a - 6 july 2001
From: Anne
Date: Friday, July 6, 2001 3:38 pm
Subject: I want my Mummy!
Hello, Michele!
I was deleting some old emails from this computer and I realized that I’d already sent you some of those forwards. D’oh! If I could get organized, I’d be dangerous! Speaking of which, I received a Past Due notice on my credit card bill. Apparently last month’s statement was hidden in a stack of magazines (THANKS, MOM!) and I forgot about it. I had to pay a $29 late fee. OHHH! That burns me up!! I hate wasting money like that!! You can bet when it comes again, I will send the payment that day!
Also in the "Anne’s a big slacker" department, I have missed the Mummy Returns in theatres! D’OH! I was actually planning to see it yesterday, then I thought, as I was calling the theatres to see what was playing, "If that was playing two months ago when we started emailing, I’ll bet it’s not playing now!" And it’s not! :*( I guess I’ll have to see it on video. (But it’s not the same …)
I could not believe that woman thought that you’d wrap her item for free! What goes through those people’s minds?! "Sure, well, they SELL gift wrap here, so I’ll just get them to wrap my item for FREE." And I know just the kind of haughty voice they get when you tell them what they want to hear. People keep coming in here asking for directions to other parts of the complex. I truly don’t know and I tell them that. When I point them to the directory, they usually say, "Yeah, I’ve already tried that." Then I’ll offer to let them use my phone to call. Some of them will get this edge in their voice and say a sarcastic, "Okay, thanks." It’s like, I’ve told them that I don’t know the office they’re looking for; what else can I do? Hold their hand and walk around and look with them?
I had the worst dream last night: I was doing positively obscene things with Ray. I woke up feeling very violated and slightly ashamed. Do you ever have dreams like that? I wonder, "WHERE did THAT come from?!"
On to a more pleasant subject: Angel. I actually only started watching A&B in the middle of last season. And why did I start? I had been reading reviews and episode summaries on the Internet, and I was very curious! Combine my curiosity with those dreams I kept having, and I knew I had to watch. It’s only fitting that now my Angel site will compel others to watch! (lol)
Re: email attachments. I think that’s how just how some email programs are. Hmmm. Maybe I’ll experiment a bit with my own web-based email and get back to you. One thing - have you tried cutting and pasting the image into the body of the message? (I’ve noticed in your last two emails that your flower and smiley face have appeared as attachments as well as around your name…how do you usually include those in your emails?)
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new questions - answered
have you ever joined a dating service or listed an ad in the personals?- no. I feel about that like I do about being set up with someone’s brother: that’s not very special or romantic! Talk about commercializing: "I’ll take a tall, dark, handsome man. Oh, and a side of fries." : ) I’m sure some great couples have met that way, but I’d love to just meet someone and click instantly.
are you thick-skinned or sensitive?- I’d have to say that I’m pretty sensitive. Like you, I’m not as bad as I used to be, but sometimes I’ll find myself focusing on mean things people have said to me.
Is your bedroom neat or cluttered- cluttered. I try to keep things put away, but they usually pile up first.
what is your Thanksgiving routine? Is it the same every year or is it different?- Pretty much the same.
do you write in your diary every day or just here and there?- just about everyday - some days it’s just a "to do" list.
do you belong to any record/video/book clubs?-I used to belong to the Columbia House tape club - that’s where I got most of the tapes that I have.
**recommendations**
cd - August and Everything After/ Counting Crows
movie - Sabrina (old and new versions!)
TV show - MacGyver
funny moment: From Roseanne: Becky was drunk and her friend asked about the restroom. Becky replied: "We don’t have one … we use a wok!"
NEW QUESTIONS!
If you could look like anyone famous, who would it be? Either Elle MacPherson or Elizabeth Hurley (I’m sure I’m missing someone …)
Expressions that you use frequently? "They must be on crack!" "like" "you know" "what’s that about?"
Expressions that bug you? "Where’s it at?" Rappers that are named Li’l or Big (whatever). "That’s my baby’s daddy." (Again, I’m sure there are others I’m forgetting…)
Do you have any of your old toys? I daresay that I have all of my old toys! I’m trying to remember to give away some of them to needy kids around the holidays, but I have trouble parting with them!
Are there any foods that you hated as a child but really like now? Yogurt and tomatoes. When I was a kid I thought they were so gross. Now they are two of my favorite foods. (Not together, of course!)
Do people have "yard sales" in your neighborhood? Ho boy, yes! They’re usually on the weekends and start about 6 am (!!) and they’re often over by noon!
Are you "good" with kids? Not really! I am not around many of them. (Which is okay with me!) When I was about 20, I was helping teach a kids’ class at church - then by some sick twist of fate I was the only teacher. What a disaster - they were always cutting up and frequently out of control.
When you get mad, are you a yeller or an internalize-and-cry-about-it type? I’m definitely the latter. I used to cry about those @#$@ customers at ***** all of the time - because I was so angry!
That’s about it for now. Have a great weekend! God bless!
Anne
