Friday, July 23, 2004

Update
Yeah, yeah, I know I've been neglecting the whole life update kinda stuff on here. Lots been goin on in my head and I just been kinda stewing. So, first off, the BIG NEWS. I have decided to buy a house. I am gonna be a homeowner. How's THAT for cool? Boo ya! And I can afford a helluvalot more house than I thought I could. So there ya go. Kimmy's all grown up.

Next bit of news is that I'm actually decreasing my bar time. Which is a damn good thing considering how much cash I spend. That's another good thing bout the house buyin- it'll be much easier to not go out when I'm broke as hell. Plus I'll have home improvement projects to keep me busy. And I'll have a cat!!!! YAAAAAYYYYYY! Actually, I plan on getting 2. Cuz they're small. And cute. And they'll keep me company and life will be good. Damn skippy.

Not so much else has been goin on. I've kinda abandoned the idea that I'm gonna find someone to date. Which is kinda sucky on one hand, but on the other hand I feel sort of relieved. Pretty much just tired of the whole game playing bullshit.

Speaking of girls, Ama called me Tuesday night. I didn't answer, but she left a big ol voicemail askin how I was and such. Haven't decided if I'm gonna call her back or not.

Need to Rave

No, not the X taking, light stick wavin, all night party thingy. Way too old for that. I need to commend someone that generally, I would not dig much. Hence, rave. Boo ya.

I wanna give kudos to Lynne Cheney, our second lady. As you all should damn well know by now, Lynne and Dick have a daughter named Mary that is an out lesbian. Dick has endorsed the marriage amendment. Mary has remained silent. Let me repeat- the dyke ain't talkin! And then Ms. Lynne Cheney, the VP's wife, publicly states that she disagrees with her husband. Her conservative husband. Imagine life in the Cheney household. Just for a sec. Does Dick seem like the new age sensitive feministy guy? Or more the good ol boy "Shut ya trap bitch!" kinda fella? I think Lynne deserves a nod. And a thanks. She has guts. Now if she'd just back Kerry...

Tuesday, July 20, 2004

Checks. But no balance.
 
No court created by Act of Congress shall have any jurisdiction, and the Supreme Court shall have no appellate jurisdiction, to hear or decide any question pertaining to the interpretation of, or the validity under the Constitution of, section 1738C or this section.
 
The above is the text of the Marriage Protection Act 2004. In essence, it would prevent any court from hearing any case regarding DOMA. (Thats the defense of marriage act, passed under Clinton, in case you're not familiar).
 
I will be the first to admit that I have limited knowledge of the inner workings of our government.  I am not, nor have I ever been a poly sci type person. My last Civics class was completed in 1987. I have only the vaguest recollection of even taking Civics. But I do remember the basic fundamentals of our government. 3 branches- executive, legislative and judicial. The executive branch is the President. Kind of top dog. Head of the military. He can veto laws that the legislative branch has passed. Legislative is made up of the House and Senate. They write and vote on the laws. Judicial is made up of the courts. They interpret the laws and decide if they are constitutional. That's their job. Doing so does not make them "activist". It makes them a balance. Against power grabbing megalomaniacal asshats.
 
The legislature is blatantly attempting to limit the power of the judicial branch. In essence, they're making the courts obsolete. And the scariest part is that no one is screaming about it.
 

Monday, July 19, 2004

Stolen from Frog, Via Delany
 
1. Your name spelled backwards. Mik
2. Where were your parents born? I'm assuming PA. Never asked.
3. What is the last thing you downloaded onto your computer? Eliza Dushku wallpaper.
4. What's your favorite restaurant? Dick's Diner. But only cuz my fav waitress works there.
5. Last time you swam in a pool? No idea. >5 years ago
6. Have you ever been in a school play? Nope
7. How many kids do you want? None. But I do want cats.
8. Types of music you dislike most? contemporary country
9. Are you registered to vote? yes
10. Do you have a car? yes
11. Have you ever ridden on a mo-ped? not that I recall
12. Ever prank call anybody? Not since childhood
13. Ever get a parking ticket? once or twice 
14. Would you go bungee jumping or sky diving? don't think so
15. Furthest place you ever traveled? Missouri. Pathetic aint it?
16. Do you have a garden? No
17. What's the size of your bed? Queen
18. Do you really know all the words to your national anthem? yes
19. Bath or shower, morning or night? shower in the morning. then again at night if I'm goin out.
20. Best movie you've seen in the past month? Monster
21. What's the next movie you want to see? Fahrenheit 911
22. Chips or popcorn? popcorn
23. Have you ever broken any hearts? a few
24. Premarital sex? yes please
25. Are you a good cook? depends on what I'm cookin
26. Orange or Apple juice? Orange
27. Who was the last person you went out to dinner with? Kev, the girls, Karen and Kristen
28. Favorite type of drink? Diet Pepsi
29. Best thing in the world? music
30. Have you ever broken a bone? nope
31. Have you ever won a trophy? Does Class Pessimist count?
32. What is your favorite board game? Candyland. Yes I am a child. Deal.
33. What is your dream car? convertable vintage VW beetle.
34. Ever order an article from an infomercial? nope
35. Coke or Pepsi? Pepsi
36. Have you ever had to wear a uniform to work? Nope
37. Last thing you bought at a pharmacy? Ibuprofen
38. Who are you going to marry? Amy Ray. Am too!
39. Who would you like to meet? Um, Amy Ray I guess, lol.
40. Do you believe in love at first sight? Nope. Lust, on the other hand...
41. What features do you find most attractive in the opposite sex? the ability to refrain from saying "Can I watch?"
42. Where would you go for a romantic evening? My place
43. How many pairs of shoes do you own? never counted. Prolly 15-20 
44. Last song stuck in your head? Lava Babe- Sex Junkie
 45. Any pets? fish
46. What's your all time favorite Saturday Night Live Character? Roseanne Rosannadanna
47. What is one thing you would like to learn to do? play the drums
48. What do you do when you are bored? Surf the web or hit the bars 
49. What is one thing would you want someone to appreciate about you? My amazing intellect. *snort*