Fully Alive

It has been a LONG time since I have written anything, I know.  Those of you I don't see (or talk to) on a regular basis were probably wondering if I was dead.  Well, you can now sleep through the night to know I am fully alive.  Things on the Marisa front have been crazy.  I kinda don't know where to start to catch you (and myself) up, but I will try.  So stay tuned in the next week or so... Marisa blogging is back.  Not right now though.  I need to get dressed for church.   

T.G.I...EXtreme Dare Friday!

For Christmas I got a daily calendar called, Dumb Dares for the office, that sits on my desk at work.  Friday's are particularly exciting b/c the calendar has Extreme Dare Friday's.  A few weeks ago my co-worker Frank was skulking past my desk when I unveiled the EXTREME DARE... he thought it was way funny and so he dared me to it.  He offered to help me out.  How could I refuse? 

What you can not read says: "Draw a chalk outline (or form in masking tape ouline) of a human body outside the front door of your place of work."

Here is my masking tape outline in the door way of our boss's office.  

And here is Frank.  He was so proud of himself, standing here with his roll of masking tape.  

UNFORTUNATELY, we had to take it down before too many people saw it.  Oopsies... we got into a little trouble for it.  Oh well, what's the fun of Extreme Dare Friday's without a little crime and punishment, huh?!?  

Don't worry folks...there are more dares to come.

A Modern Fairy Tale

Once upon a time there lived a lovely young maiden with great style and amazing hair.  For the sake of this story we shall call her... M Garofalo... no, no...Marisa G.  Anywho... oft times Marisa found herself driving aimless across the span of the vast city searching for fun and excitement in her silver Ford Focus.  The theaters were full of good shows and she knew of many delectable places to get a bite to eat but these things didn't satisfy her restless soul for adventure.  

One lovely spring day Marisa was conversing with her equally fashionable and lovely sisters 

Arianne and Jessica (one through employment; the other by birth) and they made plans to set off to the east in search of fun and 

frenzy. The three knew this would be a time of great friendship and bonding. And so together they hopped into Dundee, Jessica's reliable Chrysler Seabring (who's purchase was not inspired by but comically noted to be the same car driven by the best manager the paper industry ever did see... Dunder Mifflin's very own... Michael Scott) toward our nations 1st settlement. There they would visit a lovely Garden maintained by two brewers named 

Anheuser and Busch.  Now these beloved gardens were not new to these 3 fair maidens... for they had been there many times before.  It was their desire to find their dear friends, the lovely nurse maid Layla and the Valiant Jason Lars of the Mill to share in these good times.  Through previous communications they knew their comrades had made the trek earlier that day to fulfill their own needs for exhilaration/

Upon arrival into this beautiful land, they began to search far and wide for their dear friends.. they Giest through the Alpines, took a ride on the Chariot of Apollo,  braved the woods where local legend tells The Big Bad Wolf has been seen, swung in

DiVinci's Cradle...even defied death as they rode on the Wings of the Griffon.  Invigorated from their escapades the three ladies could not help but feel a little sad for the loss of kindred spirits.  With courage the decided to soothe their souls the only way girls know how... though sweet treats and chocolate.  As they headed though the magical streets past the great tower their eyes beheld a wondrous surprise... Layla and Jason.  The 5 friends were reunited with much happiness and joy as they shared stories of their day. With the moon full above and the looming Griffon nearby they decided to brave the great crowds around him and challenged the beast to one last ride into the night sky.  Together they found great strength in their conquering of the Griffon once again but knew it was time to head back to town and life as they knew it.  They had been lifted and it was good.  As they parted the lovely Gardens that night they knew they would never be the same for they were filled with great joy.  They knew they must return soon.  Together... and inviting all those who accepted their invitation.  For each knew their otherwise dull lives were made better when filled with thrills and friendship.

THE END

this story was based on actual events that actually happened... no names have been changed to protect the innocent b/c frankly... that's how we roll.

OK Katie...I Shall Heed Your Tag

I don't normally do these things but... why not.  

Four Movies I Could Watch Over and Over Again:

1. Emma

2. Pride and Prejudice

3. Ocean's 11

4. Serendipity

Four Jobs I've Had:

1.  A Nanny

2. VCE

3. Molly Maid

4.  Diamond Moments

Four Places I've Lived:

1. BayShore NY

2. Midlothian, VA

3. Rexburg, ID

4. Richmond, VA

Four of My Favorite Dishes/Food:

1. Chicken Parmesan

2. Cheese especially lovin the goat cheese right now

3. Sushi

4. Chipotle Salads seem to be a craving as of late

Four TV Show's I Love:

1. The Hill's

2. Lost

3. The Office

4. American Idol

Four Sites I Visit Daily:

1. Gmail

2. IMDB

3. Google

4. Facebook

Four Places I Have Vacationed:

1.  Las Vegas, NV 

2. Disney World (Orlando FL)

3. Lake George, NY

4. Nashville, TN

Four Places I Would Rather Be Right Now:

1. In my bed... I guess  I could be there if I wasn't too lazy to walk up the stairs

2. Laying on a beach in Hawaii

3. Italy

4. With a cute boy

Four Bloggers I am Tagging:

1. Claire

2. Natalie

3. Ryan

4. Koni

Rainy Days and Monday

For those of you who don't live in VA you may not know that it has been raining for two days... and on this very Monday... this is the song that has been swirling around in my head.   

Talking to myself and feeling old

Sometimes I'd like to quit

Nothing ever seems to fit

Hanging around, nothing to do but frown

Rainy days and Mondays always get me down

What I've got the used to call the blues

Nothing is really wrong

Feeling like I don't belong

Walking around some kinda lonely clown

Rainy days and Mondays always get me down

Funny but it seems I always wind up here with you

It's nice to  know somebody loves me

Funny but it seems that it's the only thing to do

To run and find the one who loves me

What I feel is come and gone before

No need to talk it out

We know what  it's all about

Hanging around, nothing to do but frown

Rainy days and Mondays always get me down

Funny but it seems that it's the only thing to do

Run and find the one who loves me

Hanging around nothing to do but frown

Rainy days and Mondays always get me down.  

Text Messaging

When clearing some old pictures from our camera, I discovered these photos and had to share them.  I didn't realize anyone was paying attention as my cute little nephew was showing off his text messaging skills.   A few of you may know how talented he is b/c you've been the recipient of a random "jjjjeeersdfserzxv.... josh...>:-)" text sent to you from my cell phone.  I love that boy! 

I love that face

Don't be confused... Josh is teaching me how to use my cell phone not the other way around. 

Back to The Office

 Even though the writers strike has been over for a while now, I haven't really been able to reap any of the rewards of the settlement.  Lost was already prepared to give us 8 episode and American Idol... well, Simon has never failed me with his witty judgements.   April 10... the return of The Office... it's like a dream come true.  Just a moment ago, my dearest sister shared this little tidbit she learned from officequotes.net... posted just today.  Quoted directly from the site:  just a quick note.  When The Office returns next week, the episode ("Dinner Party") will be two and a half hours long.  This is to catch up to the original schedule set by NBC Studios.  Don't for get to set your DVR!  Now if the Garofalo sisters can get their Tivo up and running... we'll be set!