So this house got sold out from under my feet. And by “under my feet” I mean, I still can’t afford anything more than a refrigerator box, and I just admired it from afar (via the internet) but felt me and the house had a kinship unlike anything else the world has ever seen, even though I never saw it in person except when I creepily drove by it five times moving three miles per hour. But that’s in the past. Here is my current house of obsession:
I even saw it in person this time! Inside and out! Because my new thing is to go to open houses because they’re fun and give me lots of ideas for what I could potentially afford millions of years down the line when houses are obsolete and most people are living in underwater bubble cities. But isn’t it gorgeous? The hardwood floors are so shiny! And you see that picture with the bed? And that other picture with the rocker? Those are both the master bedroom. It’s huge and would be perfect for my office! There are also two more bedrooms upstairs and that room with the red furniture is an addition they put on in the back and it’s super private and cozy. But if I had it I would paint it a darker color to make it even cozier. And there’s even a totally finished basement! Oh, did I mention the pool? It has a pool. The only bad thing is that the back yard is up against a highway, but who goes outside these days anyway? And the owners are leaving their 4 built-in air conditioners so I wouldn’t even have to open the windows! But there’s still that little thing about not being able to afford anything. So I’m thinking that I’ll buy it and rent out all the rooms I won’t need to Puntabulous readers and we’ll set up webcams all over the place and start a naughty website to offset the costs. THE END.
The cake is a lie is from the game Portal. Simple concept, lots of fun. It translates to: “your promised reward is merely a fictitious motivator”.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=the+cake+is+a+lie
Chris: Get blogging! You had fun and he likes your blog. *crosses fingers*.
Tam: Well, I think this may be the darkside and we have been said to have cookies. The cookies better not be a lie.
Cupcakes are good, but I like mine cold.
I’m like Captain Obscure today. Did anyone understand my Bono comment about #1 vs. #2 or is it just me again.
It’s lonely out here.
john: Aren’t all cupcakes cold? Otherwise the icing melts and gets runny. Or do you mean refrigerated, not merely room temp? I’m sure Chris can stick one in the fridge for you. But cookies are good too. How about a cupcake with a cookie stuck on top. An oreo. Mmmmmm. I seem to need some sugar today.
Your comment ninja status is slipping john. I was cluelss so didn’t comment and let you think I was laughing off-line at your wit.
I didn’t understand the Bono comment either. Sorry john. But I love cold cake!
Have you heard about that CBS series debuting this summer about a group of detectives that solve older crimes having to do with desserts? It’s called “Cold Cake.”
ba-dum-bum-chsh
“Look at me still talking when there is science still to do”
See, it is lonely out here.
The Bono comment was from a South Park episode where they claimed he was made of rather than just full of shit (that’s merde for you Tam!). (Shut up! I didn’t say it was as funny comment!).
Tam: I like my cupcakes, and cake in general, cold, as in from the fridge rather than just room temp. I appreciate the effort put into me thinking you are laughing off line, but I was convinced the only sound I heard was crickets chirping.
GoKitty: Yaaaaaay!
I like cold cake, and room temp and warm. Sigh. Okay, not so much warm. There is an amazing resturant in Winnipeg called Baked Expectations. They have about 15 kinds of cheesecake and about 20 other kinds of cake (all fairly cold). I lived in apartment behind that restaurant for a year. Take out for dinner was sugary chocolatey bliss? Ohhh yeahhh.
And well done throwing in a French swear word john.
Portal has one of the best endings while being simple and not having a 20 minute cutscene. The song is very catchy and cute and I always recommend the game to anyone who is looking for a non-hardcore game.
Here are the end credits
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RthZgszykLs
J’essaye Tam.
Tam: My recent employer funded trips have revealed my love of carrot cake.
I’ve got to get my own computer. Sharing with Mr. M while he works from home is not cutting it! : (.
Marktabulous – love it!
Tam – all this talk of cake. Now I must have some. You are evil.
Unrelated question: I changed my avatar, can anyone see the new pic?
Michelle M: Tam’s not evil, she is just tattooed that way. (not really)
john: all i see is a bunny
john et al: You have to “clear your cache” and refresh and then you can see the new avatars. Ryan taught me that I think. I see your new bunny. Adorable, love those floppy ears. Mine has hardly any ears.
Ryan: Carrot cake. Mmmmmmm. Jobs are good for something besides stress and annoyance.
Oh and I AM evil john, I just try to hide it until a key moment and then spring it on people.
Michelle: Get a little netbook like I bought (on Craig’s recommendation). I can’t believe I used to share a computer with my daughter. How did we function with one? Its small but easy to move around and great for sitting on the couch and surfing or reading.
I freakin’ HATE the blocker at work…I STILL couldn’t get onto here there. So, I missed all the comments about the drunken phone call I got, what Mark and I talked about, Dave S.’s…well, humor, I guess, Tam lunch and everything else!!! Stupid work Internet blocker!!!!
I should have a post later this evening about the drunken phone call. *snicker* it was awesome. I laughed nearly all the way through it. Still laughing now. teehee….
HUGS…
Shhh, don’t tell Craiggers, but the “drunken call” post is up at my blog. *snicker*
HUGS…
Craig: Until your phone company adapts this technology to your telephone handset, maybe you should stick to email, and let the mail goggles on your acct on gmail save you from future exposure.
Just a thought.
T-shirt, mesh shorts, and black socks…………….I LOVE YOU CRAIG!
Mark: Get in line…
(I tried to comment on your site, Polt, but it REJECTED me. I’m dissed by the Palace!)
So DaveS, what was your phone call from Craig like?
(And Craig, if you’re reading this, time for bed!)
Xi_Heather: Yeah, Polt’s comment thing rejected me too. I have a guess as to why…but we can talk about that in person without cluttering Craig’s comment space. I was able to post by selecting the “Name/URL” option, typing in whatever screenname I want, and then… well, maybe those get moderated, but still go through.
And yes, Dave S, we all want to know. Unless you were too, uh, embroiled in your own birthday revelry last night to have a reliable memory today…. In which case, make sh*t up. We’ll love it.
john – your bunny is almost as cute as tipsy Craig.
(and Craig – just say reading Twilight is “research” for becoming a bestselling author. Gotta know the trends and whatnot).
TwoPi said “sh*t”……tee hee.
It doesn’t take much to entertain me.
I think TwoPi and Heather are too pure and innocent, hence the rejection by the Palace. It was for their own protection.
Well I DO have the “innocent detection” software active for the Palace. Keeps the prepubescents out. And TwoPi and Heather as well, apparently.
HUGS…
Update on the house: I saw it again, and was able to see a lot of the flaws I missed at the open house. And there’s still that whole money thing. So yeah, I’m not making an offer. Gonna try and pay off more student loans and not go to any more open houses because it makes me sad when I can’t actually get them.