I got totally dorked out during a conference call WebEx with an AV vendor on Thursday. They were telling me how their product works to detect and stop zero-day threats and I almost lost my shit, I was so fucking stoked. We talked so long that we had to actually schedule another conference call for this morning because everyone on the call had to bail but me. I do have my certification in incident handling, so when I actually get to talk shop about how products work I get a little kid in a candy shoppish. I made everyone laugh several times with my thorough enjoyment of the product.
Dawg and I are seeing Def Leppard in July! I just scored us orchestra tickets. And by scoring I just mean I went to the website and paid for tickets. SCORE! He will be my wingman, much like I was Bella‘s wingman at NKOTB. I LOVE DEF LEPPARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME!!!!!!!!!! WOOHOOOOOOO!!!! yup.
It occurred to me on the way home Thursday that I bet my brother thinks I’m a big liar. He had asked me why I didn’t take up his offer to have a Guinness with him when I was in Vermont and my honest answer was that I don’t like to drink and drive, even if I’m driving hours later after I’m drinking. But then on the walk home my mind flashed to a photo of this huge-ass frozen margarita I had with him at The Ground Round in the spring of 2008. In fact I had two that day, and then went back to work. I have no defense for the inconsistency other than I’m human. I really don’t drink and drive.
That’s, like, the second time I’ve ever done that. The first time was back in college and if I’d been pulled over I would have ended up in jail. I was housesitting for a couple and had some tasty beverage that night, but they came home a day or two early, at night when I was in bed, and I had to get out of bed and get out of their house. I wasn’t in trouble with them or anything, they just were all done with their trip so they came home. But then I was stuck driving myself home while I definitely had the tunnel vision going. I wouldn’t recommend that to anyone ever. It’s no good. So, honestly, really, I try to make sure any alcohol is completely out of my system before driving — except that one defiant time I was hanging out with my brother at lunch. I was going through a very rebellious phase.
Wow, that all sounds like an excuse, doesn’t it? I’M A JACKASS. ;)
I could really go for one of those beef corn tortillas I used to get in Vermont all the time. I bet a chili taco from the Chinese place would substitute nicely…
June 19th, 2009 at 12:16 am
I’ve only every drunkenly driven once. And that’s because my friend’s boyfriend kicked me out of the house party they were throwing. (I really don’t like him much)
Have fun seeing Def Leopard! That’s awesome!
June 19th, 2009 at 12:36 am
I was really careful about drinking and driving when I was younger. Never did it. Ever.
Then I was with the wrong woman for a few years and it became something I did way too often. If only because she was far more drunk and would insist on driving if I didn’t. Thankfully nothing every happened and it has been maybe 15 years since and I haven’t done it again.
But the mind reels at the awful possibilities.
June 19th, 2009 at 1:06 am
Best. Poppy. Photos. Ever. :-)
June 19th, 2009 at 9:25 am
Why no photos with the Coors can???
Weren’t the mountains blue enough for you???
June 19th, 2009 at 9:31 am
I made the photos before I switched to Coors on the couch! :)
Just for you I’ll post blue and white mountain photos. ;)
June 19th, 2009 at 10:13 am
Your Chinese place has tacos? Far out.
And Def Leppard? For real? They are still touring? That cracks me up.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:32 am
Chili tacos at the Chinese place? Gawd I love New York. :D
In other news, your hair looks lovely. I like that length on you.
I drove drunk once. Fortunately the place was right around the corner from my house and I was able to drive mostly through empty parking lots instead of the road. But I was scared out of my mind the entire time.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:47 am
I love Poppy the jackass!!
Have a great Friday, Poppy!
I’d so go to Def Leppard with you guys!
June 19th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
…and you will always hold a special place in my heart for winging out with me at NKOTB.
You do look hot in that picture, by the way…
June 19th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
lol. i SO wanted to see def leppard in 8th grade. say hi to joe elliott & the one-armed drummer for me :)
June 19th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
oh and tell me if they play “Photograph.” My favorite song of theirs :) :)
June 19th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
I love Def Leppard’s sound. It is classically, awesomely 80′s. I’m a little unclear on the subject of female fans though. Aren’t 1/2 of their songs about objectifying women?
Don’t worry about the beer offer. It was just a friendly offer.
What AV claimed zero day protection?
June 19th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
Big Brother, do you see what I’m doing to that beer bottle in the photos? I am not above objectification. In fact, if it’s the boys of Def Leppard I will GLADLY be objectified.
Next time we will drink beer comma dammit.
And I’ll email you about AV.
June 20th, 2009 at 11:24 am
This somewhat reminds me of the music I used for my badass Dave tribute video. Music starts 45 seconds in and boy does it fit. And if I recall, there’s a Poppy shoutout!
June 20th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Doesn’t sound like an excuse – I have exceptions to my rules all the time.
June 21st, 2009 at 7:47 am
Hoo, sometimes I just need to remember how small I am… Not literally I mean- /breaks a table with MEATY ARMS/ but- in life. Or something.
June 22nd, 2009 at 5:03 am
Hello! I’m a pretty new reader…this is my first comment. I just wanted to tell you that I saw Def Leppard a few years ago and it was one of THE BEST concerts I’ve ever been to. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
June 23rd, 2009 at 6:47 pm
I’ve never seen Def Leppard before. I actually wanted to see them when they come through Utah this year, but it’s on the same night as Depeche Mode, which also happens to be the same night as Dave Lake City 3.
So what I’m trying to say is enjoy the show for all of us that can’t go.