Aimer's Lil' Sister

I was excited to find an email in my inbox this morning from my little sister. She lives in Idaho so I don't get to see her too often. But, she wrote to inform me of an award she won last week through a marketing club she is involved with through her high school. She ended up winning first place out of 80 kids that were in the running. Now she gets to go to Georgia for the National event. Aimers is very proud of her little sister.

Erin Go Bragh

Here's to St. Patrick's day and the wonderful night at Thomas Langtry's Saturday where we celebrated with Guiness, Bailey's, Jamieson's, corned beef and cabbage, a bitchin' soundtrack featuring Thin Lizzy ...Musha ring dumma do, damma da, Whack for the daddy 'ol, Whack for the daddy 'ol, There's whiskey in the jar......oh...and most importantly my best friends....BOB haircuts forever bitches!!

Aimer's Incomplete List of Hobbies

Hello friends,

I compiled a list of neat hobbies that you may want to consider to replace your drinking. I originally compiled this list specifically for Maureen, but thought that all of you may find it helpful

***Please note this is not a complete list of hobbies****

toy train collecting
rubber stamping
antiquing
birding (calling and watching)
magic and/or illusion
radio controlled vehicles (since that one shop is right by you that sells them)
quilting/sewing/pattern making/dress making
flower arranging
bunko
bridge
lock picking
stenciling
composting
building geraniums
kite flying
freshwater or saltwater aquariums
genealogy
ham radio
puppetry
tombstone rubbing
canning
macrame
needlepoint
watercolor painting
calligraphy (may also include writing Chinese/Japanese characters)
origami
stamp/coin collecting
candle making (this can include soaps/lotions/and massage oils too)
metal detecting
pinochle
rocking AIDS babies
building dollhouses
antique car restoration
astronomy (this goes well with hiking)
sheet shooting
butterfly watching
crossword/jigsaw puzzles
making ships in bottles
dog breeding
face painting
walking

I hope that this list inspires you all to do something great.

Toodles, Aimers

White Zin vs. Rose

A couple of summers ago it seemed that wherever I went someone had a bottle of chilled Rose. I thought Rose was just a fancy term for White Zin, a wine I began making fun of when I started waiting tables in 1991. When you work in a restaurant it's always a certain type of lady that orders the white zin, and I don't want to be that lady. Piernas and I have been debating over white zin vs. rose forever, so let's put it to rest.

Blush and rose wines are light-bodied and usually chilled, which makes them perfect for drinking at summer picnics and barbecues. Bob Trinchero drinks his white zinfandel as a before-dinner cocktail, and also likes to pair it with spicy curry dishes.

Rose wines are made the same way as blush wines - the red grape skins are left in the juice briefly, giving the wine a pink color and minimum tannins - but they are usually drier (less sweet) than white zinfandel. Magic Boy drinks them with chicken wings and mac 'n cheese, which usually gives her a headache.

I hope this helps all of you that have also been questioning Rose wines.
Cheers!
Aimers

Jack Gallagher

Jack Gallagher isn't related to Gallagher, but he is a comedian. He is also living in Sacramento. Throughout the years I've had several run ins with Jack Gallagher (listed below).

1. Sierra View Country Club Mid 1990's-Jack did a stand up act during one of our charity tournaments, this was during his Crystal Ice Cream years, I was starstruck.

2. Southwest Airlines flight to Phoenix 4 years ago-I was going to corporate office, he was listening to I-pod, he was isle seat, I was window seat. I tried to see what he was listening to on his I-pod but this was before I got my reading glasses. I imagined it was Led Zep's ZOSO album.


3. Pancake Breakfast at Elementary School. Jack and family were standing right in front of me I was able to get this picture of him, everyone in his family is tall, his oldest son was wearing a Ramones t-shirt, skinny jeans, and checkered slip on Vans.

I have yet to work up the courage to speak to Jack Gallagher but I feel like it could happen in the coming year.

Power Ranger

I was just going through my Samsung and came across this little gem. I mean, if that's not the cutest little power ranger I've ever seen, then I don't know who is. This was a happy day.

Aimers

Awesome Wizard

Aimers is getting really awesome at art lately, I mean, I'm not trying to brag, but this wizard picture is probably around the most best thing I've done in years. I don't know, I was just inspired by the howling wind and the lunar eclipse and this wicked wizard popped in my head, so I drew him. This is actual charcoal on standard white paper. However, I will be making t-shirts to sell and 10X12 silk screen posters for anyone intersted.

T-shirts $20
Posters $10

These prices do not include tax and I'd prefer that you let me know your order asap so I can get a good grasp on how many I will be needing.

Thanks,
Aimers

P.S. I can also draw merlins if you so prefer.

Opossum Girl

Whew, going through my garage this weekend, I finally found my opossum stuffed animal that I've had since I was a baby. It's why I have such a fascination with opossums, and clearly from this picture, why you can see I identify so well with the look of an opossum.

I'm really ecstatic.

Lates,
Aimers

Aimers Favourite Live Albums of All Time

My favourites (that's how the English write it) listed in no particular order:

Paul Rodgers "Live in Glasgow"
Rainbow "On Stage"
Jethro Tull "Bursting Out"
Yes "Yessongs"
Deep Purple "Made in Japan"
Eric Clapton "Rainbow Concert"
Free "Live"
Free "Songs of Yesterday (disc 4)"

Bad Company "Live in Albuequrque" (no longer available and it's not the best sound but it captures Bad Company during a great tour which I caught the show at MSG)

Led Zeppelin "How the West Was Won"
Black Crowes with Jimmy Page
Rush "All the Worlds a Stage"
Derek and the Dominos "Live at the Fillmore"
Ted Nugent "Double Live Gonzo"
Lynyrd Skynyrd "One More from the Road"
Foghat "Live"

Wish List

There is a GOD!! Can someone please purchase this Slash action figure for Aimers? It's avaialbe on Amazon.com and is made by MacFarlane Toys, it is $49.99

Details: original paint - Scale: 6-inch - Format: action figure - Packaging: clamshell - - One of rock 'n' roll's most famous and accomplished guitarists in a signature pose complete with leather jacket and tophat. Includes support base, guitar, amp and speaker

Thanking you in advance.

Aimers

Do NOT BUY THE PT Cruiser

Hello all, I just wanted to pass down some very useful information in regards to purchasing a PT Cruiser. My cousin, Cynthia, sent me an email this morning because she never showed up for dinner at my house last night. I was really worried about her until I checked my gmail inbox. I'm sharing her email with you all as I know many of you have expressed interest in the purchase of a PT Cruiser and have asked my adivce and opinion on the car in the past, please read this from Cynthia and be advised:

Dear Cousin Aimers,

I want to thank you all for your concern and I apologize for my absence. I've been having issues with my vehicle and I just barely got home from another break down. Let's just say that I won't be getting another Pt Cruiser, especially the first model. First it was the oil, barley had any, and there must be leak in my coolant tank, which causes overheating. Horrible noises from it too. It's embarrassing. And I need a tune up. It must be nice having money...

However, Auntie is ill and she is not going to be working. So, she is willing to let Mom and I borrow her Pt Cruiser (which is still new) for tomorrow night. So hopefully, I'll have dinner with you tomorrow. Actually, no thoughts about it, I will be there tomorrow night. I have nothing stopping me. Just wanted you to know. And again, I apologize. Have a pleasant evening.

~ Cousin Cynthia

Just Thinking

Does anyone else find it odd that Britney has no time for court appearances Sean Preston, or Jayden James.......buuuuuuttttttt has plenty of time to wax her twicket and go to Rite Aid for lipsticks?

Slash Sketch

Slash is pretty much awesome so I spent the better half of my Saturday sketching this picture of Slash totally jamming out. What did everyone else do this weekend?

Aimers

Stilts

I finally overcame my fear of heights and headed down to the Hansel J. Kubric stilt walking course held at Sierra II through the Learning Exchange. This $50 course lasts five hours and teaches you how to construct your own stilts, which costumes get your crowd pumped, how to actually walk around on stilts, how to get out of your stilts and caring and storage of stilts. Excrutiating at first, I was open to everything Hansel had to say and within the first hour of instruction was up and able to walk. Hansel laughed and said I looked sort of like a baby colt, I had to laugh too, I really did.

Now to give this gift back to you, my fans, I'm offering to work birthday parties and corporate events for $25 per hour. This does include balloon animals and funny jokes with the costume seen in the picture (can be subsituted for a jazz singer).

Shoot an email if you're interested.
Thanks
Aimers

Our Attempt at Going Green

Saturday afternoon, was beautiful and sunny. Taking a cue from the recent media onslaught of all the white people going green, we decided to pick the orange tree in the front yard. Winding up with nearly 100 ripe, juicy Naval oranges, we made a sign and took the fruits of our labor to the corner over by Crepeville (douche central). It was an uncomfortable feeling, being stared and pointed at by the weekender in Curtis Park crowd. But, within minutes a Volvo, corn powered VW Westfalia, and Toyota Prius all pulled up in unison. People were out of their cars with their recyleable grocery bags in hand, filling them to the top with our delicious and well priced oranges. We sold out in under 10 minutes.

We took the $10 we made and bought a pack of cigarettes and some gasoline.
It really ended up being worth our while and this just goes to show how much money we can make off of these go-green bastards.

Four Eyes

As if life couldn't get any more exciting for Aimers, it all changes with one eye examination. Last week I went and saw Dr. Fong, an optometrist over in Natomas, right by Applebee's. Through the examination of my eyes, Dr. Fong was able to determine that I have a hard time focusing, go figure. Three days later I have these glasses to use while I sit at my computer or read. It feels a little like being in a bubble, but I have found that my ability to focus has been extraordinary. I'm reading so much more now and feel much smarter already. I think it is safe to say that I will climb at least one step on the proverbial career ladder in no time.

Thanks Dr. Fong.
~Aimers

Found...but Lost

Found dead dog

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I found a reddish brown smaller dog (about 40 pounds) that had been hit by a car and died by the side of the road. Male with rather large upright ears and reminded me of some type of a terrier but not a pit bull - no pit bull. It had short hair and a pointed nose - maybe a mix but it was hard to tell the exact breed - as I kept looking at his upright larger ears and they seemed big for a smaller dog. I wish I had taken a photo of him but didn't think of it at the time. Reminded me of a fox but his tail was not bushy. The County Pound has the information on him. I don't have more details because it was sad and hard for me to carry him - but I didn't want to leave him by the side of the road. He reminded me of one of my dear dogs - may he rest in peace.

Johnny The Motivational Retard

This picture is of Barbara Glanz, a motivational speaker, this video clip is some bullshit that Barb concoccted to motivate people while making money off of her DVD and book. If you have a minute, watch the clip.


http://www.simpletruths.com/simpletruths/a.aspx?af=219&mo=stsr

This was passed through to me by Mel who had received as a work email along with a string of one hundred comments like "WOW, this really touched my heart" and "THIS IS BEAUTIFUL -- PLEASE WATCH!!!!". After watching and discussing with my associates, we were ready to puke through our hands. There are some major holes in this story, as in, I doubt Johnny had written enough daily quotes with the help of his dad to be prepared for that triple length line that went to the frozen isle section. Why do people believe this stuff? Do they really think that Johnny the retarded bagger has the ability to change the world one post-it at a time? Do they really believe that Johnny even exists? I mean do people named Johnny even exist?

Well, to answer that question, Johnny Bookout existed. His story was sad, not inspirational. I mean really, just an adopted foul-mouthed kid who tortured his sister and her friends. Never moved out of his parents' home, worked intermittently as some sort of mechanic but mainly sold drugs out of his parents' garage. Johnny died of an overdose in his childhood bed at the age of 35. While he wasn't as inspirational as Johnny the Retard, he did coin the terms, taco twins and burrito sisters for J-Mo and Mel and referred to his sister and mom as m-fers.

It's unfortunate I don't have any DVD's or books about Johnny Bookout. But think of him the next time you want to forward an interesting awe inspiring story to your co-workers, you'll thank me for it.

The Connection

The first time it happened I was at my Grandma Jane's house. She had a picture cut out of this actress and was telling the family how this girl looked just like me, it was Meg Ryan, I think I was like 15 or 16 and had no idea who she was but was kind of embarassed by the whole thing and how everyone kept doing there comparing. Being an awkward little opossum, I didn't really know how to react. Since then, some 20 years ago, I've gotten about one Meg Ryan comment per month per year. Now, it has become a joke with my friends and I. It's almost like getting a beaver shot, you never know when it is going to happen, and you certainly can't prepare, but when you get one...wow. This weekend as Mel Mel and I inched up to the bar, it happened, right there in front of everybody. Now, I've put it out here to the world, and I bet just like that the comments will stop. It's ok though, because Meg is looking a bit hurt these days.

Happy hunting.
Aimers

Let's Not Forget

In the not so far away past this was what Katie Holmes looked like. Herpes, long lifeless hair, glasses, total NERD!, agreed? Over the last year, with the help of her robotic and scientologic husband, she has transformed into a sort of modern day vampire blow up doll yet American sweetheart. It's creepy. I don't get it, but will say, that this transformation will hopefully gives girls like Britney some hope and peace of mind that they to can turn it all around. Maybe instead of having turned to Madonna and the kaballah, Britney should've turned over $19.95 to buy that L.Ron Hubbard book and had been able to have Tom and Katie at her beckon call. Hopefully, it isn't too late, and if all else fails, Dr. Phil seems to have it handled.

I'm rooting for you BRIT!!

Being an Aunt

Dudes, as you know I adore being a mom. It's my greatest since of accomplishment and my kid is the most fun and creative guy that I've ever met. He keeps me laughing non-stop and makes me think in different ways.

But, being an Aunt is also pretty fucking great. Being an Aunt means you don't have to stay too long, but that you get to dole out sugar and let your niece stay up way too late. Being an Aunt means that your niece can eat as many Bartlett pears as she wants while smashing them into her pretty pink clothing. Being an Aunt means that everyone can run wild and make a mess and I don't even have to pick it up. But most importantly, being an Aunt means that I am somebody's favorite person, and that's just cool.

Fur Trimmed Even

One of our own has a pair of pink fur lined crocs. They are kept by her front door. She says she uses them around the house and hasn't actually left the house with them on, but later admitted to taking the garbage to the street in them. I got this action shot of the crocs on a current visit to her East Sacramento home. I'm not sure how I feel about any of it. Only time will tell if these wounds can be healed.

Dr. Fox

When I was little my mom and granny went to this dentist, Dr. Fox.
He's the one that made that gold miner statue in old town Auburn.
In addition to his gold miner, he created and erected huge nude females in front of his dentist's office that shoot arrows into the blue, blue sky...and most importantly he is also the one my mom posed nude for in exchange for free dental work.

Yesterday we took Gio by to see the statues and I took it as an opportunity to let him know that the statue in my granny's backyard of the naked female by the pool is actually his grandmother and that these beautiful nude bow and arrowers were also inspired by her sweet sweet bod. The apple-bottoms don't fall too far from the tree.

Robert Smith's Weather

I woke this rainy Thursday morning with a dream. I dreamt that Robert Smith was a national weather man and every day he predicted the same thing. Rainy, cold, and grey days.

Big Shot

Who takes a limosine to work? I mean, I didn't have time to wait around and find out, but I imagined it was overweight office ladies, whose boss man paid for the limo, so they could go to the outlet stores for the day to Christmas shop. This would be Aimers worst nightmare, yet a predicament that I could see myself getting into with no way out.

Peace be with you,
Aimers

Stitches and stuff....

I don't know why I've not been blogging lately, shit just hasn't been that interesting lately I guess. But here is some stuff on my mind:

My stitches are out and everything on my arm is healing up fine, a bit dry, but fine. I think I might need ointment.

I'll be happy to have five days off for Thanksgiving and will eat a lot of food. I wish I were in Cancun with the Burritto Sisters, that sounds pretty nice.

I hope I don't catch a cold, because everyone seems to be sick. I hate it when people are sick. I don't want to be around them. I don't like coughing or sniffling.

Ummm, oh, the Bachelor was pretty funny last night, most dramatic rose ceremony ever. That dude turned out to be a real dick. But, those girls have to be pretty stupid to date a twin, creepy.

I miss the Pick Up Artist and wish that I were Canadian. I'm considering becoming a goth for the winter months, but the winter months don't seem to be coming, so I'm not sure now.

I want to see the new Cohen Bros. movie, Gio is reading, Mary J's album is coming out on December 18th, my windshield still needs replacing as does my right tail light, I don't like it when people eat ice, I dislike the store Kohl's, and I still hate cinammon.

I guess that about wraps it up....oh one last thing, my washer broke.
Have a good holiday if I can't think of anything intersting before then.

Aimers

How to Ask Aimers for an Autograph or Photo

1.Aimers is just a person. She has a real life and responsibilities; make sure your timing is appropriate for what you want. Fans are appreciated but keep in mind that no one wants to be ambushed exiting the lavatory stall or with a mouthful of dinner at a business meeting over at Johnny Carino's.

2. Understand that Aimers is used to people asking her for autographs. She takes it in stride, so don't be too nervous.

3. Approach Aimers, but don't get so close that it annoys her. Say "Hi," tell her your name, and give a light compliment. Do not gush - she doesn't enjoy it. Ask a question or two. Comment on whatever she's famous for.

4.Hold out a pen and paper, but don't stuff it into her hands. Ask for an autograph by saying "I'd love to have your autograph," or "May I take a picture with you?" Don't be shy. Be confident and smiley.

Hope this helps, and if I've EVER offended any of you my loyal and devoted fans, please know that I must've have been having a bad case of the Mondays.

Dave and Buster's

It was only a matter of time before they developed a Chuck E Cheese for the corporate minded adult. I don't know how much worse things can get. Dave and Buster's boasts over 200 video games, specialty drinks, and an "awesome" menu, which includes philly cheese steak rolls and a drink called the shizzle. They also offer special banquet rooms for all of your work hard/play hard corporate events. I guess it was only a matter of time, now I can only hope that Natomas gets a Dave and Busters.

Vamp Le Stat

I'm pretty much screwed, and have been bit by a little vampire. Symptoms include, thirst for blood, being tired, wearing all black, shopping at hot topic, drinking lots of coffee, complaining, putting too many bumper stickers on my car, listening to Bauhaus, buying china flats, excessive clove smoking, dancing with fog machines, pessimism, and hanging out at the Birdcage Walk. If you know a good cure, other than The Cure, please let me know immediately, would like to be back to my bubbly optimistic self as soon as possible.

Aimers

Flags

Finally, something exciting has happened. As I came into work this morning and opened the front door, I was bombarded by the huge flags you see in the picture. There are seven of them and they line the main thoroughfare of our building. No longer are you able to walk through without trying to avoid the flags, and even then, they touch the top of your head as you walk past. There is no explanation as to why the flags have been bolted to the wall, nor any discussion as to what is going on.

There is some speculation that this could have to do with PRIDE or a "Drive to /Fast Track to Success" campaign. I will keep you posted.

Lady Comics

A comedian, or comic, is a performer who entertains an audience by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting the fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy. A comedian who stands and addresses an audience directly is called a stand-up comedian.

I'm just sayin.

Is this thing on??

Well, hello, I am back from my whirlwind of a trip to China. Not sure what to think about all of it yet, I'm a bit out of it and already back to work.

Let me start by saying I now know more than ever that we are very spoiled living in the U.S. I also know that it is pretty hard to keep your balance and not pee on your ankles while you teeter over a hole in the ground to piss. I saw lots of neat things and hope to get some pictures posted to one of those fancy websites where you can make a slideshow real soon.

In other news, Gio lost his first tooth....and I missed it. I was real bummed about that, but was able to make a call to the tooth fairy, via mobile phone, to let her know to wait to come bring him money in exchange for his very small German tooth.

Oh...and one more thing, everyone had really neat cell phone charms in Hong Kong.

Peace out bitches,
Aimers

Zai Jian

This will be Aimers last blog until Oct 8th or thereabouts. Heading out to Hong Kong with Shanghai Shirley tomorrow. I'm nervous and excited. I need everyone to keep me updated on who Bret Michaels will choose as his love mate on the Rock of Love, is it going to be Heather or Jes? Totally up in the air. Did I mention I was nervous?

Ok, see you next week.

Aimers

The Chad's of the World

Some things Chad loves:

Linkin Park
Maroon 5
Nickleback
Fall Out Boy
Beer
Watersports
The new 7 series BMW, sick.
Bringing sexy back
Cabo/Hawaii
Wakeboarding/snowboarding/any sort of boarding
Girls who are cool to just kick it...and a bangin body doesn't hurt either!

Dislikes:
Smokers
A poor attitude
Laziness
Anyone that wants to judge and not have a good time
Last call

RIP BIP

We lose yet another mime in an ever descending population of mimes. Marcel Merceau, popularized the art of mime, and his character BIP, was adored by mime enthusiasts and performance artists world wide. Marceau took the art of mime further than the traditional... trapped in a box or frantically searching for rope, Marcel was the master of mime, and now sadly, he is taken from us at 84 years of age.

It seems like only yesterday that I was quietly watching VHS tapes of Marcel in my bedroom, age 11, thinking of all the ways I would paint my face, "if only I could afford white and black pancake make-up from Sprouse Reitz", I always thought to myself. "If only mother and the rest of the world, would understand the importance of mime". Then one day my dreams all came true, I started working at Laugh's Unlimited, Tuesday, day shift, where I was able to practice mimery, while serving appetizers to the Capitol Crowd. I did this for three weeks straight, until I was asked to leave, apparently Laughs wasn't ready for the art of mime.

As you know, Fans of Aimers are fans of mimes....and so I leave you with these parting words from Mr. Marcel Marceau, Master of Mime.

"Do not the most moving moments of our lives find us all without words?"

~Marcel Marceau

I think a moment of silence would be appropriate.

God Bless, fans, Aimers.

Sheriff Lou Blanas

As you gaze at this picture with all of the beautiful shades of green, and J-dog's face smiling in the corner, don't let your eyes fool you. Take a closer look, right there by the red arrow and you will see ex-sheriff Lou Blanas downing a cocktail with his bros. It looked like a strong drink, as it was in one of the smaller glasses and was clear with a toothpick. Did I mention it was 11 a.m.? Retirement must be so sweet. Hope he got a hold of Sherm for a ride home.

Aimers

Trippin off Sherm...and other things.

It is hard to determine why scads of moped riding twenty somethings hit the streets of Sacramento this weekend, but it was freaky and uncomfortable. Friday BFF and I went dancing only to realize the entire club was filled with some sort of moped gang, it was awkward and we felt twice our age. I guess its best not to relive those things you once found so cool...I mean...dancing to 80's music is best done in the 80's, and to try to relive it is pretty disgusting, at least on our part. It's more pathetic than kitschy. With that said, we needed a ride home, so we called BFF's main cabbie, Sherman. To our surprise his number was disconnected, so now we're trippin' off sherm.

Slow Your Roll

One must be careful not to get too big for their britches, even if those britches are slim legged Premium Levi's that cost you a couple of hundred dollars to look cool for the kids.

Question to Kanye: Remember Mase? Yeah, didn't think so.

Just check yo' self, is all I'm sayin, check yo self.

Aimers

That's a WRAP people!!

Look people, I don't want to buy any of your kid's wrapping paper. If I have one more desperate parent enter my office with scads of paperwork and excel spreadsheets begging for money for Taylor and Brianna's school fundraiser, I'm going to fucking lose it. I've got my own fundraising to do, shit. By the time I buy all this wrapping paper, I'm not going to have money left to have anything to wrap...doesn't anyone get this? Also note: I will not buy cookies, magazines, chocolates, Candlelight, Pampered Chef, Avon, Mary Kay, or anything remotley like any one of these things.

Thanks in advance.
Ms. Aimee

Dr. Silverman's Office

I went to see Dr. Silverman, dermatologist and father of Sarah this morning. This was the waiting room, lots of AARP magazines as well as Time and Newsweek. One man, when asked his birthday by the receptionist, said, "November 10th 1920, I'm as old as dirt". Is that true? I don't know. It seemed like he was telling a tall tale. Well, the bad news for me in the life of aimers, is that I've got some crazy mole that needs to be surgically removed pronto. I'm kind of tripping, but like Tupac says, keep yo' head up. Which reminds me, I haven't made a Tupac memorial blog.

I gotta go!!
Aimers

Just like Ronnie said.....

Whoa, i'm patiently awaiting the verdict in the case of Phil Spector. What a sorted story he's got going on here. A real Hollywood tragedy with all the right ingredients to make a made for television movie on Lifetime. I really don't know what to believe, but do know that Spector has some snazzy taste. His 27 year old wife is one lucky lady.

Aimers

Lil' Aimers

As my birthday quickly approaches, I still feel like a child. Not yet ready to grow up and face the world, not yet ready to believe this is it, quick to play all day and dream. Bluebells and cockle shells.

Here is a poem my mom wrote to me as I approached my third birthday:

Aimee Bree almost three and what a big girl you have grown to be.
Blue eyes and blonde hair, in my mind you are always there.
Running and laughing in the sun, it always looks like you are having so much fun.
Eating peanut butter and watching TV, oh how I wish that I was almost three.

Love,
Mom

Raider Nation

Welp, I finally did it. I plunked down $250 and got my very own Raider's tattoo by Wild Bill on Sunday. I've been wanting to do this for so many years, and finally on Sunday, my brother says to me, he says, "hey, sis, let's get those Raiders tattoos we've been talking about since Jr. High, we'll get em' for PaPa"....so I says to him, I says, "OK", and three excrutiating hours later, voila. Just in time for Monday night football. Whose making the seven layer dip?

Aimers (wow, it even sounds kinda like raiders)

Crash Em' Up Derby

Hi there,

I found this little feller in Auburn last night. He was the consummate professional, announcer, for the crash em' up derby at the Auburn County Fair yesterday and what a job he did. Not only did he keep his cool, for over two hours by doing wide leg stances while announcing, he got the crowd excited by instigating a dueling shouting match from each side of the bleachers, you know...."ok EVERAY BODAY on that side I want you to say WATER.... and on this side I wanna hear you say TRUCK", and then as he'd cup his ear to one side, they'd scream "WATER!!!", and then he'd do that cutsey fake jog back to the other side with an ear cup and a motion of the arm to be really loud and the crowd would go wild "TRUCK!!!" and so on and so forth, total professional. I snapped this photo of him, when he was shooting the shit with the guy next to me, but as he saw me take it he came up, put his arm around Gio and gave a "shit eating grin" posing for another picture. God, it really doesn't get much better!!

Aimstein

Bush is a CROC!!

Ok, enough is enough. We all know that George W. is a total croc, but he's taken it to a whole new level, donning the infamous "Croc". Let's talk about this shoe for a second people. WTF is everyone thinking? I believe this trend started with line cooks and chefs, who would wear the comfy clog paired with a wild dancing chili pepper print chef pant. However, the CROC has now made its way to every Montessori school from here to Baltimore. While I don't see much harm in five year olds wearing the shoe (sideline: yes, my mom sent G home with a brown pair that I've been trying to ditch, total embarassement), what I can't understand is why their parents, grandparents, aunts/uncles, and teachers have also decided to act like its ok to wear this fucking rubber clog. And now....this...the "ruler" of the free world donning this godamn "shoe"??!! WTF? I say it again, This is not OK people. Stop the insanity!!

Thank you for your consideration!!
Aimers

First Day

Aimers is pleased to announce that G's first day of school went off without a hitch. It will be interesting to hear what he has to say about his day, but from what I could tell, he seemed content and looked pretty preppy in his school uniform. It's funny because I can remember 1st grade like it was yesterday. I had a best friend named Mary-Elizabeth, whatever with the hyphen and I also had a boyfriend named Michael Paul Adell, yeah, he went by all three names, maybe this was popular in 19 seventy whatever....at any rate I'm pretty sure that Michael Paul wouldn't date a girl these days. Nor would any of my "boyfriends" from grade K-10.

Well, hope all of you are enjoying first days of school too.

Aimers.

Happy Labor Day

Howdy Folks,

Have a happy labor day, get wild, have a BBQ, go rafting, take a hike, whatever, just relax. I'm about to shut down the DELL and start this thing. The girls and I will be on an adventure this evening, look for us, we'll be the sarcastic ones talking shit in the corner.

Aimers

Fuji: UPDATE

Hi gang,

Just wanted to update you on the Fuji situation. It looks like my main funder has pulled from the deal and is M.I.A. While this is frustrating, I think that with a little help from WAMU we will stand to see substantial funding and therefore growth by the end of the first quarter of fiscal year '08.

I ask that you please keep your fingers crossed as this has been a very long journey and one that will hopefully be successful in the very near future. I am envisioning positivity and have added Fuji to my wish board, just like they told me to do on the Secret.

Thank you for your outpouring of support during this rocky time.
Fuji remains to be my top priority and I am focusing on keeping my eye on the prize.

Thanks all,
Aimeson

Jealous MUCH?

Aimers is like, OMG, wow, how typical Arnold is totally copying me, AGAIN!! Here he is nose to nose with a pig (per usual)at the California State Fair. Awfully coincidental that this picture comes out just hours after my llama drama blog. I don't even know what to say at this point. I guess it's like the ol' saying goes, copy catting is the greatest form of flattery or whatever they say. But, right now, I'm just kinda thinking more like, single white female or Austrian or whatever.

Get a life ARNIE!!!

Aimers