Twitter

No, I haven't joined Twitter. And guess what? I probably won't, ever. There was a time that I seriously considered it. But like the early days of Myspace, where I was worried that it would say something like "Alison has zero friends", I was concerned that nobody would "follow me" on Twitter. That would make me feel like a big dork! Haha. Beyond that, I didn't really feel like I actually NEEDED to have such instant updates on people. To paraphrase something that Whoopi Goldberg said on the View recently, I don't need to know everytime someone goes to the bathroom. No matter how close a friendship we may have!

I have realized in recent weeks, however, that there's another reason to avoid Twitter. It has become overly mainstream. Now call me a tech elitist (please do, I'd love it! Haha), but honestly, do I need to jump on the massive bandwagon now that EVERYONE has? I am getting really tired of hearing that someone has joined Twitter and we should follow them. Do I care to get constant updates from CNN? Nope.

Thinking about Twitter has made me wonder what kind of things I would post if I did, indeed, use it. I mean, my life is rather mundane, most days. Here are some examples that I have come up with... things that I could have Twittered the last couple days:

* Alison is at work and really needs some coffee.
* Alison is cleaning her bathroom.
* Alison is at Costco with Ingrid.
* Alison is woefully behind on episodes of "ER" on Tivo.
* Alison went running for the first time in a month.
* Alison is going to owe the IRS this year.
* Alison needs a new cell phone.
* Alison is vacuuming.
* Alison hates the new Facebook.
* Alison is dancing around to Ace of Base.
* Alison wants to break the diet with McDonalds.
* Alison is quilting.
* Alison loves NCIS.
* Alison is at Costco, again.

See? Who needs THAT in their life?! Haha. I can only imagine if there was an automatic Twittering of what we do at work... "Alison is handing out narcotics like they were M&Ms"... "Alison is kinda grossed out by her patient". The possibilities are endless. :)

It might be funny to read Smokey's tweets, though...

Back in Seattle

I am back in Seattle after a trip to PA over the weekend for Andy & Kelly's wedding reception. We got back to my apartment about 12:30 am (this morning, technically) and then poor Rob had to drive back to Issaquah (another 25 minutes or so) so he could sleep and then go to work this morning! He must be exhausted! But I don't have to go back to work until Thursday, so I am enjoying my vacation time today. :)

I just finished unpacking! Very proud of myself. But I haven't uploaded the pictures from my camera or anything yet, so that will have to be a post later today or tomorrow. There are some great ones, however!

Smokey is being very cuddly and following me around the house looking for attention. Apparently I was gone too long, in her opinion. I woke up this morning with her sitting on my chest and meowing at the top of her little lungs... for no apparent reason other than she felt it was time for me to get up and pet her. Hahaha! Spoiled little kitty.

Well, I better get some chores done around the house. And make a quick run to QFC... I need to buy a Guinness to have tonight!! :)

Boring Post

I know that should blog more. But I'm not really in the mood this afternoon. Don't know why, really. Maybe there's just a lot on my mind. And I don't really feel very well today, either. Nothing specific, honestly. Just a bit... off. I forced myself to do the powersculpt dvd this morning, but it really wore me out! Seriously! I am exhausted and sore now! At least it is done for today.

I'm working tomorrow and Saturday, and then again on Tuesday. Then it's off to Pennsylvania for Andy and Kelly's wedding reception!! Should be a fun time. :) I am definitely looking forward to a mini-vacation.

That's about it for now. I fear that if I write more it will be further complaining and things, so maybe I better stop. :) Boring post, I know.

Dreaming of Summer

My computer screensaver is a whole bunch of random photos that I like. I walked past my computer just now and saw this one from last year and simply HAD to post it on my blog because it makes me smile. And it reminds me of summer. :)

Me and Rob at the locks, July 2008