pandoravdk

It's just not as satisfying....

2008-01-08T17:15:26Z

Niocrette gum I mean...I really enough the act of smoking and although the gum does take the chemical cravings away, it is not very physically satisfying...That is all...

What my name means...

2008-01-05T22:21:49Z

What Danielle Means

You are balanced, orderly, and organized. You like your ducks in a row.
You are powerful and competent, especially in the workplace.
People can see you as stubborn and headstrong. You definitely have a dominant personality.

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.
You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.
You have the classic "Type A" personality.

You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people.
You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts.
You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.

You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing.
You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long.
You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start.

You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.
You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.
At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow.
You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily.
Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

So here I am...

2008-01-01T04:59:12Z

Sitting at the computer as a party rages below me...Everyone downstairs has a drink in their hand,ready to issue in the New Year with a bang or a drunken thud...I am the only sober person in my house of friends...I am mostly OK with it and don't feel too left out...I have my hands wrapped tightly around the sides of my wagon...I will NOT fall off, dammit...I will ride in my cushy wagon right into 2008...

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2007-12-13T15:55:48Z

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Pictures of Guinness...

2007-12-04T21:31:18Z

Introducing....Guinness!

Thanks to all my family....

2007-11-23T18:30:38Z

And you know who you are! Thanks to Ma, Gram and Baby Hughie....Thanks to J-Dub and little pixie...Thanks to Val and Aegis and the one true Alaric and My little dirty girl...Thanks especially to my loving husband and my cool little one...Thanks to my newest inspiration, Guinness, sent to me from a higher power! Thanks to those who I have not mentioned but have very special places in my heart...My life has been so crazy lately and all of you have been such a big help in my recovery...I love you all and am blessed to have you in my life!

Show some love to your bartenders kids!

2007-11-11T17:44:14Z

BAR DO's & DONT's

Someone once pointed out to me the fact that there seems to be a micro-economy in the service industry. Restaurant workers take their tip money out to bars and clubs at night and give it to the bartenders, who promptly return it to the waiters and waitresses the next day at lunch. The cycle is almost self-sufficient and is mutually beneficial. Knowing the pain of waiting on customers, each group tips the other well and never raises a fuss. These people do not need to be educated. The rest of you do.

Many of us have stood in a noisy, crowded bar and asked, "What's a guy got to do to get a drink around here?" Well, you're about to find out. Here are some Do's and Don'ts that will keep the relationship between the bartender and bar patron running smoothly.

DON'T...

Fail to have your money ready-

We're waiting on you. Everyone else is waiting on us. Therefore, by the Transitive Property of Equality, everyone is waiting on you. Rule 1: Have your shit together. Not only will following Rule 1 get you served quicker in a bar, it's a good general rule to adopt in life and is especially helpful in Central American border crossing scenarios.

Whistle-

This is an absolute No-No. You whistle at dogs, not people.

Bang on the bar-

It doesn't matter if it is with your hand, or an ashtray or empty beer bottle. Don't do it! It is rude, annoying, and a quick way to purposely get ignored.

Wave money-

Oh, you've got a dollar!! I'll be right over!! Hopefully I won't break an ankle in my fevered rush to get you your "curz lite." Well, at least you're not breaking the next rule.

Yell out the bartender's first name-

There's something deeply psychologically disturbing about hearing your name called out, turning around and seeing a complete stranger. That's one of the reasons strippers use stage names. Bartender's do too. Mine is "MAN THUNDER".

Say "make it strong!" or "Hook me up"-

Oh, you're one of the rare drinkers that like their drink strong! When you say this, you're assuming I make weak drinks (which is insulting) and you're assuming that I'll stiffen this one up for my new best buddy, you. This is the best way to get a weak drink.

Give the ever-expanding drink order-

You want a Bud. I go get it. I come back and now you want a Margarita. Okay, no problem. I come back, and (oh yeah!) now you want a shot of Tequila, too. You really could have told us this all at once. See Rule 1.

Pull the redirect (or the bait 'n' switch)-

Usually used after the money wave or the whistle, this is when the gentlemen passes his turn to the lady behind him. Yeah, um, don't do that, okay? Chances are she's not ready, and your weak attempt at chivalry just cost you your turn. See you in 30 minutes.

Try the confused, lost look-

This is usually accompanied by the question "What kind of beer y'all got?" while looking at all the beers we have. You did know you were in a bar, right? You didn't just appear here, did you? Refer to Rule 1.

Order High Maintenance shooters-

Example: "Lemme get an Alabama Slammer, a Red Snapper, two Kamikazes, a Buttery Nipple and a Lemon Drop." Usually followed by a small tip. People, these shooters are fine by themselves, but there are multiple steps involved with each one. Translation: Time Sink. You may get them this time, but you'll probably be waited on last the next time we see your face. Here's a clue as to whether or not you're high maintenance; if two bartenders are working and they see you, and they flip a coin and the loser comes over to take your order, pretty good chance you're high maintenance.

Assume we know you're in the band-

We know, we know, you're gonna be really famous, but you're not there yet, tiger. Tell us you're in the band and which band you're in. By the way, if you are in a band and get free/reduced drink prices, feel free to tip, as most bartenders are also in bands! It's not like we don't know how it is. Oh, and our bands will smoke your band.

Assume we know you period-

Unless you've followed the first "Do" rule below, we don't remember you. You are one of a thousand faces for us, and when you point at an empty glass or a beer bottle that's invariably facing away from us, your attempt at a shortcut backfires. Tell us what you want.

Apologize for sucking-

Don't apologize for not tipping. Acknowledging that you suck is not the same as not sucking. Oh, and don't say "I'll get ya next time." We know all about you. If we had $1.00 just for every time that we have heard this line alone we could probably retire.

Assume soft drinks are free-

Are they free at McDonald's? Are they free at Wal-Mart? Are they free anywhere? I blame M.A.D.D. for this myth.

Put pennies and nickels in the tip jar-

We don't want that crap in our pockets any more than you do. We don't have anything smaller than quarters. Have you ever ordered a drink that cost $3.17?

Be "The Microbrew Aficionado"-

Usually a pseudo-hippy who can't tip a quarter but can't bring himself to drink "schwag," and who has to sample some new berry-wheat-harvest-ale that he heard about at Burning Man. "Do you have the new Vernal-Equinox Special Welcome-Fest?" "Does Anyone?" Here's your Newcastle. Go away.

Be "The Daddy Warbucks"-

Dressed in classic day-trader wear, this loud, boisterous guy smokes cigars and orders Martinis and generally exudes an air of money. Until the tip. We hate you.

Be a "Whiney Baby"-

Under no circumstances should you ever whine to a bartender when asked to see your ID. Our jobs depend on them, and when we spot a fake/expired ID, don't argue; we've seen and heard it all a million times before, and it will get you absolutely nowhere. If you "don't have one" or "forgot it," forget it; you don't belong out on the town in the first place. That's the law, plain and simple. If we don't have the law, the terrorists win. You don't want the terrorists to win, do you? Bring your ID. Remember Rule 1, from a minute ago?

Don't tell me the other bartender hooks it up cheaper-

Bullshit! If he did, you wouldn't be at my bar getting it from me! if you can't afford the drinks you are ordering, then don't drink!

DO...

Tip-

Tip heavy right off the bat, and you're the first person we aim for every time you come up to the bar. Did you get that? Go back and read it again. The word will spread to the other bartenders and you'll be treated like a prince. It will pay off in better drinks and the occasional free one.

Be patient-

All you really need to do to get waited on is make eye contact. We see you, and we'll get to you before the guy right next to you waving money, and whistling. Remember, this isn't insulin we're passing out here. If you really need the drink that bad, you've got a problem to address, Jack. The meek shall inherit the bar.

Understand-

We are human, not machines. We do know you are there however . You are not the only person in that bar. Although you may feel like you are a VIP, and you just might be to your bartender if you follow these simple rules. You better believe that at least 20 other in that bar feel the exact same way, but they can't understand why they would ever possibly have to wait. Be patient, be ready, tip well. Bar life will be so much easier.

(ALL BARTENDERS OR WAITSTAFF, REPOST!)

Today...

2007-10-30T17:33:36Z

Is happy and sunny and it made me want to be oh so girly...So, I actually have on tights and a skirt! I wish I could upload a pic but i'm so retarded when it comes to that stuff and anyway, I'm at work...Have a great day all!

You're running down the hallway....

2007-10-21T18:10:47Z

head long into the waiting arms of your life...Yes, your life is waiting patiently for you to catch up to it and save it from yourself...How do you catch it, live it and not destroy it?? How do you hold on to something that should not be caged? How to do you care for something so precious and yet so vile that you often consider just allowing it to sit in the hot sun without adequite nourishment?

No more hospital...Sigh of relief...

2007-10-18T22:42:06Z

I no longer have to fit in a trip to RI Hospital each day before or during work for my squire is now out and on his way to recovery...I'm hoping I will get more sleep now or at the very least have the time to vaccuum my floors...My head has been swimming this past week and I believe it needs a rest....But, as we all know, there is no rest for the wicked...I am quite sure that I will have some other story to tell you all soon enough...Until then, be good to yourselves and eachother...(Sorry, Jerry Springer just popped right in there...No stopping him apparently)

I'm exhausted but thankful....

2007-10-16T21:01:03Z

I have been back and forth to the hospital since Val's accident...I haven't walked the halls of RI hospital this much since I was a kid visiting my mom at work...Now I strut in past the nurses like I own the place...I care not of these so called "visiting hours"...I will visit my brother whenever I feel the need and so I have...Pax and I were the first to bring him ice coffee so as to keep the nurses safe...Monday, I got him a nicotine patch...Again, more for the well-being of the hospital staff...Others have brought the grumpy one cookies and cake and pizza...THis kid is really in need of nothing...His dad even brought him in a laptop! If you had any doubt about who the world revolves around, go down to the Co-Op Care Unit at RI HOspital to room 226...And if you believe that sh*t, there's a bridge I'd like ta sell ya ;0)

PS---> We all know that the world revolves around Pandora!

Official O'Rien seal

2007-10-04T15:45:23Z

Look at this....

Buck naked expect for some paint...

2007-10-04T15:01:00Z

Tuesday was the big body painting day up at the O'Neil castle...Never been body painted before so it was definitely an experience...Did some pics of me in some outfits as well...AngusBruce did a great job...The pics came out awesome...Now I just gotta find some time to go to my mom's so I can upload some...Trashy pics to follow....

pandoravdk @ 2007-10-04T10:24:00

2007-10-04T14:40:26Z

Imagine yourself on a bridge, looking down into the ocean...It can be anywhere in the world...How do you feel?? I rememeber, as a child, feeling as though the wind from that height would hold me as if I had wings...I believe I must have dreamt this many a time in those cool I-don't-want-to-wake-up-even-though-my-bladder-aches kind of dreams...As I grew older, I started to feel a great anxiety wash over me I my car approached any and all bridges...What was once a source of excitment and wonder, now caused me to sweat and shake...What has changed since the time of those rides with Grandpa to Newport?? Perhaps, I am so much more aware of my own mortality...Perhaps, I've watched way too many movies where unexpecting commuters go plunging into the sea...And maybe, just maybe, I had nothing better to write today than this odd drivel... ;0)

Love at first sight: Yay or nay??

2007-10-03T16:03:17Z

A discussion on this topic was recently argued in my mini-van...Of course there was one for and one against...I listened for a while in silence, wincing from time to time...Finally I could no longer keep my mouth shut (surprised??) I beleive in true love I said...Now there was 2 against one on the topic...I said that I believe in it because I have experienced love at first sight personally...About 8 years ago, I was in upstate NY at a weekend festival...I was in a field on a gloriously sunny day...The kind of day that makes you happy to be alive...There was music floating across the wind and that sweet smell of weed...I was alone and gazing across the way to see if I could find my friends...Standing at the top of the hill was a beautiful boy, shirtless and perfectly tanned...His hair sat danced around his shoulders as he surveyed the field as well...I didn't know at the time that he was looking for the same kids I was...I couldn't move, I couldn't breathe...I just stood and watched him from afar...At that moment, I was completely in love with someone I had never even spoken to...

Now for the weird part...I saw this boy last night at the bar...It was like I had manifested him into my reality...I have to be careful who I think of next...

Weekend wrap up

2007-09-30T20:32:27Z

10 things I learned this weekend:

1. Hangin' with Clodah and Demi is very relaxing.
2. West Hartford is pretty.
3. Mojitos are yummmy!
4. Pear liqueur is evil.
5. Drunk blogging is funny (at least to me)
6. Drunk texting can be funny too
7. I can make a baldric (with help)
8. DD is still on the list.
9. The Corner Pug is a great Irish pub.
10. Drink lots of water before you go to bed!

Just curious....

2007-09-30T02:54:51Z

WHere is everyone today????????????????

Tonight's forecast...

2007-09-30T02:23:29Z

If you hadn't noticed, there's pear fizz in the CT air tonight...As of 10pm tonight, we have been experiencing 80s flashbacks as well as SNL reruns...Fried bananas have just made their way into the evening skies with a small showing of parrot bay and OJ...Continued silliness throughout the evening is expected with intermittant drunken text messaging....More as information becomes available....

Saturday weather in CT...

2007-09-29T18:02:12Z

Mild hangover this morning with increasing clarity...Some complaining this afternoon as well as shopping and dining out...I believe a nap is on the emminant horizon as well as some crap TV watching...This evening's forecast: baldrick making, hair coloring and possible chance of more mojitos...Check in later for our true-to-the-minute weather reporting...I now return you to your regularly schedule weekend...

Weather update...

2007-09-29T03:28:43Z

alcoholic fog with a chance of girl on girl action...Tape at 11pm...

PS--. Mojitos are dangerous and should not be drinken lightly...

PPS--> Drunken blogging can be insightful....or not....

Weekend forecast.....

2007-09-28T18:54:15Z

It will be bright and sunny and full of estrogen in West Hartford, CT....There will be a chance of crafting and movie watching...Intermittant drinking and lots of giggling in the forsecast...There is also a slight chance of yard saling as well as dining out...Sunday's outlook calls for more yummy's and lots of sleep...Tape at 11....

What if....

2007-09-27T20:01:43Z

Tyler Durden was right???

"It is only after we lose everything that we are free to do anything..."

Meme....

2007-09-26T15:51:29Z

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Pinot Noir, the first step in relaxation...

2007-09-25T15:55:00Z

Just couldn't do it on my own last night...Had to stop for a bottle of wine on the way home...Even with the grapey goodness, I still had a hard time dealing with everything...I was on the phone with chefbunny
for what seemed like hours...I appreciate the talk but I feel like I was also in my own privte getaway so thanks for that too...

Littel one finally got to bed and with more Pinot in hand, husband and I talked for a couple of hourse which was both good and difficult...I thought we made some head way and perhaps we had until I turned b*tch again this morning over a silly drink...WTF is wrong with me???

I ned ed to see a GYN or something cause the tornado of b*tch just isn't any fun!

HAPPY HAPPY

2007-09-24T21:22:46Z

Birthday to priestesm