This one. Is it not the MOST adorable tattoo you’ve ever seen??
I can’t wait.
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So, a couple of nights ago I told Fred I wanted to start saving for an iPod. He gave me a hard time for a few minutes – since I just bought a $20 CD player that plays MP3s last week – then told me it was fine with him. Yesterday, some unexpected money dropped right into our laps, and he told me to go ahead and get an iPod. I didn’t get one of the newest ones, the ones that play videos and holds 632 years’ worth of songs (I mostly want the iPod for when I exercise in the morning, and I can’t see myself burning many calories trudging down the road watching videos on my iPod); instead, I got a refurbished 4GB iPod Mini. In blue!
I am very VERY excited about getting an iPod; more excited that I should be, perhaps. But ever since I found out that there are
Grey’s Anatomy podcasts and
Lost podcasts, I’ve been pro-iPod. I know I could burn it to a CD and listen to it on my CD/ MP3 player, but I just… I don’t know! I want an iPod, damnit! I want to be one of the cool kids! Not as cool as the kids who can watch videos, but still! Cool!
Oh, how stylin’ I will be, walking around the neighborhood every morning with my badass iPod. And when the snobs ignore me, I will hold my iPod up to them, and I will say “Bitches, you WISH you were as COOL as me!”, and they will watch me go with regretful hearts.
Bitches.
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By the way, I listened to all three of
Kim‘s podcasts this morning while I was exercising – they’re called “What I Watched”, and are basically just Kim talking about what she’s watched recently on TV – and LOVED them. If you have a favorite podcast you think I might enjoy, tell me so in the comments, complete with link, please.
Oh, and while I’m thinking of podcasts and stuff, several people have suggested that Fred and I should start our own podcasts.
I think that Hell hasn’t quite reached the level of frigidity necessary for that.
First of all, any podcast we made would be like such:
Fred: Say something, Bessie!
Robyn: Baby, what the fuck? What am I supposed to say. (baby talk) Hey, Suggie! Suggie-sugs, come say something into the microphone!
Sugarbutt: (purr)
Fred: (baby talk) Suggie! Hey, little Sugs! (/baby talk) Holy crap, was that necessary?
Robyn: Was what? Oh MAN. Suggie, get your stinky butt out of here!
And so on.
Second of all, we both hate our voices and to release them forth into the world would be a cruelty beyond measure. So for now, we’ll be sticking to the written word.
On the other hand, I think I said just last month “What would I need an iPod for?”, so times change.
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For those of you who asked how the SoftPaws are working out for us: They seem to be working just fine, though Tommy and Sugarbutt have each lost a single cap, so we had to replace them last night. The downside to the SoftPaws is that since it doesn’t hurt when Sugarbutt kneads on me at night while he’s licking my neck, he kneads and licks FOREVER, and I finally have to say “Jesus god in heaven, do you MIND? I’d like to keep SOME of the skin on my neck, you freak!”, and he looks at me with glazed, love-drunk eyes, then gives a few more licks before he curls up on top of my upper arm and goes to sleep. And then I say “Enjoy it while you can, Sugarfreak, my upper arm’s not always going to be the size of a ham!”, kiss him on his little head, and go back to sleep.
Every morning when Fred gets out of the shower, Sugarbutt adores licking the water from his hair.
Boogie wants you to kiss him right THERE.
Suggie goes after the feather toy. Which, coincidentally, matches his nails.
“Word to yer mutha.”
He believes he can fly. He believes he can touch the sky-y-y!
All of today’s uploaded pictures (there are a ton) are
here.
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Previously
2005: Impromptu day off.
2004: I’m going to save a fortune on tampons, that’s for sure.
2003: No entry.
2002: No entry.
2001: Damn that Sam’s.
2000: Heartless bastard.]]>
By the way, I was TOTALLY NEKKID in that picture. TOTALLY. NEKKID.
Well, then, FRED! I am so glad we didn’t get the whole picture! :). I LOVE my iPod mini, color green. I bought an armband at overstock.com. Makes working out go much faster. The snobs in my ‘hood are “green” with envy. heeee.
Robyn,
I am waiting to hear your comments on AI. Don’t keep me in supense. I have my list ready to share with you…
AnnaMarie
Hurray for iPod! I’m definitely an iPod fanatic. I currently have four of them: a first generation, a green mini, a shuffle and a nano (my favorite). I’m holding out for the video model at this time, but I know I’ll have to have one eventually. For the collection, you know. I haven’t really gotten into podcasts, but I do enjoy listening to books. (audible.com) They are great to keep me entertained while I’m cooking or doing housework. Enjoy!
That tattoo is adorable….and SO Robyn! You should definitely get it. I got my first and only tattoo at the beach this past June – a nickle-sized beautiful little sun (no face) on my ankle. It’s an original design and I’ve wanted it forever. It makes me ridiculously happy every time I look at it. Hope you will love yours just as much! 🙂
I don’t know how I lived before I got my iPod (hubby got it for me for my birthday 2 years ago). It’s an old-school model and a bit scratched up, but it is like a child to me. I knitted myself an armband for easy iPod access while working out, so I can now do the elliptical machine while listening to “Smack My Bitch Up” like the rock star that I am.
Our tortie, Lola, also loves licking my hair when it’s freshly damp from a bath. I do not even suppose to understand the mysterious minds of felines. I will, however, be happy to kiss Meester Booger’s head RIGHT THERE. (And, for some reason, I think he and my Rick would get along famously.)
I am currently covetting an IPOD. I found the one I want at good old Wally World, but they are constantly sold out. So is the Radio Shak and that is all we have here. So, either wait, find it online or drive to Lexington… two hours. Blah! If anyone knows the right place online, let me know. 🙂 I want one that I can organize the songs by CD type or whatever. Different playlists for different moods. I got an MP3 player, but I HATE the way you have to access the songs. Basically I need an idiot proof IPOD. LOL
Heck, I finally got a PDA and haven’t figured out how to use the thing yet! I swear I have gotten dingier over time, I used to be the electronic genius in the house, now I can’t operate a VCR. LOL
Carol
Thanks for the Grey’s & Lost podcast sites. Somehow I have missed them. If you like Project Runway, Tim Gunn has terrific podcasts for each episode.
If you don’t mind me asking, Robyn, where did you order your iPod? I’m coveting one as well. Thanks!
Diane: I got it directly from Apple – here – though I think you might be able to get it a bit cheaper on eBay. I didn’t have to pay for shipping from Apple, but I did have to pay tax, which brought it up to $171. Still, I suspect it’s going to be worth it, and I can’t wait!!! 🙂
Kit-Kat likes to lick the water off my hair when I’ve just washed it, too. I don’t get that at all, but it seems to make him happy. And he *must* be in the bathroom for his steambath whenever anyone’s in the shower.
Thanks for the info!
So this is probably a stupid question and will tell you how “uncool” I am when it comes to the gadgets, but what is the difference between an iPod mini and an iPod nano? I have been thinking of getting one but haven’t decided which one.
I wonder if the other cats in the neighborhood make fun of your kitties’ new nails-or are they jealous??
Mils: Honestly? I don’t have a clue. I got the mini ’cause it was cheaper! I imagine the nano has features the mini doesn’t.
Hey Fred, you can see the reflection of your package in the shiny faucet….
*Kidding! But seriously, when you said that it reminded me of that guy that was selling the shiny tea kettle on e-bay, took the picture naked, and you could see him in entirety *blech* in the reflection.*
Mils: The iPod Nano actually replaced the Mini. The Nano is teensier and has a color screen.
I’m currently lusting after the video iPods, but my ancient third-gen is much kinder to my wallet.
Robyn
I bought an iPod nano after Christmas with my Xmas bonus from work. I bought the 2 gb version in white, it holds 500+/- songs depending on the length of your songs. My son has the 4 gb nano, 1000 songs! By average, they mean 4 minute songs. I remeber thinking “I don’t even know 500 songs”! Well, I do know 500 songs and then some by a long shot! I sort of wish I would have laid out the extra cash and bought the 4gb. I don’t have ANY album art, podcasts or any other extras loaded on mine, just songs. Every few days, I think of another song and then go through and get rid of something I can live without. It is soooo tiny and cool and I just love it, I have it in a pink leather Belkin case I bought for it. The chrome back of the Nano scratches so easily that you have to put it in a case right away. I never did remove that peel off plastic from the front of it so the screen is still protected. If you have any questions just ask, it looks like there’s a lot of cool old ladies reading you!
You made me laugh out loud THREE TIMES, Robyn!
And that tattoo is perfect! Love it.
Fred, that was way tooooo much information 😉 On a similar vein my little dog does the same, except to my feet. Slightly irritating.
Love the tatoo Robyn, so totally you except you should get what, 6 of them?! heh. I am thinking of getting one too, the big 4-0 is looming and I am doing all I can to rebel.
You make me laugh Robyn. Thanks 🙂
Okay, I’ll be the first to suggest it! Download some of the morning show I listen to! Rob, Arnie and Dawn. They are heeeeeeelarious. I especially think that Fred would like Bad News Over Happy Music.
In fact, as of typing this, they are broadcasting live. They have been on for about 19 hours and have 10 to go. They are doing a radioathon for one of the hospitals in the area, so if anyone is awake (Midnight, 2/24, pst), then have a listen. They stream live online.
Robyn, just be aware of the fact that tattoos are addicitve…
I have three so far. And now I want more arms.
Robyn you know they can tattoo your cats faces and color them in to look just like your kitties. Of course you’d have to have it done on your back, seeing as you have 5 kitty’s it would take all that space to do it:) Or you could just have Miz Poo’s face done. That would be adorable and the coloring would be so beautiful. Do you ever watch Miami Ink. I think that’s what it’s called. You take a picture in to these guys and they can duplicate it. Amazing the art they do. But I’m sure there are talented tattoo artists in your area that could do the work.
I have a ladybug on the inside of the fatty part of my thumb. Got that on my 60th birthday..ha.ha I’m gonna be 63 this September and I’m thinking of having something done in memory of my son.
Mary in Michigan
http://www.quirkynomads.com
I start everyday with Sage Tyrtle and Quirky Nomads. I listed to most of the Ricky Gervais podcasts but quickly came to the conclusion that I was being duped (the producer they relentlessly pick on just can’t be for real).
Also Adma Curry hosts Podfinder, which introduces to you soooo many podcasts. That should keep you busy.
i second the earlier opinion that tattoos are addicting. I’m 46, got started when taking my now 23 yr old for his 18th bday present at the tattoo parlour. found the cutest kitty graphic which was my first. I’m emailing you invite to my yahoo photo album of 2 of my kitty tatts. the celtic cat circle is design i bought from Pat Fish, queen of celtic tattoing. (http://www.luckyfishart.com/) I now have 6!