Sugary Bits

5.15.2001

Birthday
It's early here in iowa. The only thing awake seems to be the
garbage men and construction workers. Why is this relevant?
Because I too am awake, and it's my birthday, so that makes
me nifty on two counts!!!
Not to mention I have two of the best houseguests in the whole
entire world to spend my bday with. So, if you know
me, and even better if you don't, send me a message. I'd love to
hear from you!
-Tammy.
p.s. Thanks mom!
posted by Tammy Petro 07:58

5.8.2001

A little about what I do
Aura515: It's like this... the traffic is cruising along smoothly, and then there's an earthquake causing the road to change for 2 seconds.. well, that traffic that was cruising along is now causing a pileup. I have to go in and manually search and rescue all that traffic that has now crashed. To do that, I have to detour all the rest of it, and clean it up, test for stability, then let the traffic back through.
lealand p: thats crazy
Aura515: yep.
Aura515: and sometimes, I can't get the road fixed, or all cleaned up in time, and the traffic I just detoured becomes heavier as people get to work.
Aura515: and bottlenecks itself again.
Aura515: and the big trucker traffic/usually emails/ gits pissy and sometimes explodes all over the damn road. Which is what happened this morning.
lealand p: i didn't know you went to colege to to be a traffic cop, haha!!!!!!!!
posted by Tammy Petro 08:50

4.10.2001

Monday night Fright
My dear friend Chris and I spend Monday nights catching up,
and last night the topic of "ideals" came up.
His:
*censored to protect the innocent*
Mine:
Must be clean boy.
Intelligent
NO KFC, at least no bones. At least not within 100 yards of me.
--this may automatically disqualify you.
Must not dislike my lip gloss addiction.
posted by Tammy Petro 08:12

4.9.2001

Lines
I heard the best one this morning from a friend of mine.
Apparently, he no longer has a copy of the key to his apt.
because he loaned it to another girl so she could, "take a
bath at his place". And he believed her!
Keep that in mind next time you want a key to your boys place!

posted by Tammy Petro 15:27

4.4.2001

Hair Color
There comes a point in a day, where you really
hate your hair. *enter smashing stylish colorist*
Then.. you get porn-star blonde highlights and
wonder if you didn't really just want a cup of espresso.
posted by Tammy Petro 09:25

3.29.2001

word of the day
This mornings coffee was cold,
but my coffee mate was quick to
add the word of the day:
"quantum foam" he said.
Yesterday it was "Rain, sleet, snow".
: stay tuned for more.
posted by Tammy Petro 09:52

3.24.2001

Random thoughts.
* The "." is a very misunderstood thing.
* Happy is Orange Chiffon.
* you don't seem to be listening to
what I'm not saying.
* the water weighs more than air.
* "help those who can't. EMPATHY ." =Pathos' graffiti
Kate Spade.wearesisters.sxsw + e = ho = sex show.
I played with my legos
today
and wondered
about your ethos
You screamed.
The wind announced
my name.
.transmission.out.

posted by Tammy Petro 19:58

2.2.2001

Poetry in motion
Kimi ya komu
ware ya yu kamu no
i sa yoi ni
maki nu itado mo
sasazu nenikeri.

-one of the most beautiful things I've ever read.
posted by Tammy Petro 13:29

1.23.2001

Sometimes, the best things in life, are the ones you don't get.
posted by Tammy Petro 09:18

1.2.2001

-Dear Miss VeryCoy,
- I have a problem which needs your dire attention. I've heard you have
-some power in this whole distance thing, and I would like to enlist your help.
-I am jonesing for this boy I'm ga-ga over, and I want him back in Iowa City,
-NOW! --Tammy.

*** Message (#188) from Skamp at 15:26 ***
>dear miss sugarbottom,
>your solution will come in with the tide. unfortunately, you live in iowa, and
>the tide rarely reaches that far inland. while you're waiting, i suggest you
>invest in a particularly powerful vibrator and stay in at night.
>yours very truly,
>dana
posted by Tammy Petro 15:33

12.21.2000

Hurricane Effect
I've been on ISCA since 1996. While there, I
read an announcement by a user, Moonstomper,
who also has a blog.
She reads Dear 23,
who linked Todd
who reads Dack,
who is linked by GangCandy,
who I link. Send me more links like this!
Mail to: iam@sugarysweet.com :)
posted by Tammy Petro 09:19

12.20.2000

Free time
Okay okay okay...
The last 6 weeks have been INSANELY busy.
1. Finished skin 1 for a college portal page. I'll include a link
after implementation.
2. Campaign site was re-launched.
3. 3 new domains.
Personal life, overhauled.
posted by Tammy Petro 11:14

11.9.2000

Check One two.
Clowns juggling in the background,
the ringmaster is calling
my name.
I am inside the Lions cage
heart beating to their popcorn breath.
Rushing towards me is the
flying man with juggling wands
in hand.
Do I go here
or stay there?
posted by Tammy Petro 10:19

10.25.2000

Weekend Woes
this will not be a testament to the years of english courses
He was moaning on my couch about how much his head
hurt, and I just wanted him to shut up. I had heard enough of his
drinking tales. I had awoke to a loud clattering of soap bottles when
he fell over drunk into my bathtub earlier that morning.
Well, leave it to me to be utterly blunt and tactless. He was
suffering from the worst hangover of his life and I was so pissed I
didn't even want to talk to him. I almost asked him to go home,
and not come back--but No.. I had to bumble about "responsibility" and
"accountability" When all I really wanted to tell him was that I
like him, and I'm not accustomed to actually caring about someone.
Oh yeah.. and that that should mean something. Because,
sure.. I've had "friends" and boytoys and whatever else you want to
call them, but I never get this involved--and this time, I have.
posted by Tammy Petro 17:44

10.24.2000

WHAT?!!!?
I need a pharmacy nearby.
That way I can medicate everyone I work with.
Well, Almost everyone.
posted by Tammy Petro 15:17

10.16.2000

dancing in the dark
I like what your muscles tell me
when I talk to them with my fingers.
posted by Tammy Petro 17:37

10.12.2000

Connectivity
My world is connected by 2 degrees or less.
posted by Tammy Petro 17:29

9.28.2000

woo-hoo... doo wahop dee doo..
I've been working too many hours. My brain is broken.
I miss my Apt. My telephone. My shower. My sheets.
T- 5 days to Launch.
posted by Tammy Petro 20:46

9.22.2000

And today..
I asked about having breakfast in bed.
And know what I got? A wonderful-yummy-delicious
makes-your-tummy-feel-all-good-inside treat.
posted by Tammy Petro 15:25

9.19.2000

braincandy
doo-woopdeedoo...
posted by Tammy Petro 09:48

9.18.2000

Sadness Sinks In
Today could very possibly be the saddest day.
I found out today my puppy is going home to
my parents. (sads).
posted by Tammy Petro 22:07

Chicago Scribbling
For those who weren't privy to my visit,
I traveled to Chicago this weekend.
Upon return, I realized I had accumulated
several scraps about my trip.

Once blank matchbook
Welcome to the Windy City. Whoops--
I forget and left my pajamas on. Holy Cow Martinis
You're positively evil. Foozball. Nevermore..Nevermore
popcorn--flavored chapstick, brothers and sisters.
Id Please!!!!

scrap of napkin
wearing: Virtual Stretch Welt, and Pocket Slit Skirt
Puh-Lee's --this is how you play darts. Angel has a metal
chain link collar.

toilet paper
It's very NW Iowa. Hold please--I'm coming over to take
some toilet paper home. Jagermeister--Only the first
round is on us. So it makes you a::::
hold please.. I don't want your world, just your 1/2.
Lemme see your shoes.. NOW, you can do a body shot
off of me. Bachelors & Birthday boys.

paper towel
I could hit the nail on the head--and drive that fucker home.
You are not Chicago Police Department! Oops. Guess you are.
William? oh-kay.. You want my number? hehehee.
Champagne breakfast, and Cider for breakfast.
No hairy ass! Please stay girls.. on the bar.

Wveiner Circle brown bag corner
We're going to the WVeinerCircle. Oops. That wasn't cheese.
bathroom sickness... and "We've OPENED McDonalds!"

newspaper corner
the car next to us, just keeps pulling up.
We're going to run out of gas. You mean you don't want
to run out of gas with me? Safe and sound.
Back in my bed.
posted by Tammy Petro 16:20

9.14.2000

Beware
My profile reads: Politician.
posted by Tammy Petro 17:38

Lyrics
I'd love to love you,
but I'm attune your an angel.
...feels so good in-si-de...
It must be right.
--DJ Rap.

posted by Tammy Petro 16:54

9.13.2000

El hombre
So he said, "Que hace tiempo?"
5:15.
Then he asked, "De donde esta?"
here.
Donde?
Here in iowa city.
Veo. Como aprecia una chica hermosa que
usted no tiene flores en la mano y un soníe
a su cara?
I am sorry, but I am sick today.
Aún más razón. ¿Dónde su novio es? Compraría usted florece
y lo cuida apoya a la salud."
Well, thank you sir, but I am on my way to the store. Have a good day.
Y tu mi bonita. Y encuentra a su del amor!
He can find me.
posted by Tammy Petro 22:05

1:16 am. the caller id reads
push the play button on the blinking machine.
Listen to the words to follow:
"I MISS YOU. Did you hear that?
I MISS YOU. With Miss as the verb,
You as the Subject.
Ok? okayokayokayokayokay. " *click*

there is no reason to miss me when you've already found me.
now that you've met me, I'll always be with you.
See how that works?
posted by Tammy Petro 13:15

those words
there are a few words I'd like to mention will seldom come
up in conversation with me.
commitment, relationship, boyfriend, and well... that other one
marriage.
I am hopelessly devoted to my work for some unknown reason, and
have in the past not had the time or energy i would want to devote to any
of the above. So.. if you're wondering what my deal is. just ask me.

posted by Tammy Petro 13:09

9.12.2000

Redesign
Coming soon. I mean.. we all have to have
our own domain.
Don't we?
posted by Tammy Petro 19:53

9.7.2000

Coincidence
22 years ago-- a wonderful girl, through unfortunate
circumstance introduced me to a lifelong friend.
The name of my friend is Miss Beth.
Today, a different girl, through a disheartening event,
has introduced me to a new friend. His name is John.
John Harper.
May both girls live happily ever after,
wherever they may be.
posted by Tammy Petro 07:13

8.31.2000

rant
If I were too websavvy to use a gui to upload files,
I would certainly hope I knew what ftp was, and how to use it.
posted by Tammy Petro 14:01

8.30.2000

dreams.
As in dreams,
real life is seldom
what it seems.
--anonymous.

horror-scopes
Taurus: In most circumstances I wholeheartedly endorse
the motto of harry Potter's school, Hogwards: Draco
Domiens Nunquam Titillandus, or "Never tickle a
Sleeping Dragon." Given the odd strains of luck that
are currently weaving their way into your fate, however
combined with a fresh surge in our power to command
animal energy in all its forms, I'm moved to make an
exception. You're not just a great dragon-tamer these
days; you could actually coax dragons into going to work for
you. So let the tickling begin, Taurus! One caveat: if I
were you, I wouldn't try to get them to do trivial tasks like
toasting marshmallows.

Capricorn: "The miracle of the Psyche's ways, " says
Clarissa Pinkola Estes in Women Who Run With
Wolves, "is that even if you are halfhearted, irreverent,
didn't mean to, didn't really hope to, don't want to,
feel unworthy to, aren't ready for it, you will accidentally
stumble upon treasure anyway." I believe this describes
what has recently happened to you, Capricorn. And
your next move? Whas it the half-thrilling, half-oppressive
challenge you now face? Estes: "Then it is your soul's work
to not overlook what has been brought up, to recognize
treasure as treasure no matter how unusual its form."

posted by Tammy Petro 07:25

8.26.2000

Crosswords.coffeekisses.morningshowers.caramelpecanrolls.
lounginginbed.andnowi'matwork.thinkingofyou.
posted by Tammy Petro 11:17

8.21.2000

wakingdreams
I've been having them a lot lately.
posted by Tammy Petro 10:47

8.17.2000

The Thin Edge
With you, my heart is quiet here,
And all my thoughts are cool as rain.
I sit and let the shifting year
Go by before the windowpane,
And reach my hand to yours, my dear . . .
I wonder what it's like in Spain.
---Dorothy Parker
posted by Tammy Petro 16:48

8.14.2000

Conversations in my head
Something is wrong with me.
My stomach tied in knots,
my body aches,
slightly feverish,
my logic is fuzzy and fragmented
as if in a dream sequence.
maybe I am just dreaming.
posted by Tammy Petro 13:16

Crosswords and Espresso
There seems to be a clue I just can't figure out, and would
appreciate the assistance of my readers.
Clue: Sex Appeal 5 letters

posted by Tammy Petro 12:58

8.10.2000

King Kong does not eat Ding dongs
I've never eaten a ding dong in my life.
But.. I recently joined a club. The plastic ding dong club.
I hope the membership isn't too much to handle.
posted by Tammy Petro 16:34

8.4.2000

Queries
While we're talking about queries....

Hits from search engines:
yahoo 10 (100%)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Last 10 queries :
free animal sex
romancy girl
Afterhours
breasts too large
eyebrow pluck
hot animal sex
wanted animal sex
gucci underwear
secret animal sex
.......and the #1 reason someone came to my site:
"largest set of boobs in the world"
posted by Tammy Petro 16:14

$ who am i
As a domain coordinator for GIANT,
I have several shell accounts I check on a regular basis. More
often than not, I'm not crystal clear as to what account I'm in.
$ who am i
tammy
fixes all of that.
Unfortunately, there isn't a command that does that in real life.
I've been hearing more and more lately about relationships gone awry,
and I've been quick to learn that at any given time, any girl or guy
can play any of the roles. Unfortunately, the who am i
command cannot be used for that purpose. The matrix
we live in does not support that query.
-out.

posted by Tammy Petro 16:00

8.2.2000

All's fair in love and war.
It started over a year ago. This love affair with things
that are not mine. I don't make it a point to search
out other peoples boyfriends, but I'm certainly good at it.
I'm so good in fact, that almost of my guy friends have
wonderful, simply amazing girlfriends I also adore.
However, in becoming good friends with certain boys I've learned a few things
I need to share. There are no hard and fast rules to being
friends with someones sig. other, but common sense practices
should be applied liberally. All good things do come to an end
though, and one must proceed with caution when consoling
a broken hearted friend.
It has always been my belief that an ex forfeits any and all rights.
If someone breaks up they are a free agent. Any old relationships
are now null and void until further notice. Both parties forfeit their
respective rights and intentions to any and all new interests. Sadly,
this includes mutual friends. Ironically, this is never
an easy concept to grasp, and seems to be a more difficult one for
many of the girls I know to understand.
I've spent several of the last few nights up talking with 2 different
guys. One who has gone back to an ex, but is already seeking other
stimulation. The other, has an ex that somehow believes she can be
upset with the girl her ex has hooked up with.
Boy #1, We'll call him brainboy, has returned to the sanctity of a
relationship, and isn't overly happy. One might say he's sleeping around.
Now, if I were in his gf's shoes I'd be upset he wasn't interested in me anymore,
but I'd be doubly upset he didn't have the courtesy to break up with me
before fucking another girl.
Boy #2 Did not break
up with his ex so he could fuck the other girl. He did not at the time
believe that he had a chance with her. Turns out, that he does, and
will now need to proceed with an extreme amount of caution because
of the ex.
No matter how bad the situation seems, it could be worse. You could
be playing any number of the roles in those two scenarios.
They often say that hard times build character. I think sometimes they
are just hard times, and when they're over we move on in the best way we
can. Mourning the sense of promise now gone is not necessary. When
it's over, it's over. There are still dreams to be had, and there's a peace
in knowing that if those dreams don't come true there will always be new ones
to take their place.
posted by Tammy Petro 15:56

Recap
Graduated on Friday.
American Airlines tried to keep Tommy from arriving.
Partied all weekend.
had a window broken.
Got into a disagreement.
Have a confession to make.
--that to come later.
posted by Tammy Petro 15:43

7.21.2000

Have you found the g-spot?
The wonderful women at g-spot have
gained my business, and my unending support
for their new downtown locale. Let me remind you
that a hairdresser neither owns his/her clients nor their hair.
Not to mention, her hair looks wonderful.

changing times
Today is 7/25/00, and In the next few days,
my life will reach a new stage of development.
I will no longer work full time and go to school full time, among
countless other activities and commitments.
I will walk through commencement on Friday evening
with the graduating class of 2000. I am very happy to
be completed, though I don't feel as though anyone is ever done
learning.
I feel odd saying this, but as I think back to 4 years ago, I was
getting ready to enter college just after a wonderful summer in
SSTP, and wondering what I would ever do. I thought I'd be a
bio-med engineer entering med school 4 years later.
However, things are never what you plan.
But one of you --and I know you don't read this, but when I
told you it would "all be okay" I was saying that as much
for my benefit as yours. I didn't really believe it, but now..
it is all good. Even though things are changing, I'm excited
about it. I must say, I'm going to rack up some frequent flyer
miles soon visiting friends. Jake is moving
to Los angeles, dana and meg to dc, mark to austin, chris
to orlando, and jerry just left for tampa. Trust me..
I never thought it'd turn out like this, but I'm up for anything.

P.s. Sandy Andy---Remember Dante? He's asking about my
roommate now!

puppy
Meet Cisco
They should have warned me she'd think she's my shadow.
posted by Tammy Petro 12:55

7.20.2000

Woo-hoo. Superman.
"Oh hell yeah, Oh hell yes.. "
posted by Tammy Petro 19:24

7.16.2000

He spoke with an all too fresh east coast accent as he told me today he was sick of
Iowa, and was moving back to d.c. Have a good time I said the most genuine smile
I could muster. I don't like good-byes.
posted by Tammy Petro 23:33

Okay.. back again. 7 days later.
I've been busy
1) showing apartments. Being apartment manager can be problematic(at best)
2) studying for exams. & sometimes with a cute brainboy
3) working on the evil "project"
4) watching my friends get corrupted.
5) and doing further scientific experimentation on boys in iowa city.

Experimental Summary: Saturday, July 15th
The evening began with Happy hour. They call it happy hour for a reason I've heard, and this night was no exception.
2-4-1 at "It's Brothers" was a good time as usual. My standard...I'll only stay for happy hour--i-have-too-much-work
to-do turned into.. uh-oh.. they just announced last call. In between that fateful time of happy hour and last call was
quite the interesting evening.
It started as Gansen and I having drinks. Then Dana and Kelly joined us as Gansen fled the scene.
John joined in for storytime with "Meet Marcelas".
About that time the steroidboys waltzed in as if they owned the place. We couldn't have looked more
suspicious as our whole table erupted with laughter. Kurt, the alpha
male of the group sauntered over for some reason. As the night wore on, we realized he had the hots for our
very own coygirl. His friends Adam and Justin were quite the pair as well, but we'll come back to them in a second.
By this time, cocktails are my friend and I try to escape with John to the tobacco bowl.
**Enter space aliens from hell that steal about 2 hours**
*ring*ring*ring*
"hello?" I answer cautiously.
WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU?
"in the ped mall"
IS YOUR SHIRT STILL ON?
"tell Cyndy of course my shirt is still on"
WE"RE JONES-ING FOR THE SMOKES WE SENT YOU TO GET.
"okay. we'll be back soon".
Back in Brothers the music is loud and the steroidboy trio is still after meat. The rest of the conversation is
hazy.
Though this was all too clear:
The "MAC" tattoo on his bicep should have warned me. Then it should have been the perfectly groomed eyebrows.
After that, I just should have known better. Today, I get greeted by my friends with,
"His name was Adam --if you didn't know."
Of course I knew. I only offered to give him a ride home. He didn't interpret it just as a ride home. I mean.."I'll give
you a ride home" does not equal "I want to give you a _ride_" At least in my vocabulary. Though.. that's what he heard.
I escaped unharmed.
posted by Tammy Petro 22:59

7.9.2000

The Countdown begins
Wow. 19 days until the party starts.
posted by Tammy Petro 14:21

Missing
I've been away from my computer for approximately 5 days. The last 3, I've
been ill. Today, I finally opened up my ThinkPad, and started clicking away,
checking my favorites: dana, sara(h?), meg
and then all the people I don't know in rl but read because they entertain me: kottke, derek,
and bryan. Know what I realized? I needed that vacation to realize they will still be here when I come back.
posted by Tammy Petro 13:43

7.4.2000

Lessons
Drink Milk---it increases bust size.
"How do I utilize this newfound thing--testosterone?" Chris
"I can't just think of a funny quote. It would involve pants and monkeys." Paul
"Doused my trousers."
posted by Tammy Petro 18:02

Happy Bday Meredith!!!!

My friends are all becoming dancers.

Question:
4 times by professionals/6 times by audience
"Are you here for amateur night?"
--Is that a pick up line or a polite way of saying I want to see you naked?

Over the weekend
I learned how to do cpr in gym class in high school.
I never thought I'd have to use it.
Now I've used it twice and both guys lived. Puke in your mouth never tastes
so good as when it means someones heart is beating again.
posted by Tammy Petro 03:31

6.29.2000

I have a plan
Oh yeah...Have no fear, I am ***CENSORED **** boyfriend.
just your "ex".
-but i won't break "girl rules"
posted by Tammy Petro 19:50

Features
I was, until this morning, unaware that "SDSL is better than Smack."
Though.. what to my wondering eyes did appear on my desk, but a
faux copy of a new advertisement. Nicely located in the "Features of
DSL" portion.. "What do you get? -High speed -Low Cost -No Penis
Envy -Reliability -Date with Tammy"
Wait a minute. A date with me?
Now.. under any other circumstance I would be confused
by this.. but this particular advertisement makes me laugh. In some
abnormal universe..."high speed, low cost, no penis envy, & reliability
are related to a date with me". Oh yeah.. did I mention there are
"Basic/Intermediate and Advanced services varying in price from 200$
a month to 1000$" ?
posted by Tammy Petro 10:18

6.25.2000

Advice from two interesting songs:
"You don't always get what you want..."
"It's gonna be me!"
posted by Tammy Petro 23:53

Tammy Talks A lot
Whoah.. the headliner today is from Camyrn.
posted by Tammy Petro 19:25

*YUM*
1/2 chicken salad sandwich
1 orange
1 Liter smart water.
I got my co-op membership a handy dandy bread knife too!
Total Cost: $15.96
posted by Tammy Petro 12:32

If I were on Jeopardy, my 7 dream categories would be:
Kool-aid flavors
Genetics 101
Visual System Disorders
Domain Hosting
American Icons
Weegee Photography
Playboy Trivia
posted by Tammy Petro 11:13

6.23.2000

smart boy
Last night I talked to smart boy for a bit, and came to the conclusion that
quantities of declarative knowledge in no way indicate a profoundness for
common sense, and especially not intuitiveness. If he were psychic,
he would recognize I'm a very cool girl, and well.. he would want to
smooch me as much as I want to smooch him. However... he is not psychic.
:( Fortunately for my sake he does not read webpages. That should have
been my first indicator.
posted by Tammy Petro 10:23

6.21.2000

Six Degrees of Separation
There are less than 6 degrees of freedom in this town. In a relative sense at least.

Funnies
Today I received Quite the interesting email.

"
Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 23:13:13 CDT
To: tammy@giant.net
Subject: I couldn't help but notice your chest....

I've been watching you for a long time now, and just wanted to share with
you how much I am in love with your body. Every night I lock myself in the
bathroom with your pictures and... well you'll just have to find out the
rest in person.
God you are so sexy.... please come over and see me.. I need you bad.
I can't take it any more, just watching you isn't enough any more...
God you are so sexy.... please come over and see me.. I need you bad.
I can't take it any more, just watching you isn't enough any more...
I told my girlfriend what you'd do to her if you were here... and she really
liked it, my God is she so hot and horny.. cum quick!!!
Oh yeah, this picture is of me thinking of you, do you like it?
Love,
---------(name deleted)

"
posted by Tammy Petro 18:11

6.20.2000

Overwhelming sickness
Something is wrong. My heartbeat is irregular, my tummy feels all funny, my eyes are open, I'm smiling an extra-real smile, and I'm playing "storytime" with a boy that will probably go back to his ex-girlfriend.
posted by Tammy Petro 22:09

6.19.2000

Look close enough and you'll Fall

Incredible
Some people I know hand out their urls and business cards as a matter of habit. However, if I refer you here.. trust me it says a lot about how much of you I want in my life.

Jobs
I got asked today what I do.. "Well, I'm a girl, and an apartment manager, domain coordinator, tech guide, student about to graduate, playboy campus representative, lively college chick. & not a succubus.

Marital Status
I'm not married, but my parents are.
posted by Tammy Petro 19:37

dreamscapes
I walked by you on the street, your face turning and glancing at me nonchalantly as I looked back. I saw your face, and your comforting shoulders, how your smile always looks downturned at the corners when you're smiling that devilish smile just for me. I wondered if it was you on the street. Orange shirt? perhaps now.. it has been a few years since I've seen you.. Slightly taller, maybe.. tanner.. surely. Though.. the left hand looks different. Because I see that golden ring encircling it..now linked to a womans hand.. at your side. Is she someone I know? Someone I would want to know? Why didn't you tell me about her?
She's carrying books, neuroscience ones just like the ones from my class. Spanish too. As she begins to disappear from sight, I realize she doesn't just look like me.. she is me
posted by Tammy Petro 00:48

6.17.2000

Animal sex
A personal thank you goes out to Chris for the lovely message on my desktop this morning.....

Hi Tammy! How is your day going? My day is going mighty fine thanks for
asking. I hope that you are having a wonderful day!

So many good things can happen in an exciting day like today!

Sincerely, Chris

See if you can find the "animal sex" hidden in this message.
posted by Tammy Petro 16:00

dreamland
I awoke this morning with the largest headache ever. In my slumber I had visions of my
upcoming graduation party. One which my dear friend had flown all of my friends from other states
into the area and caused nothing short of a heart attack for me. I was the center of attention in
this gathering and I had no idea what to do with so many friends around me.. so I did what any
wise girl would do and served fruity drinks and smiled a lot. If someone is thinking about visiting,
I like suprises but make sure you call ahead. :)

Missing everyone
If you worked @ ncs with me I miss you already!
Vanessa--You really have the most beautiful baby! I'll babysit if you ever need a break. :)
Kent--You better not send me a 27 page email or I'll have to go Wiederhold on you.
Nisa--Wanna go for a walk? And where do I buy a towel for my head again? Dannon--or Canon?
and everyone else.. I miss you guys already..where else am I going to go to insure my apparel
is in violation of "dress code" policy?

did you know?
That the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics refers patients who are too large
to fit into the MRI machine here to Ames, IA so they can use the veterinary edition
of the same machine.
posted by Tammy Petro 15:53

6.12.2000

Tammy Petro Domain Coordinator
I have circuit board business cards.

Blue Balls
I sit down at my desk at the office tonight and what is on my desk--but a blue ball.
I have a random collection of spherical objects mind you... but I do not have a blue ball.
I have a tile ball, a brick ball, a marble ball, a quartz sphere, and now.. I have a fiber
blue ball. I just hope it wasn't a hint.

Dreamsicles
When I was young I dreamed of living in a neighborhood where there was a ding-dong man and I
could get ice cream or a monkeytail from his truck. This past weekend the whole downtown area
was overtaken by food, art, music vendors for the IOWA arts festival. I guess I don't need to live in
a suburbia if the vendors will come to my street. Though I will admit serving pancakes @ the
ICARE breakfast and being in the Long Grove Strawberry Festival smiling & waving at people was
a special treat.

Fine young lady
I was informed this weekend that I was a fine young lady of wonderful parents and as the campaign
progresses so shall the search to find me a boy that suits me as well. If a suitable candidate is not
found by election day, I may be auctioned off. I agreed to make certain sacrifices to the campaign, but I
was not aware my personal dating life would be one of those things.

posted by Tammy Petro 20:24

6.8.2000

wow. If dopamine is not present enough in the substantia nigra area of the brain, symptoms of Parkinson's disease may be present. Treatment for such symptoms is with done
with the chemical synthetic for dopamine, l-dopa. If there is too much l-dopa ingested, the exact opposite of Parkinson's may occur and the patient may exhibit symptoms
consistent with a schizophrenic episode.
Summary: I learned a great deal tonight.

How do porcupines mate?
-Thomas Crown Affair.

I have business cards that don't say Playboy on them.

Comment of the day that I heard: Your breasts are too large for that shirt.
posted by Tammy Petro 23:47

6.6.2000

What was I thinking?
There are times in my life when.. well, I wish I didn't have to ask that question.

phone number
(hehee) Cute boy and I traded numbers--even if it was "just to study".

VICTORY
Bob Simpson vs. Jim Leach... the battle will continue. :)
posted by Tammy Petro 19:06

Be Sure to vote today!!! Bob Simpson for Congress! Here in the 1st district.
posted by Tammy Petro 09:58

Yesterday--I quit my job. I did it courteously and put in my two weeks notice to end on
June 16th. The people have been incredible. (Especially the row of cubicles I'm in :) Vanessa--thanks for reading and the wonderful bracelet!

posted by Tammy Petro 09:56

6.5.2000

I'm turning in my letter of resignation later today and god am I nervous.
posted by Tammy Petro 01:58

6.4.2000

About Friday night... Dana, Jake, and Holly all went out for "happy hour". What started out as happy hour turned into our survey of the evening.
1. At what age was your first vaginal experience?
Boys that answered: (age range:count) 0-5:12 6-12:14 13-20:27
2. Was your first orgasm from masturbation or intercourse?
Masturbation: 26 Intercourse: 26 Oral Sex: 1
3. Which could you make orgasm faster a male or a female?
27 males answered Male/26 answered female
26 females answered female/2 answered male
Scientific evaluation of the data will be presented later.
Though it might be added that all interviewers received recognition for their scientific pursuits later that evening/or next morning from admirers.
posted by Tammy Petro 23:06

6.3.2000

"Ohmygod. I have a hickey. I have not had one since I was 16."
---more to come about last night.
posted by Tammy Petro 20:39

6.1.2000

Dylan asked me to tell him a secret tonight.
I told him I didn't think I'd ever been 'in love' especially not the fairy tale
romancy kind.
He said, "oh."
as if it were some big deal or something.. or is it?

posted by Tammy Petro 20:01

5.31.2000

"A problem is an opportunity inside out."

posted by Tammy Petro 15:16

5.30.2000

"The beginning of wisdom is to desire it."
Often I think of really great things to write here, and about half way through I realize that it's only the end I'm
writing about here.

posted by Tammy Petro 22:26

5.28.2000

...and I have completed everything I said I would after being kidnapped.
& for once I actually read a book. A real paper version that wasn't a textbook,
and was read for fun. Amazing, huh? Well... Check it out: Coupland's,
Microserfs certainly entertained me enough to have me in stitches while contemplating
whether to savor everything and put off finishing it or just keep reading.
I couldn't resist temptation. I read it all.
posted by Tammy Petro 23:50

5.26.2000

----I've been kidnapped.
I may be forced to gamble, drink socially,
and eat breakfast at a casino. :)
posted by Tammy Petro 14:14

5.24.2000

Rebuilding server linux boxers.
& ordering pizza for the crew.
also planning a trip to dc in august.
doing perl. (don't worry mom--it's a language, not a boy)
posted by Tammy Petro 23:37

party tonight. Sheraton Hotel #934.
Send the police.
posted by Tammy Petro 23:35

Long hours, short nights.
Though someone told me sleep even feels better when you're making a million.
posted by Tammy Petro 23:31

5.23.2000

Today--Tuesday.
Will someone please tell me why there is a monkey in my apartment?
Giant projects underway.

On the campaign trail....

Monday--Day 3 in Politics
In which I decide I will not do something half-assed. With
an upcoming graduation date, a full time job, and a summer class
I do not have the time to dedicate to a full fledged campaign.
dammit.

Sunday--Day 2 on the campaign trail
Wow.. I'm not writing till now(nearly 230 am) because when I finally
got home at 1 a.m. I was exhausted. My face muscles hurt so much
from smiling---I had spewed mass amounts of political
rhetoric and tried to remain genuine throughout. I'm not sure which
made my head hurt worse, the rhetoric or the content I tried to infuse it with.
Today I realized there are not people you do not know,
only those you haven't met yet. Tonight, my closing thoughts are
... Can a campaign staff run a
successful campaign without a candidate?

Saturday--Campaigning
May 20, 2000 23:41
Ok.. so I feel I must tell you this. whether it's a confession or what I'm not
sure.. but I joined a political campaign as deputy logistics coordinator or some
jazz like that. I'm helping someone run for congress. I was out in the field
today at a sausage and pancakes breakfast in hickville today for 3 hours
starting at 7 am, and I just got home less than 30 minutes ago. how do they do
it? Why do they do it? IF I learn nothing else from the upcoming campaign
I will attempt to figure that out. I seem to be causing quite the
stir among the campaign members as well. I'm the only girl, and I'm not sure
how to deal with the ridiculous amount of flirting I get. I'm using it to get my
message across, but jeesh. I've never been hit on in a suit so much in my life.
I think it's bizarre. It's like when i stick that patriotic politician
sticker on my chest, I'm a walking billboard or something. it's weird.
Anyways.. any suggestions, thoughts, comments, etc.. would be appreciated.
posted by Tammy Petro 19:28

5.19.2000

Tommy, you seem to have lost your opportunity for now. Someone else has
asked me out for dinner this evening. Actually more than one person, and I can't
even believe it.
Mental note:
*** Message (#32) from Skamp at 17:51 ***
>we are girls.
>we are wise.
>we know what it takes to make men drool.
>and yet, we don't get laid nearly enough.
posted by Tammy Petro 18:22

After special request...Tommy you are sexy,
and just for you.. Under my sundress--I'm not wearing any underwear.
Think I can get a date now?
posted by Tammy Petro 12:35

The project is underway.
We will soon unveil it. :)
posted by Tammy Petro 03:57

5.18.2000

Wow. Ok.. I've finally recovered. No one warned me 22 would be more painful than 21.
It only took 3 days, a bottle of visine, almost 5 gallons of water, personal stock of Aleve,
and a small Whitey's hot fudge shake.
Thanks! dana for the link and bday visit.
Someday everyone will realize how cool downtown Iowa City is. Or I will move away, and the soap company will close.
Shouts to my personal bartender for my party, jake
You're not allowed to steal monito for Mario Golf. Even if it is a good game.
The rest of you! IT was incredible...
and jenni and julie----Next time we'll keep score when we play golf.
Also Happy belated bday to Derek Powazek--who is almost cool enough to have my bday! He's just a day late.
posted by Tammy Petro 09:41

5.15.2000

Well, It has just ate several posts. 95% include details that aren't necessary to publicize.
thanks blogger for censoring my posts.
To the weekend of 3 graduations and multiple parties thanks to everyone that made it wonderful.
--and to the ones that didn't.... FUCK YOU for making me cry on my bday.
posted by Tammy Petro 01:30

It is my birthday---and blogger just ate my post.
posted by Tammy Petro 00:27

5.10.2000

1 final left.
posted by Tammy Petro 15:14

5.6.2000

Ok. so I've posting somewhere else recently.
In our forum for class.
American Lives.
You'll find my posts under the "Sugar/Sugary Coating/20-20 Hindsight".
They'll really only entertain those who are in this class, but they provide
a lot of insight on my beliefs. :)
posted by Tammy Petro 13:25

5.4.2000

Ok.. so I forgot a few things:
2000 May 4. v2
8 am. Dr. appt(recently scheduled mind you) to find out if I have some really wierd abnormality in my brain that doesn't allow me to sleep, and makes me think sometimes-overly-complex-thoughts-and-believe I have every psychological disorder I'm studying.. . She told me(after taking a large amt of blood) the abnormality was that I'm perfectly normal. Oh dear.
10:30 am...rush back to arctic tundra climate controlled office... after stopping for coffee(his & hers_-meaning cream and sugar)--It's NOT a euphimism for sex(so don't even say it RAY).. Then find that "ILOVEYOU" means a whole new thing when the access server shuts down and 3000 .gov employees can't check their email.
...Realize it is now 3:10 pm. You have T minus Negative 25 minutes to get to the course you have a final in. .despite obvious time-space continuom problems, believe that you can sprint out of office(looking pretty funny doing so in a sundress) and make it to class on time...Make it to class late only to leave course early to get to clase de espanol on time.
....5:30 p.m. Once in Spanish class, have a characteristic animus boyus fraternititus tell you politely you are still wearing your security badge. Comment to him how cool pocket protectors really are and you're really a .gov security type of girl. He laughs (confused) and invites you to join him for drinks at Quinton's later with other species subclass fraternitus. Advise him you shouldn't be a bad girl and you simply must attend review for final exam. (smack self later for not going with him)
....8 pm-Go to review for final. Fall asleep(with incredible promptness) in 70 Van Allen hall. Wake up only when head falls to side with obvious jerk-like motion nearly poking eye out
...10 pm. Relay story of, "Today was such a long day-&-I-still-have-mass-amounts-of-text-to-read-papers-to-write" to enginerd boy and his only response, "so?"
SO? the point of this story is that I was completely unprepared for the day I just experienced.
"How so?"
invoke biblical figure name in vain... I (exasperated) didn't have my Wonder Woman underwear on.

posted by Tammy Petro 23:08

5.2.2000

Breakfast: Multivitamin, banana, double coffee(his&hers).
Lunch: Double coffee & x-large quart of sun tea.
Dinner: Grilled Chicken Salad.
Not incredibly well balanced, but it did the trick.
posted by Tammy Petro 20:53

4.30.2000

When I begin to freak out. I make lists, prioritize and start at the beginning.
May
1- Spanish Final Exam(oral) wkbk & lab manual as well
Rent due. (must deposit payments before writing rent check or will be horribly overdrawn)
IOWA taxes must be sent/emailed. Think they'll care if they're late if they owe me money?
2- Neuroscience Final Exam(sensory systems/ingestive behaviors/psychological disorders)
speaking of which--I may have a few before finals are over.
Teaching from Worjonaorwicz(sp) pages 64-83/ 111-137
--Remember never to trust the 12 inch tall politician(or anything 12 inches for that matter)
3-Rough draft for Paper due in A.Lives
4-Final for American Lives& paper due.
5-
6-
7-
8-Final Social & Personality disorders
9-Final Spanish final
10-Final Psychopathology of children
11-
12-Playboy & Sony Music party
13-Graduation
Somewhere in between:
prepping and planning for playboy & sony
IOWA state taxes due May 1 & Pay rent
send electric bill, credit card,
submit updated resume (again) to large corporation.
get graduation stuff for 5 people.

---Then I freak out.
posted by Tammy Petro 23:46

4.28.2000

One last note.
Free is good.
So is convenience.
posted by Tammy Petro 20:31

Most recently....
--Forget the the request for coffeehouse design... it's all about fine dining in Iowa
city tonight.
--(ROFL) Dana just stopped by the office tonight and decided to make me
"draw" the new restaurant next door. I doodled it.. totally Family-Circus
style.. she gives it a big "No star for you" and with flick of her wrist
proceeds to draw her own very engineering-esque portrayal of her dining
experience next to my the network architecture diagrams I drew earlier. You'd
never know which of us is the engineer or journalist if you saw those
drawings. Though, truthbetold, you prolly had to be here for that one.
Speaking of coffee though.. it IS about time for me to get back to "The Grind".

posted by Tammy Petro 20:27

4.27.2000

The space monkey says, "I'm sorry you're too... ," and he pauses, "you're too young to train here."

Marla says, "You'll get screwed."

--Fight Club. Now on home video.
posted by Tammy Petro 19:58

4.26.2000

I have a confession.

I like boys.
I like mocha-latte-making ones, all-night-programming-see-you-at-the-coffee-pot-in-the-morning,
hot-cop-patrolling-around-town, hotties-across-the-street-serving-drinks, late-night-study-drinking-buddies.
don't worry mom--liking boys(never really in question.)
but this drinking and boy correlation I see as more than simply allusory.
posted by Tammy Petro 21:35

Monito has been benched for injury recovery.
Now accepting applications for houseboy.
posted by Tammy Petro 17:57

4.25.2000

"There she is" (hoots)
uh-oh.
Drinks with the ladies.
posted by Tammy Petro 20:28

Weight loss--All American Style

Aura515: oh yeah.. know any way to lose like 50 lbs in 2.5 weeks?
skampgirl: oh gawd.
skampgirl: i wish.
skampgirl: cocaine.
skampgirl: actually, meth.
skampgirl: meth plus heroine plus no eating.
skampgirl: plus sex.
skampgirl: models do it. it seems to be working.
posted by Tammy Petro 01:30

4.24.2000

(11:10 p.m) z..z...z...z....z....z...*BEEEEEEP* BEEEEEP* Damn computer keyboard..
what's it thinking waking me up?

(11 p.m)
It's Monday night.
I had a vision while at work, or maybe it was
a daydream. Can you daydream while asleep though?

(8:23 p.m en clase de espanol)
-Someone just described me as the girl with the charm & charisma
--a smile that could melt hearts, the patience of
of a saint, and well an abundance of geographical scenic viewpoints.

haha.
posted by Tammy Petro 23:07

(Really written at 4:30 a.m.)
As the street sweepers skim the streets,
and the dawn begins,
I am just going to bed.
posted by Tammy Petro 14:50

4.22.2000

There are 3 photographers that will remain in my mind.
Arthur Fellig
Brassai
Doisneau
And someone said me a picture is worth a 1000 words.
I'll sum it up with one: Timeless.
posted by Tammy Petro 18:19

4.21.2000

A pair of Pink fuzzy bunny ears-1 heart attack-4 drinks (v.bad). 1 Monito.

*riinggg* (mid eyebrow pluck)
me: hello?
"Hey-lowwww"
whatsup?
"I can see your window"
Monito?
"yeah.. can you see me?"
No. Where are you?
"Right outside. Buzz me in"
_-Thank GOD I have 3 flights of stairs to make myself presentable.
posted by Tammy Petro 21:10

4.20.2000

*rrinnnnnnggg* Riinnnngg*
(grabs my hand)
"You are NOT answering that phone."

Ese es el chico que me gusta. :)
posted by Tammy Petro 13:08

4.18.2000

Recruiting for an upcoming class is now taking place. All nominations should be emailed to ice@giant.net

posted by Tammy Petro 22:34

4.17.2000

The transformation is now complete.

Tommy- Tommygun.
Kurt-Euchre
George-Houseboy
Jim-Dad
Jake-Onnakoroshi

Holly-bidi
Toni-Cream
Michelle-Hibachi
Denise-HelloBean
Tammy-Gravy
--transmission out--
posted by Tammy Petro 12:17

4.12.2000

The preparation will now begin.
The Washington St. Soap company
will close its doors to the new recruits tomorrow.
The sinners will have arrived.

You know who you are.
You know why you are coming.
This weekend you will get dirty,
You will play hard
and be put through the Ringer.


posted by Tammy Petro 21:45

It is now hump day.
I have completed 4 exams,
slept about 15 hours since Sunday,
jogged ~5 miles since Monday's entry,
Read and digested another 832 pages of literature,
Taken approximately 8 showers--I like being clean.,ok?
Oh yeah.. did I mention my roommate has now said exactly 3 words
to me in the last 14 days? Antisocial much?
posted by Tammy Petro 21:40

4.10.2000

Dear lord.. What a weekend.
1532 pages of psychology text
212 pages of articles
07 miles jogged
1 gallon liquid gold(oj)
=One fun and exciting weekend (ha ha)

Wanted: One good massage therapist, and
a place to download all this psychology info
floating around in my head.
posted by Tammy Petro 14:59

4.5.2000

If you've read this, hated it.. enjoyed it..indifferent:
Purdy please? (with xtra sugar)
posted by Tammy Petro 22:22

Lately I've received more than my fair share of mail about my
fondness of Playboy. Face it, it's tasteful and tactful.
It exhibits a true sense of genuine style and
independent thinking. It's about style and class-- good ties,
sharp suits and fine cigars. It's not just about an image, but a belief in personal freedom and social justice exemplified by the beauty, grace,
and simplicity of the playboy bunny.
posted by Tammy Petro 22:06

So we interrrupt this scheduled blog update with the
class American Lives. It appears as though I may be writing a term paper on Public vs. Private audiences and how that intersection is dealt with in new media production fields where private lives become public consumption material. Maybe then this Sugar log will get moved to its redesign.
posted by Tammy Petro 12:32

4.4.2000

Did a lil name search action on Google
for "tammy petro" --why not see what else
I'm famous for? Dammit. the only things I find.. are
things actually related to -me-. What's the fun in that?
I want some wacky relative I can laugh at. Though I suppose
it should be honor enough to get "wacked out level of tech" next
to my name.
posted by Tammy Petro 01:27

4.3.2000

Thanks guys for the great messages you left me last night while over for afterhours, (and dee for the coffee today) but some of them have been edited for discretionary content. In particular--if you left me your phone number--it's been edited out.

This week:
Prueba en clase de espanol
article for On Campus
40 hours of work.
prepare for 4 exams next week
locate site for On campus "playboy party"
This may be a busy week.

Seems only fitting that my haircolor is "Dawn". Looks like that's when I'll be waking up this week.
posted by Tammy Petro 01:43

4.2.2000

oh my... nececito maestro particular de espanol para ayudar serio.
all responses: 319-358-0560
posted by Tammy Petro 23:55

"Showeh me the love party goers and sign my journal!!!! (announced and pointed at my laptop)
After hours is in full swing, and I'm typing one key at a time."

I had sex in the shower. Why am I typing this? (Jeff)
Someone here has good taste in shower soap. There is Dirty girl. (Darlene)

weeblewooble weeblewooble. -unsigned

-baby, you're may favorite, but mich passed out--jeck

--call me: ***-**** I have to tell you--man--you're a super cool chick. So Tammy, when you read this later.. pick up the phone and call. -I'll show you what you like ;-)

Thanks Tams for letting me write in here It's truely cool. That last guy was a spork -utilitarian but not nice to look at I'd have sworn he was writing a manifesto. Oh shit. He put his number in there. Stupid fool. Be sure to call him and laugh at him babe. --Joe

YOU'RE AWESOME baby! You're my DANCING QUEEN...SEVEN_TEEN...Dance with me?
K.

Come to St. Louis sometime so we can go out down there. --Sheila

Theta Tau--Ra ra ra!!!! Tera? Was that your name? Tera? Tare?

jkladkja whwhat the fucak awmoihc supowapoihsxed bot be doiwnign?

You should be a desk set. Those boobs are an experiment in inertia.

Who wrote that? Honey, this is Dee, don't let these fools trash your place. I'll bring you over a cafe tomorrow afternoon. Give me a call when you wake up. This was a bad idea. Afterhours is fun, but you left your laptop out and some guy is puking in your japanese lantern. I'm shutting down.

posted by Tammy Petro 01:32

3.31.2000

Sometimes the day never ends, but I today I was reminded
of my fondness of wearable computing, and that MIT boy I got stuck at Biosphere with while in participating in International Science Fair. I really am a geek. I can't believe it's been 4 years!
posted by Tammy Petro 22:42

bbeeEEP...bbeEEEP...bbEEEEPP!
*smack*
Enough of that.
waking up is sometimes hard to do.
posted by Tammy Petro 04:06

3.29.2000

I did it.
There it is.. my confession to studying the completely wrong subject areas
for neuroscience and subsequently possibly flunking
the worst test of my life.
It helps to remind myself that if that's the worst
test of my life, I will have a very easy life.
posted by Tammy Petro 14:21

3.28.2000

I kissed him on cheek.
And then, I asked his name.
posted by Tammy Petro 15:43

Note to self: The acetylcholinergic neurons located in the dorsolateral pons are responsible for triggering most of the characteristics of REM sleep. Those same ACh neurons located in the basal forebrain are involved in activating the cerebral cortex and facilitating learning, especially perceptual learning. So are REM sleep and perceptual learning connected by the type of neuron or is it a merely allusory correlation?
posted by Tammy Petro 00:04

3.26.2000

Friday:
Is it worse to know someone in a limited environment, or to actually meet them and wish you hadn't?
These two girls made it all worthwhile Dnan & Sat.
It's good to know that brilliant, wonderfully hip-(not in an annoying tries too hard-sorta-way), and e-literate attributes don't have to come with NO personality, self-rioteousness inspired rants and negative entertainment factors. Thank you ladies for the inspiration.

Saturday:
I didn't steal your hat stupid fuck boy.

Surreal Experiences.
In the morning waking up with the worst bedhead you've ever seen, and knowing it's not your fault.
Standing up and feeling the world shift beneath your tippy toes as you lean up to kiss him.
posted by Tammy Petro 16:58

3.23.2000

Purchases today:
129.00 MidAmerican Energy(don't ask)
23.42 High-octane ethanol gasoline
2.75 Mocha supreme-Java House
---It's all About Energy!
-- why can they charge
so much for it when you can't create it or destroy it?
posted by Tammy Petro 21:54

3.22.2000

Quote of the day:
"I’m not a psycho-stalker or anything I swear. I just -
(takes a breath, doesn't want to blow it)
Y’know how there’re those certain moments where you either go for it, or they pass you by and you spend the rest of your life kicking yourself wondering “what would’ve happened if...?"

posted by Tammy Petro 20:48

Male bathroom etiquette--the -now- written rules.
(lesson 1)
Do not ever take the middle urinal of 3.
Do not ever stand next to another male.
Do not check out someone elses unit.
Do not TALK. you are not female.
Always wash hands, but dripdry is ok.
If both corners of 3 are full, take a stall.
If all is full, please wait outside.
More than 3 shakes is jacking off.
Don't cry if you touch the porcelain.
Never piss in anything round--that's why they make corners.
Stay away from drunks that will piss on your shoes.
....man, and I thought it was bad being a girl going to the bathroom to
gossip. At least we don't have unwritten rules.
Mail me if you have comments Mail me
posted by Tammy Petro 20:27

Look at me..


--Lickety split.
posted by Tammy Petro 17:36

3.21.2000

Sleep should come in pill format.
posted by Tammy Petro 15:26

3.20.2000

Sleep...flannel sheets...
feather pillows...pitter pat on the window pane.
posted by Tammy Petro 23:10

It is possible to smile yourself out of a
speeding ticket. :)
posted by Tammy Petro 20:45

3.19.2000

10 Things From this weekend.
- Ally Kat(new drinkery) behind my flat plays some of the best music.
- As a girl, people will try to pick you up anywhere.
- If you have a confederate flag tattoed across your back you are automatically disqualified from the Tammy dating pool.
- Green beer does traumatizing things to your internal processes.
- Advice: do NOT offer your business card as a pickup technique.
- Don't tell me Cisco doesn't make routers if you claim to be a network systems engineer.
- Even your friends will bounce checks to you.
- Haircuts are good, especially from Amy.
- Joel: No he doesn't have an account!
- "'How do you get what you want?' --They're called boobs, Ed. " --Erin Brockovich
posted by Tammy Petro 12:29

3.17.2000

Cute message I received today:
*** Message from The Chameleon at 16:32 ***
>You are the Girl I Most Want To Meet.
-this made me smile
(because I told him I was heading up to the drop
zone to skydive again.)
+Warning~ Be careful what you say to me.. your
name and likeness may get added here as well.
posted by Tammy Petro 16:50

3.16.2000

Bad Pick-up Line of the day
While at Quinton's having a drink with jake and sarah a gentleman reached for my hand as I walked past the bar. He said to me,
"Excuse me? Did I leave my Gucci underwear at your place the other night?"
heads swivel and stare at me
"Pardon? Did I hear you correctly? I hope not, because that is the worst pick up line I have ever heard."
does gucci even make underwear?.. let alone ones you would
want to wear.. in IOWA? in winter? really.

On a personal note...
remember this--(especially for you Tommy)
Don't settle. You deserve more.

posted by Tammy Petro 21:13

3.15.2000

------------
powered
by Red Hat.
--sticker.
posted by Tammy Petro 21:33

3.14.2000

Tonight
Indian Cooking Lessons--(7:30 p.m.)
Tae kwon do-(9-10 pm)
back to do CCNA studying.
Reality:
Indian cooking lessons. (5 hours) for 20 people
Samosas are excellent, so is dall/curry anything.. and well,
that tea that made me feel like I was floating. By far, the most
important ingredient is (1) small Indian woman(must speak
minimal english) and be very patient.
the "American" food she wanted to learn how to make:
cherry donuts. i will never understand how all the food she taught
me how to make compares to the value of cherry donuts
-afternoon-
I introduced myself to him as Tammy Thomas.
(for those who don't know---my name is really
Tammy Petro).
Though I have to say, anyone I can convince
chocolate milk comes from brown cows either
is infinitely entertained by my stories.. or.. well,
is definitely from Mars. Georgetown is on Mars,
right?
posted by Tammy Petro 17:47

3.12.2000

I walked up to the counter at Blockbuster,
Greg Araki's Splendor in hand,
and the cute lil boy said to me...
"Would you like to sign up for AOL today?"
No.
"Why not? It's a good deal."
It's really _quite_ allright. I work for an isp.
"What's an isp?"
-That--is exactly the reason I will not order internet service from
a boy at the video store.
The internet pervades my life. And now.. you too can have a glimpse
of what it's like.
posted by Tammy Petro 23:51