Ok, I had to stop the program when the winter weather got bad. Well, its FINALLY stopped snowing. (seriously. It was an UGLY winter)

So, I'm ready to start again, I think I'll be doubling the weeks up though.

Is anyone else here doing the program to try to lose weight and get in shape? What do you do on not running days?

I'm at work right now and of course I can't stay away from Idol, so for those that can vote, vote extra hard for me please! I'm absolutely torn up inside that I can't vote for him this week, or next week even (unless I miraculously fall sick and take sick leave. Maybe I should try to orchestrate that). So...VOTE!


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Can I just say that I totally guessed he'd go last? DAVID FTW.

(I'm actually really awake right now even though it's 8.36 a.m.)

i saw someone else use this, so i decided to.. too :)

name: amber
age: 15
hobbies: having fun, learning spanish, reading, softball, music, nature, trying to be less self conscious, going out (anywhere, pretty much ;), and my huge love for animals.
favorite color: green.. but i love all bright colors, too.
favorite music/band: i can't pick a favorite. i listen to a lot of say anything and something corporate lately. but i also like anything i can dance to, and ass-shaker hip hop music ;)
favorite season: spring or fall.
color of your room: navy blue.


i really like making friends, so don't be shy ;) i'm new here.. and i'm looking to get out there.

I thought of this while I was running and thought it may be fun.




I am really glad I went running today because...

- I found a quarter in the middle of the road.
- I got to listen to some good jams
- I finished three miles in 35 minutes, which is my fastest time yet.



Your turn!

Kiwi, Coffee-girl, Canada


Two evening-regulars, one morning regular, and one person whom I see at odd times but who usually manages to get the other cashier, have decided that the most fun game in the world is pester the cashier about her (entirely non-existent) love-life.
Dudes. It's not your business. Quit asking me about it.
You two, stop asking me if I've got a boyfriend yet; you do it every night you see me, it's getting old, and no, I'm not interested in becoming your girlfriend - either of you. No, it's not amusing. No, licking your lips at me just makes me even more creeped out, and incredibly thankful that I know how to break knees, arms, and collarbones.
Number three, no, I don't have a crush on the guy in front of you, and that's not why I was taking so long; I was taking so long because he ordered some kriffing complicated drinks; I'm actually relieved to make your medium with one sweetener and two milk on the side, so please don't badger me about it. I get enough of this stuff from my grandfather.
Number four, you're at least forty, please don't be asking the cashier who can pass for fifteen for her number.
Slightly creeped out here.

Also, to those three ladies at the other cash:
1) I'm not serving you; I'm cleaning things. I'm carrying breakable items on a tray, and somebody else is making your drinks as we speak.
2) When you ask me how many ounces is in a cup, I will blink and ask you what an ounce is. It's because I don't know.
3) Please don't jump down my throat and call me an idiotic child. In case the accent didn't give it away, I'm not from around here.
4) Don't point at the travel mugs when you're asking me how many ounces are in 'those cups', and then tell me that you meant the medium cups into which your drinks are being poured after I've gone to try to figure it out for you. The medium cups are nowhere NEAR the travel mugs.
5) Don't say I must have 'failed primary school math' to my manager's face. She gets scary-polite, and hearing her explain that New Zealanders use Metric in the sorts of tones I last heard her use when she was furious, is actually somewhat disturbing. I adore this manager.

Splendifferous.

liveblogging idol, as per usual. XD

( sing until your lungs give out. )



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Dear, dear customers,

I know that most large chain bookstores all carry more-or-less the same books at more-or-less the same prices. I know that most of them look roughly the same inside--bookshelves, a CD/DVD section, a cafe, some armchairs. And I know that three of the biggest ones (in the States, at least) all begin with B.

But just because we look the same and sell the same products and start with the same letter does not mean that Store BA will accept books from store BO. The book you are trying to return belongs to Store BO. It still has the BO price sticker on it. We are a BA. We do not and cannot accept merchandise from an entirely different store for return or exchange. We just can't. It's from a completely different store. It is not ours to take back. And telling me that I'm stupid and clearly don't know how the world works and demanding to see my manager so that I can "get proper come-uppance" will not change things one iota.

There's a BO across the street. Go there, make your exchange, make your children happy, and go home. Don't waste a good twenty minutes of your life trying to make us take back a book that we never sold to you in the first place.

Need to get a few rants out...I work customer service for a company that makes a very specific product ("SP" from here on out)...the type of product is not relevant, and I'd rather stay anonymous ;)

So, when you call a company about SP and leave a message on our voicemail, how can you forget to leave your area code? I mean, we only serve the entire US, all of Canada and have various customers in Ecuador, Guatamala, Bahrain, and so many more I can't keep track.
I sure hope you didn't need SP too badly...I couldn't call you back.

Also, just because I am a sweet sounding female does not make me an idiot. I had a strange call today.
A guy calls up and says, "I need to speak to someone about a SP".
I blink, roll my eyes, and say in my "I'm being sweet because you're an idiot" voice, "Ok, in regards to what?"
Guy says, "what do you mean?"
I say, "Do you need technical assistance, pricing or availability on SP?"
He is silent for a moment, then says, "Thanks SO much for trying to help me" all condescending and hangs up!

I emailed my boss in case he really was a customer or something, but seriously, I need to know wtf you want to talk about before I can figure out if I can help you or have to pass you on (I can do pricing, availability and basic technical stuff. All you have to do is ask.)

We had some members at the dress rehearsal this afternoon. makemeabeliever just called me with a report and I figured everyone would be interested!

( Live from the dress rehearsal! )


Discussion post for tonight's performance from the Top 3! Feel free to discuss any and all aspects, beware of spoilers if you're on the West Coast or beyond.





Tonight's Theme: Judge's Choice, David's Choice, Producer's Choice

( Song selection and number )

PLEASE REMEMBER TO:
VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

Enjoy! ♥

**Please keep ALL discussion about tonight's episode in THIS post. Any additional posts in regards to tonight's show (including reminders to vote) will be deleted...thanks!**

So I finished the 25 minutes - but I had to take a couple walking breaks - not long, maybe 30 seconds each because again, my calves got really tight. There seemed to be a build up of lactic acid and I had to walk it out.

I don't know what to do - I stretch right after my warm-up. I took yoga to help with the stretching. I don't want this to become a problem because it'll discourage me from running and I'm so close to finishing and I want to run. Any suggestions?

A few more UHQ pictures (3000px) from the Royals game





I've posted 6 pictures. If none or only a few appear CLICK HERE. I've also uploaded them into my scrapbook.

Good news! TMZ got the song list a little early today, which means song spoilers!

Well, I can fairly guarantee you won't be bored.

Ya'll have certainly posted about some sick customer requests before but this one . . . I just . . . I don't see the point!

We have this women who comes in every other week or so and gets a grande, quad shot, 20 PUMPS OF CLASSIC mocha with whip.

Honestly? There is only room for about an inch of milk after all those syrup pumps and the extra shots.

How she still has teeth in her head amazes me.

i totally passed Jessica Biel!!!! They are filming near my house today, and she must have gone for an exercise break :-)

this is my 1st "real" celebrity sighting. my other one was at the film festival in Cannes, but that only 1/2 counts cuz you expect to see the celebs on the red carpet ;-)

also, this was my first GOOD run since that awful race in Raleigh. so that was another plus!! i've been in this funk where i haven't even wanted to run for at least 2 weeks, and when i did it was just not enjoyable. this run today reminded me why i have started to enjoy running :-) the weather was gorgeous, sunny but not super hot, every now and then a gentle breeze. i had great music (Wicked soundtrack, and for once i didn't try to sing along, running + singing = not an easy run/walk/etc.) i felt good and sweaty afterwards, but not tired or anything. in fact, i just got into a groove and unintentionally sped up (it didn't feel harder) and could have gone further. however, i want to stay motivated, so i just stopped as i planned.

yay for a good run, and the bonus of seeing Jessica Biel at the end!

My name is Jillian and I am a fangirl. I'm in college now, but not sure of what career path to take. Some interests of mine include classic hollywood, especially anything Audrey Hepburn or Marilyn Monroe related. I like to collect pictures. I daydream a lot and feel like I am stuck in my own imagination sometimes. I'm a classic pisces. I enjoy squeeing over my fav ships on tv. I love animals and I got a new pet recently. I like chatting on msn and reading. Sometimes I like acting like a child and giggling with friends, but I find I am also mature and enjoy the finer things in life.

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