I'm trying to find one that starts off talking about the whole horror that will happen during Thanksgiving but the family will forgive and forget because they're going to get together and do it all over again when Christmas comes around. In the meantime:
Family quarrels have a total bitterness unmatched by others. Yet it sometimes happens that they also have a kind of tang, a pleasantness beneath the unpleasantness, based on the tacit understanding that this is not for keeps; that any limb you climb out on will still be there later for you to climb back. ~Mignon McLaughlin, The Neurotic's Notebook, 1960
When our relatives are at home, we have to think of all their good points or it would be impossible to endure them. ~George Bernard Shaw
Family quarrels are bitter things. They don't go by any rules. They're not like aches or wounds; they're more like splits in the skin that won't heal because there's not enough material. ~F. Scott Fitzgerald
The family - that dear octopus from whose tentacles we never quite escape, nor, in our inmost hearts, ever quite wish to. ~Dodie Smith
Family life is a bit like a runny peach pie - not perfect but who's complaining? ~Robert Brault
Family is just accident.... They don't mean to get on your nerves. They don't even mean to be your family, they just are. ~Marsha Norman
Friends are God's apology for relations. ~Hugh Kingsmill
There's an awful lot of blood around that water is thicker than. ~Mignon McLaughlin, The Second Neurotic's Notebook, 1966
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Say Wha?!?!
So a close relative is having a baby and she just found out the child's sex today. I was totally psyched so I put the "it's a ___" as my fb status. I was actually shocked when someone asked if I was pregnant. Maybe they knew but thought they were being funny? Maybe they actually thought that I was? Mixed feelings either way I think.
I did have a moment though. You know when you know a word, have used a word, and maybe never really thought about it? Then you have a moment where you feel something, see something, etc. really strongly and suddenly it's that epiphany of this is SO the time to use that word. It's hard to describe. Anyway, today I had that with "nonplussed."
I did have a moment though. You know when you know a word, have used a word, and maybe never really thought about it? Then you have a moment where you feel something, see something, etc. really strongly and suddenly it's that epiphany of this is SO the time to use that word. It's hard to describe. Anyway, today I had that with "nonplussed."
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Some Random Quotes
I am so amazingly cool you could keep a side of meat in me for a month. I am so hip I have difficulty seeing over my pelvis. -- Douglas Adams
Because time itself is like a spiral, something special happens on your birthday each year: The same energy that God invested in you at birth is present once again. ~Menachem Mendel Schneerson
Thanks to modern medical advances such as antibiotics, nasal spray, and Diet Coke, it has become routine for people in the civilized world to pass the age of 40, sometimes more than once. ~Dave Barry, "Your Disintegrating Body," Dave Barry Turns 40, 1990
The first sign of maturity is the discovery that the volume knob also turns to the left. ~Jerry M. Wright
Middle age is having a choice between two temptations and choosing the one that'll get you home earlier. ~Dan Bennett
I'm sixty years of age. That's 16 Celsius. ~George Carlin, Brain Droppings, 1997
You're not 40, you're eighteen with 22 years experience. ~Author Unknown
I still have a full deck; I just shuffle slower now. ~Author Unknown
The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age. ~Lucille Ball
Because time itself is like a spiral, something special happens on your birthday each year: The same energy that God invested in you at birth is present once again. ~Menachem Mendel Schneerson
Thanks to modern medical advances such as antibiotics, nasal spray, and Diet Coke, it has become routine for people in the civilized world to pass the age of 40, sometimes more than once. ~Dave Barry, "Your Disintegrating Body," Dave Barry Turns 40, 1990
The first sign of maturity is the discovery that the volume knob also turns to the left. ~Jerry M. Wright
Middle age is having a choice between two temptations and choosing the one that'll get you home earlier. ~Dan Bennett
I'm sixty years of age. That's 16 Celsius. ~George Carlin, Brain Droppings, 1997
You're not 40, you're eighteen with 22 years experience. ~Author Unknown
I still have a full deck; I just shuffle slower now. ~Author Unknown
The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age. ~Lucille Ball
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Cabin Fever? (yet another whine)
Okay, so I'm thinking I should probably get out more. Just hard to really find a reason why. I was going to pop out but then got snowed in. Could go out but just don't feel like dealing with icy roads. Some roads are fine but some have ice all the way across. I've stupidly driven across ice and had the car go the opposite direction from where I was steering and going or stopping when I was trying to get it to do the other. Popping out just to pop out does not seem worth it.
It's a little blah seeing the same people day in and day out. Then when you go out for anything remotely significant, it's the same people in a little car and the same people you have to put up with just in a different place.
Internet here is too slow for Hulu so I'm stuck with DVR. But the DVR only goes with the big t.v. and if I want to watch anything, during the day (aka anytime other than the middle of the night when everyone else is asleep) I don't get a chance at the shows.
Trying to get stuff out there, but trying to find someone to send it to is proving less than fun. I have the sneaking suspicion that someone who tried to connect me with someone else who may lend weight misrepresented me. Basically that my focus/ interest was in an area that it is not and making it sound like I am far less flexible than I am. Frustrating.
Holiday shopping is done, but I need to haul butt on my holiday cards. Eh, as long as they're out by early January, I figure they're cool. I go with happy holidays. If nothing else you've go New Year's right? Oh, I saw on someone's fb status that an organization had a "naughty" list of stores that said "happy holidays" instead of "merry Christmas." That same organization used buses that had "happy holidays" printed on their sides. Not to sound disrespectful/mean/bitchy or anything but aren't there bigger problems that all these resources could be used on?
It's a little blah seeing the same people day in and day out. Then when you go out for anything remotely significant, it's the same people in a little car and the same people you have to put up with just in a different place.
Internet here is too slow for Hulu so I'm stuck with DVR. But the DVR only goes with the big t.v. and if I want to watch anything, during the day (aka anytime other than the middle of the night when everyone else is asleep) I don't get a chance at the shows.
Trying to get stuff out there, but trying to find someone to send it to is proving less than fun. I have the sneaking suspicion that someone who tried to connect me with someone else who may lend weight misrepresented me. Basically that my focus/ interest was in an area that it is not and making it sound like I am far less flexible than I am. Frustrating.
Holiday shopping is done, but I need to haul butt on my holiday cards. Eh, as long as they're out by early January, I figure they're cool. I go with happy holidays. If nothing else you've go New Year's right? Oh, I saw on someone's fb status that an organization had a "naughty" list of stores that said "happy holidays" instead of "merry Christmas." That same organization used buses that had "happy holidays" printed on their sides. Not to sound disrespectful/mean/bitchy or anything but aren't there bigger problems that all these resources could be used on?
Friday, December 10, 2010
16 Tons and What Do You Get?
Yeah so this is more of a whining / venting a bit.
Someone I know was accused of something they didn't do. Being accused of something really sucks. You're investigated. You're emotionally and sometimes financially harmed. People close to you are hurt too. I've always had a bit of a hard spot for people who make false accusations. They take resources from people who really do need help and harm innocent people.
Job hunting sucks. I remember that hunting for a summer job sucked and was downright depressing. To be qualified you must have experience. Well where the hell is that experience going to come from if no one breaks down and let's someone start somewhere? Ever think that no experience may mean you don't have to break the person of bad habits, not have to always hear that this was the way things were done at my last job, and maybe encourage a little loyalty?
I know it's how the world works but this "connections" thing annoys me. I'm the same person I was five minutes ago before you knew that I knew that person. Frustrating.
I think that before any school lets someone graduate, they should be required to take a course in how to get a job. Sure some school's career centers are great. Some aren't. Then some students are too focused on graduating that they don't have the time to attend all the little lectures sometimes given (usually late at night or oh yeah, during one of my classes). If it's required, BAM! It's scheduled in and is made to work. Where do you look for a job? Have any of the people who lecture actually called a "local professional in you field" to ask for a meeting without having the weight of the school/ company/ whatever behind them? I mean really.
Oh and is it SO terribly and horribly bad that I don't want to take a job that will actually COST me money? I don't care if others have started their own businesses or are working for nothing their first year or so. I'm not proud, I'll admit that I can not afford that.(If I could, I would probably try some wise investment so I'd never have to work again or maybe just blow in all on a beach house in Maui.) Call me old fashioned but my goals are to try to keep debt minimal and pay them off ASAP.
Someone I know was accused of something they didn't do. Being accused of something really sucks. You're investigated. You're emotionally and sometimes financially harmed. People close to you are hurt too. I've always had a bit of a hard spot for people who make false accusations. They take resources from people who really do need help and harm innocent people.
Job hunting sucks. I remember that hunting for a summer job sucked and was downright depressing. To be qualified you must have experience. Well where the hell is that experience going to come from if no one breaks down and let's someone start somewhere? Ever think that no experience may mean you don't have to break the person of bad habits, not have to always hear that this was the way things were done at my last job, and maybe encourage a little loyalty?
I know it's how the world works but this "connections" thing annoys me. I'm the same person I was five minutes ago before you knew that I knew that person. Frustrating.
I think that before any school lets someone graduate, they should be required to take a course in how to get a job. Sure some school's career centers are great. Some aren't. Then some students are too focused on graduating that they don't have the time to attend all the little lectures sometimes given (usually late at night or oh yeah, during one of my classes). If it's required, BAM! It's scheduled in and is made to work. Where do you look for a job? Have any of the people who lecture actually called a "local professional in you field" to ask for a meeting without having the weight of the school/ company/ whatever behind them? I mean really.
Oh and is it SO terribly and horribly bad that I don't want to take a job that will actually COST me money? I don't care if others have started their own businesses or are working for nothing their first year or so. I'm not proud, I'll admit that I can not afford that.(If I could, I would probably try some wise investment so I'd never have to work again or maybe just blow in all on a beach house in Maui.) Call me old fashioned but my goals are to try to keep debt minimal and pay them off ASAP.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Who'd Have Thunk?
So . . . I passed the Bar. I was just going to wait until late in the afternoon or early evening and then check the site. I refused to spend the day hitting the refresh button. So around 11 something a friend called to tell me that I had passed. My response: Oh Shit! I of course had to go to the site and see for myself. I had spent so much time bracing for not passing I don't think I really knew how to comprehend passing. I did have a couple moments of "Take that Prof. who said I wouldn't graduate law school, let alone pass the Bar! Take that doubters!! (conveniently glossing over the fact that I was myself a doubter. I guess it's like how you can call yourself fat, but woe unto anyone else to calls you fat.) Anyhoo.
Then I had a nice freak out. Things were mailed out the 20th and then due the 28th. Yeah, all that waiting and nothing then suddenly everything's due and now. Swearing in wasn't too exciting. Not much in the way of pretty photo ops.
So where am I now? Job hunting. I'm not confident or comfortable enough to go solo. I want to work for a small firm/ group. I want to be able to ask someone who has more experience if I need help. I want warm fuzzies and coddling. I know I'm not going to really get exactly that, but I'd like to get as close as I can.
I haven't a clue where or what with this whole search thing. The school's career center's a bit slow on the resume and good sites to hunt through. I signed up for one thing and all they did was keep trying to contact me to help me find a school to continue my education. I feel that I have enough education now to focus on paying off the debts incurred to get that education. Anyhoo. . .
Hopefully once I manage to wedge a toe in things will get easier/ clearer.
Then I had a nice freak out. Things were mailed out the 20th and then due the 28th. Yeah, all that waiting and nothing then suddenly everything's due and now. Swearing in wasn't too exciting. Not much in the way of pretty photo ops.
So where am I now? Job hunting. I'm not confident or comfortable enough to go solo. I want to work for a small firm/ group. I want to be able to ask someone who has more experience if I need help. I want warm fuzzies and coddling. I know I'm not going to really get exactly that, but I'd like to get as close as I can.
I haven't a clue where or what with this whole search thing. The school's career center's a bit slow on the resume and good sites to hunt through. I signed up for one thing and all they did was keep trying to contact me to help me find a school to continue my education. I feel that I have enough education now to focus on paying off the debts incurred to get that education. Anyhoo. . .
Hopefully once I manage to wedge a toe in things will get easier/ clearer.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Grrrr . . . .
I'll update stuff later. Right now I'm slogging through deleting every comment that has a link attached to the ellipses. They apparently lead to porn and/or viruses. Kinda fitting when you think about it.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Day One
I will try to get to more later.
For now, not feeling too good about the test. Feel better about life in general after a couple cups of coffee and "Better Than Sex Cake." Hollywood resturant. Good.
For now, not feeling too good about the test. Feel better about life in general after a couple cups of coffee and "Better Than Sex Cake." Hollywood resturant. Good.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Utada Hikaru Bolevard of Broken Dreams/Passion
Her originals and covers are good. Lots of variety in the covers too.
sleep . . .
I can't sleep at night. I think it's a combo of heat and stress. Sure the AC's fixed but it's still old venting in a top floor apartment. Apparently I don't need it cool to sleep, I need it icy to sleep. Boo.
Freaking out a little but trying to just remain calm and do what I can do in the meantime. I haven't gone though some things even once while some people have gone through them six times already. I just do things differently and still haven't quite gotten a handle on how to study. I know this is going to sound really bad, but I don't think I ever had to REALLY study until law school and that moves so fast, it's hard to get your bearings.
Live and learn and by this time next week, I'll be free for a couple weeks before I start trying to find employment. Anyone out there who wants to hook me up with a decent paying job, feel free to do so.
Freaking out a little but trying to just remain calm and do what I can do in the meantime. I haven't gone though some things even once while some people have gone through them six times already. I just do things differently and still haven't quite gotten a handle on how to study. I know this is going to sound really bad, but I don't think I ever had to REALLY study until law school and that moves so fast, it's hard to get your bearings.
Live and learn and by this time next week, I'll be free for a couple weeks before I start trying to find employment. Anyone out there who wants to hook me up with a decent paying job, feel free to do so.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Get Up
Shut up. This and Vienna Teng are getting me though bar prep. (And I'll probably delete these afterwards . . . )
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Dealing
I'm a teeny bit of a stress baker I think. There's just something about doing something and having it have a definite end and the end turning out okay. (And if it doesn't turn out okay, it just reinforces that I'm a useless failure who can't do anything right which starts off a nice cathartic cry.)
Surprisingly it doesn't really throw off my eating habits because most of the time I don't really like my own cooking.
Eh.
Surprisingly it doesn't really throw off my eating habits because most of the time I don't really like my own cooking.
Eh.
Ummm . . . Check please!
Ugg. Lecture of hours and hours. VA mini review. Of course I'm here in case they say something that actually sticks and is something on the exam. I'm not sure if this is actually helpful. It's a fairly cursory overview. Not sure how helpful it is but at least I don't think it's going to mess me up. *sigh* The guy is starting to annoy me.
I'm still having a hard time getting to sleep. So getting up early has not been going well. Grrr. If nothing else, the thing got me up at an almost respectable hour today. I made it to school yesterday. Very late, but hey it started the momentum up again.
After the thing, I'm going to tackle the mountain of dirty dishes I have awaiting me then I'm going to try the brownie cheesecake thingy. I just don't want to deal with cramming more after this lecture thing. Brain mushy. That and sometimes you just really need to do something that has an end and it'll likely be a successful ending.
Whatever happened to port wine cheese spread? The good kind. All I can find is the Krakawhatever brand and the WisPride that's covered in nuts. Both nasty. Though plain WisPride in a tub used to be available and yummy. It's been forever since I've had it. *sigh*
Found something out yesterday that I "don't know" until Augustish. It's a happy thing.
Think I found a place with frog legs. I miss the frog legs at the place in Norfolk. Oh, and they had yummy calamari. Nice crispy suckers. Then they (the Norfolk place)got bad. I mean it was the kind of place where everything was good. Until it wasn't.
Hmmm, I might treat myself to Chinese take-out tomorrow.
Okay, I really think I'm bailing early. Better to spend my time reviewing more in-depth. Or maybe stay through. Dunno. Right now all I want is a nap.
Uggg. *hits head against table*
I'm still having a hard time getting to sleep. So getting up early has not been going well. Grrr. If nothing else, the thing got me up at an almost respectable hour today. I made it to school yesterday. Very late, but hey it started the momentum up again.
After the thing, I'm going to tackle the mountain of dirty dishes I have awaiting me then I'm going to try the brownie cheesecake thingy. I just don't want to deal with cramming more after this lecture thing. Brain mushy. That and sometimes you just really need to do something that has an end and it'll likely be a successful ending.
Whatever happened to port wine cheese spread? The good kind. All I can find is the Krakawhatever brand and the WisPride that's covered in nuts. Both nasty. Though plain WisPride in a tub used to be available and yummy. It's been forever since I've had it. *sigh*
Found something out yesterday that I "don't know" until Augustish. It's a happy thing.
Think I found a place with frog legs. I miss the frog legs at the place in Norfolk. Oh, and they had yummy calamari. Nice crispy suckers. Then they (the Norfolk place)got bad. I mean it was the kind of place where everything was good. Until it wasn't.
Hmmm, I might treat myself to Chinese take-out tomorrow.
Okay, I really think I'm bailing early. Better to spend my time reviewing more in-depth. Or maybe stay through. Dunno. Right now all I want is a nap.
Uggg. *hits head against table*
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Polarity
I want really long hair. But at the same time I want really short hair.
I want bangs. I don't want bangs!
I want my hair to be darker. I want my hair to be lighter.
I want the Bar to be over with already. I want a few more years to study for the Bar.
I want something light and healthy for dinner. I want to make a dinner out of heavily salted tater tots with a gallon of spicy ketchup.
I want to embrace a "sun is evil" paleness. I want to look like I live in a tanning booth.
I want to go out more. I don't want to get out of bed.
I want to listen to music while I work. I want to accustom myself to working in silence.
I want to be more physically active. I don't want to budge off this nice cushy chair.
. . .
I want bangs. I don't want bangs!
I want my hair to be darker. I want my hair to be lighter.
I want the Bar to be over with already. I want a few more years to study for the Bar.
I want something light and healthy for dinner. I want to make a dinner out of heavily salted tater tots with a gallon of spicy ketchup.
I want to embrace a "sun is evil" paleness. I want to look like I live in a tanning booth.
I want to go out more. I don't want to get out of bed.
I want to listen to music while I work. I want to accustom myself to working in silence.
I want to be more physically active. I don't want to budge off this nice cushy chair.
. . .
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Anyone try this?
http://beautybff.msn.com/?vid=68f36a0c-4982-a51f-061b-f8541c777c5d&from=en-us_msnhp>1=32058#68f36a0c-4982-a51f-061b-f8541c777c5d
(cut and paste the above into browser)
So they say tea in a spray bottle and cocoa powder in lotion work as self tanners. It's very very tempting. I want to be fashionable dark sometimes but end up locked inside most of the time or just find it too hot outside. Tanning beds are creepy on way too many levels. Self tanning sprays are expensive and I personally think they stink. Literally. They smell bad. Even the lotions like Jergens have the stench. Tea and especially cocoa smell nice.
If anyone tries one or both, let me know how they work.
(cut and paste the above into browser)
So they say tea in a spray bottle and cocoa powder in lotion work as self tanners. It's very very tempting. I want to be fashionable dark sometimes but end up locked inside most of the time or just find it too hot outside. Tanning beds are creepy on way too many levels. Self tanning sprays are expensive and I personally think they stink. Literally. They smell bad. Even the lotions like Jergens have the stench. Tea and especially cocoa smell nice.
If anyone tries one or both, let me know how they work.
Uggggg
So I've been having a hard time getting to sleep which in turn has been making it harder for me to get up early. So I thought I'd try a Unisom. A full dose. Not good. I got kinda twitchy-tired and I did go to sleep but I also had a really bad nightmare. I don't know if the nightmare just happened or was tied to the Unisom but it was one of the ones that just left me unable to sleep and really freaked out for a couple hours. I moved out to the living area to put the t.v. on to try to distract me. I finally fell asleep and didn't want to get up. I got up late and even now just feel like lying down and going to sleep. If I ever take Unisom again, it's going to be a half dose.
After dragging myself into quasi-action, I ate and threw some clothes on with the plan to go for a bit of a walk to see if it would perk me up a bit. It was sunny when I went to wash my face etc. but as I was going out to walk I noticed it was dark. Then I thought I heard thunder. I decided that maybe I should just do some reading on the balcony. Nope. Really windy and rain blown on the balcony. We need rain but couldn't it have waited until after I had taken a walk? There's supposed to be a break around 5 so maybe then.
Not much. Study/ read. I need to do some more practice essays.
But first, I think a nap is in order so I can maybe have a chance at concentrating. I've tried ready some earlier and just kept reading the same thing without anything like comprehension.
Shout out to Chinese character writer. BTW: just to share - I got a bit annoyed at translating because one time I got an e-mail from someone because someone had posted using characters and it was basically a bunch of porn sites. So checking and all kinda annoyed me for a while. All's cool now. Anyhoo . . . yeah. Nap.
After dragging myself into quasi-action, I ate and threw some clothes on with the plan to go for a bit of a walk to see if it would perk me up a bit. It was sunny when I went to wash my face etc. but as I was going out to walk I noticed it was dark. Then I thought I heard thunder. I decided that maybe I should just do some reading on the balcony. Nope. Really windy and rain blown on the balcony. We need rain but couldn't it have waited until after I had taken a walk? There's supposed to be a break around 5 so maybe then.
Not much. Study/ read. I need to do some more practice essays.
But first, I think a nap is in order so I can maybe have a chance at concentrating. I've tried ready some earlier and just kept reading the same thing without anything like comprehension.
Shout out to Chinese character writer. BTW: just to share - I got a bit annoyed at translating because one time I got an e-mail from someone because someone had posted using characters and it was basically a bunch of porn sites. So checking and all kinda annoyed me for a while. All's cool now. Anyhoo . . . yeah. Nap.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
32 Flavors
http://www.streetdirectory.com/lyricadvisor/song/clflc/32_flavors/
For some reason, youtube currently hates me . . .
For some reason, youtube currently hates me . . .
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Friday, July 9, 2010
funny
I found this in one of my fb notes and since I'll be starting up my crackhead caffeine levels soon, I thought it appropriate. It's a quote I found somewhere.
"Caffeine is my shepherd; I shall not doze.
It maketh me to wake in green pastures:
It leadeth me beyond the sleeping masses.
It restoreth my buzz:
It leadeth me in the paths of consciousness for its name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of addiction,
I will fear no Equal™:
For thou art with me; thy cream and thy sugar they comfort me.
Thou preparest a carafe before me in the presence of The Starbucks:
Thou anointest my day with pep; my mug runneth over.
Surely richness and taste shall follow me all the days of my life:
And I will dwell in the House of Mochas forever. "
~Author Unknown
"Caffeine is my shepherd; I shall not doze.
It maketh me to wake in green pastures:
It leadeth me beyond the sleeping masses.
It restoreth my buzz:
It leadeth me in the paths of consciousness for its name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of addiction,
I will fear no Equal™:
For thou art with me; thy cream and thy sugar they comfort me.
Thou preparest a carafe before me in the presence of The Starbucks:
Thou anointest my day with pep; my mug runneth over.
Surely richness and taste shall follow me all the days of my life:
And I will dwell in the House of Mochas forever. "
~Author Unknown
Baz Luhrmann - Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)
Yeah, so this is what I read when I graduated. I like it. I'm finding it a bit more relevant right now. The focus is on the big picture.
new music and not much else
http://www.myspace.com/janivamagness
Thank you WNRN for introducing me to Janiva Magness's "The Devil is an Angel Too."
Not too much else to share. Horrid lecture today. It wasn't they guy they usually have do the lecture. I think the one they had just wasn't as comfortable teaching the topics and maybe shouldn't have tried to(or maybe should have put more time into) mixing in the other's charts with his lecture. Anyhoo. I was twitchy afterwards so went ahead and did my shopping instead of staying. I took a too long nap, fixed dinner, and plan to watch Eureka before crashing. Tomorrow my goals are to bake this cinnamon thingy and take it in to school, cram like crazy, leave at a respectable hour, and have leftovers. Maybe watch an episode of Bleach or Naruto. I'm so very very embarrassingly far behind on both that I don't want to talk about it.
I hope it rains tonight and tomorrow. It's dry here.
It stormed some places last night. If it stormed here, I was too far gone to notice. I've been sleeping a lot better since the ac was fixed.
Oh, yesterday . . or was it Wednesday? Ah well, the other day, my parents got a flatscreen. Before they came to visit the transformer blew and they couldn't get the t.v. to work. It would take like $250 for them to pick it up and lots more possible to fix, etc, etc so they just got a new one. HD capable but not paying all the extra it would take. The satellite and internet people are jerks because they know we don't really have options where we live.
Thank you WNRN for introducing me to Janiva Magness's "The Devil is an Angel Too."
Not too much else to share. Horrid lecture today. It wasn't they guy they usually have do the lecture. I think the one they had just wasn't as comfortable teaching the topics and maybe shouldn't have tried to(or maybe should have put more time into) mixing in the other's charts with his lecture. Anyhoo. I was twitchy afterwards so went ahead and did my shopping instead of staying. I took a too long nap, fixed dinner, and plan to watch Eureka before crashing. Tomorrow my goals are to bake this cinnamon thingy and take it in to school, cram like crazy, leave at a respectable hour, and have leftovers. Maybe watch an episode of Bleach or Naruto. I'm so very very embarrassingly far behind on both that I don't want to talk about it.
I hope it rains tonight and tomorrow. It's dry here.
It stormed some places last night. If it stormed here, I was too far gone to notice. I've been sleeping a lot better since the ac was fixed.
Oh, yesterday . . or was it Wednesday? Ah well, the other day, my parents got a flatscreen. Before they came to visit the transformer blew and they couldn't get the t.v. to work. It would take like $250 for them to pick it up and lots more possible to fix, etc, etc so they just got a new one. HD capable but not paying all the extra it would take. The satellite and internet people are jerks because they know we don't really have options where we live.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
La la la
So, I finally graded my practice MBE. I had some problems though. I forgot to mark some of the answers in the book. Oppsie.
I need to really crack down on my essay practicing. The Bar. It's too close and too far away at the same time. I'm ready for it to be over but feel like I need another couple of years to be ready.
It got to 100 outside yesterday. I was inside doing laundry (i.e. the dryer was going ) and it was cooler than when the ac was down. Today I saw a truck from an AC/ Heating repair place in the parking lot.
I need to walk a bit. Post-bar I'm going to have to really crack down and work on things. It's hard in the heat and with all the sitting a studying while sitting.
I hope it rains here. Not just because I want to put off cleaning the car, but because it's so hot and it hasn't rained in forever. Even the grass on campus is dry.
I'm thinking of bringing in a little baked good for people Saturday. Mix but hey, some of them are good.
Yeah, I'm starting to bable so I'll stop now.
I need to really crack down on my essay practicing. The Bar. It's too close and too far away at the same time. I'm ready for it to be over but feel like I need another couple of years to be ready.
It got to 100 outside yesterday. I was inside doing laundry (i.e. the dryer was going ) and it was cooler than when the ac was down. Today I saw a truck from an AC/ Heating repair place in the parking lot.
I need to walk a bit. Post-bar I'm going to have to really crack down and work on things. It's hard in the heat and with all the sitting a studying while sitting.
I hope it rains here. Not just because I want to put off cleaning the car, but because it's so hot and it hasn't rained in forever. Even the grass on campus is dry.
I'm thinking of bringing in a little baked good for people Saturday. Mix but hey, some of them are good.
Yeah, I'm starting to bable so I'll stop now.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Uhhh . . .
So, while since I last wrote. Ac's been fixed. Thank goodness because it's supposed to hit 100. My channels are all messed up and I'm missing something like 20 of them.
My parents visited. It was nice and I think I gained like 50 lbs. We saw Toy Story 3 and Clash of the Titans. I don't really remember the original Clash very well but I don't think it was very similar. The mechanical owl made an appearance. There were little statuettes of the people. I liked Toy Story 3. Kinda sad in a happy way type of ending.
Before the Parental Units arrived, went to see How to Train Your Dragon with a classmate. I liked the movie. It had enough to entertain adults but was still kid appropriate. I still say that the Princess Bride holds the top spot for growing with you. Anyway, I liked the movie on it's own, but it also kinda made me think of the Serendipity books. They make a point / teach a lesson without being too bludgeoning.
Had a practice MBE yesterday. Gotta go check how I did.
Saw the new Warehouse 13. I'm glad it wasn't really Leena.
Looking forward to new episode of Eureka.
I think Mommy and I have pretty much settled on having alcohol in instead of going out. This means that instead of going out and me having a drink at a bar, we're going to get probably a bottle of wine. Any suggestions?
My parents visited. It was nice and I think I gained like 50 lbs. We saw Toy Story 3 and Clash of the Titans. I don't really remember the original Clash very well but I don't think it was very similar. The mechanical owl made an appearance. There were little statuettes of the people. I liked Toy Story 3. Kinda sad in a happy way type of ending.
Before the Parental Units arrived, went to see How to Train Your Dragon with a classmate. I liked the movie. It had enough to entertain adults but was still kid appropriate. I still say that the Princess Bride holds the top spot for growing with you. Anyway, I liked the movie on it's own, but it also kinda made me think of the Serendipity books. They make a point / teach a lesson without being too bludgeoning.
Had a practice MBE yesterday. Gotta go check how I did.
Saw the new Warehouse 13. I'm glad it wasn't really Leena.
Looking forward to new episode of Eureka.
I think Mommy and I have pretty much settled on having alcohol in instead of going out. This means that instead of going out and me having a drink at a bar, we're going to get probably a bottle of wine. Any suggestions?
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Look Ma, No Sweat!
Got a voicemail from the city person saying the apt was inspected just as the repair person was putting in a coil.
I think it's fixed. The air coming out the vent is cooler and while the apt isn't icy, it's not miserable. At the moment it's up against a lot though.
One thing fixed, another up. Starting this morning, the channels over 50 (aka all the good ones like cartoon network, syfy, food, etc.) aren't coming in. Bleep you cable company. All the grief you gave me in the beginning saying that I hadn't paid when you had received the checks and returned them!!
Thank goodnes for hulu.
I think it's fixed. The air coming out the vent is cooler and while the apt isn't icy, it's not miserable. At the moment it's up against a lot though.
One thing fixed, another up. Starting this morning, the channels over 50 (aka all the good ones like cartoon network, syfy, food, etc.) aren't coming in. Bleep you cable company. All the grief you gave me in the beginning saying that I hadn't paid when you had received the checks and returned them!!
Thank goodnes for hulu.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Fitness Flippy Floppies
So, in the spirit of talking about something other than my lack of AC and the people who just won't fix it, this:
Payless had Champion fitness flip flops (and shoes but they costs more and I've been living in flipflops lately) for $25. I checked at another shoe place but they just had shoes and they were over $100. Anyhoo, I liked these http://www.payless.com/store/product/detail.jsp?skuId=077604120&productId=67425&subCatId=&catId=&lotId=077604&category=&catdisplayName=Womens+ but my heel was right on the edge and they didn't come in half sizes. I ended up getting these http://www.payless.com/store/product/detail.jsp?skuId=078062060&productId=66911&subCatId=&catId=&lotId=078062&category=&catdisplayName=Womens+
They have more arch support and make me taller. I haven't noticed anything in the feeling any extra umph added to my walking about. Eh, they're comfortable. They had a little stitch ending thing that rubbed my toe but I put a bit of medical tape over it and all's good now.
Payless had Champion fitness flip flops (and shoes but they costs more and I've been living in flipflops lately) for $25. I checked at another shoe place but they just had shoes and they were over $100. Anyhoo, I liked these http://www.payless.com/store/product/detail.jsp?skuId=077604120&productId=67425&subCatId=&catId=&lotId=077604&category=&catdisplayName=Womens+ but my heel was right on the edge and they didn't come in half sizes. I ended up getting these http://www.payless.com/store/product/detail.jsp?skuId=078062060&productId=66911&subCatId=&catId=&lotId=078062&category=&catdisplayName=Womens+
They have more arch support and make me taller. I haven't noticed anything in the feeling any extra umph added to my walking about. Eh, they're comfortable. They had a little stitch ending thing that rubbed my toe but I put a bit of medical tape over it and all's good now.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Huh?
I know you're probably sick of the whole a/c less in the apt. Frankly I am too. The latest is the apt. person saying the ac is working, it's just not putting out air that's as cold as you'd probably expect. It's working but someone is supposed to be there sometime tomorrow. In the meantime, the city person is supposed to be there tomorrow. The apt people told the city person that the ac was working. I'm not clear on whether the city person was about to take them on their word on that or not, but like I said, supposed to check tomorrow.
Okay, so the fan part of the ac works. Air comes out of the vent, but it's not cold. If you hold your hand in front of the vent and then in front of the fan, it's the same air temperature. Popping your head in in the early morning is bs. It gets cool at night and so of course the apt is bearable to comfortable then. It's about 3 pm to 8 or 12, depending on how hot it got during the day, that I'm concerned about.
Anyway. Maybe it'll magically be fixed by the end of the week.
Okay, so the fan part of the ac works. Air comes out of the vent, but it's not cold. If you hold your hand in front of the vent and then in front of the fan, it's the same air temperature. Popping your head in in the early morning is bs. It gets cool at night and so of course the apt is bearable to comfortable then. It's about 3 pm to 8 or 12, depending on how hot it got during the day, that I'm concerned about.
Anyway. Maybe it'll magically be fixed by the end of the week.
Updates
Still no ac. Sucks because I don't think the parental units will get to visit before the Bar. I don't really think anyone would have much fun in the high heat and stifling apartment. My main concern though is Xena. Really high heat isn't good for the very young or old and she wouldn't really have a cool spot to go to here. Maybe some miracle will happen.
I'm not sure about the SkinID. I currently have some major breaking out going on on my back. I also have a few big zits and some pebbly zits forming up on my face. To be fair though, I'm totally stressed with the Bar prep and the whole resentment of the lack of ac. Lack of ac also means I've been warm (you know it's hot if I'm sweating while sitting still!) so sweat and extra oil production usually don't bode well for clear skin prospects.
Having sleep issues. Anytime during the lectures I could just pass out. Almost any other time, can't sleep but feel tired.
I'm keeping my coffee consumption to below crack-head levels. I'm only letting myself have one (small) cup a day. I'll let myself start stepping up in a week or so. It's just that if I didn't start at a low level, I'd need an i.v. drip going while I sat for the Bar.
Running late and should go . . .
I'm not sure about the SkinID. I currently have some major breaking out going on on my back. I also have a few big zits and some pebbly zits forming up on my face. To be fair though, I'm totally stressed with the Bar prep and the whole resentment of the lack of ac. Lack of ac also means I've been warm (you know it's hot if I'm sweating while sitting still!) so sweat and extra oil production usually don't bode well for clear skin prospects.
Having sleep issues. Anytime during the lectures I could just pass out. Almost any other time, can't sleep but feel tired.
I'm keeping my coffee consumption to below crack-head levels. I'm only letting myself have one (small) cup a day. I'll let myself start stepping up in a week or so. It's just that if I didn't start at a low level, I'd need an i.v. drip going while I sat for the Bar.
Running late and should go . . .
Vovo. . . Vuvuz . . . Vuvuzela
http://www.switched.com/2010/06/24/add-vuvuzelas-to-almost-anything-online-even-youtube/?icid=main|main|dl8|link6|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.switched.com%2F2010%2F06%2F24%2Fadd-vuvuzelas-to-almost-anything-online-even-youtube%2F
Wow. . .
I stumbled upon World Cup stuff while channel surfing and it's like a giant beehive that's been hit with an annoying stick that just doesn't stop. You've either got to really LOVE soccer or have the television on mute to be watching that.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Yeah, and I don't even drink.
So . . . I don't drink. Yet I feel this song goes with the whole bar prep, no ac, craziness going on. Anyhoo. . .
Friday, June 25, 2010
Apt Drama Continues
Yeah, so found out there's at least one other apt without ac that has reported to the city maintenance people. I mean, it's not a number the stick on the fridge or something obvious like that so who knows how many other might still be having ac issues.
I might be moving out early. . .
Is it really so hard to fix air conditioning?
I might be moving out early. . .
Is it really so hard to fix air conditioning?
in case you were wondering
Someone showed this to me. Yeah, it pretty much sums up Bar Prep.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfFzY4zlSQ8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfFzY4zlSQ8
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Blah.
So the apt people were supposed to have the ac people come and fix things today. No word on that. Some building inspector person is/was supposed to check in today or tomorrow. No word.
The place is even more of a mess than usual because when it's so hot and miserable in there I don't have it in me to do anything. If I'm sweating just sitting there I'm not going to go scrub the tub and vacuum the floor. And people are traipsing about now.
I'm sick of feeling trapped. I'm sick of not being able to do laundry unless I feel like getting creative with where I can hang things to dry. I'm sick of not being able to fix myself dinner when I want. I'm sick of not being able to get to sleep until the alarm goes off. Blah.
I'm cranky.
The place is even more of a mess than usual because when it's so hot and miserable in there I don't have it in me to do anything. If I'm sweating just sitting there I'm not going to go scrub the tub and vacuum the floor. And people are traipsing about now.
I'm sick of feeling trapped. I'm sick of not being able to do laundry unless I feel like getting creative with where I can hang things to dry. I'm sick of not being able to fix myself dinner when I want. I'm sick of not being able to get to sleep until the alarm goes off. Blah.
I'm cranky.
update
Still no AC. The people are supposed to be having another ac company look at the unit and not leave until it is fixed. Grrr. . . It's supposed to be 99 Sunday according to weather.com. They'd better fix the ac.
I've never been so cranky about ac not being a constructive eviction ground. I mean really, have they tried having a top floor walk-up apartment in a heat wave that lacks ac? I mean sure back in time they didn't have ac in a lot of homes, but the homes were built to compensate for that. You had windows that you could open to let in air and you didn't have giant heat sources like sliding glass doors that the afternoon sun seared through.
Anyhoo, off to "Work" I go. Honestly, I'm totally not above looking into becoming whatever the female equivalent of Jack Sparrow is.
I've never been so cranky about ac not being a constructive eviction ground. I mean really, have they tried having a top floor walk-up apartment in a heat wave that lacks ac? I mean sure back in time they didn't have ac in a lot of homes, but the homes were built to compensate for that. You had windows that you could open to let in air and you didn't have giant heat sources like sliding glass doors that the afternoon sun seared through.
Anyhoo, off to "Work" I go. Honestly, I'm totally not above looking into becoming whatever the female equivalent of Jack Sparrow is.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Huh.
So, popping in some artists in eventful (they're the ones who gave me the heads up on the Vienna Teng concert I went to!), I realized that I really need to find a/some music buddy/ buddies. Good luck to me with that!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
melting! (and a good bit of venting)
Okay, so anyone who knows me knows that I'm usually cold. Well not in my apartment lately! Geez but it wasn't this bad when I moved in in August. I mean starting around 3/ 3:30 to about 11 or 12 at night and even a bit later, it is horrid. I mean, I've taken to putting cold water in the tub and standing in it. I'm sleeping on the sofa with two fans blowing on me! It's bad because for me to be comfortable enough temperature wise to sleep, I'm uncomfortable with all the air blowing on me and waking up unable to breath. This has been going on for probably at least two weeks. The apt. people say they checked things out and then called ac people. The apt. people are now saying that nothing is wrong with the ac and that people had been there three times. They said they were there around 10 this morning. Well it hasn't been bad until starting around 3 when the sun really starts coming in. I mean, even if it got hot when the sun was right on it, shouldn't the apt cool down pretty quickly once the sun went down? The other day I was sweating and stood right under a vent. I reached my hand up and felt the air. Then I walked over to the fan set on low and put my hand in front of it. No real difference in either temperature or force of air flow. I get cranky when I'm over heated. I'm cranky that I'm not getting any sleep. I'm cranky that I can't study in my own apt in the evening because it's too hot to think. I'm cranky because I'm sick of not even being able to bear to nuke a hot pocket because it's so hot and miserable in the apt. I'm cranky that this whole this is making me feel miserable and messing with my studying. I paid for an apt with a/c and now I'm thinking an unairconditioned one with my little window unit would have been more comfortable.
It's just sketchy because it got a bit warm when we moved in (in AUGUST!) and kept opening the door, but it cooled down once we shut the door. And now I have the insulating curtains so you'd think things would be cooler!
Grrr. . . back to trying to play catch-up.
UPDATE:
The apt. went to the apt. in the afternoon and said that the air coming from the vents was warm. Yeah, the person they had and paid to come in three times apparently didn't do anything and the apt. people never thought to check the person's work. Now they're trying step by ever so minuscule step to fix it. Meanwhile the heat index in 100.
It's just sketchy because it got a bit warm when we moved in (in AUGUST!) and kept opening the door, but it cooled down once we shut the door. And now I have the insulating curtains so you'd think things would be cooler!
Grrr. . . back to trying to play catch-up.
UPDATE:
The apt. went to the apt. in the afternoon and said that the air coming from the vents was warm. Yeah, the person they had and paid to come in three times apparently didn't do anything and the apt. people never thought to check the person's work. Now they're trying step by ever so minuscule step to fix it. Meanwhile the heat index in 100.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Song . . . yeah, no more details.
Missy Higgens - Where I Stood
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/missyhiggins/whereistood.html
"I don't know what I've done
Or if I like what I've begun
But something told me to run
And honey you know me it's all or none
There were sounds in my head
LIttle voices whispering
That I should go and this should end
Oh and I found myself listening
'Cos I dont know who I am, who I am without you
All I know is that I should
And I don't know if I could stand another hand upon you
All I know is that I should
'Cos she will love you more than I could
She who dares to stand where I stood
See I thought love was black and white
That it was wrong or it was right
But you ain't leaving without a fight
And I think I am just as torn inside
'Cos I dont know who I am, who I am without you
All I know is that I should
And I don't know if I could stand another hand upon you
All I know is that I should
'Cos she will love you more than I could
She who dares to stand where I stood
And I won't be far from where you are if ever you should call
You meant more to me than anyone I ever loved at all
But you taught me how to trust myself and so I say to you
This is what I have to do
'Cos I dont know who I am, who I am without you
All I know is that I should
And I don't know if I could stand another hand upon you
All I know is that I should
'Cos she will love you more than I could
She who dares to stand where I stood
Oh, she who dares to stand where I stood "
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/missyhiggins/whereistood.html
"I don't know what I've done
Or if I like what I've begun
But something told me to run
And honey you know me it's all or none
There were sounds in my head
LIttle voices whispering
That I should go and this should end
Oh and I found myself listening
'Cos I dont know who I am, who I am without you
All I know is that I should
And I don't know if I could stand another hand upon you
All I know is that I should
'Cos she will love you more than I could
She who dares to stand where I stood
See I thought love was black and white
That it was wrong or it was right
But you ain't leaving without a fight
And I think I am just as torn inside
'Cos I dont know who I am, who I am without you
All I know is that I should
And I don't know if I could stand another hand upon you
All I know is that I should
'Cos she will love you more than I could
She who dares to stand where I stood
And I won't be far from where you are if ever you should call
You meant more to me than anyone I ever loved at all
But you taught me how to trust myself and so I say to you
This is what I have to do
'Cos I dont know who I am, who I am without you
All I know is that I should
And I don't know if I could stand another hand upon you
All I know is that I should
'Cos she will love you more than I could
She who dares to stand where I stood
Oh, she who dares to stand where I stood "
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Lazy with a bit of venting and TMI. Lots of whining too.
Yeah, I should be getting to something but can't seem to get the lead out. I think I might be a little cranky. Just little things but whatever.
Hmmm, some random musings. Does anyone ever call the numbers they post on the U.S. Cellular commercials? Does anyone else find the commercial with the women standing around a rhinoceros (I forget what it's for) annoying. "It's a brush." "It's a pipe!" It just annoys me. No particular reason.
It's been really hot outside and the ac's not been compensating well. The giant windows with the sun shining directly through for hours on end doesn't help anything. Anyway. My added annoyance is that I can't sleep without a blanket. Really. I don't care if it's 500 degrees, I can't sleep without a blanket. If I'm really tired, maybe I can go to sleep with a sheet but that's rare.
Looking at the weather report for the next week, highs are 90 +. Joy.
Saw Eragon was coming on SYFY last night and got excited. Watched about 15 minutes of it and ended up changing channels. Seemed an awful lot like the whole Ella Enchanted thing. You had the same names and now and then a few moments that were reminiscent of the book but that's it. I can totally see why there hasn't been another movie. What ever happened to casting/ doing make-up and costuming so that the characters bear some resemblance to how they're described in the book?
Anyhoo. . . off to review and try to cram torts. I haven't a clue why, but torts MBEs are kicking my butt.
Hmmm, some random musings. Does anyone ever call the numbers they post on the U.S. Cellular commercials? Does anyone else find the commercial with the women standing around a rhinoceros (I forget what it's for) annoying. "It's a brush." "It's a pipe!" It just annoys me. No particular reason.
It's been really hot outside and the ac's not been compensating well. The giant windows with the sun shining directly through for hours on end doesn't help anything. Anyway. My added annoyance is that I can't sleep without a blanket. Really. I don't care if it's 500 degrees, I can't sleep without a blanket. If I'm really tired, maybe I can go to sleep with a sheet but that's rare.
Looking at the weather report for the next week, highs are 90 +. Joy.
Saw Eragon was coming on SYFY last night and got excited. Watched about 15 minutes of it and ended up changing channels. Seemed an awful lot like the whole Ella Enchanted thing. You had the same names and now and then a few moments that were reminiscent of the book but that's it. I can totally see why there hasn't been another movie. What ever happened to casting/ doing make-up and costuming so that the characters bear some resemblance to how they're described in the book?
Anyhoo. . . off to review and try to cram torts. I haven't a clue why, but torts MBEs are kicking my butt.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Update
Yeah, so after getting back from the movie I came back and got all grungy and settled in. Then the power went out. Right as I was about to nuke my late dinner. Grrr. Called the power company and the person thought I was married to my dad and then said that the power probably wouldn't be back on until 10:30. Of course it was hot and humid and getting worse in the apt. I got dressed again, grabbed dinner at Sheetz (they offered me free fries but I'm trying to stay away from fries and chips. Once I start, I have problems stopping.), ate it at school and did some reading. I don't know when the power came back but it was on when I got back at 10:30. Of course it took me a while to settle in and get to sleep. Grrr. Yesterday I crashed out early and then was wiped out today. I think I'm just in a bit of a slump or playing touch and go with whatever's running through the class. Yesterday I caught myself falling asleep on a bench outside so I came inside. Then I fell asleep with someone else in the room. That pretty much doesn't happen. I don't sleep well in public. Partly because I drool, snore, and talk. I don't know what I say because no one's ever actually had the guts to tell me what I said. That's worrisome. I mean, is it that bad? What do I say?
I think the ac might be working a bit better. It'll be 97 Sunday so here's hoping things are chilly inside.
Oh, did a little show hunting yesterday. Nothing fit that I really really loved. One pair was okay but a bit plain and I wanted a little subtle interest point. Dunno.
Hmmmm, think that's it.
Special shout out to the Chinese Writer!
I think the ac might be working a bit better. It'll be 97 Sunday so here's hoping things are chilly inside.
Oh, did a little show hunting yesterday. Nothing fit that I really really loved. One pair was okay but a bit plain and I wanted a little subtle interest point. Dunno.
Hmmmm, think that's it.
Special shout out to the Chinese Writer!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
*sigh*
I bribed myself today. Go to what feels like a pointless lecture and I get to go see Kick Ass. It'll only be playing at the Dollar Theater today and tomorrow. Wasn't there long. I guess they're not keeping it long since it's rated R and not as profitable as a "family" film. Anyway. About two hours of gratuitous violence and profanity to celebrate 8 hours of torts lectures. Works for me.
Yeah, I know it sounds terribly slackerish but I'm just taking my early out on Friday today.
Been staying to school more. Partly because my apt's been getting so hot. Partly to try to establish a bit of cut off. I want to be able to just stay and work and then just leave everything at school, go back and just get things done that need to be done and go to bed. Slowly but steadily I think I'm getting a little better. Still need to work in some walking time.
So, 2-4 hours of lecture, supposedly 6 hours minimum of additional studying on weekdays 12 over the weekend, clean/keep clean living spaces, keep clothes clean, exercise, fix food, bathe, and try to remain sane. Doesn't seem like much does it?
Yeah, I know it sounds terribly slackerish but I'm just taking my early out on Friday today.
Been staying to school more. Partly because my apt's been getting so hot. Partly to try to establish a bit of cut off. I want to be able to just stay and work and then just leave everything at school, go back and just get things done that need to be done and go to bed. Slowly but steadily I think I'm getting a little better. Still need to work in some walking time.
So, 2-4 hours of lecture, supposedly 6 hours minimum of additional studying on weekdays 12 over the weekend, clean/keep clean living spaces, keep clothes clean, exercise, fix food, bathe, and try to remain sane. Doesn't seem like much does it?
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Another Ruminations.com quote that I like.
"Don't call me anti-social just because I don't want to hang out with you. It's summer; I told you of my plans to become a hermit before school let out. "
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Karate Kid (2010)
So I saw Karate Kid last night. If you went into it after growing up with the original Karate Kid and entered the new one expecting the same, it was a bit meh. If you went into it without putting it againt the original, you know just let it stand alone, it was good.
I think I'd like the soundtrack.
I have the strong urge to now go and watch the old Karate Kid movies . . .
But must now try to get a bit of studying in.
I think I'd like the soundtrack.
I have the strong urge to now go and watch the old Karate Kid movies . . .
But must now try to get a bit of studying in.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Thanks, but . . .
Hey, I'm totally tickeled pink that apparently some people I've never met have read my blog and have taken the time to comment on it. Really, thanks y'all!
Now here's the but:
I think something is lost in the translation when I put the (I'm assuming, sorry but I'm horrible at languages) Chinese characters through babelfish. Maybe throw some English in there too to help me out? And just out of curiosity, why do I have so many readers/messages in Chinese? Just wondering. Anyhoo, thanks and keep the nice comments coming (any not nice comments had better be constructive or they'll get deleted!).
Now here's the but:
I think something is lost in the translation when I put the (I'm assuming, sorry but I'm horrible at languages) Chinese characters through babelfish. Maybe throw some English in there too to help me out? And just out of curiosity, why do I have so many readers/messages in Chinese? Just wondering. Anyhoo, thanks and keep the nice comments coming (any not nice comments had better be constructive or they'll get deleted!).
Hallmark
http://www.aolnews.com/article/hallmark-yanks-card-after-complaints-of-slur-against-black-women/19513764?icid=main|main|dl1|link5|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aolnews.com%2Farticle%2Fhallmark-yanks-card-after-complaints-of-slur-against-black-women%2F19513764
I'm sorry but I don't hear the r. Maybe it's just me?
I'm sorry but I don't hear the r. Maybe it's just me?
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Trying to stay positive
Had a practice essay thing today. I got them both inside out, upside down, convoluted 5 million ways from Tuesday WRONG. But I learned. I learned some black letter law, how to attack the questions better, and more about what the questions mean. I tend to remember the things I get wrong so maybe this is a good thing. Also, I look at my horribleness on essays as just having to get the stupid out of my system. As I do more, I learn more and hopefully each try will suck a little less than the last and I'll be somewhat coherent by the end of July.
Oh, anyone liking the whole product evaluation thing?
Oh, anyone liking the whole product evaluation thing?
yet another ruminations.com quote
"My fiancé told me that he isn't really a "dog person" and isn't thrilled about our new puppy but knows how much I love dogs and is excited for me to have one. I told him I understand…because I will feel exactly the same way when we have kids someday. "
I like it because I like puppies but babies and small children freak me out.
I like it because I like puppies but babies and small children freak me out.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Quick Skin ID update
Okay, so far so good. A little dryness and irritation on my nect and chest but I'm cutting back a bit on the product use there and those are spots that get like that at the drop of a hat anyway. I had a little dry patch on my nose, but that was just a random little spot.
Overall, not worse and much better than other things I've tried.
Overall, not worse and much better than other things I've tried.
Monday, June 7, 2010
another random quote from ruminations.com
"Sometimes, I like to leave little red herrings in my life to puzzle any policemen investigating my potential murder. 'We found fifty headless dolls buried in a shallow grave 'round back. What could this mean?' Your move, detective. "
School Lunches
http://www.parentdish.com/2010/06/04/chefs-declare-assault-on-chicken-nuggets-and-other-school-lunche/?icid=main|main|dl3|link4|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.parentdish.com%2F2010%2F06%2F04%2Fchefs-declare-assault-on-chicken-nuggets-and-other-school-lunche%2F
So first off, I'd like to point out that this isn't a new issue and Jamie Oliver (an Englishman!) most recently tried to bring some of the issues to light in his Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution. One thing I have to say that I definitely liked about his show: he actually did try to change the school meals.
I think a lot of this "teach healthy eating" that they have in schools is bs. I remember hearing about the food pyramid and having a colorful plate in health class right after coming from a lunch room where all the trays were filled with beige and white. You can't just say eat your veggies, you've got to actually give people the chance to eat them. So the steamed broccoli isn't flying out of the serving pans? Well they're always saying that you have to keep offering foods to kids before they'll finally even try it. Oh, and maybe get rid of the candy, chips, and other crap so the little brats are hungry enough that they'll eat what's on their plate. (I'm not knocking potato chips or candy. They're quite yummy in moderation. They just do not by themselves constitute a lunch.)
I put some blame on parents who are too interested in being their kids' friends than their parents. I put some of the blame on the schools and government programs that put the crap out for the kids.
I could rant for pages more, but have to get going.
Ta.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Evaluation - Rimmel
Okay, so I have oily skin. I mean like 30 minutes after I wash my face it's shiny. Don't get me started on hot and or humid days! My face makes BP look like nothing. Now I should also admit that I'm cheap when it comes to make up. I go into sticker shock at anything over $14. And if it's $14, it had beeter be a huge container. See? Told you I was cheap. Maybe because I'm still just not used to the whole make up thing. Maybe if I could buy a little bit to try and see how the color works and whether I liked it first, I'd be willing to pay more. If you just can't find a shade that works for you, money adds up awful fast in the cosmetics section.
I have to give it to Rimmel, I'd buy more from them. I've tried their Fix & Perfect foundation primer and put their Stay Matte Skinpure complex on top. I can't say I stayed completly shine free but compared to other make up and skin left alone, it was amazing. Now, I skipped the moisturizer and put the foundation primer on let it sit a bit, and then put the foundation on. It survived the heat and humidity of gratuation and then the heat, humidity, and greater amount of sweat of yesterday. WOW! The foundation by itself is okay for ordinary wear, but I think it does even better with the primer.
So, I'd reccomend it to people with oily skin.
I have to give it to Rimmel, I'd buy more from them. I've tried their Fix & Perfect foundation primer and put their Stay Matte Skinpure complex on top. I can't say I stayed completly shine free but compared to other make up and skin left alone, it was amazing. Now, I skipped the moisturizer and put the foundation primer on let it sit a bit, and then put the foundation on. It survived the heat and humidity of gratuation and then the heat, humidity, and greater amount of sweat of yesterday. WOW! The foundation by itself is okay for ordinary wear, but I think it does even better with the primer.
So, I'd reccomend it to people with oily skin.
In No Particular Order . . . Okay, it's a jumble.
So I almost caused an accident right after I got out of the parking lot. I saw Vienna Teng and Alex Wong loading gear in their car!!! Kicking myself because they were withing like 50 feet of my car if I'd only seen them in time I could have gotten my two new cds autographed!!! As it was I didn't have a place to pull over and being in an unfamiliar area and not knowing how traffic would be. . . oh, and it being night. The moment vanished. Hopefully I'll get another chance. I find myself wondering if maybe I could have some how talked myself out getting into trouble if I had just slammed on the brakes, hit the emergency flashers, and tried to get autographs.
I loved them (VT and AW) opening. It was mostly from the latest album. It was waaaaayyyy too short though. I think I like the original version of "Gravity" better, though it might just be that I'm used to it and not to the new one so the new sounds off/odd/not as pleasant/whatever. I like how I saw her perform before going to ls and then after. Symmetry. (Though I wish I'd been able to go to more of her concerts.)
I learned today that "pedestrian mall" is inland for boardwalk. I got there super early because I didn't know how lost I'd get and thought there'd be more things to do and places to shop. Long story short and not as cranky sounding, I walked up and down the place a couple times and got increasingly hot and cranky. Felt better after making myself eat something though. I don't know if I just wasn't in the shopping mood or what but all the stores seemed like they were the type I could basically just find on Chincoteague. Eh.
Brandi Carlile was good. Better than I thought really. I liked when the twins sang "The Sound of Silence."
Oh, should probably explain. I went to a Brandi Carlile concert in Charlottesville at the Jefferson. Well, it was Brandi Carlile's main show, but I went because Vienna Teng and Alex Wong were opening. Opening not main performers and in a place where I ending up standing the whole time (of course the tall people kept getting in front of me)), but hey, I'll take what I can get and it was still great to see them perform. I just wish they'd had t-shirts. I wanted a new one. Lots of Brandi Carlile shirts, but no Vienna Teng.
Tired but keyed up at the momemnt. Anyway, back to the grind tomorrow. Or actually later today.
I loved them (VT and AW) opening. It was mostly from the latest album. It was waaaaayyyy too short though. I think I like the original version of "Gravity" better, though it might just be that I'm used to it and not to the new one so the new sounds off/odd/not as pleasant/whatever. I like how I saw her perform before going to ls and then after. Symmetry. (Though I wish I'd been able to go to more of her concerts.)
I learned today that "pedestrian mall" is inland for boardwalk. I got there super early because I didn't know how lost I'd get and thought there'd be more things to do and places to shop. Long story short and not as cranky sounding, I walked up and down the place a couple times and got increasingly hot and cranky. Felt better after making myself eat something though. I don't know if I just wasn't in the shopping mood or what but all the stores seemed like they were the type I could basically just find on Chincoteague. Eh.
Brandi Carlile was good. Better than I thought really. I liked when the twins sang "The Sound of Silence."
Oh, should probably explain. I went to a Brandi Carlile concert in Charlottesville at the Jefferson. Well, it was Brandi Carlile's main show, but I went because Vienna Teng and Alex Wong were opening. Opening not main performers and in a place where I ending up standing the whole time (of course the tall people kept getting in front of me)), but hey, I'll take what I can get and it was still great to see them perform. I just wish they'd had t-shirts. I wanted a new one. Lots of Brandi Carlile shirts, but no Vienna Teng.
Tired but keyed up at the momemnt. Anyway, back to the grind tomorrow. Or actually later today.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Conversion
Yes, I have decided to convert. After about four years (?) of Proactive, I have switched to SkinId. Not that Proactive did any better or worse than any of the prescription of "buy at the office" products they've had me on, it's just I want to see if this is any better. So I filled out the survey thingy and they gave me the numbers of the stuff that should work on my skin. I ordered it about a week ago. Then I got an e-mail the day before yesterday saying it had shipped. I was on the phone yesterday complaining about the week it took to ship it when there was a knock on my door. Oh. Well, my bad.
So, what came in the box? My cream cleanser, toner, cream, free travel bag, normal size thing of acne body wash, some oil absorbing papers, and teeny tiny bottle of spot treatment. So, what do I think of it all so far? The body stuff has a very slightly gritty texture but foams well. I'm just using it on my chest and back. I like the cleanser. It has a touch of the "clean tingle" and lathered/foamed pretty well. My face felt clean so it cut the grease. I guess I like the toner. It has a hint of the "clean tingle" and feels like toner. I don't like the bottle though. It's the only one that doesn't have the little squeeze top. You have to unscrew the top and then just hold the cotton ball/pad over it and tip. I don't like that because I have a tendency to drop things and the squeeze top keeps me from losing the whole bottle in one fell swoop. I'll probably pick up a little travel bottle and put it in that. The cream, um, so far it's acne cream. I haven't even used it for a day so you'll have to wait to hear about results.
The price is comparable to Proactive and the SkinId had a thing where you can contact a dermatologist. Sure it's not the same as seeing them but I figure if I get the dry and peeling while being an oil slick that I got on some other things, I could call them and maybe they could switch a number/item and things will work with some tweaking.
It sucks having acne. It really sucks being over 20 and having acne.
So, what came in the box? My cream cleanser, toner, cream, free travel bag, normal size thing of acne body wash, some oil absorbing papers, and teeny tiny bottle of spot treatment. So, what do I think of it all so far? The body stuff has a very slightly gritty texture but foams well. I'm just using it on my chest and back. I like the cleanser. It has a touch of the "clean tingle" and lathered/foamed pretty well. My face felt clean so it cut the grease. I guess I like the toner. It has a hint of the "clean tingle" and feels like toner. I don't like the bottle though. It's the only one that doesn't have the little squeeze top. You have to unscrew the top and then just hold the cotton ball/pad over it and tip. I don't like that because I have a tendency to drop things and the squeeze top keeps me from losing the whole bottle in one fell swoop. I'll probably pick up a little travel bottle and put it in that. The cream, um, so far it's acne cream. I haven't even used it for a day so you'll have to wait to hear about results.
The price is comparable to Proactive and the SkinId had a thing where you can contact a dermatologist. Sure it's not the same as seeing them but I figure if I get the dry and peeling while being an oil slick that I got on some other things, I could call them and maybe they could switch a number/item and things will work with some tweaking.
It sucks having acne. It really sucks being over 20 and having acne.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Miranda
http://www.aolnews.com/nation/article/supreme-court-rules-on-miranda-protections/19498730?icid=main|main|dl1|link4|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aolnews.com%2Fnation%2Farticle%2Fsupreme-court-rules-on-miranda-protections%2F19498730
So the new ruling on Miranda rights. I kinda ask the same question as Justice Sotomayor. You have the right to remain silent. BUT you have to say that you're gonna remain silent. Okaaay. Sure it's not a big thing to just say, "Yo, dude, I like totally invoke my Constitutional right to like remain silent." BUT, my understanding was that the criminal justice system was to favor the defendant. I don't know about you, but sometimes I get nervous and don't always do the brightest things. Heck, I freak out and start questioning my driving for the last ten minutes every time I see a police car (even an empty one!). If the police car is following me on the road, the freak out is even greater. So if I were ever to be detained by the police and have a bunch of questions fired at me, I'd probably pass out. (Now, assuming that I didn't attend law school,) I might not remember that I DO have the right to remain silent. I mean here I am sitting there trying to just keep my mouth shut and these people who are in charge keep asking me questions. They must know the law better than I do, right? I mean they're police officers, this is their job. Maybe since they keep badgering me, I have to talk?
I mean, if they want to say "Yes I did it!" fine. They should know to just keep their mouths shut. I think I'm thinking about a situation where the officers ask some questions, the suspect stays quiet. Then the police just keep badgering them until they wear down or start questioning whether they understood the warning properly.
I'm all for bagging the bad guy, but I also think there's a fine line to some things. To paraphrase someone, When fighting monsters, be sure not to become one yourself. I haven't read the case yet and haven't really digested this fully yet, but I'm not sure that I feel this to be in the original spirit of Miranda.
Not sure if it's a good, bad, or in the end neutral thing.
I would like to know if part of the warning is going to be changed so that suspects must be warned that they have the right to remain silent and that they must state that they want to invoke that right if they do. I think I'd feel better with it.
Like I said, it's early and I still need to digest this.
So the new ruling on Miranda rights. I kinda ask the same question as Justice Sotomayor. You have the right to remain silent. BUT you have to say that you're gonna remain silent. Okaaay. Sure it's not a big thing to just say, "Yo, dude, I like totally invoke my Constitutional right to like remain silent." BUT, my understanding was that the criminal justice system was to favor the defendant. I don't know about you, but sometimes I get nervous and don't always do the brightest things. Heck, I freak out and start questioning my driving for the last ten minutes every time I see a police car (even an empty one!). If the police car is following me on the road, the freak out is even greater. So if I were ever to be detained by the police and have a bunch of questions fired at me, I'd probably pass out. (Now, assuming that I didn't attend law school,) I might not remember that I DO have the right to remain silent. I mean here I am sitting there trying to just keep my mouth shut and these people who are in charge keep asking me questions. They must know the law better than I do, right? I mean they're police officers, this is their job. Maybe since they keep badgering me, I have to talk?
I mean, if they want to say "Yes I did it!" fine. They should know to just keep their mouths shut. I think I'm thinking about a situation where the officers ask some questions, the suspect stays quiet. Then the police just keep badgering them until they wear down or start questioning whether they understood the warning properly.
I'm all for bagging the bad guy, but I also think there's a fine line to some things. To paraphrase someone, When fighting monsters, be sure not to become one yourself. I haven't read the case yet and haven't really digested this fully yet, but I'm not sure that I feel this to be in the original spirit of Miranda.
Not sure if it's a good, bad, or in the end neutral thing.
I would like to know if part of the warning is going to be changed so that suspects must be warned that they have the right to remain silent and that they must state that they want to invoke that right if they do. I think I'd feel better with it.
Like I said, it's early and I still need to digest this.
Monday, May 31, 2010
decisions . . .
So, after finally finding out that my mommy really didn't hate my short hair, I'm in conflict again. I like the short. Easy care, quick dry. Not the easiest for highly formal occassions, but hey, I have more day to day than formal. Growing it out's a giant pain though. Hmmmm. . . . . .
Short or long, what do you think?
Short or long, what do you think?
Saturday, May 29, 2010
never looked at it like that . . .
from ruminations.com, "1773: We throw the Britains' tea in the ocean... 2010: British (Petroleum) throws our oil in the ocean... Freakin' Brits hold a grudge..."
Jumble
So it's been a while since I updated. I've wanted to, I've just not wanted to. (yeah.) So . . . graduated. Drama. Went home. Mostly slept and ate. Came back. Been trying to be motivated to study.
Graduation. So my dad had to do his inevitable drama queen act the day of graduation. Forget that I showed him where to park the night before, we said where to park numerous times, and then they had it on the radio thing where to park. That morning he was a total blithering idiot. Okay, it wouldn't really matter where we parked except that he won't bother to get off his ass and can't walk more than 20 feet without being too tired. I mean, he was in better shape three weeks after his bypass surgery than he is now. It's not like he's too busy to exercise. He goes in to school a max of four hours a day (and not always 5 days a week), comes home and then does NOTHING. Oh, wait he naps and watches re-re-re-reruns on t.v. But I digress. So we had to park carefully so he could walk to the stadium. Fine. They had bus pickups. But he insisted on trying to park in one of the farthest places from the stadium that didn't have pick up. Finally we got him to move and head to where we were supposed to park. Now, I was supposed to be on the soccer field by a certain time to march in and the traffic was really slow. It would have been best if I could have hopped out the car and just walked there but nnooo, I had to show him where to park. Basically I was so late, I didn't get a chance to go to the bathroom before the 3 hour thing on the field. I got there just in time to walk in and I was just so stressed I wanted to cry. It was hot, I was in a black robe, and squeezed between two people in black robes. I don't do well in the heat and felt sick, miserable, and really had to go to the bathroom. I heard that some people passed out on the field and were carried out.
Skip to me in the prep room for the hooding. I finally got someone to bring me something to drink ( I needed cold and calories since I couldn't eat.) I was sitting on a bench drinking and trying not to throw up when my dad decided it was a good time to snap some pictures. I almost had a hissy fit and told him that now was not the time for that. Really, when you're overheated, stressed, and tired do you want someone snapping pictures of you? Found out why he was so chipper while the rest seemed to understand a bit of how I felt. He had spent the whole time in the air conditioned bookstore. Not that I would have minded if he had gotten there, told everyone that he didn't think he was up to the heat and would meet them on the way to the hooding ceremony. That's fine. But no, Drama Queen had to make a big production of feeling bad, needing a candy bar, just leave him sitting on the side of the road (I swear he learned well from his mother), etc. So while he was making it so no one would get to the Commencement ceremony, my brother-in-law saved the day and just took him back to the bookstore so my mom could come and watch.
I know this probably sounds petty but you had to be there and you have to take it in the context of all the shit he's pulled. He has to be the center of attention no matter what. If we're out to dinner with another family or something, if the other family isn't focused on him (ex, talking with my mom) he'll get all pouty and make a big production of being bored and act like the other person is carrying on too much. He took one picture of me during my prom. He took pictures of every couple at my sister's prom. My mom missed my undergraduate graduation because he was irresponsible with his blood sugar (he's a diabetic who doesn't want to be bothered with being responsible about it).
I am just so done with putting up with his shit.
Anyway. Went home for a week. It was nice. Would have been nicer if he had gone in to school more and Mom less.
Now I'm trying to keep my head above water with the BarBri thing. I just need to suck it up and get into a schedule and keep it.
Anyway, I guess I should fix dinner and try to get some flashcards done.
Graduation. So my dad had to do his inevitable drama queen act the day of graduation. Forget that I showed him where to park the night before, we said where to park numerous times, and then they had it on the radio thing where to park. That morning he was a total blithering idiot. Okay, it wouldn't really matter where we parked except that he won't bother to get off his ass and can't walk more than 20 feet without being too tired. I mean, he was in better shape three weeks after his bypass surgery than he is now. It's not like he's too busy to exercise. He goes in to school a max of four hours a day (and not always 5 days a week), comes home and then does NOTHING. Oh, wait he naps and watches re-re-re-reruns on t.v. But I digress. So we had to park carefully so he could walk to the stadium. Fine. They had bus pickups. But he insisted on trying to park in one of the farthest places from the stadium that didn't have pick up. Finally we got him to move and head to where we were supposed to park. Now, I was supposed to be on the soccer field by a certain time to march in and the traffic was really slow. It would have been best if I could have hopped out the car and just walked there but nnooo, I had to show him where to park. Basically I was so late, I didn't get a chance to go to the bathroom before the 3 hour thing on the field. I got there just in time to walk in and I was just so stressed I wanted to cry. It was hot, I was in a black robe, and squeezed between two people in black robes. I don't do well in the heat and felt sick, miserable, and really had to go to the bathroom. I heard that some people passed out on the field and were carried out.
Skip to me in the prep room for the hooding. I finally got someone to bring me something to drink ( I needed cold and calories since I couldn't eat.) I was sitting on a bench drinking and trying not to throw up when my dad decided it was a good time to snap some pictures. I almost had a hissy fit and told him that now was not the time for that. Really, when you're overheated, stressed, and tired do you want someone snapping pictures of you? Found out why he was so chipper while the rest seemed to understand a bit of how I felt. He had spent the whole time in the air conditioned bookstore. Not that I would have minded if he had gotten there, told everyone that he didn't think he was up to the heat and would meet them on the way to the hooding ceremony. That's fine. But no, Drama Queen had to make a big production of feeling bad, needing a candy bar, just leave him sitting on the side of the road (I swear he learned well from his mother), etc. So while he was making it so no one would get to the Commencement ceremony, my brother-in-law saved the day and just took him back to the bookstore so my mom could come and watch.
I know this probably sounds petty but you had to be there and you have to take it in the context of all the shit he's pulled. He has to be the center of attention no matter what. If we're out to dinner with another family or something, if the other family isn't focused on him (ex, talking with my mom) he'll get all pouty and make a big production of being bored and act like the other person is carrying on too much. He took one picture of me during my prom. He took pictures of every couple at my sister's prom. My mom missed my undergraduate graduation because he was irresponsible with his blood sugar (he's a diabetic who doesn't want to be bothered with being responsible about it).
I am just so done with putting up with his shit.
Anyway. Went home for a week. It was nice. Would have been nicer if he had gone in to school more and Mom less.
Now I'm trying to keep my head above water with the BarBri thing. I just need to suck it up and get into a schedule and keep it.
Anyway, I guess I should fix dinner and try to get some flashcards done.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Dude, it's late . . . oh and WARNING - Language!!!
So I saw this and thought it was great. Probably because I'm a bit sleep deprived . . . anyhoo from ruminations.com
"Mulan is highly underrated. All Ariel did was save Eric, and sure, Belle saved the Beast...but Mulan saved fucking CHINA. Props to that girl."
"Mulan is highly underrated. All Ariel did was save Eric, and sure, Belle saved the Beast...but Mulan saved fucking CHINA. Props to that girl."
speaking of Superchic(k). . .
"Wishes"
The saddest thing is you could be anything
That you could want
We could have been everything
But now we're not
Now it's not anything at all
The hardest part was getting this close to you
And giving up this dream i built with you
A fairytale that isn't coming true
You've got some growing up to do
I wish we could have worked it out
I wish I didn't have these doubts
I wish I didn't have to wonder just what you are doing now
I wish I didn't know inside
That it won't work out for you and I
I wish that I could stop this wishing and just say my last goodbye
After all the things you put me through
Tell me why I'm still in love with you
And why am I, why am I still waiting for your call
You broke my heart
I'm taking it back from you
And taking back the life I gave to you
Life goes on before and after you
I've got some growing up to do
I wish we could have worked it out
I wish I didn't have these doubts
I wish i didn't have to wonder just what you are doing now
I wish I didn't know inside
That it won't work out for you and I
I wish that I could stop this wishing and just say my last goodbye
It's time I said my last goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye
It's time I said my last goodbye
I wish we could have worked it out
I wish I didn't have these doubts
I wish I didn't have to wonder just what you are doing now
I wish I didn't know inside
That it won't work out for you and I
I wish that I could stop this wishing and just say my last goodbye
It's time I said my last goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye
It's time I said my last goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye
It's time I said my last goodbye
= = = = =
LOL! And guess what Pandora played right after this! Indelible Sin by Nana Kitade!
The saddest thing is you could be anything
That you could want
We could have been everything
But now we're not
Now it's not anything at all
The hardest part was getting this close to you
And giving up this dream i built with you
A fairytale that isn't coming true
You've got some growing up to do
I wish we could have worked it out
I wish I didn't have these doubts
I wish I didn't have to wonder just what you are doing now
I wish I didn't know inside
That it won't work out for you and I
I wish that I could stop this wishing and just say my last goodbye
After all the things you put me through
Tell me why I'm still in love with you
And why am I, why am I still waiting for your call
You broke my heart
I'm taking it back from you
And taking back the life I gave to you
Life goes on before and after you
I've got some growing up to do
I wish we could have worked it out
I wish I didn't have these doubts
I wish i didn't have to wonder just what you are doing now
I wish I didn't know inside
That it won't work out for you and I
I wish that I could stop this wishing and just say my last goodbye
It's time I said my last goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye
It's time I said my last goodbye
I wish we could have worked it out
I wish I didn't have these doubts
I wish I didn't have to wonder just what you are doing now
I wish I didn't know inside
That it won't work out for you and I
I wish that I could stop this wishing and just say my last goodbye
It's time I said my last goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye
It's time I said my last goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye
It's time I said my last goodbye
= = = = =
LOL! And guess what Pandora played right after this! Indelible Sin by Nana Kitade!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Mixed Feelings . . .
So the other day I say a "Got Reliant K?" sticker on the back window of the car in front of me. I had a moment of excitement thinking "Hey I like that group too! Yay someone who likes the group too!" then I remembered the band falls under Christian rock . . . and I saw the Liberty sticker. . . hmmm.
Yes I like Reliant K and Superchic(k). I didn't know at the time that they were considered Christian rock. I had just heard a few songs and just thought they were really upbeat. . .
Paper time. :-(
Yes I like Reliant K and Superchic(k). I didn't know at the time that they were considered Christian rock. I had just heard a few songs and just thought they were really upbeat. . .
Paper time. :-(
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Randomness
"I'm not good in groups. It's difficult to work in a group when you're omnipotent. " Q quote
Monday, May 10, 2010
*gibber*
I'm down to one paper now. (It'll be about 2,350 words or roughly 8 pages). I hate memo writing. I'd like to just put "Don't mess with Oprah, I don't care if her factory is polluting. She is taking over the world and it is best not to anger her. " I finally finished the VA pro. Stupid take home but closed note and book with a time limit. I tried. I did. It was a long exam but my answers were horribly short. Oh well it is what it is. After the UCC exam Wednesday, Family exam Friday, and a weekend of feeling exhausted and a bit of a migraine on Sunday, I didn't get to study like I wanted for the VA pro. Uggh! Anyway, it's done and I'm taking most of today off. Tomorrow I'll try do get most of the paper done. I figure I'll finish and edit it Wednesday.
Picked up my robe Friday. I took it out of the bag is was crammed into (crammed, not folded) and have it hanging in hopes most of the wrinkles will fall out. I'm having my mommy bring a steamer so I don't look like I slept in the robe. I hope the stadium is finished in time for graduation. They're expanding it or something so there's all this unfinished stuff sticking up at the tops. Not pretty in a picture. Surprised at Liberty for not being as image conscious with that as usual . . . I mean it's where the major part of graduation will be. Then again, maybe it'll be finished. I don't know.
Mother's day. . . My Mother's Day gift is dragging my butt to a 7:30am to who knows when graduation where I sit in the sun in a heavy black robe instead of sleeping in and then going to a nice brunch. I "guided" Dad into getting her some fig plants (She loves figs.) and pots for them. Xena got Mom a Mrs. Jumbo and Dumbo pin. It's a Disney pin, but I still don't see how Disney justifies the price. Oh yeah, the brand name thing. Anyhoo, I know it sounds kinda lame but Mom and I have a little baby mine thing and it means something to us. Sure Xena's giving it to her, but oh well.
Yeah, I think I'm just randomly blabbling now. I should get dressed and get out of the apt soonish. Need to do some food shopping. I also need to pick Xena up a special little thing of treats. I thought when people visited and stayed over, they were supposed to bring the hostess a little gift, not the hostess get the guest a little gift. And put up with the guest constantly trying to get into a car to go home. And hog the sofa. And whine when treats are not offered fast enough. And rub hair into the carpet and any dark clothes she can get a hold of. . . .
Yeah, shutting up now.
Picked up my robe Friday. I took it out of the bag is was crammed into (crammed, not folded) and have it hanging in hopes most of the wrinkles will fall out. I'm having my mommy bring a steamer so I don't look like I slept in the robe. I hope the stadium is finished in time for graduation. They're expanding it or something so there's all this unfinished stuff sticking up at the tops. Not pretty in a picture. Surprised at Liberty for not being as image conscious with that as usual . . . I mean it's where the major part of graduation will be. Then again, maybe it'll be finished. I don't know.
Mother's day. . . My Mother's Day gift is dragging my butt to a 7:30am to who knows when graduation where I sit in the sun in a heavy black robe instead of sleeping in and then going to a nice brunch. I "guided" Dad into getting her some fig plants (She loves figs.) and pots for them. Xena got Mom a Mrs. Jumbo and Dumbo pin. It's a Disney pin, but I still don't see how Disney justifies the price. Oh yeah, the brand name thing. Anyhoo, I know it sounds kinda lame but Mom and I have a little baby mine thing and it means something to us. Sure Xena's giving it to her, but oh well.
Yeah, I think I'm just randomly blabbling now. I should get dressed and get out of the apt soonish. Need to do some food shopping. I also need to pick Xena up a special little thing of treats. I thought when people visited and stayed over, they were supposed to bring the hostess a little gift, not the hostess get the guest a little gift. And put up with the guest constantly trying to get into a car to go home. And hog the sofa. And whine when treats are not offered fast enough. And rub hair into the carpet and any dark clothes she can get a hold of. . . .
Yeah, shutting up now.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Gotta find the joy in life.
So while I was waiting for my food (I got Chinese take out!) I was walking around the shopping center (ever notice that you have to get Chinese as take out in the summer?). There's a Snap or Snaps gym thing on the second floor. Not only are they sorta above a Chinese resturant and Kroger, they are right above a Mexican resturant. Then, to add the smile - right next to the entrance/ exit door - - two vending machines. High calorie sodas and snacks in all their 280+ calorie and Dorito and potatoe chip glory. *fond smile*
Run hamsters, run!
Run hamsters, run!
Thursday, April 29, 2010
PSA
Guys, (and by guys, I mean men) if your boobs are bigger than mine please at least wear a shirt while you're jogging/running. Thank you.
the things you hear
"I've been stock-piling ammunition for a year."
"I make my own ammunition on a large scale."
fb page that promotes open carry on campus
'nuff said?
"I make my own ammunition on a large scale."
fb page that promotes open carry on campus
'nuff said?
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
frustration
Grrr, frustration, anxiety, annoyance, anger. But it's too specific to post on here. Anyway, just know that when I write my memoirs, it's coming out. (By then it'll be too much trouble to track down who what applies to unless you're really bored.)
The end result is me feeling utterly exhausted and not giving a flying flip about some things.
The end result is me feeling utterly exhausted and not giving a flying flip about some things.
Monday, April 26, 2010
I just might cry.
Originally I had three formal exams in three consecutive days. Then the middle one got turned into a take home exam. The reason? The prof. said something to the effect of realizing a lot going on and not want to just have us worry about it. Today I learned that it was going to be timed and closed note and closed book because that's how it'll be on the bar. It's due the day after the exam originally was to be. So what's the real difference from the original plan? Only thing I can see is I can do it in the nude now. I have a formal exam Wednesday. Thursday I have a take home exam due. Friday I have a formal exam and the take-home closed note and book due. I then have a large paper due the following Friday.
I had gotten to the point where I thought things were manageable up until I found out the take home was closed note and book and due Friday. When the prof announced it I just wanted to shriek profanities and cry. Basically I'll be going full out from now until next Tuesday.
What adds to it is that most of my classmates have maybe one or so exams during exam week(s) total.
Eff! Eff!! EFF!!!
I had gotten to the point where I thought things were manageable up until I found out the take home was closed note and book and due Friday. When the prof announced it I just wanted to shriek profanities and cry. Basically I'll be going full out from now until next Tuesday.
What adds to it is that most of my classmates have maybe one or so exams during exam week(s) total.
Eff! Eff!! EFF!!!
Random Observation
The whole "hiding" that you're texting in class by holding the phone under the desk thing? It doesn't work. I know you're either texting or far too interested in your own crotch.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Yogurt Continued
So I opened up the Greek yogurt. Not appetizing. It was really separated and kinda gross. I tried a bit of the "solid." Kinda like licking a spoon of fat free cream cheese. Mixed the liquid and fruit into it and tried again. Flavor - okay. Texture - a bit thinner after mixing. Basically, I think it's fine. Nothing to brag about but I'd eat it without any problem. I'll probably just stick to the regular though. The nutritional just doesn't make me prefer the Greek. Yeah, it has way more protein but unless I go vegetarian, I think I'm already good on protein.
Friday, April 23, 2010
tip fishing?
So I broke down and had my hair done. I'm pleased with the results. Anyway, as she was starting the person asked me if I was in 11th or 12th grade. I said I was in my third year at law school. But thank you.
(Really? I think maybe on a good day I could pass for 23 but 17 or 18? No.)
(Really? I think maybe on a good day I could pass for 23 but 17 or 18? No.)
Thursday, April 22, 2010
so,
further proof you shouldn't leave kids near me/ I might want to think long and hard before having kids:
I saw that children's Claritin commercial on t.v. and all I could think was, "Well thanks, Claritin. You took a perfectly acceptable excuse for drugging the noisy little buggers into somnolence and took it away! There goes "me" time. "
I saw that children's Claritin commercial on t.v. and all I could think was, "Well thanks, Claritin. You took a perfectly acceptable excuse for drugging the noisy little buggers into somnolence and took it away! There goes "me" time. "
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Ch-Ch-Changes
So I was going to wear the red dress, but will wear the black/gray. I might be going out with some people and a long dress just isn't as convenient. I was going to do my own hair but am now having it done. I thought I could do a French twist or something but lack any and all hair styling abilities. Sadly, my hair person books like months in advance. I'm ending up at one of the Wal-Mart places. Sucks too because it's only like $5 cheaper than my place. I called one and they were booked, then called the other. They were completly open. The person said she hadn't done a French twist in forever but she wouldn't be working Friday. They gave the starting price for updos and said it went up if a lot was involved and/or it took over an hour. What!?!?! Really what are people doing these days that the hairdressers get thrown by a French twist? My mom (who hates "deep layers") says I can't do my hair because of the layers. I say they make my hair work 364 days of the year so I'm keeping them. Bit ranting now but it's been one of those stressful but not stressful days.
Gotta go be productive I guess.
Gotta go be productive I guess.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
thing's I've heard/read and want to share
"It's not a no no per se."
"as innocuous as a baby tribble on valium"
"as innocuous as a baby tribble on valium"
Plugging Ears and Humming Loudly
I really don't like hearing about "oh I did this or that," "I've been studying my outline for two years," the prep course I signed up for is horrible according to someone's friend of a friend, so and so put such and such as an answer can you believe the idiot (yes I can, I put the same thing), have you done this or that yet? etc. etc. ad nausium.
I just don't want to hear it. It causes me stress. I know the paper's due Thursday and I'm working on getting to it. I really don't need to hear how you quoted 5 great people in history and three obscure philosophy books. I have a hard time reaching the word limit minimum and don't want to hear how it was so hard for you to stay within the max.
Part of the reason I usually have the earbuds in blasting between classes. I don't want to hear about your stress I have my own.
Now to class.
I just don't want to hear it. It causes me stress. I know the paper's due Thursday and I'm working on getting to it. I really don't need to hear how you quoted 5 great people in history and three obscure philosophy books. I have a hard time reaching the word limit minimum and don't want to hear how it was so hard for you to stay within the max.
Part of the reason I usually have the earbuds in blasting between classes. I don't want to hear about your stress I have my own.
Now to class.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Yogurt
So, Dannon is joining the whole Greek Yogurt craze. (Have you noticed all the weightloss and healthy eating things now don't tell you yogurt but Greek yogurt?)
So, nutritionally how does it compare to my mainstay Yoplait Light?
6 oz Strawberry Yoplait light vs. 5.3 oz Greek blueberry:
Y - 100 calories
D- 120 calories
Fat - 0 for both
Cholesterol - Y = less than 5 mg D = 10 mg
Sodium - Y = 85 mg D = 50 mg
Potassium - Y = 250 mg D = 160
total carbs - Y = 19g D = 17
Sugar - Y = 14g D = 16g
Protein - Y = 5g D = 12g
TASTE -
TBA
So, nutritionally how does it compare to my mainstay Yoplait Light?
6 oz Strawberry Yoplait light vs. 5.3 oz Greek blueberry:
Y - 100 calories
D- 120 calories
Fat - 0 for both
Cholesterol - Y = less than 5 mg D = 10 mg
Sodium - Y = 85 mg D = 50 mg
Potassium - Y = 250 mg D = 160
total carbs - Y = 19g D = 17
Sugar - Y = 14g D = 16g
Protein - Y = 5g D = 12g
TASTE -
TBA
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Whine
So . . . an artist I like, Vienna Teng, is going back to school. Which means less touring. Which drastically decreases the likelihood of my getting to see her in concert just as I get closer to having the time/chance to see a show. I'm just never near a concert or it's during a really bad time at school to travel a few hours one way to go see . . . Sad because I really enjoyed the concert I went to a few years ago (has it really been that long?). The last song was Lullaby for a Stormy Night which is the first song by her that I ever heard. But good for her. Growing and learning and such. I just wish maybe a year later, after I had a chance to go to another concert? You know, since the world revolves around me and everyone must arrange their schedules accordingly.
At least a live cd is supposed to be coming out soon.
At least a live cd is supposed to be coming out soon.
*sigh*
Few days before the big shoe sale what do I do? Total my left pinkie toe. Grrr! Basically I wore some shoes that rubbed my little toes a teeny bit but somehow the seam in the footie thingy got to just the right place to really rub the skin off. TMI? Oh well. Ugh! And of course it's the left foot. (My left foot in jinxed.)
Oh a more interesting note, Pandora just played The Puppini Sisters signing Jilted followed by Thousand Foot Krutch's Scream. Interesting.
Oh a more interesting note, Pandora just played The Puppini Sisters signing Jilted followed by Thousand Foot Krutch's Scream. Interesting.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
I laughed!
Oh this is good. Just maybe a little too . . . something to post to fb.
6 reasons mama needs a Duncan Hines Brownie Husband
http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/food/6-reasons-mama-needs-a-duncan-hines-brownie-husband-1279757/
6 reasons mama needs a Duncan Hines Brownie Husband
http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/food/6-reasons-mama-needs-a-duncan-hines-brownie-husband-1279757/
Hello, my name is Jill and I'm an addict . . .
So I realized I'm a Claritin junkie today. Last night I was just wiped out and then this morning didn't want to get up. Running a little behind, I got up to pop my Claritin and get dressed. Only there wasn't any Claritin. I could have sworn I had another sheet but when I did the math, I realized that no, I had gone through 24. Stupid pollen and its early start! Anyway, I started freaking and even though I knew in one part of my mind that I probably had a bit still floating around in my system I could feel my throat getting all pollen fuzzy and my nose starting to stream. Needless to say I got dressed and stopped to Wal-Mart on the way to school. I ran straight to the allergy aisle and through the check-out line. As soon as I got to the car I popped the pill and even though I'm sure it wasn't even very far past my throat I felt better. More so relief that I wouldn't go through the rest of the day with a streaming nose and looking and feeling like a cat with a hairball. But still . . .
Oh, and I'm just plain super spazzy today on top of everything else . . . ah spring . . .
Oh, and I'm just plain super spazzy today on top of everything else . . . ah spring . . .
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
uuugggg!
I am pathetically out of shape. After walking for about 30 minutes and getting calf craps yet again (yes I'm eating bananas) and deciding that it's just too hot outside, I finally put in the pilates DVD. It's without weights and for beginners. Apparently I'm below beginner. A ten minute segment about killed me and left with with low self-esteem after not coming close to being able to do some of the moves. Pathetic. On the bright side it is a start.
I'll try to give the dvd two weeks before I decide it's beyond me and would make a better coaster under an B&J's sundae.
I'll try to give the dvd two weeks before I decide it's beyond me and would make a better coaster under an B&J's sundae.
Wha!?!?!!?
You ever do something and then later you look back and you swear you must have been high as can be to do that but know that you don't do drugs? I volunteered to mediate. I didn't have to. I had my min. Oh well, at least I stipulated that I volunteered as long as the lowest of the three grades was dropped. But still. . . *sigh*
Of to a class I'm lost in and then to cram a bit.
Of to a class I'm lost in and then to cram a bit.
Monday, April 5, 2010
why?
Why don't they make workout shorts that are middle length? I mean, they come in down to the knees long and butt cheecks hanging out short. I need something in between.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
hmmm . . .
Might be wearing a red dress and not sure if I can wear red lipstick and no clue how to pick the shade. . . and I want to keep this all affordable. Beauty on a budget. . . or at least take the face to curdle milk down a few notches.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Well.
Vienna Teng is going back to school so I have a feeling it will be a very long time before I can see her live in concert again.
S. Meyer is releasing a new book (but will later realease it for free on her site) based on a minor character.
S. Meyer is releasing a new book (but will later realease it for free on her site) based on a minor character.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
desperatly seeking . . .
http://www.payless.com/store/product/detail.jsp?skuId=064317090&productId=61530&subCatId=&catId=&lotId=064317&category=&catdisplayName=Womens+
I like these shoes. They're comfy. I've worn my current pair to a state of scruffiness that is not acceptable. How hard is it to find these in size 5.5 normal width? Harder than you can imagine!
I like these shoes. They're comfy. I've worn my current pair to a state of scruffiness that is not acceptable. How hard is it to find these in size 5.5 normal width? Harder than you can imagine!
Opppfff!
Was a bit of a shock when I got m'amed the other day. Happy some kids really do have some semblance of manners. Just maybe could I get a miss? I know, I go back and forth on tha age thing.
After a long hiatus, I jumped on the scale last night. Horror. Uncontrollable gibbering. But a bit more incentive to get my butt moving. It would just be so much easier with a private chef and personal trainer to work with me during my many free hours. . .
After a long hiatus, I jumped on the scale last night. Horror. Uncontrollable gibbering. But a bit more incentive to get my butt moving. It would just be so much easier with a private chef and personal trainer to work with me during my many free hours. . .
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Bits
- I can't focus. I overslept. But still feel tired.
- It's funny when someone has to think about it if you asked them if they made anyone one cry. (in the context in which it happened today)
- Mt. Dew orange is the best Mt. Dew.
- It sucks when your song and or artist won't show up on pandora.
- I'm now addicted to Castle Age. It'll wear off as soon as my lack of friends/arm whatever on there really hinders me, but in the meantime . . .
- No clue how my hair's doing but am liking the results of the road test for graduation style. (hope to be able to recreate on my own and save money though.)
- Still not sure about barrister's. Having the red dress brought up in case though. If I go I'll probably wear the red or black. See which looks better with the winter weight and also see what I find at the shoe sale.
- Still can't focus. . . annoying that.
- In a way surprising and in a way not surprising that the kids on the Jamie Oliver thing didn't know french fries came from a potato and couldn't identify an tomatoe.
- Looking for a new phone. (of the landline variety) I need one that makes a noise other than a ring. I dislike the sound of a phone ringer. I've had my phone for a long time and it's taken a good amount of abuse.
- I need another Spring Break.
- I'm dreading making up "assesment day."
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- It's funny when someone has to think about it if you asked them if they made anyone one cry. (in the context in which it happened today)
- Mt. Dew orange is the best Mt. Dew.
- It sucks when your song and or artist won't show up on pandora.
- I'm now addicted to Castle Age. It'll wear off as soon as my lack of friends/arm whatever on there really hinders me, but in the meantime . . .
- No clue how my hair's doing but am liking the results of the road test for graduation style. (hope to be able to recreate on my own and save money though.)
- Still not sure about barrister's. Having the red dress brought up in case though. If I go I'll probably wear the red or black. See which looks better with the winter weight and also see what I find at the shoe sale.
- Still can't focus. . . annoying that.
- In a way surprising and in a way not surprising that the kids on the Jamie Oliver thing didn't know french fries came from a potato and couldn't identify an tomatoe.
- Looking for a new phone. (of the landline variety) I need one that makes a noise other than a ring. I dislike the sound of a phone ringer. I've had my phone for a long time and it's taken a good amount of abuse.
- I need another Spring Break.
- I'm dreading making up "assesment day."
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Friday, March 26, 2010
Lowering of the ears
Am I the only one who's heard of that euphamism for having a haircut? I'm still not sure if I'm going to keep growing it out after graduation. I'm going to ask what the person who does my hair thinks. I really like her. She works with me (and I'm kinda hard to work with since I have no clue what I want) and talks me through some things I can do with my hair with the way it's been cut. Long hair means hairsticks and long hair. It also doesn't dry and tangles like the dickens. Short hair can be pretty wake up and run out the door. I dries and doesn't tangle. But there's a limit to what I can do with it for a special occasion. I don't know.
Yesterday I got back and just crashed. I woke up feeling more tired and just wiped out than when I went to sleep. I basically just ate and went back to sleep. Now I'm just kinda antsy and feeling a little like talking about spaceships (it's a music reference).
Oh, one of my happy law memories happened this week. I got called a bit of a pain by a prof. (I was playing a client.)
Yesterday I got back and just crashed. I woke up feeling more tired and just wiped out than when I went to sleep. I basically just ate and went back to sleep. Now I'm just kinda antsy and feeling a little like talking about spaceships (it's a music reference).
Oh, one of my happy law memories happened this week. I got called a bit of a pain by a prof. (I was playing a client.)
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Peeve
Okay, I hate to post things that can probably be traced to another person easily but I've just got to vent or I may scream at and/or hit someone. Okay, here's the peeve. A person who is constantly picking at their nails/cuticles/whatever. I don't mean a little tug here and there but a constant yanking that shakes the table and sends bits of dead skin flying all about. I mean there have been times when blood was drawn! It's distracting. It's gross. It's constant. AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
fitting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSAkimQ9akE
"Honey, I'm Home"
The car won't start-it's falling apart
I was late for work and the boss got smart
My pantyline shows-got a run in my hose
My hair went flat-man, I hate that
Just when I thought things couldn't get worse
I realized I forgot my purse
With all this stress-I must confess
This could be worse than PMS
This job ain't worth the pay
Can't wait 'til the end of the day
Honey, I'm on my way
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
Honey, I'm home and I had a hard day
Pour me a cold one and oh, by the way
Rub my feet, gimme something to eat
Fix me up my favorite treat
Honey, I'm back, my head's killing me
I need to relax and watch TV
Get off the phone-give the dog a bone
Hey! Hey! Honey, I'm home!
I broke a nail opening the mail
I cursed out loud 'cause it hurt like hell
This job's a pain-it's so mundane
It sure don't stimulate my brain
This job ain't worth the pay
Can't wait 'til the end of the day
Honey, I'm on my way
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
Honey, I'm home and I had a hard day
Pour me a cold one and oh, by the way
Rub my feet, gimme something to eat
Fix me up my favorite treat
Honey, I'm back, my head's killing me
I need to relax and watch TV
Get off the phone-give the dog a bone
Hey! Hey! Honey, I'm home!
Oh, rub my neck will you
Honey, I'm home and I had a hard day
Pour me a cold one and oh, by the way
Rub my feet, gimme something to eat
Fix me up my favorite treat
Honey, I'm back, my head's killing me
I need to relax and watch TV
Get off the phone-give the dog a bone
Hey! Hey! Honey, I'm home!
I'm home, that feels much better
"Honey, I'm Home"
The car won't start-it's falling apart
I was late for work and the boss got smart
My pantyline shows-got a run in my hose
My hair went flat-man, I hate that
Just when I thought things couldn't get worse
I realized I forgot my purse
With all this stress-I must confess
This could be worse than PMS
This job ain't worth the pay
Can't wait 'til the end of the day
Honey, I'm on my way
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
Honey, I'm home and I had a hard day
Pour me a cold one and oh, by the way
Rub my feet, gimme something to eat
Fix me up my favorite treat
Honey, I'm back, my head's killing me
I need to relax and watch TV
Get off the phone-give the dog a bone
Hey! Hey! Honey, I'm home!
I broke a nail opening the mail
I cursed out loud 'cause it hurt like hell
This job's a pain-it's so mundane
It sure don't stimulate my brain
This job ain't worth the pay
Can't wait 'til the end of the day
Honey, I'm on my way
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
Honey, I'm home and I had a hard day
Pour me a cold one and oh, by the way
Rub my feet, gimme something to eat
Fix me up my favorite treat
Honey, I'm back, my head's killing me
I need to relax and watch TV
Get off the phone-give the dog a bone
Hey! Hey! Honey, I'm home!
Oh, rub my neck will you
Honey, I'm home and I had a hard day
Pour me a cold one and oh, by the way
Rub my feet, gimme something to eat
Fix me up my favorite treat
Honey, I'm back, my head's killing me
I need to relax and watch TV
Get off the phone-give the dog a bone
Hey! Hey! Honey, I'm home!
I'm home, that feels much better
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Catch Up Mix
- Saw a child/toddler toilet at a rest stop.
- Went home for a few days during break. It rained most of the time and was chilly. Got new wipers. Rain-X latitude. Went ahead with getting the inspection done. Lost some moths but worth it to not have to worry about it later.
- When I went home the weather was rainy and foggy. As I drove in the morning, trucks kept pulling off. Not comforting.
- Didn't do anything really during break schoolwise. Started bar ap though.
- One night ate ham for dinner and then watch Ponyo while holding a Ponyo plush.
-Getting fingerprinted today. Must find out if they mean readily visible scars or any and all.
- Trying Ingelhoffer (sp?) wasabi stuff on my sandwich wraps.
- Still debating whether to skip Barrister's. I mean the food and location sound nice but I just don't want to worry about doing my hair / having my hair done and driving two hours round trip (if I'm lucky).
- The weather's all over the place. Hot. Cold. Dry. Wet. Sunny. Cloudy. And that's just on the drive to school.
- Overheard - "What do fish say when they hit a concret wall? Dam!"
- Now that I'm looking for them, it's hard to find cute, feminine, summer pjs that I like.
- After the HC bill was passed, I was surprised by how little political commentary actually showed up on my fb feed. I was actually kinda dreading the "yelling."
- Watched the Jamie Oliver thingy Sunday. I think it'll be interesting to see how it turns out. I have a feeling it'll be uplifting though. These are the people who have the whole Extreme Makerover thing. (don't get me started on how the people they "help" sometimes end up losing the houses they can't afford.)
- . . .
I'm sure there's more and many things I would have written about if I'd had the time to mention them when I thought of them . . .
anyhoo.
- Went home for a few days during break. It rained most of the time and was chilly. Got new wipers. Rain-X latitude. Went ahead with getting the inspection done. Lost some moths but worth it to not have to worry about it later.
- When I went home the weather was rainy and foggy. As I drove in the morning, trucks kept pulling off. Not comforting.
- Didn't do anything really during break schoolwise. Started bar ap though.
- One night ate ham for dinner and then watch Ponyo while holding a Ponyo plush.
-Getting fingerprinted today. Must find out if they mean readily visible scars or any and all.
- Trying Ingelhoffer (sp?) wasabi stuff on my sandwich wraps.
- Still debating whether to skip Barrister's. I mean the food and location sound nice but I just don't want to worry about doing my hair / having my hair done and driving two hours round trip (if I'm lucky).
- The weather's all over the place. Hot. Cold. Dry. Wet. Sunny. Cloudy. And that's just on the drive to school.
- Overheard - "What do fish say when they hit a concret wall? Dam!"
- Now that I'm looking for them, it's hard to find cute, feminine, summer pjs that I like.
- After the HC bill was passed, I was surprised by how little political commentary actually showed up on my fb feed. I was actually kinda dreading the "yelling."
- Watched the Jamie Oliver thingy Sunday. I think it'll be interesting to see how it turns out. I have a feeling it'll be uplifting though. These are the people who have the whole Extreme Makerover thing. (don't get me started on how the people they "help" sometimes end up losing the houses they can't afford.)
- . . .
I'm sure there's more and many things I would have written about if I'd had the time to mention them when I thought of them . . .
anyhoo.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
I like the lyrics
Won't U Please B Nice Lyrics
Artist(Band):Nellie McKay
If you would sit
oh so close to me
that would be nice
like it's supposed to be
if you don't I'll slit your throat
so won't you please be nice
if you would hug your arms right around me
that would be snug
like it's supposed to be
if we part I'll eat your heart
so won't you please be nice
Oh don't you love this romancing
know that it's your life you're chancing
isn't it nice
now you've married me
sugar and spice
like it's supposed to be
if you go i'll get your dough
so won't you please be nice
Stop with your jazz oratory
I only listen to top forty
N'Sync rules
isn't it nice
together we'll always live
no sacrifice
we'll vote conservative
if you run I'll pull a gun
give me head or you'll be dead
salute the flag or I'll call you a fag
oh won't you please be nice
Artist(Band):Nellie McKay
If you would sit
oh so close to me
that would be nice
like it's supposed to be
if you don't I'll slit your throat
so won't you please be nice
if you would hug your arms right around me
that would be snug
like it's supposed to be
if we part I'll eat your heart
so won't you please be nice
Oh don't you love this romancing
know that it's your life you're chancing
isn't it nice
now you've married me
sugar and spice
like it's supposed to be
if you go i'll get your dough
so won't you please be nice
Stop with your jazz oratory
I only listen to top forty
N'Sync rules
isn't it nice
together we'll always live
no sacrifice
we'll vote conservative
if you run I'll pull a gun
give me head or you'll be dead
salute the flag or I'll call you a fag
oh won't you please be nice
Monday, March 8, 2010
Gravity
Gravity by Vienna Teng
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8nypWKa_aU
Hey love
Is that the name you're meant to have
For me to call
Look love
They've given up believing
They've turned aside our stories of the gentle fall
But don't you believe them
Don't you drink their poison too
These are the scars that words have carved
On me
Hey love
That's the name we've long held back
From the core of truth
So don't turn away now
I am turning in revolution
These are the scars that silence carved
On me
This is the same place
No, not the same place
This is the same place, love
No, not the same place we've been before
Hey, love
I am a constant satellite
Of your blazing sun
My love
I obey your law of gravity
This is the fate you've carved on me
The law of gravity
This is the fate you've carved on me
On me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8nypWKa_aU
Hey love
Is that the name you're meant to have
For me to call
Look love
They've given up believing
They've turned aside our stories of the gentle fall
But don't you believe them
Don't you drink their poison too
These are the scars that words have carved
On me
Hey love
That's the name we've long held back
From the core of truth
So don't turn away now
I am turning in revolution
These are the scars that silence carved
On me
This is the same place
No, not the same place
This is the same place, love
No, not the same place we've been before
Hey, love
I am a constant satellite
Of your blazing sun
My love
I obey your law of gravity
This is the fate you've carved on me
The law of gravity
This is the fate you've carved on me
On me.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
read something interesting
"Why, then, do so many people think widespread use of hand sanitizers like Purell are the cornerstone of flu prevention? To be sure, hand-washing can save lives in medical settings. In 1847, Hungarian doctor Ignaz Semmelweis discovered that washing one's hands with chlorine between deliveries practically eliminated fatal infections among laboring women. (His colleagues ignored him and later committed him to a mental hospital, where he was beaten to death by guards.) Today, numerous modern studies show that in randomized trials, meticulous hand-washing, when coupled with other infection control measures like surgical draping and universal gloving, reduce the rate of life-threatening infections during surgery and intensive care unit stays."
full article http://www.slate.com/id/2245896/?GT1=38001
full article http://www.slate.com/id/2245896/?GT1=38001
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
well that explains it
"Perhaps I am a bear, or some hibernating animal underneath, for the instinct to be half asleep all winter is so strong in me."
~Anne Morrow Lindbergh
~Anne Morrow Lindbergh
ummmm . . .
So lately Pandora's been playing mostly songs that I've already liked instead of new things. I can't help but worry that my eclectic taste has scared the program to a point it's just playing it safe.
I'm old. Really. Last night I got excited about going to bed and then I felt like I was on some great vacation when I slept in an hour late. I think I get too excited about sleep.
I'm old. Really. Last night I got excited about going to bed and then I felt like I was on some great vacation when I slept in an hour late. I think I get too excited about sleep.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Maintain consciousness
Four hours of sleep. Almost. I have this nasty little habit of waking up around 4 -4:30 and not being able to get to sleep agains until right before the alarm goes off. Add to that I'm extra cranky because I don't understand why a prof is bothering to have "class" aka study hall aka ISS. If the prof's not there, what's the point in having the class? If you want to have something turned in by the start of class okay, but then let us go. Add to that an hour lunch break followed by four hours of classes. . .
I just want to skip and take a nice long nap. I'm cranky when I'm sleepy.
They're saying we might se snow Wednesday. I hope not. Snow if a four letter word that shouldn't be said in front of small children at this point.
I know I should have been more productive, but it's hard to focus when you're nodding off.
I just want to skip and take a nice long nap. I'm cranky when I'm sleepy.
They're saying we might se snow Wednesday. I hope not. Snow if a four letter word that shouldn't be said in front of small children at this point.
I know I should have been more productive, but it's hard to focus when you're nodding off.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Fitting for my time managment skills.
Always Running Out of Time By Motion City Soundtrack
I won't tell you how to live your life
So please stay far away from mine
Always watching out for which and when
Is always running out of time
Drip drops in like skin of summer
All once everything unwinds
Inside-out and all about my heart
Is always running out of time
Always running out of time
I have to know
If you flew away with me
The faster I go
The further away it seems we get
And floating our way out
Tick tock, try to stop the forward motion
All heads tend to fall behind
Wasted whethers of the wish cut steeper
Is always running out of time
Always running out of time
I have to know
If you flew away with me
The faster I go
The further away it seems we get
We fall behind
And all of her end
I should have stayed
But I lost my head
With all of our words
Devoicing themselves
I should have stayed
But I lost my head
I should have stayed
But I lost myself
Always running out of time
Always running out of time
Always running out of time
Always running out of time
Always running out of time
Always running out of time
Always running out of time
Always running out of time
I won't tell you how to live your life
So please stay far away from mine
Always watching out for which and when
Is always running out of time
Drip drops in like skin of summer
All once everything unwinds
Inside-out and all about my heart
Is always running out of time
Always running out of time
I have to know
If you flew away with me
The faster I go
The further away it seems we get
And floating our way out
Tick tock, try to stop the forward motion
All heads tend to fall behind
Wasted whethers of the wish cut steeper
Is always running out of time
Always running out of time
I have to know
If you flew away with me
The faster I go
The further away it seems we get
We fall behind
And all of her end
I should have stayed
But I lost my head
With all of our words
Devoicing themselves
I should have stayed
But I lost my head
I should have stayed
But I lost myself
Always running out of time
Always running out of time
Always running out of time
Always running out of time
Always running out of time
Always running out of time
Always running out of time
Always running out of time
Friday, February 26, 2010
Random Quote I Like
"When I start creating a villain, I start liking the villain and so the villain is not really evil." - Hayao Miyazaki
Thursday, February 25, 2010
I Can't Wait to See the Movie!
Alice by Avril Lavigne
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_h0UOh2zCw
Trippin out
Spinning around
I'm underground
I fell down
Yeah I fell down
I'm freaking out, where am I now?
Upside down and I can't stop it now
Can't stop me now, oh oh
I, I'll get by
I, I'll survive
When the world's crashing down
When I fall and hit the ground
I will turn myself around
Don't you try to stop me
I, I won't cry
I found myself in Wonderland
Get back on my feet again
Is this real?
Is this pretend?
I'll take a stand until the end
I, I'll get by
I, I'll survive
When the world's crashing down
When I fall and hit the ground
I will turn myself around
Don't you try to stop me
I, I won't cry
I, I'll get by
I, I'll survive
When the world's crashing down
When I fall and hit the ground
I will turn myself around
Don't you try to stop me
I, I won't cry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_h0UOh2zCw
Trippin out
Spinning around
I'm underground
I fell down
Yeah I fell down
I'm freaking out, where am I now?
Upside down and I can't stop it now
Can't stop me now, oh oh
I, I'll get by
I, I'll survive
When the world's crashing down
When I fall and hit the ground
I will turn myself around
Don't you try to stop me
I, I won't cry
I found myself in Wonderland
Get back on my feet again
Is this real?
Is this pretend?
I'll take a stand until the end
I, I'll get by
I, I'll survive
When the world's crashing down
When I fall and hit the ground
I will turn myself around
Don't you try to stop me
I, I won't cry
I, I'll get by
I, I'll survive
When the world's crashing down
When I fall and hit the ground
I will turn myself around
Don't you try to stop me
I, I won't cry
Memories
Within Temptation
The Silent Force
Memories
In this world you tried
Not leaving me alone behind
In this world you tried
Not leaving me alone behind
In this world you tried
Not leaving me alone behind
There's no other way
I prayed to the Gods, let him stay
The memories ease the pain inside
Now I know why
All of my memories keep you near
In silent moments, imagine you'd be here
All of my memories keep you near
Your silent whispers, silent tears
Made me promise I'd try
To find my way back in this life
I hope there is a way
To give me a sign you're okay
Reminds me again it's worth it all
So I can go home
All of my memories keep you near
In silent moments, imagine you'd be here
All of my memories keep you near
Your silent whispers, silent tears
Together in all these memories
I see your smile
All the memories I hold dear
Darling, you know I'll love you till the end of time
All of my memories keep you near
In silent moments, imagine you'd be here
All of my memories keep you near
Your silent whispers, silent tears
All of my memories
The Silent Force
Memories
In this world you tried
Not leaving me alone behind
In this world you tried
Not leaving me alone behind
In this world you tried
Not leaving me alone behind
There's no other way
I prayed to the Gods, let him stay
The memories ease the pain inside
Now I know why
All of my memories keep you near
In silent moments, imagine you'd be here
All of my memories keep you near
Your silent whispers, silent tears
Made me promise I'd try
To find my way back in this life
I hope there is a way
To give me a sign you're okay
Reminds me again it's worth it all
So I can go home
All of my memories keep you near
In silent moments, imagine you'd be here
All of my memories keep you near
Your silent whispers, silent tears
Together in all these memories
I see your smile
All the memories I hold dear
Darling, you know I'll love you till the end of time
All of my memories keep you near
In silent moments, imagine you'd be here
All of my memories keep you near
Your silent whispers, silent tears
All of my memories
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Saturday, February 20, 2010
so it's not masterpiece theater
http://paralleluniverse.msn.com/ultradome/?g=dfa9f845-2ab8-4ee4-976f-50d942f53ed3&from=en-us_msnhp>1=28140
Possession
So I think I'm just going to go on a lyrics run for a bit. It makes me happy and no one's forcing you to read them so no complaints!
Sarah McLachlan
Possession
Just close your eyes
And I would
And I would
And I would be the one
full lyrics... Just close your eyes
And I would
And I would
And I would be the one
full lyrics... Just close your eyes
And I would
And I would
And I would be the one
And I would
And I would
And I would be the one to hold you down
And I would
And I would
And I would be the one
And I would
And I would
And I would be the one to hold you down
Kiss you so hard
I'll take your breath away
And after
I'd wipe away the tears
Just close your eyes
Just close your eyes
Just close your eyes
Just close your eyes
Just close your eyes
I'll hold you down
Kiss you so hard
I'll take your breath away
Just close, close your eyes
Just close, close your eyes
Just close your eyes
Just close your eyes
Just close your eyes
Just close your eyes
Songwriter: Sarah Mclachlan
Sarah McLachlan
Possession
Just close your eyes
And I would
And I would
And I would be the one
full lyrics... Just close your eyes
And I would
And I would
And I would be the one
full lyrics... Just close your eyes
And I would
And I would
And I would be the one
And I would
And I would
And I would be the one to hold you down
And I would
And I would
And I would be the one
And I would
And I would
And I would be the one to hold you down
Kiss you so hard
I'll take your breath away
And after
I'd wipe away the tears
Just close your eyes
Just close your eyes
Just close your eyes
Just close your eyes
Just close your eyes
I'll hold you down
Kiss you so hard
I'll take your breath away
Just close, close your eyes
Just close, close your eyes
Just close your eyes
Just close your eyes
Just close your eyes
Just close your eyes
Songwriter: Sarah Mclachlan
Friday, February 19, 2010
Noooowwww!
So I'm totally stealing this from a fb friend's posting but it's just too good not to share.
http://www.penny-arcade.com/2010/2/17/funny-dad-story/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20pa-mainsite%20(Penny%20Arcade)&utm_content=Google%20Reader
Oh, if I could only know for sure that I'd get a kid who would re-enact SW with me, I'd be more on the kid train.
http://www.penny-arcade.com/2010/2/17/funny-dad-story/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20pa-mainsite%20(Penny%20Arcade)&utm_content=Google%20Reader
Oh, if I could only know for sure that I'd get a kid who would re-enact SW with me, I'd be more on the kid train.
slushy
Really overslept again. Meant to be more productive yesterday but just crashed. Got up to do a bit of domestic-type stuff, eat, see men's figure skating before crashing again. When the alarm went off I was just so incredibly tired that I went back to sleep thinking I'd be up in an hour or two. It was a bit longer. Why do they have the figure skating so late? Can't they schedule the Olympics around what's convenient for me?
Anyway, I went to a trial/park thingy to walk but it was still snowed under. It was slushy though so I wobbled my way along a bit. I looked at it as something like the "fitness shoes." They're supposed to put you a little off balance and so that's how I thought of the functioning of the slush.
Ug. So much to do and not enough time or energy it seems.
Off to attempt functionality.
Anyway, I went to a trial/park thingy to walk but it was still snowed under. It was slushy though so I wobbled my way along a bit. I looked at it as something like the "fitness shoes." They're supposed to put you a little off balance and so that's how I thought of the functioning of the slush.
Ug. So much to do and not enough time or energy it seems.
Off to attempt functionality.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Pandora
So, overall I ADORE Pandora. It's introduced me to so many new wonderful artists and songs. But there's a but. You put in one Superchic(k) song and wham, you're inundated with Christian Rock. Some of the songs aren't bad, but for the most part they just aren't my thing.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Bits
Let's hear it once again for Pandora!!! I've been introduced to Rosi Golan and Say Hi in a 7 day time period.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym3uCDVWKfI
I've discovered marshmallow fluff. On my PB&J and spread on graham crackers. Oh, and straight from the jar.
My interenet keeps cutting off for some reason. Started about yesterday ish.
The thermometer says it's actually warmer in here than it has been but it feels colder. Maybe it's just been so cold for so long that it's sunk in. Stupid cold.
I've got some thoughts/whines/etc. but they're not the thing to put on a public forum. So not too terribly much to share right now.
Oh, I totally want the Alice in Wonderland CD. Not the soundtrack but the Alomost Alice cd. Want to see the movie too but I've got to focus on the MPRE. I made my very first hotel reservation and everything!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym3uCDVWKfI
I've discovered marshmallow fluff. On my PB&J and spread on graham crackers. Oh, and straight from the jar.
My interenet keeps cutting off for some reason. Started about yesterday ish.
The thermometer says it's actually warmer in here than it has been but it feels colder. Maybe it's just been so cold for so long that it's sunk in. Stupid cold.
I've got some thoughts/whines/etc. but they're not the thing to put on a public forum. So not too terribly much to share right now.
Oh, I totally want the Alice in Wonderland CD. Not the soundtrack but the Alomost Alice cd. Want to see the movie too but I've got to focus on the MPRE. I made my very first hotel reservation and everything!
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Happy Valentine's Day
So, when I first heard this, I was like, "This is SO my Valentine's song this year!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghmg6ouzuDA&feature=PlayList&p=E0AFB5C6B796D153&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=28
"Your New Twin Sized Bed" by Death Cab for Cutie
You look so defeated lying there in your new twin size bed.
With a single pillow underneath your single head.
I guess you decided that that old queen holds more space than you would need.
Now it's in the alley behind your apartment with a sign that says it's free.
And I hope you have more luck with this than me.
You used to think that someone would come along.
And lay beside you in a space that they belong.
But the other side of the mattress and box springs stayed like new.
What's the point of holding onto what never gets used?
Other than a sick desire for self-abuse.
And I try not to worry, but you've got me terrified.
It's like your some kind of hurry to say goodbye, say goodbye, say goodbye.
You look so defeated lying there in your new twin size bed.
You look so defeated lying there in your new twin size bed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghmg6ouzuDA&feature=PlayList&p=E0AFB5C6B796D153&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=28
"Your New Twin Sized Bed" by Death Cab for Cutie
You look so defeated lying there in your new twin size bed.
With a single pillow underneath your single head.
I guess you decided that that old queen holds more space than you would need.
Now it's in the alley behind your apartment with a sign that says it's free.
And I hope you have more luck with this than me.
You used to think that someone would come along.
And lay beside you in a space that they belong.
But the other side of the mattress and box springs stayed like new.
What's the point of holding onto what never gets used?
Other than a sick desire for self-abuse.
And I try not to worry, but you've got me terrified.
It's like your some kind of hurry to say goodbye, say goodbye, say goodbye.
You look so defeated lying there in your new twin size bed.
You look so defeated lying there in your new twin size bed.
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