My boys in red took it all!

∗ Posted by Monique on 06.04.2008
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I was driving home tonight from doing laundry and noticed that the traffic light by my building was out. That was odd. Then I hauled my basket into the building and noticed the lights were out.

Fuck.

Of course the elevator wasn’t working. So I hauled my laundry basket back to the car ’cause I wasn’t about to carry it up 6 flights of stairs … and by the time I climbed up the stairs I was a hot, sweaty mess. It was 87 degrees at the time and probably hotter in the stairwell. UGH.

I was more pissy at the time about the prospect of not being able to watch the Wings game than the lack of A/C. I told Miss Sodapop I was going to pray and I did. Normally I am not in favor of asking God for something like a favorite team winning. But I asked for the opportunity to see the game, because I believe the Wings will win tonight, and to be able to share the experience with my dad, even though we are 250 miles apart, because I really wanted to be in Michigan for this game, to watch it with him.

A few minutes later I went into the other room and noticed that the green light was on the cable box! The power was back! Wheeeeeeee! I sent my dad a “Let’s go Red Wings” text message, then texted my brother, asking to let me know how long it takes our dad to notice the text. LOL He’s not so hip on these things.

∗ Posted by Monique on 06.02.2008
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Yes, I’m a freak: I turned down an invitation to go out with friends in order to stay home and watch the Red Wings. Granted, this invite was from one of my gay friends who has absolutely no concept of sports, let alone hockey, which has a very limited fan base in Indiana. BUT STILL. I talk about the playoffs like every fucking day!!!

Anyway. They were going to play pool and drink … and I suck at pool. I have the best intentions but I totally suck. It’s embarrassing. It’s only worth playing if there’s a cute boy around to “show” me how to play. And after last weekend, I have no interest in drinking.

I used to pride myself on my lack of hangovers. I could drink like a fish and bounce out of bed the next morning, fresh as a daisy. Now? Not so much. Last weekend, Sunday was pretty much a ruined day for me. I felt pukey for most of the day, had a splitting headache and pretty much wanted to curl up under the covers. In January I had a wicked hangover after drinking with the Louisville bitches and then again in April when I consumed a large quantity of rum at MM’s house.

Bah. Just not worth it.

My Wings are up 2-0 in the first game of the Cup finals … a couple of the predictions I read are calling for the Wings to take the series in 6. I hope it doesn’t take that many games but if they to play 6 to win it all, I’ll take it.

∗ Posted by Monique on 05.24.2008
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I totally started this post hours ago, but I got caught up in the Red Wings game … and SQUEEEEEE! They’re going to the Stanley Cup finals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My excitement would be greater if I had someone to share it with but … I. Will. Not. E-mail. The. Motherfucker!!!!!

This weekend done wore me out! After Miss Laci left today, I watched TV for a bit, napped for quite some time, then got my ass up to the office to meet with evil trainer girl for my make-up appointment, since I canceled last week (migraine). It was a HARD workout but I felt better once she mentioned she had increased the intensity. Of course, the beyotch had me doing push-ups, although this time, we used the BOSU ball. Fantastic. I shocked both of us when, after the last rep, I said, “Wait, that was kind of wussy” and re-did it. LOL When I left the gym, I was sweaty, tired, gross and smelly but I felt great. Workouts like that are wonderful. But now I want ice cream. LOL

∗ Posted by Monique on 05.19.2008
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Back in the day, the Red Wings and Avalanche couldn’t get through a game without beating the shit out of each other. The video clips features former goalies for both teams. Yes, it’s the GOALIES fighting. That’s beyond awesome. It’s not as bitter now, but man, those were the days. Those were the days.

∗ Posted by Monique on 04.24.2008
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What did I do yesterday? Couldn’t tell ya. I was up late Friday night and slept in much later than I had planned yesterday morning. I was supposed to go to the roller derby with my friend Debby but she fucking stood me up! We made the plans earlier in the week, talked Thursdays, then didn’t hear from her Friday or yesterday. WTF? I was not pleased.

Today I have to finish up my last assignment for my international business class, because yo, next week is “spring break”! Which doesn’t mean a damn thing, considering, oh yeah, I still have that 40-hour workweek to contend with. Le sigh. Next class is marketing, I think. At least this should be more up my alley.

I also need to take some movies back to Blockbuster … and of course be home in time for the 3 p.m. start of the Red Wings game! It’s on NBC y’all so no excuses for not watching!!!! If the Wings can win in Nashville, they’ll take the series … otherwise it will go to a nervewracking game 7 in Detroit on Tuesday. Gah!!!! I am too much of a delicate flower for that so I’ll be keeping all my parts/pieces crossed that they pull it out tonight. Wow, that sounds vaguely dirty doesn’t it? That’s what my life has come to … vaguely dirty sports-related statements.

Um yeah. I’m gonna go get another cup of coffee now.

∗ Posted by Monique on 04.20.2008
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I. Am. So. Tired. Tonight, the evil trainer made me work out outside. I srsly think it was to stop me from bitching, because I have to admit, it was gorgeous out today. Warm and breezy and sunny …. ahhhh. She had me do all of these God-awful exercises with resistance bands. I had no idea my arms could shake so much after a minute of exercises! But tonight was the first time that I could actually feel stronger … we were walking outside, around the building, and I climbed up two flights of stairs without a problem. I think we walked 3 miles in all. I’m going to buy a set of resistance bands to keep at home … they’re the devil but simple to use.

Tomorrow is my consult with the bariatric surgeon. I’m excited to find out more. Unfortunately I have to leave right after a 90-minute staff meeting (who schedules meetings from 11-12:30 and doesn’t provide lunch?!) so I’ll have to bring something I can snack on in the car for lunch. I would feel terrible showing up at the surgeon’s office having just wolfed in McD’s! LOL

The Red Wings are fucking falling apart. They let the Predators — the 8th seed — even out the series last night. I was so disgusted I turned the game off with about 6 minutes left in the 2nd period. There’s another game tomorrow night and then hopefully the Wings will capture the series on Sunday. If it goes to a game 7, I will be a wreck next Tuesday. Games like that stress me out. I have to watch but I can’t watch, ya know? The only bright side is that I get to send Ricardo snarky e-mails because he hates hockey with a passion. I’ll convert him one of these years.

∗ Posted by Monique on 04.17.2008
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∗ Posted by Monique on 04.07.2008
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But I clapped with glee when I read that U-M beat PSU today in football. Although I didn’t go to U-M, it’s in my home state, and PSU is the former boytoy’s favorite team. I know how mopey he would get after a loss, and the fact that today’s loss is at the hands of my state, well, that’s even sweeter. Now if MSU can pull out a win in November … heh.

∗ Posted by Monique on 09.22.2007
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I woke up this morning feeling like I had been hit across the face with a board. Yay, sinus pressure. I took an aleve and a sudafed, however, and dragged my ass on into work. I started to feel better then after lunch felt worse, so I said fuck it, and came home. These days I wake up with headaches are pretty much worthless.

Speaking of lunch, today was our United Way fundraiser/pizza party celebrating the first Colts game of the season. We ate down in the auditorium at work and a video of last season’s highlights was on a constant loop. Miss Laci would have been in heaven. I was not. I ate my two slices of pizza, watched the dvd once through, and when it started to repeat, I grabbed a piece of cake (blue and white, of course) and hightailed it back to my desk. I don’t mind watching football if there’s a group and there are women for me to talk to. Otherwise, not so much. I’ll probably have the game on tonight, after Big Brother is over, but I’ll be doing other things too.

I had the strangest dream last night, completely unmedicated. I saw on the news that my ex-husband was indicted for some business-related crime; there was video of him on a stage, giving a speech, all Steve Jobs-like and shit. (Oddly, I thought the whole power thing was hot; I always did like it when he was a dick at work lol.) Then I found out that he had gotten remarried and didn’t tell me, and I was more concerned that he had been doing illicit things when we were together than that he had a new wife (because, of course, anyone else is but a replacement for me lol). My dad also saw the news story and called me, my mother cackling in glee in the background. My dad was just disappointed. Of course.

Very weird. I’m sure there’s a whole lot of shit in that dream but I’m leaving it alone!

∗ Posted by Monique on 09.06.2007
∗ Annoyances, My life, Sports, The Ex, Work
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