It really must take all types

WHAT THE HELL? (there was an explanation here yesterday which was apparently eaten by blogger himself - here goes another try...) This was a posting on craigslist that suggested that you email this guy a song name and your phone number and he would call you and sing it to you. He warned that he would not do it if it wasn't your number or if you were going to laugh (but only b/c he found that it made it difficult to finish the song).

Reading Coffee Cream

The weirdest pattern emerged on the top of my coffee. I was thinking maybe it means something like tea leaves.

If you look closely, you can see a snowflake pattern over the top of the coffee. If it is a star, it is a sign of hope, joy, and prosperity. (*fingers crossed*)

Another preview of the new apartment

Ryan, my mom, and I went to measure the new apartment and my mom is drawing up the floor plans so we can figure out where the heck things will go.
Here is a sneak-peak our kitchen nook.

Another "You Decide."

Barry Wood, a designer on Trading Spaces looks EXACTLY LIKE Logan Marshall-Green who plays Trey on The OC.



Don't you think?

Moving (in August but lease starts next Friday!)!

Friday begins the NEW LEASE FOR OUR APARTMENT! We have a month overlap between leases - which although it makes it more expensive, we have the ability to take our time with the move.
This is an overview of our house!

We are going on Sunday to measure with my mom (b/c she's an architect) to figure out where our furniture will fit (or not)!

Mr. Bananagrabber

Bananagrabber
Originally uploaded by lambgarden.

I love you, Mr. Bananagrabber.

Maybe you should give away your dad instead. It seems like he's the one with the problem.

I LOVE Commercials

I have to confess - I love commercials. Not only do I watch enough television to SHOCK the conscience but I also enjoy the WORST part of it -- that part that fuels the money machine.

Here is my recent favorite.

Gotta Love Poor Choice in Words

Here is a posting from craigslist:

"Hey there. It just saddens me to see so many of our larger friends tied and chained in a yard day after day. They may looks cumbersome and slow especially next to a smaller high energy terrier for example but for their overall health they need some play time and exercise just the same. My associate and I (both broke students) willwalk your dog, run with him and help bleed off a lot of that pent up energy. Our rates are flexible. Hope to talk to you soon"

I recommend omitting the word "bleed" from an offer to dog-walk.
(could it be a joke? it just seems too subtle....)

I Need a Life

Since yesterday's posting, I had a dream that I went to get my haircut. I wanted to cut it a little below chin length but my mom and sister thought I shouldn't cut it so short.

Today's story involves Dr. Snoozlebutt spending a day in the park with his pet pig Roozies. They pack a nice picnic lunch of sardines, marmalade, and melba toast. And one apple for Roozies. Dr. Snoozlebutt wears his snoozliest PJs for park-romping and Roozies sports a polka-dot handkerchief tied debonairly around his pudgy neck.

Newark City Hall and Me

This is a picture of me on the way back from the main post office in Newark posing in front of Newark City Hall.


I'm thinking I need a haircut. I was planning on growing it long but ... I kind of hate my hair long. It takes me over like a monster - a big hair monster. I'm much fresher with my short curly hair. Much Maryier, that's for sure. Maybe I should wait for the summer's crazy humidity subsides before I render myself unable to tie my hair back in a knot.

I'm watching I Want That! on HGTV and I do NOT recommend it. Basically, it is a whole show featuring stupid things you have already seen in stores or you would never want. I want to see more crazy luxury features for the home that only super rich people would consider getting. Not some Bose radio that stores songs on it knows how to play songs on random -- eh hemmm... has anyone ever heard of a computer or iTunes? Very unimpressive.

Leave me messages with suggestions for topics if anyone is particularly bored with the current events. I won't be insulted!

Maybe this isn't Michael Jackson at All!

I propose that this man we have been calling Michael Jackson is not who we think he is. I think that some very ugly middle aged woman has taken his place. It is all a conspiracy.

According to sources, we're actually looking for this guy:

Trout Parade Pics (Part 1)

Here are some of the pictures from this year's Trout Parade in Livingston Manor, NY.

Hello There

Sorry I didn't post pictures of the Trout Parade - I forgot my camera up at the cabin and had to use my mom's. Now she has her camera in Brooklyn so I won't have the pictures for a little while. I'll see what I can do. I was really fun and strange. The weather was wicked hot but at least the thunderstorms didn't start until the late afternoon.

The notable aspect about the Michael Jackson trial to me is that weird fan. It isn't that there has been a long track-record of Michael paying off kiddies to keep their mouths shut. It isn't that he admitted to sleeping in the same bed as children. Or that there is this mysterious thing called "Jesus Juice."

It is that weird SUPERFAN named BJ Hickman. I kind of admire the blind fanaticism he has displayed. I think people should start becoming fans of this fan. Love of his love! I love you BJ Hickman!

Trout Parade!

You might think that I should study all weekend. You would be right. However, I will *also* be celebrating my favorite fish


at the TROUT PARADE in Livingston Manor, New York the fly fishing capital nestled in the Catskills Mountains. The parade looks like loads of fun so what more could I ask for?

Oh yeah, and I'm celebrating my grandmother's birthday! Happy Birthday Nanny!

I'll post pictures of all the events on Sunday when I get back.

What's the WORLD Coming To?

This Dancing with the Stars is truly disturbing. I am watching Joey McIntyre dance the fox trot. My inner 12 year old is weeping.

Our New Apartment in Upper Montclair!

Ryan and I made light work of finding an apartment! We're moving to Upper Montclair in New Jersey in July/August! The apartment is in this house:


Here are two pictures of the pretty living room:



This is one of the bedrooms (there are two and they both have hardwood floors!):


And this is the yard:


We also have our own private porch! Friends, be prepared to be invited over for much fun!

Prepare to Be Horrified

My email address and AIM is "lambgarden" which I dreamed up in high school as my AOL name. I think you can probably figure out why when you think about that my name is MARY therefore there is a connection to LAMB and separately a connection to GARDEN. It does not mean that I have pet lambs.
And what it certainly does NOT mean is this - click on TVCM. For a strict veggie head like myself, this is TOTALLY repulsive. Fear not though, I also find it funny. I haven't lost my sense of humor or humility.

Summer plans

Summer plans? you ask. Yeah, aside from preparing for the bar exam (2 of them really) I am going to be spending weekends up in the Catskills. My mom is renting a house and I'm planning on scooting myself and my books in my little 'Baru up to New York. Luckily, we still get one day of leisure with the bar review class so I can go hiking and swimming and row a boat for the other day. Some of the trails look so majestic - I'm supa-cited! This city mouse can't wait to breathe some fresh air.

Wanna Feel Old and Sad?

Then watch Hit Me Baby One More Time where you can see former professional pop stars battle it out in an amateur night setting. You'll think I'm kidding but so far CeCe Peniston and Arrested Development have been the best. I guess this is how I have to console myself in the summer-draught.

10,000

I just want to take this opportunity to say that Lame Attempt is rapidly approaching 10,000 visits all before the one-year anniversary! Yay, thanks for visiting friends!

Why Study?

Why study for the bar when I can find out all I need to know about the law, particularly evidence through articles about the Jackson case? Oh Michael Jackson, I hope I get a lot of questions regarding past activity admissible to indicate a pattern of behavior.