A lot from a little

Saturday, December 31, 2005

Top 10 List: Hot Famous Guys





TOP 10 LIST OF HOT FAMOUS GUYS

1. Ryan Gosling (HOT)
2. Ryan Renolds (engaged, but hell, so I am I)
3. Ethan Embry (he's been on my list since I first saw "Empire Records")
4. Vince Vaughn (funny and witty and I love his laugh)
5. Paul Walker (stupid, but yummy)
6. Jude Law (he is a cheater, but he's damn sexy)
7. Jim from "The Office" (he's semi-dorky, but oh so cute)
8. The Rock (I love his smile)
9. Beck (he's new to my list)
10. Myke Harrison (I think he's famous!)








Friday, December 30, 2005

Give me one moment...


Today meant catching up with Hewitt Toronto people. I got to chat with Jenn (yes, I mentioned you!) and Sophia. I really do miss them!
I discussed with Jenn my plans to go on a trip with them (herself and hubby, Barry) in 2007. Even though we haven't actually begun 2006, I feel really excited about the potential trip in 2007.

You know what is funny? I knew that I'd suck at Texas Hold 'Em, but I didn't know I'd actually like the game. It was fun! I will so get together with the Bell Oaks gang in the future.
My night was also filled with watching the movie "The Producers." It was ok, but I prefer the actual Broadway musical.

I still haven't decided if I'm going to go to my brother's New Years bash in the GA mountains. I really don't think hanging around drunken' 20-something year olds is that much fun, but I guess it's better than doing nothing. We'll see...

Happy New Years!

Tuesday, December 27, 2005

Happy Chanukah!


Here's a "shout out" to all my Jewish friends and relatives out there: Happy Chanukah or Hannukah (as most North Americans say/spell).
And which spelling is the correct one? Well, I'd like to go with Chanukah since it incorporates the "ch" sound. You need a special throat sound to truly say this word properly. It takes years and years of practice. Only a select few (or few thousand...) can actually do it the right way. I am one of those few. Lucky me!
So for all you Jews out there; spin your dreidel, eat your latkes and light your menorahs...

Hello, Goodbye, Hello, Goodbye

I’ve never been good at saying “goodbye” to people. I guess I always figured that eventually I’d see that person again. I’m only slowly realizing that not everyone thinks like me. I apologize for all the bad goodbye’s I’ve ever given. This is something I will have to work on.

I also have to apologize for being so abrupt. I always come across as harsh, blunt and unemotional when in actuality I am a sweet, sensitive being. I love snuggling, hugs, kisses, kind words and spending time with the people I care about. I would never hurt someone intentionally and if I found out my “bluntness” was making someone uncomfortable I would stop doing whatever it is that I was doing and try to rectify the situation.

It’s back to work I go…

Sunday, December 25, 2005

It's beginning to look a lot like Chrishannukahmis


We woke up at 7am (CA time) to unwrap a zillion and one presents. Cherie and Larry (Myke's sister and brother-in-law) went all out this year. The presents looked beautiful under the tree, and the kids were so excited to open their gifts (pictures to come). They were extremely generous and gave me many gift certificates to places I love (i.e. victoria secret, blockbuster, etc...). Myke stuffed my stocking with many goodies as well. All in all it was a good time. The big thing for me was the time with Myke though. This long weekend has been great. I'm honestly sad to leave. :( I'll see him soon enough though.

To all of you who celebrate Christmas/Chanukah: Happy Holidays!

Up next: Food! Yummy turkey!

Thanks to everyone (especially my parents) who helped me out with this trip.

Friday, December 23, 2005

Honey, I'm home?

I made it to Cali! More to come in the future...

Tuesday, December 20, 2005

What is with me and "J's"

Since I've stepped into the working world, I have been "blessed" with fake, mean, manipulative co-workers. Don't get me wrong, the majority are/were great, but there are always those few who ruin the workplace environment (especially for me). It just so happens that all the people that made/make my workplace horrible have a name starting with the letter J. This time around it's a guy named JZ* (*fake name). This guy believes that he can never be wrong. He sent me an email instructing me on how to setup home access, but his directions for so vague I called emailed. Instead of emailing me back with specific instructions, he merely sent me an email with the same instructions as well as a message that stated: "Dara, what part of this don't you get?"...nice, huh? I spoke with my manager about him and apparently everyone is having a hard time time with him (yea, so for once it's not just me). The only thing is they won't fire him. Why would you keep an employee who doesn't do his job well (especially since he's on contract). Silly folks.

My tummy is making noises. Oh, how hungry I am.

Only 2 more days until California.

Sunday, December 18, 2005

The sound of Hawaiian music flows throughout the Golden house


Only 4 more days until I'm in sunny California. Myke has rented a car while I'm there so we don't have to be dependent on his sister and brother-in-law. It'll be nice to drive around the OC and find areas I like. I'm also excited to celebrate Christmas with his family.

Right now my parents are blasting Hawaiian tunes while making dinner on the bbq (another fun moment in the Golden household).

My brother is having surgery this Tuesday on his nose. It's suppose to be heavy-duty surgery so my dad took off time from work. I think it's cute that Aaron needs to be babysat (for a week) when he has surgery. Oh how they love to baby him.

My dog has an upset stomach right now and you can hear his tummy rumbling throughout the house (with the music).

Saturday, December 17, 2005

Dry people and good food

A couple of nights ago was my company dinner and outing. The dinner was fabulous: crab cakes, swordfish, salads, turtle cheesecake, etc... So fabulous that we (meaning my mom and I) brought a lot of it home to eat the next day (oh how I love leftovers). After dinner we all headed to a theatre where we watched "Peachtree Battle." The play was about a southern wealthy family, with a younger son getting married to a black woman. I found it quite funny, but the majority found it offensive (and when I say majority I mean most of my office). I think they were offended by the swearing and anti-Christ like dialogue. I spoke with a couple of them after the fact and they mentioned that they were also offended by "The Producers" and "Rent." This was the point when I realized how very different I was from most of my office folks. "Rent" is by far my fave musical and I'd see it everyday of my life if I could.
Anyways, my secret santa (the CEO's wife) gave me a $100 gift certificate to a spa. That really made my day.

Todays activities include (or could include): Driving in abandoned parking lot to gain driving experience, getting together with Dan (?), sleeping (done and done), and watching a movie (?).

Thanks to Sara for making me feel good about my life choices.
And here's to Myke for putting up with my constant mood swings.

Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Oh, Borat!


Kazakhstan Strips Borat of Site
Kazakhstan's self-proclaimed "sixth-most popular journalist" Borat Sagdiyev has thrown his support behind his country's recent threats to take legal action against Da Ali G Show mastermind Sacha Baron Cohen for allegedly ridiculing the nation.
"I like to state I have no connection with Mr. Cohen and fully support my government's decision to sue this Jew," Borat recently proclaimed on his official Website, www.borat.kz.
"Since the 2003 reforms, Kazakhstan is as civilized as any other country in the world. Women can now travel on inside of bus, homosexuals no longer have to wear blue hats and age of consent has been raised to 8 years old.
"Please, captain of industry, I invite you to come to Kazakhstan, where we have incredible natural resources, hard-working labor and some of the cleanest prostitutes in all of central Asia. Goodbye."
Despite Borat's impassioned pledge of camaraderie, the Kazakhstan government was unmoved and responded by shutting down his Website.
"We've done this so he can't badmouth Kazakhstan under the .kz domain name," Nurlan Isin, President of the Association of Kazakh IT Companies, told Reuters on Tuesday. "He can go and do whatever he wants at other domains."
Isin said the borat.kz site had broken new rules governing all .kz domains and had registered false names for its administrators.
Borat, who is, of course, one of Cohen's alter egos on his Emmy-nominated HBO program, infuriated Kazakhstani officials when he hosted the MTV Europe Music Awards last month, and made quips about his wife's inability to travel outside the country's borders because of her gender and the Kazakh's preferred sport of shooting dogs.
"We view Mr. Cohen's behavior at the MTV Europe Music Awards as utterly unacceptable, being a concoction of bad taste and ill manners, which is completely incompatible with ethics and civilized behavior," foreign ministry spokesman Yerzham Ashykbayev told reporters.
As if mounting a defense against the comic's degradation of the nation, the Kazakhstan government promptly took out a four-page spread in the New York Times, touting the country's natural resources and calling Kazakhstan a "model" for gender equality.
Meanwhile, London's Independent published a Kazakh-friendly article headlined: "What You Won't Learn From Borat: 50 Things You May Not Have Known." Among the nation's qualities seemingly overlooked by the intrepid reporter: it is "the ninth-largest country in the world," "hunting is no longer a popular pastime" and "the word 'Kazakh' means 'independent' or 'wanderer'."
Though he may no longer have an official Website on which to air his views, Borat has no plans to fade into obscurity, despite the best efforts of the Kazakhstan government.
Cohen is currently working on crafting his character's exploits into a full-length mockumentary, titled Borat: The Movie. The end result is due out next year.

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Monday, December 12, 2005

Free food? I'm so there!

Today's Lesson: You can't lose weight if people keep on taking you out to lunch/dinner.


I went to this really nice veggie-fabulous restaurant today with a co-worker. The food was so good it made me want to stop eating meat...Seriously!

My job keeps on getting better and better. I found out today that they are taking everyone out (yet again) for dinner and you get to invite a friend (I'm inviting my dad). Also, they might take everyone to the Bahamas in February/March. Too bad Myke isn't here to enjoy these perks with me. Oh well. I've been inviting my parents to go with me to every work function. I figure, they deserve it :)

We (meaning my parents and I) are working on the Engagement Party invites. Hopefully, we'll finish them by the end of this week. For all of you who are wondering when it is: March 11, 2006 at 7pm.

YOUR OPINION NEEDED: ARE BERT AND ERNIE REALLY GAY?

Saturday, December 10, 2005

To, To, To, Today

Two goals in life that I will probably never attain:
1. Dead body on CSI (Miami or Las Vegas)
2. Cast member of Mad TV
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I just got back from a fun time. First I went to see Josh W's (not pronounced like Bush's middle initial) improv act. It was really funny. He is trying to convince me to audition, but I don't think I'll have enough time since I'll soon be busy with "Under Dogwood" (that's the play I'm in with my dad). Afterwards, my brother, Josh, Josh's friend, and myself headed to a Krispy's (yuck!) for some hot cocoa and good times.

Tomorrow is meant for shopping. I'm not looking forward to the crowds in the malls though. This is my least fave time to shop. Hopefully it will be a painless and quick visit.

Oh and I saw a sign today that said "JesUSAlive"...I guess you know you are in the South when you see a sign like that, huh?

Thursday, December 08, 2005

Growing Pains vs. Neck Pains

Working all day at your desk has its problems. For starters, my neck and back are killing me. I'm assuming that it has to do with my horrible posture and unpleasant working conditions (meaning my chair isn't comfy and my monitor is too far away from me). I asked my work if I could work from home today and there were no objections. How cool is that? I've always wanted to work from home, but never got approved to do so until now. I feel like a grown up (hehe)!

GA is suppose to have freezing rain tonight. This should be interesting since the south is inequipped with the latest snow/sleet/freezing rain technologies. Oh, silly Georgians!

I'm learning how to "drive" again on Saturday morning. Yup, my life is that exciting!

Blue is my color!

Tuesday, December 06, 2005

The Smell Of Salmon

Why do hotels/resorts have wedding planners if they don’t help plan anything? I’ve had to write the manager of the hotel, just to get the wedding coordinator to contact me. Before that I emailed/called the wedding coordinator a bunch of times and received no response. Even now, I feel she is not answering my questions or helping me. My mom says she’s probably busy assisting other brides, but frankly, I feel she’s doing nothing. She keeps on telling me I have enough time to plan everything before May, but I thought this whole wedding thing was on my schedule not on hers or the hotel. Am I wrong? I don’t want to be “Bridezilla” but I don’t like the service I’m getting at all. I’m paying a lot of money and for what? If they don’t get back to me before the end of December I’ll have to contact the manager of the hotel again (I don’t want to do this though).

Yesterday and Today were better than the day before. I still have to take the driving test, but I’m trying not to think about it.

Salmon Patties Rock! Thank you Mom (and Nana, for giving her the recipe).

Saturday, December 03, 2005

A whole lotta crying going on

Maybe I bit the bullet when I moved from TO to GA. What I mean by this is, maybe I should've just stayed in TO until Myke got settled into his new job. If I had done that than maybe I'd be a little happier and had more support during this crazy time.

Today I found out that I have to retake the driving test because they don't accept Canadian licenses. Why is that? I'm extremely upset about this. I took a written and driving test beforehand IN GEORGIA and now I have to retake it cause the Canadian one isn't good enough? I think GA laws suck! This is the place where you can buy a gun for $10 at the age of 18 (a little bit of an exaggeration). What the hell!!

Tomorrow has to be better than today.
It just has to!

Friday, December 02, 2005

I said it before and I'll say it again...


I hate people that BS! Although I like this job way better than the last, it has its problems too. People act like car salesman to sell a potential candidate to a client. I thought recruiting was honest and fun, but I'm finding out it's manipulative and tricky (in a weasel sort of way).
The people act nice, but I haven't really gotten a chance to chat with anyone of them. I am, however, going out with one girl my age this Sunday, so we'll see how that goes.

Here's to shrimp fried rice. I love that stuff!