Dude! Check this out!
I'm playing around with flickr (finally) and discovered the "Blog This" option.
OOoOOooOoooOooOOoo!
Madam M sees many pictures in your future...
Monday, January 30, 2006
Sunday, January 29, 2006
Alone in the Dark
So I just got back from league bowling and when I walked in my room and turned on my light *pop* out goes my second light. Two days ago my other bulb in the main fixture went out but I haven't been inspired to climb up there, unscrew the casing (a major pain) and replace it... now I have a bit more inspiration.
Bowling went... well.... yeah.... I was REALLY rusty two weeks ago after being off for an entire month & I was still sick. I bowled horribly and last week I didn't bowl at all. My first game tonight I tied my highest score and thought "Woot I'm back!" and then the second and third game came around... put me back in my place *frown* Oh well... :)
Bowling went... well.... yeah.... I was REALLY rusty two weeks ago after being off for an entire month & I was still sick. I bowled horribly and last week I didn't bowl at all. My first game tonight I tied my highest score and thought "Woot I'm back!" and then the second and third game came around... put me back in my place *frown* Oh well... :)
Saturday, January 28, 2006
A Good Nights Sleep
I bought a down-ish-feathery bed thingy... yeah... so I need to work on my description skills.
I found this King Size downy bed topper at a certain major store and it was UNBELIEVABLY cheap. The three foam toppers I had on my bed weren't cutting it and I've been looking for something better. When I sleep on a hard bed I wake up stiff and sore in the morning. This thing is the ticket! Put it on my bed last night (had to double it up since my bed is a twin xl) and had a truly wonderful night's sleep! I can snuggle down into it and it swallows me up! Aaaaaahhhhhh....
Movies I've seen in the last few weeks:
Hoodwinked
Underworld: Evolution
Nanny McFee
Currently Reading: Artemis Fowl The Eternity Code by Eoin Colfer (the 3rd book in the Artemis Fowl series.
I found this King Size downy bed topper at a certain major store and it was UNBELIEVABLY cheap. The three foam toppers I had on my bed weren't cutting it and I've been looking for something better. When I sleep on a hard bed I wake up stiff and sore in the morning. This thing is the ticket! Put it on my bed last night (had to double it up since my bed is a twin xl) and had a truly wonderful night's sleep! I can snuggle down into it and it swallows me up! Aaaaaahhhhhh....
Movies I've seen in the last few weeks:
Hoodwinked
Underworld: Evolution
Nanny McFee
Currently Reading: Artemis Fowl The Eternity Code by Eoin Colfer (the 3rd book in the Artemis Fowl series.
Thursday, January 26, 2006
The lights are off...
But I'm not asleep.
I've been having a really hard time getting to sleep this semester. At first it was because I was sick and coughing my head off, but now that I'm better (thank God) I dunno... I was blaming it on my schedule being off whack, but I'm still having to get up at the same time in the morning, so that should have settled my internal clock (regulator)?
Tonight it finally dawned on me why I'm having so much trouble: ASL.
On Monday and Wednesday nights I'm reviewing in my head (and yes signing to myself in the dark) for class the next day. On Tuesday and Thursday nights I'm reviewing what I learned in class that day.
I practice my fingerspelling as I'm walking around campus and on my way to work today I almost ran into a professor (literally) because I was signing to myself.
heh heh heh...
I love it! I forgot how much fun it was.
I'm spurred on by the fact that I know I have a lot to learn and I still haven't remembered everything I knew 3 years ago.
Anywhoo... now that I've figured out my sleeping problems and put it in print, MAYBE I can get to sleep...
/hopes
Nighters!
I've been having a really hard time getting to sleep this semester. At first it was because I was sick and coughing my head off, but now that I'm better (thank God) I dunno... I was blaming it on my schedule being off whack, but I'm still having to get up at the same time in the morning, so that should have settled my internal clock (regulator)?
Tonight it finally dawned on me why I'm having so much trouble: ASL.
On Monday and Wednesday nights I'm reviewing in my head (and yes signing to myself in the dark) for class the next day. On Tuesday and Thursday nights I'm reviewing what I learned in class that day.
I practice my fingerspelling as I'm walking around campus and on my way to work today I almost ran into a professor (literally) because I was signing to myself.
heh heh heh...
I love it! I forgot how much fun it was.
I'm spurred on by the fact that I know I have a lot to learn and I still haven't remembered everything I knew 3 years ago.
Anywhoo... now that I've figured out my sleeping problems and put it in print, MAYBE I can get to sleep...
/hopes
Nighters!
"Have you ever seen such hairy pigs?
So the other night I'm flipping channels when I see a dirt road covered with sheep.
Me being me, I pause for a moment and think: Awww, New Zealand...
Out of the woods comes an orange streak, known in some circles as The General Lee. As it comes to a quick stop the fair-haired bloke exclaims...
"Have you ever seen such hairy pigs?"
Me being me, I pause for a moment and think: Awww, New Zealand...
Out of the woods comes an orange streak, known in some circles as The General Lee. As it comes to a quick stop the fair-haired bloke exclaims...
"Have you ever seen such hairy pigs?"
The power of words
It is very important to remember anything you say on the net is out there for anybody and everybody. You never know who is reading you blog - even with trackbacks that give you some stats - you don't know who the people are and even if you delete it 5 minutes after you have posted it there's a chance that SOMEONE read it...
Also, you need to be aware of the way in which your words may be perceived. In my experience sarcasm does not work too well in the virtual world. There are no facial clues, no inflections/tones in the voice, no body language... Words may be interpreted in many ways.
Just something to keep in mind...
Part of my code/way of life/whatever is to:
1. Practice common sense
2. Be aware of my surroundings
Number 1 translates to every aspect of my life.
Number 2 does too... maybe for the blogosphere surroundings could be replaced with audience...
Also, you need to be aware of the way in which your words may be perceived. In my experience sarcasm does not work too well in the virtual world. There are no facial clues, no inflections/tones in the voice, no body language... Words may be interpreted in many ways.
Just something to keep in mind...
Part of my code/way of life/whatever is to:
1. Practice common sense
2. Be aware of my surroundings
Number 1 translates to every aspect of my life.
Number 2 does too... maybe for the blogosphere surroundings could be replaced with audience...
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
A Common Link
Sharon is right, right and right!
A friend of mine had been going on about the show HOUSE for quite some time. I finally watched a rerun of the first season - the week before the new season started - and that was all it took! I was hooked! I only found out he was a Brit after watching the first 10 mins of the Golden Globes - when he gave his acceptance speech.
She was right on all accounts.
Awesome and addicting show
AND
Amazing actor
AND
Spot-on Amercian accent!
*cough* Aussie guy doesn't hurt either *clears throat*
hehehe
A friend of mine had been going on about the show HOUSE for quite some time. I finally watched a rerun of the first season - the week before the new season started - and that was all it took! I was hooked! I only found out he was a Brit after watching the first 10 mins of the Golden Globes - when he gave his acceptance speech.
She was right on all accounts.
Awesome and addicting show
AND
Amazing actor
AND
Spot-on Amercian accent!
*cough* Aussie guy doesn't hurt either *clears throat*
hehehe
Reason number 872 why I'm a klutz:
While moving around computers in the lab today I managed to slice open my hand - a good 1.5" slice.
/pats self on back
Good job Aspen.
Best part- I went to one of the professors to see if they had a bandaid (or 2) and they put it on for me :)
Awwww... just like my Mommy used to :)
/pats self on back
Good job Aspen.
Best part- I went to one of the professors to see if they had a bandaid (or 2) and they put it on for me :)
Awwww... just like my Mommy used to :)
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
By George I Think I've Got It!
Or at least I'm starting to!
Things FINALLY started to click in the old clunker-of-a-brain I have.
We were doing some actual review this time and things were really starting to come back to me and I was learning some new stuff to boot. WOOT! My brain can still decipher ASL and my hands can still make the signs!
/happy dance
/sigh of relief
I've wanted to learn sign language since my third grade teacher taught us the alphabet and I was SERIOUSLY thinking I would have to drop this class and go back to ASL 3. That would have bummed me out BIG time.
I even earned myself a high-five from the prof when I spoke with him after class and told him I felt much better about the class :)
In other news....
Several people have been blogging about the boring-ness of their blogs. I feel exactly the same way. There are people in this class who have done things with their blogs that I could never have imagined. And several of the blogs I ran accross doing research for this project were fascinating. I feel inspired, like Loni, but unfortunately I seem to be missing the ability to put that into print. I'm conisdering ways I could make my blog more entertaining. I have always admired Aya's ability to let her sense of humor show through the blog - I have a sense of humor, honest, I just don't know how to show it through my writing. Ah well, maybe that's a challenge I should set for myself this semester. I guess I could try writing as a pirate, a fairy, a dog *grin*, a mouse? a princess? an actress? a door mat? a suitcase? a guitar? oooOoooooooh... A new character everyday.... or one a week at least? hmmmm....
/more gears turning (can you hear them creaking?)
Oh... and I should appologize to the Pirates of the group, my pirate speak is a bit rusty, what with having not spoken it... ever. :) I shall practice.
Things FINALLY started to click in the old clunker-of-a-brain I have.
We were doing some actual review this time and things were really starting to come back to me and I was learning some new stuff to boot. WOOT! My brain can still decipher ASL and my hands can still make the signs!
/happy dance
/sigh of relief
I've wanted to learn sign language since my third grade teacher taught us the alphabet and I was SERIOUSLY thinking I would have to drop this class and go back to ASL 3. That would have bummed me out BIG time.
I even earned myself a high-five from the prof when I spoke with him after class and told him I felt much better about the class :)
In other news....
Several people have been blogging about the boring-ness of their blogs. I feel exactly the same way. There are people in this class who have done things with their blogs that I could never have imagined. And several of the blogs I ran accross doing research for this project were fascinating. I feel inspired, like Loni, but unfortunately I seem to be missing the ability to put that into print. I'm conisdering ways I could make my blog more entertaining. I have always admired Aya's ability to let her sense of humor show through the blog - I have a sense of humor, honest, I just don't know how to show it through my writing. Ah well, maybe that's a challenge I should set for myself this semester. I guess I could try writing as a pirate, a fairy, a dog *grin*, a mouse? a princess? an actress? a door mat? a suitcase? a guitar? oooOoooooooh... A new character everyday.... or one a week at least? hmmmm....
/more gears turning (can you hear them creaking?)
Oh... and I should appologize to the Pirates of the group, my pirate speak is a bit rusty, what with having not spoken it... ever. :) I shall practice.
Don't believe everything you see/read on the web
So the weather map shows clear skies but in fact we are receiving a good amount of snow.
Soooo not complaining.
/love snow
Only problem I have with it is the snowplows wake me up in the morning - but I can usually get back to sleep with the knowledge that I'll wake up to a fresh batch of snow :)
I had another night of not being able to get to sleep and when I was laying there trying desperately to get to sleep this crazy sound kept bringing me to full altertness. It was one of those sounds you have to get up and check out or else it bugs you forever. It was just the wind, but coming right of the lake and whipping the trees around and smashing into the outside of the dorm and my window = noisy.
Oofda... I have ASL three in an hour and a half and yet again I feel nervous/anxious and unsure of myself. It's good to have things which challenge you, I'm just not used to ASL being one of those things.
Soooo not complaining.
/love snow
Only problem I have with it is the snowplows wake me up in the morning - but I can usually get back to sleep with the knowledge that I'll wake up to a fresh batch of snow :)
I had another night of not being able to get to sleep and when I was laying there trying desperately to get to sleep this crazy sound kept bringing me to full altertness. It was one of those sounds you have to get up and check out or else it bugs you forever. It was just the wind, but coming right of the lake and whipping the trees around and smashing into the outside of the dorm and my window = noisy.
Oofda... I have ASL three in an hour and a half and yet again I feel nervous/anxious and unsure of myself. It's good to have things which challenge you, I'm just not used to ASL being one of those things.
Quizzy Time... Again
hehe... I wish....
I'd try it... Being from the south I L O V E pecan pies.
And thanks to Pop Culture for THIS link, which in turn led to THIS link... cuz I looooove ze critters!
| You Are a Chick Rocker! |
 You're living proof that chicks can rock You're inspired by Joan Jett and the Donnas And when you rock, you rock hard (Plus, you get all the cute guy groupies you want!) |
I'd try it... Being from the south I L O V E pecan pies.
| You Are Pecan Pie Soda |
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And thanks to Pop Culture for THIS link, which in turn led to THIS link... cuz I looooove ze critters!
Monday, January 23, 2006
My Catty Tale
Sue's page - Catty Tails is cracking me up. When I was reading her A Myth Debunked (I think) post I couldn't help but think that her Pippin sounds like Sheba - my mom's Russian Blue.
When I go home I belong to her - seriously - she fights the other two cats if they try to come into my room, hissing and swatting and all. She does purr me to sleep most nights though. She lays beside me and flicks me with her tail. Sort of playing with me - she continues to flick me with her tail and for about ten minutes or so I'll grab it and let it go on every other flick or so. It annoyed me when she first started doing it, then I realized that this was her way of playing with me - so now I play along. The entire time she does this she is purring for me. When her purring begins to carry me away to dreamland she stops with the flicking. Sometimes she leaves before I'm asleep, sometimes after, and sometimes she stays for most of the night - of course she always has to go in and check on Mom and Dad. But then there are the times she comes back...
A couple of nights a week (at least) she comes back in the middle of the night, kneading me with her paws (thank goodness she was declawed before we got her) and head-buts me and steps on my hair (owie!) and does everything else, including climbing on top of me which freaking hurts because she is a BIG cat. Those tiny paws feel like armor-piercing bullets when she's climbing on you, seriously. But when she wants her loving she wants it NOW and she makes SURE I'm awake to know it.
She loves to curl up in the crook of my arm and sleep... and sometimes I wake up with her right in front of my face - luckily she leaves me breathing room.
Ahhhh I love that silly cat. Such personality, such a lover... and she doesn't meow like a normal cat, she mews... squeaks... squawks... it's ADORABLE! She didn't even know how to purr when we got her - the other cats had to teach her. We think she must have been taken away from her momma too early. Can you believe some girl dropped her off at our vet friends clinic to be spayed and declawed and never came back for her? YEESH stupid woman, she has NO idea what she missed out on.
Anywho, that's my catty tale/tail :)
When I go home I belong to her - seriously - she fights the other two cats if they try to come into my room, hissing and swatting and all. She does purr me to sleep most nights though. She lays beside me and flicks me with her tail. Sort of playing with me - she continues to flick me with her tail and for about ten minutes or so I'll grab it and let it go on every other flick or so. It annoyed me when she first started doing it, then I realized that this was her way of playing with me - so now I play along. The entire time she does this she is purring for me. When her purring begins to carry me away to dreamland she stops with the flicking. Sometimes she leaves before I'm asleep, sometimes after, and sometimes she stays for most of the night - of course she always has to go in and check on Mom and Dad. But then there are the times she comes back...
A couple of nights a week (at least) she comes back in the middle of the night, kneading me with her paws (thank goodness she was declawed before we got her) and head-buts me and steps on my hair (owie!) and does everything else, including climbing on top of me which freaking hurts because she is a BIG cat. Those tiny paws feel like armor-piercing bullets when she's climbing on you, seriously. But when she wants her loving she wants it NOW and she makes SURE I'm awake to know it.
She loves to curl up in the crook of my arm and sleep... and sometimes I wake up with her right in front of my face - luckily she leaves me breathing room.
Ahhhh I love that silly cat. Such personality, such a lover... and she doesn't meow like a normal cat, she mews... squeaks... squawks... it's ADORABLE! She didn't even know how to purr when we got her - the other cats had to teach her. We think she must have been taken away from her momma too early. Can you believe some girl dropped her off at our vet friends clinic to be spayed and declawed and never came back for her? YEESH stupid woman, she has NO idea what she missed out on.
Anywho, that's my catty tale/tail :)
Sunday, January 22, 2006
Blogging Blogs v. 1.0
I’m writing this in Word because I do NOT want to lose this!
So I had a bit of a hard time with the research on this one. I spent over 8 hours just looking for appropriate blogs. For some reason Blogger kept sending me to newly started blogs, but I wanted one that was at least a year old…. I compromised a bit.
I found so many blogs that were interesting and it took a while to narrow them down, but usually I went for the ones that had been on the longest. It’s amazing what kind of people are out there, where they are from, what they are using their blogs for and uhm… And then I kept going off to other sites linked from their sites… I found a blog entirely devoted to those online quizzes you can take… yeah… Oh and I found a blog to a person who lives in Highland Village, Texas – which is really freaking close to my hometown. Wow.
Anywho… Here goes the official stuff.
Blog Number 1: Jawbone Radio
This blog is done in conjunction with a radio show and was started in Feb. 2005 from Lakeland, Ohio.
Their description of the blog is:
”Show notes, excuses and more that make up the Jawbone Radio Show, a humble podcast produced from the attic of our home in Cleveland, Ohio.”
Content – Definitely self-promotion and content for their radio station. I have heard of podcasts but had never actually listened to one before. For those of you who don’t know it’s an online radio-type stream. This one isn’t particularly interesting, or at least it wasn’t to me, but it allowed me to get my feet wet.
Audience – The intended audience is quite obvious – listeners/patrons of their podcast. He makes a point of welcoming new people who might be joining from new links, such as the BBC or because of a newspaper article. Another way of making sure people know that they’re being noticed.
Kind of Blog – Advertising? I’m not really sure what category this blog would fall under. It’s definitely a filter for different things happening in society, from Cyclops kittens to the latest news on tv shows.
Purpose – Again, reputation building and in a way a filter to their own radio station.
Description/Observations –
*Len & Norah are a married couple doing a radio show out of their attic. Len is the one who keeps up the website.
*They allow comments on their site.
*Posts contain “show notes” and links to sites related to topics and to their podcasts – also length of show.
*Take contributions from the public – clips, personal music, idea, etc.
*Also include some personal information such as trips they are taking.
*Ask for votes on Podcast Alley.
*All podcasts are available from their sites – on the days they are posted.
*Site is BIG way of self-promotion. Early on they talked about making the front page of a local newspaper and they have an online store.
*Lots of photos with the posts, including some drawings – though I wish he had posted the picture of the Metrosexual Bigfoot because I’d be interested in what that looks like.
*Naked podcast, International podcast.
*Some topics include: Music, podcast, World of Warcraft, Boo Berry and the Monster Cereals…. They really do seem to cover a wide range.
*Personal feelings about topics abound on the blog and reflect the podcasts.
*Not all posts link to podcasts.
*Tendancy to post and link to ODD material.
So I had a bit of a hard time with the research on this one. I spent over 8 hours just looking for appropriate blogs. For some reason Blogger kept sending me to newly started blogs, but I wanted one that was at least a year old…. I compromised a bit.
I found so many blogs that were interesting and it took a while to narrow them down, but usually I went for the ones that had been on the longest. It’s amazing what kind of people are out there, where they are from, what they are using their blogs for and uhm… And then I kept going off to other sites linked from their sites… I found a blog entirely devoted to those online quizzes you can take… yeah… Oh and I found a blog to a person who lives in Highland Village, Texas – which is really freaking close to my hometown. Wow.
Anywho… Here goes the official stuff.
Blog Number 1: Jawbone Radio
This blog is done in conjunction with a radio show and was started in Feb. 2005 from Lakeland, Ohio.
Their description of the blog is:
”Show notes, excuses and more that make up the Jawbone Radio Show, a humble podcast produced from the attic of our home in Cleveland, Ohio.”
Content – Definitely self-promotion and content for their radio station. I have heard of podcasts but had never actually listened to one before. For those of you who don’t know it’s an online radio-type stream. This one isn’t particularly interesting, or at least it wasn’t to me, but it allowed me to get my feet wet.
Audience – The intended audience is quite obvious – listeners/patrons of their podcast. He makes a point of welcoming new people who might be joining from new links, such as the BBC or because of a newspaper article. Another way of making sure people know that they’re being noticed.
Kind of Blog – Advertising? I’m not really sure what category this blog would fall under. It’s definitely a filter for different things happening in society, from Cyclops kittens to the latest news on tv shows.
Purpose – Again, reputation building and in a way a filter to their own radio station.
Description/Observations –
*Len & Norah are a married couple doing a radio show out of their attic. Len is the one who keeps up the website.
*They allow comments on their site.
*Posts contain “show notes” and links to sites related to topics and to their podcasts – also length of show.
*Take contributions from the public – clips, personal music, idea, etc.
*Also include some personal information such as trips they are taking.
*Ask for votes on Podcast Alley.
*All podcasts are available from their sites – on the days they are posted.
*Site is BIG way of self-promotion. Early on they talked about making the front page of a local newspaper and they have an online store.
*Lots of photos with the posts, including some drawings – though I wish he had posted the picture of the Metrosexual Bigfoot because I’d be interested in what that looks like.
*Naked podcast, International podcast.
*Some topics include: Music, podcast, World of Warcraft, Boo Berry and the Monster Cereals…. They really do seem to cover a wide range.
*Personal feelings about topics abound on the blog and reflect the podcasts.
*Not all posts link to podcasts.
*Tendancy to post and link to ODD material.
Blogging Blogs v. 2.0
Blog Number 2: You Spin Me
This blog belongs to an Aussie (Australian) woman… Oh come on! Like you’re really surprised!
Her own blog description: ” I'm a twenty something gal, getting on with life and giving it a good old fashioned go.”
This blog has only been online since October 2005, but I really wanted to take a closer look after seeing she was: 1. from Australia, 2. my age, 3. it somewhat reminded me of my early blogging days.
Content – Everday life, trips, horoscope, song lyrics, movies, outings with friends, her job, dreams and her interpretations of them, the weather and her cats Fred & Ginger (hehehe). She allows comments. Earlier posts have a lot to do with working on herself and some sort of seminar she went t She ends each post with ”love k,” like a letter. She’s very open about her insecurities and problems with her self image as well as problems and feelings about her past relationships (more open than I would ever be in a public forum). She’s working on these. She also talks about her craft projects and has made links for her quilts, handbags, and cross stitch (though nothing on these pages yet).
Her posts contain at least one image, sometimes pictures she has taken, sometimes not.
Audience – Family and friends and herself. She posted a Happy Birthday to her Mum and her dearly departed Uncle B. She refers to her readers as “yall” and “all.” That is my intended audience, but I wouldn’t share a lot of the things that she does.
Kind of Blog – This blog is an online journal. The posts are written almost in the forms of letters, but I would classify it as a journal. Her posts can be quite long.
Purpose – Her main purpose is to suss out her feelings about issues in her life and to work things out like her self-image and such. She’s also keeping track (to some extent) of her exercise and diet.
In Chapter 2, Rebecca Blood talks about the motives for blogging; “information sharing, reputation building, and personal expression.” This blog is one of personal expression much like a notebook.
This blog belongs to an Aussie (Australian) woman… Oh come on! Like you’re really surprised!
Her own blog description: ” I'm a twenty something gal, getting on with life and giving it a good old fashioned go.”
This blog has only been online since October 2005, but I really wanted to take a closer look after seeing she was: 1. from Australia, 2. my age, 3. it somewhat reminded me of my early blogging days.
Content – Everday life, trips, horoscope, song lyrics, movies, outings with friends, her job, dreams and her interpretations of them, the weather and her cats Fred & Ginger (hehehe). She allows comments. Earlier posts have a lot to do with working on herself and some sort of seminar she went t She ends each post with ”love k,” like a letter. She’s very open about her insecurities and problems with her self image as well as problems and feelings about her past relationships (more open than I would ever be in a public forum). She’s working on these. She also talks about her craft projects and has made links for her quilts, handbags, and cross stitch (though nothing on these pages yet).
Her posts contain at least one image, sometimes pictures she has taken, sometimes not.
Audience – Family and friends and herself. She posted a Happy Birthday to her Mum and her dearly departed Uncle B. She refers to her readers as “yall” and “all.” That is my intended audience, but I wouldn’t share a lot of the things that she does.
Kind of Blog – This blog is an online journal. The posts are written almost in the forms of letters, but I would classify it as a journal. Her posts can be quite long.
Purpose – Her main purpose is to suss out her feelings about issues in her life and to work things out like her self-image and such. She’s also keeping track (to some extent) of her exercise and diet.
In Chapter 2, Rebecca Blood talks about the motives for blogging; “information sharing, reputation building, and personal expression.” This blog is one of personal expression much like a notebook.
Blogging Blogs v. 3.0
Blog Number 3: Having A Wonderful Time
This blog’s banner changes, but the one part that remains constant is the fact that it is updated every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
Here are a few examples:
”Peeking into your bedroom window every…
Your doctor says take it every…
The party bus stops here every…
Force-feeding you entertaining goodness every…
Forseeing your future every…
Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday”
There’s a definite movie theme, from the banner to the links for rentable/seeable movies.
The first post on this blog, back in May 2004, the blogs author Brian says:
”I have always had a keen eye for insanity. You know what I mean. That sixth sense to look in a certain direction because Something is going to happen. The guy with the extreme mullet that breaks into an impromptu solo on his air guitar or the large sweaty man in a small mazda miata with the license plate that says "COOLGUY". This site will highlight the insanity in the world that occurs each and every day.
We will also hope to answer some of life's biggest questions, like, Why is a clown outside of a car dealership considered a good selling technique?, Do you really want to buy a car from a clown? Is it a way to get children's attention so that the parents have no choice but to stop in?
I feel confident that I will be able to explore the oddities and answer the questions. Welcome to Having a Wonderful Time“
This gives you an idea of the sense of humor and the purpose of the author, Brian. His humor is a key part of this blog, it’s what makes it interesting and something that you would want to read – the everyday stories he tells with a flare.
Content – This blogger is someone with a sense of humor. There is an “Ask Kevin” Column that has unusual questions answered in a humorous way… The author wrote a letter of complaint to the PA Department of Transportation on his blog – obviously it is extremely unlikely they would ever read this – but it is somewhat humorous and a way of venting frustrations. Stories of trying to scare kids who come trick-or-treating at his house are even somewhat humorous.
He also pulls stuff from the media to make cracks at/for entertainment purposes.
Audience – Varied. People who want to be amused and tuned in to the cooler bits on the web. (the filter affect)
Kind of Blog & Purpose – I’d say this was a blog of personal expression, meant for entertainment. He invites, actually it sounds more like a challenge: “Speak your mind,” his readers to comment on his posts.
Rebecca Blood also talks about blogs building self-awareness in Chapter 2.
An example of this would be this authors thoughts on his previous statement about Superman.
This blog’s banner changes, but the one part that remains constant is the fact that it is updated every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
Here are a few examples:
”Peeking into your bedroom window every…
Your doctor says take it every…
The party bus stops here every…
Force-feeding you entertaining goodness every…
Forseeing your future every…
Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday”
There’s a definite movie theme, from the banner to the links for rentable/seeable movies.
The first post on this blog, back in May 2004, the blogs author Brian says:
”I have always had a keen eye for insanity. You know what I mean. That sixth sense to look in a certain direction because Something is going to happen. The guy with the extreme mullet that breaks into an impromptu solo on his air guitar or the large sweaty man in a small mazda miata with the license plate that says "COOLGUY". This site will highlight the insanity in the world that occurs each and every day.
We will also hope to answer some of life's biggest questions, like, Why is a clown outside of a car dealership considered a good selling technique?, Do you really want to buy a car from a clown? Is it a way to get children's attention so that the parents have no choice but to stop in?
I feel confident that I will be able to explore the oddities and answer the questions. Welcome to Having a Wonderful Time“
This gives you an idea of the sense of humor and the purpose of the author, Brian. His humor is a key part of this blog, it’s what makes it interesting and something that you would want to read – the everyday stories he tells with a flare.
Content – This blogger is someone with a sense of humor. There is an “Ask Kevin” Column that has unusual questions answered in a humorous way… The author wrote a letter of complaint to the PA Department of Transportation on his blog – obviously it is extremely unlikely they would ever read this – but it is somewhat humorous and a way of venting frustrations. Stories of trying to scare kids who come trick-or-treating at his house are even somewhat humorous.
He also pulls stuff from the media to make cracks at/for entertainment purposes.
Audience – Varied. People who want to be amused and tuned in to the cooler bits on the web. (the filter affect)
Kind of Blog & Purpose – I’d say this was a blog of personal expression, meant for entertainment. He invites, actually it sounds more like a challenge: “Speak your mind,” his readers to comment on his posts.
Rebecca Blood also talks about blogs building self-awareness in Chapter 2.
An example of this would be this authors thoughts on his previous statement about Superman.
Seems pretty accurate
#E0FFFF |
Your dominant hues are green and blue. You're smart and you know it, and want to use your power to help people and relate to others. Even though you tend to battle with yourself, you solve other people's conflicts well. Your saturation level is very low - you have better things to do than jump headfirst into every little project. You make sure your actions are going to really accomplish something before you start because you hate wasting energy making everyone else think you're working. Your outlook on life is very bright. You are sunny and optimistic about life and others find it very encouraging, but remember to tone it down if you sense irritation. |
Saturday, January 21, 2006
Just because
Rules: Bold the following that are true about you, italicize things you wish were true, add one true thing about you, and then tag five more people.
I miss somebody right now.
I love olives.
I own lots of books.
I love to play video games.
I have been the psycho-ex in a past relationship.
I believe honesty is usually the best policy.
I curse sometimes.
I have changed a lot mentally over the last year.
I hate the rain.
I'm paranoid at times.
I need money right now.
I love sushi.
I talk really, really fast. (When I'm nervous)
I have fresh breath in the morning.
I have long hair.
I have at least one sibling.
I was born in a country outside of the U.S.
I like the way that I look.
I am usually pessimistic.
I have a lot of mood swings.
I have a hidden talent.
I'm always hyper no matter how much sugar I have.
I have a lot of friends.
I am currently single.
I enjoy talking on the phone.
I love to shop.
I don't hate anyone.
I'm a pretty good dancer.
I'm completely embarrassed to be seen with my mother.
I have a cell phone.
I believe in God.
I watch MTV on a daily basis.
I've rejected someone before.
I currently like someone.
I have no idea what I want to do for the rest of my life.
I want to have children in the future.
I have changed a diaper before.
I am a member of the Tom Green fan club.
I'm not allergic to anything.
I have a lot to learn.
I am shy around the opposite sex.
I have at least 5 away messages saved.
I have tried alcohol or drugs before. (alcohol... not the drugs)
I own the "South Park" movie.
I enjoy some country music.
I watch soap operas whenever I can.
I'm obsessive, and often a perfectionist.
I love Michael Jackson, scandals and all.
I watch Spongebob Squarepants and I like it.
I am happy at this moment.
I am punk rockish.
I am preppy.
I go for older guys/girls, not younger.
I tie my shoelaces differently from anyone I've ever met.
I can work on a car.
I love my job.
I am comfortable with who I am right now.
I have more than just my ears pierced.
I walk barefoot wherever I can.
I have jumped off a bridge.
I love sea turtles.
I spend ridiculous amounts of money on makeup.
I believe in prophetic dreams.
Plan on achieving a major goal/dream.
I'm proficient in a musical instrument. (used to be :()
I worked at McDonald's restaurant.
I hate office jobs.
I love sci-fi movies.
I think water rules.
I went to college out of state.
I have been intentionally hurt by people that I loved.
I adore bright colors.
I love Dear Abby.
I can't live without black eyeliner.
I think school is awesome. (I know I'm a nerd)
I think pigtails serve a purpose. (Sure! It's called cuteness!)
I think John Cusack is adorable.
I can pick up things with my toes. (Can't everyone?)
I can whistle. (been working on it - still needs work but I can a bit)
I have ridden a horse.
I still have every journal I've ever written in.
I've often thought that I was born in the wrong century.
I have jazz in my blood.
I have been to a country outside of the U.S.
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OK... I took some things out that were just... well I didn't like them. And I'm not tagging anybody because I hate chain lettery-type things. And nobody tagged me, I found this on a blog I was looking at for class and thought it would be a good time-waster.
I miss somebody right now.
I love olives.
I own lots of books.
I love to play video games.
I have been the psycho-ex in a past relationship.
I believe honesty is usually the best policy.
I curse sometimes.
I have changed a lot mentally over the last year.
I hate the rain.
I'm paranoid at times.
I need money right now.
I love sushi.
I talk really, really fast. (When I'm nervous)
I have fresh breath in the morning.
I have long hair.
I have at least one sibling.
I was born in a country outside of the U.S.
I like the way that I look.
I am usually pessimistic.
I have a lot of mood swings.
I have a hidden talent.
I'm always hyper no matter how much sugar I have.
I have a lot of friends.
I am currently single.
I enjoy talking on the phone.
I love to shop.
I don't hate anyone.
I'm a pretty good dancer.
I'm completely embarrassed to be seen with my mother.
I have a cell phone.
I believe in God.
I watch MTV on a daily basis.
I've rejected someone before.
I currently like someone.
I have no idea what I want to do for the rest of my life.
I want to have children in the future.
I have changed a diaper before.
I am a member of the Tom Green fan club.
I'm not allergic to anything.
I have a lot to learn.
I am shy around the opposite sex.
I have at least 5 away messages saved.
I have tried alcohol or drugs before. (alcohol... not the drugs)
I own the "South Park" movie.
I enjoy some country music.
I watch soap operas whenever I can.
I'm obsessive, and often a perfectionist.
I love Michael Jackson, scandals and all.
I watch Spongebob Squarepants and I like it.
I am happy at this moment.
I am punk rockish.
I am preppy.
I go for older guys/girls, not younger.
I tie my shoelaces differently from anyone I've ever met.
I can work on a car.
I love my job.
I am comfortable with who I am right now.
I have more than just my ears pierced.
I walk barefoot wherever I can.
I have jumped off a bridge.
I love sea turtles.
I spend ridiculous amounts of money on makeup.
I believe in prophetic dreams.
Plan on achieving a major goal/dream.
I'm proficient in a musical instrument. (used to be :()
I worked at McDonald's restaurant.
I hate office jobs.
I love sci-fi movies.
I think water rules.
I went to college out of state.
I have been intentionally hurt by people that I loved.
I adore bright colors.
I love Dear Abby.
I can't live without black eyeliner.
I think school is awesome. (I know I'm a nerd)
I think pigtails serve a purpose. (Sure! It's called cuteness!)
I think John Cusack is adorable.
I can pick up things with my toes. (Can't everyone?)
I can whistle. (been working on it - still needs work but I can a bit)
I have ridden a horse.
I still have every journal I've ever written in.
I've often thought that I was born in the wrong century.
I have jazz in my blood.
I have been to a country outside of the U.S.
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OK... I took some things out that were just... well I didn't like them. And I'm not tagging anybody because I hate chain lettery-type things. And nobody tagged me, I found this on a blog I was looking at for class and thought it would be a good time-waster.
The Queen
Ginger has been with me for a verrrry long time, almost 20 years
I made her scarf out of scraps from the scarf I made for Aya and the crown has a long story behind it - basically she was the RA's mascot two years ago for Linden Hall.
Friday, January 20, 2006
Silly Girl! Pets are for people with homes!
Nice ones, with big yards and more than one room.
Yeah... so apparently I enjoy torturing myself. I decided to look again at pets on the net. I found a site that has pets that were rescued from Hurricane Katrina and are in need of new homes.
Ugh.
You know what's funny... the sadder looking the dog, the more my heart goes out to it. Don't be surprised if when I finally get a dog I'm like... "Omg he's the most beautiful, cutest creature on earth!" and then I post a picture of a dog with... well, a face only a mother could love!
And I was watching a dog show on tv a couple of nights this week... I only cried once. They were showing this little dog that TOTALLY looked like a mutt but it reminded me of Jake... in the face at least. And then they were talking about Lhaso Apso's and the judge, who used to breed them, was saying that they are very much a one-person animal. Which lends more support to the theory that Jake may have been part Lhaso, because he was definitely a one-person dog.
Yeah... so apparently I enjoy torturing myself. I decided to look again at pets on the net. I found a site that has pets that were rescued from Hurricane Katrina and are in need of new homes.
Ugh.
You know what's funny... the sadder looking the dog, the more my heart goes out to it. Don't be surprised if when I finally get a dog I'm like... "Omg he's the most beautiful, cutest creature on earth!" and then I post a picture of a dog with... well, a face only a mother could love!
And I was watching a dog show on tv a couple of nights this week... I only cried once. They were showing this little dog that TOTALLY looked like a mutt but it reminded me of Jake... in the face at least. And then they were talking about Lhaso Apso's and the judge, who used to breed them, was saying that they are very much a one-person animal. Which lends more support to the theory that Jake may have been part Lhaso, because he was definitely a one-person dog.
Thursday, January 19, 2006
A Post from Work
I have posted from my office, from the lab, from my dorm, from the dorm front desk, from Aya's, Aya's mom's, home in Texas, the Library, New Zealand, Australia, the LA airport and the Minneapolis airport, and the SuperLab. I'm trying really hard to think of a place I can post from that would be new.... but so far I've got nothing. Any ideas?
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
"Targeted Serendipity"
I like what Rebecca Blood has to say in The Weblog Handbook about "Targeted Serendipity" - that "weblogs attract regular readers precisely because they regularly point readers away." For example, I used to have a link to WWDN (before he became devoted to poker and his site went all fubar) BECAUSE of the things I found through his site.
ie: Buzznet - Image Hosting
and Joe & Monkey - Web Comic
When I find a site that reliably links to other funny/good things - I add it to my bookmarks. It's good to have a few (or more) sites you know will provide you with funny things...
I like Joe & Monkey and Get Fuzzy partly because of the Pop-Culture references. Joe & Monkey - The main character is Joe Banks (Joe vs the Volcano, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles... things I grew up with) and sometime something comes up and I'm like... Huh? And I go and look it up.
Sidenote: When I link to sites outside of my own website I always have them open in a new window. I do this because the majority of my links are within the text of my post (See above) and I want my readers to be able to click on the link - see what it's about and come back to finish what I've written. This is how I prefer other pages to be - I've gotten into the habbit of right clicking and opening all links in new window.
ie: Buzznet - Image Hosting
and Joe & Monkey - Web Comic
When I find a site that reliably links to other funny/good things - I add it to my bookmarks. It's good to have a few (or more) sites you know will provide you with funny things...
I like Joe & Monkey and Get Fuzzy partly because of the Pop-Culture references. Joe & Monkey - The main character is Joe Banks (Joe vs the Volcano, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles... things I grew up with) and sometime something comes up and I'm like... Huh? And I go and look it up.
Sidenote: When I link to sites outside of my own website I always have them open in a new window. I do this because the majority of my links are within the text of my post (See above) and I want my readers to be able to click on the link - see what it's about and come back to finish what I've written. This is how I prefer other pages to be - I've gotten into the habbit of right clicking and opening all links in new window.
Go with me on this one...
Over the break I watched an interview with Mike Myers. In this interview he was asked about the death of his father and how that impacted him/his career.... His explanation went something like this: His success was like getting poker chips at a casino = yay - but being able to tell his dad about it and share it with him was like cashing it in - getting the dollars = WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! After his father was gone he had to find new ways to cash in - enjoying his success on his own...
I REALLY liked his explanation...
With me so far?
So, in my life when things happen; the good, the bad, the ugly... I share it 3 ways...
1. My parents - I honestly don't know what I would do without them. I call them everyday and share the highlights with them - only way I can stand to be so far away.
2. Aya - After all, what are best friends for?
3. Blogging - writing it down (typing it out) also helps me work things out and often Aya reads about it before I get a chance to tell her - same with the parents.
PS - As for Mike Myers, even though he's "Canadian," his parents are Brits... that explains a LOT!
I REALLY liked his explanation...
With me so far?
So, in my life when things happen; the good, the bad, the ugly... I share it 3 ways...
1. My parents - I honestly don't know what I would do without them. I call them everyday and share the highlights with them - only way I can stand to be so far away.
2. Aya - After all, what are best friends for?
3. Blogging - writing it down (typing it out) also helps me work things out and often Aya reads about it before I get a chance to tell her - same with the parents.
PS - As for Mike Myers, even though he's "Canadian," his parents are Brits... that explains a LOT!
For the New People
Name: Aspen
Named for: aspen trees
Age: 27
Status: Single
Working On: Master of Education, Emphasis: Technology aka "Educational/Information Communications and Technology"
Origin: Denton, Texas
Family: Mom & Dad, no siblings, 2 grandmothers, 4 aunts, 2 uncles, 3 first cousins (all married - live in Alabama, Nevada, and Texas), 7 second cousins, 2 dogs, 3 cats.
Small family, but I love them all
Reasons for Relocating: I hate hot weather - and when I say hate I really mean that I cannot physically handle the heat, nor do I wish to. I am completely and totally miserable in Texas. I inherited that trait from my dad - we have never liked hot weather. I LOVE SNOW! Love it! It's beautiful and peaceful and aaaaah SNOW! Also, I knew someone up here, my best friend Aya - which made moving up here a lot easier. And of course the school - my old school was huge and impersonal and I wanted something where the professors at least recognized you as POSSIBLY being in one of their classes (not making you show ID to prove you were).
Reasons for Blogging: Too many to count. Though Aya is the reason I got started... actually I think she was taking this very class when she talked me into starting a blog.... Aaah memories... ;)
Likes: Snow, Animals (especially DOGS), Music, Movies, Books, Travelling, Sleep, Nature, Chocolate, Mexican Food, Italian Food, Fantasy Stuff (movies and books), Internet/Computers, Learning, Friends and Family, Get Fuzzy, all things Kiwi (New Zealand), Comfortable Clothes, Scooby Doo, The Princess Bride, The Court Jester (or anything Danny Kaye), Chewbacca, Smiling, Laughing, Living...
Dislikes: Mushrooms, Mean/Rudeness, Condescending People, Squealing Tires - like when the car they belong to is about to hit you... BOOM!
Hmmm... Anything else you could ever want to know about me can be found: HERE at All you ever wanted to know about Aspen, and a good deal more.
And if you have a question, don't be afraid to Ask it!
Named for: aspen trees
Age: 27
Status: Single
Working On: Master of Education, Emphasis: Technology aka "Educational/Information Communications and Technology"
Origin: Denton, Texas
Family: Mom & Dad, no siblings, 2 grandmothers, 4 aunts, 2 uncles, 3 first cousins (all married - live in Alabama, Nevada, and Texas), 7 second cousins, 2 dogs, 3 cats.
Small family, but I love them all
Reasons for Relocating: I hate hot weather - and when I say hate I really mean that I cannot physically handle the heat, nor do I wish to. I am completely and totally miserable in Texas. I inherited that trait from my dad - we have never liked hot weather. I LOVE SNOW! Love it! It's beautiful and peaceful and aaaaah SNOW! Also, I knew someone up here, my best friend Aya - which made moving up here a lot easier. And of course the school - my old school was huge and impersonal and I wanted something where the professors at least recognized you as POSSIBLY being in one of their classes (not making you show ID to prove you were).
Reasons for Blogging: Too many to count. Though Aya is the reason I got started... actually I think she was taking this very class when she talked me into starting a blog.... Aaah memories... ;)
Likes: Snow, Animals (especially DOGS), Music, Movies, Books, Travelling, Sleep, Nature, Chocolate, Mexican Food, Italian Food, Fantasy Stuff (movies and books), Internet/Computers, Learning, Friends and Family, Get Fuzzy, all things Kiwi (New Zealand), Comfortable Clothes, Scooby Doo, The Princess Bride, The Court Jester (or anything Danny Kaye), Chewbacca, Smiling, Laughing, Living...
Dislikes: Mushrooms, Mean/Rudeness, Condescending People, Squealing Tires - like when the car they belong to is about to hit you... BOOM!
Hmmm... Anything else you could ever want to know about me can be found: HERE at All you ever wanted to know about Aspen, and a good deal more.
And if you have a question, don't be afraid to Ask it!
Relief is found...
THIS actually provides some relief! How exciting is that!?!
I'm not saying it tastes great, but isn't that the way it goes? To quote my dad; "If it tastes horrible it MUST be working!"
Now if I could just spend the rest of the week in bed - I know I could beat this thing down.
I'm not saying it tastes great, but isn't that the way it goes? To quote my dad; "If it tastes horrible it MUST be working!"
Now if I could just spend the rest of the week in bed - I know I could beat this thing down.
Monday, January 16, 2006
Goody-Goody-Gumdrops!
I finally gave up and went to see a Dr. today - after waiting for an hour and 5 mins with the the Dr. I came out with the news that I have myself a case of the good-old-fashioned-flu. Shweeet. She did perscribe some serious cough syrup for night time - since I'm coughing so much I can't sleep.
Basically I've locked myself in my room and I'm gonna try my best not to share. Have to go to classes and work tomorrow - but for today I'm staying in bed.
Basically I've locked myself in my room and I'm gonna try my best not to share. Have to go to classes and work tomorrow - but for today I'm staying in bed.
RAWR!
| You Are a Little Scary |
 You've got a nice edge to you. Use it. |
hehehe....
The kids I student-taught would probably agree to this.
Sunday, January 15, 2006
Humiliation
Keeping in mind that I am still sick - and that I haven't bowled in a month....
The first game tonight - I bowled a 42. A forty-two. 42. No matter how you look at it - it sucks. After two frames I was breaking out in a feverish-sweat and wishing I were back in my dorm room, crawled up in bed. As if a 42 weren't bad enough... The second game I came the closest yet to falling flat on my face. Full-on, bum-in-the-air, arms-flailing. I thought I was a gonner.
Why share this embarassing info you may ask. Because even I can find humor in my humiliation. I mean I REALLY thought my face was gonna hit the floor.
hehehe aaahhhh
I went bright red - turned around and my teammates were gawking at me (literally one persons mouth was open) and then they burst into laughter... The one guy immitated my falling (as he's done on a couple of other occasions when I've flailed a bit). /sigh
Oofda.
Tripped over my own foot. I am grace personified.
The first game tonight - I bowled a 42. A forty-two. 42. No matter how you look at it - it sucks. After two frames I was breaking out in a feverish-sweat and wishing I were back in my dorm room, crawled up in bed. As if a 42 weren't bad enough... The second game I came the closest yet to falling flat on my face. Full-on, bum-in-the-air, arms-flailing. I thought I was a gonner.
Why share this embarassing info you may ask. Because even I can find humor in my humiliation. I mean I REALLY thought my face was gonna hit the floor.
hehehe aaahhhh
I went bright red - turned around and my teammates were gawking at me (literally one persons mouth was open) and then they burst into laughter... The one guy immitated my falling (as he's done on a couple of other occasions when I've flailed a bit). /sigh
Oofda.
Tripped over my own foot. I am grace personified.
As always...
In honor of my new class I've been playing around with my blog template = problems, bugs, glitches.
Aaah well, so is life.
/ponder
I have absolutely no idea what to blog about.
Eeeep Performance anxiety. Now that I know there are people outside my immediate friends and parents reading this....
Ah well hopefully inspiration will strike me soon.
Aaah well, so is life.
/ponder
I have absolutely no idea what to blog about.
Eeeep Performance anxiety. Now that I know there are people outside my immediate friends and parents reading this....
Ah well hopefully inspiration will strike me soon.
Friday, January 13, 2006
Well Whaddaya Know...
| Your Blog Should Be Purple |
 You're an expressive, offbeat blogger who tends to write about anything and everything. You tend to set blogging trends, and you're the most likely to write your own meme or survey. You are a bit distant though. Your blog is all about you - not what anyone else has to say. |
And so it was... for quite a while before blogger got angry with my template and made me revert back to a cookie-cutter version.
Thanks Aya :)
Blogging Class
I'm sitting in class atm and the instructor is telling people how to set up a blog... We have the option to start a new blog or to keep our old one. I love my old one so I'm keeping it!
So... in the future there will be assignments and such on my blog in addition to my random ramblings.
So... in the future there will be assignments and such on my blog in addition to my random ramblings.
Thursday, January 12, 2006
I feel like crying about it but...
Instead I'm gonna go practice my arse off.
I've wanted to learn American Sign Language (ASL) since my 3rd grade teacher taught us the abc's. I took ASL 1 and 2 a couple of years ago and now that they're offering it I'm taking 3. I had my first class tonight and the instructor is a very nice, deaf, man. It became painfully obvious to me, within the first 30 seconds of class, that I have a LOT of work to do to get to where I need to be.
So... I'm off to Review and Learn!
I've wanted to learn American Sign Language (ASL) since my 3rd grade teacher taught us the abc's. I took ASL 1 and 2 a couple of years ago and now that they're offering it I'm taking 3. I had my first class tonight and the instructor is a very nice, deaf, man. It became painfully obvious to me, within the first 30 seconds of class, that I have a LOT of work to do to get to where I need to be.
So... I'm off to Review and Learn!
Socks!?!?!
| You Are Socks! |
 Cozy and warm... but easily lost. You make a good puppet. |
Not sure how to respond to that one...
Mr. Sandman, bring me a dream...
A sleepless night... lots of coughing and tossing about.
BUT! I went to the drug store today and stocked up! Woot! Bring on the drugs!
BUT! I went to the drug store today and stocked up! Woot! Bring on the drugs!
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Sharing & Caring
That's what family is all about.
Dad got sick - gave to me - I gave to Mom - Mom gave back to me before I left.
BAH!
What is up with this? I feel like I've been nothing but sick for the past couple of months. /grumble
I told Mom if I keep getting sick everytime I come home - I'll stop coming home. For some reason she didn't like that very much.... hehe...
Classes have started.
I got back at 2:40pm yesterday and had a class at 4pm - ASL 3 - SO FREAKING EXCITED ABOUT THIS!!! Though nervous because it has been a LONG time since I've had ASL and I'm realllllly rusty. Unfortunately, only half the class showed up and no professor. After waiting around for 40 mins we decided to try again on Thursday.
Today I had my first Weblogs & Wikis class - been wanting this class for over a year - so very excited to see what I learn.
I also have an online class... speaking of - need to make a point of logging on tonight and finding out what it's all about.
First day back at work - not too painful. I was a bit nervous as I could just imagine a full voicemail and mail box, but luckily it seems like I handled most things via email while I was away - aaaah the wonders of the electronic age!
Though me training a new employee with almost no voice and doped up on dayquil... well I hope she understood what I was saying ... at least she didn't flee the premises. She's sitting in there atm - hasn't needed me yet... I've got another new worker to train tomorrow, hopefully I can put together a full sentence without wheezing, snuffling or forgeting a word ;)
yuuuup... that's all I can think of now.
Hope everyone's settling back in nicely.
Toodles.
Dad got sick - gave to me - I gave to Mom - Mom gave back to me before I left.
BAH!
What is up with this? I feel like I've been nothing but sick for the past couple of months. /grumble
I told Mom if I keep getting sick everytime I come home - I'll stop coming home. For some reason she didn't like that very much.... hehe...
Classes have started.
I got back at 2:40pm yesterday and had a class at 4pm - ASL 3 - SO FREAKING EXCITED ABOUT THIS!!! Though nervous because it has been a LONG time since I've had ASL and I'm realllllly rusty. Unfortunately, only half the class showed up and no professor. After waiting around for 40 mins we decided to try again on Thursday.
Today I had my first Weblogs & Wikis class - been wanting this class for over a year - so very excited to see what I learn.
I also have an online class... speaking of - need to make a point of logging on tonight and finding out what it's all about.
First day back at work - not too painful. I was a bit nervous as I could just imagine a full voicemail and mail box, but luckily it seems like I handled most things via email while I was away - aaaah the wonders of the electronic age!
Though me training a new employee with almost no voice and doped up on dayquil... well I hope she understood what I was saying ... at least she didn't flee the premises. She's sitting in there atm - hasn't needed me yet... I've got another new worker to train tomorrow, hopefully I can put together a full sentence without wheezing, snuffling or forgeting a word ;)
yuuuup... that's all I can think of now.
Hope everyone's settling back in nicely.
Toodles.
Sunday, January 08, 2006
We're on FI-YARRRR!
Well, we're not, but everybody around us is.
There's loads of smoke in the air and that combined with the budding trees - yes trees budding because it's been so flipping hot lately (75-85's) - is playing havoc on my allergies. I haven't really had to worry bout allergies for quite a while, but now that I've been back in Texas for 3 weeks = ugh! I can't wait to get back to MN where the air is clean and nothing is in bloom!
On the other hand this is gonna be one of those times when it's hard to leave home. Putting aside the ability to breath without wheezing or coughing - lots of good stuff this trip. I needed that since the last few trips home have pretty much sucked. Lotsa family and friends, reading for fun, spinning, playing with puppy and kitty, relaxing... Sometimes it's easy to leave, like when the trip has been filled with death and depression, and sometimes it's really hard. I keep hoping for one more week, perhaps that's because I know I won't be coming back until August, and 8 months seems like a long time. But it always feels good to get back to my life - work, school, work, homework... things that keep me busy and make the time pass by quickly until I come home again.
There's loads of smoke in the air and that combined with the budding trees - yes trees budding because it's been so flipping hot lately (75-85's) - is playing havoc on my allergies. I haven't really had to worry bout allergies for quite a while, but now that I've been back in Texas for 3 weeks = ugh! I can't wait to get back to MN where the air is clean and nothing is in bloom!
On the other hand this is gonna be one of those times when it's hard to leave home. Putting aside the ability to breath without wheezing or coughing - lots of good stuff this trip. I needed that since the last few trips home have pretty much sucked. Lotsa family and friends, reading for fun, spinning, playing with puppy and kitty, relaxing... Sometimes it's easy to leave, like when the trip has been filled with death and depression, and sometimes it's really hard. I keep hoping for one more week, perhaps that's because I know I won't be coming back until August, and 8 months seems like a long time. But it always feels good to get back to my life - work, school, work, homework... things that keep me busy and make the time pass by quickly until I come home again.
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Welcome to 2006
Went to East Texas with my dad on Saturday and came back SUPER sick - coughing, sneezing, sniffling - slept almost non-stop sense then :(
Icccckyyyyyy pooo!
Feeling lots better today, hoping the trend continues tomorrow.
Happy New Year.
Icccckyyyyyy pooo!
Feeling lots better today, hoping the trend continues tomorrow.
Happy New Year.
Friday, December 30, 2005
Just as good the 2nd time
I saw King Kong with a friend yesterday and YES - it was just as good the second time around.
Heading out to East Texas tomorrow to see more family. Hoping there won't be too much traffic on this New Years Eve Day.
Been handling a few work-related problems via-email, which is a bit... /thinks for the word... bah - it's the real world.
Kodi is freaking hilarious. He follows me around like--well like a little puppy (he's 1.5 years old). He is constantly bringing me his toy, wanting me to play with him. He rests his head on my leg and looks up at me with this goofy grin on his face, ears pointed, big brown eyes pleading with me. He's been sleeping in my room and just totally adores me. It's what baby Jake used to do - minus the annoying - Kodi is a bit overboard - he's a LOT bigger, droolier... yeah... but he's a sweetheart.
Heading out to East Texas tomorrow to see more family. Hoping there won't be too much traffic on this New Years Eve Day.
Been handling a few work-related problems via-email, which is a bit... /thinks for the word... bah - it's the real world.
Kodi is freaking hilarious. He follows me around like--well like a little puppy (he's 1.5 years old). He is constantly bringing me his toy, wanting me to play with him. He rests his head on my leg and looks up at me with this goofy grin on his face, ears pointed, big brown eyes pleading with me. He's been sleeping in my room and just totally adores me. It's what baby Jake used to do - minus the annoying - Kodi is a bit overboard - he's a LOT bigger, droolier... yeah... but he's a sweetheart.
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Unpacking my childhood...
Yuuuuup...
I've started unpacking boxes and boxes and boxes of stuff. Did I really leave this much stuff here? Yeesh. Yep more of my life in boxes. Oh and my baby Jake - cremated and placed in a box. *chuckle* I found some sort of odd humor in that... not sick humor mind you - perhaps ironic... I dunno but you have to admit - my new blog title: a life in boxes really fits.
I've also been visiting with my family and friends back here. I got to see my cousin and her three sons (they live in Alabama) - the 15 year old is almost 2 inches taller than me... *does the math* I was 12 years old when he was born... I held him in my arms *boggle* My cousin who lives here, her little girl is growing up so fast!
I've spent a lot of time playing with my parents dog, Kodi:
The cats are enjoying sleeping on my bed - my room is always closed up while I'm away and it's an exciting new place for them to sniff out and take their cat-naps...
Luxor:
Sheba:
Lady:
I baked a bunch of cakes, gingerbread houses and ginger cookies:
I've started unpacking boxes and boxes and boxes of stuff. Did I really leave this much stuff here? Yeesh. Yep more of my life in boxes. Oh and my baby Jake - cremated and placed in a box. *chuckle* I found some sort of odd humor in that... not sick humor mind you - perhaps ironic... I dunno but you have to admit - my new blog title: a life in boxes really fits.
I've also been visiting with my family and friends back here. I got to see my cousin and her three sons (they live in Alabama) - the 15 year old is almost 2 inches taller than me... *does the math* I was 12 years old when he was born... I held him in my arms *boggle* My cousin who lives here, her little girl is growing up so fast!
I've spent a lot of time playing with my parents dog, Kodi:
The cats are enjoying sleeping on my bed - my room is always closed up while I'm away and it's an exciting new place for them to sniff out and take their cat-naps...
Luxor:
Sheba:
Lady:
I baked a bunch of cakes, gingerbread houses and ginger cookies:
Saturday, December 24, 2005
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Consuming Consumers Consume Mass Quantities of Cra....
I'm sitting here at the MSP airport (/love wireless WOOT Dad) and they have CNN on and they just had a bit on how some stores will be getting a few more XBOX 360's in... and it's been bothering me that they've put so much hype into this system, then didn't have nearly enough... I kept saying they're going to come out with more before xmas. And now they are. AND the freaking lady on the TV was saying that the manufactures claim if you see one on the shelf and you are iffy about buying it you SHOULD buy it because who knows when more will come to stores - and xmas is so close... etc.... and some cloak and dagger crap about asking the first person you see working at the store when you walk in - tell them what you want... BAH!
BLOODY HELL. Sitting next to a lady with a cute lil mini doberman and I've seen 3 other lil doggies in the airport today AND NOW they have a bit on CNN bout them as xmas presents. Something bout bunch of dogs coming in from Mexico for really cheap - but they are too sick to make it on their own and how you should ask where they come from before you get them so you don't get one that dies on you.... good lord....
You know how when you have something on your mind - everytime you turn around there IT is... yeah... that's what is happenening to me.
And I'm sad cuz I was doing some number crunching the day before yesterday and it WOULD be cheaper for me to stay in the dorms (since I've been there so long I get whatever the lowest price is)... I might even be able to do it without getting a second job.
But that's not what I really want. I want to move off campus. I want a place of my own. I want a dog (did ya pick up on that?) and I don't want to live in a box anymore. But I don't particularly want to get another job.
/ponder
I have lots of time to obsess about this (and lord knows I do obsess)... and explore my options... yet again I am blessed with options and find myself grumping about them. ugh! Sometimes I feel like I am so ungrateful.
/sigh
BAH!
Anywhooooo........
Getting close to THAT TIME! Need to pack this puppy (er my computer) up and catch my flight home Home HOME!!!!!
Sings:I'll be hOOOOOOme for the holidays....
BLOODY HELL. Sitting next to a lady with a cute lil mini doberman and I've seen 3 other lil doggies in the airport today AND NOW they have a bit on CNN bout them as xmas presents. Something bout bunch of dogs coming in from Mexico for really cheap - but they are too sick to make it on their own and how you should ask where they come from before you get them so you don't get one that dies on you.... good lord....
You know how when you have something on your mind - everytime you turn around there IT is... yeah... that's what is happenening to me.
And I'm sad cuz I was doing some number crunching the day before yesterday and it WOULD be cheaper for me to stay in the dorms (since I've been there so long I get whatever the lowest price is)... I might even be able to do it without getting a second job.
But that's not what I really want. I want to move off campus. I want a place of my own. I want a dog (did ya pick up on that?) and I don't want to live in a box anymore. But I don't particularly want to get another job.
/ponder
I have lots of time to obsess about this (and lord knows I do obsess)... and explore my options... yet again I am blessed with options and find myself grumping about them. ugh! Sometimes I feel like I am so ungrateful.
/sigh
BAH!
Anywhooooo........
Getting close to THAT TIME! Need to pack this puppy (er my computer) up and catch my flight home Home HOME!!!!!
Sings:I'll be hOOOOOOme for the holidays....
Monday, December 19, 2005
Describing Aspen E Tall As A Tree
For the first time I wrote something in the description box for my blog.
A life in boxes...
It may not stay, but it is how I feel right now.
I just realized that the cliche is true for me - I live in a box (dorm room), I work in a box (office - no windows), and I even drive a box (Honda Element).
The only one of those I actually enjoy is my car.
1 out of 3 isn't that bad.... is it?
A life in boxes...
It may not stay, but it is how I feel right now.
I just realized that the cliche is true for me - I live in a box (dorm room), I work in a box (office - no windows), and I even drive a box (Honda Element).
The only one of those I actually enjoy is my car.
1 out of 3 isn't that bad.... is it?
Sunday, December 18, 2005
Round the rough and rugged rocks the ragged rascal rudely ran...
A year ago today my grandfather died (mom's dad).
A year ago tomorrow I came back from New Zealand.
How is that possible?
Early yesterday morning Queenie passed away. She belonged to Aya's uncle, then her mom, and I semi-adopted her a few years ago. And now she is gone...
Death is everywhere.
Ugh looking up that picture... first time since I found out....
/sigh
Such a sweet and happy puppy.
I wrote this after my first grandfather passed away last year and I used it in my blog again after my second grandfather passed away... but it's the best I can come to describing how I feel when I am grieving....
I've been lying in bed thinking about grief. It's an odd thing, extremely painful and yet you can't touch it or even point it out. There's no miracle pill to get rid of the pain, no limb to chop off, there's nothing inside of you they can cut out. It's buried deep inside of you, somewhere around the heart-lungs-throat region. In my experience (17 years) it never goes away fully - it's like a chronic scab - it heals over partially, but if it gets bumped hard enough it flows again. An intangible wound. I don't know if that makes sense, but it's the best I can do at 1:20 am.
A year ago tomorrow I came back from New Zealand.
How is that possible?
Early yesterday morning Queenie passed away. She belonged to Aya's uncle, then her mom, and I semi-adopted her a few years ago. And now she is gone...
Death is everywhere.
Ugh looking up that picture... first time since I found out....
/sigh
Such a sweet and happy puppy.
I wrote this after my first grandfather passed away last year and I used it in my blog again after my second grandfather passed away... but it's the best I can come to describing how I feel when I am grieving....
I've been lying in bed thinking about grief. It's an odd thing, extremely painful and yet you can't touch it or even point it out. There's no miracle pill to get rid of the pain, no limb to chop off, there's nothing inside of you they can cut out. It's buried deep inside of you, somewhere around the heart-lungs-throat region. In my experience (17 years) it never goes away fully - it's like a chronic scab - it heals over partially, but if it gets bumped hard enough it flows again. An intangible wound. I don't know if that makes sense, but it's the best I can do at 1:20 am.
Friday, December 16, 2005
The Power of Blogger Compels Me
I'm at the library visiting Aya and before I came here I drove through a certain fast-food chain and ordered a burrito. Not wanting to break the sacred law of the library I ate my dinner while sitting in my car. As I unwrapped my burrito I was struck by a series of memories: whenever I would come home with something like this my Jake would run up to me with his cute little black nose sniffing the air. I'd talk to him and ask him if he'd been a good boy, tempting him with my yummy treats. I'd get all comfortable in my room and then I would break off the top part of the burrito-(you know, the part that's just tortilla), I would tear it into little pieces and ration it out to him as I ate. I guess you could say we had lunch/dinner together. He also loved french fries and any tortilla or roll (especially Grandy's rolls).
He was a funny little guy. When I'd say no more and show him my hands he knew he was done.
Anywho... I totally felt compelled to blog about that. What does that say about me? About my blogging?
Oh and while I was getting my hair - repaired - yesterday I was flipping through a magazine and there was an article about women bloggers... interesting...
He was a funny little guy. When I'd say no more and show him my hands he knew he was done.
Anywho... I totally felt compelled to blog about that. What does that say about me? About my blogging?
Oh and while I was getting my hair - repaired - yesterday I was flipping through a magazine and there was an article about women bloggers... interesting...
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Auburn reigns supreme!
THANK GOODNESS!
Aya and I both got our hair fiasco's fixed today.
I'm back to my normal reddish-brown /happy sigh.
This is the only evidence that remains of that nightmare....
It's hard to tell because I took it with my cell phone camera = not very good pic, but trust me blonde hair with my rosey cheeks = YUCK.
Aya and I both got our hair fiasco's fixed today.
I'm back to my normal reddish-brown /happy sigh.
This is the only evidence that remains of that nightmare....
It's hard to tell because I took it with my cell phone camera = not very good pic, but trust me blonde hair with my rosey cheeks = YUCK.
Posting pics cuz I can't sleep...
Click for larger image:
From my delay in the twin cities over Thanksgiving break. This is looking out over the center of the Mall of America - Camp Snoopy (like a mini-six flags for younger kids).
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This is a rooster which was placed outside of a local restraunt this summer during some rennovations... and now he's all festive...
/chuckle
From my delay in the twin cities over Thanksgiving break. This is looking out over the center of the Mall of America - Camp Snoopy (like a mini-six flags for younger kids).
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This is a rooster which was placed outside of a local restraunt this summer during some rennovations... and now he's all festive...
/chuckle
Do they have more fun?
/sniffle
I...
I'm...
I'm BLONDE!
I asked the girl to do the same thing that had been done before, because my roots were showing a bit and you could see where the highlights started... simple enough... I was standing in front of her for craps sake.
She says sure, no problem...
Next thing I know... I've turned into Marilyn Monroe.
No offense to the blondes of the world, but it's not for me. I like to stick with pretty near my natural hair color - auburny-brown.
/sigh
It could be WORSE.... Poor Aya, I didn't realize how bad it was until after she got under the lady's shears :(
/sigh
We've had some bad hair fiasco's together, but this one might top them all.
I...
I'm...
I'm BLONDE!
I asked the girl to do the same thing that had been done before, because my roots were showing a bit and you could see where the highlights started... simple enough... I was standing in front of her for craps sake.
She says sure, no problem...
Next thing I know... I've turned into Marilyn Monroe.
No offense to the blondes of the world, but it's not for me. I like to stick with pretty near my natural hair color - auburny-brown.
/sigh
It could be WORSE.... Poor Aya, I didn't realize how bad it was until after she got under the lady's shears :(
/sigh
We've had some bad hair fiasco's together, but this one might top them all.
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Almost Done...
I'm cooking dinner for my floor tonight (last floor activity this year).
I'm getting a haircut tomorrow afternoon - and hopefully seeing King Kong...
I've got a mini-presentation Thursday night.
And that's it.
Seriously.
I have been so freaking stressed for the last month - worrying about my job and my living situation, being sad about Jakester, stressing about the "big one" and the other smaller paper and the presentation I did today... and now it's all over (almost - all the big stuff anyway).
You know that odd feeling you get when you expect to feel relieved but you aren't? That indescrible sensation... It's somewhere between just wanting to crawl into bed and sleep for a week and that nagging sensation that you've got something important to do still... Yeah, that's how I feel right now.
I hate that feeling.
It's frustrating and a major let-down because I was hoping to feel carefree (an entire week earlier than my peers).
Maybe I will reach that feeling after Thursday - when all my academic obligations are fulfilled, my last floor activity is over and my room has been thoroughly picked up and cleaned (UGH does it need it).
I'm getting a haircut tomorrow afternoon - and hopefully seeing King Kong...
I've got a mini-presentation Thursday night.
And that's it.
Seriously.
I have been so freaking stressed for the last month - worrying about my job and my living situation, being sad about Jakester, stressing about the "big one" and the other smaller paper and the presentation I did today... and now it's all over (almost - all the big stuff anyway).
You know that odd feeling you get when you expect to feel relieved but you aren't? That indescrible sensation... It's somewhere between just wanting to crawl into bed and sleep for a week and that nagging sensation that you've got something important to do still... Yeah, that's how I feel right now.
I hate that feeling.
It's frustrating and a major let-down because I was hoping to feel carefree (an entire week earlier than my peers).
Maybe I will reach that feeling after Thursday - when all my academic obligations are fulfilled, my last floor activity is over and my room has been thoroughly picked up and cleaned (UGH does it need it).
Monday, December 12, 2005
Ponderings and Findings
I found a neat new blog, but I need to investigate it further... I just saw lots of fiber, kitties, and some funny stuff...
Really excited cuz apparently there is a ring for spinners - (spinning wheel not the dj) - and I joined that. Guess I'll have to start talking bout my fibering more now.
Sidenote:
How can someone be so full of themself and shite at the same time? I wouldn't think there would be room.... guess I'll chock it up to the old "Anything is possible."
/pat on back
I finished my *BIG* paper and turned it in this morning.
/huge sigh of relief
Working on my presentation for tomorrow, then another small presentation Thursday night and I am DONE. Makes up for all the stress I've had the last month or so.
hehehe It's freaking awesome!!!
Too bad I can't go home right away, gotta do the RA thing and stay til the 21st (which is actually a day earlier than I'm sposed to leave shhhhhh).
Really excited cuz apparently there is a ring for spinners - (spinning wheel not the dj) - and I joined that. Guess I'll have to start talking bout my fibering more now.
Sidenote:
How can someone be so full of themself and shite at the same time? I wouldn't think there would be room.... guess I'll chock it up to the old "Anything is possible."
/pat on back
I finished my *BIG* paper and turned it in this morning.
/huge sigh of relief
Working on my presentation for tomorrow, then another small presentation Thursday night and I am DONE. Makes up for all the stress I've had the last month or so.
hehehe It's freaking awesome!!!
Too bad I can't go home right away, gotta do the RA thing and stay til the 21st (which is actually a day earlier than I'm sposed to leave shhhhhh).
Sunday, December 11, 2005
Chronicles...
I took a brief break Friday afternoon to see The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe. *cough* filmed in NZ *cough* At least partially :) It was pretty good. I'm in the prossess of re-reading the entire series, but from memory it was pretty accurate (though they added several humorous elements).
Another movie coming out soon, which was filmed when I was there, is King Kong. I'm realllllllly looking forward to this one. I'm actually a bit skeptical about it, but that doesn't stop me from getting all googledy-eyed when I see a preview ;) And the home page for the movie is freaking awesome. I'll definitely be there on Wednesday to see it!
I'm cruising right along on my "big" paper. There was a time when I couldn't imagine coming up with 4 or 5 pages, much less 15-20 pages. Now, I have eleven pages and a two-page bibliography. And no it's not ALL quotes!
I definitely am not meant to be an English major. I know Aya has to pump papers out on a regular basis and this is only the first one I've had to do all semester.... and it's the largest one I've ever had to write. Quite frankly, it's been torture. I was sitting there at the library wallowing in self pitty and Aya kept saying, "You can do it. You'll be fine." I somewhat believed her.
It has been a learning experience though: I much prefer presentations and projects to papers.
Of course I'm taking an online Education class next semester which is all writing based, with several good-sized papers.
heh heh heh
Figures.
Listening to Christmas music at the moment and gazing at my (miniature) lit Christmas tree. I could do that all day, but I must get this paper done!
Happy weekend everyone!
Another movie coming out soon, which was filmed when I was there, is King Kong. I'm realllllllly looking forward to this one. I'm actually a bit skeptical about it, but that doesn't stop me from getting all googledy-eyed when I see a preview ;) And the home page for the movie is freaking awesome. I'll definitely be there on Wednesday to see it!
I'm cruising right along on my "big" paper. There was a time when I couldn't imagine coming up with 4 or 5 pages, much less 15-20 pages. Now, I have eleven pages and a two-page bibliography. And no it's not ALL quotes!
I definitely am not meant to be an English major. I know Aya has to pump papers out on a regular basis and this is only the first one I've had to do all semester.... and it's the largest one I've ever had to write. Quite frankly, it's been torture. I was sitting there at the library wallowing in self pitty and Aya kept saying, "You can do it. You'll be fine." I somewhat believed her.
It has been a learning experience though: I much prefer presentations and projects to papers.
Of course I'm taking an online Education class next semester which is all writing based, with several good-sized papers.
heh heh heh
Figures.
Listening to Christmas music at the moment and gazing at my (miniature) lit Christmas tree. I could do that all day, but I must get this paper done!
Happy weekend everyone!
Friday, December 09, 2005
The verdict is in...
Let me break down the fear that has taken over my life for the past three weeks....
Week before Thanksgiving - my RA boss says there is a possibility that I might have to give up one of my jobs (maybe starting Spring semester or hopefully next Fall)
Either the RA (paying for my place to live) or the GA (paying for my school & bills)
My birthday (Friday before Thanksgiving) my boss tells me that the powers-that-be have decided I *DO* have to pick one. Obviously I would have to give up the RA job because the benefits are less. But I love my RA job, the people I work with, and I'd have to move before winter break.
I spent the majority of my birthday drafting a letter of appeal - to let me keep both jobs through the end of the year. (Pointing out that I had been informed at the beginning of the year that there was no problem with me having both positions (I knew this already because Aya had done it for two years and someone else I knew had done it before her) I thought this was a reasonable request, to close out the school year, as promised at the beginning of the school year, with the understanding I would have to pick one or the other for next Fall.
Yesterday - after waiting (semi)patiently for 3 weeks I call the office in charge of making the decision and learn about the letter.
Today at 2pm I called back and the lady took pity on me (they still needed one more signature on the letter) she must have heard the fear/paranoia/exhaustion/hope in my voice. She told me they had decided to let me keep both jobs through the end of this school year, but there is something about taxes... I dunno, I'll find that out when I get the letter. I might have to pay some? (no clue)
So yeah... I don't have to pack and move within the next week! I get to keep both jobs for one more semester! I don't have to worry about finding the funds to pay for where I'm living!
/cheer
/relief
And with all of this shake-up I've also made a decision. I knew that no matter what I would have to find other living arrangements for the Fall semester, so I'm going to start looking for a place to live (this summer) where I can have a DOGGGGY!!!! /bounce
This thought occurred to me before my baby passed away, and now that he's gone I feel this incredible longing to have a puppy. I NEED one. I WANT one. As long as I can find an affordable place to live that allows one (Darn real-life) I will go adopt one from the pound/humane society this summer.
/sigh of relief
I get to keep both of my jobs til the end of the year!
And I get to have a PUPPY!
/cheer
Week before Thanksgiving - my RA boss says there is a possibility that I might have to give up one of my jobs (maybe starting Spring semester or hopefully next Fall)
Either the RA (paying for my place to live) or the GA (paying for my school & bills)
My birthday (Friday before Thanksgiving) my boss tells me that the powers-that-be have decided I *DO* have to pick one. Obviously I would have to give up the RA job because the benefits are less. But I love my RA job, the people I work with, and I'd have to move before winter break.
I spent the majority of my birthday drafting a letter of appeal - to let me keep both jobs through the end of the year. (Pointing out that I had been informed at the beginning of the year that there was no problem with me having both positions (I knew this already because Aya had done it for two years and someone else I knew had done it before her) I thought this was a reasonable request, to close out the school year, as promised at the beginning of the school year, with the understanding I would have to pick one or the other for next Fall.
Yesterday - after waiting (semi)patiently for 3 weeks I call the office in charge of making the decision and learn about the letter.
Today at 2pm I called back and the lady took pity on me (they still needed one more signature on the letter) she must have heard the fear/paranoia/exhaustion/hope in my voice. She told me they had decided to let me keep both jobs through the end of this school year, but there is something about taxes... I dunno, I'll find that out when I get the letter. I might have to pay some? (no clue)
So yeah... I don't have to pack and move within the next week! I get to keep both jobs for one more semester! I don't have to worry about finding the funds to pay for where I'm living!
/cheer
/relief
And with all of this shake-up I've also made a decision. I knew that no matter what I would have to find other living arrangements for the Fall semester, so I'm going to start looking for a place to live (this summer) where I can have a DOGGGGY!!!! /bounce
This thought occurred to me before my baby passed away, and now that he's gone I feel this incredible longing to have a puppy. I NEED one. I WANT one. As long as I can find an affordable place to live that allows one (Darn real-life) I will go adopt one from the pound/humane society this summer.
/sigh of relief
I get to keep both of my jobs til the end of the year!
And I get to have a PUPPY!
/cheer
Thursday, December 08, 2005
If patience were the only virtue...
I would have none.
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I don't really have anything to blog about just now. I'm sitting in the library at 11:25 pm, waiting for Aya to close the library down. I've been reading and reading and reading (my eyes are tired). I'm trying to get enough information and ideas for my big paper. I'm so intimidated by the number = "15-20 pages", that my brain is permanently locked in a circular pattern. I can't come up with enough stuff to fill that many pages. Obviously I have to, but EEEEP. It's really just 5 pages a day. This has taught me one thing, I am definitely not meant to be an English major. I'll be sticking with Education (Though I'll still take the English classes related to technology).
Heh... I did have something to blog about.
Maybe there is always something to blog about.
I could go to google and type in the first word that came to my mind and be inspired for a blog post.
/ponder
I wonder if I can work that into something, somewhere in the future.
Thesis!
/chuckle
jk
It feels much later than it is. I need to get some sleep so I can get up in the morning and get to work (and not stress about that stupid letter that STILL hasn't come /grumble).
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I don't really have anything to blog about just now. I'm sitting in the library at 11:25 pm, waiting for Aya to close the library down. I've been reading and reading and reading (my eyes are tired). I'm trying to get enough information and ideas for my big paper. I'm so intimidated by the number = "15-20 pages", that my brain is permanently locked in a circular pattern. I can't come up with enough stuff to fill that many pages. Obviously I have to, but EEEEP. It's really just 5 pages a day. This has taught me one thing, I am definitely not meant to be an English major. I'll be sticking with Education (Though I'll still take the English classes related to technology).
Heh... I did have something to blog about.
Maybe there is always something to blog about.
I could go to google and type in the first word that came to my mind and be inspired for a blog post.
/ponder
I wonder if I can work that into something, somewhere in the future.
Thesis!
/chuckle
jk
It feels much later than it is. I need to get some sleep so I can get up in the morning and get to work (and not stress about that stupid letter that STILL hasn't come /grumble).
A letter?!?!
That big news... they're sending me a letter "sometime this afternoon or tomorrow."
A letter.
It's coming from THIS campus.
I had them on the phone.
But...
They're sending me a letter.
"Please Mister Postman, look and see
If there's a letter in your bag for me
(Please, Please Mister Postman)
Why's it takin' such a long time...."
do be do be do wop wop....
A letter.
It's coming from THIS campus.
I had them on the phone.
But...
They're sending me a letter.
"Please Mister Postman, look and see
If there's a letter in your bag for me
(Please, Please Mister Postman)
Why's it takin' such a long time...."
do be do be do wop wop....
Monday, December 05, 2005
We all must do things which...
Scare us.
Only my second attempt at sledding, the first being a 9ft hill back in Texas, on one of the rare occasions we got enough snow to do such a thing.
Terrifyingly fun.
______________
Are a little bit crazy.
Staff retreat for Res Life this past weekend. We went to this fancy resort place and got a lovely cabin. (Same place we went 2 years ago when I was an RA)
Fun was had and I jumped in the swimming pool, fully clothed. Still not exactly sure why, but like I say... Craziness is key.
_____________
Intimidate us.
The heat is on, big paper (20 pages) due next Monday. I'm not a big paper writer, I've never had to write many of them, and certainly none this large.
I've also got a presentation coming up and another paper due next Wednesday.
I'm tired of reading already so I'm procrastinating by blogging. Huh... I wonder what the ratio proportion of procrastinators is to bloggers...
/ponder
_____________
And btw: Congratulations to Aya's cousin who just had twin girls on Saturday night :)
Only my second attempt at sledding, the first being a 9ft hill back in Texas, on one of the rare occasions we got enough snow to do such a thing.
Terrifyingly fun.
______________
Are a little bit crazy.
Staff retreat for Res Life this past weekend. We went to this fancy resort place and got a lovely cabin. (Same place we went 2 years ago when I was an RA)
Fun was had and I jumped in the swimming pool, fully clothed. Still not exactly sure why, but like I say... Craziness is key.
_____________
Intimidate us.
The heat is on, big paper (20 pages) due next Monday. I'm not a big paper writer, I've never had to write many of them, and certainly none this large.
I've also got a presentation coming up and another paper due next Wednesday.
I'm tired of reading already so I'm procrastinating by blogging. Huh... I wonder what the ratio proportion of procrastinators is to bloggers...
/ponder
_____________
And btw: Congratulations to Aya's cousin who just had twin girls on Saturday night :)
Friday, December 02, 2005
Puppy Power!
Is it strange that I reallllllly want to find a place to live where I can have a dog?
I was thinking about this before I lost my baby Jake, knowing I couldn't take him from his life in Texas and bring him to this frozen tundra. After his passing I want it even more. I miss having a little buddy to run errands with, snuggle up with, play with... and I know there will never be another Jake, but there could be another dog. Another four-legged friend. Another... companion.
Fantasizes...
Should I get a pure bred? Or another mutt... love those heinz 57's. I should go to the pound or humane society or find a stray... find one that really needs me. I should find one I have an instant connection to, like Jakester.
I'll never forget the first time I saw him. The pet store next to my parents shop was having a Humane Society Adoption Day. A little boy was holding him under his front arms, the poor dog was dangling about and the mom was yelling at her son to hold him properly. I was in the mindset that I HAD to have a kitten, but my dad suggested this little dog in a kennel (the same dangly one I'd seen earlier). The lady warned us that he was very skittish so we took him next door to my parents shop. She opened the kennel door and he peeked out at us. My parents stayed far away and the woman hid behind the kennel. I called to him, coaxing him out of his safe little box. He came over to me, shivering slightly. I put my hands on him and spoke soft words of comfort and that was it. I was smitten and he had found a trustworthy human. Someone who would never let anything bad happen to him. It took him over a week to come to my mom and years (literally) before he would come to my dad without shivering uncontrollably. He had been abused before he came to us. Horribly abused, we assume by a man. He never liked sitting in laps and he was always afraid of men, cowering behind me whenever one came in the room. Yet he was not a coward. He scared the living daylights out of me one time when a cat that we'd taken in (trying to find another home for it) hissed and spit at me - he chased it around the house barking and growling. Mom and I thought he was going to bite the cat - and were afraid the cat would shred him. He growled menacingly at anything he saw as a threat to me. He was scared of his own shadow, but he would have protected me at any cost.
(Hmmm.... digress much?)
Only dog I ever saw who loved to play Duck, Duck, Goose.
/smile
Silly puppy.
So yeah... I miss having a dog. I love cats, but if I had to pick one or the other it'd be a Dog. Hands down.
When I move out of the dorms I have to find a place where I can have a dog.
I was thinking about this before I lost my baby Jake, knowing I couldn't take him from his life in Texas and bring him to this frozen tundra. After his passing I want it even more. I miss having a little buddy to run errands with, snuggle up with, play with... and I know there will never be another Jake, but there could be another dog. Another four-legged friend. Another... companion.
Fantasizes...
Should I get a pure bred? Or another mutt... love those heinz 57's. I should go to the pound or humane society or find a stray... find one that really needs me. I should find one I have an instant connection to, like Jakester.
I'll never forget the first time I saw him. The pet store next to my parents shop was having a Humane Society Adoption Day. A little boy was holding him under his front arms, the poor dog was dangling about and the mom was yelling at her son to hold him properly. I was in the mindset that I HAD to have a kitten, but my dad suggested this little dog in a kennel (the same dangly one I'd seen earlier). The lady warned us that he was very skittish so we took him next door to my parents shop. She opened the kennel door and he peeked out at us. My parents stayed far away and the woman hid behind the kennel. I called to him, coaxing him out of his safe little box. He came over to me, shivering slightly. I put my hands on him and spoke soft words of comfort and that was it. I was smitten and he had found a trustworthy human. Someone who would never let anything bad happen to him. It took him over a week to come to my mom and years (literally) before he would come to my dad without shivering uncontrollably. He had been abused before he came to us. Horribly abused, we assume by a man. He never liked sitting in laps and he was always afraid of men, cowering behind me whenever one came in the room. Yet he was not a coward. He scared the living daylights out of me one time when a cat that we'd taken in (trying to find another home for it) hissed and spit at me - he chased it around the house barking and growling. Mom and I thought he was going to bite the cat - and were afraid the cat would shred him. He growled menacingly at anything he saw as a threat to me. He was scared of his own shadow, but he would have protected me at any cost.
(Hmmm.... digress much?)
Only dog I ever saw who loved to play Duck, Duck, Goose.
/smile
Silly puppy.
So yeah... I miss having a dog. I love cats, but if I had to pick one or the other it'd be a Dog. Hands down.
When I move out of the dorms I have to find a place where I can have a dog.
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
The Thanksgiving that Sucked
Well... Where do I start.
I'm still waiting to hear that life-changing news. The powers-that-be are 'working on it.' I got an update today and it's not sounding good.
I left last Tuesday for Texas. I got sick the day before I left and I only got worse while I was down there. I gave up and went to the Dr. who gave me some serious anti-biotics but I've used the last of it today and I'm still sick, though I am better than I was.
I did manage to have Thanksgiving dinner with my Mom's family and dinner on Saturday with my Aunt & Uncle on my Dad's side.
Friday was an unbelievably sad day. My sweet baby Jake - and she starts tearing up - who lived to the ripe old age of 17... I had him put to sleep on Friday. That sweet puppy was with me through some good times and some really bad times - He was my constant companion, and for a time he was my best and only friend. Whenever I was home he would give me a guilt trip the first day and then he'd let up and be by my side again. I always felt horribly guilty when I had to leave him at the end of the holidays. A piece of my heart broke off. I felt it shatter when I made the decision to do it. My parents were going to wait until I left, I didn't know they'd already made the decision. I told them I thought it was time and that I wanted to be there for him. My Dad said he'd take care of it, but I needed to be there for him and I'm really glad I could be there for him to the end, because he was always there for me.
Ugh. I can barely remember what my life was like without him. I was 10 when I got him and it's been 17 years....
Silly puppy!
I'll love him forever.
I also had to begin saying goodbye to another friend... my home. My parents bought a new home this past summer and moved all the stuff to the new house the weekend before I came down. I can't describe how wierd it was to see all my stuff in a different house... but not as wierd as it was to walk into my home and find it virtually empty. Before I moved up here I'd only ever lived in that house. The new house is REALLY nice and my new room is almost 4 times the size of my old one and it's BEAUTIFUL purple! (I got to pick it out)
Lesee....
I flew out of Texas on Monday morning, only to find myself stranded in the cities, alone, sick, and without my luggage. Nasty ice storm up north = airport closings. I was stuck there for two days, making my way back up here today.
Overall, I'm just really glad to be back, though I could have used more of a vacation. This one was too stressful and way too emotional for my liking. Hope Christmas goes smoother.
*edit*Oh, and then there was the 25 minutes I spent scraping the ice off my car, after the heater had melted it some.
I'm still waiting to hear that life-changing news. The powers-that-be are 'working on it.' I got an update today and it's not sounding good.
I left last Tuesday for Texas. I got sick the day before I left and I only got worse while I was down there. I gave up and went to the Dr. who gave me some serious anti-biotics but I've used the last of it today and I'm still sick, though I am better than I was.
I did manage to have Thanksgiving dinner with my Mom's family and dinner on Saturday with my Aunt & Uncle on my Dad's side.
Friday was an unbelievably sad day. My sweet baby Jake - and she starts tearing up - who lived to the ripe old age of 17... I had him put to sleep on Friday. That sweet puppy was with me through some good times and some really bad times - He was my constant companion, and for a time he was my best and only friend. Whenever I was home he would give me a guilt trip the first day and then he'd let up and be by my side again. I always felt horribly guilty when I had to leave him at the end of the holidays. A piece of my heart broke off. I felt it shatter when I made the decision to do it. My parents were going to wait until I left, I didn't know they'd already made the decision. I told them I thought it was time and that I wanted to be there for him. My Dad said he'd take care of it, but I needed to be there for him and I'm really glad I could be there for him to the end, because he was always there for me.
Ugh. I can barely remember what my life was like without him. I was 10 when I got him and it's been 17 years....
Silly puppy!
I'll love him forever.
I also had to begin saying goodbye to another friend... my home. My parents bought a new home this past summer and moved all the stuff to the new house the weekend before I came down. I can't describe how wierd it was to see all my stuff in a different house... but not as wierd as it was to walk into my home and find it virtually empty. Before I moved up here I'd only ever lived in that house. The new house is REALLY nice and my new room is almost 4 times the size of my old one and it's BEAUTIFUL purple! (I got to pick it out)
Lesee....
I flew out of Texas on Monday morning, only to find myself stranded in the cities, alone, sick, and without my luggage. Nasty ice storm up north = airport closings. I was stuck there for two days, making my way back up here today.
Overall, I'm just really glad to be back, though I could have used more of a vacation. This one was too stressful and way too emotional for my liking. Hope Christmas goes smoother.
*edit*Oh, and then there was the 25 minutes I spent scraping the ice off my car, after the heater had melted it some.
Monday, November 21, 2005
Saturday, November 19, 2005
Another year older and only slightly more bruised
Thanks for all the birthday wishes, minus Froyd ;)
Got to see HP twice, once at the 12:01am showing and once at the 4:30pm showing. Much easier to process in the afternoon. LOTS of stuff coming at you really FAST. Not sure how I would be able to follow it unles I had read the books, but other people got it. I think reading the books just gives you so much more insight into what the little things mean - and this was all I could think about the first time I saw it - they skipped that, that person didn't do/say that, that's right on, what's next?.... which made the second time I watched it much easier, because I knew what was coming and I was able to enjoy it for what it was. Not sure if that makes any sense....
I had a fun dinner at Applebee's with some friends, though I felt bad for our poor waiter - not that we were a rowdy bunch, it's just there were quite a few of us and I think big groups must suck for waiters/waitresses.
Aya got me a boogie-snow-board-thingy. I think she's trying to kill me.... or maybe she's just found something she really loves and is trying to get her best friend to enjoy it with her. Or maybe she's had enough of me, wants me gone, knows what a klutz I am, and figures this is the fastest way ;)
Cool looking board game from D... looking forward to giving it a spin... *cough*hint*Aya*cough*
HP and Applebee's were the highlights of my day. The rest of my day sucked though. I received some rather bad news (I'd say very bad - but nobody died or got hurt). Spent the majority of the day writing a letter to appeal a decision which has been made. BAH! Freaking sucks. I'm going to wait until I find out the decision of the appeal before I share the details. But I will say if they say no my life will be changing.
BAH-ity-BAH-BAH-BAH
/sigh
Got to see HP twice, once at the 12:01am showing and once at the 4:30pm showing. Much easier to process in the afternoon. LOTS of stuff coming at you really FAST. Not sure how I would be able to follow it unles I had read the books, but other people got it. I think reading the books just gives you so much more insight into what the little things mean - and this was all I could think about the first time I saw it - they skipped that, that person didn't do/say that, that's right on, what's next?.... which made the second time I watched it much easier, because I knew what was coming and I was able to enjoy it for what it was. Not sure if that makes any sense....
I had a fun dinner at Applebee's with some friends, though I felt bad for our poor waiter - not that we were a rowdy bunch, it's just there were quite a few of us and I think big groups must suck for waiters/waitresses.
Aya got me a boogie-snow-board-thingy. I think she's trying to kill me.... or maybe she's just found something she really loves and is trying to get her best friend to enjoy it with her. Or maybe she's had enough of me, wants me gone, knows what a klutz I am, and figures this is the fastest way ;)
Cool looking board game from D... looking forward to giving it a spin... *cough*hint*Aya*cough*
HP and Applebee's were the highlights of my day. The rest of my day sucked though. I received some rather bad news (I'd say very bad - but nobody died or got hurt). Spent the majority of the day writing a letter to appeal a decision which has been made. BAH! Freaking sucks. I'm going to wait until I find out the decision of the appeal before I share the details. But I will say if they say no my life will be changing.
BAH-ity-BAH-BAH-BAH
/sigh
Friday, November 18, 2005
Twenty-seven, Twenty7, 20seven....oooo I like that one!
I am 20seven today.
That looks good right? Better than 27?
Bah
Screw it
I'm 27 today!
Happy Birthday Me!
And there's SNOW everywhere!
WOOT WOOT
That looks good right? Better than 27?
Bah
Screw it
I'm 27 today!
Happy Birthday Me!
And there's SNOW everywhere!
WOOT WOOT
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Ode to Snow
I love snow.
Snow loves me.
We're a happy family.
With a hug from me to it,
Don't you think it is the....
hmmmm....
That wouldn't exactly be a PG ending...
-----
HEHEHEHE I just checked Aya's blog and saw her 400th post... checked mine and realized that THIS was my 400th post....
rofl....
What are the chances?
Seriously though... we're a little TOO similar sometimes ;)
Snow loves me.
We're a happy family.
With a hug from me to it,
Don't you think it is the....
hmmmm....
That wouldn't exactly be a PG ending...
-----
HEHEHEHE I just checked Aya's blog and saw her 400th post... checked mine and realized that THIS was my 400th post....
rofl....
What are the chances?
Seriously though... we're a little TOO similar sometimes ;)
Signs that winter is FINALLY here!
Snow.
I've broken out my hat and mittens.
Snow.
The Scr-r-r-r-r-aping of ice off car windows.
Snow.
The ground is covered in a lovely white blanket.
Snow.
A *crunch* *crunch* *crunch* sound follows me wherever I go.
Snow.
That stinging sensation of tiny, frozen particles smacking into my face.
Snow.
Wind howling at my window.
Snow.
Baby steps so I don't biff it.
Snow.
Oh... did I mention that I LOVE SNOW!?
*tee hee*
Slacker!!!
Wow I've turned into Aya... well... ok so I'm not quite THAT bad ;)
It's been a week.... What's happened in the last week...
I went bowling - just for fun - one night. Had lots of fun with that, I forgot what it was like to bowl without pressure. Not that there's any pressure on me when I bowl in league, outside of the pressure I put on myself.
Got a head start on some projects/presentations/papers which will be due... rather soon actually. Maybe not so much a head start then... hmmm... I mean most of them aren't due til the first full week in December, but when you figure next week is totally shot cuz I'm going home to help my parents move... yeah... it'll fly by! Eeep.... pressure! I feel it squeezing me down... I'm shrinking! hehe
K... so did I mention I've been in a wierd mood lately? Totally hyper at bowling on Sunday... oh bowling... *cringe* we're down to third place and we got beat down this week as well. LOL Granny's got game! The team we were playing beat us all 3 games and in overall points, the two women were these cute, smiley grandma types. But seriously, they kicked our collective hiney's and the guys were good too. hehehe Granny Bowlers!
To Do:
*Buy tickets for HP
*Call Res Life
*Pick up Mics
*WATCH HP *bounce*
*Pick up homecoming picture from HUPB
*Set up computers in 405
*Article for LC
*Wiki page for Presentation on Thursday
*On Duty Monday night
*ReDesign of WebPage for Tuesday
*Analysis of Photoblog
*Review PKD - begin Paper
*Finish - PKM
*Continue/Finish - KA
*Pack!
*Fly home Tuesday @ 1:05pm
It's been a week.... What's happened in the last week...
I went bowling - just for fun - one night. Had lots of fun with that, I forgot what it was like to bowl without pressure. Not that there's any pressure on me when I bowl in league, outside of the pressure I put on myself.
Got a head start on some projects/presentations/papers which will be due... rather soon actually. Maybe not so much a head start then... hmmm... I mean most of them aren't due til the first full week in December, but when you figure next week is totally shot cuz I'm going home to help my parents move... yeah... it'll fly by! Eeep.... pressure! I feel it squeezing me down... I'm shrinking! hehe
K... so did I mention I've been in a wierd mood lately? Totally hyper at bowling on Sunday... oh bowling... *cringe* we're down to third place and we got beat down this week as well. LOL Granny's got game! The team we were playing beat us all 3 games and in overall points, the two women were these cute, smiley grandma types. But seriously, they kicked our collective hiney's and the guys were good too. hehehe Granny Bowlers!
To Do:
*Buy tickets for HP
*Pick up Mics
*WATCH HP *bounce*
*Set up computers in 405
*Wiki page for Presentation on Thursday
*On Duty Monday night
*ReDesign of WebPage for Tuesday
*Analysis of Photoblog
*Review PKD - begin Paper
*Finish - PKM
*Continue/Finish - KA
*Pack!
*Fly home Tuesday @ 1:05pm
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Why was that again?
A 70+ year old woman has her pinky chopped off for a $10 ring, just one of three such incidents (probably connected).
A woman is stuffed in her trunk and almost murdered, gets away by shear luck.
A man accused of killing 4 family members.
Oh. That's right.
This is why i don't watch the news anymore.
A woman is stuffed in her trunk and almost murdered, gets away by shear luck.
A man accused of killing 4 family members.
Oh. That's right.
This is why i don't watch the news anymore.
Monday, November 07, 2005
Go Grease Lightnin & Run Bambi Run!
Busy weekend. Drove 4 hours to see the musical Grease, starring one of Aya's cousins. I love the musical, so I fully enjoyed myself. Aya, D, Aya's Cousin, and I all rode down together and we kept ourselves entertained for 8 hours of driving. Visited with Aya's family and such.
On the way back, yesterday, I saw 45 dead deer and only 3 of them were road kill.
ish... yuck... ish...
Remind me not to drive around MN during hunting season again.
I didn't see anything for the first hour and then all of a sudden I saw a bloody gut facing me from the oncoming traffic and then I couldn't help but notice all the others. 42 hunter's kills, and that's just what I could see. (I've never seen so much hunters orange either.)
Apparently I contradict myself. I was having a discussion with some male friends last night... I understand the need to hunt - lower number of deer, cheap meat, etc. However, I personally don't want to go out and hunt and it makes me a little sad to see dead animals, whether it's roadkill or death-by-hunter. I certainly don't enjoy seeing dead animals or pieces of animals as decoration/trophies. Yes I eat meat, no I'm not against killing of animals for survival. But.. I dunno.. I would never kill something unless I was starving to death and I needed it to survive... or if it ran in front of my car. The taking of another life, animal or not, is a big deal to me. And yes, I've heard of the horrid treatment of the animals we eat...
/sigh
Whatever.
I have no intention of going out and shooting a deer, duck, goose, bear, person, etc.
Period.
On the way back, yesterday, I saw 45 dead deer and only 3 of them were road kill.
ish... yuck... ish...
Remind me not to drive around MN during hunting season again.
I didn't see anything for the first hour and then all of a sudden I saw a bloody gut facing me from the oncoming traffic and then I couldn't help but notice all the others. 42 hunter's kills, and that's just what I could see. (I've never seen so much hunters orange either.)
Apparently I contradict myself. I was having a discussion with some male friends last night... I understand the need to hunt - lower number of deer, cheap meat, etc. However, I personally don't want to go out and hunt and it makes me a little sad to see dead animals, whether it's roadkill or death-by-hunter. I certainly don't enjoy seeing dead animals or pieces of animals as decoration/trophies. Yes I eat meat, no I'm not against killing of animals for survival. But.. I dunno.. I would never kill something unless I was starving to death and I needed it to survive... or if it ran in front of my car. The taking of another life, animal or not, is a big deal to me. And yes, I've heard of the horrid treatment of the animals we eat...
/sigh
Whatever.
I have no intention of going out and shooting a deer, duck, goose, bear, person, etc.
Period.
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Dear Wicked Witch of the West,
You are an evil, conniving hag. You reek of hateful spite and your claws are non-retractable.
I wish you would control your temper and learn to bite your tongue.
Sincerely,
Aspen E
I wish you would control your temper and learn to bite your tongue.
Sincerely,
Aspen E
Monday, October 31, 2005
Saturday, October 29, 2005
Friday, October 28, 2005
PLUGS INC
OAK HAUNTED HOUSE
Monday, October 31st
5:30pm-9:30pm
Oak Hall Basement
$5 - regular admission
$3 - 12 and under/BSU student with ID
and afterwards...
LINDEN/BIRCH HALLOWEEN PARTY
9:00pm - whenever
Monday, October 31st
Linden 2nd Floor Lounge
Free Free Free
Snacks, Games, Costume Contest, Music, Pumpkin Carving Contest results...
FUN! FUN! FUN!
Monday, October 31st
5:30pm-9:30pm
Oak Hall Basement
$5 - regular admission
$3 - 12 and under/BSU student with ID
and afterwards...
LINDEN/BIRCH HALLOWEEN PARTY
9:00pm - whenever
Monday, October 31st
Linden 2nd Floor Lounge
Free Free Free
Snacks, Games, Costume Contest, Music, Pumpkin Carving Contest results...
FUN! FUN! FUN!
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Out from his coffin, Drac's voice did ring
"Walker is my name and I am the same. Riddley Walker. Walking my riddels where ever theyve took me and walking them now on this paper the same." Riddley Walker by Russell Hoban
Some quotes stay with you, and this is one that's stuck for me.
It's taking me forever to read this book... here's the reason:
"He dint say no moren that. The crowd 1/2 of them larft out and 1/2 of them syd deap."
He didn't say more than that. Half the crowd laughed out loud and the other half sighed deeply.
Hoban succeeded in making the reader slow down and process what he wrote.
I'm enjoying the book and it's the first one I've read written in a different dialect, but it's definitely a challenge.
Some quotes stay with you, and this is one that's stuck for me.
It's taking me forever to read this book... here's the reason:
"He dint say no moren that. The crowd 1/2 of them larft out and 1/2 of them syd deap."
He didn't say more than that. Half the crowd laughed out loud and the other half sighed deeply.
Hoban succeeded in making the reader slow down and process what he wrote.
I'm enjoying the book and it's the first one I've read written in a different dialect, but it's definitely a challenge.
To the master bedroom where the vampires feast
What do you do when someone you thought you knew, turns out to be someone else? Someone you've always considered a caring friend... What do you do when your friendship deteriorates to harsh words? When suddenly you find yourself pushing buttons before you realize they're there? When your buttons are being pushed and you can't think rationally?
Happy Birthday Chris
Happy Birthday Ashley
Happy Birthday Loralyn
Happy Birthday Jo
Happy Birthday Steve
I know 5 people with birthdays this week. 5 out of 7 days this week.
What are the chances?
You are Kermit the Frog.
You are reliable, responsible and caring. And you
have a habit of waving your arms about
maniacally.
FAVORITE EXPRESSIONS:
"Hi ho!" "Yaaay!" and
"Sheesh!"
FAVORITE MOVIE:
"How Green Was My Mother"
LAST BOOK READ:
"Surfin' the Webfoot: A Frog's Guide to the
Internet"
HOBBIES:
Sitting in the swamp playing banjo.
QUOTE:
"Hmm, my banjo is wet."
What Muppet are you?
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Happy Birthday Chris
Happy Birthday Ashley
Happy Birthday Loralyn
Happy Birthday Jo
Happy Birthday Steve
I know 5 people with birthdays this week. 5 out of 7 days this week.
What are the chances?
You are Kermit the Frog.
You are reliable, responsible and caring. And you
have a habit of waving your arms about
maniacally.
FAVORITE EXPRESSIONS:
"Hi ho!" "Yaaay!" and
"Sheesh!"
FAVORITE MOVIE:
"How Green Was My Mother"
LAST BOOK READ:
"Surfin' the Webfoot: A Frog's Guide to the
Internet"
HOBBIES:
Sitting in the swamp playing banjo.
QUOTE:
"Hmm, my banjo is wet."
What Muppet are you?
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Tuesday, October 25, 2005
From my laboratory in the castle east...
I'm looking into schools where I can get a PhD in Education or English. So far the best I've found is a degree in Adult and Higher Education from Montana State University in Bozeman, MT.
/love Montana
/fear getting PhD
Hummm...
PhD = another 3 years (minimum) + learning a new language = Eeeep!
But I want to teach at the University level - this is something, which becomes abundantly clearer every day – and therefore I must have a PhD. The good news is I might be able to get a teaching fellowship/graduate position, where I would teach classes while taking some of my own. This is exciting because I really want to get into the classroom. I spoke to a professor about my future today and he gave me some great advice, helped me get my thoughts organized and such. :)
I have a couple of years to think about this (or at least another year), but I'm one of those crazy-planning people who has to know the who, what, where, when, why's and how's of everything. That's not to say my plans don't change a hundred times before I actually get there ;)
Things to do:
*Decide on class schedule (register Monday)
*Get car washed
*Follow up on portable proxima
*Wednesday - 10am meeting, 12pm meeting
*Set up computer for B
*Email csd about computers
*Ask about job for Spring semester for V
*Follow up on microphone
*Finish reading Riddley Walker
*Type paper for LC (due Monday)
*Get goodies from Res Life
*Finish halloween dress for Monday
*Thursday - meet with V for Monday nights presentation
*Friday - buy goodies and decorations for Monday's Halloween Party
*Saturday - Tri-College RA Conference in Moorhead
*Sunday - bowling, set-up for party
*Monday - register, present, and set-up for party/contests
*Help Aya if I have time =0)
/love Montana
/fear getting PhD
Hummm...
PhD = another 3 years (minimum) + learning a new language = Eeeep!
But I want to teach at the University level - this is something, which becomes abundantly clearer every day – and therefore I must have a PhD. The good news is I might be able to get a teaching fellowship/graduate position, where I would teach classes while taking some of my own. This is exciting because I really want to get into the classroom. I spoke to a professor about my future today and he gave me some great advice, helped me get my thoughts organized and such. :)
I have a couple of years to think about this (or at least another year), but I'm one of those crazy-planning people who has to know the who, what, where, when, why's and how's of everything. That's not to say my plans don't change a hundred times before I actually get there ;)
Things to do:
*Ask about job for Spring semester for V
*Follow up on microphone
*Finish reading Riddley Walker
*Get goodies from Res Life
*Friday - buy goodies and decorations for Monday's Halloween Party
*Saturday - Tri-College RA Conference in Moorhead
*Sunday - bowling, set-up for party
*Monday - register, present, and set-up for party/contests
*Help Aya if I have time =0)
Friday, October 21, 2005
Thursday, October 20, 2005
Whatever happened to my Transylvania Twist?
I'm getting in the spirit, dontcha know ;)
I really hope the future of the world isn't left entirely in the hands of businesses.
I'm looking for pumpkin donations from local businesses for the pumpkin carving contest I'm in charge of (dorms). I called a couple of the local grocery stores and got 5 donated. Easy cheesey, "Hey I'm with so and so and I'm hoping you might be interested in..." Reults: Sure... and No... I needed 5 more, so I called our local big business: greetings & transferred, wrong person, they didn't know how to transfer me so I called back, transfer, wrong person, they put me on hold for 5 mins trying to figure out how to transfer me, hang up, call back, transfer, right person! but she tells me I have to fax a proposal to them and it goes through a committee for approval and then they call me back to let me know if it has been approved.... seriously... for 5 pumpkins.
BAH!
I really hope the future of the world isn't left entirely in the hands of businesses.
I'm looking for pumpkin donations from local businesses for the pumpkin carving contest I'm in charge of (dorms). I called a couple of the local grocery stores and got 5 donated. Easy cheesey, "Hey I'm with so and so and I'm hoping you might be interested in..." Reults: Sure... and No... I needed 5 more, so I called our local big business: greetings & transferred, wrong person, they didn't know how to transfer me so I called back, transfer, wrong person, they put me on hold for 5 mins trying to figure out how to transfer me, hang up, call back, transfer, right person! but she tells me I have to fax a proposal to them and it goes through a committee for approval and then they call me back to let me know if it has been approved.... seriously... for 5 pumpkins.
BAH!
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
I'll find out how much you really care...
Currently reading:
Watched a hilarious Aussie movie starring Paul Hogan... Strange Bedfellows. Great stuff.
Forgot bowling update - didn't bowl this week, but we're still number 1.
Woot! Woot! Woot! Woot! Woot! Woot! Yaaaay!
There is someone in my family to whom I have never been close. This person has travelled a great deal and I only remember seeing her about 8-10 times in my life. We've never spoken outside of these sparatic visits. I'm sending her an email this week. I'm quite nervous about this, not sure how she will respond. What if she wants nothing to do with me? That would hurt... a lot.
Watched a hilarious Aussie movie starring Paul Hogan... Strange Bedfellows. Great stuff.
Forgot bowling update - didn't bowl this week, but we're still number 1.
Woot! Woot! Woot! Woot! Woot! Woot! Yaaaay!
There is someone in my family to whom I have never been close. This person has travelled a great deal and I only remember seeing her about 8-10 times in my life. We've never spoken outside of these sparatic visits. I'm sending her an email this week. I'm quite nervous about this, not sure how she will respond. What if she wants nothing to do with me? That would hurt... a lot.
Sunday, October 16, 2005
Make that 33 states!!!
Thursday morning I had a quick presentation with my group for E-Rhetoric and that night I did a short presentation for my Post Apocalyptic Fiction class. I tied in ASL and Deaf Culture with Octavia Butler's Speech Sounds and I think it went pretty well... I was really nervous at the beginning though. Strange... Put me in a room with 30 kids and I'm fine, but a dozen adults and I get the jitters big time. Oh well, it went well and it's over with now. (just two more for that class and two more this week).
Friday flew by, though I do recall going to see The Fog with Aya.
Saturday: Aya, D, and I drove 3 hours to Duluth. We walked around the harbor, saw Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on the Omnimax, cruised through the mall where I bought the new Fall Out Boy CD, and we went to the Ship of Ghouls/Haunted Ship, then drove the 3 hours back home. Had lots of fun!
Oh! and we went over this cool bridge to Wisconsin! And that's my 33rd state, or should I say 33.5? Does D.C. count for .5? :) Woot! Woot! Woot!
Friday flew by, though I do recall going to see The Fog with Aya.
Saturday: Aya, D, and I drove 3 hours to Duluth. We walked around the harbor, saw Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on the Omnimax, cruised through the mall where I bought the new Fall Out Boy CD, and we went to the Ship of Ghouls/Haunted Ship, then drove the 3 hours back home. Had lots of fun!
Oh! and we went over this cool bridge to Wisconsin! And that's my 33rd state, or should I say 33.5? Does D.C. count for .5? :) Woot! Woot! Woot!
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Neato Spakito
I have a comment from someone in Columbia....
Too bad I can't understand a word of his blog ;)
Too bad I can't understand a word of his blog ;)
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
The Llama of Laughter
Ok... so I found a photo blog from a guy in Wellington, New Zealand (see links to the right) and I was browsing through some of his older posts when I found this picture from Jan 2002. I started giggling and I couldn't stop. I don't think it's supposed to be that funny, but for some reason I find it hilarious. That llama is having a seriously bad hair day, but he's so flipping cute!
Monday, October 10, 2005
Earth Abides
I'm currently reading this book for my Post Apocalyptic Fiction class. And minus the things the dogs and cats may or may not be eating... *cringe*... I really am enjoying it!
The book was first published in 1949, but it's kind of creepy to be reading it now - when so many parallels can be drawn to current times.
Plague wipes out mankind when hears biggest fears are focussed on war and threats from other countries... But then again... it could be a biological warfare - gone wrong...
You go George R. Stewart!
Sunday, October 09, 2005
We're still number 1!
Bowling Update: We held our first place position from last week and we won all of our games tonight so we're STILL NUMBER 1!!!
Went on a hay-ride this afternoon - got to pet the horses and a good-sized German Shepard. Sang some camp-fire songs and roasted marshmallows.
All-in-all it was a good weekend.
Now... back to work!
Went on a hay-ride this afternoon - got to pet the horses and a good-sized German Shepard. Sang some camp-fire songs and roasted marshmallows.
All-in-all it was a good weekend.
Now... back to work!
Saturday, October 08, 2005
Happy Endings
So when Aya and I moved back in with her mom in May her cat Ari had been gone for a week - just up and disappeared.
We called around everywhere looking for her and nothing - no sign of her. We gave up and decided she was gone for good. We were all sad, including me - even though she wasn't my kitty I still loved her - and I was sad for Aya and her mom.
This past week a cat showed up at Aya's mom's house and she looked a lot like Ari, but her mom wasn't 100% sure because this cat was just half the size (Ari was a - well rounded kitty). Aya and I went out to look at the cat today and it IS Ari! Half her old size, but just as lovable and definitely the same cat. How insane. She's been gone for 5 months... Disappeared without a trace and no sign of her all this time but she's back now. If cats could talk I think this one would have quite the tale to tell.
We called around everywhere looking for her and nothing - no sign of her. We gave up and decided she was gone for good. We were all sad, including me - even though she wasn't my kitty I still loved her - and I was sad for Aya and her mom.
This past week a cat showed up at Aya's mom's house and she looked a lot like Ari, but her mom wasn't 100% sure because this cat was just half the size (Ari was a - well rounded kitty). Aya and I went out to look at the cat today and it IS Ari! Half her old size, but just as lovable and definitely the same cat. How insane. She's been gone for 5 months... Disappeared without a trace and no sign of her all this time but she's back now. If cats could talk I think this one would have quite the tale to tell.
So long, and thanks for all the fish
So sad that it should come to this
I watched The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy today... finally! and I really enjoyed it. Reminds me of an onion. Plus - dolphins, gotta love the dolphins, second smartest creatures on earth!
We tried to warn you all, but, oh, dear
You may not share out intellect
Which might explain your disrespect
For all the natural wonders that grow around you
So long, so long, and thanks for all the fish!
Oh.... and next time you drive by Country Kitchen check out what they've got sitting out front.
I watched The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy today... finally! and I really enjoyed it. Reminds me of an onion. Plus - dolphins, gotta love the dolphins, second smartest creatures on earth!
We tried to warn you all, but, oh, dear
You may not share out intellect
Which might explain your disrespect
For all the natural wonders that grow around you
So long, so long, and thanks for all the fish!
Oh.... and next time you drive by Country Kitchen check out what they've got sitting out front.
Friday, October 07, 2005
Curiousity Hooked the Girl
I'm not sure how long it will last, but I have joined the Facebook community.
Thursday, October 06, 2005
Snow Snow Snow Tiddly Snow Snow Snow
A long time ago,
Way back in history....
Ok so it was this afternoon - I totally saw SNOW!
/bounce
I wish it had been true-pure snow - not the stuff that turns to rainy-slushy-goop as soon as it lands. BUT! It will come. And soon my world will be covered in sparkley-white goodness.
Donated blood today. I always forget how uncomfortable it is, but then I just remind myself I'm doing a good deed and as the lady said "We love your blood type!"
Word of the Day: Kitschy - Pretentious bad taste, especially art-related... I hear it a lot in place of tacky.
Why is it word of the day? Because it tickles my funny-bone every time I hear it.
Way back in history....
Ok so it was this afternoon - I totally saw SNOW!
/bounce
I wish it had been true-pure snow - not the stuff that turns to rainy-slushy-goop as soon as it lands. BUT! It will come. And soon my world will be covered in sparkley-white goodness.
Donated blood today. I always forget how uncomfortable it is, but then I just remind myself I'm doing a good deed and as the lady said "We love your blood type!"
Word of the Day: Kitschy - Pretentious bad taste, especially art-related... I hear it a lot in place of tacky.
Why is it word of the day? Because it tickles my funny-bone every time I hear it.
It's Snraining on my Parade
They promised me snow! Where is it? Huh? Huh?!
All I see is snrain.
Bah... it will come sooner or later.
All I see is snrain.
Bah... it will come sooner or later.
Wednesday, October 05, 2005
The Truth of Blogging
If you read this blog you probably know more about me than most people. At the same time, there's so much more to me.
I guess that is true of other blogs as well. Most of the blogs I read are so much more than mine; more detailed, more political, more personal, more ---- more. But they're not all... just more.
I restrict my own writing when I blog. My parents read my blog, my friends, my teachers, people I barely know, people I may never know. I leave out names of people (with the exception of those who have their own blogs & names out there) and I don't give great details on certain parts of my life.
I'm not sure what the point of this post is... pretty much like all of my other posts :) I'm just thinking online.
Last year at this time I had just gotten back to NZ from Sydney. Was it really a full year ago since I sat in the Opera House watching The Barber of Seville.
Craaaaaazy!
I guess that is true of other blogs as well. Most of the blogs I read are so much more than mine; more detailed, more political, more personal, more ---- more. But they're not all... just more.
I restrict my own writing when I blog. My parents read my blog, my friends, my teachers, people I barely know, people I may never know. I leave out names of people (with the exception of those who have their own blogs & names out there) and I don't give great details on certain parts of my life.
I'm not sure what the point of this post is... pretty much like all of my other posts :) I'm just thinking online.
Last year at this time I had just gotten back to NZ from Sydney. Was it really a full year ago since I sat in the Opera House watching The Barber of Seville.
Craaaaaazy!
Monday, October 03, 2005
Degrees of Separation...
My mom called me this morning from Taos, NM. They were just finishing their packing and about to head home from the Wool Festival.
She told me of a woman she saw, a woman pushing a twin-stroller. The woman was holding a little boy, with flaming orange/red hair. (Mom loves babies, so of course she was interested) She took a closer look at the woman and found beneath the hat and sunglasses - Julia Roberts.
hehehe
Neat!
Now... is that one degree of separation for me or two? Hmm... I think it's one.
Bowling update....
We're number two after last week and we tied the team we played tonight. Hopefully we'll at least stay in second for this week's ranking. I bowled, but I wasn't up to my usual, granted that's not so high either, but really I pretty much sucked. I definitely earned my nickname this week - Mother Gutter.
She told me of a woman she saw, a woman pushing a twin-stroller. The woman was holding a little boy, with flaming orange/red hair. (Mom loves babies, so of course she was interested) She took a closer look at the woman and found beneath the hat and sunglasses - Julia Roberts.
hehehe
Neat!
Now... is that one degree of separation for me or two? Hmm... I think it's one.
Bowling update....
We're number two after last week and we tied the team we played tonight. Hopefully we'll at least stay in second for this week's ranking. I bowled, but I wasn't up to my usual, granted that's not so high either, but really I pretty much sucked. I definitely earned my nickname this week - Mother Gutter.
Sunday, October 02, 2005
Pirate Pics
The Host...
The Old Married Couple...
The Performers...
The Birthday Girl...
Walking Backwards...
The Blogger...
Great pics Jamie :)
This is what I have... and I have some video, but no place to store it... :(
The Old Married Couple...
The Performers...
The Birthday Girl...
Walking Backwards...
The Blogger...
Great pics Jamie :)
This is what I have... and I have some video, but no place to store it... :(
Saturday, October 01, 2005
A Pirates Life for Me...?
I just returned from my first "Pirate Party."
And an interesting party it was. I was surprised at the number of people I knew and was well-entertained by their drunken escapades. Enjoyed the company of some of the sober-people and terrorized the drunkards with a scary-symbol-banging-monkey.
Before the party I had dinner with R and before that I went to see Serenity with Aya, D, R, and another ra.
And before that (this is the best I can do at almost 3am) Aya and I had lunch and got my hair cut and coloured - which took 2.5 freaking hours. I have entirely too much hair. Had 4 inches cut off it and you can hardly tell :P
Loved Serenity.
Love the hair.
Lots of Pirate love at the party.
Was good...
And if JK is looking for his hat - I have it.
Yo-ho-ho-A pirates life for me.
And an interesting party it was. I was surprised at the number of people I knew and was well-entertained by their drunken escapades. Enjoyed the company of some of the sober-people and terrorized the drunkards with a scary-symbol-banging-monkey.
Before the party I had dinner with R and before that I went to see Serenity with Aya, D, R, and another ra.
And before that (this is the best I can do at almost 3am) Aya and I had lunch and got my hair cut and coloured - which took 2.5 freaking hours. I have entirely too much hair. Had 4 inches cut off it and you can hardly tell :P
Loved Serenity.
Love the hair.
Lots of Pirate love at the party.
Was good...
And if JK is looking for his hat - I have it.
Yo-ho-ho-A pirates life for me.
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