Dog Pound

Listening To:
Song: C-C-C-Cinnamon Lips
Artist: OK Go
Album: OK Go

Still in Seattle. In Monica's house meeting with a property manager. Dog is cute...see picture for more proof of this

So today I talked to one of my suitemates. It was nice. I thought she didn't like me, which is stll totally possible. But it did make me feel better that it was her who started the conversation. She and her boyfriend just celebrated their 6 month anniversary and they went to a fondue restaurant. It sounded so cute!!

For Christmas, my cousins got new cell phones. They were on them non-stop. It was crazy. It made them look really popular, but at the same time, I was so glad I'm not like that. At least I don't think I am.

I saw Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire at the IMAX theater at the Pacific Science Center. Let me tell you, it was awesome!! Yesterday I saw The Chronicles of Narnia at the Cinerama. It was pretty cool as well. I love going to movies at nice big theaters. There aren't any places like that in West Lafayette. The best you get is Wabash 9, which isn't that bad. Oh well...I could go for some Starbucks.

Random Thoughts:

• Digital Cameras
• Bad Renters
• Insomnia
• Yard Work

Listening To:
Song: Traffic In The Sky
Artist: Jack Johnson
Album: On and On

Crumble

I think I've determined my life sucks. College has only caused my to gain weight, sleep less, be more bitchy than usual, and crush on people that are totally unavailable. This is very reassuring. I feel like my life is in a downward spiral and let me tell you, it's rotten, atrocious, wretched, and miserable.

On the plus side, I'm watching The Sandlot right now and it's pretty funny. Anyways, I'm going to go eat popcorn, wallow in my self-pity followed by self-loathing for eating all the popcorn, and watch The Sandlot.

Gr...
...owl
...growl.

List of Things that I Love/Like

Love and Likes

• Lists
• Notecards
• Highlighters
• Popcorn
• Jellybeans
• Apples
• Sweet potatoes or Yummy Squash
• Hoodies
• Blankets
• Giving people things
• Big Words...Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious or words like antidisestablishmentarianism...hehe
• Sleeping In
• Mango
• Pippi...and Max
• Dodgy wrapping
• Smooth hair
• Teal blue
• Hawaii and not Daytona
• Glittery flowers
• Fresh Flowers
• Boilermakers
• My butler, Winston
• Awkward anything

More on this subject later.

Christmas and Whatnot.

First thing's first...Merry Christmas...and Hanukkah. I guess I got a lot of things for my parents, that's a good thing. I got a whole bunch of stuff. It seems like small things, but at the beginning of the school year, they gave me a shit load of stuff. I'm actually flat out surprised that I got anything at all this Christmas. Before I went to college (and tuition should count as a present, it's about an arm, leg, and my firstborn child) my parents got me a laptop, a new cellphone, an iPod mini, a PDA, and digital camera for graduation. Quickly:

Random Topic with Relating Thoughts on Said Topic:

Expansionism:

• Industrial
• Commercial
• Residential
• Commuters' Nightmare
• Country
• Birthday Parties
• Living Spaces
• Living Large.

That was one random list for the night. I have another...no need to worry. About a month ago, my dad's uncle Gene died. He had cancer and he smoke, you know, bad things. Of all my dad's uncles, I was closest to Gene, so when I found out he died, well, I lost it. It's weird, we weren't that close, just closer in comparison to other people. It was just hard for me. (Transition) My grandma is having a terrible time remembering things. Of course this is to be expected for a woman of an elderly age. As my family is here in Seattle and the surrounding area, my mom wants to spend more time with Grandma, understandably so, since her (Grandma's) memory is leaving her, rather quickly. It got me thinking about what happens when Norma dies. Let's face it, I'm pretty close to her; I've spent quite a few Christmases and summers with her. When she dies, I will, literally, lose it. I don't even want to think about it. All I can see is myself shaking and crying. And hugging someone, but even that won't make it any better. So yeah...happy happy things.

As you have probably figured out, I'm in Washington. While here, I'm going to try to look nice and socially acceptable everyday. Of course to accomplish this monstrous and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious task I had to refrain from packing multitudes of sweats. So I have one pair of sweats and two pairs of boxers, not enough to actually wear anywhere but to bed. So yesterday was a good "look cute" day. I actually wore the same thing I did when I went out to dinner and to see Syriana, hmm. Today wasn't as good, but I wasn't wearing sweats and I feel that's really what counted anyways. Tomorrow I think I'm going to go for a button down and a blazer...maybe. I don't know yet, it's really too soon to tell. haha.

Anyways, Christmas was good. I thought a bit. Sometimes I'm silly. I watched Ray and it made me think about the situation that I'm guilty of getting myself into. So Ray was involved with women on the road, but he refused to leave his family for any of them. Margie got really mad at Ray and she "left" him. The point of the story is this, I'm Margie and someone else is Ray and someone else is Bea. Ray is not going to leave Bea for Margie, even though Ray likes Margie, Ray loves Bea and that's just not going to change. But I think I'm ok with that, for right now, I think it's ok. Not forever, of course, but right now I think I like the whole slightly exhilirating experience.

I really think this is enough for tonight. I'd like to say good night to everyone and Happy Holidays.

Random Topic and Thoughts Relating to Said Topic:

Holiday Things:

• Snowflakes
• Sparkly Blues and Reds
• Candles
• Scarves
• Velvet
• Stars
• Candy Canes/Peppermint
• Ear Muffs
• Straws (oh wait, that's not just Holiday...just random)

good night world.

Me and My Mommy!

Emily, Maddie and Me!!!

Me and Emily, after the festivities!

At Home

I'm at home now, which is really awesome! I'm trying to remember what I was going to write about last night. Well, I watched Snatch with Nikki...good fun. I got home around 12:30 and talked to someone on IM for awhile. I'm so silly, I feel like I can't say any names in case someone might read this with some connection to them...as if anyone is reading this at all!! Ha! Anyways, we made plans. We're going out to dinner and then to go see Syriana. I know it sounds like a date, but it's not...I think. Actually it can't be, because I live next door to his girlfriend. And if it is a date, then I'm officially a homewrecker.

So, moving on to happier things about me. Today I went to the mall with Nikki and got John, Maria, and Adrie something for Christmas, very exciting. I got John DKNY Be Delicious for men, I can't wait for him to wear it. I got myself this cute red shirt that I'm going to wear on Tuesday (not a date! yet kinda wish it was) <-- (didn't just say that!) and a cute little necklace to go with it. Then Nikki and I went out for dinner at Chili's, pretty good, but now I'm really really full. This guy called tonight and we talked to about a half-hour, not a bad conversationalist. But then again I talk a lot. Desfortunadamente, the connection was kind of bad with a lot of static. He said he was going to a friend's house, but I think he was just going to his girlfriend's house. I wish he just would have told me that. Oh well, too late now. I should put a stop to the whole thing, but I don't want to. Yeah, it's one of those shadey fuckers. Anyways, I'm thinking about what I'm going to wear on Tuesday, I at least want to look really good. So I have this cute little red shirt and I got a necklace to go with it. But I have some other jewelry that might look cute with it. I have a cameo black necklace or a pinkish redish thing that might look cute, or a rhinestone shiny silver thing. I don't know. I'll have to have someone (Nikki, most likely) come over and tell me I look ok. I'm having lunch with Adrie and Danny tomorrow so I'm really excited to see them. It's been awhile since I've seen either of them.

Random Thoughts for the Night:

• Stripes
• Friends' Houses
• Implications
• Things I shouldn't say, but that come tumbling out of my mouth.
• John Butler

Night.

Friday-Saturday

Yay!! I'm done with my first semester of college! So far I don't know what to think... My Econ final didn't go as planned, I don't think I did very well on it. On Thursday night someone was fucking with me on IM and it was really annoying, So everyone (all the 0 people who read this) knows.

Tonight I went to a party at April's. I swam with April in high school, but we were never really good friends. She was always nice to me, so whatever. Her friends aren't really in the same circle as mine, so my main goal was to show up and just look really put together. I would have to say mission accomplished.

Can't write anymore right now...just a little happy. Night.

Winter, Brock, Natalie, and Schouten 

Subject: On How I Didn't Get Wasted

Yesterday, I had my philosophy final! Let's all take a moment to observe this momentous occassion. Anyway, screw that, I don't think philosophy deserves a moment of observance. I'm so happy about that! I feel that on having finished my philosophy class, I really deserved a night of druken wastedness. Except I had a French invterview this morning at 9:20.

So, my French interview went really well. At least I think it did. My professor said that I spoke very well, but I think she might have just wanted me to continue with French...which is good too.

So I'm listening to Dane Cook, and well, he's pretty funny. So I can't concentrate on writing while listening to this because it's just so funny.

The crux of this entry is that I probably should have gotten wasted last night because I deserved it!! Hopefully I'll do something hella fun for New Years! And yes, I just said hella : )


Random Thoughts for the Day

• Highlighters
• Insinuate
• One Hour
• Rhinestones, genuine ones
• Shoes, specifically cute ones
• Beyond Borders
• Heavy Breathing
• Gum Chewing

Me, Allison, and Jona, In Cusco...Plaza de Aramas...First Night

Finals!!

I'm in to finals week! AAAHHHH!!! So far, I've had my Arab-Israeli final. It wasn't easy, let's just say that. On Saturday, I got a little stressed. If this guy happens to break up with his girlfriend, let's face it, I'd probably date him. I'm a bitch like that. But, here's to hoping that they stay together...and I mean that. But tomorrow's my philosophy final. God I can't wait till it's over!!! I really hate everything about that class. I was at a study session for it today and most of the kids in the class were saying how much they loved the class. Gag me with a fucking spoon. After philosophy I have econ and then I clean my room. It's in desperate need of cleaning.

Tonight I watched Hotel Rwanda with Mike and Zach from my seminar. That was exciting. It was actually the only time I've done something with people from my seminar outside of class. Except that one time I dragged Mike with me to learn how to salsa. Ha ha. It was an ok movie. I felt like the reviews really built it up and then I was let down. It was a good movie for the subject matter. The acting in it was exceptional. Don Cheadle is my hero. He was also in Ocean's 11 and 12, if any of you are wondering where you've seen him before...I know I was!

Last night I watched I, Robot. Good movie. Exciting. Futuristic. Will. Smith. I'm. in. Love. Will Smith amazes me because he's had such an extensive and successful career in entertainment. From Fresh Prince to music artist (c'mon, you remember Gettin' Jiggy Wit It and Miami) then to Independence Day, MIB, Ali, I, Robot, and others. Ooo, and Switch. Well, let's just say I'd hit it.

I'm off to bed after a tiring day. I woke up, did weights, and swam just to make sure I'd be tired tonight when I wanted to go to bed. Amazingly enough, it worked. Good Night world, I'll see you after another day, which can never be duplicated, has passed.

Random Thoughts For The Day:

• Trail Mix
• Boys
• Cinnamon
• Barrio Fino
• Ducks
• Chisholm
  
  

Kelsey and me (before under any influences)

Tired

I'm so tired!! I didn't sleep last night because of my projects, which I got done! It's almost four and I want to go bed. I think I might pop in a movie and try to fall asleep.

The Bane of My Existence

I still have my philosophy and French presentation to finish. I have decided that philosophy is the bane of my existence. In my life, I feel that philosophy is totally useless. Which isn't to say that it isn't a useful discipline. It's so pointless to have my attempt at philosophy, I just don't get it. Stupid Plato...Stupid Chuang Tzu. I had a really good philosophical question once, you know the kind that doesn't have a right answer, it just makes you think so hard your head hurts? Right, so I had one of those once, but I forgot what it was. Philosophy and I just don't get along.

So yesterday I did go to the game! The Boilers won!! They played a really great first half, but second half they just fell apart. It was sort of painful, they didn't run offensive plays, even the defense was a little sketch. Not that the officials were of any help what-so-ever.

I had my ITAP Performance Evaluation today with Aleka. That was all but fun. I don't think it will be as bad as last time. When I say bad, it was 18/20, so not terrible. I tried to be more professional. Alicia was a good rotation host, she didn't try to be really casual with us and then pull out the professionalism card. Aleka and I talked about the lack of time and project management that occurred on the team, but I felt it a little redundant. I had already covered that topic in my Learning Journal and at the Team Meeting on Tuesday. Oh well.

Hopefully practice won't be bad tonight. I have a feeling I'll be up pretty late. I'm actually rather excited to put together my wine presentation. I hope it goes well.

I got an e-mail today from Dave...they did my senior pictures. We order a linen book of me, but hadn't gotten around to finalizing the pages. He's putting the pictures back on the web, there were a couple pages I had problems with. But, this is going to be the last page...isn't it cute?

Random Thoughts for the Day:

• Lipgloss
• Naps
• Thoroughly Modern Millie
• Spanish
• Fountains

That's all for now...Have a day!

Nearing the End

WOOT!! I am nearing the end of my first semester of college. Which is, mind you, very exciting! I have two more projects due this Friday: a presentation in French and a paper in Philosophy. I strongly dislike my philosophy class. It's probably the worst thing that has ever happened to me (academically speaking). I want to do my presentation on the Wines of France. I think that would be exciting for college students. Unfortunately, university and legal policies prevent me from bringing in to class to taste. But I'll think of something fun!

I'm going to West Lafayette tonight to go to the Purdue vs. Notre Dame game...Women's Basketball of course!! I've never been a big fan of men's sports, they're just not as into the team concept as women are. I have to find out what time it starts at. My dad invited me earlier this week, but I told I probably wouldn't be able to come. I hope he still has an extra ticket and didn't give them away!! This just in, the game starts at 7 pm. So I'm thinking I'll go to the Longdon Christmas dinner at 5 and hopefully be done by 6. As long as I make a record drive from Greencastle to West Lafayette, then I'll be at home by 7.

P.S. For anyone actually reading this, my life is insanely boring. I just want you to know that if you die of boredom, you have my deepest condolences.

I am not bound to please thee with my answers.

--William Shakespeare

My First Entry

This is my first Blog Post. I'd like to thank all the people who have made this possible: My mom, who really has nothing to do with the creation of this blog; Jenine (sp?), whose funny blog inspired me to try to be funny too (warning: extremely dangerous); Google: http://www.google.com, without searching "So you want to start a Blog," I would have never come across this little (big, really) site; and that's it...oh yeah and my dog, Pippi because she's really cute.

Since this is my first post, I feel it's just a preliminary thing that had to be done...to, you know, get my feet wet. Now I'm going to work on the description and my profile and other necessary things that must be attended to.

Apples and Cinnamon

I have officially accepted that it is winter. I changed my Glade Wisp from Tropical Mist to Apples and Cinnamon. I will now be using Cinnamon air freshener. I have to go get one of those things you plug into the wall with smelly stuff in it.

Random Things For Tonight:

• DKNY Be Delicious
• My cell phone charger
• Propel
• Torilla Chips
  
  

I've got a big jar of salsa! Which isn't really that big, but it sure is great! I've got a great jar of salsa! And it sure is fun to dip tortilla chips into my great jar of salsa!