Tivo has died!!!!!

I am so distressed, I feel like I am going through withdrawal. This morning, while watching the Rachael Ray show, my Tivo just froze on me. It has done this every so often in the past, so I go to unplug it and restart it. But when I go to plug it back in, it sparks and then nothing. Nothing! It's dead. Alas, I had it almost 4 years so it was probably time.

So, I immediately called the Tivo people and luckily I can exchange it for a new one for just 79 dollars, but that the new one will take 3-5 days to arrive. Ahhh I'm already having withdrawal, I never realized how used to Tivo I had gotten. I now have to watch things live and sit through commercials.

And I lost so much stuff on the Tivo. I knew it would happen one day and I guess it was a good time when a lot of the shows aren't even on. But I lost all last week of Days and the ABC soaps, plus many episodes of Ghost Whisperer, Las Vegas, ER and Gossip Girl. And two eps of the Rachael Ray show. But I guess I'll survive, I guess that's what DVDs and repeats are for, except for the soaps of course. But no biggie.

Here's hoping I get the new Tivo by this weekend. The good part is I'm getting a new series2 which means I get to record two things at the same time. Finally!!!

Anyways, here's wishing everyone a fabulous 2008 and brand new Tivo for me in the new year.

Happy 2008!

Now that Christmas and my holiday trip to see the family in Ohio is over, New Year's is right around the corner. So what better time for this 2007 survey I stole from my friend Gayle on myspace. Here's to a fabulous 2008 ahead for everyone!

Where did you begin 2007?At Karen and Erica's apartment in Hoboken.

What was your status by Valentine's Day? Single. :(

Were you in school (anytime this year)? Nope.

Did you have to go to the hospital? A month and a half ago when I sprained my ankle.

Did you know anybody who got married? Too many. :) Tonya, Tracy and Leslie.

Did you know anybody who passed away? fortunately, no one personally. knock on wood.

Did you move anywhere? Yes, to my new co-op in February.

What sporting events did you attend? One Mets game for Leslie's birthday.

What concerts did you attend? Kelly Clarkson with Erica. It was fab.

Describe your birthday? Wonderful birthday dinner at Dip with great friends.

What's the one thing you thought you would not do but did in 2007? Finally went on a trip to Italy.

What has been your favorite moment(s)? Trip to Italy; visits with family; Tracy and Leslie's weddings.

Any new additions to your family? my new little cousin Noah.

What was your best month? March, my trip to Italy.

What music will you remember 2007 by? Big Girls Don't Cry by Fergie; Gimme More by Britney.

Who was your best drinking buddy? erica, karen. I don't drink that often.

Did u make any friends? yes

Favorite Night out? my birthday.

Overall, how would you rate this year? 8/10

Other than home, where did you spend most of your time? work

Change your hairstyle? died it a little darker.

Do you have a New Year's resolution? go out more; meet new people.

Buy anything new from eBay? yes

Get married or divorced? nope.

Be honest - did you watch American Idol? yes, i love it. can't wait for its return in two weeks.

Did you get sick this year? yes, just got over a bad cold.

Been snowboarding? no

Are you happy to see 2007 go? i'm ready for a new year

Been naughty or nice? always nice!

Survey time!

One more day until a week-long vacation, but in the meantime, here's a fun survey. Feel free to repost it. I stole it from a pal's myspace bulletin.

1. What is your favorite thing to eat with peanut butter?: jelly and toast

2. What is the funniest nickname someone has given you?:Ranz, my college pals still call me that.

3. Do you like markers, colored pencils, or crayons more?Markers

4. How many advil's do you take at one time?: 2

5. What is the last thing you microwaved?: I defrosted a steak pinwheel for dinner.

6. Who is the first person in your phonebook? Adena

7. Do you like the movie American Beauty?: Yes.

8. Do you wear baseball caps forward or backward?:I don't wear them. I have a big head.

9. What are your favorite pizza toppings?: Mushrooms

10. Do you usually wear socks?:only in the winter

11. What is your favorite 90's band?: New Kids on the Block

12. Do you febreze your room?: never.

13. What do your slippers look like?:Don't wear any.

14. Have you ever made hand turkeys?: probably when i was little.

15. What is your favorite show on Comedy Central?: I never watch it.

16. What color are your toe nails painted?: nothing, it's winter time.

17. What is the last thing you drank?: a glass of ice water.

18. Can you play the piano?No. But I always wanted to.

19. What is something that is stressing you out right now? finishing everything before I go out of town.

20. How many ex-boyfriends/girlfriends do you have? I take the fifth.

21. What does the topper of your Christmas tree look like?: I'm a jew. No tree.

22. Do you know any tongue twisters?:I used to when I was little.

23. Do you like Twizzlers?: mmm, yeah.

24. Do you like Crocs?: Yes, I have a pair of flip-flops that my sis-in-law gave me.

25. What is your favorite thing to do around a campfire?:Roast marshmallows and make smores.

26. Who is your favorite Friends character?: Rachel

27. What was your first job?: concessions stand at Lynbrook movie theater.

28. When was the last time you went camping?: sometime in high school.

29. What was the most money you ever made babysitting?: $10 bucks an hour. It's been over 10 years.

30. Do you bring your ipod everywhere with you?: I never leave home without it.

31. Do you carry an umbrella when it rains or just put up your hood?:umbrella is always in my bag.

32. Do you lock your doors in your car at night?: I don't have a car.

33. Were you ever a girl or boyscout?: No, but I was a brownie.

34. When was the first time you wore makeup?: for school plays in elementary school. regularly, middle school probably.

35. What was the last craft you made?:I suck at crafts.

36. What was the last thing you bought at Target?:I haven't been there in awhile.

37. Do you have any bruises right now?:Nope

.38. Can you type quickly?:Sooo fast.

40. Have you ever seen a tornado before?:No, thank god.

41. Have you ever had to share your room?:Just freshman and sophomore year of college with my roomie Cara.

42. Did your parents ground you when you were a kid?:Never got grounded, instead I once was banned from watching soap operas for a month, but I would still sneak.

43. Do you crack your knuckles?:No that's annoying.

44. Can you roll your r's? yup.

45. What is your favorite rollercoaster?:I love the rock 'n roller coaster in Disneyworld. And I am going there three weeks from Saturday, yay!

46. Would you ever want to go skydiving?:No.

47. Where is the next place you are going to go on a trip?: Disney World in 3 1/2 weeks! Can't wait.

48. Who was the last person you hung out with?: Was at work with Karen, Jason and Mona. Does that count? If not Saturday night movie seeing Juno with Karen, Ken and Dana. Loved Juno!

50. What is your favorite thing about that person?: They're all cool!

Happy Hanukkah!

Can I tell you how much I just hate Hanukkah being so damn early this year. It started on December 4, what is that about. I am just not ready for the holidays this early. At least it's not as bad a few years ago when it started the day after Thanksgiving. But still it just creeps up on you when it's this early. And I don't even get to see my family during Hanukkah since it's so early. There was no point in going out to visit the family now when I get time off from work in less than two weeks. So me and the family will celebrate a belated Hanukkah together when I go out to see them at the end of the month. Mom will just have to make her latkes for me after Hanukkah already ends. I just enjoy the holiday a lot more when it is the same week as Christmas. It's more fun that way and everyone is enjoying their holidays all at the same time. But alas, it is Hanukkah and I will be having some friends over tomorrow night for some fabulous cookie decorating fun. Sugar cookies galore!