ur txtng annoys me

By melanie on August 13th, 2009 Posted in WTF

I have a friend who has serious text messaging issues. I the event that I respond to this person’s initial text, I will receive no less than 3 text messages back in response. A normal conversation will go something like this:
Text 1: We on for tomorrow?
My Response: Yup! Tomorrow @ 7:30
Text 2: Great!
Text 3: Awesome!
Text 4: I can’t wait!
Text 5: Should I bring anything?
So, maybe it’s just me, but I’m pretty sure that I would have been able to consolidate those last four text messages into one simple response text. I understand that your iphone is super cute and texting on it is just so much fun, but IT ANNOYS ME. It annoys me that my phone bings twenty times in a row from each response. It annoys me that I have to open up every single one of these responses. Oh, and, it really bugs me that you assume that these messages are free for me. Yes, I know that you have unlimited texting on your phone (I can tell), BUT I DON’T. Every single frivolous message that you send to me is another charge on my monthly statement.

Yes. I just got charged 25¢ for that “Awesome!” text. In fact, that entire conversation just cost me an extra $1.25. I’d like to point out that I could have bought a pack of gum for that.

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Alright Mr. Sniffle Pants…

By melanie on July 27th, 2009 Posted in WTF

So, being sick sucks. I know this. I’m the biggest, whiniest fit-throwingist person in the world when I’m sick. And I hate, hate, HATE that post-nasal drip that’s always inevitable… sneaking up on you and the most inopportune moments (think: exam week when the classroom is dead silent). I can say, though, I try to be considerate when the nasty nose drippies start. I carry tissues and I go to the restroom frequently to blow my nose and I always WASH MY HANDS afterward (note: I’m giving you the side-eye right now… yes YOU).
So, you, Mr. Sniffle pants, that has been sitting at your desk for the past FOUR HOURS, sniffling every 3-5 seconds (believe me, I’ve been counting), BLOW YOUR NOSE already.
Oh, and I hate you for bringing the nose nasties to work. That’s all.

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Stuffy Wedding? That’s so 2008…

By melanie on July 25th, 2009 Posted in Funny, love

Don’t get me wrong… weddings are wonderful, but being able to celebrate spending the rest of your life with your best friend, in a non-traditional, fun and upbeat way really tugs at my heartstrings. Believe me, when I first started watching this video, I thought it would be the stupidest thing I’ve ever seen in my life (cue nerdy youtube clips of wedding parties doing Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” on the dance floor.. barf), but this just felt genuine to me. Good for them. I hope it lasts a lifetime!



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This Is What Dreams Are Made Of!!

By melanie on July 23rd, 2009 Posted in Movies

I grew up with Alice in Wonderland. The movies, the books… I had them all. Being so obsessed with the story has probably shaped a lot of the way that I see the world in my current view. A little bit twisted, magical and cynical, not forgetting the white rabbit that I’m always trying to chase after.
Now, I was just talking to one of my best girlfriends, Berenice, the other day about how much the Harry Potter books get murdered in the movies. I told her that she needed to separate the two formats completely in her head, as they are different entities. If you want somewhat light entertainment, packaged in an hour-and-a-half box and tied up with a crimson and gold colored bow, you go and see the movies. If you want to sit in the great dining hall, fight against Draco Malfoy and breathe in the cold air while walking to Diagon Ally, you read the books. It’s that simple.
(I’ve digressed from the point a bit… you may be asking yourself what Alice in Wonderland has to do with Harry Potter, but I swear I have a point.)
With the above being said… I’m kind of ::gasp:: sad that I’ve seen the Harry Potter movies. Although they are beautiful in their own right, before there was a “Harry Potter Movie” to speak of, the images that I conjured in my brain from spending hours upon hours curled up in bed with the books were breathtaking. It breaks my heart to see some of the movie imagery seep into my thoughts, now, when I go back and revisit the Potter world.
However, do I think that Tim Burton will have a tough time with the movie version of the beloved classic? Not a chance in hell. I love Mr. Burton. I think that he’s probably one of the few people in the world who can improve, not take away from, Alice in Wonderland He’s like that crazy uncle that I can, on some small level, identify with. Tim can take on any insane imagery I come up with and blow it out of the water. He’s on a completely different level, creatively, than most. I can’t wait to see what kind of magic he whips up in the new “Alice”. I’m sure that it will be celebrated for many decades to come.

Johnny Depp as "The Mad Hatter"

Queen of Hearts

White Witch

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Hey! Mr. Cheap Guy….

By melanie on July 1st, 2009 Posted in Random, WTF

Hi Mr. Cheap Guy!
Before I get too far into this, I’d like to say, I have nothing against you being cheap. Hell, I think some people really work at turning frugality into an art-form. My quasi mother-in-law can turn $10 into ten bags of groceries. She’s that good.
So, now that I’ve gotten that out of the way….
Hi Mr. Cheap Guy! Please don’t force your bargain-nazi ways on me. I don’t appreciate it.
Thanks!

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