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July 29 08

…attempt to NOT be such a music snob. i really, really am. i really, really wish i wasn’t, though. i realize that there’s a reason we have so many different radio stations. not everyone is going to like what i like. different strokes, right? but sometimes…things happen…where snarkyAli rears her head and says things on Twitter…

yes. i know. on the one hand? MEN? Miley Cyrus? you’re cringing too, right? but, on the other hand, they should be free to make their own musical decisions..but, on the other hand…it’s Miley Cyrus.

…attempt to NOT stay up ALL night watching Six Feet Under. I’m sorry, it’s just too good. i’m a few episodes into season 2 right now, and i need to watch. but when i do…things happen…

and i fall asleep. while my kids are eating dinner. i so wish i was making this up. but alas, it’s true.

…attempt to take a compliment, no matter how off-guard it catches me. my bestie Tova came home from her month-long journey to Europe and brought me presents!

fancy pasta from Italy:

and a gorgeous necklace.

the best part about her being back is the return of our Monday after work coffee dates. i missed them. so, yesterday, we were sitting at second cup and she looks at me all serious and says,

“i need to ask you a personal question.”

(oh, shit. what did i do? what did i do?)

“Um, how do you get your underarms to look so amazing??!?!?!”

hahahahaha.

and she was serious. i was all, um, schick quattro?

…attempt to contain my excitement. in two days, i’m going to NYC to spend 5 days alone with my sister. she bought me the ticket for my 30th birthday (because she is made of awesome).

it really is the summer of Ali. not only did i get to go to San Francisco to lick some of my favorite bloggers while my husband stayed home with the kids. and not only do i get to go to New York to SHOPSHOPSHOPSHOPSHOP spend time with my sister and see the lovely Metalia and i get to squish her baby! squee! while my husband stays home with the kids.

but THE SAINT is taking my kids. on a road trip. to my mom’s house. FOR A WEEK. by himself.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS WEEK??

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OMG HAVE A WICKED TIME IN NYC! FOR FIVE DAYS!!!!!

ALONE!

This week I am getting ready for Oliver’s third birthday party, which is on Saturday, here. There will be lots of people. And I still feel so shitty; right now I can’t even fathom having a birthday party on Saturday for a lot of people.
Comment by mamatulip on July 29, 2008
You are sans kiddos for a week!?! Jealous:P I am buying new running shoes this week, and running, running, running…

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Comment by Nap Warden on July 29, 2008
I’m a total music snob too. We should start a club.

This week, I’ll be doing what I’ve been doing the past two weeks: trying not to sell my toddler on ebay and taking care of a newborn. I know, exciting, right?

But I can live vicariously through you and know that soon enough I’ll be FREEEEEEEEEEE!
Comment by AndreAnna on July 29, 2008
Oh my gawd your sister IS made of awesome. So is SFU. Mmmm Nate Fisher.

This week I am trying to figure out what to do with the multitude of zucchinis I’ve grown. GAH.

Assertagirls last blog post..Gone veggie.
Comment by Assertagirl on July 29, 2008
Getting the troops ready to assault Disneyland. Takes the planning of a General to carry out the operation successfully.

Also getting further medical tests because I’m so stupid I flunked some blood tests last week.

Driving kids all over the place, blogging, getting my name on the bank account so I can be PTA treasurer. . .

*sigh* wish I had your week instead.

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Comment by threeundertwo on July 29, 2008
Have a blast in NYC. My sister is trying to plan a girls weekend there for the fall and I am all over it.

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Comment by Chantal on July 29, 2008
have fun Ali! so what do you owe your darling husband for letting you leave children with him twice for ALONE time?and umm in mileys defense i’d sooner have my 7 year old singing her songs than umm some of the stuff i listen too.but i would find it odd if my husband liked her songs.
Comment by LAVENDULA on July 29, 2008
That pasta is awesome! Seriously, I thought they were little cloth bow ties, but no….

And be ever so grateful for those lovely underarms. Mine are a pit full of ugly.

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Comment by Britt on July 29, 2008
I can’t express how much I adore 6 Feet Under, too. I’m especially excited to know what you think of the last episode.

Have fun in NY…am jealous!

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Comment by Kristie on July 29, 2008
I’m going to Vancouver for three days. ALONE. And get to hang with Kristin for lunch…

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Comment by Angella on July 29, 2008
uhm…I am attempting to stretch my money so far that it DOUBLES! Yay!
Also…football practice starts this week. My little men are PUMPED! Me? Not so much!
Comment by jodi on July 29, 2008
This is my first time commenting on your site, so HI!

That pasta is beautiful. If I had that I don’t think that I would ever make it. It is just so pretty.

Have a great time in NY. This week I am working. That is all I do these days…

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Comment by Jenna on July 29, 2008
Getting a fucking root canal. and a crown and oral surgery yay!

Also this entire post is straight outta What White People Like, which I am reading at the endodontist.
Comment by slynnro on July 29, 2008
Have a great time in NYC.. and the underarm compliment may be the oddest thing I have heard in a month.

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Comment by Kim on July 29, 2008
What am I doing this week? I’m spending my time wishing I were Ali.

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Comment by Queen of Shake Shake on July 29, 2008
Holy fer CRAP!

You do win the Bestest Summer Ever award. Clearly.

Miss Britts last blog post..I am a tool. Seriously.
Comment by Miss Britt on July 29, 2008
Well, I’m not going to NYC- that’s for sure. I wish I was.

I’m a music snob, too. Don’t feel bad.

180/360s last blog post..Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings…
Comment by 180/360 on July 29, 2008
I’m a snob in general, it’s not limited to just music. I can’t believe men admitted to liking Miley.

I want to go to NYC without kids. That’s sounds awesome. Your sister rocks.

I’m helping plan a wedding for my cousin who I am now ready to kill. I was thrilled to be included and asked to be maid of honor…till I realized why she had no friends to ask. biotch.
Comment by Issa on July 29, 2008
What am I doing this week? Wishing I had your husband! Ha ha, you are one lucky lady! Enjoy NYC!
Comment by Ginny on July 29, 2008
I agree, Miley Cyrus, really? I’m heading off to NYC Thursday aswell. My boyfriend and I are going to see Yankee Stadium before they tear it down. Have a great time!

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Comment by Dianna on July 29, 2008
You ARE a music snob. But, you know what I say? I LIKE THAT MILEY CYRUS SONG, TOO! HA! It makes me feel good, okay?

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Comment by Haley-O on July 29, 2008
That pic of you asleep made me laugh. Have fun in NY!

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Comment by Miss on July 29, 2008
Wow. Much good stuff here. Like, yes, your male friends SHOULD be looking for their balls; Six Feet Under is worth feeling fershnookered; go ROCK NY, and we are hightailing it to the in-laws for a few days, where they will feed us and drink us, and there is a pool.

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Comment by kgirl on July 29, 2008
I’m so jealous that you get to see Metalia! JEALOUS, I TELL YOU!!

You are going to have a blast. Have so much fun! And stay rad and have a cool summer! (Couldn’t help it.)

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Comment by loralee on July 29, 2008
This week I am:

1. Writing an essay that’s making me panic and breathe deeply into a paper bag.

2. Trying to coerce my bank account into letting me go to New York twice in the next few months. For weddings. And to SEE METALIA. Heh.

Have an amazing time in New York!

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Comment by Moose on July 29, 2008
I like to see that you are working on accepting compliments, I find some people have a hard time with this and it can be very irritating!

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Comment by Peter Answers on July 29, 2008
Just wanted to raise my hand and join the music snob club too. The one thing I judge people about the most is music. I mean Jesus himself could be floating by, but if he was blasting Nickelback or whatever I’d be like, “Awww, Jesus. You suck.”

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Comment by Mike on July 29, 2008
I can’t WAIT to see you!!

(PS: That pasta IS gorgeous. Is it as good as it looks?)

(PPS: I;m with you; Miley can suck it. I cannot stand her or her music.)

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Comment by metalia on July 29, 2008
Speaking of road trips, I’m on one with my mom and sis…we’ve hit up Yosemite, Mammoth Lakes and Tahoe so far.

Um and re: staying up too late to watch TV, a year ago when I finally discovered LOST (welcome to the party three years late, Kristin!) I devoured three entire seasons in LESS THAN A MONTH. Seeing as I had about three jobs at the time, that required a lot of will power and 4am bedtimes.

Have fun in NYC! Your hubby’s a gem!

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Comment by Camels & Chocolate on July 29, 2008
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Comment by Victoria on July 29, 2008
Um? I didn’t even shower today. I’m guessing my week won’t be as exciting as yours.

The series finale of Six Feet Under was one of the BEST EVER. I thought about it for days afterward.

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Comment by Jennifer on July 29, 2008
NOT cat sitting for anyone going on vacation!

if you loved Six Feet Under the way I did, go onto HBO.com and see if the obits are still up there.

that was some never to be done again TV…
Comment by swirl girl on July 29, 2008
He is so a contender for the Husband of the Year award.

WTG. Totally awesome summer.

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Comment by ohmommy on July 29, 2008
Your sister looks so much like you. You’ll have a GREAT TIME. And all the boys will hit on you both. 😉

Have fun!

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Comment by Mrs. Flinger on July 29, 2008
I am not doing anything as awesome as going SHOPSHOPSHOPPING in NY… so jealous!!

Instead, I will be cleaning, packing for vacation (ok, I guess it’s not so bad!), and catering to my old grandpa… fun times, I tell you!

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Comment by Sarah on July 29, 2008
Ooh, those are hard. I couldn’t keep any of those promises. I do hates me some shitty music – life’s too short, you know.

And 6 Feet Under – When Jay and Elliot were gone for a weekend while I was pregnant, I spent an entire weekend watching the last two seasons. Love that freaking show! Tell me when you’re done and I’ll tell you how it relates to my son’s name. 🙂

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Comment by andi on July 29, 2008
I am coming to New York, in your suitcase?

(Cute! pasta.)

(And also: I LOVE Six Feet Under. One of the best shows ever, second only to Buffy and Alias. And maybe Weeds, which Chris and I just started watching and we are through season 3 and HOOKED. Heh.)

(And also: hug Metalia! and little Ella for me.)
Comment by Kerri Anne on July 30, 2008
Holy crap. Your hubs IS a saint.

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Comment by Aimee Greeblemonkey on July 30, 2008
I am so totally hating on you right now! Just kidding! 🙂

I will be living at the restaurant (where my part-time job has somehow morphed into a full-time job)so that my manager can go on vacation with his family for the first time in 10 years.

Have fun shopping!
Comment by celticbuffy on July 30, 2008
lovedlovedloved six feet under! Wish I could go back and see it for the first time again.

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Comment by anne nahm on July 30, 2008
my husband wouldn’t do this for me, no matter how many blow jobs i gave him in return. have fun with the divine ms.m. i love her so.
Comment by gorillabuns on July 30, 2008
I have that Miley Cyrus song in my iPod. It is catchy. I wouldn’t ever use the word great though.

I love that you fell asleep during dinner! I do that too, but thankfully I live alone.

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Comment by Kristabella on July 30, 2008
Sounds fun!

I would like to say I am jealous of your sliding glass door and how clean it is. I have 2 labs so my door is usually covered in dog slobber or handprints…..
Comment by Ruby on July 31, 2008
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