Happy Halloween!!!

Have a great Halloween at work today! Thanksgiving is only 3 weeks away!

I'm not a fair weather fan

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So wrong . . .

Yet so hilarious . . .

Dachshunds in Banana Suits!

Ok, so Pepper may be a moose for Halloween, but how cute are these dachshunds? How did I ever live before Cute Overload?

If only this was in NC

I wish I could visit the Girls' Costume Warehouse.

More Borat

The new Borat movie is almost a week away and to satisfied my obsession, EW has posted a hilarious interview with him.

Guns don't kill people. Chuck Norris kills people.

Apparently I've been living underneath an Internet rock or something, because I'm just now finding out about "Chuck Norris Facts," a list of facts about how awesome Chuck Norris is, because he is awesome, watching one episode of Walker Texas Ranger tells you that.

Listen to Flavor Flav

Flavor of Love may almost be a thing of the past, but Flav apparently has a new album out and VH1 is being kind enough to stream it. Unfortunately, I'm busy in the usability lab and so can't listen to it, but I'm sure it's profound.

The Leader of Our Country

Glad to see he's up to date with "The Google"

Worst Halloween Costumes of All Time

Check out this site that lists the worst Halloween costumes of all time. My $2.50 Target cat ears and tail is so going to rock this year.

Deleted Scenes from Borat

As I anxiously await the funniest movie of the year, Borat's Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan, I'm happy to tide myself over with these deleted scenes. If the deleted scenes are this funny, just imagine how good the stuff that made it into the movie is.

Hotlanta roadtrip?

Justin Timberlake isn't coming to NC, but he is hitting up Atlanta in February. Pink is also touring with him. Roadtrip anyone?

New Look!

I've changed the CSS for the blog again!

Best email address ever

I was just in a conference call and saw this email address. How lucky is this guy? hfrantz@us.ibm.com pales in comparison . . .

In my father's dreams

Does walking into Harris Teeter give you chills? Ever think to yourself that getting married next to toilet paper is romantic? If so, then you should get married in a grocery store too. Thanks again CNN for such hard-hitting journalism!

Speed dating: Part Quattro

So Jen and I went speed dating again Friday night. We're sitting at the bar waiting for the event to start and Jen is talking to this guy and tells him how I'm a speed dating regular. Funny enough until the speed dating guy comes up to ask our names and recognizes me. Like he knows my name and hands me my name tag without having to ask. My fear of ending up alone has paid his electric bill for the month since I've been there so many times.

Overall, the event was kind of disappointing. Only 10 guys out of 15 showed up, so there were a lot more girls than guys. Jen and I weren't really excited about anyone we talked to, but we did talk to some unique individuals again.

The most unique was a German Computer Science teacher at NC State (Matt totally had him for class). At first you'd think he could be good - he's foreign, smart, and has the potential to make good money. Of course this is not taking into account that he had a unibrow, very high pants, and spoke about 1,000 accented words a minute. I'm pretty sure there were multiple times I answered questions wrong, but I don't think he minded too much since most of his focus was on my boobs.

There was also a lovely gentleman who talked about how he had met some people from IBM that morning as he was waiting in line for the new Nintendo. Unfortunately, he didn't get one and has to wait till the 19th. His willingness to wait in line instead of going to work shows that while he may not have the best work ethic, he would be a valuable asset if I ever needed tickets to a Duke basketball game.

In pure six degrees of separation style, I did meet someone who works with the father of my neighbors growing up. Small world. He was kind of slimy, although this didn't stop me from putting him down as a match (I said the selection wasn't that great) and of course we matched. I don't know if I'll go out with him or not.

At the end of the day, I put down four people and matched with 2 of them which is about par for the course. The one guy has already emailed me. His name is Greg and he is a lawyer which is freaky because my father's name is Greg and he is a lawyer.

The good news is that there is another event in November as the speed dating guy kindly reminded me in his email before he even gave me my matches. My name is Heather and I'm a speed dating addict.

Happy Friday the 13th

How do you make Friday the 13th even scarier? By having it in October! Good thing I'm going speed dating tonight, I'm sure the freaks will be out . . .

Our cat drinks out of the toilet

Geez, Spike only drinks out of the toilet and falls in every now and then . . .

Happy Anniversary

I missed the one year anniversary of my first blog post on Saturday. I'm sure Blogger didn't mind.

Screw you Sienna

Sienna Miller is bashing Pittsburgh. Real smart coming from someone who is still dating a cheating Jude Law and dresses like this.

3 years too late

Man, why didn't they have this when I was still in school? TriDelt totally would have done this as a fundraiser! Be sure to watch the video too.

On a side note, when I google-imaged "jello", a surprising number of hits had to do with wrestling or alcohol . . .

New blogger

So I just converted over to the new Beta version of Blogger. When I get a chance, I'm going to update my CSS too since I've had the polka dots for a while . . . Check out how I can tag now!

Slutty McSlutterson

So in preparation for the next great speed dating event, I've already started to plan what I'm going to wear and this brings up a boy question for me.

If I wear a top that highlights The Twins, are the speed dating guys going to look at me and think "possible hot girlfriend" or "possible hot hookup"? Faithful male readers (Kevin, Samir), any deep insights?

Shout out to Eleni for protecting my dignity in this pic.

Category: Thoughts

4th time's a charm

My new friend Jen and I are going speed dating next Friday. I'm taking the fact that it is Friday the 13th in October as an excellent sign. As always, I'll be sure to post a thought provoking and non-judgmental recap.

Category: Life

Yay October!

I'm so stoked it's my favorite month, October. Halloween is my favorite holiday and I put out all of my decorations first thing yesterday morning.

I've already started thinking about my costume this year because in the words of Lindsay Lohan in Mean Girls, "Halloween is the one night a year when girls can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it." Ah, Halloween.

Category: Life

Halloween Party

I'm planning on having my 2nd annual Halloween B-movie Fest on October 21st, so all you Triangle people keep the date open.

Just like last year, spiked cider and spooky desserts will be served.

Category: Life

I'm so proud

CNN.com has a story about a four legged chicken and it's from Brendle Farms in Somerset! I went to high school with RC (or was it RJ?) Brendle. Flight 93, trapped coalminers, and now this. Somerset County's had a busy few years in the national media spotlight!

Category: Random Links

Happy 21st Mary Jo!!!

My baby sister turns 21 today! Yay, she can't be cited for underage drinking now! Party on MJ!

Category: Life

Best pickup line ever

Creepy old guy to Kristy - "You remind me of my daughter in college."

Category: Life

For posterity

I'd like to thank Samir for documenting my virtues so much this weekend with his camera. 20 years from now (heck, probably 10 years from now), I'll be able to look back fondly at all of his perverted pictures and remember what used to be.

That's what friends are for.

Category: Life

They're back!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Two of my favorite shows are back tonight and I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What's going to happen with Pam and Jim? What's going to happen with Izzie? Who cares who Meredith picks?!?!

Category: Life

Stupidest phone name ever

Matt and I spent 10 minutes yesterday discussing how totally stupid the new "Chocolate" phone from Verizon is. The phone has absolutely nothing to do with chocolate - you can't eat it, it's black not brown, it's a phone people.

Other phone names make more sense - the Rokr plays music, the Razr is thin, the Pebl looks like a pebble. While they may have incredibly misspelled names, those names make sense.

But Chocolate? Seriously LG & Verizon, fire your marketing people.

Category: Thoughts

Somerset County represents

Kevin just sent me this link to a wikipedia article about a Navy ship being named in honor of Somerset County and the Flight 93 victims.

There's also the entries for Somerset County and Somerset. I'm so proud. Of course they're nothing compared to Raleigh's entry.

Category: Random Links

Be Pepper's friend!

Pepper is on Dogster! Now your dog can be her friend.

Category: Pepper

Oh iPod

Apple just announced a bunch of new stuff, including the ability to download movies from iTunes and the redesign of iPod Nano and Shuffle. I so want a hot pink iPod Nano now . . .

Category: Random Links

My new favorite show

AOL is streaming the first episode of "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" and after watching it last night, I'm in love. I was a huge "West Wing" fan back in the day when Aaron Sorkin and Tommy Schlamme were in charge and this new show reminds me of it, but it's even better because it deals with Hollywood. Check it out. Sorry "CSI:Miami", but you've been replaced . . .

Category: Random Links

New Monopoly gamepieces

Monopoly has a new current addition out with "Here & Now" properties and new gamepieces. Most notably, a labradoodle. My mom and MJ must be very happy. Click on the picture to see more. There was also a Starbucks cup on the website.

Category: Random Links

Damn you Justin Timberlake

I haven't bought/received a new CD in like a year and a half by subsiding soley on iTunes. Then comes along JT with his new CD out today and darn it, if I don't like it and want to go out immediately and buy it. Doesn't he understand that Pepper needs flea medication more than I need his CD?

On a related note, I really like that places like AOL have started streaming new albums on the web. It makes it a lot easier for me to realize that I really don't want Jessica Simpson's new CD . . .


Category: Thoughts

More match.com

I'm canceling my profile tonight before my trial period runs out, but here is one last good quote from an email -

"P.S. I love the hairstyle!"

I should write back and give him the number of my stylist . . .

Category: Life

Happy Bday JTT!!!

Jonathan Taylor Thomas turns 25 today. This really makes me feel old. Remember when he was everywhere? Yeah, at least I didn't peak at 13.

Category: Life

Ironic spellcheck

Look at the spellcheck I got when I was just posting to my blog on blogger.com. Ebay is in the dictionary, but blog is not - on a site totally dedicated to blogs . . .

Category: Thoughts

match.com fun

So I received the first blog worthy email from a guy at match.com, check it out ---

Subject: Pirouettes and pas de deux

I am looking for a date to go see Carmen in two weeks on opening weekend. You seem like the kind of woman who might like to dress up and go see the ballet. If not we seem like we may have many other things we might enjoy together like a glass of wine on my patio or a weekend trip for peace and quiet or an energetic event. I have just moved back to Raleigh and am looking to get reacquainted, or in our case acquainted in the first place. There are so many new places to see like north hills and the Fayetteville street rehab or old favorites like Glenwood south and Franklin street, plus all the nooks and crannies in-between. Last weekend I went to the free show at regency and drank wine while the symphony played and fireworks shot off. We had a blast. Wish you could have been there. Tell me what you think about the 16th though. Ciao

First off, this is clearly a cut and paste email he sends to everyone. There is no mention of anything from my profile.

Second, he sounds like he works for the Raleigh Tourism board.

Third, what straight man goes to the symphony, drinks wine, and has a blast? The wine must have been Franzia and the symphony must have been playing "Star Wars"

Oh, I'd forgotten how fun this online dating thing can be . . .

Category: Life

There are a lot of songs with "Sexy" in the title

Justin Timberlake's new album is streaming on mtv.com. This is the first time I've been to mtv.com in like 5 years. You also need to use IE and not Firefox, showing how dumb MTV really is.

Category: Random Links

They're back!!!!

The Steelers kick off the season tonight. The good news is they're back, the bad news is Big Ben is not.

A lot of the experts are picking Miami, but if the Steelers really are that dependent on Big Ben, are they really that strong of a team? Guess we'll find out!

8 pm, NBC tonight, be there or be square.

Category: Steelers

I'm doing it again!

I've decided to go back to online dating since I'm too embarrassed to go back to speed dating another time. I'm really not looking for anyone to date seriously, but rather work on my dating skills (since they are very, very lacking) and get free meals.

Don't worry loyal Heather stalkers, I'll be sure to post about the winners who contact me.

Category: Life

Because everyone loves poodles

Ever want to disguise your dog? Make sure to scroll down to the bottom of the page to see the pissed off doberman in full costume.

Category: Pepper

Kickoff's almost here!

While I'll probably be skipping tonight's game against the Panthers since none of the starters are playing, a week from now I'll be gearing up for the official start of the season and the end of my getting anything done on Sundays!

Category: Steelers

Don't tell Pepper

But this pug is adorable. I really need to dig up the "Pepper chasing the paper bag" video and post it to YouTube . . .

Category: Random Links

Birthday pictures

I've uploaded the birthday pictures . . .

Category: Random Links

Birthday craziness

Samir and I celebrated our birthdays Saturday night by pre-partying at his place and then hitting up Franklin St. in Chapel Hill. I curled my hair, smeared on the black eyeliner, and put the twins on display and I was ready to party like a college student.

In about an hour and a half at Samir's, I had several jello shots and a couple red bull and vodkas and I was good to go (oh and I had one real shot too, ouch). It's actually surprising I didn't throw up right then. The ice cream cake must have saved me (thanks Suzanne!).

I have a vague recollection of Kevin driving us to Chapel Hill and drunkenly showing people where Linda's was. I have an even vaguer recollection of being at Linda's, although I do remember Matt getting me water and reading all of the writings on the bathroom wall.

After I started bugging people to move on, we went to The Library and danced for a couple of hours. There we ran into a guy in a red shirt who I believe started hitting on Kristi until he realized she was taken and then moved onto me and/or Matt (there was some debate about his orientation). I gave him my number and had to tell him my name before we left to walk back to the car, only realizing then that no one knew if his name was Jonathan or Donovan. I did find out he was a Panthers' fan though.

At this point, I remember undoing the straps on my shoes and noticing that one of the straps had fallen off, so I went running back up Franklin St with no shoes on to look for the strap. The good news was I found the strap and didn't cut myself. I sure the cops I ran by enjoyed the show.

Eventually I got home at like 3 AM to a very happy Pepper and passed out until 6, at which point I woke up and threw up what remained of the jello shots. I fell asleep for a couple more hours and then ate some food - big mistake. An hour later, I was throwing up again. After that, I resigned myself to bed for the rest of the day. At 6 PM, I could finally down some of Lexington's finest BBQ. However when I took a shower last night, the smell of my hair made me nauseous all over again.

So in summary, I had an adventure and hopefully didn't do too many embarrassing things . Oh and when Jonathan did call last night, he left the worst voicemail message ever. Think gay valley girl. Damn those jello shot goggles.

P.S. I'll post a link to my pictures once I can look at them without getting sick.

Updates

Matt filled me in on what I else did Saturday night

• I kept telling everyone how much I loved them, especially Matt


• I kept saying how much I missed Eleni and Mike


• The Kristies, Matt, and I had a very enthusiastic discussion about gay marriage on the way to Chapel Hill


• Rum has a lower proof than vodka
• Samir has shot glasses in his freezer
  



Category: Life

Happy Birthday to Me!

It's official, I'm an old maid. I should just start collecting the cats now. Thanks for all of the birthday wishes people.

Happy Birthday to Dad too, he actually is old.

Category: Life

Rainy day cheer up

Between the crappy weather conditions, lack of sleep last night, and impending doom tomorrow, I could use some cheering up. That's where this video comes in . . .




Category: Random Links

Applying The Hoff in the workplace

So I've been sitting in meetings for the past day and a half (I didn't get home till 8pm last night, poor Pepper) and absolutely dying. Then all of the sudden the Asian developer from Toronto visiting down here blows my mind by referencing "America's Got Talent" as an example for our software product. Actually, she called it "Americans Got Talents." Still, there was a simile involving The Hoff indirectly.

Category: Life

The Best of The Hoff

Check out this site that has the 50 best internet David Hasselhoff videos. Sadly enough, the video for "Hooked a Feeling" with the dachshunds did not make the list :-(

Although from the picture on the left, he apparently loves all breeds. I feel dirty after looking at it

Category: Random Links

Build-A-Bear

Eleni, Matt, and I were discussing Build-A-Bear today at lunch and how girls want guys to give them to them. Even girls who normally would never have a single stuffed animal in their houses (except dog toys) want them. Eleni is lucky and got one from Mike. I've never gotten one sadly enough.

The idea is that girls love the idea of a guy going out to the store and putting thought into building a bear just for them. Plus those bears are cute . . .

Category: Thoughts

Bettis on Cowher

In his primetime debut, Jerome Bettis said that he thinks this will be Bill Cowher's last year as head coach of the Steelers. This is only going to add fuel to the fire surrounding the rumor in Raleigh that Cowher is going to move here and coach N.C. State.

Category: Steelers

Dancing with the Stars Returns!

The new cast of Dancing with the Stars was just announced and it includes Jerry Springer. Seriously, Jerry Springer. It also includes Mario Lopez aka A.C. Slater, but I'll be routing against him since he cheated on his wife.

Category: Life

Classic Will Ferrell

Check out this list of the 10 best Will Ferrell skits of all time. It's a tragedy I haven't seen Talladega Nights yet . . .

Category: Random Links

This year's game

So my family's yearly sojourn to Heinz Field for a Steelers' game falls on Christmas Eve. Last year it was New Year's Day, so it could be worse.

The first pre-season game is this weekend and it's a month to the official kickoff, yipee!
Category: Steelers

The Hoff Obsession continues . . .

I'm back from vacation and what should greet me but a brand new David Hasselhoff commercial.

Category: Random Links

Lance is gay!

For many years, I was an *NSYNC addict and my favorite flavor was Lance Bass. Now I find out it was all for not. Lance comes out of the closet in the latest issue of People. Now I know what all of those girls who had crushes on Elton John felt like . . .

Category: Life

The Perfect B-Day gift

Steelers.com has a badge holder and it's just a little over a month till my birthday . . .

Category: Steelers

Almost Ricky Bobby time

Checkout this clip of Will Ferrell at the ESPY's making tv history. I laughed so hard, I cried. Man, I'm so excited it's less than 3 weeks till his new movie comes out.

Category: Random Links

Here's a downer

The LA Times has an article about how in the last 6 years, 18 former Steelers have died, much more than any other NFL team. Have a great day!

Category: Steelers

Flavor of Love Returns!

According to Zap2It.com, Flavor of Love returns on August 6, yipee!

Category: Life

Hoff on Hoff

David Hasselhoff has a new video out quick on the heels of his current "America's Got Talent" success. While other parts of his character may be in question, at least he has a sense of humor about himself.

Category: Random Links

Hot new shoes

I went crazy last week at Anne Taylor Loft. One of my purchases - hot wedges just begging for a night out on Glennwood South.

Category: Life

Those crazy Germans!

A German tv show did an in-depth investigation about what makes Bush tick. It actually makes sense in a weird way . . .

Category: Random Links

Big Ben's first interview

SportsCenter interviewed Big Ben about his accident. He looks ok, but I feel like his face is a little longer . . . plus where are the scars and wounds? Did he really heal that fast? He did say his main focus now is football. 56 days till the season begins!

Category: Steelers

Remember Dr. Drew?

Remember Dr. Drew from MTV's Loveline (wasn't Adam Corolla a host too)? I just saw an add with him in and he looks old. Poor Dr. Drew.
Category: Life

1:30 PM today . . .

Category: Life

JT's back

AOL has posted Justin Timberlake's new song, it's kind of weird because it doesn't sound like him most of the time . . . It's still catchy though.

Category: Random Links