I've Never Had a Better Sandwich in My Life. It's as if the Meat has been Touched by God.

Why does the Culver's BBQ Brisket Sandwich (the picture above doesn't do it justice) have to be seasonal? Also, why does the nearest Culver's have to be an hour away from Bowling Green?

I mean seriously. They serve it with a fork.

I think that I need to stage a following similar to the one when the McRib was popular:

And all those dorks thought that was "good?"

They haven't lived until the magical pork products at Culver's have graced their lips.

This Tastes Like Sweet, Hot Garbage

Not joking. I made myself eat it because I didn't want to feel guilty throwing away my pre-packaged, sodium and preservative-laden pile of shredded junk. Just a suggestion: DO NOT EAT THIS...

DO EAT THIS:

It's the only Lean Cuisine that hasn't left me feeling dissatisfied and barfy (ironic that their slogan is "keep life delicious.") If only I could afford more "organic" produce... I could "fix" more "healthy" meals (if/when time allots) and my fridge would look more like this:

Oh well. Such is life.

Words/Phrases to Eliminate from Our Collective Vocabs

Seriously. Get rid of this garbaggio... or risk turning into a Jersey Shore cast member.

It is what it is.
At the end of the day...
I'm not gonna lie, but...
To be honest with you...
Yikes
Yowza
Yaaaaaaaaaay! (As in: "Timmy just made a doodie in his potty. Yaaaaaaay!")
pistol (As in: "Timmy is being such a little pistol today. Tsk. Tsk.")
naughty (As in: "Don't say 'Oh my God' like naughty Aunt Jen.")
stinker (As in: "I'm sorry Timmy doesn't like your christmas gift. He's being a stinker.")
I got thrown under the bus
Brother and/or brotha and/or broseph (When the person is not related.)
Uber-anything
That's fierce, cute, hot, sassy, or chic
Epic anything
Respect or Disrespect
It's all good
I feel you
Dawg (unless used to make fun of someone's name)
Fuckabees
That's what it's all about
Without a doubt
I'm over it
It's my day (as in a bride using this as an asshole-ish excuse to treat people badly)
I'm type A
One day at a time
I'm just livin' the dream
Tweet, tweeting, tweetaholic, retweet, twitterhead, twitterature, twittersphere
Is there an app for that?
Can you hear me now?!?!
Epidemic, disease, crisis, war on anything (or other variations of militaristic/apocalyptic rhetoric)
In this economy
Teabagger
Socialism
Sarah Palin
Can you hear me now?
Device (instead of phone)
Awkward
Drama
Random
Baby bump
Cougar (as in an old-ass lady chasing a younger man)
Bling
Murdered out (as in a car)
Sexy
Fabulous
Anyting -ista
Green -anything
Lady Gaga
Apparently... (and then interject a relatively mediocre personal observation)
Absolutely
Communicate (as in it's not a process, but something finite)
I know, RIGHT!?!?!?


If the above weren't obvious enough, LSSU has a list of their own here.

Ode to My Left Leg

Back to normal and no pain whatsoever,
Taking the hardware out was really quite clever.

I am SO PUMPED that the aching in my knee is gone. Besides the ugly-ass scars all over, I think my leg/knee/ankle is about 99%. I've given it enough time to heal, sitting around for months, and it's evident that I've finally arrived at a place where I can stand, kneel, squat, and walk for long lengths of time.

A few years ago I was really scared that I would never get here, that I'd be jacked up for life, but it just occurred to me that I'm really thankful for this and don't want to take it for granted. Anyway, I just thought I should put that appreciation out into the universe... now to get back on the treadmill everyday this week. Booya.

Where Did May Go?

Whoa. As annoying as the lawnmowers outside my bedroom window at 7:45a, this summer will be flying by. Lots of concerts planned, hopefully going to see some Tigers games, bonfires, reading fiction, grilling, camping, tubing, visiting friends, and driving all over the place. On the other hand I have a ton of work to do... a grant proposal... plus a class UGH.

Then it will be time for the prelim. Double UGH. Maybe my b-day week will suck because of this? I hope not. Anyway, if anyone knows of any adjunct positions around here please let me know. I've already updated my professional site for the ongoing job search. Also, ironically, I've finally got back on the DREADMILL. Feeling pretty good already. Knee doesn't hurt at all!!!

That's the brief update in the life of BA. I'm hoping to get back to regular posting, but if not, don't hold it against me =)

Have a great summer friends!