Don’t get me wrong… I LOVE GOOGLE. I even dressed up like it for Halloween… I seriously do not understand how it’s possible to even have an email address that ends in anything but gmail.com. But this Google Voice is seriously causing me some problems. I signed up today…felt super cool for about 4.5 hours until I realized nobody could leave me messages. The kicker is that they thought they were leaving me VOICE messages but in fact it was only being transcribed into some sort of gibberish beyond gibberish. Since I signed up, I have not been able to get the actual VOICEmail. I only get a transcription. This is becoming problematic and needs to rectified right away.
But before I delve into the wonders of my settings on Gmail…I will leave you with this beautifully constructed message* from Greg to me.
THE MESSAGE:
Hey Honey, It’s me. I am just calling to let you know that. Actually, we do not have We don’t have program as I took Adam are full, tank on birthday, so I can come back and pick up the and you can. Creek, I can go exchange. A. Robertson, or if you’re planning on picking before I got there. Just want to do that too baby. Just, and then the Oakland give you a new and then cheaper that way.
Ummmm? I don’t comprehend!!
*I will personally send you a parcel that includes a DVD of Dolores Claiborne and a can of Altoids (brand new!) if you can tell me what he actually said in the voicemail. (I must admit the DVD is slightly used but it’s a surprisingly well shot movie and it’s time I pass it along. Plus, it was the first DVD that jumped out at me in our collection and seemed to scream “I don’t belong here” next to Donnie Darko and The Devil and Daniel Johnston.)
Twins Days is pretty much one of the most intense events I have ever seen…
Since 1976 twins have gathered to celebrate together for a weekend full of weiner roasts, karaoke, twin talent shows, and a double take parade. Here are some pics from their site…courtesy of Charlie Robinson (a twin of course).
I truly hope some sparks flew at some point during the weekend between these guys…
WOW. Would pay money to see their photos.
There are no words…
An incredible town.
Magnificent.
OH MY GOD.
New BFFs.
A gem.
HAHAHAHAHA!
And this is Ned and Fred.
They have some stories.
All and all what it comes down to is that Twins Days is a festival to celebrate…womb mates.
When a One Dollar store advertises that they are “ONE DOLLAR AND UP” it makes me angry and confused, yet at the same time makes me kind of…pleased. Why pleased? Because they are finally being honest! I cannot tell you how annoying it is to go into a 99 cent store and see things for $3.99. Like, just because it ends with 99 makes it a 99 cent store. But while I like their honesty, I think they are really screwing themselves. Saying your store is a “Dollar and Up” is basically saying your store is more expensive then any grocery store out there. If I go to Vons I can find things for 29 cents! But nope, not at the “One Dollar and Up Store!”
There are two stores that seem to be getting it right…The Dollar Tree and the 99 Cent Only Store…yes folks, it’s all just 99 cents! (Can you believe it?) No offense to the mom and pop 99 cent stores but seriously guys it’s time to get with it! The word “only” is crucial to your success. I had my suspicions about The Dollar Tree but when we stopped by there to break a Jefferson for The National High Five Day Music Video everything in there was really only One Dollar. Unbelievable! The big issue plaguing The Dollar Tree is that The 99 Cent Only Store is still most people’s preferred discount chain. Why? It just makes cents. (Sorry I had to.)
I did this research because I saw a 98 Cent PLUS Store and it made realize I need to open a 97 Cent ONLY Store. KNOW YOUR COMPETITION!
Yesterday I was walking by a trash can at the exact same time a Parking Meter Dude’s car (smaller than the size of a SMART car) pulled up. At the exact same moment he stopped, I threw away some trash in the trash can. I continued walking for a couple feet and then BAM. Explosion. The Parking Dude stayed in his car. Everyone stopped and looked around. As the Parking Dude finally emerged…he yelled out that he thought the trash can had a bomb in it…then looked at me as I was the last to throw anything in there. Smoke filled the area. Drama was about to unfold. I threw my hands up, “It wasn’t me!” I didn’t know if I should run or continue expressing my innocence. I decided to err on the side of innocence and not run which would suddenly turn me into a criminal. As the Parking Dude surveyed the scene, he called for back-up…the real police. I hid behind a wall nearby to watch what was happening which probably made me more suspect but I needed to know! Did the explosion come from within the trash can or…was it his mini parking car? Both were still in tact so it was a REAL LIFE MYSTERY.
As the cops showed up, it became more and more obvious that this was not the trash can or my doing…it was the Parking Dude’s mini parking car. I have no clue in hell how a mini car like that could cause such a loud sound and also remain intact. The culprit? The mini car’s mini battery. There is no explanation as to how a mini battery in a mini car could make such a non-mini noise.
HEY EVERYONE! Check out the new music video for National High Five Day produced by Intense Individuals Productions! NH5D falls on the third Thursday of every April and this year it falls on April 15th. Get your palm ready.
My brother Dan dressed as The Colonel for The Intense Individual Party #6 this past January. He stopped by KFC on the way to get chicken. Guy at the counter: “OH MY GOD THE COLONEL’S HERE.” Even better, his friend dressed as The San Diego Chicken followed in after him!
Life changing night for this guy in the middle. I need to get a hold of the surveillance footage.
Today I walked by a sign spinner who was talking to his friend…overheard the spinner say, “if the DNA comes back and says I’m the daddy then I’m there….but if—” that’s when I went out of ear shot. Oh his head must be spinning right now. Drama!
Stilts are not easy to walk in no matter what they say. Whenever I see someone sporting stilts…I ask them, “Are those easy to walk in?” I don’t know why I feel the need to ask, the answer is always yes, BUT I CAN’T HELP IT! It’s the only thing I can think of when I see someone standing 6 feet taller than me.
This guy…looked like a pro…but it turns out he wasn’t as balanced as I thought.
The Intense Individual Party #6 was a great success! The costumes were amazing and we thank all who attended and helped us raise money for 826LA!
Congratulations to our top winners:
1) Colonel Sanders
2) Boy George (pictured here with Mona Lisa)
3) The Polygamist Wives
The DJs Jason Tokita and Chad Fortin from Injoy Presents were amazing and kept us dancing all night…The photos taken by Outside The Booth turned out incredible. Thanks to everyone at Brick By Brick for having us at your fantastic venue!
The performances from all you Intense Individuals were priceless!
Here are two videos from the night…
To see more performances by Tina Turner, Adam Lambert, All the Single Ladies, and Colonel Sanders and Simone from Pee Wee’s Big Adventure check out:Intense Individuals YouTube Channel
To view more photos from the night go to Outside The Booth
Click Private Galleries and then type in intense.
You can buy more prints on the site, too!
We will post more pictures here soon as well!
Thanks again for the amazing turnout and creative costumes! It was Intense!
Check out the Official National High Five Day Music Video. NH5D falls on the third Thursday of every April and Intense Individuals produced this music video with the founders of NH5D to promote the day.
I seriously do not understand how it’s possible to even have an email address that ends in anything but gmail.com. But this Google Voice is seriously causing me some problems. I signed up today…felt super cool for about 4.5 hours until I realized nobody could leave me messages. The kicker is that they thought they were leaving me VOICE messages but in fact it was only being transcribed into some sort of gibberish beyond gibberish. Since I signed up, I have not been able to get the actual VOICEmail. I only get a transcription. This is becoming problematic and needs to rectified right away.
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