I have my new drivers license, and it seems that every time I get a complement, or more accurately, a comment about it, it comes from a Wisconsin boy. First the Barnes and Noble clerk, then the Door checker guy at the bar (I think he's closer to man than boy), and this afternoon, the Information Desk guy.
I wonder if it's something in my pheromones?
Thursday, April 07, 2005
Stuck In The Middle With Uh...
You know the song, Stuck In The Middle With You? There's this one part that goes
Clowns to the left of me / Jokers to the right / Here I am / Stuck in the middle with you
Well, I'm walking back from class last night with a squirrel to the left and a Duck to my right, and All I could thing about was that.
squirrels to the left of me / Ducks to the Right / Here I am / Stuck in the Middle with My textbooks.
*Does a little Toshia dance*
Ah, such is life.
Clowns to the left of me / Jokers to the right / Here I am / Stuck in the middle with you
Well, I'm walking back from class last night with a squirrel to the left and a Duck to my right, and All I could thing about was that.
squirrels to the left of me / Ducks to the Right / Here I am / Stuck in the Middle with My textbooks.
*Does a little Toshia dance*
Ah, such is life.
Tuesday, April 05, 2005
The Latest on DB and TLB.
I got an e-mail today from Echotunes to pre-order Dierks' new album Modern Day Drifter due out May 10th. His leading single off the album is Lot of Leaving Left To Do, so remember to request it at the local radio station and video channels.
They also posted the cover for the new album.
I love the hair! I think that's one of the things I'm attracted to, a guy's hair. Why am I such a weirdo? Don't answer that. I give up.
While Dierks looks gorgeous, he sings even better. Remember to pick up a copy.
They also posted the cover for the new album.
I love the hair! I think that's one of the things I'm attracted to, a guy's hair. Why am I such a weirdo? Don't answer that. I give up.
While Dierks looks gorgeous, he sings even better. Remember to pick up a copy.
Tosh Isn't the Only Crank Living in this Joint.
I'm in such a whinny mood. Tosh is over scanning pics from our Oregon trip two years ago into her computer. So make sure you check out her blog (check out my links) to see some embarrassing pictures of me there.
I had Sociology this morning. I finished reading There Are No Children Here for class, but we never discussed it. That's being saved for Thursday. That book is so sad. It almost gives me this sense of hopelessness because it takes place in the late eighties, and I'm pretty sure the situation hasn't improved much in the last fifteen years.
That is such a downer, combined with the fact that I'm hungry, tired, and I don't have class tomorrow, but know I should really get to work on things like my papers, class readings, and next semester's schedule. Oh, and I'm still job searching.
I had Sociology this morning. I finished reading There Are No Children Here for class, but we never discussed it. That's being saved for Thursday. That book is so sad. It almost gives me this sense of hopelessness because it takes place in the late eighties, and I'm pretty sure the situation hasn't improved much in the last fifteen years.
That is such a downer, combined with the fact that I'm hungry, tired, and I don't have class tomorrow, but know I should really get to work on things like my papers, class readings, and next semester's schedule. Oh, and I'm still job searching.
Unfairness of it All
Why do really excellent morning shows that attract big name artists (Like say Keith Urban) not take place here? I know, I know. Quit talking about the Guitar God. Well, he's going to be on the Today show on the 14th, so I'm making myself a reminder.
In other news, Vanessa Carlton is coming to campus and Tosh, Anna, and Me are thinking about scoring some tickets.
In other news, Vanessa Carlton is coming to campus and Tosh, Anna, and Me are thinking about scoring some tickets.
Monday, April 04, 2005
Paper Weight
There's nothing like the last month of school for you to notice how much you have left to do. Right now, my problem is end of term papers. Here's my list:
A Family History paper for Immigrant America
Chinese Revolution as portrayed through the life of Qiu Jin for China after 1800
Eight Lesson plans on America from 1800-1861 for History Concepts with Renee
Newsletter/pamplet on an Fed Government Law that effects Native Americans for my Ethnic Studies class (which I haven't even chosen yet.)
Right now however, I've got fifteen chapters of There Are No Children Here by Alex Kotlowitz to read for Sociology. There's some uplifting stuff.
A Family History paper for Immigrant America
Chinese Revolution as portrayed through the life of Qiu Jin for China after 1800
Eight Lesson plans on America from 1800-1861 for History Concepts with Renee
Newsletter/pamplet on an Fed Government Law that effects Native Americans for my Ethnic Studies class (which I haven't even chosen yet.)
Right now however, I've got fifteen chapters of There Are No Children Here by Alex Kotlowitz to read for Sociology. There's some uplifting stuff.
Pleasant Suprise
I was flipping throughout the TV channels when I happened upon Roar! playing on Sci Fi. This is one of Heath Ledger's early television shows and it's quite cute. He's a Celtic prince trying to unite the tribes against the Romans and this really ugly druggie looking guy that can't die. Contrary to how weird that sounds, it's really funny, sweet, and action packed.
Sci Fi tends to show the series in fits and spurts, but there are plenty of petition sites out there to get Roar! on DVD, which is something I am looking for.
Sci Fi tends to show the series in fits and spurts, but there are plenty of petition sites out there to get Roar! on DVD, which is something I am looking for.
Saturday, April 02, 2005
Thank the Lord for TNT
Twister is on. You all know the movie, with Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt. I love this movie. Every time it comes on it once again makes me want to be come a meterologist so I can chase storms. My science grades however, will forever keep that an after Twister only wish.
Gilmore Moment Without the Witty Quips
Me and Toshia had cravings. We got dressed (sorta) and headed to Cub at ten at night to wander the store because we had no idea what we wanted. Half an hour later, we have returned bearing mint ice cream sandwiches and M&M fresh bake cookies, mangling the words to Joe Nichol's What's a Guy Gotta Do song. The only thing we are missing is a scowling Luke in the background scolding us then making us chili cheese fries.
And I Quote. . .
"Ah well. I flirt and you learn history: it's clear who will get into heaven, isn't it?"
-Esme Rawlings, Duchess in Love (pg. 144) by Eloisa James
-Esme Rawlings, Duchess in Love (pg. 144) by Eloisa James
If Only I were Skittle Colored
SHeDAISY has a new song out called Don't Worry Bout A Thing. There's one line that says: Everybody's got some junk in the trunk. But as we all know, I certainly don't have any Junk in the Trunk of anything but my car. So Toshia graciously told me that I'm like a VW Bug, my trunk is up front, and put that way, I have plenty of junk.
Friday, April 01, 2005
Ready For The Weekend.
I just got back from the Library and the Grocery store, so I'm all set for the weekend. I have fun reading materials, research material, new tunes, and sustenance. Bring on the nice weather.
Job Searching: #1 on the Most Sucky Things To Do Ever List
I hate looking for a job. I've been doing it on and off for the most part of a year now. Ick. Summer jobs are the worst because everything that sounds fun, interesting, or slightly less disturbing that working fast food all summer has been taken months ago, even if the ads just got put out.
Becky wants to go out tonight, but I'd rather sit at home and verbally abuse myself for not being more outstanding to potential employers.
Becky wants to go out tonight, but I'd rather sit at home and verbally abuse myself for not being more outstanding to potential employers.
Favorite time of the Month
Yes. It's that time again. When I get to flip the calendar over and look at a New picture of Keith for another thirty days.
(It's also the day I normally virus scan my comp, but that's not as fun.)
(It's also the day I normally virus scan my comp, but that's not as fun.)
Thursday, March 31, 2005
See What Happens When People Get Sick?
Toshia has a head cold and allergies and is mopping around like the undead. So, being the nice friend I am, I stayed home instead of going out to the bar for Thirsy Thursday with Becky. While here, I played with my Blogger template and once again discovered the wonders of html, which I lost two semesters ago and still despise.
Alright. Now I'm thirsty, tired, and I think I might have to pee. But my blog sure looks pretty!
Alright. Now I'm thirsty, tired, and I think I might have to pee. But my blog sure looks pretty!
Finally Number One!
After weeks and weeks of trying to get Keith's You're My Better Half video to number one on GAC and CMT, it's finally happening.
Keith's number 1 on CMT's Top Twenty Countdown.
So Go ahead and check out the video at CMT.com
Keith's number 1 on CMT's Top Twenty Countdown.
So Go ahead and check out the video at CMT.com
News From Home
I talked to my Daddy today. Here's the low down:
-Eliza failed her permit test by two questions. Since she's only fourteen, I see no problem with making her take it over and over and over again.
-Mel once again demonstrated how little common sense she has. In light of the fact she will soon be in college, I will spare her the embarrassment of having her idiocy posted here. I hope she grows some sense over the summer.
-The water pipes in the barn broke so the dogs were running around in four inches of water on Monday. Dad said the water pressure was so bad in the house that he could have pissed faster than the water coming out of the faucet.
-Last, but not least, My dog was naughty and got into a fight with Duke. The bite got infected and Duke's neck swelled up twice as big as his head. Needless to say, Shiner isn't the most popular doggie back at home.
-Eliza failed her permit test by two questions. Since she's only fourteen, I see no problem with making her take it over and over and over again.
-Mel once again demonstrated how little common sense she has. In light of the fact she will soon be in college, I will spare her the embarrassment of having her idiocy posted here. I hope she grows some sense over the summer.
-The water pipes in the barn broke so the dogs were running around in four inches of water on Monday. Dad said the water pressure was so bad in the house that he could have pissed faster than the water coming out of the faucet.
-Last, but not least, My dog was naughty and got into a fight with Duke. The bite got infected and Duke's neck swelled up twice as big as his head. Needless to say, Shiner isn't the most popular doggie back at home.
The Salacious Life of Andrew Jackson
For my History Concepts and Theories class I have to make a 10 day unit plan, and my period so happens to cover "Old Hickory." Anyway, Me and Renee were watching this biography on Andrew Jackson. It was the most slanted bio I have ever witnessed on anyone.
They painted Jackson as a true American patriot, a common man's man, and an attractor of people who are involved in the strangest scandals I've ever heard. Everything from duels and hookers to the Bank of America, adultery, and bigamy.
What every happened to reliable historical research? This thing was like a wild, sensation seeking reporter.
They painted Jackson as a true American patriot, a common man's man, and an attractor of people who are involved in the strangest scandals I've ever heard. Everything from duels and hookers to the Bank of America, adultery, and bigamy.
What every happened to reliable historical research? This thing was like a wild, sensation seeking reporter.
Wicked, Wicked Queen
The HeathBaby site has some storyboards from Heath Ledger's upcoming The Brother's Grimm movie. The pictures are very fairytale, fantasy, Renfaire type stuff.
Oh, and Erin, Check out the "Wicked Queen" looking one. It's great. I'd post it here, but I think that the site got special permission to post them in the first place.
Oh, and Erin, Check out the "Wicked Queen" looking one. It's great. I'd post it here, but I think that the site got special permission to post them in the first place.
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Lookie what I did!
This is my puppy. Isn't he adorible! Well, he's not really a puppy. He's like, uh, five. About my age. LoL.
Listening to Toshia's song
Cold Hearted Woman off of Cross Canadian Ragweed's Soul Gravy album.
Chorus:
Cold hearted woman, you're bringing me down in flames / Runnin' 'round all over town, runnin down my name / Gonna get me a loaded pistol, hey, was that out loud / Cold hearted woman, I'm gonna put you in the ground.
Chorus:
Cold hearted woman, you're bringing me down in flames / Runnin' 'round all over town, runnin down my name / Gonna get me a loaded pistol, hey, was that out loud / Cold hearted woman, I'm gonna put you in the ground.
Pictures, Cords, and Batteries. Oh My.
Toshia is currently hooking my cheap digital camera up to her computer. It's about the size of a credit card and my aunt got it from her book club of all places. But if it does work, I'll get some use out of my Photobucket account I haven't figured out yet. And you'll be subjected to my pictures. You poor, poor people.
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Walmart run
In celebration of the nice spring weather, me and Tosh took a run to Walmart. Vibrant colors are my spring statement. I got two really cute pairs of neon underware (one that proclaims be the flirting team captain) and bright orange flip-flops. They were a buck. Besides, a girl can never have enough shoes.
Toshia also got me my birthday present and my Christmas present, so I finaly own Cross Canadian Ragweed's Soul Gravy album. I also got Keith Urban's Video Hits (minus his first It's a Love Thing, and his signature You'll Think of Me. ) and Kenny Chesney's Road Case The Movie: Senoritas and Margaritas 2003. So tomarrow when Anna spends the night and Becky comes over to show off her Somewhere in the Sun Tour KC pics we can watch it.
Oh, and Anna has a bed. Sorta.
Toshia also got me my birthday present and my Christmas present, so I finaly own Cross Canadian Ragweed's Soul Gravy album. I also got Keith Urban's Video Hits (minus his first It's a Love Thing, and his signature You'll Think of Me. ) and Kenny Chesney's Road Case The Movie: Senoritas and Margaritas 2003. So tomarrow when Anna spends the night and Becky comes over to show off her Somewhere in the Sun Tour KC pics we can watch it.
Oh, and Anna has a bed. Sorta.
Stupid Blogger
It wouldn't work all day, so now when I have to type up my papers it's back up and running. I bet blogger is a woman.
Please tell me he's not teaching MY kids.
On my way out of class today I overheard a slightly disturbing conversation.
Guy 1: Hey dude, just get out of class?
Guy 2: Yeah, Sociology.
G1: Ya like it?
G2: Naw, it's gay.
G1: Then why ya taking it?
G2: It's required.
G1: What's you're major again?
G2: Education. I can't wait until I'm done with school.
Scary. I'm going to leave it at that.
Guy 1: Hey dude, just get out of class?
Guy 2: Yeah, Sociology.
G1: Ya like it?
G2: Naw, it's gay.
G1: Then why ya taking it?
G2: It's required.
G1: What's you're major again?
G2: Education. I can't wait until I'm done with school.
Scary. I'm going to leave it at that.
Monday, March 28, 2005
Some Voices
I know I've joked about men who are simply sex on legs (mmm Brad Pitt), but sexy voices are an entirely seperate category. Expecially when it comes to my Country Music singers. There are men who just make me melt (Keith of course heads up that list), but there are others who have the sexiest voices and you just can't believe that they come out of that body. Joe Nichols, Josh Turner, and now, Blaine Larsen.
Ohmigod, that boy has a voice. And yes, I mean boy. The guy's 18 years old, and his single out right now is How Do You Get That Lonely, which unfortunately, has even more meaning since the Red Lake shootings. On his Off To Join The World debut album, there are many more songs, including Yessireebob, which makes complete sense for a young guy to be singing ***wink, wink*** and others that are such sweet love songs that I am once again jelous of people who have their own "better half." (I know, bad Keith dig.) Give him a listen (and Keith too, of course)
Ohmigod, that boy has a voice. And yes, I mean boy. The guy's 18 years old, and his single out right now is How Do You Get That Lonely, which unfortunately, has even more meaning since the Red Lake shootings. On his Off To Join The World debut album, there are many more songs, including Yessireebob, which makes complete sense for a young guy to be singing ***wink, wink*** and others that are such sweet love songs that I am once again jelous of people who have their own "better half." (I know, bad Keith dig.) Give him a listen (and Keith too, of course)
Sunday, March 27, 2005
Beautiful News!
Snitched from Leigh Greenwood's site.
I next contracted to write three books about western brides. The first two were The Independent Bride and The Reluctant Bride. However, before I could begin the third, reader response was so great that my publisher decided to let me finish The Cowboys. The Mavericks (Hawk and Zeke) will be out in January of 2006 followed by The Cowboys: Bret in July of the same year.
Leigh Greenwood writes wonderful westerns. I've read one contemporary and one sorta Regency thing of his, but they don't work. He is the king of Western Romance.
No, that is not just me being stupid. Leigh is a Guy, and yes, he writes romance, and they are wonderful. Beautiful, vivid, adventuresome. Pick one up today because The Cowboy's are going to be finished!
I next contracted to write three books about western brides. The first two were The Independent Bride and The Reluctant Bride. However, before I could begin the third, reader response was so great that my publisher decided to let me finish The Cowboys. The Mavericks (Hawk and Zeke) will be out in January of 2006 followed by The Cowboys: Bret in July of the same year.
Leigh Greenwood writes wonderful westerns. I've read one contemporary and one sorta Regency thing of his, but they don't work. He is the king of Western Romance.
No, that is not just me being stupid. Leigh is a Guy, and yes, he writes romance, and they are wonderful. Beautiful, vivid, adventuresome. Pick one up today because The Cowboy's are going to be finished!
The Search for my Easter Basket
Tosh whined already about her battle with the Easter Bunny's insistence on hiding her Easter Basket. I do not have that problem. I have an Easter bag, not a basket, but hidden it still was.
Penny send my God-daughter to the task of telling me to look for my Easter basket (bag, whatever) and it when something like this.
Ainjil: Lisa, You've gotta get you're Easter basket. It's right there! (Points to top shelf of half wall between living room and kitchen).
Me: I have to get it?
Ainjil: (hands on hips and stomping dress shoes I just helped her put on) Yes! Now!
Me: You better help me get it down.
Ainjil: Pick me up!
Me: (picks her up to get it off the shelf)
Ainjil: Lisa, get it! You're dropping me!
I wasn't, but she was dropping my bag. Such a sweet, gentle, undemanding child isn't she.
Penny send my God-daughter to the task of telling me to look for my Easter basket (bag, whatever) and it when something like this.
Ainjil: Lisa, You've gotta get you're Easter basket. It's right there! (Points to top shelf of half wall between living room and kitchen).
Me: I have to get it?
Ainjil: (hands on hips and stomping dress shoes I just helped her put on) Yes! Now!
Me: You better help me get it down.
Ainjil: Pick me up!
Me: (picks her up to get it off the shelf)
Ainjil: Lisa, get it! You're dropping me!
I wasn't, but she was dropping my bag. Such a sweet, gentle, undemanding child isn't she.
I do not live in North Dakota.
I don't know how many times I have to remind people about this fact. I don't have anything against Nodak. My parents live there; lovely place. I just do not call that great state home.
I went to church today for Easter, and of course all these people who used to know my parents want to know how I like North Dakota. Uh, how long did you live with you're parents after highschool and during college? Yes, well, I swear, if I regularly attend church this happens to, so it's not exactly a new thing, but still. Seriously, pay attention people.
I went to church today for Easter, and of course all these people who used to know my parents want to know how I like North Dakota. Uh, how long did you live with you're parents after highschool and during college? Yes, well, I swear, if I regularly attend church this happens to, so it's not exactly a new thing, but still. Seriously, pay attention people.
Riddle Me This...
How can you be excited in a true country and western demented kind of way? I'm not sure, but Dierks is so adorible, you've gotta forgive him.
Friday, March 25, 2005
Nipple Warmers and other sorts of Undergarments.
I was checking KatieMac's Live journal today and her post just cracked me up. I mean, really. Willy Warmers? Roosters? I'm really missing out on this trend. I guess it's a good thing I've learned how to crochet. I'll be taking orders and I'll just have to figure out how to go about making them later. Any takers?
Now that I think about this? Is copying this idea the same as bootlegging CD's or something?
Now that I think about this? Is copying this idea the same as bootlegging CD's or something?
Donald the Flasher Duck
I just finished watching Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas. If you've never seen it, I recommend renting it. I know it's not Christmas time now, but it is still a well written, well though out, funny project. It only has one song for those of you against the Disney musical format, and it has to do with the regular characters: Mickey, Minnie, Daisy, Donald, Uncle Scrooge, Goofy, Max, Pluto, and my personal favorites, Huey, Dewy and Louie.
My favorite vignette of course involves those troublesome nephews, but the reindeer and their new pet Murry are very adorable too.
Most especially, watch out for the heart warming moment when Donald opens his coat and his heart pops out. It's Toshia's favorite because he looks like one of those trench coat flashers. Good Mooning to all.
My favorite vignette of course involves those troublesome nephews, but the reindeer and their new pet Murry are very adorable too.
Most especially, watch out for the heart warming moment when Donald opens his coat and his heart pops out. It's Toshia's favorite because he looks like one of those trench coat flashers. Good Mooning to all.
Wicked History Fact of the Day:
In 1894, a housing commission investigation found that 1,321 families in the Lower East Side of New York City shared a single bathtub.
I nailed it!
*punches fists in the air*
I just finished with my group presentation on Ellis Island, Eastern Europeans, and Second Wave Immigration. Let me tell you we rocked the class. We started out easy, just some general information on the new faster form of transportation. Then, we moved on to a video clip from The Godfather 2 when he is processed on Ellis Island. At this point, Billy introduced some of the procedure and why some people were sent back. I then entered the fray with some primary documents of the Eastern European immigrant experience since we hadn't been introduced to many in class. After that, it was all about what they did after they reached America, housing and jobs and such. We finished off strong with a trivia type game.
*smile stupidly* Yeah, so twenty percent of my grade is an A!
I just finished with my group presentation on Ellis Island, Eastern Europeans, and Second Wave Immigration. Let me tell you we rocked the class. We started out easy, just some general information on the new faster form of transportation. Then, we moved on to a video clip from The Godfather 2 when he is processed on Ellis Island. At this point, Billy introduced some of the procedure and why some people were sent back. I then entered the fray with some primary documents of the Eastern European immigrant experience since we hadn't been introduced to many in class. After that, it was all about what they did after they reached America, housing and jobs and such. We finished off strong with a trivia type game.
*smile stupidly* Yeah, so twenty percent of my grade is an A!
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
Human thesaurus
Today in class, while crafting a group paragraph, I was called a human thesaurus. This prompted one of the guys to comment that when writing papers, he often made use of the shift F7 keys. To which a girl replied, "I only use one F and it's on my hand."
A last word on Red Lake
I finally had my Ethnic Studies class today, and I was right. We did discuss the tragic events in Red Lake.
Our class consists of about forty future social studies teachers, and are taking this particular class to better understand how to teach about Indian cultures and to teach Native students. In this capacity, our class crafted a letter to the Red Lake Nation and the school community offering our prayers, thoughts, grief, and condolences.
I have had lots of "ohmigod" moments since I learned about what happened, but not once have I changed my mind about becoming a teacher. It still is a difficult though for me to consider that one day, I might possibly be placed in a similar situation. God willing, that will never happen and the Red Lake community will be able to find comfort and support in each other and other communities who are reaching out with prayers and support.
Our class consists of about forty future social studies teachers, and are taking this particular class to better understand how to teach about Indian cultures and to teach Native students. In this capacity, our class crafted a letter to the Red Lake Nation and the school community offering our prayers, thoughts, grief, and condolences.
I have had lots of "ohmigod" moments since I learned about what happened, but not once have I changed my mind about becoming a teacher. It still is a difficult though for me to consider that one day, I might possibly be placed in a similar situation. God willing, that will never happen and the Red Lake community will be able to find comfort and support in each other and other communities who are reaching out with prayers and support.
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Fun word to TRY to spell
Martyr (Mar-Ter)
Qiu Jin, also known as the ass kicking knife wielding girl I'm writing my China paper on, died a martyr. She was beheaded after being caught in an aborted bomb plot to kill a Manchu prince.
Qiu Jin, also known as the ass kicking knife wielding girl I'm writing my China paper on, died a martyr. She was beheaded after being caught in an aborted bomb plot to kill a Manchu prince.
That Disney man was a genious
Ever wonder if the world of Classical or Highbrow music is for you? Attend a musical concert and then utilized Walt's ideas that were implemented in Fantasia. You won't believe how many cool storylines play out just from the movements in the music.
Well, I can check that off my list of stupid mistakes corrected.
I hung out with Tyler a bit tonight.
Yes. That Tyler. The infamous "whatever-the-hell-he-was." I know I always thought he was sorta weird in high school, but now...
1. The boy is such a metrosexual. I cannot have any sort of meaningful relations with a man that spends more time on his hair, clothes, and general grooming than I do.
2. That was such an ugly shirt. I can tell that his clothing choices still haven't changed. At least is wasn't a primary color outfit.
3. Tyler also coerced me into attending a choir concert. That was REAL boring. Except for Renee and her orchestra performance. Then after he made fun of me because I was on my way to see Nashville Star.
Yes. Glad I kicked that one to the curb. WAY too weird for me...and I'm the strange one of the group.
Yes. That Tyler. The infamous "whatever-the-hell-he-was." I know I always thought he was sorta weird in high school, but now...
1. The boy is such a metrosexual. I cannot have any sort of meaningful relations with a man that spends more time on his hair, clothes, and general grooming than I do.
2. That was such an ugly shirt. I can tell that his clothing choices still haven't changed. At least is wasn't a primary color outfit.
3. Tyler also coerced me into attending a choir concert. That was REAL boring. Except for Renee and her orchestra performance. Then after he made fun of me because I was on my way to see Nashville Star.
Yes. Glad I kicked that one to the curb. WAY too weird for me...and I'm the strange one of the group.
Hair Color
It's official. I now have brown hair.
I sware to you, it used to be dirty blonde, and once summer rolls around, it will be again all on its own. But now it's brown. My dilema comes as to wether it's dark brown or light brown. Then I could you know, highlight and stuff with that John Fredia shampoo. But I don't know what color my hair is anymore!
I sware to you, it used to be dirty blonde, and once summer rolls around, it will be again all on its own. But now it's brown. My dilema comes as to wether it's dark brown or light brown. Then I could you know, highlight and stuff with that John Fredia shampoo. But I don't know what color my hair is anymore!
Somebody loves Me!
Toshia's Mommy loves me. She remembered that I hadn't see Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas earlier when I wanted to, so she sent it back to school with Tosh.
What to do when wasting time
I was planning on doing things like homework, and preparing for class. Insead, I'm watching E!'s True Hollywood Story of Beverly Hills, 90210. I of course, was kinda young when it first came out, but I was still a fan of the show. My cousin introduced me to it, and we had lots of fun playing around with the show.
Minnesota, the new Colorado
That of course is the new buzzword going on today. I haven't spent much time paying attention to it simply because I'm taking a class about teaching American Indian students, and I'm sure we are going to discuss it in class on Wednesday. Once I have taken some time to reflect and discuss it, I might actually comment on this.
Until then, here's an article about it.
Until then, here's an article about it.
Alternate Reality Tv
I don't know who the heck came up with reality tv, but they should be sued like the Tobacco people. Reality tv is bad for you. Not only is it mostly fake, and give "15 minutes of fame" people WAY too much time in the spot light, they suck you in with the cheeze factor.
Yes. That's cheeze with a Z. A double Z. As big and gooey nacho cheezy as you can get.
Where is this going you ask?
Toshia once again suckered me into watching Mr. Romance. I know complete cheeze factor, off the scales even. It gets so bad sometimes that I can't even stand to watch. Tosh was hooked on Adam this week instead of the cute Oregon native Andrew. Me, I kinda went for Bruce. He's got that dirrty guy thing I like. And Charles...Man, the boy has the face of a poet and the brains of a dead sea gull stuffed with sawdust.
Yes. That's cheeze with a Z. A double Z. As big and gooey nacho cheezy as you can get.
Where is this going you ask?
Toshia once again suckered me into watching Mr. Romance. I know complete cheeze factor, off the scales even. It gets so bad sometimes that I can't even stand to watch. Tosh was hooked on Adam this week instead of the cute Oregon native Andrew. Me, I kinda went for Bruce. He's got that dirrty guy thing I like. And Charles...Man, the boy has the face of a poet and the brains of a dead sea gull stuffed with sawdust.
Monday, March 21, 2005
My Middle Name Sucks.
Procrastination (along with some more adjectives) is my middle name. I have this great tendency to put things off. Like, for instance, studying for my China mid-term I have on Wednesday. So now I must accomplish three days worth of homework today, so I can carve out a few hours tomorrow to study intently. I should also get around to working on my Bibliography and research on that term paper for that class.
I could go on and list the other major projects due in the near future that I've put off, put Tosh would say I'm whining and I don't do that.
Hell. Who am I kidding. I'm a gigantic whiner.
...And now I'm going to go read some more of Victoria Alexander's The Husband List and put off homework until after lunch.
I could go on and list the other major projects due in the near future that I've put off, put Tosh would say I'm whining and I don't do that.
Hell. Who am I kidding. I'm a gigantic whiner.
...And now I'm going to go read some more of Victoria Alexander's The Husband List and put off homework until after lunch.
Sunday, March 20, 2005
Keith's new video
Yes.
Keith's new video is out. You can check it out at AOL (now) or CMT (premieres on the 24th).
I don't understand how much talent can be crammed into such a beautiful looking package.
The Song: Making Memories of Us, was written by Rodney Crowell for his wife, but Keith sings it with so much power that you wouldn't know it isn't his own words pouring forth.
The Video: Finally! A simple intimate video. Just Keith and me. The simplicity and the black and white film make it a classic, sexy video. And those bare feet? Please somebody hold me up I'm going to swoon.
Keith's new video is out. You can check it out at AOL (now) or CMT (premieres on the 24th).
I don't understand how much talent can be crammed into such a beautiful looking package.
The Song: Making Memories of Us, was written by Rodney Crowell for his wife, but Keith sings it with so much power that you wouldn't know it isn't his own words pouring forth.
The Video: Finally! A simple intimate video. Just Keith and me. The simplicity and the black and white film make it a classic, sexy video. And those bare feet? Please somebody hold me up I'm going to swoon.
I Sang A Duet With Billy Currington!
Yes. It is Sunday and I'm back after my wunderful concert last night. Paige Poyer and the MLC band opened. Not bad for a bunch of middle aged guys (Mid Life Crisis band) who are some times fronted by a talented young lady that currently hails from SCSU.
Then Billy came on. That man is SEX ON LEGS!!! He's so yummy. But he's also talented as hell. And damn can he fill out a pair of jeans...
Sorry bout that. Distracted. Anyhow, he was up there on that stage having an absolute blast. There was this one point where his guitarist (who hails from London, England) was working his solo, and Billy just stood towards the back of the stage out of the lights with this giant grin on his face. You know that look little kids get when you unexpectedly buy them candy or something? That giant stupid grin? Yeah? Well, it looks sexy as hell on him.
I really need to figure out that damn photobucket crap so I can put some pics of him up.
Then Billy came on. That man is SEX ON LEGS!!! He's so yummy. But he's also talented as hell. And damn can he fill out a pair of jeans...
Sorry bout that. Distracted. Anyhow, he was up there on that stage having an absolute blast. There was this one point where his guitarist (who hails from London, England) was working his solo, and Billy just stood towards the back of the stage out of the lights with this giant grin on his face. You know that look little kids get when you unexpectedly buy them candy or something? That giant stupid grin? Yeah? Well, it looks sexy as hell on him.
I really need to figure out that damn photobucket crap so I can put some pics of him up.
Friday, March 18, 2005
Mmmm Mmmm Good.
Tomorrow night me and the Gal Pals are going to see Billy Currington. For those of you uneducated, he is the one who does that duet with Shania Twain called Party for Two. Click here to see some "steamy" pics. (hahaha)
Thursday, March 17, 2005
A Quest for Green Beer.
It all started when Becky started talking about going out for some Green Beer on St. Patty's day. Then came the revelation that Toshia might be allergic to beer. Then, I noticed that National Treasure was playing at the cheap seats.
I will admit, I was a bit skeptical about it when it first came out, but it got me curious. Renee doesn't want to see it because if the History was wrong, it would bug her, and I was afraid for the same type of reasons.
After this, I finally ended up at the movie theater with Toshia and Anna....And loved the movie. I don't know how wonderful it would be to show in a History classroom, but it does to some extent make history look fun, and involved, and they are sorta "doing history." And of course, this is annoying to all of you who have no idea what I'm blathering on about.
Anyhow, we decided to head to McDonald's afterwards for their Shamrock Shakes. Not exactly Green Beer, but still in the spirit. And THEY WERE OUT. Who the hell doesn't order TONS of mix for St. Patrick's day? (Apparently our McDonald's) So I'm stuck with a regular Vanilla shake and really dry chicken Mcnuggets.
So there I was, walking to my building in a sweatshirt, tank top, and flip flops, drinking a shake and holding on to the freezing cup in 23 degrees. Wouldn't my Irish ancestors be proud? Just like 'Ol Patty knocking the snakes out of Ireland. Not exactly my Green Beer now is it?
I will admit, I was a bit skeptical about it when it first came out, but it got me curious. Renee doesn't want to see it because if the History was wrong, it would bug her, and I was afraid for the same type of reasons.
After this, I finally ended up at the movie theater with Toshia and Anna....And loved the movie. I don't know how wonderful it would be to show in a History classroom, but it does to some extent make history look fun, and involved, and they are sorta "doing history." And of course, this is annoying to all of you who have no idea what I'm blathering on about.
Anyhow, we decided to head to McDonald's afterwards for their Shamrock Shakes. Not exactly Green Beer, but still in the spirit. And THEY WERE OUT. Who the hell doesn't order TONS of mix for St. Patrick's day? (Apparently our McDonald's) So I'm stuck with a regular Vanilla shake and really dry chicken Mcnuggets.
So there I was, walking to my building in a sweatshirt, tank top, and flip flops, drinking a shake and holding on to the freezing cup in 23 degrees. Wouldn't my Irish ancestors be proud? Just like 'Ol Patty knocking the snakes out of Ireland. Not exactly my Green Beer now is it?
Hooray for Me!
I found ten dollars in my Purse!!!
Tosh was making fun of me when I found the first five, but I was ecstatic once I caught a hold of the second one.
Finding five is exciting, finding ten is a miracle.
Tosh was making fun of me when I found the first five, but I was ecstatic once I caught a hold of the second one.
Finding five is exciting, finding ten is a miracle.
March Cleaning
Toshia is in a cleaning mood. She made me get up and move my desk chair and by big chain which I had folded up and stored so she could sweep.
I was in a cleaning mood earlier. But I made waffles and that knocked it out of me.
I was in a cleaning mood earlier. But I made waffles and that knocked it out of me.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Lisa the Lucky Girl
I have no class tomarrow. My Socioloyg class has been canceled, and because of that, I get an entire extra week on my paper. Yeah me!
Oh, and I might take Tosh out for Green Beer tomarrow if I can wrangle it. HaHaHa. It is after all, her half birthday.
Oh, and I might take Tosh out for Green Beer tomarrow if I can wrangle it. HaHaHa. It is after all, her half birthday.
I caved.
Yep. You got it here first. I caved and downloaded AIM. Why do you guys insist on punishing me. I'm going to have to find the PERFECT desktops of Keith now so they don't smoosh his face. Or Heath.
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
I really don't care if you don't think you're an activist. READ THIS!
Animal activists fight to save wild horses from slaughter
Posted: March 15, 2005
by: Ryan Slattery (snitched from Indian Country Today)
LAS VEGAS - Wild horse advocates worried that a new law could send horses to slaughterhouses are fighting to restore protections that would make it illegal for individuals or companies to buy the animals from the federal government with the intention of killing them for profit.
''America's wild horses belong to all Americans. They are our heritage and you are their voice,'' Robin Lohnes, executive director of the American Horse Protective Association told a crowd of more than 150 people attending a Feb. 22 meeting in Las Vegas.
The rally was held to combat new legislation that was buried in an omnibus spending bill signed into law late last year. The provision was slipped in by Sen. Conrad Burns, R-Montana, who chairs the appropriations subcommittee that funds Bureau of Land Management programs.
The ''slaughter bill,'' as it's been dubbed by wild-horse advocates, lifts some protections of the 1971 Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burro Act overriding that law which prohibited the sale of wild horses for processing into commercial products. The Burns Amendment allows the BLM to now sell horses older than 10 years of age and those that have been unsuccessfully offered up for adoption on three occasions to the highest bidder without limitations.
Horse advocates fear the ''without limitations'' clause will attract ''killer buyers'' to sale yards where they could purchase a horse for an average of $125 and then re-sell it to slaughterhouses that pay $1 a pound, or roughly $800 per horse. Horsemeat is a delicacy mainly consumed in France, Belgium, Japan, Italy and Switzerland.
''They can make a pretty penny doing it,'' Conni Canaday, a board member with the Las Vegas-based National Wild Horse Association, said with a sigh as she stroked the neck of her adopted horse Wacko. ''The slaughter bill is only a quick fix to lower the horse population.''
An estimated 37,000 wild horses, often called mustangs, roam free on rangelands in the western United States. In Nevada, home to more than half of the nation's wild herd, BLM officials are looking to reduce the state's horse population from 19,000 to around 14,500. Burns introduced the rider on behalf of ranchers who claim the mustangs are ruining the range. The Nevada Cattlemen's Association, one organization supporting the measure, says it's necessary to thin a horse population that competes with other livestock for food and water.
But horse advocates argue that the BLM is not doing enough to solve issues of overpopulation. In 2001, the federal government funded a study to determine how to manage the wild horse situation. It produced the massive 300-plus page Fleishman Hillard report, but ''it went to deaf ears,'' said Canaday.
Laurie Howard, vice president of the horse association, agreed, saying ideas laid out in the plan were largely ignored.
''It was a fabulous study,'' Howard said. ''If the BLM had done just half of what was recommended in that report we wouldn't be having this conversation.''
Frustrated by the BLM's wild horse policy, the Nevada Wildlife Commission recommended filing a lawsuit against the BLM for mismanaging the state's herd. But Republican Gov. Kenny Guinn opposed taking such a drastic measure and instead vowed to work with the federal government to get the herd under control.
Lohnes said the problem is that the Adopt-A-Horse program is underfunded and adoptions have not kept up with the numbers gathered during government roundups. While the roundups have reduced the mustang population on the range from 50,000 to 37,000, more horses are being rounded up than adopted and it's become costly to the BLM, which spends $465 annually per horse, or about $6.8 million a year caring for the animals.
The Burns Amendment currently applies to 8,400 unadoptable horses in BLM holding pens across the country. But to date not a single horse has been offered for sale under the new rules. BLM officials have said the agency is looking to find the horses safe homes and have contacted wild horse groups and several tribes asking if they could take some of the mustangs.
Meanwhile, Congressman Nick Rahall, D-W. Va., has introduced a bill that would restore prohibitions on the commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses.
Since 1980, more than four million American companion and wild horses have been slaughtered (mostly overseas) to meet demand for horsemeat, according to the Equine Protection Network.
In 2003, 35,000 horses were killed in two Texas slaughterhouses and thousands of others were exported to Canada, EPN said. The three horse slaughterhouses located in the United States are all foreign-owned. The third is located in Illinois.
Posted: March 15, 2005
by: Ryan Slattery (snitched from Indian Country Today)
LAS VEGAS - Wild horse advocates worried that a new law could send horses to slaughterhouses are fighting to restore protections that would make it illegal for individuals or companies to buy the animals from the federal government with the intention of killing them for profit.
''America's wild horses belong to all Americans. They are our heritage and you are their voice,'' Robin Lohnes, executive director of the American Horse Protective Association told a crowd of more than 150 people attending a Feb. 22 meeting in Las Vegas.
The rally was held to combat new legislation that was buried in an omnibus spending bill signed into law late last year. The provision was slipped in by Sen. Conrad Burns, R-Montana, who chairs the appropriations subcommittee that funds Bureau of Land Management programs.
The ''slaughter bill,'' as it's been dubbed by wild-horse advocates, lifts some protections of the 1971 Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burro Act overriding that law which prohibited the sale of wild horses for processing into commercial products. The Burns Amendment allows the BLM to now sell horses older than 10 years of age and those that have been unsuccessfully offered up for adoption on three occasions to the highest bidder without limitations.
Horse advocates fear the ''without limitations'' clause will attract ''killer buyers'' to sale yards where they could purchase a horse for an average of $125 and then re-sell it to slaughterhouses that pay $1 a pound, or roughly $800 per horse. Horsemeat is a delicacy mainly consumed in France, Belgium, Japan, Italy and Switzerland.
''They can make a pretty penny doing it,'' Conni Canaday, a board member with the Las Vegas-based National Wild Horse Association, said with a sigh as she stroked the neck of her adopted horse Wacko. ''The slaughter bill is only a quick fix to lower the horse population.''
An estimated 37,000 wild horses, often called mustangs, roam free on rangelands in the western United States. In Nevada, home to more than half of the nation's wild herd, BLM officials are looking to reduce the state's horse population from 19,000 to around 14,500. Burns introduced the rider on behalf of ranchers who claim the mustangs are ruining the range. The Nevada Cattlemen's Association, one organization supporting the measure, says it's necessary to thin a horse population that competes with other livestock for food and water.
But horse advocates argue that the BLM is not doing enough to solve issues of overpopulation. In 2001, the federal government funded a study to determine how to manage the wild horse situation. It produced the massive 300-plus page Fleishman Hillard report, but ''it went to deaf ears,'' said Canaday.
Laurie Howard, vice president of the horse association, agreed, saying ideas laid out in the plan were largely ignored.
''It was a fabulous study,'' Howard said. ''If the BLM had done just half of what was recommended in that report we wouldn't be having this conversation.''
Frustrated by the BLM's wild horse policy, the Nevada Wildlife Commission recommended filing a lawsuit against the BLM for mismanaging the state's herd. But Republican Gov. Kenny Guinn opposed taking such a drastic measure and instead vowed to work with the federal government to get the herd under control.
Lohnes said the problem is that the Adopt-A-Horse program is underfunded and adoptions have not kept up with the numbers gathered during government roundups. While the roundups have reduced the mustang population on the range from 50,000 to 37,000, more horses are being rounded up than adopted and it's become costly to the BLM, which spends $465 annually per horse, or about $6.8 million a year caring for the animals.
The Burns Amendment currently applies to 8,400 unadoptable horses in BLM holding pens across the country. But to date not a single horse has been offered for sale under the new rules. BLM officials have said the agency is looking to find the horses safe homes and have contacted wild horse groups and several tribes asking if they could take some of the mustangs.
Meanwhile, Congressman Nick Rahall, D-W. Va., has introduced a bill that would restore prohibitions on the commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses.
Since 1980, more than four million American companion and wild horses have been slaughtered (mostly overseas) to meet demand for horsemeat, according to the Equine Protection Network.
In 2003, 35,000 horses were killed in two Texas slaughterhouses and thousands of others were exported to Canada, EPN said. The three horse slaughterhouses located in the United States are all foreign-owned. The third is located in Illinois.
Calling all My History/Adventure/Mystery friends - Heh, Who am I kidding?
National Treasure is playing at the Cheap seats....Anyone wanna go?
The Heath is Back!
I know. I know. I am a Heath-a-holic (and a Keith-a-holic for that matter) but Yahoo now has the trailer for his new movie Lords Of Dogtown.
I even read somewhere today that Heath is making a Jude Law like emergence this year because of all his movies that are coming out. Well, it's not Heath's fault the movie studios have pushed back the release dates on certain movies (Brothers Grimm perhaps?).
Anyhow, Dogtown is out in June, Brothers Grimm with Matt Damon in July, Brokeback Mountain is slated for Dec, along with Casanova which has been proposed around x-mas. Candy is also susposed to be out by the end of the year, but I can see that as being slated for early next year.
Yippy!
I even read somewhere today that Heath is making a Jude Law like emergence this year because of all his movies that are coming out. Well, it's not Heath's fault the movie studios have pushed back the release dates on certain movies (Brothers Grimm perhaps?).
Anyhow, Dogtown is out in June, Brothers Grimm with Matt Damon in July, Brokeback Mountain is slated for Dec, along with Casanova which has been proposed around x-mas. Candy is also susposed to be out by the end of the year, but I can see that as being slated for early next year.
Yippy!
New Side of New Deal
I know a fair amount about the New Deal and FDR's run as out illustrious head of state. I, however, like most Americans, have only a vague idea about what all those Alphabet soup programs actually accomplished besides giving people jobs.
Here at SCSU, our old football field was surrounded by a New Deal project, and The Star Trib just ran an article on another, Post Office Murals.
This site isn't the actual article, but they do have some examples of New Deal Post Office Art. So now, (everybody saw this coming right?) I have this horrible hankering for a Road Trip to visit, you've guessed it, Post Offices.
Here at SCSU, our old football field was surrounded by a New Deal project, and The Star Trib just ran an article on another, Post Office Murals.
This site isn't the actual article, but they do have some examples of New Deal Post Office Art. So now, (everybody saw this coming right?) I have this horrible hankering for a Road Trip to visit, you've guessed it, Post Offices.
Monday, March 14, 2005
I can't believe it's not butter, Fabio!
I know. I am addicted to Romance Novels, and I sometimes read the really cheezy ones.
But this, puts cheeze over the top. And it was wonderfully entertaining. I loved all the extra sound effects that were added in post production.
Tosh was pretty partial to Andrew, who I'll admit was very adorable. Charles has a classic Romance Hero look, and Adam isn't no slouch in the looks department either. My one disappointment? No Keith Urban look alike. Mmmm...Keith.
But this, puts cheeze over the top. And it was wonderfully entertaining. I loved all the extra sound effects that were added in post production.
Tosh was pretty partial to Andrew, who I'll admit was very adorable. Charles has a classic Romance Hero look, and Adam isn't no slouch in the looks department either. My one disappointment? No Keith Urban look alike. Mmmm...Keith.
Envy
Erin gets all sorts of strange googled searches that end up with weird people finding her blog. Mine however, seem pretty normal. Except for the continued "dancing boob clip" search that points people in my direction. I now want to see this dancing boob clip because it has piqued my interest. I mean what exactly does a dancing boob look like? I know what mine look like while I'm dancing, but is that the same thing? Is there a person who studies this stuff? I wonder what kind of money they make?
Eh, Oh great.
I'm already almost plagerizing Toshia.
Blogger hates me today too.
Brad Pitt is Sex on Legs. Hahaha. That's from this weekend and I might actually write about it, if Erin or Tosh doesn't get to it first.
Blogger hates me today too.
Brad Pitt is Sex on Legs. Hahaha. That's from this weekend and I might actually write about it, if Erin or Tosh doesn't get to it first.
Yippie Skippy!
Toshia's got a blog!
Check it out here.
And I'm eating stolen Girl Scout Cookies. Yummy. They didn't come with a stolen Girl Scout, so ya'll don't have to worry about that.
Wow. Way off topic.
I'm going to finish reading my book called Sex and the Serial Killer. It's a romance. And it's funny.
Check it out here.
And I'm eating stolen Girl Scout Cookies. Yummy. They didn't come with a stolen Girl Scout, so ya'll don't have to worry about that.
Wow. Way off topic.
I'm going to finish reading my book called Sex and the Serial Killer. It's a romance. And it's funny.
Tuesday, March 01, 2005
The Little Things....
Yeah, like a damn printer that keeps getting clogged with paper and is demonic and hates me. I now get to hike to Atwood and hope the printing stations there aren't busy. Gah! I hate technology. I'm going to go live in the woods as a hermit like Burt Reynolds in With Out A Paddle.
MMM squirrel.
MMM squirrel.
It's Like Christmas Morning All Over Again.
Today is the first of March. I get to flip my calendar and see the Keith picture for a whole month.
Ya know, it really is the little things that make the day special....
Ya know, it really is the little things that make the day special....
Sunday, February 27, 2005
Why do people insist on going to bars to fight?
Please explain it to me.
Last night me and Becky when to the Station to see the Killer Hayseeds (a great local band!). I also was expected to do a meet and greet with her new perspective guy.
Of course, New Perspective Guy's best friend has the hots for Beck and apparently starts saying not so nice things about NPG. Beck gets pissed at NPG who in turn gets pissed off at her.
So they are yelling at each other while I'm being elbowed in the back by a drunk fireman, have a chick wearing eighties clothes (they apparently had come from a costume party) practically sitting on my lap, and cute, but drunk guy hitting on Beck while she's fighting with NPG. Did I mention the band was between sets so I didn't even have anything to look at?
Now I have a headache from the music, not the drinking because I was SoberCab (only had half a whisky Coke and split a kamikaze with Beck) and I'm way behind on my homework.
Last night me and Becky when to the Station to see the Killer Hayseeds (a great local band!). I also was expected to do a meet and greet with her new perspective guy.
Of course, New Perspective Guy's best friend has the hots for Beck and apparently starts saying not so nice things about NPG. Beck gets pissed at NPG who in turn gets pissed off at her.
So they are yelling at each other while I'm being elbowed in the back by a drunk fireman, have a chick wearing eighties clothes (they apparently had come from a costume party) practically sitting on my lap, and cute, but drunk guy hitting on Beck while she's fighting with NPG. Did I mention the band was between sets so I didn't even have anything to look at?
Now I have a headache from the music, not the drinking because I was SoberCab (only had half a whisky Coke and split a kamikaze with Beck) and I'm way behind on my homework.
Friday, February 25, 2005
And Now a Word from Van Helsing
"I would rather die than help you."
"Oh, Don't be boring. Everyone who says that ends up dead."
"Oh, Don't be boring. Everyone who says that ends up dead."
God Is Punishing Me for Something.
I lost my Keith shirt. I think...
I did my laundry yesterday and remember putting my Keith shirt in the washing machine. This morning I wanted to wear it, and couldn't find it anywhere. Not at all. Nothing. I thought I might have accidentilly put it somewhere else, or dropped it. Tosh even mentioned leaving it at grandma's (I practically use that shirt as a security blanket, so I doubt it's there.) But I still can't find it.
I also can't see someone digging through the dryer to steal my Keith shirt.
I wonder where it went...I miss my Keith.
I did my laundry yesterday and remember putting my Keith shirt in the washing machine. This morning I wanted to wear it, and couldn't find it anywhere. Not at all. Nothing. I thought I might have accidentilly put it somewhere else, or dropped it. Tosh even mentioned leaving it at grandma's (I practically use that shirt as a security blanket, so I doubt it's there.) But I still can't find it.
I also can't see someone digging through the dryer to steal my Keith shirt.
I wonder where it went...I miss my Keith.
Thursday, February 24, 2005
Throw back to the old days
When I was in High School, I hated doing laundry, but if I didn't do my own, any clothes my mother hated was free game for the garbage can.
I used to wear all my clothes until I ended up going to school wearing my swim suit and dress clothes because there was nothing else clean.
Today, I'm rockin' the swimware.
I used to wear all my clothes until I ended up going to school wearing my swim suit and dress clothes because there was nothing else clean.
Today, I'm rockin' the swimware.
Thursday, February 17, 2005
I have discovered one of my flaws.
When I get frustrated about a paper I'm writing on lets just say a group or thing I wouldn't normally dump on...I get really mean and say derogatory things that are out of character. Does this make me a bad person? Or just tired, stressed, and fed up?
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Crazy Stupid Bastards
I got a call from my dad tonight. Somebody I know died. He's not really family. He's not really a friend. He's not an acquaintance. All I know is that he played a part in my life, whether is was important or not doesn't seem to matter. Just that he did, and now he's dead.
His name is Jake.
A friend of his is getting married this weekend. When he was at the bachelor party up in Superior, he left his wallet at a bar. When he returned to get it, seven guys kicked the shit out of him until he was laying unconscious and bleeding on the ground. Then they started over again. When they got to the hospital they had to take him into surgery to get blood clots out of his brain. They found another. And another. And another. He's in a coma and will never wake up. He's gone. Away. Beaten so badly that he's unrecognizable.
He is related to my aunt and uncle, and I know his family well enough. They're at the family reunion every year. He's a sweet, gorgeous, fun-loving guy. He was one of the first people I ever got drunk off my ass around. He's also the one who introduced me to how much I hate Yague.
He's hooked up to a respirator. It's the only thing keeping him alive. The police have to do an autopsy. The hospital needs to harvest his organs. A wedding needs to go on.
When I was on the phone, I was dry-eyed. I chewed my lip a bit, but that's almost sorta normal. When I hung up, I cried, then laughed, then cried some more. I felt stupid. Crazy.
And Jake...
His name is Jake.
A friend of his is getting married this weekend. When he was at the bachelor party up in Superior, he left his wallet at a bar. When he returned to get it, seven guys kicked the shit out of him until he was laying unconscious and bleeding on the ground. Then they started over again. When they got to the hospital they had to take him into surgery to get blood clots out of his brain. They found another. And another. And another. He's in a coma and will never wake up. He's gone. Away. Beaten so badly that he's unrecognizable.
He is related to my aunt and uncle, and I know his family well enough. They're at the family reunion every year. He's a sweet, gorgeous, fun-loving guy. He was one of the first people I ever got drunk off my ass around. He's also the one who introduced me to how much I hate Yague.
He's hooked up to a respirator. It's the only thing keeping him alive. The police have to do an autopsy. The hospital needs to harvest his organs. A wedding needs to go on.
When I was on the phone, I was dry-eyed. I chewed my lip a bit, but that's almost sorta normal. When I hung up, I cried, then laughed, then cried some more. I felt stupid. Crazy.
And Jake...
Monday, February 14, 2005
I found it.
Remember my vague wonderings about Joe Lando and what he was doing? Well, I found a website dedicated to him. Apparently, he doesn't push my buttons without the "Sully" hair. Dr. Quinn season five is apparently now going on sale, so I guess I have to find out if my library has those.
And it's definitely the wolf.
And it's definitely the wolf.
Sunday, February 13, 2005
Interesting and kinda weird, yet touching.
I watched two dvd's this weekend, and when talking about them to my sister, described them both with that phrase.
The first was Ed Wood, starring Johnny Depp, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Bill Murry and directed by the one and only, Tim Burton. It's about the "worst film director of-all-time" who is played by Johnny Depp. The character is also a transvestite, who is chums with Dracula. The scenes between Eddie and Bella Lugosi are very touching and show the strength of human friendship. But the movie is really wacked out in other aspects.
The other was Pieces of April, starring Katie Holmes (Dawson's Creek) and Oliver Platt (The Three Musketeers). April (Katie) is the misfit of the family, and somehow, has been suckered into making the Thanksgiving meal, when she has no idea how to go about it. While making the perfect meal memory for her family, April learns about compassion, friendship, and forgiveness...Her family however, is a very different story. This one is great for someone who has never had a great/good/mildly civil relationship with their mother.
The first was Ed Wood, starring Johnny Depp, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Bill Murry and directed by the one and only, Tim Burton. It's about the "worst film director of-all-time" who is played by Johnny Depp. The character is also a transvestite, who is chums with Dracula. The scenes between Eddie and Bella Lugosi are very touching and show the strength of human friendship. But the movie is really wacked out in other aspects.
The other was Pieces of April, starring Katie Holmes (Dawson's Creek) and Oliver Platt (The Three Musketeers). April (Katie) is the misfit of the family, and somehow, has been suckered into making the Thanksgiving meal, when she has no idea how to go about it. While making the perfect meal memory for her family, April learns about compassion, friendship, and forgiveness...Her family however, is a very different story. This one is great for someone who has never had a great/good/mildly civil relationship with their mother.
Ever bench press a bus?
I think I now have.
It all started with Toshia and Anna's double date yesterday when they borrowed my car and somehow managed to knock one of the windows off the track. I now had a broken car that needed to be fixed.
And no one to fix it. Unlike some college girls, I have my own personal mechanics: my dad (in Nodak at the moment), my Uncle Peter (vacationing in Florida this week), and my dad's friend Dave (who hasn't returned my call yet.) This led to me living dangerously....Leaving my open, but locked car in the campus parking-lot overnight.
This morning, Me and Becky trekked it to BL to store my broken Isabelle until she could be repaired. Once there, we managed to get Becky's car stuck in the only snow bank around. After I pushed, shoved, and broke a shovel, we got the car free...
...To which she managed to back into the only patch of ice in a ten mile radius. Another half hour of pushing, shoving, and cursing ensued. Her car is a Neon. They are heavy as hell. My car is an Eagle Summit. I can knock it out of a snowbank by myself in less than five minutes. It's been tested.
I finished the trip three pairs of shoes later, with wet jeans, wet shirt, dirty faced, and wet sloppy haired, craving Code Red Mountain Dew.
Bench press a bus some day. I recommend it.
It all started with Toshia and Anna's double date yesterday when they borrowed my car and somehow managed to knock one of the windows off the track. I now had a broken car that needed to be fixed.
And no one to fix it. Unlike some college girls, I have my own personal mechanics: my dad (in Nodak at the moment), my Uncle Peter (vacationing in Florida this week), and my dad's friend Dave (who hasn't returned my call yet.) This led to me living dangerously....Leaving my open, but locked car in the campus parking-lot overnight.
This morning, Me and Becky trekked it to BL to store my broken Isabelle until she could be repaired. Once there, we managed to get Becky's car stuck in the only snow bank around. After I pushed, shoved, and broke a shovel, we got the car free...
...To which she managed to back into the only patch of ice in a ten mile radius. Another half hour of pushing, shoving, and cursing ensued. Her car is a Neon. They are heavy as hell. My car is an Eagle Summit. I can knock it out of a snowbank by myself in less than five minutes. It's been tested.
I finished the trip three pairs of shoes later, with wet jeans, wet shirt, dirty faced, and wet sloppy haired, craving Code Red Mountain Dew.
Bench press a bus some day. I recommend it.
Saturday, February 12, 2005
YeeHaw!
Alright, besides being psyched about the Dukes of Hazzard Marathon February 25th on CMT, I'm number 887 in the standings for Keith's I-squad.
Yea, Me!
Yea, Me!
Wednesday, February 09, 2005
Curves
Me and Toshia were comparing the fit of our jeans (because I don't have hips or apparently shapely thighs and she does.) when she came to this conclusion: If our bodies were combined, we would make one beautiful woman and one really ugly one.
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Ever sit down to do homework and right in the middle of reading about the history of teaching history have a profound question?
Like what the heck ever happened to Joe Lando? You know, the guy from Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman. Sully, I think his character's name was. I so used to have a crush on him. I don't know if it was the long hair and scruffy face, the whole sexy mountain man thing, or if it was his wolf. I guess I now have another mission in life, discovering what he's up to.
It could have been the wolf.
It could have been the wolf.
Romance novels and Keith Urban...two of my favorite things.
| This started out as a nice, clean post, but it soon spiraled into
*pauses to giggle* *giggles some more* *breaks down and laughs out loud* uh, the corner is where you go when you have naughty thoughts that wouldn't or rather shouldn't be mentioned in front of a ten year old, or a nun. *laughs some more* I'll never view my books in the same way ever again. |
Friday, February 04, 2005
Interesting, but random observation
Go to CMT.com and watch Shania Twain's new video Don't.
First of all, Erin, doesn't she have an absolutely fab wardrobe for this video? Tosh is a big fan of the red dress from the horse scenes, while I, strangely enough, like the pink corset one. Not the one with the fluffy white skirt, the other one.
Anyhow, Shania has to squeeze herself into a corset to get some wicked cleavage like that. I only have to wear a tank top with a shelf bra and I have the same effect. Oh, what that does for my ego...
First of all, Erin, doesn't she have an absolutely fab wardrobe for this video? Tosh is a big fan of the red dress from the horse scenes, while I, strangely enough, like the pink corset one. Not the one with the fluffy white skirt, the other one.
Anyhow, Shania has to squeeze herself into a corset to get some wicked cleavage like that. I only have to wear a tank top with a shelf bra and I have the same effect. Oh, what that does for my ego...
Thursday, February 03, 2005
Smell...That word looks so funny.
I was paging through one of my old Jane Mag's and saw this article by Liv Tyler titled "My five favorite smells, just because" and I thought it would be great to blog about.
1. Rain I've always loved thunderstorms, but that ozone smell right before or right after it rains is so refreshing and purifying. Thunderstorms energizing me. One night in Nodak we were having this wild lightning storm. It smelled of rain and was windy as hell, but nothing was coming out of the sky yet. I laid out on our trampoline in the dark and watched the storm approach across that big black sky. Amazing.
2. Original Stenson Cologne for Men My dad has worn this forever. When I was little I rarely ever saw him except on Sundays when we went to church and he had to get spiffed up in his dress shirts, jeans, and aftershave.
3. Lilacs I used to live surrounded by ten foot tall hedges of lilacs. Lilacs and Honeysuckle. I had this hide out, which consisted of two really big rocks in a cubby I hacked out of a the lilac hedge.
4. Fresh Cut Grass I don't know anybody (with the exception of allergic Toshia) who hates this smell. I've used to make my pocket money by mowing lawns. I also was forced to mow our own gigantuan lawns, even before we had a rider.
5. Apples My best friend when I was little used to eat gallons of apple juice. My grandpa used to bake killer apple pies. I used to filch not quite ripe apples from the neighbors trees during volleyball season. I swear they smell how they taste.
1. Rain I've always loved thunderstorms, but that ozone smell right before or right after it rains is so refreshing and purifying. Thunderstorms energizing me. One night in Nodak we were having this wild lightning storm. It smelled of rain and was windy as hell, but nothing was coming out of the sky yet. I laid out on our trampoline in the dark and watched the storm approach across that big black sky. Amazing.
2. Original Stenson Cologne for Men My dad has worn this forever. When I was little I rarely ever saw him except on Sundays when we went to church and he had to get spiffed up in his dress shirts, jeans, and aftershave.
3. Lilacs I used to live surrounded by ten foot tall hedges of lilacs. Lilacs and Honeysuckle. I had this hide out, which consisted of two really big rocks in a cubby I hacked out of a the lilac hedge.
4. Fresh Cut Grass I don't know anybody (with the exception of allergic Toshia) who hates this smell. I've used to make my pocket money by mowing lawns. I also was forced to mow our own gigantuan lawns, even before we had a rider.
5. Apples My best friend when I was little used to eat gallons of apple juice. My grandpa used to bake killer apple pies. I used to filch not quite ripe apples from the neighbors trees during volleyball season. I swear they smell how they taste.
Out of the Mouths of....pigs?
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and it may be necessary from time to time to give a stupid or misinformed beholder a black eye." -Miss Piggy
I Love Listening Parties!
I know. Nobody wants to hear about my wide and varied musical tastes. But you so have to give a listen to Deana Carter's newest album Story Of My Life due out in March on the Vanguard Label.
Deana's famous for her break out single Strawberry Wine and her Did I Shave My Legs for This album.
This album however, makes me think of those female singer/songwriters, although I'm sure Deana has the sense not to sleep with that jackass James Taylor. (Come on. He was never that great.)
My favorite track is One Day at A Time, which includes lyrics about Elvis and Kurt Cobain, Jesus and John Wayne. I also love the track titled Katie. The whole album just shows how wonderfully free-spirited Deana is.
Deana's famous for her break out single Strawberry Wine and her Did I Shave My Legs for This album.
This album however, makes me think of those female singer/songwriters, although I'm sure Deana has the sense not to sleep with that jackass James Taylor. (Come on. He was never that great.)
My favorite track is One Day at A Time, which includes lyrics about Elvis and Kurt Cobain, Jesus and John Wayne. I also love the track titled Katie. The whole album just shows how wonderfully free-spirited Deana is.
Wednesday, February 02, 2005
One of those Lame surveys
Everyone always sends these through email, but no one answers them half the time, so here's all my answers. 1. WHAT IS YOUR FULL NAME? Lisa 2. WHAT COLOR PANTS ARE YOU WEARING? Blue, they're jeans 3. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? CMT's Greatest Myths, Rumors, and Down Right Lies 4. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? A rice krispy bar 5. DO YOU STILL WISH ON STARS? All the time 6. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHICH COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Purple 8. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? Toshia calling me because she forgot to change her IM messages to say she was out. 9. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON THAT SENT THIS TO YOU? I love my little sis. 10. HOW ARE YOU TODAY? Wonderful 11. FAVORITE DRINK? OJ 12. FAVORITE ALCOHOLIC DRINK? Champaign 13. FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH/PLAY? Football, volleyball, Bull Riding, sometimes Hockey 14. HAIR COLOR? I'm a brunette with weird blondish highlights 15. EYE COLOR: hazel 16. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Nope. The last "good eyes" of the bunch 17. # OF SIBLINGS? 3 sisters 18. FAVORITE MONTH OF THE YEAR: July 19. FAVORITE FOOD? Peanut Butter, Steak, 20. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Daniel Deondra, but I think half of it was missing, so the last full movie was The Sleeping Dictionary 21. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR? Fourth of July 22. WHAT DO YOU DO TO VENT ANGER? Clean or Drive with the Music really loud. 23. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD? My Little Ponies 24. SUMMER OR WINTER? Summer 25. HUGS OR KISSES? Both 26 CHOCOLATE OR VANILLA? Vanilla 27. DO YOU WANT YOUR FRIENDS TO EMAIL YOU BACK? N/A 28. WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Maybe Sweetnsourgoth or Angel 29. WHO IS LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Toshia 30. LIVING ARRANGEMENTS? In my dorm at SCSU with Tosh 31. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? When I heard Rascal Flatts sing Skin in concert. 32. WHAT IS UNDER YOUR BED? Toshia's Bed 33. WHO IS THE FRIEND YOU'VE HAD THE LONGEST? My cousin Sandy, Then it's Jaime 34. WHAT DID YOU DO LAST NIGHT? Watched Gilmore Girls and Read for my Classes today 35. FAVORITE SMELL? Rain, Fresh Grass, Lavender, Lilacs, Rhubarb Pie 36 WHAT INSPIRES YOU? Passion, Hard Work 37. WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF? Failing at life 38. POPCORN- BUTTERED or SALTED? Cheese 39. FAVORITE CAR? Mustangs, or something with T-tops 40. FAVORITE FLOWER? Black-eyed Susans 41.#OF KEYS ON YOUR KEY RING? 6 on one, 3 on the other 42. CAN YOU JUGGLE? Uh, I don't know if you'd call it juggling... 43. FAVORITE DAY OF THE WEEK? Saturday Mornings 44. WHAT DID YOU DO ON YOUR LAST BIRTHDAY? Watched Lake Placid and drank Cheap Wine at Tosh's House 45. WOULD YOU RATHER READ OR WATCH TV? Read 46. WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES? Reading, Sleeping, Driving Fast, Writing, Watching Movies, 47. MOUNTAINS OR BEACHES? What's my mood and Who am I with? 48. AS A HOMEMAKER, WHAT JOB DO YOU HATE THE MOST? Vacuuming 49. PETS? My Dog Shiner, my adopted cat Tigg, Corky, My Senile watchdog at Gram's, Sampson, our Palm tree, My Aloe Plant and Its baby. Unofficially, in Nodak I have 2 more dogs, another cat, 2 birds, and perhaps the wild things at Toshia's house. 50. DO YOU TRUST THE CURRENT PRESIDENT? I think he's a Jackass. 51. ARE YOU CURRENTLY SINGLE? Yep 52. MALE/ FEMALE? Female 53. DO YOU LIKE YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER? Ha! 54. HOW LONG HAVE YOU KNOWN EACH OTHER? I'm sure our souls have know each other for centuries. ***giggles uncontrollably at the naive idiocy of that statement.*** |
Monday, January 31, 2005
Now This is What I Call Real News
RAPID CITY, S.D. - A buffalo that escaped from an auction ended up in a dressing room at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center where it spent a couple of hours staring into a mirror.
The buffalo jumped over a steel panel during the Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo on Sunday morning, went down an alley and got into the dressing room reserved for visiting sports teams, said Brian Maliske, the civic center's general manager.
****To learn more about this Buffalo Caper vist this site.
Movie Review: The Sleeping Dictionary
| The Sleeping Dictionary stars Hugh Dancy (Ella Enchanted, King Arthur) and Jessica Alba (Dark Angel, Honey) in a tale of what else, but forbidden love.
The setting is breathtaking 1930's Sarawak. John Truscott (Dancy) is an Englishman fresh out of college and sent to the wilds to become an assistant to the Colonial Govenor. To help him learn the language, he is given a "Sleeping Dictionary,"a local woman who is supposed to tutor him in the local language and perform "wifely duties," named Selima (Alba) Of course, they fall in love when they're not supposed too. Truscott is sent back to England, only to return a year later with his new bride, who is the Govenor's daughter. This of course leads the forbidden lovers to attempt to reunite, uncovering secrets, and having to decide between the duty to one's country, or the duty to one's heart. *****3 of 4**** I enjoyed the movie. Hugh is easy on the eyes and has a nice set of abs. There was a really long love scene in the middle, and of course, there were a bunch of frontal boob shots that I could have done without because, hey, I already have a set. I thought the Mother-In-Law made a wonderful vindictive bitch, and I'm sure the "authentic" dress of the locals wasn't so authentic. I also thought the ending built tension, but not in a satisfactory way. I think if it had a stronger end I would have liked it better, but what can ya do? |
A woman won his chopper and her "Man" hung up on him.
KEITH URBAN BENEFIT SCAMMER CAUGHT
filched from here.
Last weekend in Nashville, Big & Rich, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Kenny Chesney, Troy Gentry, Lee Ann Womack, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Wynonna and Katrina Elam were among the artists who donated their time for Keith Urban's sold-out annual benefit concert, "Max It Out for Meningitis." The benefit raised over $270,000. There was also a scam artist who tried to benefit from the concert - a woman who sold 18 fake tickets on eBay for $500 each, according to event director Jill Royka. Concert organizers found her and now she's offering refunds, but there's even another alleged fraudulent ticket seller in the U.K. In fact, eBay said in a three-week period of time, this event holds the record for most fraudulent ticket sale attempts ever. "You wouldn't believe the amount of time we've spent on the phone trying to tell people their tickets are fake and trying to help them get their money back," Jill told The Tennessean.
Published on: 01/24/2005
For more information on this excellent charity, check out this site, or the Max it Out link on the sidebar.
filched from here.
Last weekend in Nashville, Big & Rich, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Kenny Chesney, Troy Gentry, Lee Ann Womack, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Wynonna and Katrina Elam were among the artists who donated their time for Keith Urban's sold-out annual benefit concert, "Max It Out for Meningitis." The benefit raised over $270,000. There was also a scam artist who tried to benefit from the concert - a woman who sold 18 fake tickets on eBay for $500 each, according to event director Jill Royka. Concert organizers found her and now she's offering refunds, but there's even another alleged fraudulent ticket seller in the U.K. In fact, eBay said in a three-week period of time, this event holds the record for most fraudulent ticket sale attempts ever. "You wouldn't believe the amount of time we've spent on the phone trying to tell people their tickets are fake and trying to help them get their money back," Jill told The Tennessean.
Published on: 01/24/2005
For more information on this excellent charity, check out this site, or the Max it Out link on the sidebar.
Thursday, January 27, 2005
I made yellow snow!
I stole this site from KatieMac's LiveJournal. It was the fieldtrip featured on my birthday, and I'm so dissapointed that I missed it. Check it out!
If Only Oliver Wood still when to Hogwarts...
J.K. Rowling has had her third kid. That's why she made the paper where they announced - Da Dum De Dum:
The Sixth Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, will be released July 16th.
Oh Joy!
The Sixth Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, will be released July 16th.
Oh Joy!
Wednesday, January 26, 2005
Class Canceled
I've mentioned before about how much I enjoy my Immigrant America class. I think it's because my professor totally cracks me up. Check this out.
Due to a severe case of laryngitis--I can barely croak--my classes arecancelled for today. BUT I will be back on Friday, even if I have toresort to sign language.
See you then.
Prof Wingerd
Due to a severe case of laryngitis--I can barely croak--my classes arecancelled for today. BUT I will be back on Friday, even if I have toresort to sign language.
See you then.
Prof Wingerd
Tuesday, January 25, 2005
Stole this baby from Angel...but it sounded like so much fun.
alphebet quiz Artistic Talent:: Is talking an artistic talent? I can tell a good story...I make collage covers for my journals...and I can draw an excellent stick person. Birthplace:: Mercy Hospital, Coon Rapids, MN Career Aspirations at Age 6:: I wanted to be a teacher....well, golly gee...who'd a thunk... Dream, reaccuring:: I had this dream about me, Heath Ledger, and eleven kids hiding in a movie theater from Cheech Marin and Japanese businessmen who were trying to kill us, two nights in a row. Other than that, when I was little I used to have nightmares about owls. Elementary School, name of:: Valley View Elementary School Fabrics and Materials, favorite to wear on body:: The fabric of our lives. Gym, work out at one?:: Only if it includes Power Rangers Memories:: Shouldn't this start with an H? I have this great memory of car surfing with Tyler. Bugs that would normally hit your windshield at 30mph really hurt when they smack ya in the face. Introvert or Extrovert?:: I think I'm a bit more introverted than I used to be. Jewelry/Trinkets Worn Regularly:: Silver watch Tosh got me for Christmas a while ago, with the most feminine Men's watchband the guy at Walmart picked out. My highschool class ring. Half of the earing set from Laura & Joe's wedding because I lost the other. Lately, I've also worn the flip-flop necklace I got from Sean and Esther for Christmas. And big hoops in my lower lobes. Killer App, Favorite:: uh... Latest Book Read:: Looking for Lacey By Linda Francis Lee Medications (Rx), regular:: I tend to just stuck it up and go on...or bum something from Tosh. She's got all sorts of "good things" Nicknames, current:: Sugar, The Drunken Streaker, Fish, Mrs. Urban (in my dreams at least) Operating System of Choice (for desktop):: Windows XP that's what I've got. Pets, current:: Shiner is my doggie and Tigg is my adopted cat, since he's technically the barn cat. Then there's Jake and Duke, Patches, and Spike and Fly, the rest of the Nodak crew. Corky is my going senile watch dog at Grandma's. Oh, and then there's Sampson my palm tree and my aloe plant, which just had a baby. Queer?:: Carson's voice grates on my nerves. Role Models, current:: My parents, Keith Urban, and I'm a current fan of Alice Paul (she was a suffragette) Sleepwear, typical:: pajama pants and sports bra, or Mr. Clean boxers and a tank top. Tough Situations, current:: Getting all this damn reading done for class...finding a job I LIKE. University Degree(s):: Working on my teaching thing. Virginity, age lost at:: hopefully, some time before I die. Weather, favorite:: Crack of Dawn Early Morning Summer Rain. X-e's you're on speaking terms with, numbers/percentage of:: Ex whats? Should I tell you I still commune with my dead dogs. Because I do. Sware. Ha ha Ha! Yard/Rummage Sales, do you go?:: YES! I love getting clothes there. There's nothing like lived in tshirts or broken in jackets. Zen Moments:: Normally happen when I drive long distances (like say to Nodak) with the radio up really loud. |
Passing some time
| I'm just passing a bit of time before I go tackle my homework. I have to decode three sentences writen in Chinese. I'm not too thrilled about that.
I FINALLY found the latest issue of Country Music Today with Keith on the cover. He looks majorly droolworthy. There's also this adorible quote by Melissa Peterman, the actress who plays Barbara Jean on Reba:
This is also on the page where they have the top 20 sexiest men in Country Music listed, and of course my man topped that one. I guess that's the end of my procrastination. It's on to my Chinese riddle and my immigrant tales. |
Monday, January 24, 2005
Finding Anna's Cell Phone. An Essay.
| Today, Me and the rest of our fearless trio trekked all over campus tracking down the last of our textbooks. Anna wanted to check on the ones she had on sale at the book exchange. Toshia dropped her diffy Q class so we're making her take a community psych class. Now she's going to become a psychologist and make lots of money instead of being an accountant and making lots of money. Or better yet, she could do both, make tons of money, and support me for the rest of my life.
Any how. Back to story. We walked down to Anna's truck in K lot, (fifty miles from civilization) and on the way met two very nice husky doggies who loved me and slobbered all over me and Toshia. Tosh wasn't too thrilled 'bout that. Following the dog's was Anna's puddle slogging, which was a total accident. She didn't think it was that deep. We believe that this is where it all started to go wrong. We do the walky deal to the truck, then, on the way to her class, she realized that she lost her cell. We went to check for her while she ran to class...when low and behold Tosh's cell rings. It was the people who found Anna's cell. It's supposed to be waiting for us in the office at the hockey center. So we're were right outside the hockey center and decided to go get it. After going to the ticket office, and then being sent to the pro shop, and then not finding the pro shop open, we give up and try to catch Anna before her class starts in 10 minutes. We get there, give her the schpeel, and meet her professor, who's wearing a rubber chicken around her neck. Don't ask me. Later, we found out that the people who found the cell called Anna's dad, who called Anna's mom, who called Anthony, who went on his own wild chase to find the stupid phone. And *giggles* he fell in that damned puddle too. And he doesn't believe me that there's a pro shop. Har-humpf. |
Friday, January 21, 2005
Rollin' On the River with Keith
Snatched from CMT.com Urban and Fogerty Schedule CMT Crossroads
a) don't have that many points saved up on my i-squad, b) don't live in California, so I would have had to make an emergency run out there for it, and c) I don't have official fan club membership because I haven't sent anything yet. The boards have been reporting that it was an aussome concert and that fan club memebers with tickets were able to sit in the front row, so when the episode airs Feb 19th, I will have talked with some of the gals in the audience. |
Classes
I've now experienced all of my classes except for my jam packed Wednesday night afternoonish classes.
My Intro to Sociology class is going to be interesting. Besides the fact that it has a lot of second semester freshman and interesting topics, it also has one of the girls I graduated High school with. One of those people who's lauded as "nice to everyone." I will be fun to see how much she ignores me.
My Immigrates class is going to be a blast, I can already tell. There's going to be LOTS of reading (Like having 17 books for the semester doesn't tip anyone off) but there's going to be fun projects, like movie field trips and a family history paper. I also already have a paper due on Monday for this class, which is what I'll be doing as soon as I'm done here. Maybe.
My China class is going to be really interesting. The professor is what you expect a history professor to be like, look like, talk like. And we have lots of international students in our class, mostly those from Japan looking to learn more about their neighbors. That would be like Me going to a class about Canada. Actually, that sounds like a lot of fun.
My other two classes are Theories and Concepts of History, and Ethnic Studies: Native Americans in the Social Studies Curriculum. I won't know more about them till Wednesday, but already I know that I'm going to be swamped with papers. It's a good thing I'm long winded and full of hot air.
My Intro to Sociology class is going to be interesting. Besides the fact that it has a lot of second semester freshman and interesting topics, it also has one of the girls I graduated High school with. One of those people who's lauded as "nice to everyone." I will be fun to see how much she ignores me.
My Immigrates class is going to be a blast, I can already tell. There's going to be LOTS of reading (Like having 17 books for the semester doesn't tip anyone off) but there's going to be fun projects, like movie field trips and a family history paper. I also already have a paper due on Monday for this class, which is what I'll be doing as soon as I'm done here. Maybe.
My China class is going to be really interesting. The professor is what you expect a history professor to be like, look like, talk like. And we have lots of international students in our class, mostly those from Japan looking to learn more about their neighbors. That would be like Me going to a class about Canada. Actually, that sounds like a lot of fun.
My other two classes are Theories and Concepts of History, and Ethnic Studies: Native Americans in the Social Studies Curriculum. I won't know more about them till Wednesday, but already I know that I'm going to be swamped with papers. It's a good thing I'm long winded and full of hot air.
Thursday, January 20, 2005
Read Here if you ever want to become the sole focus of attention.
Last night, me and Tosh got the hell out of Dodge. We ran to Embers for fuel, and then visited the Promised Land. Well, we went to Barnes & Noble to sniff book glue.
Besides loading up on new titles to check out at the library, holding my self to just one book (KatieMac's newest), and having a giggle fest when Keolia noticed me, but not Tosh, I became the center of attention at the check out counter.
I hand the not cute, but not ugly, cashier guy my book, and write up my check. Then he askes the dreded "can I see you're driver's license?" question.
Wait, you say. Didn't you just have a birthday? Shouldn't you're picture now be a stellar representation of you're very legal self?
Yes. It is all of that. AND in the new, weird, and ugly driver's licesnse mode.
I had three cashiers and the four people in line behind me checking it out. At one point, the manager guy even joked, "everyone gather around and gawk at Lisa's driver's license."
And that is my Barnes & Noble story.
Besides loading up on new titles to check out at the library, holding my self to just one book (KatieMac's newest), and having a giggle fest when Keolia noticed me, but not Tosh, I became the center of attention at the check out counter.
I hand the not cute, but not ugly, cashier guy my book, and write up my check. Then he askes the dreded "can I see you're driver's license?" question.
Wait, you say. Didn't you just have a birthday? Shouldn't you're picture now be a stellar representation of you're very legal self?
Yes. It is all of that. AND in the new, weird, and ugly driver's licesnse mode.
I had three cashiers and the four people in line behind me checking it out. At one point, the manager guy even joked, "everyone gather around and gawk at Lisa's driver's license."
And that is my Barnes & Noble story.
Complete Irony
Today is the President's inauguration AND the first day of classes.
Does anyone else see the irony here?
Does anyone else see the irony here?