Attitude Adjustment
Sep272009
It’s been a horrrrrrrrrrrrrr-ible month. That’s one of the new inside jokes here at the Convent of Unimmaculate Dachshund. We were playing cards and Lani took some of mine and I told the girls, “Your mother is a horrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr–” and Lani thought, Oh, we’re going there are we? and then I finished “–ible person,” and she laughed till she choked while I said, “What? What did I say?” Not that I wouldn’t go there. Just not with children around. But Mercury has been in retrograde all month, due to finally get its butt in gear Wednesday, and we’ve dealt with one disaster after another including me being incredibly short-tempered as I wrestle this damn book to the ground. It was supposed to be done by now, she whined. So I needed an attitude adjustment badly. It helped that we watched Ghostbusters and Meatballs last night. It would have helped even more if Lyle hadn’t drunk part of my screwdriver while I was up getting something. But I was still grumping around today, swearing at my computer. Then I found this (thanks once again to The Dish):
Attitude adjusted.
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27 Comments to 'Attitude Adjustment'
On September 27, 2009 at 8:00 pm Slave Driver said...
That was great. Thank you. And may next monte be hor-less.
On September 27, 2009 at 8:16 pm Lani said...
OMG, I love that video. Good for attitude adjustment, which we both desperately need. That, and screwdrivers that are unsullied by dachshund tongue.
On September 27, 2009 at 8:42 pm g and t said...
ditto!
On September 27, 2009 at 9:14 pm CatScott said...
I love, love, love this! It gives ya a nice little energy boost
I’ve also been enjoying “Glee” on Fox. That seems to have helped me a lot during this retrograde period.
On September 27, 2009 at 9:22 pm Louis said...
Lovely thought.
Lovely pictures.
Definitely a mood enhancer.
On September 27, 2009 at 10:19 pm Kate said...
I love this video, it’s been a while since I looked it up and remembered how much I love me some giant squids.
On September 27, 2009 at 10:21 pm Briana said...
I love the Where the Hell is Matt video for a similar attitude adjustment. (Though I heard it might be a hoax, but I don’t care, durnit. I’m keeping it!)
On September 28, 2009 at 3:01 pm MJ said...
Matt Harding made a tongue-in-cheek presentation “confessing” his videos were hoaxes, created using an animatronic army and such techniques as spending $17 million to hollow out a Boeing 727, sink it in an Olympic-size pool and mimic weightless dancing. Within 48 hours the tongue-in-cheek part got lost, and people started reporting his videos really were hoaxes–but they ain’t. Here’s a lengthy interview where he tells the whole story: http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=FR&hl=fr&v=CVAg6YTgTn4
On September 28, 2009 at 6:04 pm Briana said...
Oh, thanks! That makes me feel so much better. I still loved them, but I wasn’t sure I should. Now it’s OK again!
On October 1, 2009 at 10:46 pm Micki said...
Where the Hell is Matt? was brilliant, too! And maybe something I can use in class. . . .
On September 27, 2009 at 11:42 pm Shangrila said...
I love this! I’ll be singing, “Boom-dee-ah-dah!” for the rest of the day, now.
On September 28, 2009 at 6:35 am Micki said...
Love this! Gosh, I sure hope it’s all Mercury’s fault . . . but the inner Virgo in me says, “Then how come Andrew Sullivan seems to be having a good day?” LOL! Oh well, all we can do is make the best of it. (-: Boomdeyahdah.
On September 28, 2009 at 8:04 am Lori J. said...
Bring out the little umbrellas!
This may give you a laugh:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kVMv_VGZ1I&feature=related
On September 28, 2009 at 9:14 am TerriO said...
I’m smiling from ear to ear now, and that doesn’t happen often on a Monday morning. Thanks for that.
I’m almost afraid to say I’ve had a really good month. But, I’ve been reading BET ME for the first time (finished last night, also put a giant smile on my face) so that made the difference. You are my muse, just so you know.
And I’m thinking maybe the antics of a drunk dachshund could provide a few giggles. Might be worth spiking that water dish.
On September 28, 2009 at 9:47 am Bethany said...
Thank you for sharing that. Really really needed that today. Also, wishing an easy fast to any Cherries observing Yom Kippur.
On September 28, 2009 at 11:16 am Office Wench Cherry said...
Since I love arachnids and giant squids and my husband loves to tease me, whenever that commercial comes on he sings “I love arachniiiiiiiiiids that make a giant squish!”
On September 28, 2009 at 4:24 pm Glynis said...
That is a marvelous vid. I’ve got a link to it on my desktop and hit it whenever everything seems to be getting mighty blech-y.
Here’s hoping next month is awesome.
On September 28, 2009 at 5:38 pm CatScott said...
When I posted this video on my facebook a friend posted this in response. I love it especially since I’m so enamored with “Glee”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhB1B6cObdU
Then I came across this on Shreve Stockton’s Daily Coyote Blog and twitter. I don’t know what it has to do with shampoo but it made me cry!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um9KsrH377A
BTW…The Daily Coyote is a brilliant blog turned book by Shreve Stockton. If you need an attitude adjustment it’s a great place to go. She took in an orphaned coyote and now has a eclectic pack of her own. Worth checking out. The link below is a pic of her cat Eli, puppy Chloe and coyote Charlie taking a nap together.
http://www.dailycoyote.net/?p=1567
Thought I’d share me attitude adjustments
Hope you all enjoy!
On September 29, 2009 at 3:45 am Micki said...
Great links! As a teenager, Toto’s Africa was one of my favorite songs, and I love what that acapella group does with it. (-: As for the shampoo one, I was bawling, too (hormones partly to blame?). It’s amazing what story they can pack into four short minutes. I’m glad I got to see those!
On September 29, 2009 at 5:01 pm CatScott said...
I love Facebook because my friends find the greatest stuff to share! Love that
Now I’m just paying it forward 
On October 1, 2009 at 10:45 pm Micki said...
(-: Me too, and I got some of the nicest comments for passing it on. Thanks!
On September 28, 2009 at 6:44 pm Carol Anne said...
Thanks for reminding me…love that video…” I love Egyptian Kings..” … you can create your own ‘Boom De Ah Dah’ video response on You tube, there is a link….just imagining several Crusie characters … (As if you don’t have enough to do…) Stay warm & loved.
On September 28, 2009 at 8:37 pm London Mabel said...
I always love that ad when it comes on.
On September 28, 2009 at 9:54 pm Ericka said...
what a great ad! thanks for the pick-me-up – i needed that.
On September 29, 2009 at 8:41 am Katie Redhead said...
Jenny, saw this and knowing how you feel about Tim Burton, and how this month has gone thought you might enjoy. The project rungay blog (and this one) are my happy places…
http://projectrungay.blogspot.com/2009/09/harpers-bazaar-tricks-treats.html
On September 29, 2009 at 11:46 am Lorna said...
Here’s another one to put a smile on your face; the Gratitude Dance. Can’t seem to hyperlink since going to IE8. Dang. Anyway, enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9z2ELaBVJY
On September 29, 2009 at 12:46 pm Carol Anne said...
The Gratitude Dance – in Victoria BC! Thanks Lorna, that was great.
Jenny, we love you in Canada – come up sometime. So many great books – so many more to read, thanks for writing.