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Tuesday, April 10th, 2007
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I don't know what I want to do with you Mr. Blog. I have great expectations for you, but alas you sit empty and cold. Unused blogs are the equivilent to space trash left behind by the space race.
The View is the best fucking show in the world, well ok, it's the best show on at it's time slot, behind the Price is Right.
Why do we create just to leave it behind?
Many changes are in store for The Baker's Ball. We want to push the limits of what it means to be "Online". Kirsten is now working on the code that will allow us to never leave our house but walk around the world in permanent Avatar status. Kirsten is, of course, a honeybee. And Tony, a panda bear. This is none of that Secondlife bullshit. The real deal schlmeel! So when you see a 6'1" Panda Bear rocking out to your favorite local band, you should buy him a beer.
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Saturday, March 17th, 2007
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We are working on updating the website. And this blog will turn into more of a scene blog rather than a personal blog. We will still give you an unwanted dose of our personal opinion. Kirsten is blogging on her myspace page, more of a personal blog. We have podcasts up on the website, bunch of good shit on there. They are really long and take a long time to load. More Baker's Ball Local Showcases in the works. Next up is METAL, then a Jam Showcase (our first one for you hippie haters) It should be a good time! Eat It!
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Tuesday, January 30th, 2007
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I don't remember quite where I heard it, but the other day I was informed that it was un-hip to have matching couches. And I'm like, jeez, I was stoked the day we got matching couches (even though they were second hand) because it made me feel like such a grown up. And now I find out that I'm a total square.
I am still stoked about our new bed. The only down side is that I seriously cannot wake up when I sleep in it. I've slept on the couch the past three nights that Tony has been out of town for fear that I would've slept for 72 hours straight without him here to wake me up. Well, I also discovered that a king size bed is not so great if Tony is not sleeping in it.
Anyway. It's early in the morn. I'm sure there's some infomercial just waiting to tell me how to make a billion dollars in two minutes. And I could use the money.
Love, Kirsten
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Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007
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Is there no movie going etiquette anymore???
So, tonight a few of us decided to go see Saw III. Not because the first two were that great, but we had seen them, and figured, hey, it's at the dollar theater so we might as well see how it all ends.
Now, I know that my ticket was just $1.50. But is it expected that the cheap seats always come with the obnoxious crowd of morons who can't just shut the fuck up for 105 minutes?
I have never, in my life, heard anyone eat popcorn like the girl behind us. She took each kernal and chomped like 8 bites into each one, each one more loudly than the next. After about an hour I started to worry that she had gotten a magical bag of never-ending popcorn. And then, like every 2 minutes she asked 'what did she say?' 'what happened?', and I just kept thinking that if she stopped chewing for like, a second, that she could better grasp all the drama that is Saw III.
Normally, Tony will turn around and put an end to all chaos, but I think the four of us were actually a bit curious to see just how much popcorn this girl could eat. She burped three times (I think she may have actually almost puked one of the times), and dropped her cell phone repeatedly and cried 'oh fuck' each time it hit the floor. She also kicked the seat once and but stopped immediatley after a look from Tony.
Now, if you've ever seen Saw, you know, that ultimately the idea is of forgiveness bleh bleh bleh. I, obviously didn't learn anything, because I would have definately put her head in one of those metal jaws.
But some of you already know that I like to hold grudges.
Oh, and when we first got there, a woman was pissed and arguing with some of the employees because they told her she couldn't have her 4 year old with her for that particular movie. Now, I don't have kids, so maybe it's none of my damn business how you raise them. However, why should I, a non-parent, have to endure a screaming 4 year old because you decided it would be fun to scare the crap out of him???
I'm just curious.
Everytime we leave that theater I'm pissed. I suppose that is the price we pay for being poor.
Love, Kirsten
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Monday, January 22nd, 2007
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Dear Livejournal,
I'm sorry that I've been neglecting you. It's just that I finally made a myspace page, and now it has overtaken my life, not leaving me much time to talk about happy endings and britney spears's lack of underwear. Please accept my deepest apologies.
Love, Kirsten
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Monday, January 1st, 2007
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| Subject: | A long December, and there's reason to believe maybe this year will be better than the last. |
| Time: | 5:23 am. |
| Music: | Counting Crows. Yup. No shit. Counting Fucking Crows.. |
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I saw Barack Obama speaking the other day. Every time I see that guy open his mouth I get a bit teary. I just look at him and think, "Now there's a guy that could change the world.". And then, for a few minutes I have hope.
Just FYI I also like John Edwards. And I'd like it if Hillary stood her ground a little more. This all reminds me that I really really really like the show The West Wing. But don't tell me how it ends. I'm only just starting season 5.
What the hell did we do before TV on DVD???
Love, Kirsten
P.S. Doesn't it bother anyone that Hussein was executed and it barely made the news?
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Wednesday, December 27th, 2006
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I've been thinking about "Happy Endings". Not the "and they lived happily ever after" happy ending, but the kind of happy ending that involves a masseuse. I wasn't thinking about how I wanted one (necessarily) but it was more of a random thought I had trying to fall asleep last night. And I have some questions:
1.Is a happy ending only performed with hands, or can you get an oral/vaginal version?
2.Do you have to have a penis to get a happy ending?
3.How much extra does a happy ending cost?
4.How much does it cost if you only get the happy ending without the body massage?
5.How long is the masseuse willing to perform the happy ending? I mean, do they just go until the project is tackled (so to speak), or is there a time limit?
6.And should it really be so taboo? According to American Heritage Dictionary, massage means: The rubbing or kneading of parts of the body especially to aid circulation, relax the muscles, or provide sensual stimulation. Seems like a happy ending could be defined in that category. The penis is a part of the body. And none of the definitions I found for massage said "excluding genetalia".
I know a guy that lost his virginity at a massage parlour. (I think it turned out to actually be a brothel.)
Love, Kirsten
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Friday, December 22nd, 2006
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So, last night my brother got to experience his first 80s night at John Henry's. He gave us the whole story this afternoon. It sounds like he had a really, like AWESOME!, time. My question is this:
What is it about 80s night that makes people wanna drop their pants and makeout with random people?
Love, Kirsten
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Thursday, December 21st, 2006
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| Subject: | I give it a gawd and an oh brother |
| Time: | 8:10 pm. |
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I'm sorry. I don't know why I am giving any of these celebrities the time of day. But, here are my observations of the 'Beauty Queen Scandal'.
1. Did any of you even know who Miss USA was a week ago? Probably not. Her partying around town and making a spectacle of herself was the best thing to happen for the publicity of the pageant. So, of course Trump wasn't going to fire her. Nobody gives a shit about the Miss USA pageant except girls who are hoping to someday wear the crown, and the B rated movie stars that get to guest judge.
2. Donald Trump, you are an idiot. How many times in one sentence can you call Rosie O Donnell unattractive, or not so slyly refer to her as a lesbian?
A. Who are you to call anyone unattractive? You and your comb-over are the fucking essence of ridiculous. Do you think Melania is with you for your looks or personality? It's probably for the 5 billion you keep bragging about. Having your kid keeps her in the money for the rest of her life. I'd have your kid too for 5 billion dollars, but as I already stated in my previous post, I don't think stupid people should breed.
C. You're Fired.
3. Is it really necessary to send this Tara Conner chick to rehab? Jesus Christ, she's 20. Well, actually I think she just turned 21. That's what girls (and boys) her age do! It's not like her behavior isn't typical of someone her age. Now she has to go to rehab, even though she's probably not an alcoholic, so it will look like she's receiving some sort of punishment. It's all for the cameras. But now, when she wants to have a drink with dinner at 25 some stupid Paparazzi moron will take her picture and print a story about how she fell off the wagon and we'll have to rehash this whole episode. Do you really think the girls in beauty pageants are nice girls next store who only wish for world peace? Give me a fucking break! I think she should quit rehab, give up her crown and show Ol' Hef her crotch.
That's all. Oh, and Tony made me chicken alfredo for dinner. And is force feeding me wine. And I like it.
Maybe I need rehab?
Love, Kirsten
Edit: 3. Someone told me Tara Conner went to rehab for cocaine and not alcohol as I previously thought.
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| Subject: | The girl is crafty like ice is cold. |
| Time: | 1:58 pm. |
| Music: | Van She. |
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I'm feeling a bit domestic. I actually made apple cinnamon bread for my 'cul-de-sac neighbors' this year. Usually they bring me baked goods and I give them something from the impulse section of the grocery counter. But this year I baked. I'm really quite impressed with myself. I also made my own cards. Oh, and I made a whole quilt out of old t-shirts that I like but no longer wear. How fucking crafty is that?
Love, Kirsten
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Monday, December 18th, 2006
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Normally I'm not interested in giving people like Britney Spears any sort of attention, however, I wonder who is taking care of her children. I wonder why people like her even have children. Use condoms people!!! So now basically some judge has to decide whether to award the children to 'Panty Gate', or the wannabe suck ass rapper. Oh wait, I heard he wants to be an actor now.
Fucking morons.
In other news we now have a new roof. We didn't go to bed until 7:00am, and the roofing guys showed up at 8:30am. Josie the dog growled with every bang on the roof. Needless to say we are tired. We didn't hear the mailman stop by with some packages. But then, he actually came back around a second time later in the day. How nice of him!!!
Love, Kirsten
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Monday, December 11th, 2006
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| Subject: | If Yoko Ono married Sonny Bono, she'd be Yoko Ono Bono. |
| Time: | 11:13 pm. |
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You know how old(er) couples start to look like siblings after so many years? I think I love Tony so much because there is no chance of us looking like brother and sister someday.
Love, Kirsten
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Wednesday, December 6th, 2006
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| Subject: | "scene kids have cute obsessions with things like rocketships, cheerios, ninjas, or pokemon" |
| Time: | 2:40 am. |
| Music: | LE CASTLE VANIA. |
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I missed the Joanna Newsom show. We were still doing our radio show when she took to the stage. I did catch Brett Dennen at John Henry's on Sunday though. I got a little teary during the last song. For real.
Today I'm really into electronic indie music. I know! Join the club, huh?
I finished the last episode of The L Word (season 3) today. WTF??? This season totally stressed me out.
1 hour 14 minutes later:
I've had this window open at the bottom of the screen for over an hour. I obviously have nothing to say.
Love, Kirsten
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Monday, December 4th, 2006
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I stole this survey from Myspace.
**JANUARY **
1. Who kissed you at midnight?
--Tony Tony Tony
2. Did you have a new year's resolution this year?
--I probably broke it the first day.
3. Does it snow where you live?
--It has every year since I moved here. But it's only for a day. The whole town shuts down at the sight of a snowflake.
4. Do you like hot chocolate?
--Yup.
5. Have you ever been to Times Square to watch the ball drop?
--Nope.
** FEBRUARY **
1. Who was your Valentine?
--Tony
2. When you were little, did you buy valentines for all of your classmates?
--Only because I didn't want to be the only child without valentines.
3. Do you care if the groundhog sees its shadow or not?
--I think the whole groundhog shadow theory is backwards.
** MARCH **
1. Are you Irish?
--Yup.
2. Do you wear green on St. Patty's Day?
--If I green on it's usually because I put it on before I remembered it was St. Patty's Day.
3. What did you do for St. Patty's Day in 2006?
--It involved music, a bar, and beer. And Tony won over 100 bucks in gold coins for his dirty limerick.
4. Are you happy when winter is pretty much over?
--Winter in Oregon is not 'pretty much over' in March is it?
** APRIL **
1. Do you like the rain?
--I suppose I have to like it a little bit to live in Eugene.
2. Did you play an April fool's joke on anyone this year?
--I don't remember. I usually don't remember April Fool's day until the day after April Fools.
3. Do you get tons of candy on Easter?
--I like to buy those peanut butter cup eggs. But I don't generally celebrate Easter, though I do celebrate Spring.
4. Do you celebrate 4/20?
--Are you asking if I smoke pot?
5. Do you love the month of April?
--April showers bring May flowers.
** MAY **
1. What's your favorite kind of flower?
--Orchids!
2. Do you like the spring?
--Yup, but I like Fall better.
3. Finish the phrase "April showers":
--See **April**#5
4. What is the first color you think of when you think of Spring?
--Green
** JUNE **
1. Did you realize nothing special happens in June?
--That's completely untrue! Tony and I were married in June, and Tony's birthday is in June. Father's day and Gay Pride week are also in June. And so is 'headache awareness' week. Though, I don't need a whole special week to be anymore aware of my constant headaches.
** JULY **
1. What did you do on the Fourth of July?
--Usually I drink beer and comfort my dog from the noise of loud explosions.
2. Did you go on any vacations during this month?
--Sometimes
3. Do you blast the A/C all day?
--Never. I don't have A/C. I use a bunch of completely worthless fans.
** AUGUST **
1. Did you do anything special at the end of your summer?
--We visited family in Oklahoma, Colorado, and San Francisco. And that's special.
2. What was your favorite summer memory of '06?
--Traveling with Tony.
3. Did you have a sunburn?
--I wear sunscreen everyday.
4. Do you go to the beach a lot?
--No, but I like the river. And the coast. Which, yes, I understand the coast invloves a beach, but not in the same way the coast in Hawaii invloves a beach.
** SEPTEMBER **
1. Did you attend school/college in '06?
--Nope
2. Who is your favorite teacher?
--Life
3. Do you like fall better than summer?
--pretty much
** OCTOBER **
1. What was your favorite Halloween costume?
--Since I've been in Eugene, it was me and Tony as Margo and Ritchie Tennenbaum.
2. What's your favorite candy?
--The kind without razorblades.
3.What did you dress up as last year?
--A farmer.
** NOVEMBER**
1. Whose house do you go to for Thanksgiving?
--Mine.
2. Do you love stuffing?
--I like to stuff my face with stuffing. Wah-hah.
3. What are you thankful for?
--Family, Friendship, Love, Health, and Whiskey.
** DECEMBER **
1. Do you celebrate Christmas?
--I have a tiny fake tree that I decorate with the ornaments my mom sends me, for I know she would be sad if they collected dust in a box. I also buy loads of crap for the special people in my life. And I eat the cookies that my neighbors leave on my porch.
2. If not, what do you celebrate?
--We're not Christian or Jewish, so we celebrate GERD Awareness week.
3. Have you ever been kissed under mistletoe?
--What does mistletoe even look like?
4. Get anything special last year?
--la camera
5. What do you want this year?
--Health and socks.
Love, Kirsten
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Thursday, November 30th, 2006
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I got a Flu shot today. I haven't had a flu shot in 3 years. I haven't been to a doctor in 3 years. But, until I have my house back to normal (normal as in me, Tony, Josie the wonder pooch, and Casey Jones our feathered friend have the house back to ourselves) I'm not taking any more chances. We passed around a cold between all of us for like 3 weeks straight. So, anyway, if I end up with the flu now that I actually got the shot I'm going to be pissed.
Last night we all went to see the movie Man of the Year. Did anyone see it? I thought it would be better. They had some great points put out in the speeches, but the whole drugging of the Laura Linney character was....I don't know. I mean, I'm sure giant corporations kill and set up their employees all the time- just look at the Coca Cola company- but it just wasn't pulled together or something. It lacked something. And the makeup artist who did Jeff Goldblume's makeup should be fired. I liked the concept of the movie, I like Robin Williams, and normally I like Laura Linney. I felt like they started off well and then got bored. It was sort of frustrating to watch. Maybe my hopes were too high.
I saw Jackass 2 a couple of weeks ago. There's something a little bit sexy about a guy willing to drink horse semen. I mean, right?
Love, Kirsten
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Wednesday, November 29th, 2006
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So, I'm having a hard time picking some classes for the winter term. Much like I have a hard time not starting a sentence with 'So'. Perhaps I should take an English class. Oooh, or perhaps I should start a website called "What class should Kirsten take?" And everyone could vote. Like they did for that guy that couldn't decide what to wear to work.
At this time I'm not looking to gain credit. I want to take something semi-practical that I can immediately put to use. (I'm also trying to avoid any type of math.) Maybe someday when I grow up I'll decide on a career. But the fact of the matter is that this weekend I was at a bar and decided being a bartender would be fun. Yesterday I looked at a rock and thought about being a Geologist. Then I ate baked ziti for dinner and decided I wanted to be a cook...and Italian. And that's why maybe it's best I don't settle for anything too serious right now.
How do people decide what they want to do day after day for the rest of their lives?
So, I've narrowed it down to the following uncredited classes to choose from: Home Repair Basic, Pattern Making Level I, Grant and Proposal Writing (2 day intensive), Chinese Tonic Herbs Intro, Black & White Darkroom, Permaculture: A Guide to Sustainable Self-Reliant Living, Beginning Glass Fusing, Slumping and Casting, Home Electrical Repairs, and Spanish. There might be a couple more I'm debating- like Ghost Hunting 101. (not really.)
My neighbors have already decorated their yards for Christmas. It's still technically November right???
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Thursday, November 23rd, 2006
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-where you walk in, you get injected, inspected, detected, infected,
neglected and selected.
Thanksgiving Day 1999
I was in my last week of Basic Training (aka Boot Camp). Our families were allowed to pick us up for a few hours to have dinner together. So, my mom came all the way from Colorado Springs, CO to San Antonio, TX (with an ex boyfriend who made her listen to country the whole drive). As I waited in a large classroom with the rest of my flight, we watched a movie.
They showed us Saving Private Ryan.
Love, Kirsten
You can get anything you want at Alice's restaurant.
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Wednesday, November 22nd, 2006
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| Subject: | I'm gonna dig for pretty and strange |
| Time: | 1:23 am. |
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I never blog anymore. I intend to. I just start to blog, then blow it off. It seems a lot of us only blog to say we aren't blogging. To be quite honest, I have a lot on my mind, but I don't blog about any of it out of respect for the privacy of others involved. See? I have a life, I'm just not sharing.
Mostly I have become obsessed with the 'West Wing'. I fucking love that show. I'm only on the second season, though. I was never previously interested in watching it until my brother was watching the last season. I saw one episode and decided I to had to start from the beginning. Oh, and it's educational. Anyway, it's really addicting.
Let's see...oh, I'm pretty obsessed with this cd: 
Laura Veirs- Year of Meteors
Hmmmm. Anyway, I have the best best best art project in the works. It's nice to have Ashley living here now. We bounce ideas back and forth, and motivate each other. And I need that, because right now I've got nothing but time. Well, I do intend on signing up for a class or two this winter. Non-credit classes. Practical skills that I can use right away, such as: carpentry, sewing, grant writing, gardening and landscaping, etc. Yay for school.
Love, Kirsten
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