2010



December 23th, 11:53pm
Status:  Mesmorized and Bewildered.

Missing someone in DE.



November 19th, 9:50pm
Status:  Moving....AGAIN.

I'm listening to "Push It" by Salt N Pepa (1987) and still think I'm not worthy to dance because I'm not "sexy people".   Remember..."This dance ain't for everybody."


October 29th, 11:07pm
Status:  Bothered that I have to even write this:

But such is the world we live in where anyone can sue anyone at anytime. 
I ran into J. Kessler at Recoil's Santa Ana show and introduced myself letting him know I own a DM fan website that recently surpassed over 1 million hits.  I casually asked him not sue me for copyright infrigement.   He laughed and said "Depeche Mode will never sue their fans."   So thank you.  And I have witnesses.  ;)


October 13th, 7:03pm
Status:  Frustrated - When you can't get a man out of your mind.

I remember when I got my first CD player as a Christmas gift from my parents, and it was a DUAL CD player at that. Sorry DM- my first 2 CD's played.....Front 242 and Skinny Puppy.


October 2nd, 11:49am
Status:  Still on a Hamburg High

What an amazing time in Hamburg!  It was wonderful seeing all my old touring friends again from Romania, England, Scotland, Belgium and Germany and meeting new DM fans finally face to face. 

Favorite part of my visit... seeing Hamburg from the back of a Vespa with a gorgeous man driving.  Even though I was hungover, tired, scared, and still in the clothes from the night before, it was exhilarating. 
And so very...Behind The Wheel romantic.  :)


September 21st, 11:44pm
Status:  Odd, I wore my underpants inside out all day and just noticed

Hooray...tomorrow I'm off to Hamburg (by way of Lady Lake to Orlando to Atlanta to Amsterdam to Hamburg) for a 3 day DM/FOTU Reunion bender!  I miss my DM mates, see you soon!


August 18th, 10:01pm
Status: Attn:  HOURGLASS FANS

Remember the demo sessions Spinner studios broadcast on youtube in 2007 -(Kingdom, Deeper and Deeper).  I posted on DMMB last year they've been deleted.  But ah ha - the same sessions are now back on youtube...EDITED. 
I understand the thinking to promote Dave (and themselves) in the most attractive way possible..but as a long time fan...I LOVED THOSE ORIGINAL SESSIONS. 

Most DM fans do -  example, the original COME BACK session that didn't "translate" to the album and/or stage version.  What happened w/ that?


July 27th, 10:53pm
Status:  The Truth Be Told..

Get over it DM..."People are People" ROCKS and this ONE song contributes a lot of your salary- considering old and new fans. Take it from me, I've seen the "front lines".  So-with all due respect -  add it to the next tour set.
Don't insult your fans!  (Yeah, we talk about it).

Sorry, someone had to say it.

And PS (to add ammuniton- which translates to "what the fuck!")- The Devotees polled say scrap "In Your Room" and/or "Precious" to make room for "People".  (Unless you are contractually obligated - and in that case- let us fans know what we can do).

And PS PART TWO -(THIS MEANS ME)  
Don't shoot the messenger.  I'm just a fan- a simple singer.






July 16th, 10:06pm
Status:  Contemplating Renovation

I recently moved out of my house to a 2nd floor apartment which = steep stairs.  I'm now realizing I need a precautionary baby gate....FOR ME.


June 29th, 7:20pm
Status:  Answering Email

NO!  I don't think it's retarded to fly to Germany from Florida for a weekend just to go to a DM Fan party.  Silly, yes.   Awesome that I am able to, definitely. 
Thanks for asking, and/or fuck off you jealous git.


June 13th, 12:12am
Status:  Completely overworked

To this day I when I hear Master & Servant I still habitually sing "With me on top, and Dave underneath..." 


May 6th, 9:20pm
Status:  Bored with masterbation

I have a theory that DG created a fake profile and is currently stalking my facebook page.  That, or my narcissism is raising hell...again.


March 13th, 5:31pm
Status:  La La Land

Excuse me Dave and Douglas, can I just squeeeeeeeeeeze in between you guys real quick? That's it....a little to the left Dave, now a little bit closer Douglas... Perfect!  




March 12th, 9:44pm
Status:  Annoyed

I could endure doing laundry/cleaning/cooking because I was listening to DM/NE knowing I would see them soon.  Now I'm doing the same chores without that bliss and it FUCKING SUCKS.  I'm Depressed Mode.

March 8th, 4:47pm
Status:  Winding down at home

It's the end of the Tour of the Universe.  Final statistics are:

      23 Depeche Mode concerts +
       5 Nitzer Ebb solo shows=

• 26 Flights
• 22 Hotels
• 9 Trains
• 6 Buses
• 3 Car Rentals
• 2 Boats
• Sex in 12 different cities over 8 countries.

Now that is what I call a FANTASTIC FUCKING TOUR. 


Feb 15th, 4:25pm
Status:  Sitting at O'Hare heading for London. 

I'm off for the final round of shows.  Before this last journey embarks, here's a recap my favorite 5 memories of the last adventure.

1.  Arriving in Berlin and Cristian giving me his copy of STRANGERS, since he knew I cut mine up to post the pics on my wall in the 90's.  He even brought wrapping paper all the way from Bucharest!

2.  Oliver getting caught in the elevator in Berlin for near an hour without moving, finally getting off and having to collect him from the lobby in my pajamas and sopping wet hair having just emerged from the shower.

3.  Paul, a grown man, waking up at 3am in Paris with the biggest fit of the giggles laughing uncontrollably at our roommates  nocturnal flatulance.

4.  In Lieven, running at full speed with 4" stilletto heels AND a full beer when the line suddenly moved forward.  I managed to keep at least half the beer in the cup. 

5.  Waiting in Paris in the dark at 7am with the coolest DM fans from France, Italy, Israel, Germany, Romania and England.  Love you guys!  (And hope you enjoyed the stolen hotel blankets).

6.  I know I said 5, but can't forget the Prague after party that was AMAZING!!!  So much Depeche Love in the Club!

And my one regret - not pushing Jan into the river walking back from the techno club in Bercy Village when I had the chance. No one would have seen.   :)

Feb 3rd, 7:15pm
Status:  Behind the Wheel.

I've been on the SOTU tour for 16 shows and more to come.  What stands out was seeing this one particular girl in Lieven and both Paris shows who was (at the most) 20 years old.  She was a mirror image of me from 1990 and she recognized it. 
Is it time for me to pass the pom pom torch???


Jan. 6th, 1:19am
Status:  Wound Up

Far too excited & stressed about my next DM Euro adventure, I can't eat or sleep. Attempting to combat this, I created a new recipe:
One shot Ensure followed by One shot Stoli. Repeat until passed out.

Jan. 5th, 3:42am
Status:  My Genius IQ

I wrote an A+ term paper in college based on the phrase... "Recognize and Respond".
Thanks for "Cocaine Sex'......Renegade Soundwave.


Jan. 5th, 2:24am
Status:  Laughing at my own advice.

I leave for Berlin in 2 days for more DM shows.
Berlin, Budapest, Prague, Lieven and 2xParis...including pre-party & after show parties- plus Nitzer Ebb solo gigs.

So - I've been taking 'Airborne'  for the past few days to prevent a cold. 
What I didn't recognize on the lable- (does anyone read that shit?) is that  'Airborne' should not be taken with alcohol.  WHOOPS.   No wonder it's (now) 2:57 am!



Jan. 5th, 3:01am
Status:  Ants in My Pants

25 years ago I fell in love with a song called "The Sun And The Rainfall." 
It's still my favorite song to this day.





2009


Dec. 31st, 7:20pm
Status:  Celebrating New Years!

My last post of 2009 will not be anything intellectual, witty, or even DM related. 
I decided to quote the chorus of one of my fave 80's songs that sums up being me today:

Rough Love-  Anywhere at all. 
Rough Love-  Up against the wall. 
Rough Love-  In the middle of it all. 
Rough Love-  You got to give me some more.
Rough Love.

See you next time in 2010!

Dec. 20th, 8:15pm
Status:  Accomplished

Ah ha!  I have solved the mystery of life.  Actual evidence that Dave wears underpants on stage.  I knew he was too old to go w/out proper ball support!  ;)



Yeah, the market sucks and I can't trade or sell so I have time for shit like this.


Dec. 6th: 12:02am
Status:  Obligated

I wasn't planning on writing tonite, but I spent this rainy day cleaning up my Itunes. 
When I finished, Itunes informed me I have 1,001 songs.  Fuck me. 
(The DM fans will get it).


Nov. 22nd, 7:24pm
Status:  Distracted

There is nothing more deliciously poisonous than falling in unrequited lust.


Nov. 13th, 9:04pm
Status:  Very Happy.

I was fearful that this past German trip would leave me unfilled.  But - it surpassed my expectations, and then some!!!!  I love all of you who made it a reality and I'll see you in Berlin 2010.


Oct. 29th, 1:22am
Status:  Bouncing off the walls

I leave for Frankfurt in 15 hours.  DEPECHE MODE, it's a lifestyle!  Not quite what my parents were hoping for me, but c'est la vie.


Oct. 7th, 8:37pm
Status:  Answers:

Lots of emails ask if I'm single.  Here's my status:

I am currently dating a divine Frenchman - Mr. Blanc.  Mr. Sauvignon Blanc.  However...

I did recently break up w/ J. Daniels, but he was from Tennessee, so I didn't see a future.

Before that I was seeing a Russian with the surname of "Stoli".  But he just left me cold.

I still get booty calls from Sr. Patron and Johnnie W. Black, I just don't always answer the phone.  Wait...unless they are bringing their cousin Weed.  In that case, I'm always up for a threesome.


Sept. 19th, 9:51pm
Status:  Way too giggly

I can't stop imagining Dave walking into the studio pre-SOTU with the mindset that he's writing 1/2 the songs on the new record....and then getting his ass handed to him by Martin.  We all can succomb to overconfidence, can't we? 




Sept. 17th, 7:26pm
Status:  High School Crush written in a High School manner

Aw, the boy I like here in town who doesn't like me back in that way just dropped by my house tonight.  He knows I'm moving out of state in 5 days and wanted to give me a DM CD he made for me.  It's like someone dropping off a mix tape at your locker.  My heart lept, than sank.  But such is the way of my love life.



Sept. 1st, 12:53am
Status:  Getting older

If you randomly saw Dave walking on the street (not knowing he was DG of DM)...
I think no girl would look twice.   Am I wrong?  Seriously, he'd be a skinny jeaned, pushing 50 year old, with a big nose, small head, beady eyes, wearing heeled boots and a needs to be washed white t-shirt with graying black hair.
Does anyone else not see this?  Whatever.  I would still drop to my knees.


August 25th, 2:32pm
Status:  Reflecting on Vegas

Ever meet someone who kisses you so perfectly your stomach drops and you have to catch your breath? 


August 19th, 8:14pm
Status:  Paradoxically thinking

I listen to Nirvana when I want to escape from life.


August 11th, 8:57pm
Status:  Giggly

I've been seeing someone recently and he spent the night last night.  As I turn to go to sleep I completely out of habit said "Night, I love you."  About an hour passed until I realized I said the L word.  Now I feel like George Costanza.  Did he hear me? 


July Something, 11:22pm
Status:  See below

Are you ever in your own home and so stoned that you hide?  For hours????  And hours?


July 16th, 4:37pm
Status:  I QUIT MY JOB!  I QUIT MY JOB!  HOOOORAY!!!!!





July 4th, 5:32pm
Status:  Proud to be an American

"What's the Black Swarm?"   The question of the night. 
You know, I should be on DM's payroll for the amount of press I give them.




June 29th, 6:43pm
Status:  50% laughing and 50% insulted

While watching an episode of "American Dad", I was completely caught off guard when Steve and his friends enter a dungeon area at school and Snot says, "Where are we?  It smells like a Depeche Mode concert"  Steve replies, "We're in Goth Country!"

Hey, I represent that stereotype and I certainly do not smell. 

June 20th, 4:39pm
Status:  Reflective

During the 10 hour drive from Berlin to Calais, France to catch the ferry back to England, Martin and I listed our 10 top DM (including DG/MLG solo albums) songs to pass the time.  Here they are, in no particular oder:

ME:  The Sun & The Rainfall, Kingdom, Compulsion, My Joy, In Chains, Nothing, Policy Of Truth, Here Is The House, World In My Eyes & Lie To Me.

MARTIN:  Just Can't Get Enough, Stripped, Clean, New Life, Get The Balance Right, Never Let Me Down Again, Personal Jesus, Policy of Truth, Enjoy the Silence, Everything Counts.


June 17th, 9:46am
Status:  Back in the USA

Am I glad to be back?  Honestly, no.   It was wonderful to not have any responsibilities for 2 weeks and to be without my cell phone.  Freedom!  But, all good things must come to an end.  Here's my top five events of my 2 week European Adventure Holiday:

5.  Visiting Neuschwantstein Castle in Bavaria, even in the pouring rain.
4.  Driving on the Autobahn at 118 MPH in a British car.
3.  Depeche Mode Live in Berlin - 68,000 fans, it was the German Rosebowl!
2.  After parties in Leipzig and Berlin (excluding the next day hangover)

1.  Meeting wonderful new friends and reconnecting with the old - John, Peter, Kai, Christian, Oliver, Gregor and most of all Martin H.- thanks for a wonderful trip!!!!!!!!

June 9th, 9:15pm
Status:  Hung over in Berlin

From last nights concert and post party in Leipzig.  Tomorrow I'm blessed to see them again!  Oliver P., you're my hero!


May 28th, 3:40pm
Status:  Devastated

My dream of seeing DM in London and throughout Germany has been flushed down the fucking toilet.  Just found out a few hours ago all shows are cancelled and I leave for London in 24 hours.   Maybe it's a sign I need to grow up a bit and stop chasing a band.


May 24th, 8:42pm
Status:  omg, drunk and high and getitng ready to do shots.

I miss Raves!



May 9th, 9:27pm
Status:  Laughing

I just quoted fucking TOWLIE from South Park. 
"I have to work tomorrow so I'll just get a little high."

Hey, if it's cool enough to be on TV, it's cool enough for me to abide by.
(That's SARCASM if it's not coming thru, but I'm still going to get a little high).


May 7th, 10:55pm
Status:  Counting My Riches

SOTU- I adore "Come Back" but I still find myself playing "Kingdom" on repeat.  And repeat on repeat.  And with that said, fucking Dave's Hourglass is beyond brilliant.   Deeper and Deeper?  21 Days? Use You?  Saw Something?..and my fucking favorite "A Little Lie".
Why has DG's album not gone thru the roof?  Not enough $in the publicity pot I'm guessing.


April 26th, 7:24pm
Status:  Blessed

My Mom and Dad to this day support my DM addiction...(I mean, my fondness for their music).  So this morning I go to visit and my Mom hands me a SOTU review that pictures Dave, Mart and Fletch and says..."I'm confused, I thought there were four of them?".   My Mom has been a fan since Music For The Masses and apparently missed Alan.  How adorable is that???


April 22, 6:09AM
Status:  Sleepy

Congrats to Cassie from Perth, Australia for recognizing SINGIN' IN THE RAIN.  OK, I'm going back to bed, fuck this online shit at 6 fucking am.


April 20th, 4:16pm
Status:  Now this is REAL fun

First person to email me what movie this is from wins 2 free DM t-shirts:

"Moses supposes his toes are roses, but Moses supposes erroneously.
Moses he knows his toes are not roses as Moses supposes his toes to be."

Good luck!



April 11, 12:10am
Status:  Spent

A collegue came into my office today and said "You're Karen the fan of Depeche Mode aren't you? - I've seen you online".  

I smiled but said nothing, my heart dropped realizing my secret is out.

He asked  "If you are, then why don't you work for them?"   

I replied, "Because then my fanstasy land would cease to exist."



April 8, 9:45pm
Status:  Headache

I've tried for weeks on end to get into WRONG/SOTU, but no matter what remix, I can't.   It sounds like nursery rhymes.

WITH the exceptions of COME BACK, IN CHAINS, MILES AWAY, and CORRUPT.  
 


March 29th, 7:45pm
Status:  Concerned

I found a roll of wax paper in my kitchen and am confused by its presence since I haven't ridden any slides lately.


March 17th, 8:27pm
Status:  Undervalued

To quote the Great Alexander -
I am having a "Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day."


March 12th, 11:17pm
Status- SHUT UP!

Why am I still a DM fan? 
Because the same song that made me smile and motivated me at 15 years old, still does at age 37.  Mystery solved.


March 1st, 7:36pm
Status:  Glad

This last week, after 3 hours sleep and still drunk and/or alert on Red Bull from Neo/Chicago, my friend Jon D. and I had this conversation around 7am-

Jon- "Would you ever have sex with any member of DM?"

Me-"Dave, yes.  I would fuck him until he could only communicate by miniscule gestures.
Martin- No.  I'm not feeling him that way....but wait, yeah, I probably would. 
Fletch - Yes.  I imagine he's the best lover out of the three."

Jon-"Would you ever have a relationship with any member of DM?"

Me-"No.  Reason being, I would NEVER want to see Dave on the toilet with his pants around his ankles taking a huge dump yelling at me to bring him more toilet paper."




February 15th, 6:59pm
Status:  Nada

For my 37th birthday, my best friend sent me some "Sham-Wows".  Laugh like I did, but the sad part is I've been saving them for an extra-dirty cleanup, and am excited about the forthcoming adventure.  Yep, this is my life.


February 8th, 7:46pm
Status:  Reflective

Tonight I turned on VH1's reality show "Confessions of a Teen Idol" and I found a reminder of how many twists ones life can take.  Here's me & Eric in both in our early 20's:

                            

He's a great guy and I wish him everything.  But in all honestly, HELLO, anyone who truly knows me - I've been a CHRIS ATKINS fan since "The Pirate Movie" and his Ricky Rocket strip tease in "A Night In Heaven" is my multiple orgasm parade.


January 31st, 7:51pm
Status:  Bloated

I've just consumed 320 calories worth of MGD 64 beer.  I have a no buzz and have been to the bathroom 8 times.  I'm pouring the rest of this crap down the sink and am going to visit my friend Mr. Hard Alcohol.  Luckily, he's always home.

Question -  For the women out there, if you had to choose, who would you sleep with?
1-Marilyn Manson WITHOUT his makeup on OR
2-The douchebag from the free credit report.com commercials?


January 15th, 8:44am
Status:  Congested

So I'm at my friends house the other day and notice he has a plastic cap gun and large supply of caps.  (Keep in mind he is single w/out kids).  I ask about the toy gun and after hemming and hawing he admits that when he's drinking whiskey he likes to shoot it, cowboy-style.  I laugh and am think how thankful I'm not the only one who lives in the world of make-believe.


2008


December 30th, 7:35pm
Status:  In My Chair

I have 3 things to say -

1-  I'm filled with pride when Dave hits the high notes at the end of  "Waiting For The Night To Fall" on One Night In Paris.

2.  Speaking of his voice - It's a true gift.  Undisputed.

3- Mr. Feathers=Retarded.  I turn a blind eye and remain a devoted fan nonetheless.


December 21st, 7:58pm
Status:  Defined

I just realized I am my own best friend and worst enemy.


December 15th, 12:05pm
Status:  Truly Touched

My Dad (65 years old) just called and after we got done laughing over Bush dodging an aerial attack of shoes, he told me he spent the morning shopping at the local mall looking for a "Depeche" shirt for me for Christmas.  Unfortunately there were none to be found but bless his heart!


December 4th, 9:36pm
Status:  Paranoid

I need to clarify...when I refer to myself as  "high",  "tripping", "happy" , "stoned" or any other derivative, that means in for all intents and purposes of this website that I am officially "a marijuana  supporter".  That's it.  I am NOT a fan of any other such group other than the marijuana fan club.   Thank you for your attention in this matter.
 
ALSO - Do me a favor and llisten to the live versions of "Never Let Me Down" and compare it to "My Joy"....
I hear and see a new set ending...does anyone else?



December 2nd, 9:56pm
Status: Fucked Up

Sorry, I had something to say when I was high like 2 hours ago, but it took me this long to get onliine so I don't recall the initial question.   Email me if you have the answer.


November 17th, 2:23pm
Status:  Duped

As a huge drinker with OCD and narcissistic tendencies, I was psyched to read I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell by Tucker Max.  I loved this book and read it in a day, even masterbated to certain sections.  (Now that's good writing!).  Anywho, I figured this guy must be totally hot to get so much ass so I went to his website to check out some pics.  Unfotunately, hot he is not.  He defines the term Average Joe and now I feel dirty having mentally slept with a complete tool.

November 11th, 6:38pm
Status: Giddy

I'm thinking about the 2009 tour and I'm sure so is the band.  Does anyone but me envision Dave turning to his wife and saying...

"Um, excuse me honey, as you know I'm going to tour thru 2009 and I'll miss you, but seriously, I need to practice my spins with the mic stand.  Can we please move those lamps, vases and fake plants in the living room so I have space? Thanks a bunch." 

So as Dave practices, the window treatments catch the mic stand mid-spin and he laughs to himself, grateful that no one saw.


November 8th, 4:54pm
Status:  Useless Part II

Since the announcement of the new album and tour, I started adding to my DM diary again.  I re-read thru it, my journals, etc from over the past 2+ decades and think, am I one of those spastically fanatic fans?  On paper, it appears that way.  From where I'm sitting, I'm not.  I look at my life, I'm currently 36, work full time in management plus run 2 of my own companies and am starting a third.  I don't have children or a serious significant other and am living the single woman - career life.  So my main "escape" is listening to DM, meeting new fans online thru DMMB, and making travel plans. 

Yes, most people think it's extreme that I'm going to spend 2+ weeks in Germany next year and going to multiple DM shows, but as I see it - I'm fortunate thru working and making wise investments to afford to do it and damnit to hell, I need a vacation and need to do something carefree for myself. 

Sometimes I feel guilty that I don't "conform" to the "get married-have kids-settle down already" life and I wish I could get past that and just continue being myself.  I'm totally happy and need to stop listening to other people critique my lifestyle choice.  Can anyone relate?
"This twisted, tortured mess, this bed of sinfulness,
who's longing for some rest...and feeling numb."


October 26th, 6:34pm
Status:  Useless

Soup for dinner sucks and Smurfs are 3 apples high. 


October 19th, 3:30pm
Status:  Bewitched with Mon-chi-chi's

I'm completely addicted to Kenny vs Spenny.  I want to change my name to Penny 
or some whatever rhyming shit so I can play too.


October 5th, 6:30pm
Status:  Anxious

While distracting myself from the press release tonite, I listened to REVCO's 
"Stainless Steel Providers."  By the end of the evening I had used a stainless steel  fork to unclog the massive hair clog in my bathtub.  It provided me a great service.


September 29, 4:24am
Status:  Uncertain

I just had a DM party at my house, with over 40 Depeche Fans - We played old DM to now and Dave's new songs & a majority of people brought their bootlegs, etc.   Too Fun!!!    (BTW, I'm high and by myself....) and now I must get back to my guests and the forest tree growing in my living room .  And when did I get a circular staircase?  I rock!!!!


September 14, 7:44pm
Status:  Uncomfortable

If any of you are anal retentive, have OCD, or similar brain disorders, heed my words.  NEVER buy a 100+year old house.  Despite the charm and character, the lines of the house will NEVER EVER be straight.  Forget trying to hang window treatments or lay tile.  I speak from experience and now realize I must move.

August 18, 1:50am
Status:  HIGH out of my skull. 

I think me and my fairytale playmates just made plans to remodel my bathroom with some random myspace guy named Steve.  I'm not answering doorbell for the next few days.


July 24, 3:56pm
Status:  Appreciative

I'm so glad my headphones clearly indicate "R" and "L"  for each ear, otherwise it would take me an addtional 20 minutes getting them on and adjusted correctly.  Actually, the same principal applies to the headlight on my vacuum cleaner.


July 14, 7:41pm
Status:  Sweaty

This evening I justified it to myself that it was OK to drink my 5th Rum & Coke.  Why? Because I'm using Diet Coke Plus and it contains vitamins.  Hell yes!

July 8, 10:56pm
Status:  Drunken

I visited the Kennedy Space Center (NASA) last month.  Out of the 5 toilets in the woman's restroom...3 were broken.  Be afraid.  Go USA!


June 27, 5:03pm
Status:  Daydreaming

Q- What does the ride "Peter Pan's Flight" and me and Dave naked in bed for 24 hours have in common?

A- They both exist in Fantasy Land!

LOL, I do crack myself up.


June 12, 7:20pm
Status:  Red Alert!

There's been a guy named "Jason Wilker" (it may be an alias..) that has been, for lack of a better word, stalking me for over a year.  I've let it go until today when on my doorstep I got a CD from him with only "Deeper and Deeper" on it .  I'm half terrified out of my skull, and half thinking, "hmmm, good choice of song for a stalker".


June 9, 11:12pm
Status:  Unbalanced

I had the most passionate, intense, toe-curling kiss this year. 
Sounds hot, huh?  Unfortunately, it happened with
SORRY, THIS HAS BE CENSORED BY ME! 
"Sea of sin, I'm living in
and I'm taking a dive..."

May 25th, 1:15pm
Status:  Dirty (from gardening!)

After drinking 4 cans of Red Bull yesterday, I whipped up a batch of cherry jello-shots and ended up eating the whole pan in one sitting.  By myself. 
"I need to drink more than you seem to think
before I'm anyone..."


May 14th, 7:16am
Status:  Still fucking drunk and stoned

You know you're in bad shape when you take out the trash in the early evening and are still up the following morning watching it being collected.  Anyway...you know what really sucks about single at 36?
"Nothing.
Nothing...!"


May 8th, 11:36am
Status:  Perturbed

Tomorrow is Dave's 46th Birthday.  I have to wonder if I am -
a) the biggest fan ever for celebrating his birthday each year  OR
b) the biggest loser ever for celebrating his birthday each year


May 2nd, 6:24pm
Status:  Fidgety

I am the healthiest person on Earth!  Today I had 5 Bloody Mary's...WITH celery!  How heart smart is that? 


April, 23rd, 7:53pm
Status:  Loved

My answers to the top 4 questions I've received:  

1:   Are you affiliated with Depeche Mode?: 
No.  I'm (like you probably) a longtime fan.  I do not know the band personally and I pay my website out of pocket in adoration.

2.  Tell me about Dave:  

I adore Dave, his voice, his stage presence, his talent, I can go on... but besides a few recognizable glances between us and a word here or there, I do not know him on a personal level.  Actually, I'm not sure if I want to.  What if he's a complete ass?

3.  Does Depeche Mode view your website?
As of today, I get 1K hits daily so who the hell knows? 

4.  Do you smoke weed?
Yes.

March  29th, 10:04pm
Status:  Nostalgic...in a "Back to the Future" mentality-

When I get to heaven...I'm going to dance a thousand dances with Gene Kelly.


March 21st, 11:51pm
Status:  Tripping

Does everyone see Donna Summer hanging over your shoulder when you smoke out?


March 14th, 5:30pm
Status:  Happy

After a miserable winter, the temp hit 60+ today with sunshine.  I'm ecstatic!
So with tribute to Spring and following my self-imposed tradition since I was 21, I cracked a 40oz of OE in jubilation.  I think I downed this years malt in record time.  I guess age does = tolerance.  (or ruined liver).  Cheers!


March 4th, 10:36am
Status:  Comatose

I am so over being the center of my own universe.


February 22, 12:14am
Status:  Dumbfounded

In the company of my young suiter (read....yeah, he's 23)...I make the offhand comment that Prodigy's video to "Smack My Bitch Up" is one of my top fives due to (well, we all know).   He blankly looks at me and shyly admits..."Um, I was 12 when this came out and my Mom wouldn't let me watch that video. "  I say nothing and think to myself....
I have NEVER been so turned on.  Wish me luck.

February 15th, 6:23am
Status:  Cold

If you are ever asked to be in a show about addiction and have to spell your name in front of the camera, this may clue you in you're about to encounter an intervention.  FYI.

January 18th, 9:44pm
Status:  Wired

While taking out the weekly trash, I realized I took the small bathroom trash bags, put them into the large kitchen trash bag, and transferred the lot into a BRAND NEW larger curbside trash bag TO BE THROWN AWAY.   What a fuckin' racket!  Let's all buy stock in Glad - they truly have us by the short and curlies.

January 13th, 10:45am
Status:  Content

On a recent excursion to Chicago for a DM party, I transported Jack Daniels in a used Vitamin Water bottle, dig the irony.  I also took a bath with the hotel's fancy lemon and sage soap, body gel, shampoo and conditioner.  I got out smelling like a scone.



January 2nd, 8:00am
Status:  Whatever

I was rejected by eharmony.com - is that not the ultimate slap in the face or what?  Sigh.
"You've been hanging from a rope of mediocrity,
Strung up by your insecurities"

2007


December 26th, 3:05pm
Status:  Sick of being Sick

While laying in bed for the 4th day in a row with the flu last week, I turn on the TV to the "guide" channel and discover the topic of 'Oprah' that day to be "What Oprah Needs You To Know".  My intelligence has never been so insulted.


December 9th, 4:56pm
Status:  Hurting

Now how classy is this, after our company holiday party, at the post-party bar, being completely drunk and wearing 3" stiletto boots, I totally fell down the stairs and now I have a sprained hand and a bruise the size of slice of watermelon on my upper thigh.  Now that is hot.  Luckily, no one saw- but I did jet right after leaving my bosses wondering where the hell I vanished to.  LOL.
"Pain...will you return it?
I'll say it again...pain!"  (yes, out of context, but still appropriate)


November 29th, 10:43pm
Status:  Annoyed

Get this, I've had 7K hits on this site to date, of which roughly 25% stem from   a "monitoring" company called Mark Monitor which is employed by major companies to ensure their protected products, (ie, Depeche Mode as a commodity) are not being slandered on the web, or, more importantly, used without permission therefore making someone else money.  Again, what a fucking scam! It's sad our world has come to nickel and dime-ing every common citizen who wants to express a thought or two.  1st amendment anyone?  If there was a cyber symbol for the middle finger...it would be placed HERE!  I let you know if I get a formal "cease and desist" letter so we can all laugh.
"Leaves school, to follow his ambition.
Knows what he wants... to be a politician.
Shouldn't have done that."    


November 21st, 6:57pm
Status:  Not looking forward to Thanksgiving Dinner w/ the folks and brother

One word- Eggnog.  Totally delicious with a good healthy shot of JD mixed in. 
But what are the black things floating around?  Nutmeg?  Inner cavity particles?  Ewww.  But tasty nonetheless.


November 19th, 1:15pm
Status:  Pre-Menstrual and Overworked

This past week I had 3 people comment to me that "it's a good thing I work so much because otherwise I'd just cause trouble", or "at least working so many hours keeps you out of trouble", etc etc.  The first time I ignored the comment.  The second time I half thought about it, but the 3rd time made me think...What the fuck!?  Then I thought about it and it's true, if I'm not constantly working or busy, the devil definitely takes advantage of my idle time.  Does this happen to everyone?  Why can't I just relax and watch some TV or read?  But no, I plan schemes and plots and torment others and myself.  Again, what the fuck!?" 
As I was re-listening to "Kingdom", two lines in the song sum up my down-time issue:
"I have that desperate feeling...
In trouble is where I'm going to be"

Except I'm single and happy.

ABSINTHE- My latest obsession. XOXO Karen

www.absinthe.de

(tell 'em I sent you so I can get a free bottle!)  -
 
UM YEAH, I POSTED THIS BLOG IN 2007 AND NOW
 ABSINTHE IS LEGAL IN UNITED STATES. 
such the trend setter.