My parents just called from the Cafe du Monde. They stayed an extra day in New Orleans because my mother wanted to see the French Quarter during the day. On the way back, they plan to hit Memphis. They had just called to ask me where was a good place for barbecue. I told them any place on Beale Street was good, but I seemed to remember a place called Kings. Am I right?
Memphis wasn't on their agenda at first, but my mom told my dad, "hey, I wanna see Graceland." I don't think my dad was too crazy about that suggestion, but they're going. I'll bet money that my dad ends up liking it.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Laissez les bon temps rouler.
So Christmas came and went.
I flew to Orlando, Florida to spend it with my family. We chose to go to Universal Studios this year. It was quite fun. The Jaws ride is my favorite. I rode it twice. My mom and dad rode an indoor rollercoaster, Revenge of the Mummy, which I think might have a been a little much for my mother and her high blood pressure (yes, we totally ignored the sign).
Universal has a new park, the Islands of Adventure. This has a pretty cool rollercoaster, the Dueling Dragons, and they will have a Harry Potter section opening in 2010. This park also has a Dr. Seuss section, which probably seems sweet and fun during the day but strangely and nightmarishly surreal at night when I was there.
I only spent 2 days there, while the rest of my family had 4-5 days. My parents are traveling on thru the South to New Orleans where my mother and father are looking forward to eating mudbugs. I warned them about the Hurricanes (the drink, not the high/low pressure system).
I'd been to Universal Studios before. In 1996, I went with my friends Kalpana, Billie, and Elmer. We got it into our heads that we needed a vacation during school break and fun people everywhere were doing fun, spontaneous things. So if we weren't doing something fun and spontaneous, we weren't fun and spontaneous people. Something had to be done about that, so Kalp and I decide to go to Walt Disney World (she had never been). We call Billie and Elmer and away we go, literally the next day. It took all day to drive down, we slept in a motel room with no ceiling, we decided that Walt Disney World was too expensive, we spent a whole day at Universal Studios, and then we drove all the way back. We discovered that South of the Border is a total shithole. I caught the stomach flu, which kicked in full force on the way home on 95 North in Georgia where I upchucked my cookies in my stockinged feet cause I didn't have time to put my shoes back on. All in all, it was a great time. I still have pictures.
I thought about that trip a lot when I was down there this year. I really need to call them (Kalp and Billie, not Elmer - who knows where he is - he was never actually MY good friend - maybe Kalp knows where he is now - but I prolly still won't be calling him.) Coincidentally, Kalp, Billie and I have been to New Orleans together, where my parents are now. That's a story for another time.
Happy New Year - make it one to remember.
I flew to Orlando, Florida to spend it with my family. We chose to go to Universal Studios this year. It was quite fun. The Jaws ride is my favorite. I rode it twice. My mom and dad rode an indoor rollercoaster, Revenge of the Mummy, which I think might have a been a little much for my mother and her high blood pressure (yes, we totally ignored the sign).
Universal has a new park, the Islands of Adventure. This has a pretty cool rollercoaster, the Dueling Dragons, and they will have a Harry Potter section opening in 2010. This park also has a Dr. Seuss section, which probably seems sweet and fun during the day but strangely and nightmarishly surreal at night when I was there.
I only spent 2 days there, while the rest of my family had 4-5 days. My parents are traveling on thru the South to New Orleans where my mother and father are looking forward to eating mudbugs. I warned them about the Hurricanes (the drink, not the high/low pressure system).
I'd been to Universal Studios before. In 1996, I went with my friends Kalpana, Billie, and Elmer. We got it into our heads that we needed a vacation during school break and fun people everywhere were doing fun, spontaneous things. So if we weren't doing something fun and spontaneous, we weren't fun and spontaneous people. Something had to be done about that, so Kalp and I decide to go to Walt Disney World (she had never been). We call Billie and Elmer and away we go, literally the next day. It took all day to drive down, we slept in a motel room with no ceiling, we decided that Walt Disney World was too expensive, we spent a whole day at Universal Studios, and then we drove all the way back. We discovered that South of the Border is a total shithole. I caught the stomach flu, which kicked in full force on the way home on 95 North in Georgia where I upchucked my cookies in my stockinged feet cause I didn't have time to put my shoes back on. All in all, it was a great time. I still have pictures.
I thought about that trip a lot when I was down there this year. I really need to call them (Kalp and Billie, not Elmer - who knows where he is - he was never actually MY good friend - maybe Kalp knows where he is now - but I prolly still won't be calling him.) Coincidentally, Kalp, Billie and I have been to New Orleans together, where my parents are now. That's a story for another time.
Happy New Year - make it one to remember.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Define horror movie.
Since moving to New England, I have a whole new perspective on movies like "The Day After Tomorrow."
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
I think that bad grammar is always a dead giveaway.
I'd never seen this kind of email before. They are getting very creative.
From "Paul Ginsburg" (melinda2008@vp44.info)
Dear Associate, I just want to inform you that am on my way and let you know that I have just sent the payment via Western union in your name as I do not have your account details correctly.
I also want you to have the payment information below:
Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN): 256-786-0982
Amount Sent: $62,000 USD
Text Question: My car colour ?
Answer: WineSender Name : Paul Ginsburg
You can go to any Western union location right now and pick up the cash . I hope that you have a Western Union card / Promo code? You will need this to send or claim amount above $12,000 USD from any Western Union agent or location.
My company will be sending my team to Chile this week.
I am already on my way to join my team in completing the unfinished bridge construction project in Chile. We may leave town tomorrow and I couldn't go without dropping the payment information with you. We may spend 2 to 3 months there before the job would be completely finished.
Remember that if you do not claim the money before 9 days, they will call back the money to my card. And if you do not have the Western Union Promo/Card, you cannot pick up the cash.
I may not be around to reply any of your emails now,since i will always be at the construction site. but I will talk to you as soon as I return.
If you do not have a Western Union Promo Code, you may contact the western union postage department,with the agent details below so that they will provide a Western Union card/Promo Card for you immediately and also send you a copy of the voucher of the payment that I made, via email.
Contact the office below for your Western Union card:
Contact Person: Andrew Waylets
Email: westernunionpostage2008@posta.ge
Send the below details to him
Your Full Name:
MTCN number: (as above)
Telephone:
Address: (including state and zip code)
As soon as the office gets the above information, they will use the credentials to create your Western Union Promo code right away without any delay.
That is all to it. I hope to talk to you as soon as we are back on the errand or call it project. Thanks,
Paul Ginsburg.
So I thought I'd reply with this.
Dear Paul:
I am so glad that you finally got in touch with me. I have been trying to contact you for months. I have a client who recently passed away. I have been managing his accounts for years, and I know that he has over $30,000,000 USD in cash in his accounts. However, my bank and I cannot find any of his family or relatives to claim the money. If my bank can name you as the guarantor of his accounts, we can release the funds and you will be compensated $500,000 USD. All you have to do is send me your full name, address, date of birth, social security number, bank account number, and mother’s maiden name. Also you should include your place of birth, just as a security precaution. I know that you are in Chile at the moment, but please include your current location so that the police I will know where to find you to claim the money.
I know that you are good person and so deserving of this money. My bank find great person you. So please send information as possible soon.
You can reply to this email: sucker@completetool.ne.or.info.or.whatever
By the way, say hi to Ruth for me.
From "Paul Ginsburg" (melinda2008@vp44.info)
Dear Associate, I just want to inform you that am on my way and let you know that I have just sent the payment via Western union in your name as I do not have your account details correctly.
I also want you to have the payment information below:
Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN): 256-786-0982
Amount Sent: $62,000 USD
Text Question: My car colour ?
Answer: WineSender Name : Paul Ginsburg
You can go to any Western union location right now and pick up the cash . I hope that you have a Western Union card / Promo code? You will need this to send or claim amount above $12,000 USD from any Western Union agent or location.
My company will be sending my team to Chile this week.
I am already on my way to join my team in completing the unfinished bridge construction project in Chile. We may leave town tomorrow and I couldn't go without dropping the payment information with you. We may spend 2 to 3 months there before the job would be completely finished.
Remember that if you do not claim the money before 9 days, they will call back the money to my card. And if you do not have the Western Union Promo/Card, you cannot pick up the cash.
I may not be around to reply any of your emails now,since i will always be at the construction site. but I will talk to you as soon as I return.
If you do not have a Western Union Promo Code, you may contact the western union postage department,with the agent details below so that they will provide a Western Union card/Promo Card for you immediately and also send you a copy of the voucher of the payment that I made, via email.
Contact the office below for your Western Union card:
Contact Person: Andrew Waylets
Email: westernunionpostage2008@posta.ge
Send the below details to him
Your Full Name:
MTCN number: (as above)
Telephone:
Address: (including state and zip code)
As soon as the office gets the above information, they will use the credentials to create your Western Union Promo code right away without any delay.
That is all to it. I hope to talk to you as soon as we are back on the errand or call it project. Thanks,
Paul Ginsburg.
So I thought I'd reply with this.
Dear Paul:
I am so glad that you finally got in touch with me. I have been trying to contact you for months. I have a client who recently passed away. I have been managing his accounts for years, and I know that he has over $30,000,000 USD in cash in his accounts. However, my bank and I cannot find any of his family or relatives to claim the money. If my bank can name you as the guarantor of his accounts, we can release the funds and you will be compensated $500,000 USD. All you have to do is send me your full name, address, date of birth, social security number, bank account number, and mother’s maiden name. Also you should include your place of birth, just as a security precaution. I know that you are in Chile at the moment, but please include your current location so that the police I will know where to find you to claim the money.
I know that you are good person and so deserving of this money. My bank find great person you. So please send information as possible soon.
You can reply to this email: sucker@completetool.ne.or.info.or.whatever
By the way, say hi to Ruth for me.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Do they know it's Christmas time at home?
I'm at work and I'm starving. Like starving starving. Like a lot starving. Like staaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrvvvvvvvvvvvving. A lot. Not like, "oh, I skipped breakfast starving" - more like "I haven't eaten since yesterday's lunch" starving. Which of course, isn't true. I ate last night. I ate korean food while watching Prince Caspian, the Chronic-what-cles of Narnia. So I don't know why I'm starving. Like really really starving. Like star ... wait for it ... ving. Like "I'm hypoglycemic and I'm gonna snap at everyone until I eat a blueberry muffin" starving.
But not like Ethiopia starving. Not quite that.
But not like Ethiopia starving. Not quite that.
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