the Nonsense in Between

i'm thinking warm thoughts but i still have frost bite

If I remember correctly I moved to Colorado for love but right now love isnt keeping me warm. If you havent seen the latest Colorado forecast let me fill you in: ITS FUCKING COLD. Beyond Cold. What the fuck does minus 17 mean anyway? I'm so cold I cant even articulate my thoughts.

I'm cold.

Congratulations Sean and Penny!

Sean and Penny got engaged yesterday! They are two of the best friends anyone could have and they deserve an eternity of happiness. Sean doesnt get any points from me for popping the question on Valentine's Day but I'm still happy as ever for the two of them.

Sean and Penny, I can't imagine one of you without the other, congratulations on your engagement I wish you all the best. I just have one question: If both of you are my bridesmaids, whose side do I get to stand on at your wedding?

Is Valentines Day over yet?

I'm not even going to waste my time explaining why Valentines Day is bullshit. I'm just glad its over.

And if you see me resist the urge to ask me what my fiance got me for V-day.

Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust, Punk Band to Boy Band...

Last year, just weeks before Fall Out Boy released their latest album From Under the Cork Tree, Dominic and I had the rare opportunity to meet with them. We talked about our recent engagement, thanked them for their part in bringing us together, and even invited them to our wedding. It was endearing the way they spoke with us and congratulated us on our engagement. I remember Dominic congratulating Pete on their success when Pete modestly responded by saying "it's nothing compared to having a hot girl to come home to everynight." That was eons ago and I'm more than sure that Pete can go home with a hot girl everynight, it just might not be the same girl.

Shortly after the release of that cd their fame exploded. EXPLODED! Suddenly my favorite punk band was transformed into the newest boy band. First, selling out shows full of 12-14 year old girls then number one on TRL. You can determine the average age and IQ of Fall Out Boy's new fan base in the comments left on Dom's blog. Despite the growing number of senseless comments I held on to the fantasy of that band I used to know.

I spent the last year in denial but with Fall Out Boy's Grammy Nomination for Best New Artist I think I've reached the final stage of grief: Acceptance.

Bloggity Blog Blog Blog

When I started my blog a year ago I figured it was a just teeny uninteresting spec on the world wide web and in order for anyone to find I would have to give them the exact coordinates. It has been a great pleasure to discover otherwise. While my blog hasn't gained the status of others it gets found every now and then (I'm sure Dan has the stats). Recently, my little blog has gained a bit of notoriety at my work. It seems it was searchable by some keywords (Dan, I know) gaining me some new readers. Being the super intelligent blogger that I am I've been sure never write things I wouldn't want people to read - this is a public forum and to do so would be stupid. So I'd like to welcome my new readers, however loyal they may be, to my little spec.

Status: Married

Dominic and I are "married" as of this afternoon. Let me explain...
Today I was at the insurance agent's office having Mia and Frank's (those are our cars' names) insurance combined. In the process, the agent and I made some small talk when the subject of marriage came up. I told him that we're getting married in September. His eyes lit up and he asked: "have you lived together for more than a year?" yes "have bills/accounts in both names?" yes/yes. Then he explained that under those circumstances alone the state of Colorado will recognize us as married if we choose to accept that status. He also explained that changing our status to "married" on the insurance application would reduce our rate significantly. You can call us Mr. and Mrs. Filosa now. But dont worry we'll still have a wedding and with all the money we're saving on insurance maybe we can even afford to serve our guests food.