tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57226312011-12-14T21:58:53.177-05:00I pretty much hate everything.Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.comBlogger2201100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1132164440443678872005-11-16T13:02:00.000-05:002005-11-16T13:07:20.460-05:00Moving on upWell, the time has finally come for me to move on. I still have a lot of work to do, but let me know what you think.Check out my new site.Don't forget to change your links!And, a final FUCK YOU to Blogger!Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1131940555090040792005-11-13T22:55:00.000-05:002005-11-13T22:55:55.110-05:00Oh WellI got my period.Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1131812011768207922005-11-12T10:34:00.000-05:002005-11-12T11:13:34.500-05:00I love you, now I'm going to take a shit.We have an older cat that I hardly ever talk about. Her name is Annie.Annie doesn't have the best personality in the world and she HATES the other two cats. When we were living in Massachusetts all three cats had the run of the house and Annie spent most of her time hiding behind a box in the attic, hissing.We decided this was no life for her so we tried Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1131655930594541612005-11-10T15:48:00.000-05:002005-11-10T15:52:10.610-05:00If you are so inclined...Tracy posted the rest of the photos from her trip to New York. Take a look if you'd like to see the infamous monkey pants, the animals, Dr. Torrie grabbing his crotch, and me wearing a total of 4 (if I remember correctly) different hats.Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1131549050235127892005-11-09T09:34:00.000-05:002005-11-09T10:10:50.320-05:00I should have known this was going to happenSo, as most of you know, I'm trying to get pregnant.The problem is, I don't know how to do anything half-assed, so it's pretty much taken over my life.This is how I deal with any big change in my life- research.Before we got Dexter I spent hours reading books about dog training and which breed was Right for us.I even bought a pet naming book.Before we Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1131423367759911512005-11-07T23:15:00.000-05:002005-11-07T23:16:07.776-05:00I just burped and it tasted like what I had for dinner LAST NIGHT.Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1131312780548536922005-11-06T16:19:00.000-05:002005-11-06T16:33:00.636-05:00UpdateI'm sorry I haven't been posting much. I've been dealing with a huge family crisis and to be honest, blogging has felt like a chore lately.When I'm feeling better I will blog about what a great time I had with Tracy and what an AMAZING person she is.For now feel free to look at Tracy's pictures of her visit with me. Further proof that I am the least photogenic person in the world. (Bucky, Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1131038451995745822005-11-03T12:18:00.000-05:002005-11-03T12:20:52.010-05:00Alright folks, I need some cheering up.How about you guys tell me the most embarrassing thing that's ever happened to you or someone you know.Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1130717038926254392005-10-30T19:01:00.000-05:002005-10-30T19:03:58.946-05:00Shouldn't it be a parents' right that if someone molests their child they are allowed to kill them? Why does this country insist on protecting criminals?Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1130384100424575082005-10-26T23:15:00.000-04:002005-10-26T23:35:00.456-04:00Vic TORRIE a's SecretSo, while in Cleveland the husband and I were walking around a mall and we happened upon a Victoria's Secret store. We decided to go in and have a look around and see if they had anything that got us going. Nod, nod. Wink, wink.After looking through the entire store we decided that Victoria's Secrect had apparently turned into Fredrick's of Hollywood, and started to walk Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1130338577831110812005-10-26T10:56:00.000-04:002005-10-26T10:56:17.926-04:00Palm Palm Originally uploaded by Torrie. See my Flickr page for more pictures from my trip.Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1130254193153225592005-10-25T11:22:00.000-04:002005-10-25T12:13:30.006-04:00So much to say, I don't know where to start...St. Martin was great.Got stuck in Miami.Saw Bryan Adams in the airport.Wedding was great.Tracy is awesome.See the pictures Tracy took with her new Nikon D50 here.Read more about our adventures here.Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1129585431618441422005-10-17T17:42:00.000-04:002005-10-17T17:43:51.620-04:00I am not making this shit up I'm in an internet cafe in St. Martin right now. We are having a great time RELAXING, but I just had to tell you the story about our flight here. So, after we took a two hour nap, we decided to listen to the new Dane Cook album on our IPOD. About five minutes after we started listening I noticed a commotion and I saw a flight attendant run by with a medical bag in herTorriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1129212389879904682005-10-13T09:32:00.000-04:002005-10-13T12:09:59.540-04:00I haven't posted much the last few days because I've been busy cleaning my apartment with a Q-tip.On Saturday morning the husband and I fly to St. Martin. It will be six days and five nights of glorious nothingness. We will eat, sleep, do the nasty, read, and swim. We are going to try to RELAX. We're hoping we can figure out how to do that. Know of any great tourist attractions in St. Martin? Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1128959892081030622005-10-10T11:33:00.000-04:002005-10-13T12:13:20.510-04:00Sweet dreamsI love my husband. I really do. But, there's something about him that really annoys the shit out of me; His ability to sleep.First of all, he falls asleep about five seconds after his head hits the pillow. I, on the other hand lie there for an eternity trying to push all of the thoughts of the day out of my head, tossing and turning, while a cat sleeps on my head.Once he is asleep he Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1128701207361418232005-10-07T12:03:00.000-04:002005-10-07T15:10:51.633-04:00What's WRONG with you people?When I checked my site meter this morning I discovered that last night people found my site through the following searches:Renee Zelweger nipple slipANDDog fucking sweet sexy girlsCall me crazy, but if you're fucking a dog, I don't think you can be considered "sweet" anymore.*Another fabulous search- Jessica Simpson crotch shotsTorriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1128638420257288832005-10-06T18:35:00.000-04:002005-10-06T18:40:20.270-04:00And on the seventh day God created Tivo, and the people were happy.It is even better than I had imagined.From now on my life will be divided into two parts:BT- Before TivoandAT- After TivoNow, excuse me while I go build a shrine....Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1128536712572114192005-10-05T12:40:00.000-04:002005-10-05T14:25:19.613-04:00Stuff to be thankful forI've been complaining a lot lately so I thought I would stop bitching for a moment and write a list of things I am thankful for.1) My amazing husband, family, and friends2) I live in Manhattan3) I have made a total of $166.79 from my Cafe Press stores and my Google ads which means I'm a little bit closer to buying a new camera. It's also great because I'm giving 10% of ALLTorriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1128396132568489362005-10-03T23:06:00.000-04:002005-10-04T11:07:45.280-04:00No, I'm not kiddingYesterday I was out running errands and I started to feel crappy. I came home, took a nap, woke up, and still felt crappy. My appetite wasn't so fabulous either. I felt like I had a big gas bubble that wouldn't pop. I didn't sleep well last night. I tossed and turned whilst (I love that word and plan on using it as much as possible)cursing the giant "gas bubble".It was a good Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1128207855049120332005-10-01T18:52:00.000-04:002005-10-01T19:04:15.110-04:00OH THE GENEROSITY!I spoke to Southern Fried Girl about the $150 I raised for her through the donation button in the sidebar. She told me that her home was only minimally damaged in hurricane Katrina and that I should give the money to Amanda B. Amanda told me that everyone has already been so generous and so we decided to donate the money to a charity that is helping the animals affected by Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1128102948919885882005-09-30T13:49:00.000-04:002005-09-30T13:55:48.930-04:00I love my friendsI received the following email today from my friend Tracy.I'd like to thank her and all of you guys for your support and for giving me some perspective.Just read your blog. I'm here for you if you need me. Keep your chin up, babe, and try to think of all of the good things. (Easier said than done, right?) But try to make a list in your head. I'll start it for you: Wonderful Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1128052329276455702005-09-29T23:20:00.000-04:002005-09-29T23:54:25.883-04:00Wit's endOn Saturday Dexter had minor surgery. Today, I noticed that his paw was really bothering him. I took the bandage off and I realized that it had been rubbing his paw raw. You should see it. I feel horrible.On Sunday I had an MRI of my back. My OB/GYN ordered it because she wanted to compare it to the one I had when I first ruptured the disk in my back. I was waiting for her approval to Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1128015821809697172005-09-29T13:39:00.000-04:002005-09-29T13:43:41.816-04:00I'm in a bad mood todayI just saw a headline referring to the forest fires in California, that read "Flames threaten expensive homes"Because, you know, it wouldn't matter if they were poor people's homes.Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1127931427355366492005-09-28T14:02:00.000-04:002005-09-28T14:17:07.953-04:00S.O.SI need help.5 weeks ago my friend bought me www.iprettymuchhateeverything.comAs you've noticed I'm still not using it.I have no idea how to set up a website or make a masthead.HTM...What?Both Kristine and Bucky have given me some great help, but they're both too busy to devote the time it will take to set up the ENTIRE website.I tried to put my Flickr badge on the new website, and I couldn'tTorriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1127744294446480792005-09-26T09:39:00.000-04:002005-09-27T12:35:30.660-04:00ShreddedFor my birthday my mother in law gave me a gift certificate to Bloomingdales. As much as I would have liked to have spent it all on makeup, I decided to be sensible and buy some sweaters. I REALLY needed sweaters. Because they were having a sale, I managed to get five sweaters. I would like to tell you about my favorite sweater.I have been fantasizing about the perfect sweater in my mind Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1127589719590406622005-09-24T15:18:00.000-04:002005-09-24T15:21:59.600-04:00My baby is sick. AGAIN.Dexter ripped his dewclaw (the nail on a dog's ankle) very badly. The vet had to put him under anesthesia and rip the nail out. I hate watching him suffer.Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1127489075273621282005-09-23T11:20:00.000-04:002005-09-23T12:30:37.163-04:00RitaThere is a breach in a levy in New Orleans and the hurricane hasn't even made landfall yet.My friendsTracyand The Sarcastic Journalist live is Houston. I have left an update on Tracy's site. Please pray/send good vibes for them and all of the people in the gulf coast area.Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1127235129557661342005-09-20T12:24:00.000-04:002005-09-20T12:52:09.620-04:00Virus=Very YesMy computer is a big part of my life.Duh.I have found that there are two kinds of people:People who read blogs and people who don't read blogs.When I tell someone from the second group about my friends who I've met online they get confused."have you met this person, like, in person""Well, no. Not yet"They think I'm crazy that I would call someone I've never met face to face a Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1127146354088224272005-09-19T12:09:00.000-04:002005-09-19T12:12:34.096-04:00I lieda) I don't drink beerb) It only cost $6.25Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1127050979047989762005-09-18T09:39:00.000-04:002005-09-18T09:42:59.056-04:00Take me out to the ballgame...If anyone is watching the Mets game today look for me in the stands.A friend gave us their season tickets to today's game.Yay! $7 Beer!Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1126893041574943202005-09-16T13:23:00.000-04:002005-09-16T13:50:41.653-04:00Getting it off my chestThere is something that has been going on in the blog world lately that has been bothering me:The idea that if you have money or certain privileges, that you're not "real".I find that for the very popular bloggers, if they aren't constantly complaining about their financial situation or the latest problem in their life, the blog community turns on them.If they go on a trip Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1126803958975711392005-09-15T13:00:00.000-04:002005-09-15T13:05:58.983-04:00I spoke too soon.So, apparently, I DON'T have my period. My doctor doesn't think I ovulated this month. She thinks I'm just having "breakthrough bleeding".Actually, she thinks I may not have ovulated for several months.Um, I'm no science wiz, but I'm pretty sure you need to ovulate in order to get pregnant.Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1126719456735083292005-09-14T13:36:00.000-04:002005-09-14T13:37:36.743-04:00Oh, the irony!I GOT MY PERIOD TODAY.Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1126667254781980552005-09-13T23:03:00.000-04:002005-09-13T23:07:34.786-04:00Oh wellNot Pregnant.The doctor thinks I missed my period because of stress, or hormones. She sent my blood for some tests.But, you know it's time to start trying when you are disappointed that you didn't accidentally get pregnant.Let the journey begin.....Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1126622681204457812005-09-13T10:42:00.000-04:002005-09-13T10:44:41.210-04:00Ruh-RoToday is day 36 without my period.I have a doctor's appointment in an hour.I've taken two pregnancy tests. They were negative.Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1126372843881077552005-09-10T13:12:00.000-04:002005-09-10T13:20:43.886-04:00DirtyA few minutes ago I asked my husband if he would like me to make him some eggs for breakfast."No, I'll do it"My husband was never taught how to cook, but he's always willing to try.So, I stood in the doorway of the kitchen and watched him beat the eggs with a fork, gently. Caressing them with the tines."No, no, no. You've got to do it hard and fast.""How?""Pretend they're your wife."Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1126283951996077172005-09-09T11:49:00.000-04:002005-09-09T12:39:12.066-04:00When blogs collideI'm still trying to recover from yesterday. First, I met Sherri in Central park for a picnic.There was no awkwardness. We immediately fell into conversation like two old friends.Poor Sherri. I did not stop talking for 5 hours.Today my throat is sore.We have so many things in common that it's a little scary.Just when I thought I couldn't like her any more she busted out yummy Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1126218384425464112005-09-08T18:21:00.000-04:002005-09-08T18:26:24.443-04:00Sherri Popped My CherryFor the first time I met someone in person who I had "met" on the internet.I have a lot to tell you, but I just got home about 15 minutes ago and I'm going to a Katrina fundraiser tonight that started 20 minutes ago, so it will have to wait until later.I'll just say one thing-Have you ever met someone for the first time and felt like you had known them your whole life?Yeah,Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1126113607552046932005-09-07T13:06:00.000-04:002005-09-07T13:20:07.563-04:00One more hitMy cats are drug addicts. The above picture is a representation of what happens when I give them catnip. For the rest of the series, "Nip Fest 2005", click here.I am meeting Sherri tomorrow! I can't wait. I hope I don't frighten her away when I try to touch her hair. Have you seen her hair???I have updated my Cafe Press Stores. AGAIN.www.cafepress.com/ipmhewww.cafepress.com/Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1125934530276210472005-09-05T11:22:00.000-04:002005-09-05T11:35:30.310-04:00I took a walk by the ocean.With every step I pounded my worries into the pavement.I wanted to feel strong.I watched the dragonflies dance around me, catching the wind with their wings, not a care in the world.I saw kids playing on the beach. I hoped they would cling to their childhood as long as they could.Don't let go.I licked the saltiness from my lips.Was it sweat, or was it tears?I sat down Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1125857506493127442005-09-04T14:03:00.000-04:002005-09-04T14:11:46.523-04:00I must say, I am very disappointed. I have gotten between 200-300 hits since I posted a donation link and I've only received two donations.It's especially ridiculous considering you can donate as little as $1.It makes me so sad.Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1125591965616437212005-09-01T12:11:00.000-04:002005-09-01T12:27:24.900-04:00List 1) I have been trying to figure out a way to help my friend Southern Fried Girl. Because of Hurricane Katrina she has lost her home and her job, AND her husband who is a firefighter had to stay behind in the horrible conditions of New Orleans to help out.I've decided to have a fundraiser.So, if you feel as helpless as I do and you don't even know what to do, start by donating some money to Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1125499997752551272005-08-31T10:52:00.000-04:002005-08-31T10:53:17.760-04:00Bucky is awesome.That is all.Carry on.Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1125437246816351312005-08-30T17:14:00.000-04:002005-08-30T17:27:26.830-04:00I had a funny little quip all ready to post, but right now all I can think about is the people and the animals in the south.I am especially concerned about SFG and her friends and family.I hope her house is OK and that she gets to go home soon, although there are some estimates that say New Orleans won't have electricity for 4-6 weeks.My heart goes out to all of the animals who were left behind, Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1125244600226979532005-08-28T11:21:00.000-04:002005-08-28T11:58:38.350-04:00I woke up crying this morning.Sleep used to be my solace, but now most of my dreams are confusing or sad.My chest hurts.The vet called and said that Mookie's test results were less than fabulous.His urine was way too concentrated, and it had crystals and protein in it.And, he's anemic.We have him on the highest quality food available and he drinks from a cat water fountain which is supposed to Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1125091389085182922005-08-26T12:40:00.000-04:002005-08-26T17:23:09.166-04:00SecretsI have a confession.I suffer from depression. I have for years.I think it started when I went through puberty when I was about 14.I remember crying and my dad saying things like "everyone feels this way when they're a teenager", but I still felt like it was deeper than the normal teenage angst.I battled with it through high school, never getting any help because every one thought I was Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1124938467391925932005-08-24T22:45:00.000-04:002005-08-24T22:54:27.400-04:00Ace Ventura, crappy driverFirst of all:HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHOE!You should give lessions on how to be a friend. You are amazing.Second, we had to rush Mookie to the doctor tonight. I think he'll be OK. Keep your fingers crossed.And lastly, yesterday while walking to the dog park I was crossing the street when a car almost hit me. I yelled "we have right of way, DICK!" while giving the driver my "I'm Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1124840872424607162005-08-23T19:41:00.000-04:002005-08-23T19:47:52.433-04:00FUCK YOU BLOGGERLook what my awesome friend got me for my birthday:www.iprettymuchhateeverything.comMe, my awesome friend Shoe, and my other awesome friend Kristine are working on it.When it is fully up and running I'll let you know.If you have any suggestions, whether they're what you've learned from your own website, or what you like or don't like about other websites, let me know.YAY!Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1124744430649502672005-08-22T16:44:00.000-04:002005-08-22T17:00:30.660-04:00ANGRYI am hating the blog world today.I am hating the way it reminds me of high school. I am hating that I care about the blog world.I am hating Blogger.I am hating not knowing whether or not now is the right time to try to get pregnant.I am hating the pain.I am hating the lack of money.I am hating my piece of shit camera.I am hating cancer.I am hating the feeling of helplessness.I am hating the Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1124650229316255352005-08-21T14:37:00.000-04:002005-08-21T14:53:47.463-04:00A week of ups and downsClick here to see a slideshow of pictures I took while in the Poconos.Being at my mom's house in the country was very relaxing, but two days into my week long vacation I found out that someone's tumors grew 35 percent in the past eight weeks. So, I never really got to relax.Then we came home on Friday because I had to make a wedding cake. Driving the cake to the reception Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1124483997964149342005-08-19T16:38:00.000-04:002005-08-19T16:39:57.973-04:00I'm home. Thanks for all of the birthday wishes. 363 days until I turn 30.I missed you guys.Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1124287745358081702005-08-17T10:08:00.000-04:002005-08-17T10:09:05.366-04:00I'm old.Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1124124899334809152005-08-15T12:48:00.000-04:002005-08-15T12:54:59.343-04:00And we had ice cream birthday cake.Said by a friend of mine (who is VERY much a city boy)Saturday night, after we passed a bunch of rowdy drunk guys wearing kilts, in a really small town in Pennsylvania:"No way I'm letting a dude in a skirt take me down."Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1123937152488752562005-08-13T08:44:00.000-04:002005-08-13T08:45:52.506-04:00I will be leaving in a few minutes. I will try to blog from my mom's house, but dial up is a bitch.Have a great week everyone.Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1123858058892055192005-08-12T10:35:00.000-04:002005-08-12T10:47:38.900-04:00Unbelievable.Someone stole thousands of dollars from a no-kill animal sanctuary, and now they are in danger of closing. See the article here.The bills are piling up. Hundreds of animals are at risk of losing their home, and they can't rescue any new animals.I don't ask much of you guys, but PLEASE make a donation.Here's their website.And here's a direct link to their donation page.Please help. Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1123778836560616182005-08-11T12:16:00.000-04:002005-08-11T12:47:16.626-04:00A few things...First of all I would like to warn you that I will be away for a week starting this Saturday. I am giving you warning lest someone freaks out. The husband and I are visiting my mom in the Poconos. We will be doing a whole lot of nothing. She does have internet access, but it's dial-up, so no late night chat sessions.A couple of days ago I went to Loehmann's with a friend. It's one Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1123685773162379262005-08-10T10:03:00.000-04:002005-08-10T13:27:12.553-04:00Correct me if I'm wrongThe other night the husband and I were at a friend's apartment playing a board game.We only knew two out of the six other people that were there.Two of the people we didn't know were:A 26 year old female nurse who grew up in Connecticut, right by the New York border.A 26 year old male who grew up in a suburb of Massachusetts, right outside of Boston.During the course of theTorriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1123544405693574852005-08-08T19:39:00.000-04:002005-08-08T19:40:44.286-04:00Tag, you're itI'm lazy and I was tagged by Southern Fried Girl.10 years ago: August 1995 - I turned 19. I lived out in the Hamptons for the summer as a mother's helper and had a horrible time. I decided to move in with my boyfriend at the time. I decided to go to culinary school.5 years ago: August 2000 - I had been living in Boston for one year husband (Then boyfriend, soon to be fiance) had Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1123361847474751952005-08-06T16:04:00.000-04:002005-08-06T18:03:19.793-04:00Ten minutes to WapnerSo the husband and I just got back from running some errands, one of which was picking some stuff up at Home Depot. One of the things we were getting was a box of floor tiles for our kitchen. The box is very heavy and we still had to stop at the bookstore before we went home, so we asked the guy who helped us find the tiles if we could pay for them and then have them hold Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1123265794533375572005-08-05T12:07:00.000-04:002005-08-05T14:16:34.606-04:00I know you think you have the best husband, but no, seriously, I do.So last night my husband drove me 2 1/2 hours to Hartford, Connecticut.Not until we passed through the turnstile and he handed me my ticket did I realize we were at a Coldplay concert. I burst into tears.Let me explain:I have seen a lot of bands in concert but, I don't think I've ever wanted to see a band as badly as I wanted to Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1123186590520450962005-08-04T16:01:00.000-04:002005-08-04T16:16:30.530-04:00In the next chapter of my insane life...I had to take Dexter to the vet today. He has a wicked skin infection (it's called a hot spot). He is miserable.Mookie is fighting off another bladder/kidney infection. We wanted to see if we could take him off of the supplement he's been on for months. Apparently we can't.The husband called me from work today and told me that he is taking me out tonight Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1123100800956327142005-08-03T15:16:00.000-04:002005-08-03T16:26:41.040-04:00Holy Crap! (Pun intended)I am finally feeling somewhat better. I am exhausted. At 10pm on Monday night just as the husband and I were about to leave his parents house my stomach started to bother me and I had a rather unfortunate experience in their bathroom.How I made it the forty minute drive back to Manhattan without soiling myself is a miracle.When we got home I spent about an hour in the Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1122993613861057782005-08-02T10:38:00.000-04:002005-08-02T10:40:13.870-04:00So sick. Food Poisoning? Stomach bug? Pooping blood.Might have to go to the hospital.Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1122914404246791702005-08-01T12:12:00.000-04:002005-08-01T12:40:04.290-04:00Add this to the list of useless information you know about meI have really wide feet. No, seriously. They are almost as wide as they are long. They are practically square.Add that to the fact that I don't wear leather and it is almost impossible to find shoes that fit me. Searching for shoes is not fun for me, and I hold my breath every time I pick up a shoe and hope it says "all man made Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1122862531799809522005-07-31T22:14:00.000-04:002005-07-31T22:17:14.970-04:00The BerkshiresTo see the rest of the pictures I took this weekend click on the photo above.Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1122675119297406772005-07-29T17:57:00.000-04:002005-07-29T18:11:59.306-04:00Have a great weekend!I am leaving in a few minutes for the Berkshires in Massachusetts.I will be going two whole days without internet access.*twitch*Several of you commented about the picture of my stomach in the last post. I recently lost twelve pounds and I thought I'd let you in on my weight loss secrets;1) Be in so much pain that you have no appetite.2) Eat lots of Italian ices instead of Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1122652185535903622005-07-29T11:38:00.000-04:002005-07-29T11:49:45.543-04:00Stuff Portrait FridayMy Bed:Notice the body pillow. I think that thing is keeping me alive.Chest of drawers:The husband bought this for me for Valentine's Day about four years ago. I love it.My underwear drawer:Quite a variety.My pajamas:I usually wear scrubs that the husband brings home from the hospital and a T-shirt or tank top. Sexy.For a list of everyone participating in Stuff Portrait Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1122647517478221222005-07-29T10:30:00.000-04:002005-07-29T10:31:57.486-04:00I'm so proudI am the #1 search result for "help me hate French people"I am the #4 search result for "donkey punch hot lunch snowball"My work here is done.Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1122519742363652122005-07-27T22:58:00.000-04:002005-07-27T23:02:22.373-04:00Wedding CrashersBEST. MOVIE. EVER.Vince Vaughn could read the phone book and it would be hysterical.If you could recommend one movie to see, what would it be?Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1122488330507560332005-07-27T13:32:00.000-04:002005-07-27T14:18:50.586-04:00Whoring it upSorry the pictures are so crappy, but I wanted to show you some stuff I got from Cafe Press.This is a shirt I got from Kristine and Shaun's shop Holey Shirt:This is a shirt I sell that my dad gave me the idea for:This is one of four different cancer slogans I sell:This is the new and improved I Petty Much Hate Everything shirt:Cafe Press is having a sale right now- save $5 off any Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1122396643347067652005-07-26T12:48:00.000-04:002005-07-26T12:50:43.356-04:00Hopping on the bandwagon...againTake my Quiz!I think I made it too easy. You can find most of the answers on my blog.Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1122391593693988642005-07-26T11:13:00.000-04:002005-07-26T11:27:21.870-04:00Fuck You KryptoniteI don't know, maybe it's because I am wearing a Super Woman thong, but I feel better today. I've actually had two good days in a row.I'm in one of those rare moods where I'm like "Yeah! I'm going to kick my body's ass! I'm going to get in shape!" (I usually get in this mood after watching some butt kicking chick flick like Charlie's Angels.)My doctor has given me the go ahead Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1122159148758921142005-07-23T18:43:00.000-04:002005-07-23T18:52:28.766-04:00I don't get itWhy is it when 52 people were killed in London by terrorist bombs the media and everyone on the internet was talking about it, but the 88 people who were killed in Egypt, also by terrorist bombs, are hardly being mentioned?Even the bombs that were in London this Thursday that didn't detonate and didn't kill anyone are getting more attention than the tragedy in Egypt.Is it because Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1122128801204004332005-07-23T10:26:00.000-04:002005-07-23T10:28:32.276-04:00BudsBudsTorriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1122048249319550032005-07-22T11:58:00.000-04:002005-07-22T12:04:09.326-04:00FUCK YOU, BLOGGER.Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1121960042255018882005-07-21T11:33:00.000-04:002005-07-21T11:34:02.263-04:00Self Portrait DayTorriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1121897246275058432005-07-20T17:46:00.000-04:002005-07-20T18:07:26.316-04:00Taking the laziness to a new levelI am in pain, and busy, and bored, and I have writers' block. So, in an effort to keep you entertained, I am re-posting two of my old posts and a picture of my dad's 111 lb. dog.Enjoy.Nemember?Last night while lying in bed I told my husband about this piece I had seen that morning on the Today Show . It was about a new book that had been written about improving Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1121788205345768892005-07-19T11:44:00.000-04:002005-07-19T11:50:05.356-04:00Happy 30th Birthday to Heather Armstrong. Thank you for making me laugh or cry on an almost daily basis. And, thank you for introducing me to some of my best blog buddies.I will be forever grateful.Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1121717171873830072005-07-18T16:03:00.000-04:002005-07-18T16:06:11.883-04:00You can not even believe the insanity that is my life right now.I'm apologize for being a crappy blog friend lately, but you can't even imagine...Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1121444275153277392005-07-15T12:02:00.000-04:002005-07-15T12:17:55.180-04:00Stuff Portrait Friday- 80's FlashbackPicture of me from the 80's:This is me circa 1981. See, even then I was into flashing people.Please feel free to dig the Wonder Woman Underoos and the corduroy pants.Stylin'!Something from the 80's that I won't give up: This is me circa 1989. I'm "Hangin' Tough" with Donnie Whalberg from New Kids On The Block. I fucking love them. If you make fun of them, I Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1121382854098868152005-07-14T18:51:00.000-04:002005-07-14T19:14:14.106-04:00Self Portrait Day- Changing RoomThis is me in the changing room waiting to take my MRI yesterday. Notice the sexy hospital gown.Want to hear something funny?I have three bulging discs and one ruptured disc in my neck. And my spinal cord is being compressed. So, that now makes it TWO places where my spinal cord is being compressed and TWO ruptured discs.Isn't that just hysterical.I started my day Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1121285073447050772005-07-13T16:01:00.000-04:002005-07-13T16:04:33.456-04:00Math QuizIfMRI = SUCKSThenMRI + Bronchitis + Ruptured Disk = ???Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1121208340854492382005-07-12T18:25:00.000-04:002005-07-12T18:45:40.873-04:00Taking care of businessOk, I have totally redone my Cafe Press store.I've added a few new designs including this which you computer geeks should get a kick out of.I also bought a "Slow down, I'm blogging this" shirt from Kristine and Shaun's store Holey Shirt.I think it's important to support your fellow blogger.On a completely different note:I will be doing a lot of traveling over the next few Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1121039405638523932005-07-10T18:30:00.000-04:002005-07-10T19:50:05.696-04:00What's grosser than gross?During my husband's first year of medical school (about five years ago) a bunch of his college friends were in town(Boston) for the Harvard/Yale football game.I worked all day while he went to the game with his friends. I met him and his friends at a bar/restaurant when I got off work. By the time I met them they (with the exception of my husband) had been drinking for Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1121012590359267262005-07-10T12:23:00.000-04:002005-07-10T18:29:28.706-04:00Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1121011021266289432005-07-10T11:55:00.000-04:002005-07-10T11:57:01.276-04:00Yeah, I know.Cutest Baby EverTorriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1120839142538764872005-07-08T11:45:00.000-04:002005-07-08T12:12:22.610-04:00Stuff Portrait FridayFavorite framed picture:I love this frame. These are all pictures from our honeymoon.Magazine subscriptions:Well, internet, today is the day that you find out about my addiction.I LOVE MAGAZINES.These are our current subscriptions, minus one that I was too embarrassed to admit I have a subscription to.Most of these subscriptions were either a present or free, because I used Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1120748036486979502005-07-07T10:51:00.000-04:002005-07-07T17:17:34.556-04:00I just woke up. I don't know what to say.I have several friends who live and work in London.They take the subway to work.* Update:I heard from the friend I was most concerned about. He was on a business trip outside of London (Thank God). The husband's cousin is also outside of London today. I'm still waiting to hear about a few others.Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1120684158439313972005-07-06T16:55:00.000-04:002005-07-06T17:09:18.446-04:00They Grow Up So FastToday is Dexter's fifth Birthday. I can't believe it.It feels like it was just yesterday that we picked him up from the breeder's and he fell asleep in my lap on the car ride home.When I was a little girl I dreamed of having a Golden Retriever. I wanted a smart, loving, kind dog.Happy Birthday Dexter, thank you for making my dreams come true.I went to the spine surgeon today.Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1120593880629949222005-07-05T14:25:00.000-04:002005-07-05T16:32:17.310-04:00Designated DriverWe had a great, very relaxing weekend- with one exception.We got there at about 7:30 Friday night. I made dinner for the husband and my father. I got a call from a friend of the family who I have known my whole life. She was drunk and giggling. She rattled off a list of the four or five alcoholic beverages she had consumed. She is 23 and obviously still thinks being drunk is "Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1120515234569277752005-07-04T18:10:00.000-04:002005-07-04T18:13:54.576-04:00EIGHT YEARS!How has he been putting up with with me for EIGHT YEARS?When I met him fireworks went off.No, really, it was the Fourth of July 1997.He is a saint.Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1120327127958417922005-07-02T13:52:00.000-04:002005-07-02T13:58:47.966-04:00Just call me MuffyThe friends I am staying with have an outdoor shower.After we took the dogs (my dad is here with his dog too) swimming and gave them baths with the hose, I took a shower in the outdoor shower. There is not much better than showering while staring at the sky and the trees.I am RELAXING. Did you hear that internet???I am relaxing. We are about to go to town and walk around the Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1120245093883486052005-07-01T15:07:00.000-04:002005-07-01T15:11:33.890-04:00I'm off to the Hamptons...I'm fancy.I am going to hang out with people named Muffy and Chip.I'm always afraid, when I'm visiting the Hamptons, that they will find out that I don't belong there and make me leave.Have a great weekend everyone. I'll try to keep in touch.Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1120228051597506992005-07-01T10:15:00.000-04:002005-07-01T10:28:32.786-04:00Stuff Portrait DayHere are my keys. One for my apartment, one for my mailbox, one for the tunnel in my building (yeah, that's right bitches, I have a TUNNEL in my building. Further proof that I am SUPER COOL.), one for my in-laws, and one for my mom's house. Then I have my gym membership thingy, my supermarket thingy, and my drugstore thingy.Here is my very exciting hallway. It is very long. It Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1120148684429975362005-06-30T12:14:00.000-04:002005-06-30T12:24:44.430-04:00Ye of little faith...You guys didn't really think I would settle for a July 20th appointment, did you?Have you forgotten what a feisty mother fucker I am?I am the one my friends and family call to get shit done.Plus, when I'm in pain it gets kicked up a notch.I have an appointment on Wednesday. Doctors' offices live in fear of me.I do, however, REALLY appreciate all of your kind words and Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1120147831379328502005-06-30T12:09:00.000-04:002005-06-30T12:10:31.386-04:00Self Portrait Day-Unique ReflectionTorriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1120059222277396952005-06-29T11:03:00.000-04:002005-06-29T11:33:42.336-04:00StatOk, here's the thing. Being a Doctor's wife, I have a greater understanding of the medical system than most people.But, I think some doctors have lost touch with reality.Yesterday I contacted a spinal surgeon who was recommended to me by my back doctor. The receptionist did a phone interview with me, during which I told her that I can't sleep, I am in constant pain, and it feels like someone Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1119937337825501432005-06-28T01:21:00.000-04:002005-06-28T01:42:17.833-04:00HAPPY ANNIVERSARY GORGEOUS!I cannot believe two years have passed since you made my dreams come true.I thought I loved you as much as a person could love someone when we were married. I was wrong. I love you even more today.You always make me laugh and smile. Some of my fondest memories are of lying in bed, late at night, and laughing until it hurts.You are so patient. You are such a wonderful Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1119928536569171322005-06-27T23:13:00.000-04:002005-06-27T23:15:36.576-04:00ClassyOn the way to physical therapy today I saw a woman flossing her teeth with the plastic wrap from her pack of cigarettes.Torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722631.post-1119893595904870642005-06-27T12:35:00.000-04:002005-06-27T13:33:15.940-04:00A Tale of Two TorriesThere are two of me and they are constantly battling against each other.Torrie#1 is a hippie. She is a vegetarian, no leather wearing, animal rights activist, environmentally conscious, hippie. Torrie#2 likes the finer things in life. She is also a vegetarian, but sometimes she is more concerned with what's nice, or what tastes good, or what feels better, or what looks good.ITorriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142964036531954410noreply@blogger.com17