Pistons games we're going to:

Nov. 17th vs. Washington
Dec. 1st vs. New York
Dec. 31st vs. Phoenix
Jan. 17th vs. Utah
Feb. 25th vs. Chicago

Yessss I'm so pumped!

Ahh, did I tell you? When I went to Chicago last month, there was this huge billboard of Ben Wallace in a Bulls jersey on the side of the highway? I was like "whaaat?!" I used to think if there was any Piston who was iconic, he would be it. I guess not. Oh yeah and Bobby said that two of the Pistons live in Bellagio in Northville now. Weird huh?

Bada da da daaaa, I'm lovin' it

Is it dorky that I love the smell of a fresh, new spindle of writeable CDs? I thought about that at work today.

Steamed buns and cute dresses

On separate occasions this week, my mom and I and then D and I decided a new thing for us to do together is cook. My mom and I decided we should quit complaining to each other every time we come home from work/school about how we're too lazy to cook dinner. So now her and I have to cook for each other at least once a week, and the recipes we like we'll compile. D and I decided that we go out to eat too much so we should start trying out our own recipes too.

I saw this adorable little dress at the mall the other day, and it's the exact same dress as the one I obsessed over during New Year's (when I finished contemplating and decided to get it, the store didn't have it anymore) but it has different colors. So I'm trying to justify myself by finding a reason to buy it. E's wedding? Well I have the pink/peach dress I bought last summer for that, which I actually spent more money on than this one is worth. We'll see - maybe I'll just spoil myself because my birthday is coming up.

Things about Ricardo: State of the Nation address, DieselMax event, President said hi to me, too much work (and driving to work) is a pain.

Tagged by galiatovi, but since the people I know who read this blog don't blog, I dunno if I should tag anyone...? Here are my top ten:

1. Airplanes that fly really low over me on 94 when driving to work is real cool
2. My pup is always super excited to see me when I come home
3. Singing my heart out to a really good, really loud song when driving
4. I don't know why, but reunions with old friends I haven't seen in awhile
5. Goregous fall days when all I need is a sweater
6. Long, deep discussion in my philosophy class that leave me mind boggled
7. A steaming, hot bath with bubbles and a good book or magazine
8. Compliments on something I've worked really hard on
9. Spending time with high-energy friends that make me constantly smile and laugh
10. Lounging in absolute comfort with my favorite :)

Do the Monkey/Drive a Cadillac STS

My favorite: Catalina!
Pre-game: Bogdan as a sad little girl? haha

Chris!The band:The game:D's company car! The most luxiourious I think I've ever sat in. Voice activated bluetooth, satellite radio, 6 CD and DVD changers, auto-cruise control, automatic windshield wipers, keyless entry keyfob, heated seats and steering wheel, nav system, 320 hp (even though it's lugging a bit of weight), automatic manual, power telescope steering column, remote fuel door, remote ignition, automatic headlights, and projected display that only the driver can see.

I wouldn't be caught dead in this place

Cool blog I found today: Google Maps Mania. There's actually a map you can get of New York based off of smells. So supposedly, if you train your nose to the smells of alcohol, urine, chemical waste, and so on, you can use this map to find your way - hahaham.

I sat down at work today with all this ridiculous stuff I've been getting from JVA. At some point, I stopped thinking about what I was doing, just machined through it, and started thinking about how I haven't been myself lately.

With balancing my life, I think I've been really irresponsible. With school and work, I've been more responsible than usual. I have a huge potty mouth now and can't seem to stop swearing or saying bad things, and I think I've been losing my patience much more easily lately. And I think, overall, I've started getting sappier (is that a word?), and I've started acting more impulsively. I think at the wrong times, I've become pretty bitter and cynical too.

But I'm slowly trying to get myself back on track, so I guess I'm not all downhill.

I walked past Pete's office today and he yelled out the door "I thought you were supposed to be in school!" and I yelled back "I'm playing hooky to be at work!" And then I poked my head in his office and he was like "No, seriously, what's your schedule like?" So I told him, and he said, "Glad you're still with us here" and smiled. That was nice.

I got home from work and realized I got distracted when Dusan called me as I was walking out the door, so I forgot everythig I meant to take home. Long story short, he kept me company when I drove back to pick everything up. I gave him a tour of Ricardo, and just for fun, I took him by Visteon City (aka their headquarters, which is HUGE). We blasted music the whole way home, and it was just good to laugh with him and talk about funny things.

Oh yeah, I re-enabled the comments feature with word verification even though I still haven't posted my blog anywhere. Wait I take that back, I think I might have posted it on facebook, but I can't remember.

I wrote a narrative paper about Coldstone (yeah I know it's not one word but I like it that way). I couldn't figure out what else to write about since I've writen about everything already... robotics, Ricardo, training, piano, statkeeping... Anyway, the point is, I didn't realize until now how much I really loved that job. Sure there was drama at the end but I loved working there and with the crew. Hmm good times, good times.

Ahhh I gotta study.