Back and some

by Donna on September 28th, 2006

Went to DeLorenzo’s with Lisa and Mom and Dad. The pizza tasted so good. It feels good to be back at home after such a hard day at work.

So how many people recognized Rob on Conan? Didn’t his beard look great!?! Now you know why I like to say, “Number 1, engage!”

And yes, he did mouth, “Hi Donna!” I can’t believe he even thought to think of me during such an exciting moment. I kinda have this odd hunch that he might like me a little. Of course, I could be wrong.

I am gonna post screenshots if I ever get motivated.

Hiya!

by Donna on September 27th, 2006

Rob took a day trip to NYC. He got in to see Conan O’Brien! And he was seated in the second row on the aisle! And the camera captured him! It’s on tonight so if you read this before 12:30am Eastern, watch Conan to see Rob!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beer, Boobies, and Muhammad

by Donna on September 27th, 2006

I am back from Boston. It was a very quick trip. When I checked in, I was asked how many keys I wanted. I asked for two keys because I sometimes find that hotel keys tend to demagnetize when they tumble around in my purse. At any rate, I let myself into the hotel room and immediately went to sleep. I awoke the next morning, got dressed and checked out. No need for two keys.

I am listening to LuxuriaMusic. It’s been so long since I last listened to Luxuria. What the hell has happened to it? There is an ass hogging the air! Horrible voice, whine whine whine– SHUT UP AND PLAY MUSIC!!! I logged into the chatroom to tell him to shut up but I stopped myself. I can’t be cruel which is completely unlike the German I met at the sales training yesterday. Yes, there was a German at the sales training. At lunch he sat next to me and I took the opportunity to speak to him in German since I thought it would be a nice gesture. I told him that I studied German in school and had visited the country many times. How did Ralf respond? Well, I think most people on Earth would be happy that a person was trying to speak their language and they would respond in a kind manner. They might say something like, “How many years did you study German?” Or “When was the last time you were in Germany?” I know that is how I would have responded. Of course, I am not German. Germans are inhuman. That is my only explanation. How else can one explain this response from Ralf, “You must practice your German more, it is not good.” WTF!?!?! I know that what I said might not have been 100% correct but it was definitely not horrific. Even if it was horrible, it could not have been any worse than the English spoken by cab drivers. No matter how bad their English is, I still am able to understand them. And I do so pleasantly since I am happy that they are trying. At any rate, I stayed calm and tried not to let it appear that I was shocked and hurt by Ralf’s comment. I smiled as I grabbed him by the lapels and threw him against the wall. I even let out a little giggle as I clawed his heart from his ribcage. He had no idea of the anger that swelled in my breast. Damn Germans.

At the airport, leaving for Boston, I had two tubes of lip gloss, 1 mini-bottle of lotion and a vial of breath spray confiscated by security. The very next day the liquid ban was relaxed so I would have been able to carry those items aboard the plane. Grrrrrr I miss my Sally Hanson Mauve Lip gloss.

Rob recommended I read, “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie. He said that it is a book that really helped him in sales and it might help me too. As luck would have it, I had a copy sitting on my bookshelf and I immediately started to read it. It really is a great book. The concepts are so simple, I am surprised I never realized them on my own. One of the things Dale mentions is the importance of paying genuine compliments to people. At the sales meeting, I decided I would try this out by offering a sincere compliment to the man sitting next to me.
“That is a beautiful ring!”
“Why thank you, I designed it myself and picked the stone, it’s a genuine sapphire.”
“I didn’t realize sapphires came in such a light blue shade”
“The real deep blue sapphires you see are actually fakes, a real sapphire is light blue.”
“What made you design a ring for yourself?”
“I recently went through a divorce and I no longer had my wedding ring to fiddle with so I decided I needed a new ring.”
“Well, it’s a lovely ring.”
“Look, I may be divorced but I am dating someone right now! I have a girlfriend. I am off the market”
“Darn.”
I can’t believe he thought I was hitting on him! How crazy is that?

Wildwood Sunday

by Donna on September 25th, 2006

After work today I am catching a plane to Boston. Tomorrow I spend all day in sales training. Should be fun. A book was sent to the office the other day for me to read. I haven’t even cracked it open. Guess I’ll read it on the plane and in the hotel room this evening. Yesterday Rob and I went to Irish Weekend in Wildwood. I don’t think I’ve ever been to Wildwood. It was really a nice day. After walking through the festival area and eating fish and chips and Guinness, we walked to the beach and sat in a lifeguard chair overlooking the ocean. We watched a dolphin or some type of fish swimming out in the distance.

BBQ day

by Donna on September 23rd, 2006

I spent the last few days at the farm. Last night I drove home– directly home to my parents’ house. My mom and I plotted out exactly what I would need today. What’s today? Back in July I went to my Cousin Patty’s BBQ and all of us cousins (or at least most of us) made plans to meet Sept 23 at the Donnavilla. So now I am rapidly trying to get my room cleaned! Then I must go to the grocery store and buy food! Most everyone is bringing a dish so that makes my life much easier. Still, I need to get hamburgers and hot dogs and the like.

Tomorrow, I suppose as long as the weather allows, Rob and I plan on going to the shore. There’s festivals and stuff going on so it should be fun. I do hope the weather is nice.

Yesterday evening it started. I was cold. Very very cold. I think we can safely say it’s the start of a new season. Hello turtlenecks and sweaters! Goodbye air conditioner!

Gill, look what you’ve done to me!

by Donna on September 19th, 2006

Ready Steady a Go Go: Episode Seven highlights Monkees’ songs performed by British Bands! It’s incredible stuff!

And look what I found on Youtube! I Want To Be Your Davy Jones!

Yuck

by Donna on September 19th, 2006

What is wrong with this coffee I made? It doesn’t taste right. What could I have fouled up?

Today I am spending the large percentage of my day at a seminar. Hopefully I will meet and greet many prospective customers. We shall see.

I awoke this morning at 5 and rather stay in bed waiting for my alarm to ring out, I decided to get out of bed and just start the day. Probably a good decision. I now have time to goof around. I am trying to figure if I should take the train into the city or drive. I have 2 boxes full of things I must carry and no matter what, I will struggle whether I am in my car or riding the train. The thought of trying to find parking isn’t pleasant. Maybe I can just unload everything into a suitcase. That might be a possibility.

I got an email from Stu from the Rivers Rockabilly band. He is in Spain on vacation! He wrote to tell me that had I stayed for the second set when he and the guys were performing 2 weeks ago, I would have heard them sing Oh, Donna! Just for me! How cool is that? Too bad I missed it. I don’t mind too much because Rob sings that one for me every once in awhile.

Hooray!

by Donna on September 18th, 2006

I am back online!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ouch

by Donna on September 17th, 2006

Fios has failed me. No Internet connection at all. Verizon spent days telling me it was my fault. Finally on Saturday they agreed it was something on their side and they would send a repair man over on Monday. My fingers are crossed that everything is back up and running soon. Luckily I am now working from the Philadelphia office. It’s not bad. Not bad at all. I am the only one there as of yet. On Friday, someone came down and put together a desk for me so I no longer have to prop my laptop on the window ledge.

I spent the last few days on the farm. I really love it there. Rob plays his guitar and we sing. We watch Ultraman and cruise Youtube. On Friday I played him my favorite scene from Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and he immediately grabbed his guitar and figured out how to play it and now we have added, “Sneakin’ Around with You” to our repertoire. We eat Klondike bars and make stir fry for dinner. It is hard for me to believe that we have only known each other a little over two months. It feels like we have always been together. Yesterday I met all 5 of his sisters and 2 of his 4 brothers. His oldest sister’s husband has spent the last few years lobbying to get a Vietnam War Dog Memorial built and yesterday was the unveiling of the statue. I wasn’t aware of the role of dogs in the military prior to this ceremony. It was very touching hearing about how these dogs saved and protected lives. I couldn’t help but picture little Bobo out on the front lines. I could just see him wearing a little beret and spinning in circles.

yet it happens again

by Donna on September 13th, 2006

I slept well last night. Getting a large percentage of my To Do List accomplished without a doubt aided me in relaxing and sleeping deeply. Normally I have nagging feelings over undone items that just keep me up or wake me up throughout the night. Today I will work from home the first part of the day. At 1:00 I have a meeting in Philadelphia that I will drive to and then my plan is to spend the rest of they day in the Philly office. I am just wondering if there is a chair and a phone that I can use. We shall see.

I am definitely feeling stressed. Last night as I worked on my To Do List, I popped in an episode of La Femme Nikita. In the past, whenver work became too much, I sought solice is La Femme Nikita. Something about an anti-terrorist agent caught in a secret organization that controls her resonates with me.

Tonight I am going to do my expenses. I will cross off all the items by Friday! (And hopefully not add any more items until at least next week)