Dreaming in puns, night 2

Last night my brain was working overtime trying to come up with a joke about the LEED building certification class and the city of Leeds, England…but I don't know enough about either to make it work. #anxietydream

Dreaming in puns, night 1

Had a dream last night where I kept telling people "I met Alex Trebek! Haven't met Pat Sajak yet, but I WHEEL soon!" Over and over. I dream in puns.

Oh yeah, blogs

Hey Internet world,

I just rediscovered my old LiveJournal and I realized I missed journaling. Since I am too embarrassed to link to that old thing-- full of early 20s anxiety and failed relationships--I'll start fresh here on my blogger blog. Nobody reads it (yet!) so no pressure. I can just babble on as I am doing for posterity.

As someone employed as a journalist/editor, I've hit something of a writer's block in terms of creative output, and hopefully these ramblings will loosen things up in that cluttered brain of mine and the juices will start flowing again. Who knows what fantastical subjects I will explore! What late night revelations will be divulged! Or perhaps this space will be used as it once was (when I wrote for SE Performer) to include bonus, behind-the-scenes editorial commentary that doesn't make it to print at my full-time job. So much potential. Or, perhaps, I will fill the world wide web with stream of consciousness gibberish until it bores me and then I'll ignore this space for another couple years. THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS.

Let us begin this journey, together, World Wide Friends.

A nice way to end AthFest weekend

With a new Shanism!

Me: Shane! The biggest roach I have ever seen in my life is in our closet. Please come kill it.

Shane: It it's one of those really big ones it's not a roach...it's a pimento bug.

Correct answer: four years!

Friend: "So, how long have you and Michelle been dating?"

Shane: "March!"

This week in Shane quotes.

Shane, talking to his mom on the phone after I made a pot roast: "Yeah, Michelle made a really good roast in the slow crocker."

Talking to friends about movies:

Friend: "He was in the Basketball Diaries... You've never heard of that?"

Shane: "Basketball diaries? I don't like sports!"

but does the food taste as bad as the bands sound?

this story made me cry a little...

SPARTANBURG, S.C., Oct. 28, 2008 — Denny’s introduces a new line-up of late-night dishes created by top artists including Katy Perry, Taking Back Sunday, Boys Like Girls and Hoobastank. The new Rockstar Menu presented by Dr Pepper, is featured only after 10 p.m., along with alternative rock played throughout the restaurant and servers sporting T-shirts and jeans.

“Denny’s has been a late-night destination for musicians for over 50 years,” says Mark Chmiel, chief marketing and innovation officer for Denny’s. “We’re continuing to own the night in keeping with our rock ‘n roll heritage. These items were created by the artists in our Denny’s kitchens, and we look forward to sharing them with guests and fans.”

America’s original late-night diner introduces four new distinctive menu items created by the rock stars, along with Chef Andrew Dismore, Denny’s Director of Culinary Innovation.
The new Rockstar Menu selection includes:
The Hot N Cold Cherry Chocolate Cappuccino -- A tasty, multi-layered concoction inspired by the singer’s new hit single, “Hot n’ Cold.” Katy Perry’s pick-me-up drink includes cherries, vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, French vanilla cappuccino and whipped cream with a cherry on top.
Taking Back Sunday’s Melty Grilled Chicken and Sausage Quesadilla -- The New York rockers Taking Back Sunday have cooked up a quesadilla that will fill any late night cravings. The dish is a large flour tortilla, stuffed with chicken breast, sausage, American cheese, fire-roasted peppers and onions, fresh pico de gallo and served with a cilantro-lime ranch sauce.
The Great Eggsteak -- Boys Like Girls introduce a hot roast beef sandwich with peppers and onions, pepper jack cheese, scrambled egg and spicy mayonnaise on sourdough bread. Served with hash browns.
The Hooburrito -- Hoobastank serves up a burrito with crispy chicken strips, pepper jack cheese, cheese sauce, fried onion crispers and a hint of barbecue sauce. Served with tortilla chips, and a side of cheese sauce and ranch.
In describing The Hot N Cold Cherry Chocolate Cappuccino she created, artist Katy Perry says, “It’s hot, it’s cold, it’s a love affair for your taste buds.”

The launch of the new items is supported by promotions, contests and band news available at www.dennysallnighter.com. The site also offers future rock stars the chance to connect with their fan base and receive promotional support and free meals on the road through the Denny’s Adopt-A-Band program.

The new additions to the Rockstar Menu complement the Allnighter menu introduced earlier this year. The Allnighter menu features shareable favorites such as Potachos--kettle chips topped with sausage, bacon and shredded cheese, and the Smokin’ Q Four Pack, tangy mini-burgers served with a double order of onion rings. The Allnighter Rockstar menu is available between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. nightly.