Random Bloggage

Wonderful world of bloggers, I am bored out of my mind this evening, and with an early work day ahead of me, I am in for the night. Let's start with Tuesday's events down at Edgewater Park. I just wanted to relax, read my books, and enjoy the hot as balls sun. I was laying there, in my bathing suit (bad move), minding my own business when I heard a rustling very close by. Now, mind you, I set up mid-park, far from the bike/walking path in efforts not to get harassed by pervert passer-bys. Apparently I was not far enough away. I look up to see some dude sitting with his bike, about 10 feet from me, just staring, which totally pissed me off. He wasn't there long, so I was relieved that he left. I sat up to start reading my book and all of a sudden Laser Eyes is back, this time about 7 feet away, not breaking his sexual glare. At this point I'm livid and I say, "HI" in efforts to let him know that I know that he's staring right at me. He gets up and walks over to me, and now I'm a tad frightened, and he says, "Do you mind if I sit down and talk to you?" I now realize he is MRDD (mentally retarded/developmentally delayed for the lay people) I answer with, "Actually I just want to read my book and be left alone." So he sits down anyway. I then have to endure his staring and slurred speech. Good thing I work with these people for a living so I was able to get rid of him fairly quickly. I put my shirt back on while he looked away, then told him "My boyfriend, who is a wrestler at our college, is on his way down here any minute." He got up to leave and asked if he could have my number so we could talk again. I said to him, "Um well, seeing that I have a boyfriend and all, I don't think that's appropriate." He left and I called Klassy Kate because I knew she could empathize with this sitch. WTF man????? I just wanted to be left alone.

Following the Laser Eyes incident, I hit up Marc's for a few goods not attainable at the market. It was looking gray outside, but I figured I had some time before the rain. Of course Marc's is slower than molasses going uphill in January, so I got stuck at the register. The sky opened, and it poured, soaking the Jeep. I ran out w/ all my groceries, threw the top up, loaded the groceries and headed home, with a wet ass. Klassy Kate then joined me for semi-homemade Za & salad.

Yesterday I worked most of the day, got out a little early, and headed home. The strapping young lad I've been seeing since the beginning of this month called & asked if I would mind if he came over to see me. Would I mind? Certainly not. He brought his notes for his cardiac exam and looked over them while we ate & chatted. I'm not sure how, but he got a 100% on the exam today. Maybe I'm good luck. Nah, he's probably just that smart.

So today was pretty uneventful. I fed Salexis' cats and ran errands, ducking and dodging the storms that have been rolling through all day. I finally got a new cell phone, after dropping mine in a toilet nearly a year ago, leaving it on constant fritz. Yes, I used the damn thing for a year after dropping it in a shitter, fuck off. I did win tix to the Cinemateque (is that how u spell it?) for next weekend Thurs-Sun., so that was cool. Gotta love college radio!!!!

Okay, that's it, my random bloggage. Oh shit, if anyone wants to go canoeing this Sunday, Klasy Kate, A-Fuzz & myself are planning on going to Mohican, weather/river permitting.

Peace out,
MJ

Big News People....

For those who don't know, I was officially offered a full-time job at Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, and as of yesterday, I accepted. I will start next month!!! Holy shit, a real job, I'm feeling anxiety.

On a different note, let's get a bowling night together due to the near departure of our friends Klassy Kate, Silk, & Piddy. We better hurry, because time is flying!! I leave you with a 10.

1. Hip Hop - Mos Def from Black On Both Sides.

2. Dust My Broom - Rick Kalister & Friends!!!! A classic blues song done by many.

3. Cool Like That - Digable Planets from a mixed disc. Love this group, what ever happened to them?

4. Fu-Gee-La - The Fugees from The Score. I hope these guys get back together.

5. Watermelon Man - Fred Wesley & The JB's from Funky Good Time Anthology (disc 1). I'm pretty sure Herbie Hancock did this song too.

6. Bad Bad Thing - Chirs Isaak from some mixed disc. This song kicks ass.

7. In Dust We Trust - Chemical Brothers from Exit Planet Dust. This is a great album.

8. Speaking Of Tongues - Michael Franti & Spearhead from Stay Human. Everyone needs to have this album in their collection.

9. Family Reunion - Jill Scott from Beautifully Human. Oh this track makes me laugh, "What can we say....it's family"

10. Some Kind Of Wonderful - Joss Stone from The Soul Sessions. Nice re-make.

Okay bloggers, I'm outtie. Going to the park for some reading/people watching.

MJ

Game night @ the Crack Shack

I'm thinking next Saturday 7/22? Game night/bbq/ping-pong, let me know, I'm flexible w/ dates. Off to "fucking Ingenuity" I go.
MJ

Wanted For Crimes Against Harimanity

If you stumble upon this mullet consider him armed with hair gel and dangerous with a comb. It is rumored that this mullet frequents the local coffee shop and can be quite aggressive when prodded. It is also rumored that the mullet pictured here purchased this lovely striped cardigan/plaid flannel ensemble, left the tags on it, then returned it the next day. A classic Medina Mullet move.

Here is another shot of the Dina-mullet w/ his lady friend. What's up with the cuffs of his shirt? It appears they've out grown the jacket a.k.a. blazer. BEWARE this mullet has been known to display severe sarcasm. The key to fending off a mullet of this nature is bees. Actually, just one bee will do.

So bloggers, keep your eyes peeled for him, and ride his ass until it's chapped about this doo. Until next time.

Medusa Jones

Backpacking In PA

Most of you know VSL and I trucked out to PA for my first ever backpacking trip early Sunday morning. Now, the plan was for a two day hike, however, my inexperienced ass could not hack the second day, for 14 miles was enough for me, so we came home early. Anyways, never trust a man's estimated time frame for arrival, for what was supposed to be a 2.5 hour drive was more like 4 hours. I digress, on with the photojournalism....

This is the shelter in which we slept over night. We ran into a little rain as we approached the last leg of day one, and no sooner did we get to the shelter, did the skies open up. Good thing I got my second wind when the rains came, I'm not sure hiking in lightening is the safest of things to do. VSL was drinking Tang throughout the first days hike, and might have spilled a little on his pants/shirt/gear. This may sound like nothing of significance, but oh is it. After the rain, we had changed out of our sweaty clothes and dropped our gear in the shelter. Now, bees are attracted to sweet/sticky substances, such as Tang. Shortly after the rain stopped, the bees decided to get in on the Tang action that VSL had going with his backpack and hanging pants. Now, I got to see a side of VSL that most people probably don't know about. It turns out he is TERRIFIED of bees!!! He was swatting at the bees with his hat, jumping every time he thought he heard them buzzing. He could not even attend to a conversation while dancing a jig in efforts not to get stung!!!!!!! From this day forward I suggest he be known as "Killah Bee" instead of Vanilla Soy Latte. Priceless shit man.
This is a picture from the top of the mountain (hill) that we had climbed. I must admit that the first day was tough. We were hiking at 1pm, possibly the hottest time of the day, in sweltering heat & humidity, and I was doubting my abilities. I made it despite the obstacles. Day two turned out to be much easier, perhaps because I knew what to expect. I stayed hydrated, a key element, and felt out a pace that was right for me. Not to mention we started at 9:45 AM before the real heat & humidity had a chance to set. It was a beautiful sight, and well worth the agony of hiking 14 miles round trip.
Here is the spot we stopped for lunch, as you can see Killah Bee is snacking on some Kashi and enjoying nature. I grubbed on a peanut butter granola bar and enjoyed the scenery.

This little lizard was kick ass. He hung out near the shelter doing his own thing. He looked really cool so I snapped a few shots of him. This is the only one that didn't come out blurry!! Well, that's the recap on the backpacking trip. I'd definitely do it again, and think it's a must before Silk heads out west. It took two days for my body to stop being sore, but I'm glad I did it. It's a hell of a workout and lets you be in nature. Yay for backpacking!!!

Medusa Jones

11 o'clock R-10

What up bloggers? I have to charge my pod, so why not a R-10 while doing so?

1. Underdog - Courtney Cable from Sense Of Me. Courtney is a semi-local chic, she is an OU alum & is now somewhere in Stow/Akron playing music. You can check her out if you click on Jimbo's link, she's on his record label. Very good.

2. Shalom Salaam - Ziggy Marley from Dragonfly. Love me some reggae. Got to see Ziggy at the "Scene Pavillion" or whatever it's called a few years back w/ Blues Traveler. It was a great time.

3. Lovin' U (Bonus Track)- Alicia Keys from Songs In A Minor. This girl has some pipes, and can jam on those ivory keys.

4. Willie & The Hand Jive - Eric Clapton from Timepieces. This has always been my favorite Clapton song, I guess cause it's got a little funk to it.

5. Mrs. Potter's Lullaby - Counting Crows from This Desert Life. I find this album to be less depressing than the usual Crows. I do like this song a lot.

6. Now I'm A Man - Peter King from Shango. Some avant garde, afro-cuban jazz type shit right here. Love it!!

7. Fever - Peggy Lee from Martini Lounge. A sensual/sexy old school track.

8. New Jack Hustler - Ice T from a mixed cd I made. Hells yeah, this was my anthem back in the day.....I thought I was a hustler.

9. Wachadunno - Sun 60 from Headjoy. A jamming alt/rock track from a kick ass group.

10. Staple It Together - Jack Johnson from In Between Dreams. Can't say enough good stuff about this guy. LOVE HIM.

That's all folks. Backpacking pics to come soon.

MJ