My New Boyfriend…

I have to find out if this guy is still single.

Okay, maybe not, but I really do appreciate his message…

(Thanks Travis for finding this – you are a great cousin!)

How to get your Dearly Departed to Agree to Anything…

Ask them while they are in a raid.

“Dearly Departed, I’m thinking about buying a new dress”

- Uh huh….

“Dearly Departed, I thought it would be a good idea to let my mother come stay with us for a few weeks.”

- Sure…whatever…

“Dearly Departed, I’m going to go buy new furniture at the Big fancy furniture store”

- Sounds nice…

“Dearly Departed, I’m going to move to Vegas, win a million dollars playing slots and then buy a small island in the Pacific.”

- Have a nice time Dear…

Works every time.

An open letter to the many “Dearly Departed” WoW players…

Dear Dearly Departed,

It’s me.  I know we haven’t talked much recently, what with you creating an entirely new Druid Elf and in doing so spending much time leveling him up to make it safely thru the caves.

I thought I’d say hello. 

I wanted to give you a few pointers, you know, subtle hints that I leave for you so that you know you might be spending a bit too much time indulging your sweet tooth with your favorite Candy.

For instance – when I start cleaning the house – and begin vacuuming under your feet to catch the dirt and dust that has accumulated in the last twelve days of straight game play – it might be a good signal to step away from the computer.

Likewise, when I insist that you hand over your clothing – because it’s been a few days since you last moved, showered etc – that’s also a good sign.

Most importantly though – when your children walk in the house and say “Where’s Daddy?” even though you are right there, on the couch for all to see – that might also be a good clue that you have spent way too much time immersed in Fantasy land…just a suggestion anyway.

I mean no disrespect – I simply thought I’d point out the tale-tale clues.

Thank you,

Your loving significant – non-elf – other.

What to do..what to do..

Last month,while the Dearly Departed was partaking in his afternoon sugar fix, I was bored.  Very, very bored.

I would have fixed an ice cream sundae, but we are both on diets, so I didn’t think that’d be nice.  So I channel surfed.

Do you know how much entertaining television is on on a Sunday afternoon?  Yep.  Nothing.  I ended up watching an infomercial for some ridiculous product that I wasn’t sure anyone would ever buy.  I began making snarky comments – as only I can – in my own sense of humor with a special blend of sarcasm.

Dearly Departed – seeing a way to get me to stay busy for a while (and therefore not be a Harpy and yell at him about his sugar intake) told me I should blog about it.

So I did.

As I started blogging about this product (It’s called the Hug Me Pillow, btw) – I started finding all sorts of other ridiculous and equally as non-purchasable products out there.  I’ve now found something to keep myself busy for days – possibly months.  (Dearly Departed has already been on three raids – Harpy-free).

So, if you want to check it out – here’s a link to the new blog – http://someonewillbuyit.blogspot.com – and I promise to continue to work here to keep you entertained and WoW frustration free.

Ch Ch Cha Changes…

I don’t know how long it will last, but the Dearly Departed and I had a long talk the other night.

See, he didn’t know that his sweet tooth was severely cramping the family style.

He did notice the expanding wow waistline.

So, he’s going to cut back on his sugar intake, and I’m going to be less of a Harpy when it comes to his play time.

Yes, I said Harpy. 

Listen, I’ve tried to be nice, I’ve tried to find humor – but honestly the only thing that “the game” brings out in me is my true Harpy, shrewish nature.

I’m strong enough to admit it,  so there.

WoW – Wii?

For Christmas the Dearly Departed and I got “me” a Wii.  I suppose he figured if I joined the video game revolution, I’d be a lot kinder regarding his sweet tooth.

One problem with this theory.

Since Christmas day I’ve enjoyed about 8 minutes of Wii playing time.

Why?

Dearly Departed has discovered my Wii Fit (and it’s ability to help him reduce his WoW waistline – which is similar to the “freshman fifteen” which he still has yet to lose…his words, not mine)

At least he enjoys it.

So, sorry to all those on his server – it may be some time before he returns.  In the mean time, I’m truly enjoying watching him hula hoop and do step aerobics.  Now this IS fun for the whole family.

Ice Cream…

I make a fantastic Ice Cream Sundae.

You know the kind – with nuts and multiple toppings, and of course – sprinkles.

The beauty of the ice cream sundae is that it has to be eaten with a spoon from a bowl.  It’s next to impossible for the Dearly Departed to eat ice cream and manage a raid at the same time.

So, what are we doing right now?

I’m watching the Amazing Race with my Dearly Departed while he enjoys his “candy” and I enjoy my ice cream.

Sweet teeth – appeased, on both levels.

Does he look Jealous?  Absolutely.  Do I care?  Nope.