Thursday, March 30, 2006

You never know what...

you will find on the internet... I actually found this while searching for online video clips of New Zealand...

I'm still here...

Just nothing particularly interesting has happened in the last couple of days. Or perhaps I should say: nothing even remotely interesting. Because you all know I post at the slightest whim (see ketchup packets and giant snow-beavers).

Trying to get things done and trying to get rid of this annoying cold. That's pretty much what my last few days have been about.

I have to interpret a poem in Sign Language this afternoon and I'm incredibly nervous about that... but I've practiced and even met with a girl from class yesterday to go over it.

Uhmm.... Aya's stressing over her thesis stuff, but I know she'll get it done.

I got an A on a paper for my online class - and I was stressing about that.

It's really overcast and foggy and damp outside.

Hello Random.

See this is why I shouldn't post if I don't have anything compelling me to post - other than the Power of Blogger....

Tuesday, March 28, 2006

The Texan is revealed...

"You've got a bee in your bonnet."

I said this to a male friend today and he started swatting his head and looking around like "huh?".... Apparently that's a Southern term. I of course laughed out loud and said "No-no-no! You're fine. What I meant is that you're all in a hurry to..."

Ah well, it happens from time to time. The other day I said "Ya'll" and cringed afterwards.

To hear me speak I sound very Northern-Minnesotan - "Oooo yeaaah, surrrrre, you betcha." and "Oofda."

BUT

There's still a healthy portion of my roots left ;)

Monday, March 27, 2006

Couple more pics

for your viewing enjoyment...

This Beaver was made by some residents of Linden Hall after our last big snow storm. I know it doesn't look that big, but trust me, it was HUGE. I'm 6' and I didn't reach it's shoulders. It must have been at least 10' tall. It was awwwwesome!



And sometimes people do little things, they don't seem big... but they make you happy. Like most people who know me know I have this thing about ketchup. I reallllllly realllllllly like it. Love it even. And only the good stuff - Heinz. Well a while back I found this in my mail box - and knew it was from a friend, just not which one. I foud out it was a girl I work with and it just really made my day. It's the little things. Seriously. I am Easily Amused.


Looking out for the Small Fry

And that's how I feel about THAT

*Gobble...Gobble...

hehehehe

hehe
heh

hehe
heh

aaaaah

I love Two Lumps.

So last night was my first time bowling in about two weeks. Luckily I had my shots in my left arm and I'm a rightie. I kept my left arm glued to my side so I didn't have pain shooting up it - and this actually seemed to be quite good for my bowling skills. I bowled over my average all three games and in the second game I got my-very-first-ever TURKEY! (That's when you get three strikes in a row!) I am so excited. It may be the only time I ever get one, but dagnabbit I got one!
I am definitely sick. I'm dubbing this one a cold. Annoying as it may be to have a cold, I'm even more annoyed that I'm sick AGAIN. /sigh
Seriously people.
Next year, not living in the dorms, away from the germ factory, I'd better be well.

Anywho...

So I'm happy with my bowling performance even though we won the first game, lost the other two and overal points. I was running a fever for most of the night and didn't have use of one arm but I got a TURKEY! So there. S even said from now on I have to get a shot before every game. heh... yeah. Idon'tthinkso.

On a less happy note there is someone who did something really mean/rude/spiteful/selfish/shi--y to me this past weekend. I'm mad as a hatter about it and I will be confronting this person on this issue. Lord help me. I talk tough but I turn into a blathering-pile-o-jelly when I actually have to confront someone. Especially when I'm upset/mad. The emotions take over and I'm just a co-pilot watching myself blather and stutter on about how upset I am... Well, you get the picture. I'll be talking to this person later today. Hopefully. If I can find them. Wish me luck!

Oh.. I should end on a happy note... Do Re Mi Fa Sol Laaaaa! :)

Sunday, March 26, 2006

Metal bit should not be poked into arms...

Yup.

Sharon.. 5 shots at once? GAH! You poor thing.

Hurt really bad last night... really bad... still hurts today, but I will survive :)

I'm sick AGAIN!!! This is really annoying. I think dorms must be breeding factories for germs. One thing I'm looking forward to next year and living off campus is *hopefully* not getting sick as much.?.
(a girl can hope)

My Current To Do List:
*Read chapter 9
*Post response
*ASL paper
*Oil change
*Car wash
*Take suitcases to storage so I can move around in my room again
*Take sled to storage because (apparently) the sun is here to stay
*Get Well Dagnabbit!
*Register for fall classes (April 10)
*Continue wiki-work
*Midterm Reflection
*Meet with SC about ASL
*FAFSA
*Meet with L
*Clean Room
*Find Poems for ASL
*Meet with L
*Meet for Recognition Committee

Friday, March 24, 2006

Needles, Steak, Friends and Annoyances..

Welp.. After class today I went to the Student Health Services Center and got stuck with two.. 2... TWO needles *double cringe*
The first was the DT - tetnis/dyptheria... which I was about a year over due for *cough* I kept saying I needed it... and it was just a bit achey, but I remember my arm hurting for a week after the last one.
The second one was the MMR - measles, mumps, ruebella... and even though I know I had it as a child I couldn't prove it because the records aren't there... and it freaking hurt when she stuck me. I flinched... she hit a nerve with that one.
It's achey now... but I waited until Friday so I wouldn't have to be lugging around a backpack ;) and now I can register for classes.

Afterwards Aya and I went to lunch. I figured since they always tell ya to go have a nice juicy steak after they stick ya with needles to suck out yer blood... So I reasoned - stick me with needles I get a big juicy steak ;) Makes sense, yes?

I dropped Aya off and sat in the parking lot for a while before I saw someone leaving - then sat there for quit a while longer waiting for him to leave. A friend of mine came by and chatted for a sec then headed on home. BUT then he came all the way back to where I was to tell me there was a space open closer to the building. Isn't that sweet :)

I've been charged twice for something. When we took our extended staff retreat back in December the ra's agreed to pool together the money for it. I took the money and sent the place a check. We had some trouble getting things settled, but we thought it was taken care of. Then on my credit card statement for this month I saw a charge from that place and was like "WHAAAT!?!"... I called the guy and let him know that was a BIG mistake. I am STILL waiting for him to get back to me.
/growl

Now I'm watching Star Trek TNG - the one where The Captain, Data and the Dr get stuck in the holo-deck in 1941 and the bullets are real... Data so young and cute... hehe he can't figure out why the lamp stops working - cuz it's come unplugged... hehehehehe good stuff!

Thursday, March 23, 2006

Thanks to Grubbs

I'd like to find a copy of the song... this version, not the Veggie Tales version :)

It always makes me giddy

when I come home to a voice message from one of my British friends. Of course it makes me a bit sad too because I ALWAYS miss his calls. This is the 5th time he's called and I haven't been home for a single one.
But I got a funny message to day... so I'm happy.

Have a soar sore throat - which sucks.
hehe apparently my throat is taking flight...

Getting two shots tomorrow since the clinic I went to for the entire time I lived in TX can't find any record of me ever having the MMR (measles, mumps, ruebella) immunizations and I'm due for my DT (tetnis, dyptheria)... UGH... soar sore throat and soar arm :P
and my arms too

Aya's gone this weekend so no excuses - I should get a LOT done!

Wednesday, March 22, 2006

Let there be NO doubt...

I GREW UP IN THE 1990'S!

1. You've ever ended a sentence with the word "SIKE"
unfortunately yes

2. You watched the Pound Puppies.
of course!

3. You can sing the rap to the "Fresh Prince of Belair" . . . and can do the "Carlton".
I do sing the rap on a fairly regular basis, but I can't do the "Carlton"

4. Girls wore biker shorts under their skirts and felt stylishly sexy.
yes but not me

5. You yearned to be a member of the Baby-sitters club and tried to start a club of your own.
hehehe yeah

6. You owned those lil' Strawberry Shortcake pals scented dolls.
still have the blueberry one

7. You know that "WOAH " comes from Joey on Blossom
WOAH! yep

8. Two words: Hammer Pants
I remember them, but NEVER owned them

9. If you ever watched "Fraggle Rock"
HEHEHE! YESSSSS!

10. You had plastic streamers on your handle bars... and "spokey-dokes" or playing
cards on your spokes for that incredible sound effect
no and no

11. You can sing the entire theme song to "DuckTales " (Woo ooh!)
"Life is like a hurricane here in Duckburg
Race cars, lasers, aeroplanes - it's a duck blur "


12. It was actually worth getting up early on a Saturday to watch cartoons.
*snort* not likely

13. You wore a ponytail on the side of your head.
one on either side...

14. You saw the original "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" on the big screen...and still know the turtles' names.
Donatello, Raphael, Michaelangelo and Leonardo plus Shredder and Master Splinter

15. You got super-excited when it was Oregon Trail day in computer class at school.
ok now this one I never had...

16. You made your mom buy one of those clips that would hold your shirt in a knot on the side.
nope

17. You played the game "MASH " (Mansion, Apartment, Shelter, House)
*tee hee* like omg I had forgotten about that! but YES!

18. You wore stonewashed Jordache jean jackets and were proud of it. (or Used- if you're from the valley in Cali)
*hangs head in shame*

19. L.A. Gear....need I say more?
not my style

20. You wanted to change your name to "JEM " in Kindergarten.(She's truly outrageous.)
SHE IS TRULY OUTRAGEOUS! I want pink hair!

21. You remember reading "Tales of a fourth grade nothing" and all the Ramona books.
nope

22. You know the profound meaning of "WAX ON, WAX OFF"
yes Mr. Miyagi

23. You wanted to be a Goonie.
nah but I watched them

24. You ever wore fluorescent clothing. (some of us...head-to-toe)
*cringe* I decline to answer

25. You can remember what Michael Jackson looked like before his nose fell off and his cheeks shifted.
ah yes...

26. You have ever pondered why Smurfette was the only female smurf.
Excellent question... and yes....

27. You took lunch boxes to school... and traded Garbage Pailkids in the schoolyard.
Lunch boxes yes. Garbage Pail kids were icky.

28. You remember the CRAZE, then the BANNING of slap bracelets.
yup

29. You still get the urge to say "NOT " after every sentence.
no

30. You remember Hypercolor t-shirts.
YES, but they lost their magic after a few good washings

31. You played with Pogs and tried to have more than anybody else
*blink* now that one I had to look up... so answer is obviously no

32. You thought She-ra (Princess of Power!) and He-Man should hook up.
They're perfect for each other!

33. You thought your childhood friends would never leave because you exchanged handmade friendship bracelets.
rings actually...

34. You ever owned a pair of Jelly-Shoes. (and like #24, probably in neon colors, too)
pink AND purple!

35. After you saw Pee-Wee's Big Adventure you kept saying "I know you are, but what
am I?"
hehehe yeah

36. You remember "I've fallen and I can't get up"
that commecial is just as bad now as it was then

37. You remember going to the skating rink before there were inline skates.
remembe? dude I totally lived there and had birthday parties there up to my 13th

38. You ever got seriously injured on a Slip and Slide.
nope

39. You have ever played with a Skip-It.
nope

40. You had or attended a birthday party at McDonalds.
attended, had... yes

41. You've gone through this nodding your head in agreement.
lol yeah

42. You remember Popples.
I *heart* Popples! I still have one and my mom had to throw out my nightie when I wasn't looking.

43. "Don't worry, be happy"
Excellent advice

44. You wore like, EIGHT pairs of socks over tights with high top Reeboks.
no, thank goodness

45. You wore socks scrunched down (and sometimes still do... getting yelled at by "younger hip" members of the family)
no

46. You remember boom boxes . . . and walking around with one on your shoulder like you were all that.
remember, yes

47. You remember watching both "Gremlins" movies.
YEAH.. never get them wet... and never, ever feed em after midnight

48. You know what it meant to say "Care Bear Stare!!"
aye, it's all in the belly

49. You remember watching "Rainbow Bright" and "My Little Pony Tales"
*smile* yes I have both dolls still

50. You thought Doogie Howser/Samantha Micelli was hot.
Doogie was/is hot

51. You remember Alf, the lil furry brown alien from Melmac.
HEHEHEHE! I just bought the second season on dvd

52. You remember New Kids on the Block when they were cool... and don't even flinch when people refer to them as "NKOTB".
Joey was so hot!

53. You knew all the characters names and their life stories on "Saved By The Bell," The ORIGINAL class.
Hayley Mills :)

54. You know all the words to Bon Jovi - SHOT THROUGH THE HEART.
only the chorus

55. You just sang those words to yourself.
yuuuuup

56. You remember watching Magic vs. Bird.?? (what's that?)
what is that?

57. Homemade Levi shorts. (the shorter the better)
no

58. You remember when mullets were cool!
uhm were they ever cool?

59. You had a mullet!
hells-no

60. You still sing "We are the World"
my 6th grade class sang that one...

61. You tight rolled your jeans.
no

62. You owned a bannana clip.
*sigh* yes

63. You remember "Where's the Beef?"
yep

64. You used to (and probably still do) say "What you talkin' about Willis?"
no

65. You had big hair and you knew how to use it.
not really

66. You're still singing shot through the heart in your head, aren't you!!!
ARG!.... yes

PASS THIS ON TO ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS WHO GREW UP IN THE early90s!!!
ROCK ON!!!

Tuesday, March 21, 2006

Thanks to Jamiefor the first one:





Your Taste in Music:


80's Pop: Highest Influence
90's Alternative: Highest Influence
90's Pop: Highest Influence
Classic Rock: Highest Influence
Country: Highest Influence
80's Alternative: High Influence
80's R&B: High Influence
80's Rock: High Influence
90's Rock: High Influence
Adult Alternative: High Influence
Alternative Rock: High Influence
Punk: High Influence
90's R&B: Medium Influence
Hair Bands: Medium Influence
Progressive Rock: Medium Influence
Ska: Medium Influence
Dance: Low Influence
R&B: Low Influence



Which led me to the others... Uhm... there's a LOT of them... hehe....





You Know You're From New Zealand When...


You know what to do in an Earthquake: get into the nearest doorway before any other bugger and say, "Nah, i don't reckon it's the big one this time. We'll be right"

You can hum the theme song to Coronation street.

You know what apples really taste like (and that there are more than four different kinds)

You know rugby league is not, and never will be, an international sport.

You're not sure about cricket, either. Or hockey. Or netball. Or swimming. Or the women's 400m. Or any other sport in which Australia are world champions. Yes, you're even having doubts about real rugby.

You know what happened to the lead singer of Push Push

You're seen split Enz, or former members thereof, performing live at least once

You reckon anyone who carries on about how great they are is an up-themselves wanker. Or an Australian.

You wouldn't dream of wearing thongs on your feet. Thats what jandals are for.

The name "Chappell" still makes you queasy

You know someone who worked on The Lore of the Rings or Xena

You wish Fitzy, Zinzan and Josh were still playing for the ABs.

The dairy sells more than just stuff from cows

You rolled Snifters, rather then Jaffas, down the aisle at the movies

You know something's horribly wrong if you've been driving for more then 2 hours without the scenery changing.

The words "NZ cricket victory" just don't sound right, somehow.

You actually get these jokes and pass them on to other friends from New Zealand.









You Know You're From Minnesota When...


The weather is usually 80% of your conversation.

When you say "down south" you're referring to Iowa.

You call highways "freeways."

Snow tires came standard on your car.

You've never taken public transportation.

75% of your graduating high school class went to the University of Minnesota.

"Perkins" was the only hangout option in high school.

You assume when you say "The Cities" people know where you're talking about.

You can list all the "-dales."

People from other states love to hear you say words with "o"s in them.

In a conversation you've heard someone say "yah sure, you betcha" and you didn't laugh.

You could pinpoint exactly where each scene in the movie "Untamed Heart" was filmed.

You hate the movie "Fargo" but realize you and your entire family have that same accent.

You get mad at people who think Fargo is in Minnesota.

You know what Mille Lacs is and how to spell it.

You have fish boiled in lye for Christmas.

You know what "uff-da" means and how to use it properly.

You know the 2 sports-related reasons why we hate Dallas.

Nothing gets you madder than seeing a Green Bay sticker on a MN car.

The only reason you go to Wisconsin is to get fireworks.

You're a loyal Target shopper.

You've frozen your tongue on a metal handrail before.

You own an ice house, a snowmobile, and a 4 wheel drive vehicle.

You wear shorts when it's 50 degrees outside in March, but you bundle up and complain in August when it goes below 60.

You have gone trick-or-treating in 3 feet of snow.

You've not only walked across a lake, you've driven across one.

Everyone you know has a cabin or, at least, access to one.

You know that Lake Wobegon isn't real and you know who made it up, where they live, and exactly what you want to do about it.

You have friends who schedule their wedding in the middle of January without a thought about weather conditions.

You consider a six inch snowfall a blessing for "the cities" because it provides instant urban renewal.

You keep the snow tires on your truck all year because it ain't worth taking them off for only two months.

Your local Dairy Queen is closed from December through February.

You believe the only REAL vehicles have skis in front and a loud motor under your seat.

You consider snow banks to be "just another rough" on the golf course.

You have worn shorts and a parka at the same time.

You were delighted to get a miniature snow shovel for your 3rd birthday.

Your town isn't trying to be ironic when it plans a "winter carnival."

The temperature in March is above freezing for three days in a row, and you think it's summer.

You laugh out loud every time you see a news report about a blizzard shutting down the entire East Coast.

You think happiness is owning a "piece of lakeshore."

You never meet any celebrities except The "BODY"

You know what and where "Dinkytown" is.

When you talk about "opener" you are not talking about cans.

You have refused to buy something because it's too "spendy."

You believe that the Vikings would have won four Super Bowls by now if they were still playing in Metropolitan Stadium.

You are convinced the Twins will never win the pennant because the owners are too cheap to pay the good players, so they all leave.

Your town has an equal number of bars and churches.

You grew up thinking rice was only for dessert.

You think that ketchup is a little too spicy.

Your gas station thinks "full service" means filling your gas tank, washing the windshield, checking the oil and being friendly to the customers.

You (or your parents) voted for Mondale.

You've seen "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" in Uptown.

You know that everyone has a city preference -- Minneapolis or St. Paul.

You can honestly claim Germanic / Scandinavian ancestors, and have been known to say "ya" instead of "yes"

Upon seeing an ocean for the first time, you say, "Hey! That looks like Lake Superior!"

You actually get these jokes and pass them on to other friends from Minnesota.










You Know You're From Texas When...


You see more Texan flags than American flags.

You know someone who ate the 72 oz steak and got it for free.

You attend a formal event in your best clothes, your finest jewelry, and your Cowboy Boots.

You can write a check at Dairy Queen for 2 Hungr-Busters and fries.

You prefer Whataburger to McDonalds.

You dress up to go shopping at the mall.

You've hung ornaments and tinsel on a tumbleweed and used it as a Christmas tree.

You're disappointed when a food doesn't come in spicy flavor.

You know from experience that rattlesnake meat tastes like chicken.

You can tell a rock from an armadillo at 300 yards.

You know what a 'Cowboy Cadillac' is.

You have both a dog and a brother-in-law named Bud

Your local grocery store sells cactus in the Fresh Produce department

You watch the movie Urban Cowboy and laugh at the phony Texan accents

You choose a brand of Mexican salsa with the same care that another might use to select a bottle of fine wine

You think that the 4 basic food groups are nachos, bar-b-que, fajitas, and Copenhagen.

You refer to the Dallas Cowboys as "God's favorite football team"

You know whether another Texan is from South, West, East, North, or Central Texas as soon as they open their mouth.

You don't consider people from Austin to be real Texans.

Your Pastor wears boots.

There is no such thing as a "secret" sin.

The Blue Book value on your truck goes up and down depending on how much gas it has in it.

You actually get these jokes and pass them on to other friends from Texas.










You Know You're Addicted to Harry Potter When...


You make a wand and try to use it.

You call your least favorite teacher Snape.

You call your favorite teacher Dumbledore.

You wear robes to school or work.

You make "floo powder", get in the fire, and try to go to your friends' house.

You have read all the books more than four times.

You've been bookstore at midnight to get the latest Harry Potter book before all your friends.

... And then you stayed up all night wearing it.

You've worn a Harry Potter costume in public.

You have a crush on one of the Harry Potter characters.

You've gotten at least one of your friends addicted to Harry Potter.

You actually caught the "Wand Order" mistake before you heard/read about it.

You are upset at the New York Times for creating a seperate childrens best seller list because of the Harry Potter books.

Using clues in the book, you have attempted to find the exact geographical location of Hogwarts.

You have constructed a timeline of events in the Harry Potter books.

You have attempted to figure out the exact ages of all the Weasley children?

You have spent time contemplating which main characters will die by the time the series is over.

You've been to see all the Harry Potter movies on opening night. (Bonus points for standing in line in costume!)

You've read Harry Potter fanfic.

You've written Harry Potter fanfic.

You run a Harry Potter fansite.

You visit The Leaky Cauldron daily.

You've met other Harry Potter fans from online in real life.

You've participated in a Harry Potter RPG.

You've dreamed about Harry Potter.

You have a Harry Potter poster on your wall.

Each Halloween, there's no question what you'll dress up as...!

You've spent time doing a timeline to see if you would have been old enough to date a certain character when you were in high school.

You've vacationed to London, simply to search for the Leaky Cauldron.

You own a black lab named Sirius Black.

You've knitted a Weasley sweater or Harry Potter scarf.

You actually get these jokes and pass them on to other friends who are addicted to Harry Potter.





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I should SO get a black lab and name it Sirius Black!

There were more.... but I have to stop there because I know these are going to take my entire blog page!

5 hours later...

Must - sleep - wiki - evil...
So I just spent the last 5 hours or so working on my wiki - I had to catch up ya know ;)
I added a few things under my Time in NZ and a lot under my Time in Australia.
More to come but sleep for now.

Enjoy!

Monday, March 20, 2006

I wonder........

... why Loralee is so excited that I am tall?
Why is that chicky? :)

I'm finishing up my time at work... looking forward to playing with my new computer and FINALLY adding pictures and such to my WIKI!... but dreading walking into my room and finding that the gnome has had another party in my room.
(I wonder what his name is... Bob... yes... I shall name him Bob. And when I catch him he will be in very big trouble.) I suppose I will have to clean my room and finish unpacking before I begin playing (er did I say playing? I meant doing all that wiki work I've been neglecting) with my wiki again.
/sigh
or as Mr. Grapevine would... "Sigh."

Back and in Class...

Returned to my beloved B-town on Saturday.
Picked up new computer.
Set up new computer at warp-speed.
Got picked up by Aya & D to go to D's family's home.
Returned 11pm and attempted to unpack before passing out.
Woke up Sunday, continued to try and unpack.
Got call from Aya to go to her mom's house for Aya's family's bday party.
Returned 10pm.
Did rounds.
Walked into room and realized that it had been attacked by a havoc-loving gnome.
Check emails and webcomics.
Play with shiney-new computer :)
Pass out.
Woke up this morning and realized that the gnome had a party while I was sleeping.
Come to class 15 minutes early to escape the havoc.
Type this.
Start class.

Friday, March 17, 2006

Happy 27th Birthday Aya!

Happy Birthday to you...
Happy Birthday to you...
Happy Birthday dear Ayyyyaaaaa...
Happy Birthday to YouUUuuuuUuuuuuuu!

Thursday, March 16, 2006

Happy 2nd Birthday Kodi!

Yeesh.
I almost forgot!

That's ok, I gave him 3 bones and sang Happy Birthday to him and he was in puppy heaven!

Green Day Inc

No, not Billy Joe...
St. Patrick's Day :)
*AYA's BIRTHDAY*

In honor of St. Patrick's Day...

You Are Teal Green

You are a one of a kind, original person. There's no one even close to being like you.
Expressive and creative, you have a knack for making the impossible possible.
While you are a bit offbeat, you don't scare people away with your quirks.
Your warm personality nicely counteracts and strange habits you may have.


Your Irish Name Is...

Maeve Nolan


Your Luck Quotient: 72%

You have a high luck quotient.
More often than not, you've felt very lucky in your life.
You may be randomly lucky, but it's probably more than that.
Optimistic and open minded, you take advantage of all the luck that comes your way.


And just because Blogthings is so flipping addictive:

Your Summer Ride is a Beetle Convertible

Fun, funky, and a little bit euro.
You love your summers to be full of style and sun!

Blooming & New Zealand

So New Zealand I've decided to put New Zealand into all my New Zealand Posts...
hehehehe
I now have a red dot from New Zealand on my Clustr Map!
tee hee
*giddy-girly squeal of delight*

SO... maybe if I put New Zealand in all my posts they will be drawn to me...
New Zealand.

/grin

In other news.... my allergies are back :P Thank you Texas. Things are in bloom and the grass is actually semi-green. It has occured to me that I never see green grass in Texas. I'm usually only here at the end of summer - when it's been fried - or in winter when it hasn't yet recovered from being fried. So Spring Break is actually Spring time in Texas and the grass is green and the trees and flowers are blooming. And of course there's the grass fires... Added up = Aspen's allergies go craaaaazy.

Bah.

New Zealand.
/grin

Had lunch at Luigi's with mom today...
/drool Italian food
She's taking a nap and then we're gonna go see Grandmommy.

Spent the last couple of days desparately trying to get school work done.
Spring? yes... Break? no.

Oh! And tomorrow is Aya's birthday. You should go wish her Happy Birthday. Yes... You... Go on now. Shoooo...

Wednesday, March 15, 2006

Paradise Found

One of Bloggers - Blogs of note.
I particularly liked If Cats Ruled the World... and his pictures of Hamish - looks like Aya's cat Ari...
:D

Tuesday, March 14, 2006

Home again, home again, hippity hop...

I'm finally home - after a day's delay.

I'm exhausted but can't sleep.

Keep thinking of all the things I HAVE to get done.

Comp store called today that the case I wanted (the reason I've been waiting 3 weeks for my new computer) has been discontinued.
GAAAAAAHHHHHHH
So... now they're using my second choice and they *promise* to have it ready for me when I get back on Saturday. (maybe I should have had that in writing... signed in blood...)
heh

Puppy is all over me - not so much a puppy now as a 50+lb dog - but he's still a puppy at heart. And all three cats have welcomed me home as well.

Hopefully I will be able to spend some time with parental units, but I have assignments and they have work.
Will go see grandma tomorrow.

Oh, and I must remember July 4th...
Dr. Who rocks.

That is all.

Monday, March 13, 2006

Sooo... yeah....

Because of the weather and the wind - flights are all whacky.

So...

yeah...

I'm stuck here until 7am tomorrow.

Speaking of laughing until you cry...

I had seen this video before.

But Froyd.... Spock's song.... hehehehehehehe hahahahahaha hooooo hoooo hooo!
Yes. There were tears.
I think it was the ears that pushed me over the edge... the ears caused the tears...

/grin

Aaah. Good way to start my day. Now I need to pack - for I am going home today!

Thursday, March 09, 2006

Sharon is officially one of the coolest, most interesting people I've ever met.

OH MY GOD!!!!!!!
NO FREAKING WAY!!!!
/faint

(See Sharon's comment to my last post)

hehehehehehehehehehehehe!
Just ask Aya and she'll tell you how much I love John Denver!

When my parents brought me home from the hospital my Dad went straight to the record player and plopped on a JD record. I grew up listening to his music and he is by far my favourite musician/songwriter. My very first concert (age 7 or so) was JD at the Coca Cola Starplex.

I can't really explain it but there's something about his music that just makes me feel at home wherever I am. My dad used to sing me to sleep with "Sunshine on My Shoulders".

My parents and I were SO sad when he died.

I did actually know his original last name, though I don't think I could have spelled it.

*tee hee* My brush with someone's brush with fame...
Neat!

/bounces off to do productive things

A little something from a Myspace friend

Minus 10 questions, which I found inappropriate or didn't want to answer :P
It's my blog and I have the power!

1. Have you ever had egg nog? Yes and yuck!

2. What would you do with 1,000 plastic spoons? ice cream for everyone!

3. Have you ever stolen anything? No.

4. What is the best thing about your job? 2 jobs = 2 great sets of people.

5. Do you like more than one person right now? I like most people… but if you mean “like – like”… no.

6. Are you against same sex wedlock? No.

7. Most embarrassing CD you own?: Well… my entire John Denver set could be embarrassing, but I flaunt it proudly…

8. Where are you going on your next vacation? Spring Break = Home (To Texas)

9. Have you ever been arrested? Do I strike you as a hardened criminal?... Uh that would be a no.

10. Are most of your friends guys or girls? Hmmm…. Odd… mostly guys /ponder

11. Do you own any furniture from Ikea?: A futon.

12. Last book you read?: Artemis Fowl: The Opal Deception (I only have time to read YA lit during the school year)

13. If you could have one super power what would it be?: The ability to fly.

14. Where have you lived most of your life? Texas = 22 years, Minnesota = 4.5 years, NZ = .5 year

15. What was the last convo you had about? Aya’s future plans…

16. Where do you see yourself in four years? Blink Is that a trick question?

17. What's your favorite smell? Fruity smells.

19. Are you moody? Not at the moment… but sometimes.

21. Have you ever done anything vindictive to your classmate? Yuck. No.

23. Have you ever played Spin the bottle? Nope.

24. Have you ever toilet-papered someone's house? Rude much… no.

25. Have you ever liked someone but never told them? Of course.

26. Have you ever gone camping? Yep.

27. Have you ever had a crush on your sister's friend? I don’t have a sister, so no.

28. Have you ever gone to a nude beach? /snort… hells no.

30. When was the last time you slept for more then 12 hours? Probably the last time I was sick and had the time to.

31. Have you ever gone skinny dipping? Nope.

32. Have you ever laughed so hard you cried? Of course! Everyone should have that experience.

33. Have you ever gone to a party where you were the only sober person?: Yep.

35. Have you ever felt betrayed by one of your best friends? Yes :(

36. Have you ever lied to your parents? As a child... “It wasn’t me! It was the dog!”

37. Have you ever been out of the US? Yes! :)

38. Have you ever thrown up from working out? *snort* No.

39. Have you ever gotten a haircut so bad that you wore a hat for a month straight?: Ugh… I should have worn a hat.

40. Have you ever spied on someone? No.

Wednesday, March 08, 2006

Oh for Pete's sake

Principal...

Teacher...

Waiting for my new 'puter

Yuuup... Waiting again.
I ordered a new computer two weeks ago, but there was some difficulty finding the right case for it. I'm hoping the case will come this week (before Spring Break) so I can get it set up and try it out. I haven't added any pictures to my wiki yet because my laptop has been a pain in the tushie. I did however, change the format a bit now since those helpful little hints told me I could add a sidebar :)

No luck on getting comments yet... :( sorry Sharon.
Apparently if you log in to get a free PBWiki account you can comment on my wiki. Free PB wikis can have up to 3 comments per page. Unlimited if I want to upgrade to premium :P

Shows what "They" know...

/GROWL

Moooore mOOOvies

The Omen - "His day will come..."

Stay Alive - The Ring for Gamers

Lotsa creepy movies coming out these days... more so than usual seems. What does that say bout our society?
/ponder
/sleep

Tuesday, March 07, 2006

GAAAH!

And you can quote me on that.

I've got several emotions rolling around inside me these days.

I've got entirely too much work and not nearly enough inspiration.

Awesome rain-slush-hail-snow-storm today (in that order). I couldn't see accross the street by the time the snow hit.

And someone managed to piss-off my best friend today. I could bonk that person upside the head at the moment. /growl
In the 9 years I've known her I've never known her to get that upset about anything. That person thorougly deserved every bit of that anger and more. Hoping my friend sticks to her guns and lets 'em have it. I'll be by her side the entire way.

Half an hour that made me...

chuckle
cringe
and
laugh out loud.

What is this you ask? Brainiacs.

Went to buy HP 4 movie at midnight with Aya.
Just because.

Monday, March 06, 2006

I'm Once, Twice, Three tiiiiiiimes...

A winner!

1. Won a position on the Student Senate
2. Won Birch/Linden Academy Awards Ballot - most correct answers = $10 gift card to Blockbuster.
3. Won BSU Hobson Union Academy Awards Ballot - most correct answers = $10 gift card to Barnes & Noble.

/grin

I went to my second Hockey game this past weekend - first complete one (only stayed for first period of the first one). We won 3 to 1 over Alabama... poor Alabama was beaten to smithereens by the crowd, let alone what our team did to them...

I saw the movie Ultraviolet this weekend. It was better than the expectations I had set for it, but I did want to see it - had to see for myself if it had any redeeming qualities.
Visually * * * * *
Plot * *

Oscar party last night was fun, pretty good turn out - and of course I won so = bonus!
Missed bowling last night for the party - we won 1 and lost 3 :(
Tonight we pre-bowl for this coming weekend - since most everyone will be gone for Spring Break!

Things to do:
1. Buy HP
2. Watch HP
3. ASL Website Review
4. Meet with Prof bout Review
5. StudioTour
6. Oil Change
7. Laundry
8. Set up interviews for IS
9. Resource Meeting

Saturday, March 04, 2006

That's Madame Senator to you...

Yup.
I have been elected a Student Senator.
Huh.
Wow.
K.

Friday, March 03, 2006

Wowsers... Thanks to Tiffany...

This quiz is so accurate it's a bit frightening... My zodiac might be scorpio, but my constellation is:

Aquarius
You are....
AQUARIUS
Aquarius is obviously associated with water, the modern day elixir of life. Many ancient socities see Aquarius as God or Zeus pouring the water of life down from heaven.

You are one tall drink of water!(Excuse the puns, I just can't help it!)You are always the life of the party, and always thinking up fun stuff to do! Sometimes you're hyper, sometimes you're not. However, catch you in the wrong mood, and like water, you can easily become angry, rather unreasonably.


Which constellation are you?
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Check it out:
Tall - check
Hyper - check
Moody - check

And how much do I know about astronomy?

Professional
You know maybe too much. Are you sure you're from

this planet? If you are from planet Earth,

wow. Impressive. Good job.


How much do you know about astronomy?(REALLY HARD!)
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Well I guess I did learn something from those Astronomy classes :)

Thursday, March 02, 2006

Updates for Everyone

1. Grandmother is better now - out of the hospital and back in the nursing home.
2. I have tickets to fly home during Spring Break. Will be leaving Monday afternoon and coming back Saturday morning. This means I will be missing Aya's birthday- but I told her she owed me one since she didn't fly down to NZ for my birthday ;) Besides we'll party after I get back!
3. After speaking with the computer store for the umpteenth time today I think they are FINALLY ordering the case for my computer. This means: another week before the case comes in and then a day or two to build my computer. GAH... I'm so impatient.
4. I've updated my blog roll because there were just too many links. No offense meant for any classmates I have excluded - I will still be checking your sites thru the Daybook.
5. I'm still incredibly bogged (yes bogged no blogged) down in school stuff - took on too much this semester.

I'm curious to know who in Washington (state) is checking my blog enough to make a good-sized *blip* on my map....
/peer
Don't be shy :)

Wednesday, March 01, 2006

Ten (10) Years

I just received an email (through Classmates.com) requesting my current contact information for my ten year high school reunion.

Gaaaah!