My attempt to create a “lifelike” icon of myself. What do you think?

What about this one?

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For the true Iowa Hawkeye fan in your life, consider this.

When you load “The O.C.” Web site at Fox.com, you hear “Any Way You Want It” by Journey, rather than “California” by Phantom Planet. Odd and tacky, yet awesome at the same time.

“The O.C.” begins in T-minus 15 minutes.

I really should leave for work, but there’s something so lovely about being at home in the morning. Even though it is 30 degrees outside, it still looks so very pretty.

Have you tried Crest’s new vanilla mint toothpaste? You should. I was out of toothpaste yesterday and had a $1 off coupon for this “flavor.” I just used it this morning. It’s fantastic! The vanilla flavor is nice, not too sweet. The mint flavor is muted, not overwhelming that my eyes water and my nose runs. I give it two thumbs up.

Tomorrow is the GAG (Gateway Alumni Group) meeting and get-together at my house. We do this about once a year. I hope there’s a good turnout, and I hope we get something accomplished.

What else? What else?

I really dig wearing scarves, heavy sweaters and my winter coat. Fall is finally here.

Frank gets de-clawed next Thursday. I’m a little worried how he’ll feel after the procedure, but I know this is a good decision in the long run. Matthew and I are covered in scratches, and my furniture will soon show wear.

Oh! And Tuesday is the Ryan Adams concert. I’m so excited I could spit.

Happy Thursday, and happy Veterans Day.

I saw Alexander Payne’s new film, “Sideways,” last night at the Dundee Theater. Very funny, although the language was a bit unsavory at times. Then there are two sex scenes that made me a wee bit uncomfortable. The inward-focus on the characters was indicative of Payne’s work, as in “About Schmidt.” I’d recommend “Sideways” to a family member or friend.

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Working seven days a week is starting to take its toll. I’ve written this before, I know, but I’ve worked at Nu-Trend for more than a year now, every Saturday and Sunday. I took Wednesday off because I worked until 2 a.m. covering the elections. I didn’t shower until 5 in the evening, and that was only because I met Matthew for dinner and drinks. I crave having a normal weekend like most people. I can only hope and pray that my shot at success is just around the corner.

EDIT: It’s now 75 degrees on a November day in Nebraska. Unexpected. Delicious.