Frey admits fictions, Oprah apologizes - Yahoo! News

Frey admits fictions, Oprah apologizes - Yahoo! News:

"'All the way through the book I altered details about every one of the
characters,' Frey said, to disguise true identities."

Wow.

I'd been following this story fairly closely. Granted I didn't go to the Smoking Gun website, but I had faith in Frey. Why? Because I believe in Oprah. Why? Oh my God... I don't know!! What is it about that woman that absorbs my trust like a sponge?

Here's what made me chuckle aloud while reading this article (aka a list of the funny parts so you don't have to read it):

Frey: "This hasn't been a great day for me..."
Ha! Ya think?

Frey: "I feel like I came here and I have been honest with you. I have, you know, essentially admitted to ..."
"Lying," Winfrey interrupted.
OH SNAP!

He spent two hours in jail, not 87 days, and the account of his breaking up with a woman who later committed suicide happened in a much shorter period of time, with their separation occurring while he was taking care of personal business in North Carolina, not while he was in jail, he said.
2 ≠ 87, however depending on which parts of North Carolina you're in...

Asked if The Smoking Gun Web site, which first questioned the book, had accurately characterized the discrepancies, Frey said "I think most of what they wrote was pretty accurate," adding they did "a good job."
One must give credit when credit is due.

Winfrey asked if that was to make a better book or to make him a better person.
"Probably both," he answered.
At this point, honesty is probably the best policy.

Withdrawl

I've decided to stop drinking soda from Monday - Friday. I thnk it's a good habit to get into. I drink the most soda at work, either a 20oz. bottle or a can (or two...) My parents don't drink it (and I'm super awesome and live with them) so we don't usually have any in the house.

I figure it's just empty calories, FAR too much sugar, and not really great for my teeth or skin.

But honestly, it's KILLING me. I'm tired, hungry (just for a sweet snack) and plain old cranky. It's been 2.5 days. Thank goodness I refuse to give up the crack, that might turn me into a real mess.

That's how easy love can be!

Today's date is one - two three!

... so OBVIOUSLY I've been humming Jackson5 all day.

Is it the best day of the year or the worst? I'll know in a few hours. At least I have a radio in my car now - to drown out the Tito in my head.

Success!

We love weddings!

Positive Feedback

I just received an e-mail from eBay in celebration of a seller leaving positive feedback about me. Two weeks ago I purchased a Nintendo DS (I'm addicted to the Sims. I'm not proud, I'm not cool, but it's true.) I paid instantly, left him good feeback, blah blah blah...

Then today, I got the e-mail that said to check my profile for my new feedback. And it's official:

"Great Costumer!!!"

Not only good for my eBay reputation, but also my nighttime masquerades!

Zack Attack!!

Mark-Paul Gosselaar & Wife Expecting



Does anyone know who his wife, Lisa, played on Saved By the Bell?

www.wwzmd.com

I don't.

I have a wedding to go to this weekend.

It is on Saturday night in some sort of reception-weddingy place.

I have NO CLUE what to wear.

Time is short.

This is what I bought last night (well as close as google images could get):

this dress...

with this shrug-type thing over it

At least I was shopping with a friend- yes I've got those - and she seemed to think it was ok. But still, any more imput would be appreciated. The dress ends a little past my knees.

Habitat for "Humanity" and other time wasters...

Shatner Sells Kidney Stone for Charity

"This takes organ donors to a new height, to a new low, maybe." - William Shatner

Sure, it's a little late...

In the year 2006 I resolve to: Fill my house with chocolate pudding. Get your resolution here

I'll certainly be adding throughout the day. Also -speaking of late- I just got my pictures back from Christmas (and Halloween) so some gems will be added ASPA.

You Are Ashlee Simpson!

Stylish, unique, talentedYou're your own woman!"It seems like I can finally rest my head on something realI like the way that feels"

Who's Your Inner Rock Chick?

(I'm most curious about dicta's)

And last but not least...

... a random fact about Vin Diesel

Keep clicking 'Refresh.' This is why the internet exists.

To whom it may concern:

Dear Bank of America,

As you may know, you've been on my shit list for a while now. Many East Coast bank tellers have confused Washington State and Washington DC (even with a Seattle address...) turning my quick trips to the bank into a completely wasted lunch hour. The ATM in Medfield, MA is not to be trusted when making deposits, as it "misplaced" smuggs' pay check. This forced us to go inside and talk to the teller who looks like a rabbit with bad highlights (another strike against you BoA, I'm afraid.) I had to get my pictures taken twice when I opened my checking, savings, and credit card accounts. Upon receiving my cards, I noticed that neither my ATM card nor my credit card had pictures on them, and my name was spelled incorrectly.

Finally, last week I made an online transfer from my (new Connecticut) Checking to my (new Connecticut) Savings account. The transfer went through immediately once- great. When I checked my account statement the next day, I learned that the transfer was repeated. Not once (ehh okay, I can move the money back) but twice (OVERDRAFT). Then, since you all are on top of your game, the last transfer was moved back into my checking account. For a small fee, of course (wtf!). Ten dollars later, my money was safe and sound in balanced accounts.

This letter is to thank you for giving me back my ten dollars after I convinced you of how ridiculous this fee was in the first place. If I can move money back and forth in seconds (which I hesitate to do now...) then you, the experts, can certainly do it with your hands behind your backs. Is that worth $10? I doubt it.

Anyway, thanks for the credit to my account. I guess I'll put up with a few more years of your crap until I change banks. I leave you with a few thoughts -

- Please explain fees when you take money out of my accounts, "monthly processing" is not a good excuse in my book.
- It may be beneficial to provide your tellers with a map of most of the major US cities (or a list of the states).
- Try to downplay the impression that you are a national bank when, in fact, each state's records are seperate, and the accounts cannot be accessed in the same way when you are not at home. ("Bank of America" is a bit misleading)
- What kind of paperwork does a rabbit need to provide to get a job in retail banking?

I realize this may be too much to ask, but I thought I'd try.

Thanks for giving me my $10 back,
-Laura

hmm....

Does anyone else think Scott Peterson is cute?
Am I a weirdo for asking?
Feedback would be much obliged.

Thanks D$

Oh just when I was getting bored and was about to start being productive:

These are all the states I've been to. (I drove across the country...) I can't remember if I've been to South Dakota or not. My memory's not that great, SD, don't be offended.


create your own personalized map of the USA

meme

Well - it seems that I have SO much time on my hands, that I'll start another blog. Yeah, that seems like a good use of my/my company's time. What better way to start than from Dominique's "meme" tag. (Which apparently means I have to write three things about me- secrety things from what I gather).

1. I still (have always) sleep with a stuffed animal. I find it comforting. I have a couple big teddy bears from Sean. I have had a panda named Panda, and a dog named Molly since I was very young. There's no rhyme or reason to the rotation. When I make my bed (which is not often) I tuck them in like they're still sleeping.

2. I love face wash, and face masks, and creams. Love them. I could spend hours in CVS or Walgreens picking out the right kind. I have definitely spent more money on my face than on any other part of my body (my sneaker budget is a close second). I haven't gotten into any of the expensive or department store brands yet. Although, I realize that it is inevitable.

3. I am the girl that cried "appendicitis." Whenever I have any stomach pain or discomfort, I always think it is appendicitis. I have never told a doctor this. When I was little I'd tell my mom, but she would always say I didn't have the right symptoms. I still think of it first and go to WebMD to check up on where my appendix is. Before the internet, I would look it up in the big set of World Book Encyclopedias we had in our living room. I blame every 80's and early 90's sitcom that had a main character get an apendectimy. (Side note: said episode of Boy Meets World was really weird, Corey thought he died I think, very "It's a Wonderful Life") Someday, People, I will have appendicitis. You'll all think it is indigestion, but I will know (because I'm an expert and I'll have to be rushed to the hospital and then after my surgery, I'll eat icecream with loved ones. Wait that's tonsillitis...