Archive for February, 2009

IPOTW: Rachel Angel

 

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Name:

Rachel Ann Angel

Hometown:

I’m still searching for it.  I’ll meet a nice Irish guy someday who’ll play me rollicking tunes and whisk me away to the green, green hills.

What is your occupation?

My real job is pushing papers in a job so spectacularly unsuited for me it isn’t even funny.  But honestly, I’m a musician and a writer.  I write songs (lyrics and music) and am working on a fiction novel.

What professional accomplishment are you most proud of?

I’ve managed to hold my head up and get raises in a very math-oriented job for 8 years despite barely being able to add or subtract.

 What academic accomplishment are you most proud of?

I just got accepted to the Masters in Counseling program!

What personal accomplishment are you most proud of?

Choosing to leave and not looking back, and living on my own as a single mom without the support of family.

What is your favorite word?

Possibilities

What is your least favorite word?

Stop

What would you choose as your “last meal”?

Oh, this is almost impossible since I’m a real foodie.  Okay, I think I’d plan up a few courses:

1) hearts of palm and radicchio salad with shaved gruyere cheese

2) filet of beef tenderloin with stroganoff potatoes

3) cream of broccoli soup

4) creme brulee, chocolate sauce on the side, and homemade vanilla bean ice cream

What’s your favorite guilty pleasure?

My long, hot baths (at least 2 hours) every single night.  I spend money I don’t have on bath products because it reminds me that I’m still a girl.

Describe your favorite pair of shoes.

I have a pair of red strappy 4″ heels with a rhinestone clasp that just make me happy.

When do you feel happiest?

When I’ve decided to make a major change in my life.  The possibilities!

Name one book that changed your perception of the world.

Eat, Pray, Love came at a time when I was searching for meaning and trying to leave my husband at the same time.  It was probably just the timing, but wow! what a coincidence.

If they made a movie of your life, which actor/actress would play you?

Susan Sarandon

What are five things you’d like to do before you die?

Travel to Ireland, play Carnegie Hall, have a best selling book, hear one of my songs on the radio, and hold my first grandchild

The world would be a better place if…

People realizes that differences can be empowering; we don’t need to be right, just respected.

 What is your opinion of Oprah?

I was on the Oprah bandwagon for a few years, but I’m concerned by her stance on parenting and a few other key issues.  I think for the most part she’s lost touch with reality and how normal people without millions of dollars live.  I’d love to see her putting sizeable amounts of money into the homeless population in Chicago, or getting women back to work, or supporting a halfway house for abused women and children.

Do you dance?

Very, very badly.  I have great rhythm when I play music, but I can’t make my butt obey!

What is one product that you think lives up to its claims?

Rimmel mascara.  Hands down, that stuff is the shit.  And it’s $4!

 What is the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?

Estes Park, CO, in 1997.  I chose a day that was going to snow, walked through the town with my sister, saw the resident moose lumber into the town, and got to see the hotel where they filmed The Shining.  It is truly a glorious, magical place.

What is the most interesting thing about you?

I have no hidden agendas; I’m always suprised by people who do.

Do you ski?

Not since my oldest sister pushed me down a mogul hill when I was 12.  Luckily I didn’t break anything.

Describe yourself in five words.

Passionate, committed, idealistic, fiery, and opinionated.

MAC Cosmetics Hello Kitty Ad

What does this even MEAN!?!?!?

 

Ten Things – 2/24/09

1.  Here is a delightfully snarky article about the 20 different styles of photos used by dudes on Facebook.  Although, to be fair, as a chick I’m guilty of a couple of these, too.

2.  This is an enormous collection of user-submitted photos that have been taken of their cats, after having just been rudely awakened:  Wake Up Your Cat.

3.  A couple from New York moved to Delhi, India and write a blog about it called Our Delhi Struggle.  They decided to have a Bollywood Poster Artist design their Christmas Cards this year.  How do you say, “AWESOME!” in Hindi?

4.  Need trouble visualizing the Crap Bonanza that is the current housing market?  Check out this chart to help you grasp just what went wrong.

5.  Some COLOSSAL DICKHEAD stole money from the goddamn GIRL SCOUTS while they were selling cookies outside a San Antonio Walgreens.  Isn’t there a special place in hell for people like this?

6.  This ridiculous woman is spending almost $60,000 on plastic surgery to look like Demi Moore.  The reason?  She’s going to die soon and can’t spend the money on her wedding–and she wants to look like Demi Moore before she dies.  Mother Fucking Teresa, she is.

7.  Here are some STUNNING PHOTOS of Carnivale!

8.  Captain Obvious.

9.  Today’s Song:

10.  Today’s TQS Poll:

Never Give Up…

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Foil Foreskin Contest Prize Ideas…

1.  Subtle Butt disposable gas neutralizers. ($9.95)

2.  ShamWow!  ($19.95)

3.  Hillary Clinton Bowl Buddy ($19.95)

4.  A USB Circus Canon ($35.00)

5.  A fetus cookie cutter ($9.95)

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Hey Q!

Hypothetically, what kind of prize would you offer for a foil foreskin sculpture contest?

The Crisis of Credit

Part I:

Part II:

I’m a total sucker for baby meerkats!

Hey Lore!

So, yeah.  What’s the deal with doorstops?

News of the day

I have a paper due on Monday

And a house full of guests due to arrive tomorrow

This paper must be mailed via USPS

I have an envelope; I have stamps… but can I really be trusted to put the paper IN the envelope, address it, and put a stamp on it?

Will Nicole stop talking about her baby switching loud enough for everyone to overhear when she thinks she’s alone?

Will I put enough laundry in the washer today to prevent my 10 year old from flipping out that he has no pants?

Have I overdone the Dramatic Look??

No, I think not.