October 2008
“The National Republican Senatorial Committee has reversed an earlier decision to...”
– The Rothenberg Political Report: Louisiana Senate: NRSC Back In (via notthatkindagay)
FUCK.
Attn: New Orleans
Who wants to go see W tonight? Some sushi or other food beforehand? Yeah???
“The Red Sox, who twice this decade have rallied from a 3-1 deficit to win the...”
– ESPN - Rays vs. Red Sox - Recap - October 16, 2008
This is obviously not a typo, as the next clause says the same thing. I guess, technically, 2004 was a 3-1 deficit—after we’d already won one to move out of a 3-0 deficit. I’m really hating on sports media these past weeks. I think it’s TBS’s fault...
I have 250 kroner (about $50, but in actual buying...
switchbladesusie:
defeatism:
switchbladesusie:
defeatism:
switchbladesusie:
Me bitching about being without the moneyz.
Thanks to the current efficiency of the American banking system, I’m in a similar situation. It’s irritating to say the least. At least your weather and eye candy is better.
Weather?! I don’t really know if comparing Oslo and New Orleans’ weather is even a fair...
I have 250 kroner (about $50, but in actual buying...
switchbladesusie:
defeatism:
switchbladesusie:
Me bitching about being without the moneyz.
Thanks to the current efficiency of the American banking system, I’m in a similar situation. It’s irritating to say the least. At least your weather and eye candy is better.
Weather?! I don’t really know if comparing Oslo and New Orleans’ weather is even a fair fight. It’s like a cold, damp blanket...
I have 250 kroner (about $50, but in actual buying...
switchbladesusie:
Needless to say, I’m a bit freaked out. The super fun catch is that SiO’s financial office is only open 9-11am Weds and Thurs, so I can’t even apply to have it transferred until the middle of the week. Who the fuck keeps office hours like that?! I rarely ever let this come out of my mouth, but I miss the States sometimes.
And there’s no little Mexican supermarket nearby to buy...
On Watching The Change Guy At The Thing On CNN,...
1. Let’s talk about the economy.
2. Nice AIG joke.
3. “It’s possible that I’m a little too awesome.”
4. OHHHH, TIM RUSSERT MENTION. That’s like 5 electoral votes right there.
Both men were gracious, however. A++++
On Watching John McCain Speak At the Alfred E....
bowlingalleylawyer:
defeatism:
I’m actually amused by this frightfully unfit man to serve as President. I wonder how Bill Maher feels.
This from someone who used “Thingy” in the title and values Bill Maher’s opinion.
<3
On Watching John McCain Speak At the Alfred E....
I’m actually amused by this frightfully unfit man to serve as President. I wonder how Bill Maher feels.
Kind of an asshole at the end, though.
Things I Found In My Mailbox
1. Bank of America card that ends the two week stolen card saga and related fuckups by BofA, Chase and Citibank. Actually the fuckups with Chase continue but I’m too tired to deal with that shit today.
2. Official Voters’ Guide for the California General Election. Um, thanks. I already voted for Obama and NO on Prop 8. I’m all for black dudes and the gays. I could really...
Overheard on BBC World News (er, CNN International...
The Nikkei closed down over 11%, its worst loss in two decades.
Today is going to be fucking awesome on CNN. I’m going to take a shitload of barbituates and kind of sleepwalk through the day.
Right now there is something about donating to Oxfam on BBC. Are they as high as I am? (Note: I am a long-time supporter and donater to Oxfam. But still.)
ben folds five - your redneck past
this should be...
Good News About A Bad Thing
atencio:
My mom called me today to tell me that my aunt Sandy’s breast cancer is officially in remission. This is great news and I’m thrilled to hear how well her treatment is going, but the sad fact remains that breast cancer is still a huge threat to millions of women who aren’t as fortunate. Luckily there’s something you can do. My good friend Elysia is a breast cancer survivor and has a breast...
Here's hoping she grows up to be a lesbian vegan
cajunboy:
News from the heartland…
A new father has secretly named his baby girl Sarah McCain Palin after the Republican ticket for president and vice president.
Mark Ciptak of Elizabethton put that name on the documents for the girl’s birth certificate, ignoring the name Ava Grace, which he and his wife had picked earlier.
“I don’t think she believes me yet,” he told the Kingsport...
“Huh. Kinda pegged you an Obama/Biden supporter, but hey, yay for voting.”
– Defeatism.
Pegged — me, moi? But how?? I’ve never writ kindly of Obama! I’ve never derided McCain’s good name! And I’ve certainly never said poo about Palin.
But I applaud your open-mindedness, Defeatism. Forgive a sick broken girl her small un-funny comforts….
(Psst. Here’s the real one....
A Phone Call Changes Everything
Job offered in Charlottesville, Virginia (think University of Virginia). Pay is similar. Can do mental masturbation there at UVA if I like. So I’m taking it. Sorry, DC, but we won’t be that far away! (I’ll probably be there on the weekends or every other weekend.)
I just couldn’t give up national defense to become one of those “writer” people. Fuck me.
Gas War!
I haven’t really seen anybody post about gas prices recently, and all I know is this:
In New Orleans, in June/July, I was paying almost $5 a gallon. Now I’m paying $2.77.
Then again I’m not working, so…
modthrash:
elliott smith - some song...
brookehatfield:
man, the wabe pledge drive is BUMPING. we’ve raised $23,267 since 6 a.m.
I can’t wait to get my grocery totes! I hope they can hold scotch.
Can We Short Sell Iceland?
I know that sounds bad and I’m in a relatively good mood this early morning, but hey, if it worked for the U.S. economy for a little while….
In all seriousness, I had that idea while reading an article about how lenders needed proof from customers that they had a need for foreign currency, like travelling. How’s this: I’ll give them my American dollars for their krona and...
Voodoo Music Experience: The Tenth Ritual →
switchbladesusie:
defeatism:
I can’t wait for the 96+ hours of being drunk, stoned, coked up, on other drugs (probs), seeing a few great artists and meeting a ton of great people - not to mention the many fucking afterparties at The Saint.
I’m beyond jealous :(
But I get Roskilde next summer, so I guess it’s ok.
I’ve been to Roskilde and Voodoo totally kills it. I tried to get a...
Exploiting the Generation Gap
blurredvision:
Being on a generational cusp definitely has its advantages.
Like being able to have sex with people on either side of that generational cusp.
Harper handed strengthened minority government →
It’s like the song Monster Hospital by Metric is going to be playing until the next election.
Things I Really Like
Being on hold for 45 minutes only to be told “oops!” we forgot to send your replacement debit card by express courier like we promised. Then told that I could “hop right on in” to my nearest Bank of America banking center. All 500 miles away. Yeah, I’m sure I could do that on chemotheraphy meds without puking/dying.
It’s not like the replacement card they...
Defeated. Pwned. Booted off of AOL.
So I won’t have my girl in the BofA’s chairman’s office to help me out. Especially when it’s their fault I don’t have a working debit card today. Read on…
Mr. [Last Name]: Nancy Condos will be out of the office part of this week and all of next week. Please contact Bank of America 1.800.432.1000 to speak with a bank associate or call 1.877.833.5617 for check...
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Our Hell by Emily Haines and etc….
I think...
Voodoo Music Experience: The Tenth Ritual →
I can’t wait for the 96+ hours of being drunk, stoned, coked up, on other drugs (probs), seeing a few great artists and meeting a ton of great people - not to mention the many fucking afterparties at The Saint.
If you’re going to be at Voodoo, please come by the Defend New Orleans tent and say hi and maybe take a photo that I can put up on Flickr and here, on my Tumblr. That means...
Your Jung Typology Test Type Is:
INTJ
You are a:
distinctively expressed introvert
distinctively expressed intuitive personality
moderately expressed thinking personality
slightly expressed judging personality
Tell me something I don’t already know: I’m introverted, intuitive, a thinking man’s man and non-judicial. Could I have just taken this and not wasted four years of my life at university? Or save...
Things I'm Man Enough to Admit
And fuck you if you mock me.
I was sitting in line at the bank (Chase), waiting to see my “personal banker,” when I started to visibly/audibly cry. Someone kindly gave me a tissue and everyone thought it was because it was on part of the economy. Everyone thought I lost my 401k (true) or savings (not true) and that I was just another sad CNN story for Anderson Cooper.
Then I ran...
defendneworleans:
What a week for us at STATIC; it is the week of our 2 year anniversary, we had a feature story in GAMBIT this week (Pg 9) and we are premiering our very first ACL special tonight at the SAINT, 961 Saint Mary St. So, come join us tonight for good music, give aways and, oh yeah, a drawing for the sold out GIRL TALK show this Friday at the House of Blues. You must be at the...
sidecarssuzie:
email me. have a question for you.
This is how I feel all fucked up on cancer meds...
Swedish Business Calls
I’m fucked up on Ambien CR and wine, which I’m blaming on the late hours and cancer. Partly true.
Favourite Tumblrs (Forgotten)
modtrash.tumblr.com - reminds me of this girl i have a major crush on who is really into Vespas
07h54 in Sweden
C’mon morning in Stockholm! I can’t wait up forever, or wake up at 8 a.m. I have to make a business call. Stupid time zones.
It's Always Been Like This, Since High School
switchbladesusie:
defeatism:
Following 79 people / 39 people following me
Not ashamed to admit that I’m not particularly Tumblr popular. I don’t post enough, especially photos and audio. And I’m not a hot girl that posts on Wednesdays - let’s be honest here. If I were magicmolly or molls, it’d be a different story.
Darling, Tumblr is high school. In every way. But honestly, who the fuck...
Favourite Tumblrs
I know this is going to cause some :( but sorry, I have my favs!
anyways.us - where I got my layout from! switchbladesusie.tumblr.com - scandinavianian expats = AWESOME and relavant to my life atencio.tumblr.com - because i think we all wish we could be semi-famous antikris.tumblr.com - i dunno why, well written tesslynch.tumblr.com - also well written allibautista.tumblr.com - addictive...
It's Always Been Like This, Since High School
Following 79 people / 39 people following me
Not ashamed to admit that I’m not particularly Tumblr popular. I don’t post enough, especially photos and audio. And I’m not a hot girl that posts on Wednesdays - let’s be honest here. If I were magicmolly or molls, it’d be a different story.
Merci, anyways.us.
In case you only use Tumblr Dashboard to read these things, I updated my layout, and didn’t do anyways.us any justice whatsoever. Like you’ll compare mine and her’s and go “why did you go and take some pretty girl’s tumblr and fuck it up like that?” And I just blame it on what Jawbreaker call cancer “happy pills,” even though I can tell you from...
Bathroom Scene, A
SCENE NUMBER SOMETHING OR OTHER
[fan man shits in the bathroom and leaves vial of coke]
To pissed girlfriend: “It’s personal, it’s like Jaws 3. Hey, wanna bump?”
(P.S. - Bane of my fucking existence.)
La guerre de politique/The Art of War
switchbladesusie:
defeatism:
My stepfather, who is half-assed watching over me this week, and whom I don’t particularly like (although he has his moments), pissed me off so much today I almost had an aneurysm. The silent rage that builds up over time, over eight years, over blantant racism, over ignorance, over the same shit that’s spewed over stations like Fox News on a nightly basis by...