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Now I'm used to getting up @ 5:45 AM. This sucks for my Saturday. To all of you who have to get up early on a regular basis, I commiserate.Current Mood:  tired |
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Suzy Reichel's LAST Birthday
as Suzy Reichel
Come help her celebrate her 26th birthday ....
and be one of the last people EVER to say
"Happy Birthday Suzy Reichel"
When: Saturday, September 30, 2006
Time: 7 PM - whenever
Where: Suzy and Brad's House
3909 Bloomington Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55407
**Brats**Suzy's Famous Sauerkraut**Side Dishes**Apple Pie**Pumpkin
Pie**Beer**Hard Cider**Hot Spiced Cider**S'Mores**BONFIRE**Awesome People**
EVERYONE's INVITED!!!! I'm sure I forgot people in this email or didn't have their address -- pass the word along!!!! -- Please send Suzy an email to let her know approximately how many are coming: Email Me
No Gifts, please. A $5 suggested contribution for food and alcohol is much appreciated.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIKE MARKS on 9/30!!!!!!!Current Mood:  excited |
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Jul. 27th, 2006 @ 11:52 am
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Today's the day.
Everything changes.
Who knows what tomorrow may bring other than sneezes.
I hope it all turns out ok.
Think of me.Current Mood:  nervous |
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Brad and I have been feverishly working on our house in preparation for the arrival of his mother who is coming to stay with us at the end of the month. This would account for our lack of social activities. This however does not mean we still don't love you guys and love to hear from you all.
So, the strangest thing happened last night -- Steph, Brad and I have been painting all weekend (mostly Steph and Brad). Last night, after Steph left, Brad and I desperately needed some cheap food. We decided to head to Old Chicago for Happy Hour. We called Steph to offer her a free meal for all her help, but got no reply. We thought about inviting other people, but thought it would be too last minute. Instead, we grabbed a crossword puzzle and headed out. When we got there, as we were being seated we were surprised to find Mike, Karen, and Lisa. They were kind enough to let us join their table and so we did.
After a little while Steph and Matt called to say they were on their way; this was turning out to be quite the social evening and the crossword puzzle was getting no attention.
We were absolutely enjoying ourselves when the next turn of events threw me for a loop. In arrives Dave, Katie, Dan, Ryan and his girlfriend (I'm sorry I can't remember your name :( ) and eventually Jesse, someone else, Marc and Sadie -- my friends.
Now, to be perfectly honest, it didn't bother me in the slightest that we weren't invited. This happens. What bothered me, and I realized it in the car as we left, is that there is someone in that group that has harrassed me about not being invited to things and feeling left out. Someone who is very concious of invitations. Someone that I am most certainly sure would have organized that little get together. That bothers me.
I'm over it, but I thought, hey -- this is what live journal is for, right? To post one's thoughts about events, even minor. Well, those are my thoughts about last night. |
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Wow. I was trying to squeeze my glasses just a little bitty tighter and POP. Out came the lens. But with a little caressing and lots of profanity (the glasses are new and were not cheap) back in they popped. Gotta love plastic.
I'm home sick today. Not nearly as sick as I was yesterday, of course. Yesterday was the can't-get-out-of-bed-for-the-whole-day sick. Today is the still-feel-like-crap-but-pretty-much-just-milking-it sick. So what have I done? I re-organized my recipe collection and went through a couple old Cooking Light magazines for new recipes. I ate a popsicle and drank a cup of hot tea. I took the recycling out. I napped. And I wiped some woodwork down with Murphy's Oil Wipes. All in all a good day.
Life in general is quite amazing, actually. I haven't posted in a millennium, so some of you may not know, I'm getting married next October. We decided this March and so far Brad and I have managed to rent the hall -- (The Minneapolis Club), buy and receive the wedding dress, the bridesmaid's dress and the best maid's dress (well, the girls' bought their own dresses), hire a florist (and pretty much pick all the flowers), hire a photographer, almost hire a band, almost write a ceremony, hire music for the ceremony, decide we want a bagpiper, almost finish making save-the-date cards, start and complete our registries (Field's and Williams-Sonoma), and make a website. I'm exhausted just typing it all. Can you tell I like lists :)
In other news thanks to ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) hmauerbauer,davedash,ketiya,gut,Sadie,startseeingsky! They've been helping us rip wallpaper and sand our living room and dining room! This weekend we paint out kitchen!
I suppose that's all for now :) Oh, ring pic coming tonight! |
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Happy Happy Birthday to thatdumbjerk!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PS: we're engaged -- Oct 14, 2006
Mar. 29th, 2006 @ 11:14 am
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| » Hmm -- me??? |
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BLUES are motivated by INTIMACY, seek opportunities
to genuinely connect with others, and need to
be appreciated. They do everything with
quality and are devoted and loyal friends and
employers/employees. Whatever or whomever
they commit to are their sole (and soul)
focus. They love to serve and will give
freely of themselves in order to nurture
others lives.
BLUES, however, do need to be understood. They have
distinct preferences and occasionally the
somewhat controlling (but always fair)
personality of a confident leader. Their code
of ethics is remarkably strong and they
expect others to live honest, committed lives
as well. They enjoy sharing meaningful
moments in conversation as well as
remembering special life events (i.e.,
birthdays and anniversaries). BLUES are
dependable, thoughtful, nurturing, and can
also be self-righteous, a bit worry-prone,
and emotionally intense. They are like
sainted pit-bulls who never let go of
something once they are committed. When you
deal with a BLUE, be sincere, make an effort
to truly understand them, and truly
appreciate them.
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Feb. 2nd, 2006 @ 04:06 pm
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| » I miss Brad |
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Everyone should know: I miss Brad.
He left last Wednesday (12/28) to drive to CA and was supposed to come home tonight. But he got stuck in Reno due to weather and now isn't coming home until Sunday ... whatever will I do?
I know, I know -- I'm whining. Buck up you say --- well, phooey on you. I miss him.
Jan. 3rd, 2006 @ 03:56 pm
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I got a digital camera from my folks for Christmas -- so I'm on Flickr - suzannereichel.
Not all my current pic are up yet, but they should be by mid-week.
Jan. 3rd, 2006 @ 03:49 pm
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| » Halloween |
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Is HPI having a Halloween Party? When? Can Brad and I come?
Oct. 24th, 2005 @ 10:49 am
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| » Kurt Jorgensen Band at the Cabooze Oct 21 |
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My dad is in the horn section of the Kurt Jorgensen Band (think Rock Band with horn section) and they're having a CD release party on Friday Oct 21. (They're a good band!)
Brad and I will be there ... and you should come too!!!
Where: Caboooze (917 Cedar Ave)
When: Mick Sterling 9:30 PM, Kurt Jorgensen 11:00 PM
Cover: $6
http://www.cabooze.com/
We'll probably get there around 9:30 or a little after ... call to coordinate 952-221-3368.
Oct. 20th, 2005 @ 05:18 pm
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You fit in with:
Humanism
Your ideals mostly resemble that of a Humanist. Although you do not have a lot of faith, you are devoted to making this world better, in the short time that you have to live. Humanists do not generally believe in an afterlife, and therefore, are committed to making the world a better place for themselves and future generations.
20% spiritual.
40% reason-oriented.
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Oct. 19th, 2005 @ 12:20 pm
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| » One last birthday Party Reminder - RSVP!!!! |
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One last reminder, I put a list of those who've RSVP'd at the bottom, please check to be sure your name is correctly listed. Remember to RSVP ASAP!!!!:
Date: Friday, Oct 14, 2005
Time: 8 PM - whenever
Place: Kieran's Irish Pub < http://www.kierans.com>
I intend to eat dinner there at 8, so feel free to come intending to
do that same. However, feel free to come intending to only drink
instead. Main menu until 10 PM, reduced menu until midnight, bag
lunch available after that.
The Tim Malloys are playing that night, they start at 10 PM.
I reserved space for 30 - so please RSVP to me no later than Oct 10,
either through this email, phone (952) 221-3368 or on livejournal
<http://www.livejournal.com/users/byepolarbear/13055.html>
All are welcome! If we go over 30, we'll just reserve separate tables.
Coming:
Suzy
Brad
Steph
Matt Sundberg
Dave Dash
Kaite Bonn
Ryan Hayle
Misty Fee
Lauren
Ryan
Alex
Jessi
Pat
Jason
Kelly
Heather
Kate
Eric
Mariah?
Marc?
Sadie?
Oct. 11th, 2005 @ 10:12 am
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| » Trick or Treat |
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| My LiveJournal Trick-or-Treat Haul |
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| byepolarbear goes trick-or-treating, dressed up as Wednesday Addams. | | aino tricks you! You get a wet rag. | | cor_tenebrarum gives you 11 tan cinnamon-flavoured nuggets. | | dandrake gives you 17 white watermelon-flavoured gumdrops. | | davedash gives you 19 light yellow pineapple-flavoured pieces of taffy. | | engelbot tricks you! You get a dead frog. | | hmauerbauer tricks you! You lose 38 pieces of candy! | | iteration_x gives you 4 mottled green lime-flavoured pieces of bubblegum. | | ketiya gives you 11 purple banana-flavoured jawbreakers. | | redherring gives you 14 mauve cola-flavoured gumdrops. | | thatdumbjerk gives you 18 purple watermelon-flavoured wafers. | | byepolarbear ends up with 56 pieces of candy, a wet rag, and a dead frog. | | Another fun meme brought to you by rfreebern. |
Sep. 29th, 2005 @ 09:29 am
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| » A penny for your thoughts ... |
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I went to Burger King today for the first time in a long time. I ordered Onion Rings - about halfway through eating them I noticed a "Zesty Onion Ring Dip" in my bag ... Finally something from a fast-food restaurant with zip ... although the Wendy's Spicy Chicken Sandwich isn't so bad.
Those are my thoughts.
Oh -- want a cosmo or margarita tonight ... stop on by ... but be prepared for serious "American's Next Top Model" watching.
Sep. 28th, 2005 @ 06:52 pm
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| » To: Jason and Al |
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I picked something up today that made me think of you two ... one for each. Remind me next time I see you guys.
Sep. 28th, 2005 @ 06:51 pm
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| » Not REALLY Obsessing - just need a headcount |
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Suzy's 25th Birthday Party
Date: Friday, Oct 14, 2005
Time: 8 PM - whenever
Place: Kieran's Irish Pub < http://www.kierans.com>
I intend to eat dinner there at 8, so feel free to come intending to
do that same. However, feel free to come intending to only drink
instead. Main menu until 10 PM, reduced menu until midnight, bag
lunch available after that.
The Tim Malloys are playing that night, they start at 10 PM.
I reserved space for 30 - so please RSVP to me no later than Oct 10,
either through email <suzanne.reichel@gmail.com>, phone (952) 221-3368 or on livejournal
All are welcome! If we go over 30, we'll just reserve separate tables.
Sep. 28th, 2005 @ 02:04 pm
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| » My Birthday Party - an Update |
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Ok - here's the deal - the party will NOT be on Oct 1. Too many people couldn't make it then. So here's the scoop:
Date: Friday, Oct 14, 2005
Time: 8 PM - whenever
Place: Kieran's Irish Pub <http://www.kierans.com>
I intend to eat dinner there at 8, so feel free to come intending to do that same. However, feel free to come intending to only drink instead. Main menu until 10 PM, reduced menu until midnight, bag lunch available after that.
The Tim Malloys are playing that night, they start at 10 PM.
I reserved space for 30 - so please RSVP to me no later than Oct 10, either through this email, phone (952) 221-3368 or on livejournal.
All are welcome! If we go over thirty, then we'll reserve separate tables.
Sep. 22nd, 2005 @ 10:47 am
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The rules to this meme, list 20 random facts about yourself then tag as many people as it takes minutes to write them down.
Start time: 1:01 PM
1. I like antique jeweled pins
2. I do very little work at work
3. I get to go to Valleyfair on Saturday
4. I am buying a car because my car has an electrical problem
5. I drink large LARGE quantities of milk on a daily basis
6. I've flown in a Ford Stinston Tri-Motor (on the of first passenger planes)
7. I get to go to Madison for Columbus Day weekend
8. My mother likes to whistle and sing but she can't
9. I got to bartend in Des Moines at a conference. I make a damn good cosmo and margarita.
10. I have a spectacular boyfriend.
11. I wake up about 4 times each night.
12. I've never dyed or highlighted my hair ... in fact it's so healthy they comment at the salon I should be a pantene model.
13. I label all my desk suppies at work (tape dispenser, stapler, pens) with "front desk."
14. I try to drink only sugar-free drinks (except milk)
15. I know how to write/program in LaTex.
16. My house is gross. We need to clean.
17. I collect antique books.
18. I collect dishes ... some antiques.
19. I have three antique kerosine lanterns.
20. I hate memes.
End Time: 1:09 PM
I tag: thatdumbjerk, davedash, ketiya, lost1</>, iteration_x, dandrake, tantlus, tymoriel.
Sep. 16th, 2005 @ 01:00 pm
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