MGDub sent along "the crackers," an adorable rendition of "the gates." Neither should be confused with "the Somerville gates."
Monday, February 28, 2005
Thursday, February 24, 2005
Type A Personality
Because I'm heading off to MIT tomorrow for a flurry of weekend activities for admitted students, the lunchroom conversation turned toward the stereotypical extroverted type A personality types that troll the hallowed halls of business schools everywhere. My coworkers told cautionary tales of the type A, which lead me to wonder what type I was since their underlying assumption was I lacked type A characteristics. Martha Stewart's clearly a type A and her mania drives her genius as is Bill Clinton. Determined to find more information, I hopped on google and did some research. I even took three short personality tests. My score, type A-, a balanced sort of type A not prone to cardiac arrest and other stress induced health problems. In retrospect, actually doing research to determine my personality was probably a little type A-ish. I think I'm actually a type A who's mellowed out a little, but I'm still an introvert. Laurel can attest to my extremely type A years back in elementary school. My friends would sometimes joke I was going to have a heart attack before I was forty. I guess heart attacks are funnier when you're thirteen.
Because I'm heading off to MIT tomorrow for a flurry of weekend activities for admitted students, the lunchroom conversation turned toward the stereotypical extroverted type A personality types that troll the hallowed halls of business schools everywhere. My coworkers told cautionary tales of the type A, which lead me to wonder what type I was since their underlying assumption was I lacked type A characteristics. Martha Stewart's clearly a type A and her mania drives her genius as is Bill Clinton. Determined to find more information, I hopped on google and did some research. I even took three short personality tests. My score, type A-, a balanced sort of type A not prone to cardiac arrest and other stress induced health problems. In retrospect, actually doing research to determine my personality was probably a little type A-ish. I think I'm actually a type A who's mellowed out a little, but I'm still an introvert. Laurel can attest to my extremely type A years back in elementary school. My friends would sometimes joke I was going to have a heart attack before I was forty. I guess heart attacks are funnier when you're thirteen.
Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Running Of The Brides
Last Friday was the infamous Filene's Basement wedding dress sale. Boy am I glad I missed this one. Actually, it might be fun hanging out in Downtown Crossing eating a hot dog while watching the whole scene, but purely as an observer. Check out the madness...here are some photos and even more photos.
Last Friday was the infamous Filene's Basement wedding dress sale. Boy am I glad I missed this one. Actually, it might be fun hanging out in Downtown Crossing eating a hot dog while watching the whole scene, but purely as an observer. Check out the madness...here are some photos and even more photos.
Tuesday, February 22, 2005
Thursday, February 17, 2005
WSJ Poetry Contest
Inspired by an article about a teacher who has her students write love poems only using words that appear in the Wall Street Journal, we held our own WSJ Poetry Contest at our Elementary School Valentine's Day Party. Only two people composed poems and Aaron won mostly because his had more words. Our runner up, Dave, took the instructions literally. He cut out the words from the paper and taped them onto a piece of paper in the style of a ransom note.
Winning Entry (Aaron)...not too cheery, but has lots more words
granted the opportunity
to overhaul this nightmare
most people would horrendously
realize the best that can be hoped for
would amount to tinkering
stubbornly paralyzed for decades
forced into a losing hand
of personal deductions
there are no winners
and no losers
just band-aids beyond the freedom
of this Byzantine Commission
our ferocious head-on collision
leading to
the states are pretty dead high here
not to be rendered null and void
and essentially obsolecence
in a system that's unworkable
Runner Up (Dave)
IN QUEST OF THE BEST
Money-Fund Assets Rose
Pay a few dollars more
MUTUAL FUNDS Trading EXECUTIVES ON TRIAL
won't SELL you SHORT-
Wake Up and Trade:
Inspired by an article about a teacher who has her students write love poems only using words that appear in the Wall Street Journal, we held our own WSJ Poetry Contest at our Elementary School Valentine's Day Party. Only two people composed poems and Aaron won mostly because his had more words. Our runner up, Dave, took the instructions literally. He cut out the words from the paper and taped them onto a piece of paper in the style of a ransom note.
Winning Entry (Aaron)...not too cheery, but has lots more words
granted the opportunity
to overhaul this nightmare
most people would horrendously
realize the best that can be hoped for
would amount to tinkering
stubbornly paralyzed for decades
forced into a losing hand
of personal deductions
there are no winners
and no losers
just band-aids beyond the freedom
of this Byzantine Commission
our ferocious head-on collision
leading to
the states are pretty dead high here
not to be rendered null and void
and essentially obsolecence
in a system that's unworkable
Runner Up (Dave)
IN QUEST OF THE BEST
Money-Fund Assets Rose
Pay a few dollars more
MUTUAL FUNDS Trading EXECUTIVES ON TRIAL
won't SELL you SHORT-
Wake Up and Trade:
Monday, February 14, 2005
Elementary School Valentine's Day Party
For all who couldn't make it to consume your portion of sugary treats...
The Menu:
Cupcakes from Lyndell's
Heart shaped brownies
Heart shaped sugar cookies
Ruffles w/ french onion dip
York peppermint cookies
CANDY
Sugary red drinks
Courtesy of our lovely guests:
Rice Krispy Treats
Chocolatey goodness from Panera
Cream puffs
...stay tuned tomorrow for the entry that won our poetry contest.
For all who couldn't make it to consume your portion of sugary treats...
The Menu:
Cupcakes from Lyndell's
Heart shaped brownies
Heart shaped sugar cookies
Ruffles w/ french onion dip
York peppermint cookies
CANDY
Sugary red drinks
Courtesy of our lovely guests:
Rice Krispy Treats
Chocolatey goodness from Panera
Cream puffs
...stay tuned tomorrow for the entry that won our poetry contest.
Thursday, February 10, 2005
Chocolate Galore
V-day is upon us...check out the Globe's chocolate guide and photo gallery. I'm intrigued by these old school chocolate turtles.
V-day is upon us...check out the Globe's chocolate guide and photo gallery. I'm intrigued by these old school chocolate turtles.
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
How NOT to write a cover letter!
Dear Human Resources Staff,
I am interested in exploring career opportunities with [company name], as noted on [web-site] web-site....I feel my experience is valuable to [company name here]...Please contact me so that we may discuss the [job title here] position.
Sincerely,
[applicant name]
It is one thing to send a formulaic letter...it's quite another to send the fill in the blank version of a letter. plasticann does not recommend this strategy.
Dear Human Resources Staff,
I am interested in exploring career opportunities with [company name]
Sincerely,
It is one thing to send a formulaic letter...it's quite another to send the fill in the blank version of a letter. plasticann does not recommend this strategy.
If Tom Brady Were A...
Adam was reading this hilarious "If Tom Brady Were A..." (ITBWA...) column on Sunday to MGDub and me. Here's a sampling:
ITBWA..."television star he'd be Richie Cunningham, ever polite, always trying to do the right thing. He'd be the perfect son, and a great brother. He'd drink milkshakes and eat cheeseburgers with Ralph Malph and Potsie."
ITBWA..."beverage he'd be a tall glass of cold milk. Wholesome. Healthy. Good for the bones and those dazzling white teeth."
Later that day, the East Coast contingent of Team Bridesmaid gathered for brunch before going dress shopping. We batted around ideas for other If Tom Brady Were A... ideas. There were no takers for my inanimate object question, "If Tom Brady were a piece of jewelry...?" We decided that he would be Kermit if he were a Muppet because he definitely wouldn't be Miss Piggy. After much debate, we decided that Tom Brady would be Matt Damon (not Brad or Ben) if he were a movie star. Unbeknownst to us, Adam had neglected to read out load this relevant portion of the article:
ITBWA..."movie star he'd be Matt Damon -- modest, mindful of his roots, careful not to take on roles that don't fit, able to stay grounded in a starstruck environment, and smiling sheepishly when the compliments get too thick."
It's good to know the professionals agree with Team Bridesmaid's assessment and verdict.
Adam was reading this hilarious "If Tom Brady Were A..." (ITBWA...) column on Sunday to MGDub and me. Here's a sampling:
ITBWA..."television star he'd be Richie Cunningham, ever polite, always trying to do the right thing. He'd be the perfect son, and a great brother. He'd drink milkshakes and eat cheeseburgers with Ralph Malph and Potsie."
ITBWA..."beverage he'd be a tall glass of cold milk. Wholesome. Healthy. Good for the bones and those dazzling white teeth."
Later that day, the East Coast contingent of Team Bridesmaid gathered for brunch before going dress shopping. We batted around ideas for other If Tom Brady Were A... ideas. There were no takers for my inanimate object question, "If Tom Brady were a piece of jewelry...?" We decided that he would be Kermit if he were a Muppet because he definitely wouldn't be Miss Piggy. After much debate, we decided that Tom Brady would be Matt Damon (not Brad or Ben) if he were a movie star. Unbeknownst to us, Adam had neglected to read out load this relevant portion of the article:
ITBWA..."movie star he'd be Matt Damon -- modest, mindful of his roots, careful not to take on roles that don't fit, able to stay grounded in a starstruck environment, and smiling sheepishly when the compliments get too thick."
It's good to know the professionals agree with Team Bridesmaid's assessment and verdict.
Thursday, February 03, 2005
Whoopie Hamburgers
The whoopie pies I baked last night turned out to be hamburger sized because my batter dollops were way too big. The recipe was supposed to yield 24 treats, but I ended up with only 10 whoopie pies. I'm thinking about making some smaller normal sized ones with tinted pink filling for the V-day party my house is hosting. Or, I could make one ginormous whoopie pie.
P.S. Adam ate one for breakfast. I sure hope he shared the other five whoopie pies with his coworkers...heart attacks are a real bummer.
The whoopie pies I baked last night turned out to be hamburger sized because my batter dollops were way too big. The recipe was supposed to yield 24 treats, but I ended up with only 10 whoopie pies. I'm thinking about making some smaller normal sized ones with tinted pink filling for the V-day party my house is hosting. Or, I could make one ginormous whoopie pie.
P.S. Adam ate one for breakfast. I sure hope he shared the other five whoopie pies with his coworkers...heart attacks are a real bummer.
Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Firesale: Sweaters at Ann Taylor
Cashmere sweaters have hit the $39.99 price point. I'm befuddled by this phenomenon since the same thing happened a year ago to this day. If they had a glut of sweaters last year...why the heck have didn't they adjust their inventory to avoid a glut this year. February hits and the sweaters go down to $39.99. I've been keeping my eye on the price of sweaters and decided not to wait until $39.99 hit since I was afraid I couldn't get the colors I liked. Anyhow, it's a great price for a sweater. I'll probably refrain since sweaters, like most things, diminish in their marginal utility. Once you've got a couple, the next one is still exciting, but not as exciting as the first few.
Cashmere sweaters have hit the $39.99 price point. I'm befuddled by this phenomenon since the same thing happened a year ago to this day. If they had a glut of sweaters last year...why the heck have didn't they adjust their inventory to avoid a glut this year. February hits and the sweaters go down to $39.99. I've been keeping my eye on the price of sweaters and decided not to wait until $39.99 hit since I was afraid I couldn't get the colors I liked. Anyhow, it's a great price for a sweater. I'll probably refrain since sweaters, like most things, diminish in their marginal utility. Once you've got a couple, the next one is still exciting, but not as exciting as the first few.
Rot
The upside to Boston Organic is fresh food arrives with practically no effort on my part.
The downside is I now actually have food and this food can go bad. Before, when I rarely had food, I was hungry, but I didn't have rotting food issues. I picked up a moldy orange this morning and my fingers went right through the skin. It was pretty nasty and it made me gag. My next shipment is on Friday. I'm plying Adam with fruit so I can get through my box before Friday. I'm thinking I might be a fan of pesticides and preservatives after all....it's nice that twinkies and wonderbread will stay "fresh" indefinitely.
The upside to Boston Organic is fresh food arrives with practically no effort on my part.
The downside is I now actually have food and this food can go bad. Before, when I rarely had food, I was hungry, but I didn't have rotting food issues. I picked up a moldy orange this morning and my fingers went right through the skin. It was pretty nasty and it made me gag. My next shipment is on Friday. I'm plying Adam with fruit so I can get through my box before Friday. I'm thinking I might be a fan of pesticides and preservatives after all....it's nice that twinkies and wonderbread will stay "fresh" indefinitely.
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