January 2009
79 posts
Funny Folk: 'Conchords' Co-Creator James Bobin :... →
My coworker just called me to let me know that this was on Fresh Air today. She is officially on my cool list.
Edible Frickin' Arrangement
Yeah, you heard me. My boyfriend sent me an Edible Arrangement at work today, which served to impress all of my new coworkers and now Jack is on my WICKED GOOD list. Not that he wasn’t before, but you get what I mean. I always wanted one of these and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. I’d like to know where they get their fruit because the strawberries were perfect and the...
Two Things I Noticed Today
Today I started my new job as a Programs Associate for a study abroad and cultural travel company. Here is what I noticed:
WINDOWS! After working in two different reproductive health clinics where privacy is crucial, I am finally in an office with windows. The outside world exists again! I can feel sunshine on my back! OH WONDER OF ALL WONDERS!
MEN. I work with men. The only man I have ever...
The post where I talk about how much I freakin'...
Every year on New Year’s Eve, there is a big music show on TV called kohaku where a ton of big ads perform. There is the red team (women) and white team (men) who compete but really it’s just about lots and lots of music. I used to watch this with my mom way back in the day and this year she managed to order a copy of this year’s show online. We’re watching it right now.
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Health - Jersey City - A Soap Opera Aims to Fight... →
Soap opera sex education? Why not? Any medium that gets people to listen and absorb the information is fine by me. We should be trying everything to get the message out, because it’s the difference between being healthy and not.
President Obama Reverses Bush-Backed Attack on... →
This is clearly a big deal. Sorry I forgot to post it yesterday.
What Do Women Want? - Discovering What Ignites... →
So, the consensus is no consensus?
Oh P.S.
It’s been a busy year already! I officially ended my current job and will be starting anew on Monday with (finally) full time hours and benefits! That means less time for posting here, but I will try to stay interesting, if I can even be considered that now. Also, I finally bought a car. It’s nothing special (old and used), but exactly what I needed.
Wish me luck!
Answer?
I’m confused when people refer to Obama Sr. as an immigrant. My understanding was that he studied in the US but afterwards went back to Kenya. If he wasn’t seeking citizenship here then why are people calling him an immigrant? He was basically just a foreign student, right?
Anyone have a definitive answer to this or a reliable source that can help me figure this out?
This is about as...
Kristen Schaal Jokes - Mel on Flight of the... →
My friend Nems posted this link on Facebook and I had to click on it because I will basically click on anything FOTC related.
I especially adore 2:09PM, “The Bonkers aren’t doing it for me. I want to cover up my snatch with a dodo bird. I’m informed they are extinct.” PRICELESS!
Feministe ยป Whoops! Anti-Choice Nurse... →
This is completely and utterly disgusting. This nurse has assaulted her patient and has admitted to doing this to other patients as well. And who are her coworkers who “laugh” at what she’s doing? They’re no better for not stoping this illegal act and making light of it. They should all be criminally charged. Hrmph.
Just cuz I look Asian doesn't mean I work here!
(At cooking class today, held at Asian grocery store)
Woman: Excuse me, I need to buy this.
Me: Uh, I'm just in this class. Usually if you stand at the register someone will come up, though.
Woman: I have been standing here.
Me: Well, you could try looking for the guy in one of the aisles. I'm actually just here for a class...
Woman: I want to purchase this. Can't you do it?
Me: I AM TAKING A CLASS HERE. I DO NOT WORK HERE.
Woman: (walks off in a huff)
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. - Krispy Kreme... →
Anti-choicers are going batty over free “Freedom of Choice” doughnuts. WTF, just grab a free doughnut and be happy! “Choice” doesn’t just refer to abortions, in case you were wondering. Seriously, what kind of stick must you have up your butt that you cannot be joyful about free doughnuts?!
Sidenote: I sort of wish that Krispy Kreme was giving away “Freedom of...
Is it weird that one of my comfort foods is...
Gah.
I was supposed to be asleep two hours ago. Thanks to brilliant drunken text from boyfriend (make that several), I am now wide awake. Not a good idea, hun. I am now in evil queen bitch mode (as he will soon find out when he checks his email). Uncalled for? Probably. But waking me just at the delicious moment of nodding off to quote some wack 50 Cent song is also totally uncalled for and for now...
Un estudio analiza la salud reproductiva de las... →
This study about reproductive health and undocumented women is one that I’d be really interested in reading. Both of my past workplaces were resources for undocumented women looking for reproductive health care, and it’s certainly an issue that is near and dear to my heart. The fear of being caught without “papers” shouldn’t be a factor in receiving appropriate health...
