita station/taco thing where everyone makes their own. Lemme know....
Thanx All :)

So its been forever....

2008-10-01T20:04:00.002-04:00

Hellooooo All....
So its been forevers and I have no updates. No fun news to share like Courtney, no crazy drug/drink/inhalant induced silly posts like Shortie and Konrad, no stories on politics cuz it drives me crazy. Sooo I haven't updated in a while. I wish I could say life has been more eventful, but alas, not so much. I went to the Flatts concert a few weeks back, and was totally disappointed - not worth the $$ spent, I can't wait for NKOTB in 3 weeks - that'll rock my sox!!
Other than that, nothin new...wastin away again in Margaritaville...
I'm lookin forward to seein you guys this weekend.

Good Ole fashioned Cooter bustin' time.....

2008-08-26T22:30:00.002-04:00

So Mike had noticed that I hadn't posted in a while. It's usually because I have nothing to blog about. I'm usually most tranquil nowadays. However, I did have a gay old time on Saturday. So I guess I could write about that; so starts the tale.....
We started the morn with a trip to the Meadowbrook Wine & Food Fest (The wife, her husband, the bf and I) Tried a bunch of wines in the lovely 90 degree sunshine. I must say....I love wine...seriously!! If I had $$ I'd move and buy a vineyard and make wine and drink myself silly most days..... Ah to dream :)
So anywhoo, moving on....later that night I had a former co-workers bachelorette party. We started the night out at Coyote Joe's in Shelby Twp. So the Cowgirl I am, saw the mechanical bull, and all I could think of was....I wanna ride!!!
Here I am dressed in PINK - yes you heard me correctly, I was dressed in the putrid of colors that I dislike most (because we were all asked to wear something pink). Not only was I dressed in pink, but a short mini dress pink. So, obviously, that means I had to ride the bull right?
After not too much arm twisting ("Kasia you have to do it! me: "ok" ;) ) I pay my due and get on the mechanical bastard, not expecting anything. At this point, i've already seen 4 riders get on, and either be tossed off or fall off. Except Elisa, she kinda got off (due to back issues)
So I get on, carefully as to not expose myself, and grab on. The mother of the bride (hilarious) comes and tells me the secret to riding (grab the reign with my dominant hand - from the bottom, hold my other arm in the air for balance and ride pretendin like i'm f*n)
Ok easy enough right? Alright... so the bull starts to move (Mind you I had wine earlier and some shots before I got on) The bull spins in a circle and gyrates all over the place. Starts easy, then oh boy starts gyrating faster and faster, and spinning, holy crap all I could think about was $hit my boobs are gonna fall out so i'll flash everyone and then i'm gonna fall off and get an indecent exposure ticket! So here I am flailing around, trying to not balance myself but keep myself in my dress, and think holy crap not only will I fall but I will have a black and blue cooter from all the abuse i'm takin. I mean seriously - who woulda thought it woulda given a good vahj pounding! So the girls are hootin and hollerin since i've been able to stay on for so long, and here the guy goes crankin the damn thing higher? Seriously??? At this point, I would have chucked something at his head had my "balance" arm not been grabbing on the f*n steer head and the other arm pullin the reign. Too much spinning for me at this point, and with my cooch beggin for mercy, I decide to let go and slip off the bucking bronco. I managed to slip off, not fall of, not get tossed off, and walk away. I was gettin woo hoos and high fives all over the place.
I had to go sit down, have some water and make my head focus - oh the spinning!
How men do it - I have no idea? I would think they would need a good ice bucket later!
But that was my fun story of the night... hope it made you laugh... I know I enjoyed myself. Until the next day and the day after when my loins hurt so bad it was rough to walk hahaha

Just another day livin in the hood....

2008-08-11T19:33:00.003-04:00

Just another day around the way....
So it's been uneventful in my neck o da woods. Same ole, same ole. Which is good, I guess.
Job is going well, mood has been ok. Nothing new to talk about. Saturday cleaned up and such and I don't know why I couldn't get this scene from Pippi out of my head. I guess i've always wanted to do that - you know hide roller skates in fake brushes and skate around the floors pretending to clean up.... ah 1988 I was 6 :), i'm going to dig that film up and watch it.

'....Scrubbing day is my favorite day....we make everything get wet" hahaha
Then Sunday, had a lil dance party in the living room listening to songs from back in the 00-04
Great...now i'm stuck watchin old shows, Punky, Small Wonder, Out of this World.... oh what next....

Oh what a weekend....

2008-07-28T19:31:00.002-04:00

So yes, now I have officially joined the drunk dancers club. There is official video (thank you Mike) of me dancing to the Apache song. haha can't we find another dance to drunk dance to - perhaps the tootsie roll, or a hustle? lol
Recap of Saturday night, Get to the wifey's to help a lil earlier, J-oyce had everything under control!
Then I got dressed in my hula outfit Yes it was a complete get up with skirt, floral bikini top, leis, the whole kit and kaboodle. Then I began to drink. Screw the food, I wanted drinks haha
Needless to say I think I was good and buzzed by oh 6:30 or 7pm (meanwhile party started at 5)
Food - phenomenal, Tropical drinks galore (oh u betcha I still have some mix....and i'm drinkin one now haha)
As the night went on, I remember my hat getting sooo heavy, I had to take it off ( I think I took it off haha)
We learned some happy news (yay!!!!!) and we can't wait for more crazy fun in the future!
We ended the night with a rousing game of Cranium - it really is more fun when you're drinking I think!
Then by midnight, when my high was simmerin down, I had to drive home. O yea, in my hawaiian get up. And I forgot my gas tank was less than 1/8 full. Sooo, I pull my drinkin self into a gas station, and low and behold, a cop at the same station. So I kept my cool, got out of my car in my outfit (floral bracelets and anklets and all) and start tankin up, praying that he won't come over to me and see whats goin on. haha The stupid pump took forever....pump, pump STOP pump pump pump STOP - damn the old pumps....etc.!! haha I got back in my car and hightailed it outta Clawson for the night, phew just a weird look :)

Look for the pics on myspace, they'll be up there before I put em on flickr.

Damn the drill....

2008-07-17T22:51:00.003-04:00

You know, the pure agonizing sound of the drill just about makes one want to leave the dentist all together and never come back!!! Urghh..... So...today I ventured to see the den-den cuz i was "uncomfortable" damn tooth! Not only did I have to leave work early AND find out I have to make up my hours (crock), but I also ache

What I didn't bargain for, was a deep cavity, the damn drill, like 4-5 shots of novacaine (in my cheek oh yeah and in my upper palette - yea not fun) and nitrous. Let me tell you, the nitrous was the best part. That $hit puts you to ease, they were surprised tho, how quickly I bounced up after my "procedure" after my gassing haha I'm tellin ya, if 3/4 shots of novacaine don't work, yea a little gas, won't stop me. I'm resilient, thats cuz i'm a tough, stubborn Polish broad. Goes to show ya, that even my teeth and muscles are stubborn haha (I'm sorry for all that have to deal with me - it's how it is yo!)
So obviously today wasn't an all together "great" day, I need a happy day, soon please!!! Maybe tomorrow, when oh yea i'll actually be able to eat something, because my jaw/and cheek muscles won't hurt. Seriously, i'm sitting here trying to eat a bowl of oatmeal. Mind you, it's now cold, and just trying to get a spoon in my mouth sucks. Seriously - a spoon!!! Not having food is taunting me, this is a cruel, sick, twisted joke!
Can't eat, can't laugh, I can drink (oh yes not cold or hot things as to not upset it) so mmmm I like tepid/warm water and my favorite mango ice tea not chilled. Sounds fun.
And news that I may have to get wisdom teeth pulled - o yea joy! Suck it dentists, I'd rather gnaw off my own leg if I couldn't even food for days! Theres only so much soup and jello one can take!

Enough with my ranting - I'm gonna go lay down. I hope to feel better by the morn. Cross your fingers all :(

Seriously, they have to come to Detroit sometime...

2008-07-16T21:40:00.002-04:00

Here's another one, their music is just so peaceful - I loooooove it. No tour updates yet, but don't you worry, i've signed up to know when they're comin - who's in?

I totally think I have a "man crush" (is there a reciprocal "girl crush"?) on Deb Talan - I absolutely love her voice and songs. I can't find her cd's anywhere through the major places (best buy, circuit city, fye) so i think i'm going to order her stuff online. Perhaps ITunes has it, need to check.

Check out 'Nobody Knows Me At All' :

I gotta have you....

2008-07-15T22:54:00.002-04:00

Sooo..... I've been totally pensive. However, that's what a genius does right? think? haha anywhoo

I've decided to post my latest free writing on line for my WCPF (warm close personal friends) - enjoy.

Doors, open & swing back & forth, back & forth
The man on the swing looks out yonder to recall his feeble existence
"Back when I was young he recalls...." "It just passed me by, I really let it pass"
He lowers the drink in his hand, pauses, & sighs
Drops his head to his hands & sobs.....
He looks up, after he collects his thoughts, and says
"The sun will come up tomorrow..."

See...optimistic :)

I've also included a song by one of my fave groups - I can't get enough of this song the last couple days, it totally rocks - check it out:

Connor's Bday

2008-07-13T18:31:00.002-04:00

Happy 34th Bday Connor!!! haha

So we went out last night to celebrate a birfday - I can't believe Rock's already 24, man that must mean.... i'm only 4 years away from the 3-0. Might as well make the rest of my twenties count.....

Anywhoo, I don't have anything I'd like to share right now. No thoughts. I'm over-stuffed, ready for a drink, and we're still havin cake....urghh.... yay for bdays :)

The condensed pics are up from last night on my myspace - you can check em out there. I'm not sure when i'll upload em onto flickr.

When I feel more froggy, i'll post stuff on here....

Much Love....

So i'm posting again, Eric, Shortie get back on the Wagon....

2008-07-09T20:58:00.002-04:00

So me, Mrs. I don't post very often, apparently has alot to say (and I didn't promise this one post a day thing haha)
I've even tried being a bit more on the creative side, and playin with photoshop, something I haven't done in a while. It's kind of relaxing, in a drive you crazy cuz you can't get something the way you want it, kind of way.
Anyway....I write to cheer some of my folk up :)
Here are some things I've learned.....
Remember, when the world is smiling at you....it usually means you've got somethin on your face :)
If it looks like a chicken, smells like a chicken, clucks like a chicken....Mike won't eat it because it has bones!
I don't have wings or a sac...therefore, i'm not a wingMAN (that one's for you Shortie :) )
Screw Hooked on Phonics...buy a "My Word", you'll pick up spelling in no time!
Apparently, Amicci's can make you not fit into your favorite work suit! (Butt the diskounte at the Whiskee is fantasstick - chek it outt!)
I can be real fun after a bottle of wine - or make some crazy decisions....you call it ;)
You can pass out free one day gym trial passes ripped out of free mags in those Royal Oak bins, and get people to "Vote Blue!" - amazing - must go again during election time....haha
I can't speak German when ordering ice cream at Coldstone Creamery - they just don't understand....
I can't play my happy song on the jukebox, or i'll be put on the board :( (sad, sad, sad)
If you need to sell a house, have me walk through it, it'll be sold in no time :(
And for tonight.... last one...
Love sometimes stinkx, but things always end up how they're supposed to - rainbows do follow the rain - remember?
To cheer you up, listen to my song here, since I can't play it YOU KNOW WHERE anymore, because of YOU KNOW WHO haha
:-P

Hey Booboo.....how bout we grab a picanic basket....

2008-07-08T13:13:00.002-04:00

Ok, so I must vent. Yesterday, while at our little watering hole, I met some new people. Setting up the situation: 2 guys (friends), in their at least late 30's, at the bar drinkin. So Guy 1 - visibly the more friendly of the 2, asks what kind of game we're playing. We were playing a number, and at that time, I believe it was a-hole. Guy 2 pipes in and said - you look intelligent... (Well I am smarter than the average bear) (I knew something else was going to spew out of his mouth shortly at this point) why would you play a game like that? Umm ok, just because i'm intelligent doesn't mean I can't play card games - or does it? What's wrong with a-hole, I thought to myself?? So I asked him, what's that got to do with the price of tea in China? Turns out dude is a little bitter about a relationship - suck it up my man - it happens, move on! Then we talk about what we do, and once again Guy 1 - normal - i'm a such and such at the DIA. I said cool, i'm an analyst for a big co. Guy 2 then says, well I'm better than you (or something to that effect - at this point I was getting ticked with him) I'm like oh yea? What do you do? Please tell me, i'm ALL ears....(noting sarcasm) He said something, and I responded with oh well that's great, because my job doesn't define who I am - i'm also a writer, poet, and am getting into an online business start-up. Put that in your pipe n smoke it Troll! So then.... (please make it stop) he perks up because I mention I write (oh but just a bit - think of the guy that used to do the Dry Eyes commercial - yea that would be him but in a 5'0" body) He's in a band and blah blah what do I write? Finally...... my savior bartender comes to the rescue after putting ice down my pants(Ummm like 3 minutes too late) haha
Soooo.... a little hint to the bitter - I know it hurts, trust me I know, but seriously don't make yourself look like a big jerk to others. You never know who're you're going to meet, and subsequently turn off. Better luck next time!

I kissed a girl, and I liked it....

2008-07-07T18:54:00.002-04:00

Haha so I decided to come home and listen to some nostalgic music (by nostalgic I mean way back like college haha) I used to love this song, until today, when I heard that the dude wrote it after his gf decided to tell him she was a lesbo. Haha, so Michael, did you write a song when your wife told you she was already married - to a hot broad no less? haha

Enjoy a little Angry Salad - it's a peppy song haha :)

Funk n Fireworks

2008-07-05T11:56:00.019-04:00

So I haven't been in the greatest of moods lately...sorry. It's just there's alot of stuff i've been dealin with lately, and I just am emotionally drained. I really need to get away, if not on a vacay then from reality....and both won't happen. haha
I'm not sure how much longer that'll last, God I hope not very long, but i'll try to get back to me. Meanwhile, i'm listening to depressing songs (my fave Jimmy eat world songs) and love songs, and whatever I happen to rotate in the cd player. (Yes, you read that correctly, I still own a cd player, no Ipod here y'all)

So yesterday, was the big bbq/fireworks grill at the Clawson residence of my two favorite Hung-Flips! I came in with a funky mood (hence the title of the post haha) but towards the end of the night, I got to laugh, which I needed- thank you! In honor of the night, I shall post a short picture story. Try to follow along haha.....

"Welcome to the Pupptrans....this continues for a few more rounds..."

"Ok seriously guys - stop making gross shots (which didn't happen we had a few more..."

"Old people are soo weird when they drink..."
So we chill and talk and get shocked by Jay's game - which is not fun at all! As the night progresses, it becomes much more animated haha. We finally get up and start walkin down to 14 mile...oh the fun begins haha
Jen falls and goes boom, Mike and his "magic fingers", then we find a spot to sit... Continuing....

"Pssstttt.....I think things will get even more funny"

In her best William Shattner "I will not.....show you my (long pause) booooobies"

"OMG this stuff just can't be scripted.... we're dyin and Kasia can't breathe...."

"Joyce when are we going to see peeeeeeeeeenuuuuuuuuuuus"

"Next year, I think we'll just stay at our home and relax (haha a penny for the parentals thoughts"

"Now do you understand why we don't go to whiskey often??? "
As the fireworks ended we strolled back to the Pupptrans, lost a flip flop and almost a Jen hehe, but made it safe :) Then for a game and off to bed.
Oh what a 4th!! hehe

"Y'all come back now ya hear???" (Or maybe not....oh the 26th will be here too soon haha"
PS - we all must bring cameras :)

How I got a 4.0

2008-06-28T18:59:00.004-04:00

It was 90% right brain thinking, and 10% pure luck haha! As a follow up to a conversation I had the other day, I post this video - it has nothing to do with what I talked about, but it's funny none-the-less.

And remember.... I didn't ask to be stung!!!

Oh how time flies....

2008-06-24T21:26:00.003-04:00

So its been almost a week and a half at the new place, and I think i'm going to like it. I've been doing online training like mad, and am beginning to slowly get my feet wet with the processes i'll be responsible for. I feel good things :) I just have to bust my butt, and get to where I want to be in the next few years - watch out world!

Once things settle down, i'm gonna start checkin out homes and such again. I think movin a little closer to work would be smart now with the crazy gas prices. I guess it's about time I start growin up eh?

Not much of anything else going on, fireworks season has started and I'm all giddy :) I love fireworks! I have a couple of pics to post from Joyces bday celebration - i'll get to those sometime....soon :)

I'll post again soon when I feel more awake - right now i'm gonna take example of my friends down under, and relax.

Til next time......

I shall call that chapter "Why I almost resorted to pot..."

2008-06-12T10:54:00.004-04:00

Haha I didn't (and for those that know me - I wouldn't cuz pot always gives me a headache), but hey sometimes you need somethin to mellow you out.

I finished my career at Team Detroit yesterday. It was sad, yes, because i've made some lasting relationships, but happy because I get to further my career elsewhere. And that somewhere else actually shows promise in terms of a career path, and assistance to get you where you want to go - crazy huh?

So Monday I start my new position, bright and early! Yay, for the 30 minute trek to work! My gut tells me this is a good thing, my mind tells me that I need to look for a house closer haha

Right now i'm just over joyed, talk to me after a couple weeks to see if i'm still in a good mood :)

Other than that, i've got 4 days to just relax and enjoy the weather. Perhaps i'll make another trip to see Petosky the Giraffe.

Has anyone else ever connected those two dots? I mean honestly, giraffes look like giant petosky stones! Perhaps giraffe's are native to Upper Lower Peninsula - I think Michael should write a paper on that :)

Much love guys ~ i'll see ya this weekend!!

Oh this is soo cute

2008-05-30T10:10:00.004-04:00

All I kept thinking about when I saw this was aww it looks like a baby Joyce. Wifey, I pictured you singing this hehe
Enjoy see how cute :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwKRuSC5tww&feature=related

So Official....

2008-05-29T20:58:00.002-04:00

I am now a Business Services Analyst at EDS!!! I have successfully passed checks and what not - yay! As you can tell i'm very excited with my new opportunity. I just feel that this will be a good place for me, a chance to show what i'm worth, work my butt off, and hopefully move up in an organization that will actually respect my talents. Soooo, with that I say let's celebrate :) :) I know I will see most of you on Saturday night for bowling, what say you all to a lil celebration after we're done???

Dunes Edge and a new opportunity....

2008-05-21T20:20:00.002-04:00

So we went up north Saturday and had some fun, my weekend was ulitmately cut short because of a decision I had on my hands; I had to be at work by Monday to deliver a decision I had rendered over the weekend. I have decided to take on another challenge, a new opportunity at a new job. I think it will be a good move for me, we'll see. I shall keep you all posted as things become more official, right now I have only accepted a job. The weekend up north was, as usual, full of fun and laughs, and food, and booze. Good times! Next time I will definitely stay more than 24 hours haha.
As for a recap, I have included a couple of pics on my flickr page so you can check em out. I'm not sure how to post my link, but go to konrad's blog, scroll to his flickr icon, and i'm one of his friends, so you can get to them from there. :) Once they completely finish loading, I will try to figure out how to link.

Ahhh Michigan....

2008-04-04T18:49:00.002-04:00

So my Vegas vacation is over. I'm officially not in the vacation mood anymore :( Boooooo! Out west was gorgeous, beautiful weather, sunny skies, flippity flops :) woo! Can we make a pact to go to Vegas once a year? It doesn't have to be for long, even like 3 days??? How fun would that be?

Yesterday I was still in my happy go lucky I just got back phase. I was kind and thoughtful at work, totally jumped in and gave a 110%, smiled all day, you get the picture. Today.....hahaha i'm back :) I was ruthless and pessimistic. It's funny how a place you really don't like to work at anymore, can bring you back to reality so quickly. You realize you still work with no lights, with a shmuck who could care less, and frankly you're sick of giving your extra effort. Soooo.... Whiskey night will cure right?

I promise to have some pics up soon. I love that Vegas town!

Blowout and such

2008-03-09T19:47:00.002-04:00

Well this weekend was a mix of emotions.... Thursday night - Hammy Blowout - drinks, flashy buttons, Ohio sucks chants...need I say more? hehe
Friday...one of my gf's from work left. We had a going away party, and of course at the end of the night we cried. We became close, and now I lose that :( That's going to be rough.... But on a happy note - I hope to be moving on soon :)

Saturday, spent time with my love, then more blowout. Let me tell you, next time we're at Whiskey when Augs is tending bar, he promised to let me put a comment up on the board!! Woo woo! I'll keep the comment a surprise for when you are there with, or when I take a pic :) He still can't figure out how to put my music up on that darned jukebox - i'll have to go around it i guess.

Today, I spent time at home chillin, celebratin gramm's 3/4 of a century bday!!! She's so cute, I love her :)

Keep your fingers crossed for me this week, as the decision is to be made. I hope I have some good news to share :)

Finally......Joyce and I were discussing big 3-0 birthday plans for our boys. Hers is all set, i'm trying to finalize Jeffs stuff. I was thinking whirlyball, but that can get expensive. What say you all to Laser Tag? (Thanks for the suggestion wifey :) ) Jeff's birthday is April 14, but we'd have to do it that weekend afterwards. that would make it the weekend of 18th, 19th? Lemme know if that works for you guys.... I'll call the place tomorrow.

Much love homies!

It's the waiting that sux....

2008-03-04T21:11:00.002-05:00

So it's been almost a week....and nothin. I guess it could either be good or bad; they did ask if I had any plans in the near future to expect to be out for an extended period of time, to which I said no (outside of my Vegas vacation), but they said it would be a few weeks til they made a decision. Seriously people? Hurry up!! Crazy I tell u, crazy! Other than that all is well. My dear Wisconsin friend, if you're reading this - i'm sorry about Brett :( As his woman, I think you should convince him he's not really tired - grab a Red Bull :)
I hope y'all are doing well. Shall I see you guys this weekend at the Blowout?? Lemme know!
Much love!

Welcome back me

2008-02-26T21:40:00.002-05:00

I know, I know it's been a while (hell it's been almost 2 months) Nothin new in my neck of the woods, well not yet maybe :) I'll keep you guys posted within the next few days re: my future. Don't get too excited, it's just work stuff. It's been same shtuff, different days. It kinda sux really, when there's nothing new going on in your life, you are forced to work in a place that likes to keep the lights off all because of a turd who gets migraines when lights are on and he has to work on his computer (but its ok to stay and play pinball under a 500 watt halogen bulb for a 1/2 hour or more a day), one of your co-workers is a complete tool who you have to compensate for, and hmm...theres more but I digress. Like I said....nothin new. I hope to share some positive news soon :) By the by, I think we should plan to hang soon perhaps do a mini outing, perhaps some whirly ball somewheres. We haven't done that as a group yet :) It can be boys vs. girls, make it challenging, perhaps do it blindfolded haha
I hope all is well with y'all, and I'll try to update much sooner again. I promise I won't wait 2months. And if I do, i'll buy a round at Whiskey...
Stay tuned....

Ok so the link didn't work last time - what gives???

2008-01-01T14:19:00.000-05:00

Let's see if this one will work -
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8011304609710037283&hl=en

New Years Eve Bash!

2008-01-01T12:45:00.000-05:00

As usual, the Pupptran klan had a blast at NYE '07. We ate, laughed, drank, partied, danced our way into '08. It was a good time had by all. I'm glad I was able to usher a new year with my friends. You guys are the best - love ya!
For all that were not able to attend, your presence was missed, and we hope to entertain ya going into '09.
Below, you can see a sneek peak into our fun. The amazing dance techniques of HIP HOP M.E. were great. Take a look :)

Can't wait to see more pics :)

NYE menu

2007-12-31T09:39:00.000-05:00

Ok - so here is the un-official entree list for tonight (I want to hear no complaints)
Veggies/cheese trays
Kasia's famous meatballs
Southwestern chicken (just a fancy name for chicken breasts with melted cheese and sauteed onions/peppers atop)
(I'm still debating on the spaghetti - its a definite possibility)
garlic mashed potatoes
Potato salad
Chips, Tortilla chips, salsas
I realized that I have no sweets (OMG!!!!!!!!!) If anyone wants to bring anything sweet, just bring it, if not i'll have to stop by later for something, somewhere.

I hope its enough food for everyone. For all those that I won't have the pleasure of cooking for or seeing, I wish you a fantastic, Happy, Healthy, Prosperous New Year!!!!!!! Be safe - lookin forward to '08!!!!! Woo Woo :)

So this is Christmas.....

2007-12-26T14:37:00.000-05:00

So Christmas came and went. All the hustle, bustle, holiday shopping, crazy parking lot drivers, all drawing to a close. Whew....another year survived! And now....a new year - seriously, crazy. Ah well...no use in complaining. I hope everyone had a fantabulous holiday season, and will join us for a New Year's get together. I am working out the meal plan as we speak (meatballs, some sort of chicken, salads, snacks, etc oh yea and the booze) Nothin new in my neck o the woods, hence the lack of posting - sorry y'all maybe i'll come up with something more creative soon. I've been in one of those states lately, you know kinda like Utah - not much goin on. I don't know where my camera is either, so I can't find any pics to post... which sux. But, I soon hope to find it before NYE. You know how we all like to get our drink on!
Perhaps i'll come to soon enough - I mean I have a couple days before '08 begins.
If there are any suggestions on what you'd like to snack on, lemme know before I begin my Martha Stewarting.
Later Gators!

Ohhh another Whiskey Night....

2007-11-22T20:10:00.000-05:00

Ok so it's been a while....
But it's time for another story. Yay!!!
So it was Pam's first time to the good ole Whiskey - no longer a virgin WooWoo! We helped Auggie celebrate his 1 year anniversary - Congrats Auggie - keep those shots a flowin! I hope she had fun - I know I did :)
She was able to enjoy our local fine staples which included Main Street, Cafe 1923, and last but not least:

Hey Mikey - she likes it!!! :)

We had some drinks, some poured by:

and others poured by some sexy new bartendress in training haha

We shared some laughs, got some shirts and some tramp/nip stamps (that were applied with beer and not water as directions said - screw directions!), drank beers and mysterious ecto-cooleresque shots, and listened to live music. It was a good night :)
We tried taking a group photo...but as the night went on and the drinks kept coming...we missed a few peeps as seen:

As usual there were appearances of
and

Twas a good night - the night before turkey day. We welcome you all to future outings, and if you don't come...well... you'll just have to deal with the wrath of
and
Happy Turkey Day to all - and happy bargain hunting tomorrow!!!!

Jumpin Jehosophats Robin - time's a flyin by!

2007-11-07T19:17:00.000-05:00

I can't believe its already Nov. 7th!!!
It's only 2(ish) weeks til Thanksgiving and 6 weeks or so til Christmas - crazy - and then - a New Year!!!!! Can you believe it???? I can not - what the hell - seriously - we gotta slow this down. I'm already 25 and I can't remember the last couple years, it's a blur, I was just in HS! Hell in the ancient world, I would be a goner - washed up, 300 years old, barren, unwanted, tossed away, dried up - you know - you get it - urghh save me from my thoughts :(
My point is, I don't really have a point. Wait, I think I did.... time is moving by way too quick. I see all these kids growing up, not realizing, i'm not getting younger myself. Maybe one day i'll be married to J-oyce (oops freudian slip) married like J-oyce hehe :)
Wouldn't it be fun if we got to a point in our lives, and then poof - we start going backwards? I mean I wouldn't wanna go all the way back, but it might be fun. Celebrating things backwards, for example receptions first then weddings, then the prep. Hmmm..... Perhaps if I calibrate a way into another dimension.....
Anywhoo... in the meantime....I get to look forward to thanksgiving and crazy shopping the day afterward :) Yay - i'm already studying my deals and the places where I could get the most bang for my buck. I'm one of those crazies and yes I like it :)
Then another wedding, then Christmas. Before Christmas, another party..... hang on to more details. Tryin to finalize a day when the hall is available, and going from there. Hold on tight til invites go out :)

Wedded Bliss....Part 1...

2007-10-27T17:45:00.000-04:00

What? Today is the day? Shit Dawwwwg

But of course sweetie.... do you think I would look like this on any other occassion?

Enter Pam....I don't want to hear any of it!...sings "Apologize" to herself

It'll be ok cuz "We're going to the chapel and we're gonna get married...."

Say it ain't sooo.....

I guess it is soooo :(
Ok now.....really? Stop..... Consummate it later ;)

I'm not losing a girlfriend, i'm gaining a husband :-P

2007-10-27T17:35:00.000-04:00

Well hello my dearest readers! So the day has come and gone and I am proud to announce that my wifey (only recognized in a few states - blasted!) has officially tied the knot with Michael! It is with mixed emotions I write this post....as I love those two wacky warblers (see Mike - I used a bird term). I am super excited that we've all finally gotten to that altar, but i'm sad that Joyce is no longer a fair maiden :( She's a MRS. now :( Sigh..... Happy thoughts....happy thoughts :)

The bride was stunning :), the groom....well.....he was umm.....hmmmm whats the word to use...... ahh yes handsome and glowing with excitement as he patiently watched as his fiance walked down that aisle to finally become his wife :) (see thought I was gonna say somethin dumb huh?) The ceremony itself was beautiful (I cried - damn all of you who had bets haha) And the reception....it goes without saying was off the hook!

I know i've said it countless times, but I love you guys! And Congratulations once again as you begin your married life together - Mr. & Mrs. Pupptran

Stay tuned for a recap as my next post will be another picture story haha.....

Ode to Mishka....

2007-10-22T10:46:00.000-04:00

My pre-gift to the bridegroom...a story in pictures...

I'm gettin married in 4 days????

(In a Sean Connery voice) Hmmm...is it too late to back out now?

Listen to me man, get a hold of yourself!- she will make you one satisfied man

I likey......Oooooooh

See....I told you....she's already ready for you.....

After a time lapse..... you know how the story ends.... SATISFACTION!

I just want to say I love you guys and I wish you nothin but happiness. U guys are great! And see....those pics came in handy for something hehe :) I can't wait until friday!!!!

It's the final countdown.....

2007-10-22T10:09:00.000-04:00

Well all.....the bachelorette party was a success!!! It was a fun filled night full of drinks and well you know ;) All had a good time. We saw things we haven't seen before (spiderman, spiderman...), we drank (next time i will truly stick to my rule with one type of drink all night long....), we laughed (oh did we laugh..Joyce where's elaine?) and then laughed some more (cuz we couldn't really stop haha), and then we finally fell asleep around 5:30 am. Yes - it was a loooong fun happy day!

As for details....no details for you!!! hahaha sorry those are for us gals only ;) We shall treasure those in our (new vocab word learned this weekend) spank bank haha

So now...we wait until FRIDAY (4 days away!!!!) where Joyce gets to walk down that aisle at church to the guy up front and say "Sup baby, i'm Melellanie, and I do wanna get hizzitched fo shizzle"

The weekend theme - We've got DD's

2007-10-18T22:39:00.000-04:00

No it doesn't stand for designated drivers - please thats what hotels are for :) It's the theme of the bachelorette party! It stands for dongs (politically speaking) and drinks. 2 things we'll have in/on/around us on Saturday Woo Woo! I can't believe it's J-oyce's last weekend as a free/single woman. (Not that she's really single - since she's had Mike for 3 years, or free really cuz no one is really free - that just sounds cheap .... anyway I digress) :( I'm gonna be sad now
It'll be our last time to show Joyce what kind of men she'll be missing once she ties the knot, gets hitched, the old ball and chain....
Top secret plans for a great night ..... oh I can't wait!!!!
This shall be fun for all :)
Let's toast to happiness, and good times with great people!
See you all on Saturday!!!!

Rewind....step back....now what???

2007-09-30T22:48:00.000-04:00

Ok....so being that i'm in a pensive mood, I hate these moods....I've been rewinding alot lately. How far??? I don't know, a year two, man has it already been 3, 7+, holy cow!!!
Anyway..there are things that happen...things that happen for no complete reason that we don't really care to think about at that present time in our lives. But now...you just go back and sometimes re-live decisions, or fights, or thoughts, or actions, or whatever it might be and wonder...why? Was it a good decision? bad? Was it the right one? Where would I be now had things happened differently.
Like had I never gone to WSU I would've never met Joyce and be getting ready to stand up in one of the most important days in her life. Had I not gone to WSU I would've also not meant certain individuals (you know who you are :) ) that I can't imagine not having in my life at this point.
Had I not gone to work where I am, I wouldn't have met someone I love with my entire being :)
It goes on and on, and I can list the countless many situations I've been faced with that made me think. But I won't, cuz God knows that would be an incredibly superfluous post.
I guess though, I'd like to say thank you...thank you to all those people i've met along the broken road (by chance, by a twist of fate, by running into them - i'm sorry for causing any bodily harm) Thanks for all your thoughts, and insights, and advice. Thank you for making me that much more insane :) I'm kidding. I've learned so many lessons, both good/bad, disappointing/rewarding, etc
I thank you all for traveling this dusty trail known as life with me :) I hope I haven't caused most of you many brain farts, or aneurisms. Had it not been for that horse.....

Favors $450, flowers $60ish, Seeing the laughing faces of Mi-oyce at the shower while putting on aprons..priceless

2007-09-24T23:08:00.000-04:00

So another shower down....Yea it was good (at least I hope) I thought so, but then again I did have like 4 mimosas and a spiked punch or two. :) The hall was pretty, the food was great, the desserts kicked ass (Joyce I love your moms cooking!!) The games were funny, I need those pics to be up :) I only have a couple. I am looking forward to the wedding next month. I can't believe my little Joycey is getting married. Man time flies.... I hope everyone enjoyed themselves!! I know the boys enjoyed getting felt up hehe.... Speaking of felt up.....bachelorette party countdown y'all less than 30 days....Oh YEAAAAA! Bring cameras i'm sure there will be plenty of fun pics .... Once I get some pics downloaded from the shower, i'll put em up. :)

I made Joyce a veil :)

2007-09-09T21:01:00.000-04:00

Yes I am a mini Martha Stewart. Is it because i'm a type A personality? No (but that I am) Is it because of insider trading?? Haha I can't trade for the life of me. It's because of my talent for making veils out of tulle and ribbons and such at Joyce's #1 shower in Burton. I surprised even myself - wait til you guys see it - she'll bring it to shower #2 and then to the bachelorette party :) It's purty. (unless I snag a pic of it first, then it'll be up here)

The shower was fun, food was good (until I started getting bloated but its my own fault - sometimes I'm a piggy) dessert was yummy, and the drive and times spent with the J-oyce and Shortie are good times. The shopping - oy - let's not go there :-P I can't wait for my shower, I want home gifts too hehe. It's too bad you can only have bridal showers once huh, maybe you can do anniversary showers??? Hmmm.....

I can't wait to get the favors in (they're sooo cute)...i'm so excited about the shower (can u tell?)....like it's my own!!! Well it kinda is, Mike is only a figure-head until MI changes its laws hehe

I hope everyone has had a good weekend and i'll smell ya later!

Perhaps a home???

2007-09-09T20:59:00.000-04:00

Cross your fingers guys - there's 2 homes out there right now that I am really interested in. I just hope to finally get one, ya know?? One's in Mike's old hood (no not Genessee - althought Joyce asked me if I wanted to live there driving through - i'm not that country y'all :) ) it's in Berkley. The other is in Centerline. I want to see the Berkley one asap, because I don't want to put in an offer w/out seein it first. But it looks cool, and I'm thinking resale value in the next few years too!!! Anywhoo i'll keep you posted

So begins another fantasy season....

2007-09-01T09:54:00.001-04:00

Y'all watch out now, I will be kicking major @ss this season. (Both on and off the field....watch out Linn - I'm comin' for ya...you took a number of my playas) The evening started at 1923 where the smack talk just started a brewin', then went drinkin at Whisky. It was an enjoyable evening! Especially the drinks and a wonderful game of asshole. And that cute, but all too pudgy dog hung around all night. Note to self...perhaps we get fall colored jello shots for bridal shower favors.... Yummy we can do oranges, reds, greens.... I'm likin this idea. What goes good with jello shot favors??? Suggestions please :)

So it's like that huh?

2007-08-28T17:20:00.000-04:00

So becasue I wear clothes that are both fashionable and comfortable (the clothes of today) I get branded that I am wearing maternity clothes - by of course some of the species with the schlong!!!! How rude!!!!!

Piss on you!

Would you rather I wear skin tight, pleather, or other such clothes to my professional environment??? I think not!!!!!

I would change that corny presidential music too, perhaps do a ditty WWE style...

2007-08-28T14:10:00.000-04:00

I think i'm going to throw my name into the political arena. I mean if Mitt, Hillary, Obama, and McCain can do it....Hell I can do it too. My name is just as odd and it would be fun to hear people pronounce (or mis-pronounce) it.
I think its about time that people jumped on the Blue wagon. With Joyce's help, and spreading of our Blue message again in Royal Oak, we can definitely spur up some support. One of my first decisions as president would be (Doesn't that sound superific - Pres. Kasia? - rolls off the tongue like butta) to make everyday humpday! How fun would that be - and it would be a requirement to leave work early and enjoy the hump. (Do the lyrics "do the humpty hump" resound as I speak - well they do in my mind) And that would be the muzak playing in the background in all elevators everywhere. (well for the morning anyway) If you have any other great ideas to think about for me, lemme know, drop me a line! I'd love to chat with you, pose for cheesy photo-ops, hug little babies, maybe a lil rally here and there???

I'm a catch you some goood thoughts....

2007-08-27T23:22:00.000-04:00

Welcome into my life ---- buckle up now kids, and grab a fifth it may be a while.....

2007-08-27T22:39:00.000-04:00

Well, I have finally stepped into the new millenium. If only I could part from my cd player, and embrace those aeiou pods..... gimme some time folks. (By the way, why I pod? were all other vowels taken? What about consonants????)
I've entered this new world of blogging, yes scary, but captivating as well. Please take pity on my virgin-ness to this, it will take some time for me to really acquiant myself with this crazy thing. I hope to mesmorize you all with my unique perspective on life, perhaps if you're lucky venture into knowing a little bit of ..... the real me (insert twilight zone music here)