Sooo, as part of my Bachelor's degree I had to take linguistics. And if you don't know, that's all about the breakdown of language. My teacher freakin' LOVED language and language studies. So she had all sorts of amusing little anecdotes and such. During lecture about affixes one day she waxed philosophical about one suffix in particular.
"-let"
As in piglet or droplet or booklet. In those words it's added to give the meaning of "small version." Or something similar. Then she mentioned there's the word pamphlet which just throws the whole thing off. Because what is a pamph???
So she declared that she is trying to coin words with "-let" as the suffix. Her favorite is the word "manlet." She was seriously proud when she described her 20 year old son as a manlet. A manlet would be the over-eighteen boy that is technically a man, but lives at home and does not do other "grown up" things like supporting himself and such. Her son hated the term, big surprise. But she loved it, and used manlet as often as possible.
I didn't particularly have a special love of that class, but I love throwing that suffix around now. I use manlet a lot, especially when describing my nephew when he's all pimped out. My other favorite is "thuglet." You know those high school kids who think they're tough with their sideways hats, baggy pants, and general air of... dare I say, retarded thuggishness? Yeah, they're thuglets. My husband also gave me a term which I will not be using here due to its potential to offend some people. Funny, I just don't want to alienate any readers of my blog.
It's easy to throw a suffix onto a word, but the word has to be usable. So I wanted to challenge you, my readers, to come up with some new words for "-let." And leave them in my comments. Can you make one that will stick?
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
Socks
So my nephew has been staying with me the past few nights again. And yesterday he totally cracked me up.
First, you have to know - the kid loves his socks. I buy him random little cartoon socks all the time. My mom does the same. And he coordinates his socks. He has a pair of Buzz Lightyear shoes, guess what socks he wears with them? Same goes for the Lightning McQueen shoes.
So yesterday he was wearing his Buzz socks and shoes with his Batman pajamas until I told him it was time for a shower. Well, I walked in his room and found... three crumpled pairs of socks.
Me: "Were you wearing all of these right now?"
He just smiled. And told me that the two pair of Batman socks underneath were for his Batman pajamas.
So when he was dressed again I asked him to put the socks back on for some pics...
So here's Buzz Lightyear coming off... to reveal Batman pair #1.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
For gits and shiggles...
You know you love the title... you'll have to thank my cousin Tony for it. Anyhow, came across this in someone's blog today and I know I've done it before, but I haven't done it since I got married or moved. Which affects some of the names. I personally believe I have the best soap opera name ever now.
1. My Gangsta Name is Ashizzle (first 3 letters of your name, plus izzle)... I guess I just have the right name for gangsta-ness
2. My Detective Name is Yellow Snake(favorite color and animal)... kinda boring, I know
3. My Soap Opera Name is Elizabeth Valentine (Middle name and current street)... she sounds like someone who's been married at least five times, no kids, and totally goes for younger men
4. My Star Wars name is Briassey (first 3 of last name, first 2 of first name, last 3 of mom's maiden name)... haha, my name has "ass" in it
5. My Superhero Name: Black Malibu (2nd favorite color and favorite drink)... so you could argue this one because I don't drink Malibu straight, but whatev
So if you've never done this one, do it. It's just for fun.
1. My Gangsta Name is Ashizzle (first 3 letters of your name, plus izzle)... I guess I just have the right name for gangsta-ness
2. My Detective Name is Yellow Snake(favorite color and animal)... kinda boring, I know
3. My Soap Opera Name is Elizabeth Valentine (Middle name and current street)... she sounds like someone who's been married at least five times, no kids, and totally goes for younger men
4. My Star Wars name is Briassey (first 3 of last name, first 2 of first name, last 3 of mom's maiden name)... haha, my name has "ass" in it
5. My Superhero Name: Black Malibu (2nd favorite color and favorite drink)... so you could argue this one because I don't drink Malibu straight, but whatev
So if you've never done this one, do it. It's just for fun.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Follow up for the ladies
So my friend "Mal" raised a point. I did make it sound like a lot of guys don't get the girl. But that's not entirely true.
The types I mentioned are susceptible to the same thing any human being is susceptible to: maturity. I know, you're thinking, "Boys get mature?! You're a rotten liar!" But it's true! My musician got over himself and got married. He's even got kids now.
The one my mom hated? After multiple heartbreaks (can't say he didn't deserve them) he's finally getting married. Well, at least he's closer to the wedding date than he was with his previous engagements. But it looks like this is finally the right girl for him (yes, I still talk to him).
I already mentioned that when you date down the guy might be worth keeping around. So I'll leave it at that.
Makeover guy... well if he doesn't have the balls to stand up to you and you actually like that, then I guess you could keep him. But I would wonder why you would want to! There are also the guys that resist completely - you could end up liking that. Then there are the in between guys. Like my hubby. He hasn't changed much, but he does wear flip flops and polos more than he did when we met. Of course I'm not sure he owned flip flops or polos when we met... point is, he changed just a tiny bit. But he'd die before letting me make him over completely. And I like that. Because his laid back mannerisms have rubbed off on me too. So anyway, makeover guy has potential.
The hot guy who knows it is a hit or miss. Some of them grow up and realize they don't want to be that nasty fifty-year-old that still hits bars for women. They take patience though. They're so used to being man-whores that the flirting and non-consideration of the real world (not the show BTW) can take a while to disappear. But they can be worth it. Although I don't know any that ended up being worth it. Wait... nope, don't know any.
And there's your follow-up. So are any of you asking what kind of guy you should keep? Well, I told you that some of these types can stick around. But there is no guaranteed good guy. I don't know you well enough to tell you exactly who to date. The family you were raised with makes a huge difference. But for me, I can tell you that the biggest thing when I was dating Tim was the fact that he so easily fit into my family. I'm seriously close with my family so that was super important. I never worried about leaving him in the room with my dad and uncle because he could sit there and b.s. right along with them.
So if I could tell you one thing, maybe it's that you should decide what is really super important. And I don't mean making a list, that never worked for anyone I know. Because most of the time those lists are made at an entirely too young and idealistic age. So how often are you going to find a guy that meets every requirement of a girl who still thinks she's a princess? Just look at the guys you dated and take note of the qualities that didn't work for you. Avoid that in the future.
There's no way anyone would ever call dating easy. And there's no way that the perspective of a complete stranger is going to solve all your dating problems. But hey, I try. And if for some reason something I said clicks and leads to you getting married, let me know. I like ego boosts.
The types I mentioned are susceptible to the same thing any human being is susceptible to: maturity. I know, you're thinking, "Boys get mature?! You're a rotten liar!" But it's true! My musician got over himself and got married. He's even got kids now.
The one my mom hated? After multiple heartbreaks (can't say he didn't deserve them) he's finally getting married. Well, at least he's closer to the wedding date than he was with his previous engagements. But it looks like this is finally the right girl for him (yes, I still talk to him).
I already mentioned that when you date down the guy might be worth keeping around. So I'll leave it at that.
Makeover guy... well if he doesn't have the balls to stand up to you and you actually like that, then I guess you could keep him. But I would wonder why you would want to! There are also the guys that resist completely - you could end up liking that. Then there are the in between guys. Like my hubby. He hasn't changed much, but he does wear flip flops and polos more than he did when we met. Of course I'm not sure he owned flip flops or polos when we met... point is, he changed just a tiny bit. But he'd die before letting me make him over completely. And I like that. Because his laid back mannerisms have rubbed off on me too. So anyway, makeover guy has potential.
The hot guy who knows it is a hit or miss. Some of them grow up and realize they don't want to be that nasty fifty-year-old that still hits bars for women. They take patience though. They're so used to being man-whores that the flirting and non-consideration of the real world (not the show BTW) can take a while to disappear. But they can be worth it. Although I don't know any that ended up being worth it. Wait... nope, don't know any.
And there's your follow-up. So are any of you asking what kind of guy you should keep? Well, I told you that some of these types can stick around. But there is no guaranteed good guy. I don't know you well enough to tell you exactly who to date. The family you were raised with makes a huge difference. But for me, I can tell you that the biggest thing when I was dating Tim was the fact that he so easily fit into my family. I'm seriously close with my family so that was super important. I never worried about leaving him in the room with my dad and uncle because he could sit there and b.s. right along with them.
So if I could tell you one thing, maybe it's that you should decide what is really super important. And I don't mean making a list, that never worked for anyone I know. Because most of the time those lists are made at an entirely too young and idealistic age. So how often are you going to find a guy that meets every requirement of a girl who still thinks she's a princess? Just look at the guys you dated and take note of the qualities that didn't work for you. Avoid that in the future.
There's no way anyone would ever call dating easy. And there's no way that the perspective of a complete stranger is going to solve all your dating problems. But hey, I try. And if for some reason something I said clicks and leads to you getting married, let me know. I like ego boosts.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Ladies... I have something to say to you.
So a couple years back I was going through this phase where everyone I knew was coming to me with relationship stuff. One friend in particular constantly asked me for help, advice, the right things to say... you get the idea. Now I didn't mind it. I began to joke about writing a book. I still may one day, but we'll see.
Anyhow, the book idea was mainly at the encouragement of my dear friend. She made me feel like a genius every time I gave her an idea. I freakin' love that girl. I told her I would dedicate it to her.
Now this isn't a book (obviously), but a section that I had semi-planned occurred to me tonight and I thought I should share some of it. So here we go.
Ladies, these are some of the men you really should date before you get married.
*Disclaimer: I did not necessarily date all these, but if I did and one sounds like you know him, don't tell him please. I don't need any whiners around here.*
Every girl should date a musician. Really. Chances of you dating a musician with some success are slim, so go for the guy trying to start a band, or already playing music in some type of setting. That could be a guy playing in coffee shops, open mic shows, or even his church group. Wanna know why you should date one? Any guy who's heavy into his music is going to be super passionate. I'm not talking strictly sex here. They tend to be poetic (you will never hear your eyes described the way a musician describes them). If you get the chance, date a singer. Because there is nothing that compares to a guy singing a song just for you at the end of a date... okay wait, I got distracted. Be prepared for this to go nowhere though. Unless you find a guy who is just about ready to quit his dream, he'll be flaky and more committed to his "image" than he is to you. He's all about his stage presence and the fact that chicks dig it. So summary: date the singer, let him serenade you, don't get attached. Oh, and if you ask him to write a song for you, be prepared to hear this excuse: "I did that once before, and the relationship went bad. I just can't do it again right now." I swear you'll hear a version of that.
Every girl should "date down." Forgive me for sounding like a snob, but you know what I mean. Date the guy who thinks you're totally unattainable. He will worship you because he'll know he's dating up. Simple math, right? Don't just pick the first guy who comes along; at least find someone you have something in common with. You may actually discover that this guy is worth keeping around. So listen: someone who will worship you for being the hotter one in the relationship.
Alright, I have a term for this next guy. Find a makeover guy. Ya know the one that you like, but he could use an image change? You'll date him without the makeover you're dying to give him, but the makeover would make you two look so fab next to each other! So find the guy, start dating him, then take him shopping. Make it look like a trip for you. And happen to pick out some stuff that you think "will look soooo good on him." Cosmo will try to give you all kinds of ways to "change your man." If you want to follow that, do it. But here's the trick: if he lets you totally make him over then you need to ditch him. No, I'm not heartless for saying that, listen. If he is willing to become this completely different person (in the shallow sense that a makeover gives) then his testicles haven't dropped yet and he's not nearly man enough to tell people no. Seriously, I dated a guy who let me make him over. Total mama's boy. And while it can be nice to have someone that will essentially let you boss him around, it gets old quick. I promise.
Now bear with me when I mention this next guy because I know some girls will disagree. You need to date the hot guy who knows he's hot. At least one. Sometimes this guy falls into the musician category. To that I say, great! Two birds with one stone! So, the cocky hot guy will be the best accessory you can get. He's usually a jerk, but he's really current on the hotspots in town and he knows how to have a good time. You'll have fun with him and hit some of the best parties/clubs/etc. Just don't get invested, because it takes the right woman to make this guy commit. He's more likely to blow kisses at the mirror than at you. And really, when you look at pictures of your exes, don't you want to have one ex that your girlfriends are totally jealous about? Admit it, you do.
This next guy sounds about as crazy as my previous suggestion, but I have a reason. Date the guy that your parents hate. And I recommend this one shortly out of high school. Because let's face it, most people rebel when they graduate and turn eighteen. So what better way to rebel than dating the guy that your parents don't like you with? Now I am NOT encouraging a guy who beats you, deals drugs, or anything else illegal. Date a guy that rubs your parents the wrong way from day one. Bonus points if your friends don't like him much either. So you're thinking I'm crazy, but listen. As you date this guy, you will realize your parents might actually be right about stuff. I had that experience. First guy I dated after high school. He was older and pretty much a jerk. But did I listen to my parents? Or my friends? Nope. And guess what? After I broke up with him, I valued the opinions of my closest friends a lot more. You need that wake up call to realize that maybe others see the things you don't.
So yeah, this blog sounds nuts, but think about it. Dating is a learning experience, right? Unless you're one of the few that marries your high school sweetheart. I just wanted to throw this out there because for some reason it struck me tonight. Enjoy, and if you take issue with what I said, hit me up. It may make for another great blog...
Anyhow, the book idea was mainly at the encouragement of my dear friend. She made me feel like a genius every time I gave her an idea. I freakin' love that girl. I told her I would dedicate it to her.
Now this isn't a book (obviously), but a section that I had semi-planned occurred to me tonight and I thought I should share some of it. So here we go.
Ladies, these are some of the men you really should date before you get married.
*Disclaimer: I did not necessarily date all these, but if I did and one sounds like you know him, don't tell him please. I don't need any whiners around here.*
Every girl should date a musician. Really. Chances of you dating a musician with some success are slim, so go for the guy trying to start a band, or already playing music in some type of setting. That could be a guy playing in coffee shops, open mic shows, or even his church group. Wanna know why you should date one? Any guy who's heavy into his music is going to be super passionate. I'm not talking strictly sex here. They tend to be poetic (you will never hear your eyes described the way a musician describes them). If you get the chance, date a singer. Because there is nothing that compares to a guy singing a song just for you at the end of a date... okay wait, I got distracted. Be prepared for this to go nowhere though. Unless you find a guy who is just about ready to quit his dream, he'll be flaky and more committed to his "image" than he is to you. He's all about his stage presence and the fact that chicks dig it. So summary: date the singer, let him serenade you, don't get attached. Oh, and if you ask him to write a song for you, be prepared to hear this excuse: "I did that once before, and the relationship went bad. I just can't do it again right now." I swear you'll hear a version of that.
Every girl should "date down." Forgive me for sounding like a snob, but you know what I mean. Date the guy who thinks you're totally unattainable. He will worship you because he'll know he's dating up. Simple math, right? Don't just pick the first guy who comes along; at least find someone you have something in common with. You may actually discover that this guy is worth keeping around. So listen: someone who will worship you for being the hotter one in the relationship.
Alright, I have a term for this next guy. Find a makeover guy. Ya know the one that you like, but he could use an image change? You'll date him without the makeover you're dying to give him, but the makeover would make you two look so fab next to each other! So find the guy, start dating him, then take him shopping. Make it look like a trip for you. And happen to pick out some stuff that you think "will look soooo good on him." Cosmo will try to give you all kinds of ways to "change your man." If you want to follow that, do it. But here's the trick: if he lets you totally make him over then you need to ditch him. No, I'm not heartless for saying that, listen. If he is willing to become this completely different person (in the shallow sense that a makeover gives) then his testicles haven't dropped yet and he's not nearly man enough to tell people no. Seriously, I dated a guy who let me make him over. Total mama's boy. And while it can be nice to have someone that will essentially let you boss him around, it gets old quick. I promise.
Now bear with me when I mention this next guy because I know some girls will disagree. You need to date the hot guy who knows he's hot. At least one. Sometimes this guy falls into the musician category. To that I say, great! Two birds with one stone! So, the cocky hot guy will be the best accessory you can get. He's usually a jerk, but he's really current on the hotspots in town and he knows how to have a good time. You'll have fun with him and hit some of the best parties/clubs/etc. Just don't get invested, because it takes the right woman to make this guy commit. He's more likely to blow kisses at the mirror than at you. And really, when you look at pictures of your exes, don't you want to have one ex that your girlfriends are totally jealous about? Admit it, you do.
This next guy sounds about as crazy as my previous suggestion, but I have a reason. Date the guy that your parents hate. And I recommend this one shortly out of high school. Because let's face it, most people rebel when they graduate and turn eighteen. So what better way to rebel than dating the guy that your parents don't like you with? Now I am NOT encouraging a guy who beats you, deals drugs, or anything else illegal. Date a guy that rubs your parents the wrong way from day one. Bonus points if your friends don't like him much either. So you're thinking I'm crazy, but listen. As you date this guy, you will realize your parents might actually be right about stuff. I had that experience. First guy I dated after high school. He was older and pretty much a jerk. But did I listen to my parents? Or my friends? Nope. And guess what? After I broke up with him, I valued the opinions of my closest friends a lot more. You need that wake up call to realize that maybe others see the things you don't.
So yeah, this blog sounds nuts, but think about it. Dating is a learning experience, right? Unless you're one of the few that marries your high school sweetheart. I just wanted to throw this out there because for some reason it struck me tonight. Enjoy, and if you take issue with what I said, hit me up. It may make for another great blog...
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Really PETA? Really??
Now I'm not some savage person who kills things for no reason. I've never hunted, but I most likely will in the next few years. I'm married to a man who hunts. Yes it's ridiculous when people do things like dog fighting and such. But PETA just needs to go.
http://perezhilton.com/2008-07-23-peta-vs-batman
Above is a blurb from Perez Hilton. About how PETA has beef with the new Batman flick. All I can say is ricockulous. Because if a dog was attacking them they would just let it feed on their wimpy flesh right?
Actually, PETA nutjobs probably taste bad.
http://perezhilton.com/2008-07-23-peta-vs-batman
Above is a blurb from Perez Hilton. About how PETA has beef with the new Batman flick. All I can say is ricockulous. Because if a dog was attacking them they would just let it feed on their wimpy flesh right?
Actually, PETA nutjobs probably taste bad.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Movies
So we came home from our vacation on Friday. And Tim still had three days off. So we didn't want to just sit around without anything to look forward to. So we went to the movies. Three days in a row. Yay! I love movies!
Friday night we found out that one of the theaters here in town is $3 shows. All the time. So we checked out what they were showing. Iron Man! We were seriously lagging (not to mention slightly busy being newlyweds and finishing school) and hadn't seen it yet. So we were super stoked to find out it was showing for three bucks. Saturday we woke up late, hung out, then went to an afternoon show. And can I just tell ya... LOVED it. I kind of love Robert Downey Jr. now. Even though he was every feminist's nightmare in that movie. He was hilarious. And pretty stinkin' nice to look at. I also know it was good because normally I don't particularly enjoy Gweneth Paltrow, but she didn't bug me in this movie. I feel like the big battle could have been bigger, but oh well. So yeah, we caught our movie and came home happy.
Sunday we decided to see Hellboy 2. We both loved the first one. So we went to another afternoon one (gotta save money where we can). Great movie. Even if I did have to give the death look to the family behind me that let their kid kick my chair five or six times. I think the kid was scared when they left after the movie. I'm scary to little ones... anyway. Yes, movie was awesome. I was kind of hoping that we would get a glimpse of **SPOILERS** the little spawn of Hellboy. But oh well. I've gotta say Guillermo Del Toro is a super crazy, super talented man. You know he had fun coming up with all those monsters. Although the elf-people-things were ugly. Not even a normal ugly, but ugly enough that I kind of hated them. What was funny was that their look, language, weapons, everything, reminded me of the elves in LOTR. Tim said the same thing. But overall, loved the movie. Must buy it when it comes out.
Today... *glorious sound of angels singing* The Dark Knight. I've been stoked for this since... a long time. I heart Christian Bale. Oh so much. He's totally the best Batman ever. Throw in the super smooth Michael Caine and what is supposed to be the best performance Ledger ever gave, and I was so ready to go. We waited until today hoping it would be less crowded. And it totally worked. There was a group of five little teenage turds that laughed more than necessary, made a couple comments that were just audible enough to irritate... I gladly would have choked those asshats out, but the interference was minimal enough that I didn't have to do anything that would get me in trouble. Anywho, it was so awesome. No dull moments, and the last part was so freakin' intense I'm not totally sure I even blinked. I think I may have been thinking too much, because even moments where Ledger was supposed to make you laugh were only eliciting a smile from me. I wasn't sure how I would feel watching his last completed movie. And yeah, I was a little upset seeing his name with the dedication/memorial thing in the credits. But wow. I told Tim and another friend that I need to see it a few more times to even get every theme and message that were thrown in there. And I probably will see it again, but I might wait for the $3 shows.
So what's next? Well, I'll be waiting for plenty to be at the $3 theater. Like the kid movies that I didn't see. I'd like to take my nephew to Wall-E. I told my brother and cousin that we would go see Step Brothers. Because that's what we do with Will Ferrell movies, go as a group and laugh our asses off.
So that's it. Now that the big superhero movies are out of the way, I can feel the end of summer sneaking up on us. And it's depressing. But I'm gonna enjoy the rest of it. Who else is up for some good times?
Friday night we found out that one of the theaters here in town is $3 shows. All the time. So we checked out what they were showing. Iron Man! We were seriously lagging (not to mention slightly busy being newlyweds and finishing school) and hadn't seen it yet. So we were super stoked to find out it was showing for three bucks. Saturday we woke up late, hung out, then went to an afternoon show. And can I just tell ya... LOVED it. I kind of love Robert Downey Jr. now. Even though he was every feminist's nightmare in that movie. He was hilarious. And pretty stinkin' nice to look at. I also know it was good because normally I don't particularly enjoy Gweneth Paltrow, but she didn't bug me in this movie. I feel like the big battle could have been bigger, but oh well. So yeah, we caught our movie and came home happy.
Sunday we decided to see Hellboy 2. We both loved the first one. So we went to another afternoon one (gotta save money where we can). Great movie. Even if I did have to give the death look to the family behind me that let their kid kick my chair five or six times. I think the kid was scared when they left after the movie. I'm scary to little ones... anyway. Yes, movie was awesome. I was kind of hoping that we would get a glimpse of **SPOILERS** the little spawn of Hellboy. But oh well. I've gotta say Guillermo Del Toro is a super crazy, super talented man. You know he had fun coming up with all those monsters. Although the elf-people-things were ugly. Not even a normal ugly, but ugly enough that I kind of hated them. What was funny was that their look, language, weapons, everything, reminded me of the elves in LOTR. Tim said the same thing. But overall, loved the movie. Must buy it when it comes out.
Today... *glorious sound of angels singing* The Dark Knight. I've been stoked for this since... a long time. I heart Christian Bale. Oh so much. He's totally the best Batman ever. Throw in the super smooth Michael Caine and what is supposed to be the best performance Ledger ever gave, and I was so ready to go. We waited until today hoping it would be less crowded. And it totally worked. There was a group of five little teenage turds that laughed more than necessary, made a couple comments that were just audible enough to irritate... I gladly would have choked those asshats out, but the interference was minimal enough that I didn't have to do anything that would get me in trouble. Anywho, it was so awesome. No dull moments, and the last part was so freakin' intense I'm not totally sure I even blinked. I think I may have been thinking too much, because even moments where Ledger was supposed to make you laugh were only eliciting a smile from me. I wasn't sure how I would feel watching his last completed movie. And yeah, I was a little upset seeing his name with the dedication/memorial thing in the credits. But wow. I told Tim and another friend that I need to see it a few more times to even get every theme and message that were thrown in there. And I probably will see it again, but I might wait for the $3 shows.
So what's next? Well, I'll be waiting for plenty to be at the $3 theater. Like the kid movies that I didn't see. I'd like to take my nephew to Wall-E. I told my brother and cousin that we would go see Step Brothers. Because that's what we do with Will Ferrell movies, go as a group and laugh our asses off.
So that's it. Now that the big superhero movies are out of the way, I can feel the end of summer sneaking up on us. And it's depressing. But I'm gonna enjoy the rest of it. Who else is up for some good times?
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