I got hooked on Ted when I was watching the Amazing Race. Each week he would email his thoughts on what happened. Sometimes they were funnier than the actual show! Plus, he pays real good attention and fills me in on details I miss.
Anyway, he has a SURVIVOR blog now for all you fans. Click on the link to the left if you want to read all about it! GO TED!
Tuesday, September 30, 2003
free food is bad
Last night I ordered a grilled chicken salad to go. When my bag came out I told the girl, that can't be mine, it was like in a hefty-sized bag. She said, Oh, they threw in some rolls, oh an oops an extra salad. OK, so when I got home it was really a ceasar salad with the dressing on it, CHEESE fries with bacon, my salad and a BOX of rolls (6). I had to eat the ceasar as it would be gross today as the dressing was already on it. Way to many points I might add. Then naturally I ate the heart attack on the plate, cheese fries and bacon. They were gross.
So today I bring in last night's salad all ready to eat it. I go in the kitchen to eat and lo and behold a whole cart of chinese food is being wheeled in from sales. They get free lunch at the end of the quarter because we lock them in the building and don't let them out for lunch so they can sell, sell, sell! So now I have a dillema, eat crab ragoons or a salad. That was a tough one (ya right). So now I guess I will eat the salad for supper.
So today I bring in last night's salad all ready to eat it. I go in the kitchen to eat and lo and behold a whole cart of chinese food is being wheeled in from sales. They get free lunch at the end of the quarter because we lock them in the building and don't let them out for lunch so they can sell, sell, sell! So now I have a dillema, eat crab ragoons or a salad. That was a tough one (ya right). So now I guess I will eat the salad for supper.
Tuesday, July 29, 2003
Faux Polo
Eddie shows up to work wearing this swanky baby blue Polo brand polo shirt. Because he usually wears MM tshirts or similar unprofessional gear, everyone was commenting on his shirt. Turns out his roomie, "Papers" gave him the shirt claiming everyone at work would compliment his new wardrobe. Well sometime during the boring day, someone figured out his shirt was a fake Polo. People were online "investigating" and no one could find a real Polo with a pocket therefore concluding the fakeness. Ahh, the tribulations of the work place.
Thursday, July 24, 2003
Deb Needs an Intervention
Last night at the after dinner drink party of which only me, Paula R and Deb attended, Deb really scared me. We were talking about the 2 sisters who got thrown out of Filene's Basement forever because they returned to much and Deb started laughing hysterically and confessed that yesterday she had to use the whole couch to lay out all of her receipts for returns. The whole couch!!
Then, she whipped out of her purse a receipt from Macy's that had 7, yes SEVEN pages stapled together. It started with the original purchase of 5 bathing suits (it was 9 oclock and all the dressing rooms had lines Deb said), the the return of 4 suits and additional purchase of something. Then the return of something and purchase of something new, 7 times!! I told her she can never go back to that store again.
Can you image the poor fool at Deb's credit card company who has to tally all this up? And then on the way out to our cars Deb was getting all juiced up because the Land's End kid stuff was on sale at Sears. Uh oh........
Then, she whipped out of her purse a receipt from Macy's that had 7, yes SEVEN pages stapled together. It started with the original purchase of 5 bathing suits (it was 9 oclock and all the dressing rooms had lines Deb said), the the return of 4 suits and additional purchase of something. Then the return of something and purchase of something new, 7 times!! I told her she can never go back to that store again.
Can you image the poor fool at Deb's credit card company who has to tally all this up? And then on the way out to our cars Deb was getting all juiced up because the Land's End kid stuff was on sale at Sears. Uh oh........
Monday, July 21, 2003
Book Review See Jane Date, Melissa Senate
Sometimes it seems like if you've read one "last single girl standing looking for Mr.. Right" book, you've read em all. And I'll admit, I like this sort of book. See Jane Date is about a 20 something gal who is an aspiring editor for a book publisher (Irishbelle's dream job) and not only is she looking for a prize manuscript but a prize man. Thus brings up one of life's dilemma's what's easier to find, a good book or a good man? I'll go with the book. Anyway, besides being an aspiring editor, Jane is looking for man, specifically because her cousin is getting married and naturally she needs a date for the wedding.
Although this book is somewhat predictable, it was still entertaining, funny, and enjoyable. What else do you want in a summer read? I don't think you will ever find this on a must read list, but it's a nice read for poolside or beach front.
Also, this is published by Red Dress Ink, who apparently has published a slew of this sort of book. If anyone knows anything about Red Dress Ink, let me know.
Although this book is somewhat predictable, it was still entertaining, funny, and enjoyable. What else do you want in a summer read? I don't think you will ever find this on a must read list, but it's a nice read for poolside or beach front.
Also, this is published by Red Dress Ink, who apparently has published a slew of this sort of book. If anyone knows anything about Red Dress Ink, let me know.
Wednesday, July 09, 2003
Movie Review-Charlies' Angels
In a summer full of sequels, Charlies' Angels must immediately be moved to the top of every movie goers list. Leave your serious movie thoughts at home and go for the pure hilarious enjoyment of 3 hot gals kicking boys' asses. If you like one of these: lots of action, LOUD music, hilarious stunts, young hot shirtless men, practically naked ladies with lots of bum shots, and some downright funny lines you will find enjoyment in Charlie's Angels.
As everyone knows this movie brings back Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, and Lucy Liu. But did you know that Jaclyn Smith makes a cameo? Classic! That lady has had so much plastic surgery she still looks 25!Speaking of plastic surgery lets talk about Demi. Sister, I tip my hat to any 40 year old who still has what it takes to snag a 25 year old movie star but please note, that shoulda been a weekend only affair. And you might want to rethink the amount of bleach on your teeth, that is a tad beyond "normal". Demi aside, this movie is just plain 2 hours of air-conditioned fun!
As everyone knows this movie brings back Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, and Lucy Liu. But did you know that Jaclyn Smith makes a cameo? Classic! That lady has had so much plastic surgery she still looks 25!Speaking of plastic surgery lets talk about Demi. Sister, I tip my hat to any 40 year old who still has what it takes to snag a 25 year old movie star but please note, that shoulda been a weekend only affair. And you might want to rethink the amount of bleach on your teeth, that is a tad beyond "normal". Demi aside, this movie is just plain 2 hours of air-conditioned fun!
Wednesday, June 18, 2003
Book Review Five Quarters of the Orange, Joanne Harris
I swear while watching Chocolat at the movies that I could smell scrumptious chocolate. Chocolat was sensual, mysterious and passionate--EXACTLY like the most perfect piece of chocolate I have ever eaten--a milk chocolate heart shape Belgium piece I bought and savored in Brugge, Belgium.
What does Chocolat got to do with this? The same author, Joanne Harris wrote "Five Quarters of the Orange". Like Chocolate, this book also takes place in a small French village in at the end of World War II while Germany occupied France. The story is told by a 60 year old woman, Framboise (named after a Raspberry) who has returned to the small village to run a cafe from the farm where she and her 2 siblings were raised. However, she runs the cafe under an assumed name because her mother, Mirabelle was run out of town at the end of the summer when Framboise was 9. All of the recipes she uses were taught to her by her mother.
I feel if I reveal any more of the book I will be telling to much of the story. The pages are peppered with French culinary terms and recipes which were lost on me cooking wise, but I thought really added to the essence of the story and to Mirabelle who relates to her children via recipes and the food she prepares for them.
Like Chocolat, Five Quarters of the Orange would make an excellent movie. I recommend this book as a summer read; similar to some nice fruit salad (pronounce that the French way, sa-lad) on a hot day, this book is refreshing and juicy!
PS: today Oprah revitalized her book club with John Steinbeck's "East of Eden". I have not read so can't comment. Perhaps I will add to my reading list.
What does Chocolat got to do with this? The same author, Joanne Harris wrote "Five Quarters of the Orange". Like Chocolate, this book also takes place in a small French village in at the end of World War II while Germany occupied France. The story is told by a 60 year old woman, Framboise (named after a Raspberry) who has returned to the small village to run a cafe from the farm where she and her 2 siblings were raised. However, she runs the cafe under an assumed name because her mother, Mirabelle was run out of town at the end of the summer when Framboise was 9. All of the recipes she uses were taught to her by her mother.
I feel if I reveal any more of the book I will be telling to much of the story. The pages are peppered with French culinary terms and recipes which were lost on me cooking wise, but I thought really added to the essence of the story and to Mirabelle who relates to her children via recipes and the food she prepares for them.
Like Chocolat, Five Quarters of the Orange would make an excellent movie. I recommend this book as a summer read; similar to some nice fruit salad (pronounce that the French way, sa-lad) on a hot day, this book is refreshing and juicy!
PS: today Oprah revitalized her book club with John Steinbeck's "East of Eden". I have not read so can't comment. Perhaps I will add to my reading list.
Thursday, June 05, 2003
Friday, May 30, 2003
Amazing Race
Yeah, the best show on TV is back on for a very exciting season. The only people I know who watch this is Megs and Ted. But I'm sure there are more fans out there. My commentary below.
Fat & 40 were clearly the ones getting booted when they got on the last plane. The only way they could of been saved is if they all got to a place and had to wait for a 7 AM opening of a museum or something, you know how that always evens the teams out.
The Models, hello? can you be more stupid? How did they miss where the other people on their bus went? They better step it up a bit if they don't want to get the boot. But I suspect they are there for the ride, they want to get booted so they can just travel the rest of the way on the show (that's my plan).
The Virgins-agree with your theory but you can resend in a tape for survivor and go that route, it will get you in!! However, I do think that they are in great shape and good contenders, especially Millie.
The Iowa Clan (Amanda & Chris)-that girl is already throwing f-bombs on the first race? She's nasty but I do love her boyfriend who, please tell me you noticed this, called her FLO when she was whining about running up the hill.
Gay Married couple (Reichen & Chris)-what gay couple do you know that is in love/comfortable enough with each other to list themselves as "married" got married in a typical ceremony and then are like, should we tell people we are gay? That does not make sense to me. I think they are lying like the virgins. I mean, even the fat & 40 couple figured out that they wanted to share the bed. By the way, they both are HOT and in good shape so I think they could be a good team but need to get in the game.
David & Jeff seem to be making really stupid errors this early in the game so I'm not sure what is going to happen with them.
Steve & Dave (air traffic controllers)- They might manage to stay in the game for a few rounds but there is no way they can physically make it to the end of the game.
Monica & Sheree (NFL wives) I think these ladies are good contenders but made a big error going for the fast forward so early in the game. They easily would of made it to the finish line before the last bus even arrived! They will end up paying for that.
Steve/Josh (father & son)- I am weary of people who are making alliances this early in on the game and while they screwed the NFL ladies by cutting them out of the airline line, they did help them find the early bus ticket. And I liked how he is anti blond girls with fake tits. Can you say that on TV? I guess so.
Jon & Al (circus clowns) will drive me and Megs crazy by the end of the race. They are not funny.
Russel & Cindy--Ciny is hoping for some Amazing Race romance but my gadar was going off with Russel. Poor thing, Megs thinks Cindy will be the first one crying when she finds out that Russel is in the sack with the gay married couple.
Fat & 40 were clearly the ones getting booted when they got on the last plane. The only way they could of been saved is if they all got to a place and had to wait for a 7 AM opening of a museum or something, you know how that always evens the teams out.
The Models, hello? can you be more stupid? How did they miss where the other people on their bus went? They better step it up a bit if they don't want to get the boot. But I suspect they are there for the ride, they want to get booted so they can just travel the rest of the way on the show (that's my plan).
The Virgins-agree with your theory but you can resend in a tape for survivor and go that route, it will get you in!! However, I do think that they are in great shape and good contenders, especially Millie.
The Iowa Clan (Amanda & Chris)-that girl is already throwing f-bombs on the first race? She's nasty but I do love her boyfriend who, please tell me you noticed this, called her FLO when she was whining about running up the hill.
Gay Married couple (Reichen & Chris)-what gay couple do you know that is in love/comfortable enough with each other to list themselves as "married" got married in a typical ceremony and then are like, should we tell people we are gay? That does not make sense to me. I think they are lying like the virgins. I mean, even the fat & 40 couple figured out that they wanted to share the bed. By the way, they both are HOT and in good shape so I think they could be a good team but need to get in the game.
David & Jeff seem to be making really stupid errors this early in the game so I'm not sure what is going to happen with them.
Steve & Dave (air traffic controllers)- They might manage to stay in the game for a few rounds but there is no way they can physically make it to the end of the game.
Monica & Sheree (NFL wives) I think these ladies are good contenders but made a big error going for the fast forward so early in the game. They easily would of made it to the finish line before the last bus even arrived! They will end up paying for that.
Steve/Josh (father & son)- I am weary of people who are making alliances this early in on the game and while they screwed the NFL ladies by cutting them out of the airline line, they did help them find the early bus ticket. And I liked how he is anti blond girls with fake tits. Can you say that on TV? I guess so.
Jon & Al (circus clowns) will drive me and Megs crazy by the end of the race. They are not funny.
Russel & Cindy--Ciny is hoping for some Amazing Race romance but my gadar was going off with Russel. Poor thing, Megs thinks Cindy will be the first one crying when she finds out that Russel is in the sack with the gay married couple.
Thursday, May 29, 2003
32 hours of Irishbelle's life
Wednesday morning I drove 2 hours to Weston via 128 in bumper to bumper traffic to have my blood drawn and pee in a cup which required fasting from 8PM the night before. Naturally I got home too late to eat supper so I really fasted from lunch Tuesday. While drawing blood the technician informed me I could of had it done in Brockton. Good thing there was a needle in my arm. I then went back to the office only to leave to go to a wake at 2:00. I thought my stomach was upset because having to go to the wake and I was upset for my friend who had lost her mom. After the wake on the way back to the office my stomach REALLY hurt. I just about made it to the ladies where I had a v. embarrassing "Dumb and Dumber" bathroom scene except I was of course vomiting too. Since I had to use the bathroom every 15 minutes, I could not attempt my drive home for a couple of hours. When I felt it was "safe" I started my drive home in thunder and lightening and Noah's ark rain. Had to pull over twice but finally made it home to go to bed at 6 PM. Woke up at 7 with cold sores all over inside my mouth but need to get ready for the funeral. Fortunately traffic this day is on my side and I make it to Southie in 30 minutes but can't find the street the church is on, thanks Mapquest you suck. Finally find it and do a 2 block running sprint to get to the church. Leave the church and head to the doctor whose appointment I made 4 months earlier and could not cancel due to funerals or cold sores. Laying spread eagle for the most pleasant of all, the pap when the Nurse Practitioner sees a polype (sp?), needs to get the doctor. Wait 15 minutes with my ginger in full view for the doctor who shoves his whole arm up me to attempt to scrape it off. Can't reach it good enough so I have to go back for a full scraping. Can't wait. Oh it gets better, because I apparently had a viral infection when getting my blood drawn (you're kidding), need to have all tests done again next week. The moral here? Avoid the doctor at all costs.
Wednesday, May 07, 2003
Senhora Feio
Today at Dunks I asked for a coffee and a blueberry scone. When I got to the window the senhora says do you want blue erry or has erry. I say, what? blueberry she says OK haserry. So when her amiga comes to the window I say, what is in that bag and she says it's a hasberry scone. I say what kind? Ya know hasberry and white chocolate I say oh you mean RASPBERRY? I want blueberry. On her way to change and spit on my scone her and her amiga jibber in Portuguese about me. So you betcha I wait 10 minutes for my .40 cent change that they think they are entitled to. I won't even bore anyone with my tirades on speaking English in the US and sending home all illegals. I just want to tell all the senhoras and senoritas out there that us whiteys are on to your game. I know you are calling me a fat bitch and you know what? I don't care. Call me whatever you want and give me all of your attitude while you work your minimum wage job because had you just been courteous, you would of been .40 richer tonight.
Friday, March 21, 2003
Book Review!!
Full House by Janet Evanovich
Interestingly, this author used to publish under the nom de plume of Steffie Hall as a romance writer. She now apparently writes mysteries. This book is actually from her Steffie Hall days and is billed as a "romantic mystery" but in reality is a bland, uninteresting, cookie cutter waste of publishing ink.
Full House is your typical Cinderella story "girl least likely meets the man most charming" in the form of a divorced school teacher Mom and wealthy publisher/horse trainer Nick. I mention the male character's name for only one reason. Everyone knows what happens here because all these stories are the same. So when the Mom finally is about to seal the deal with Nick and is panting and breathing oh Nick, Nick Nick, the damn proofreader missed a huge error and the Mom calls Nick NEIL. Clearly the author spent WAY to much time agonizing over whether to call the hero Nick or Neil and changed it last minute but forgot to have spell checker "find all" and eliminate Neil.
I already disliked the book but after that point it was clearly trash. I finished reading it to save all fans of Irishbelle's book reviews the time it would take to read this. Wash your hair instead, it's way more interesting.
Interestingly, this author used to publish under the nom de plume of Steffie Hall as a romance writer. She now apparently writes mysteries. This book is actually from her Steffie Hall days and is billed as a "romantic mystery" but in reality is a bland, uninteresting, cookie cutter waste of publishing ink.
Full House is your typical Cinderella story "girl least likely meets the man most charming" in the form of a divorced school teacher Mom and wealthy publisher/horse trainer Nick. I mention the male character's name for only one reason. Everyone knows what happens here because all these stories are the same. So when the Mom finally is about to seal the deal with Nick and is panting and breathing oh Nick, Nick Nick, the damn proofreader missed a huge error and the Mom calls Nick NEIL. Clearly the author spent WAY to much time agonizing over whether to call the hero Nick or Neil and changed it last minute but forgot to have spell checker "find all" and eliminate Neil.
I already disliked the book but after that point it was clearly trash. I finished reading it to save all fans of Irishbelle's book reviews the time it would take to read this. Wash your hair instead, it's way more interesting.
Tuesday, February 11, 2003
$40,000 on a college education
I wanted to share how fast I am climbing the corporate ladder and how vast my responsibilities have become at my wonderful job. The below email transaction is based on some T's that are being printed then stuffed into a zip lock bag, finished with a MM sticker. First you should know that all T's I picked got axed; then I suggested an oval sticker--no way we would EVER do that, it has to be rectangular. Read on:
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Hi Amy,
Attached please find sticker art for T-shirt bags. It is rectangular shape 2.5 x 1.25, black with silver type.
Let me know if you have any questions. T-shirt art to follow.
Kashka
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Amy,
One more thing: as far as the placement on the bag lower right corner would look best.
Kashka
Thanks Kashka, I would NEVER been able to figure out where to put that sticker on that bag without your help. I sure do hope you get paid the big bucks to make these momentous company decisions.
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Hi Amy,
Attached please find sticker art for T-shirt bags. It is rectangular shape 2.5 x 1.25, black with silver type.
Let me know if you have any questions. T-shirt art to follow.
Kashka
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Amy,
One more thing: as far as the placement on the bag lower right corner would look best.
Kashka
Thanks Kashka, I would NEVER been able to figure out where to put that sticker on that bag without your help. I sure do hope you get paid the big bucks to make these momentous company decisions.
Friday, February 07, 2003
Another man turned off by the BLOG
As part of my 2003 New Year's resolution to go on a date, I have posted my "profile" on several websites and despite being a young fresh kitten of 36, the only men who find me intriguing are over 50. The first geriatric inquirer got a gently positioned "you're slightly over my age range" email. The next guy got the delete button. So the third I said hey you're old but whatever check out my website and email me I'm up for anything. This is his response after seeing Irishbelle's website/blog (and reading about the Egyptian):
"I took the liberty of looking at your website as you suggested. It is a very nice and impressive piece that you have put together. After looking at it, what I sense is that we are probably more different than I initially perceived. You seem a lot more action-oriented and 'outdoorsy' than I am. I tend to be quieter, more reflective, and perhaps have different interests. I'm sorry if I sent false signals. I did not intend to."
Readers--let me translate: I'M WAY TO OLD AND HAGGARD FOR YOU AND YOUR BLOG FRIENDS! I'm not sure what exactly on my web site translates into me being "outdoorsy", maybe it's the book reviews or the pictures of that crazy Barry Manilow concert, afterall ladies, we did hike up that very large hill from the beer stand to our seats. So listen up OLD MEN: the Irishbelle ain't interested in all you viagra popping fart walking coupon cutting bastards. Give me the number of your 20 old sons and stay out of my life.
"I took the liberty of looking at your website as you suggested. It is a very nice and impressive piece that you have put together. After looking at it, what I sense is that we are probably more different than I initially perceived. You seem a lot more action-oriented and 'outdoorsy' than I am. I tend to be quieter, more reflective, and perhaps have different interests. I'm sorry if I sent false signals. I did not intend to."
Readers--let me translate: I'M WAY TO OLD AND HAGGARD FOR YOU AND YOUR BLOG FRIENDS! I'm not sure what exactly on my web site translates into me being "outdoorsy", maybe it's the book reviews or the pictures of that crazy Barry Manilow concert, afterall ladies, we did hike up that very large hill from the beer stand to our seats. So listen up OLD MEN: the Irishbelle ain't interested in all you viagra popping fart walking coupon cutting bastards. Give me the number of your 20 old sons and stay out of my life.
Thursday, February 06, 2003
Bar Bitches
Alicia is to shy to post so I am posting for her. She has turned me on to a new site of ladies who clearly should have a blog. They call themselves Bar Bitches, http://www.barbitches.com/. I have taken an excerpt from their "Glossary" It's funny, check it out.
Bitchtease: An unceasingly nice girl who claims she can be a bitch but never follows through, i.e., Renee Wagner.
BR: borderline retarded
Dodge: As in, get the hell out of it.
Double-booking: Making two different plans for the same time period. Don't do it.
Edgy: A veiled attempt at being slutty.
Expiration date: A built-in time limit for a relationship
"Get the train back on the tracks": Get back on topic
Merkin: See http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a3_232.html
Roommate Special: The ultimate in convenience.
Sexiled: Your roommate's getting some and you're sleeping on the couch.
STR1: Short Term Relationship
STR2: Sexual Transaction Required
TC: Tom Collins. The manna of all drinks.
To scale: When what a particularly small or particularly large boy is packing in his pants is to scale with the rest of his body. Sample usage: "He's only 5'6", but I assure you he's not to scale."
Visual violation: The unwelcome undressing of a girl by a boy with his eyes.
Whoa!: Only to be used in an emergency.
Bitchtease: An unceasingly nice girl who claims she can be a bitch but never follows through, i.e., Renee Wagner.
BR: borderline retarded
Dodge: As in, get the hell out of it.
Double-booking: Making two different plans for the same time period. Don't do it.
Edgy: A veiled attempt at being slutty.
Expiration date: A built-in time limit for a relationship
"Get the train back on the tracks": Get back on topic
Merkin: See http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a3_232.html
Roommate Special: The ultimate in convenience.
Sexiled: Your roommate's getting some and you're sleeping on the couch.
STR1: Short Term Relationship
STR2: Sexual Transaction Required
TC: Tom Collins. The manna of all drinks.
To scale: When what a particularly small or particularly large boy is packing in his pants is to scale with the rest of his body. Sample usage: "He's only 5'6", but I assure you he's not to scale."
Visual violation: The unwelcome undressing of a girl by a boy with his eyes.
Whoa!: Only to be used in an emergency.
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