I am absolutely, incredibly, without a doubt extremely bored with my job! I have done everything in my power to avoid the actual work I have sitting in front of me to do. I just finished reading about two months worth of blog entries provided by one Stephen Haas. I also caught up on all of the latest news from VTech. I feel really bad for everyone in Virginia, but times like these make me wish I was still in newspaper. I used my newspaper skills to get the Northwest Herald to cover a Chicago Hounds hockey game, something their PR director has failed to do all season. I will be starting my new job May 16. I am officially a computer nerd, but I think I will be a lot more productive and like it a lot more. I go on my first official business trip next week. I am heading to Orlando for a conference. It should be really busy, really warm and lots of fun. However, the fact that I am terrified of flying will not make the trip any easier. I hope everyone is doing well.
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Glad to see Jamie gets it
You're absolutely right.
If you took the time to sign up for this, then let's hear something about your life. Mine's still pretty much the same as the last time I posted but here you get me posting once again.
Here's me
hanging out at a bar called Norb's, which has become pretty much like my home, thus why I am laying across a few chairs, taking it easy on a Thursday night.
I've been playing volleyball on Thursdays since the summer, and this session is particularly fun because we are actually pretty decent! Each session is me and one or two repeat players-- but other than that we revamp our team every 10 weeks. And after the games, we head out to our favorite bar and... well, keep with the tradition of Thursdays being a really, really fun night. God I miss bingo...
Here,
in a familiar scene you may have already noticed if you ever go on Facebook, I am with my boy toy otherwise known---by me, in this photo alone--- as Box Head Ben. I'm at his apartment in the photo, doing what it seems like my life consists of these days besides working, sleeping, eating and volleyball Thursdays-- spending time with the bf, his roommate and neighbor. (Yes, he likes the Red Sox. Worse yet, he's a huge CUBS fan. Sorry to all you Cubs fans, but you know of my Cardinal preference already I'm sure of it.) Yep, yep it's just like old times at good ole' EIU, where now that I think about it-- most of my closest friends were all guys.... and Erin Miller.
Speaking of the Cardinals, I went to my first of five games Friday and ---JUST MY LUCK ---it began raining right after they sang the national anthem, about 5 minutes before start time, and they canceled it. Ben and I had enough time to wander around and find our seats, have one beer each, then I had a hot cocoa and we sat in the cold waiting for official word on the game.
Then then we caught Denny's on the way home. I almost killed us driving in the rain trying to get there-- but on a happier note, we DID eat Denny's finally, (which has amazing buffalo chicken sandwiches if you haven't tried one) for the first time since our after-bar dig in Alton (RIP Denny's) straight up closed its doors forever without warning, leaving only Steak n' Shake in its wake. Ugh. They better schedule the make-up with enough advance time for me to take a damn vacation day if I must to go see it... that's all I got to say.
Sorry to hear you had to get braces Jamie. I had them from 5-9th grade. I also realize that was in grade/middle/high school and you are an adult, so I feel your pain. It might not be so bad though after all. Anyways, the job situation doesn't sound too shabby, I think it was the same last time I talked to you... glad to hear an update nevertheless.
Recently, in March I beleive, we had an impromptu reunion in Charleston, of which there are many funny pictures on Stephen Haas' photobucket taken my myself or Grizzly Lightning himself. Check them out if you get a chance, and be very jealous.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/grizzly_lightning/
If you took the time to sign up for this, then let's hear something about your life. Mine's still pretty much the same as the last time I posted but here you get me posting once again.
Here's me
hanging out at a bar called Norb's, which has become pretty much like my home, thus why I am laying across a few chairs, taking it easy on a Thursday night.
I've been playing volleyball on Thursdays since the summer, and this session is particularly fun because we are actually pretty decent! Each session is me and one or two repeat players-- but other than that we revamp our team every 10 weeks. And after the games, we head out to our favorite bar and... well, keep with the tradition of Thursdays being a really, really fun night. God I miss bingo...
Here,
in a familiar scene you may have already noticed if you ever go on Facebook, I am with my boy toy otherwise known---by me, in this photo alone--- as Box Head Ben. I'm at his apartment in the photo, doing what it seems like my life consists of these days besides working, sleeping, eating and volleyball Thursdays-- spending time with the bf, his roommate and neighbor. (Yes, he likes the Red Sox. Worse yet, he's a huge CUBS fan. Sorry to all you Cubs fans, but you know of my Cardinal preference already I'm sure of it.) Yep, yep it's just like old times at good ole' EIU, where now that I think about it-- most of my closest friends were all guys.... and Erin Miller.
Speaking of the Cardinals, I went to my first of five games Friday and ---JUST MY LUCK ---it began raining right after they sang the national anthem, about 5 minutes before start time, and they canceled it. Ben and I had enough time to wander around and find our seats, have one beer each, then I had a hot cocoa and we sat in the cold waiting for official word on the game.
Then then we caught Denny's on the way home. I almost killed us driving in the rain trying to get there-- but on a happier note, we DID eat Denny's finally, (which has amazing buffalo chicken sandwiches if you haven't tried one) for the first time since our after-bar dig in Alton (RIP Denny's) straight up closed its doors forever without warning, leaving only Steak n' Shake in its wake. Ugh. They better schedule the make-up with enough advance time for me to take a damn vacation day if I must to go see it... that's all I got to say.
Sorry to hear you had to get braces Jamie. I had them from 5-9th grade. I also realize that was in grade/middle/high school and you are an adult, so I feel your pain. It might not be so bad though after all. Anyways, the job situation doesn't sound too shabby, I think it was the same last time I talked to you... glad to hear an update nevertheless.
Recently, in March I beleive, we had an impromptu reunion in Charleston, of which there are many funny pictures on Stephen Haas' photobucket taken my myself or Grizzly Lightning himself. Check them out if you get a chance, and be very jealous.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/grizzly_lightning/
Friday, April 13, 2007
Waz up, hos
Guess everyone here knows the life update. I'm freelancing it at the QC Times, switching gears now to write for their weekly Rock Island publication. It's a nice gig. And I get to work days at a dental office and have normal type hours and such. It's a good life.
Also, I got grills. They're sparkly and metal and OK, they're really braces. I'll post some pictures soon. I was thinking of starting a braces blog to track my progress and bitch about what it's like wearing braces when you're 25. Do y'all think anyone would read it?
What's new with everyone? I think if you bothered to sign up, you should post something.
Werd.
jamie
Also, I got grills. They're sparkly and metal and OK, they're really braces. I'll post some pictures soon. I was thinking of starting a braces blog to track my progress and bitch about what it's like wearing braces when you're 25. Do y'all think anyone would read it?
What's new with everyone? I think if you bothered to sign up, you should post something.
Werd.
jamie
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
per Laura's request
So Laura requested that I post something so she wasn't the only one to post something. I really don't have much going on except I am looking for a new job (I hope to know something more by the end of the week) and am trying to start my own PR company with my friend. I plan on working with the Chicago Hounds (UHL hockey team at the Sears Centre). I want the Hounds to freelance some writing and misc. work to me because they could really use the eyes of a journalist. As for the Cards vs. Cubs game (re: Laura's last post), I am not sure what is up with that, but will let everyone know as soon as I know something. Jenni told me that Joe started a similar blog, but I have yet to hear anything more. Everyone should post something soon!
EIU Cards Game
Not the same as what Erin mentioned, but-
Click here to check it out
"EIU Alumni Day at Busch Stadium - Celebrate the 4th with America's pastime. Come watch the WORLD CHAMPION St. Louis Cardinals take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Ticket price ($80/ person) includes food, beverages (yes, beer too) and watching the game from the comfort of air-conditioned Redbird Row Suites."
Click here to check it out
"EIU Alumni Day at Busch Stadium - Celebrate the 4th with America's pastime. Come watch the WORLD CHAMPION St. Louis Cardinals take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Ticket price ($80/ person) includes food, beverages (yes, beer too) and watching the game from the comfort of air-conditioned Redbird Row Suites."
Monday, April 9, 2007
I made you all administrators
for the purpose of inviting more people. Don't be a douche, and go changing stuff or I will non-admin you, haha.
Go under permissions and enter e-mail addresses to invite those DENners you miss and want to update.
Go under permissions and enter e-mail addresses to invite those DENners you miss and want to update.
Cards v. Cubs
Erin says some EIU alum mag says they're trying to promote a Cards v. Cubs at Wrigley night for Eastern alum to come and meet with one another. Why don't you give us some more info Erin?
By the way, the bloggers on this site currently are Jim Allocco, Erin Miller, myself and Colin McAuliffe. Trying to get more... I could use suggestions.
By the way, the bloggers on this site currently are Jim Allocco, Erin Miller, myself and Colin McAuliffe. Trying to get more... I could use suggestions.
Thursday, April 5, 2007
We have some bloggers!
Hey guys,
Now that you're an "author" or member of this blog, you get to post messages. So it's not just me. I'm not that exciting.
How is everyone? Whatcha been up to?
Fill me in.
Also, let me know who else I should invite...
Now that you're an "author" or member of this blog, you get to post messages. So it's not just me. I'm not that exciting.
How is everyone? Whatcha been up to?
Fill me in.
Also, let me know who else I should invite...
What's Going on in Laura world
The job.
I work at the Alton Telegraph, which is my hometown paper for those of you who don't know. I am part designer/copy editor and part reporter, covering a rural county north of Godfrey/Alton. It gets rough sometimes and sometimes I can't find any motivation, but it fluctuates and it's really not too bad of a time to tell you the truth. Just a stepping stone in the path of life if you want to get really cheesy about it.
The homelife.
I live with my parents still, which drives me frickin' crazy. It's actually not been so bad recently, since my boyfriend moved into an apartment about 10 minutes away from me- I have a place to escape to now. At home, I'm stuck in a tiny little room with all my stuff, which would be fine if my mom wasn't always trying to throw my things away. Still looking at all my options, hoping something will come up.
The boyfriend.
All is well in this area of life. Speaking of moving into a new apartment, Ben's (my bf) roommate is amazing, and with his friends, I have played about 40 games of Wii bowling in the past week alone. I love it.
What I'm looking forward to.
*The Cardinals hopefully winning their first game of the season. I'd boo the Mets if my fantasy team wasn't 50 percent of them. Going to my first game of the year April 13 (friday the 13th!), can't wait!
*BO'Malley is coming for a visit! He will arrive LATE after the Cards v. Brewers game April 13 and stay 'till Sunday when I have to work at 2 p.m. Always an exciting time.
*Visiting friends in Carbondale and Ohio this month. Yay for weekend roadtrips!
That's all for now.
I work at the Alton Telegraph, which is my hometown paper for those of you who don't know. I am part designer/copy editor and part reporter, covering a rural county north of Godfrey/Alton. It gets rough sometimes and sometimes I can't find any motivation, but it fluctuates and it's really not too bad of a time to tell you the truth. Just a stepping stone in the path of life if you want to get really cheesy about it.
The homelife.
I live with my parents still, which drives me frickin' crazy. It's actually not been so bad recently, since my boyfriend moved into an apartment about 10 minutes away from me- I have a place to escape to now. At home, I'm stuck in a tiny little room with all my stuff, which would be fine if my mom wasn't always trying to throw my things away. Still looking at all my options, hoping something will come up.
The boyfriend.
All is well in this area of life. Speaking of moving into a new apartment, Ben's (my bf) roommate is amazing, and with his friends, I have played about 40 games of Wii bowling in the past week alone. I love it.
What I'm looking forward to.
*The Cardinals hopefully winning their first game of the season. I'd boo the Mets if my fantasy team wasn't 50 percent of them. Going to my first game of the year April 13 (friday the 13th!), can't wait!
*BO'Malley is coming for a visit! He will arrive LATE after the Cards v. Brewers game April 13 and stay 'till Sunday when I have to work at 2 p.m. Always an exciting time.
*Visiting friends in Carbondale and Ohio this month. Yay for weekend roadtrips!
That's all for now.
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Welcome
You know Lola's journalism list serv?
Well- This blog, if anyone joins, will be similar to that only it will be a kind of forum for you and me and everyone else who was a DEN newsie when it was cool to catch up with one another. I've done it before with my friends from home whenever we didn't live by one another, and it worked as long as a few of us posted every once in awhile. See http://whatthefu.blogspot.com for an example.
It works because not everyone posts updates on MySpace and Facebook. You all know you use them for wall posting and picture commenting. Don't lie.
Currently, this blog is readable by all. If I get a bunch of people to sign on as bloggers, I will edit the privacy of the site so only people we want to can read our posts. Therefore, you will be able to post whatever the hell you want and not worry about who is reading it.
Believe me, this is better than sending a random e-mail to someone you haven't talked to for months. This way, it's like constantly updating everyone at once.
I don't have everyone's e-mail addresses, so if there is someone you would like to join, send me their e-mail addresses to laminette.griff@gmail.com and I will invite them ASAP.
Well- This blog, if anyone joins, will be similar to that only it will be a kind of forum for you and me and everyone else who was a DEN newsie when it was cool to catch up with one another. I've done it before with my friends from home whenever we didn't live by one another, and it worked as long as a few of us posted every once in awhile. See http://whatthefu.blogspot.com for an example.
It works because not everyone posts updates on MySpace and Facebook. You all know you use them for wall posting and picture commenting. Don't lie.
Currently, this blog is readable by all. If I get a bunch of people to sign on as bloggers, I will edit the privacy of the site so only people we want to can read our posts. Therefore, you will be able to post whatever the hell you want and not worry about who is reading it.
Believe me, this is better than sending a random e-mail to someone you haven't talked to for months. This way, it's like constantly updating everyone at once.
I don't have everyone's e-mail addresses, so if there is someone you would like to join, send me their e-mail addresses to laminette.griff@gmail.com and I will invite them ASAP.
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