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Sep 20 2007

Round or Flat?

by Mandi

I watched my first clip of The View since Whoopi joined the cast. I love Whoopi! They were discussing evolution, and Sherri (the other new member), doesn’t believe in evolution. Whoopi asks Sherri, “Is the earth flat?” And Sherri… stumbles:

It’s quite amusing to watch. I felt so sorry for her, but I loved how everyone’s reactions were not condemning of her. If she had said that while Rosie had been on the show… I shudder to think what she would have said.

The readdressed the issue on a later show, and Sherri handled it very well.

Sherri Shepherd Reponds to the World Is Flat
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I think her “excuse” is perfectly plausible, and I could have done the same thing!

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Sep 19 2007

College Humor Prank War

by Mandi

Streeter and Amir from College Humor have been pranking each other for awhile now. You can see videos of all 6 pranks (so far) here. I haven’t laughed so much in one sitting in awhile! Seriously, my tummy hurts from laughing so much. These guys really know how to raise the stakes in a prank war (although I think the last one was kind of mean).

Watch them all and try not to roll out of your chair laughing!

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Sep 19 2007

Avast, matey!

by Mandi

‘Tis September 19th! That means it’s International Talk Like a Pirate Day!

We’re having fun in me office t’day. And swab th’ deck! Fire the cannons! ‘Tis a great way t’ get lots o’ good laughs in when. Hoist th’ mainsail!..especially when you’ve had tension headaches everyday this week. Pass th’ grog! Walk the plank!

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Sep 18 2007

Update on Grandaddy

by Mandi

He’s still in ICU, but they took the ventilator out yesterday morning. He’s been alert and awake (as much as he can be while still on pain meds). Last night my brother told me that they’re planning to keep him in ICU for a few more days and then move him to a regular room for a week or so. The incision from his surgery runs nearly the length of his torso. His pain is pretty bad, especially when he coughs (he has emphysema). They haven’t had him up out of bed yet, and I don’t imagine they will until he’s out of ICU, but I’m not sure.

There are several family members staying with my Grandma so she’s not alone in the waiting room up there all day. I wish I could be there, but I can’t. My brother, bless his heart, is giving me daily updates and passing messages along for me since I can’t be there.

I can’t wait to go home in December.

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Sep 17 2007

Stumbled Monday

by Mandi

It’s a very short one this week…sorry, guys!

Find out what the 8 “manliest” musicals are.

See hidden character in people.

Watch free online movies.

See the Monty Python video wall.

Find out what happens when you put 6 Bic lighters in a blender.

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Sep 16 2007

In Theory

by Mandi

Brody has a great post about what he really believes versus what he believes in theory.

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Sep 16 2007

Aneurysm

by Mandi

I got a phone call this morning (three, actually) because my grandaddy was in surgery. Apparantly he’d been in pain for several days and my grandma finally got him to go to the ER at 5am this morning. The pain must have been horrible if she got him to go to the ER – he’s a stubborn old coot. They found an aneurysm in his abdomen. He made it through the surgery okay, but they’re keeping him in ICU for the next several days to make sure that everything remains okay. It hadn’t burst yet (thankfully, because if it had, he more than likely wouldn’t have made it).

I’m still freaked out.

I’m very close to all of my grandparents. But grandaddy and I have a special bond that I can’t explain to anyone else. The thought of him being sick or not being here makes my chest hurt so fiercely.

I hate living 2000 miles away from everyone in my family.

Is it worth it?

I love my job, and honestly, it’s the only reason I still live in CO. I miss the South. I miss my family. But I do love my job, and that’s such a rare thing.

But is it worth it?

You know the saying you don’t know what you have until it’s gone? Well it’s true. I’ve always loved my family a great deal. They’ve always been a huge part of my life. But living in Colorado – 2000 miles away and unable to be there for family occasions or when someone gets sick – it really shows you how much you have. This didn’t happen so much the first time I lived here – but that was because I came out here for school and knew that one day I’d be going home. This time, I moved out here for keeps. Except I keep wanting to go home.

This song is for my grandaddy – “The Last of a Dying Breed”

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Sep 14 2007

Seth Green’s Fantastic Response

by Mandi

Oh man, I was nearly in tears I was laughing so hard! If you haven’t heard of Chris Crocker and his impassioned plea for everyone to “Leave Britney Alone!” then you’ve been living under a rock. Seth Green’s take is hilarious…

“You’re gonna have to go through me! And I am tough to go through cuz I’m tangible…”

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Sep 13 2007

Making Me

by Mandi

I’ve finally got the guts (I think) to do some things I’ve always wanted to do but didn’t – because I was afraid of what people would think of me. I started my “transformation” when I got my nose pierced last October, and now it’s time to continue.

I’m a beautiful woman. I may be large, but I’m still beautiful. But I don’t feel it most of the time. And you can tell I don’t by the way I make myself look everyday – I rarely wear makeup, and my usual clothing choice is a large t-shirt and jeans (even to work). I see big women who are gorgeous all the time, and I wonder what’s so different between them and me. The answer is simple – confidence. They love how they look and they make themselves beautiful, everyday.

So. I’m looking at new hair and a tattoo! Yes, Mandi Kaye with a tattoo. Shocking, I know.

What do you think?

This is Melissa, from Superchick. I love her hair. But I’m afraid of the bold color, of course. I may do something similar, only with blonde instead of pink (or blue or purple). But I really like the pink.And this is concept for the tattoo I’ve designed for myself, to go on the inside of my right ankle. It’s pretty primitive, and the actual tattoo would flow better and just look better than my rendition here.

Thoughts? Suggestions? Anyone just want to tell me I’m just plain crazy? That’s okay, too. But these are things I want to do to make myself happy with myself. So I’ll do them. At least… I think I will.