Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Friday, February 5, 2010
Serious Updating.
Ok. We moved a couple of months ago. We are all loving the new apartment. Kittles loves the couch my mom gave us. Chris and I love being able to sleep when one of us is up playing on the computer or watching tv. We got a little grill and have had tons of cook outs. We have tons more space, a much bigger kitchen, and more closet space. Our carpet keeps getting dirty though, so I've had to shampoo it a few times. Things are good with that.
I started school again. It's pretty hectic. I usually have 1-2 books and a play to read every week, but I'm doing a pretty good job keeping up. History of Environmental Science in America might kill me with boredom, though.
I hung out with my mom earlier after Sadee's loooooooooooong vet visit. We went to Joe's Pizza in mesquite.. it was pretty delicious. I recommend it. We should all try to keep hole in the wall places in business.
A lot of my friends are trying vegetarianism and I've been trying to be really supportive and keep them healthy and on track. If you know anyone that is a vegetarian or wants to become one, I am a walking book of knowledge. Pleeeeease let me know! I tried some Field Roast Vegan Sausages yesterday. They are completely amazing. Soy free, meat free, they cook well, they're easy to crumble, and they taste great. The texture leaves a little to be desired but it's hard to care when you're eating something so delish.
We are looking at new cars for me. Hopefully the plans will go through because any of you who have ridden in my car lately probably know that it's on its last leg. We're currently looking at used mini coopers.
Unfortunately any studying that I was doing for my senior honors thesis has come to a stand still. Of course I could be working on it right now, but I'm blogging. I don't know why, either, because if you're reading this you've probably heard this all from me already.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Whoops.
Sorry. I forgot you, blog.
So I started researching for my senior honors thesis today. I'm rereading all of Vonnegut's novels in chronological order. I don't know what I'm writing about yet, I figured I'll just read until something comes to me. I'll keep you posted.
Chris and I cleaned a lot today with the help of his mom. We move in about a week and a half. Nothing is packed yet, but at least we got some cleaning out of the way. The bathroom looks absolutely amazing.
Umm.. that is all.
So I started researching for my senior honors thesis today. I'm rereading all of Vonnegut's novels in chronological order. I don't know what I'm writing about yet, I figured I'll just read until something comes to me. I'll keep you posted.
Chris and I cleaned a lot today with the help of his mom. We move in about a week and a half. Nothing is packed yet, but at least we got some cleaning out of the way. The bathroom looks absolutely amazing.
Umm.. that is all.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
LIVE!!
Don't die blog. I know I haven't been good to you, but I'll change. I swear I'll change!
End of the semester- drawing dangerously near. Reading my last book for Jane Austen right now. I love Jane Austen, but I'm ready to throw up! Reading all of her books in six weeks is a method of torture. Really.
So a lot has happened since we last met, Sir Blog. I got promoted, worked too much, wanted to pull my hair out, wanted to burn down our store, had no time to be happy, stepped down, and the other day I was bored for the first time in months. Being bored is FABULOUS, you people just don't know! Oh yeah, that German class I was taking? Dropped it. The Stats class I was taking? C. Working full time and going to school is the stupidest idea I've ever had. I could never do both jobs to the best of my ability, first giving up school, and then slacking off at work. Not doin' it again.
So what am I reading? JANE AUSTEN. We're currently reading Persuasion, her last novel and the last we have to read. We're exploring the Romantic elements of the story. I took a break from her on Wednesday and reread The Phantom Tollbooth. I love kid's books. They're so fantastic! TPT is all about how it takes language, math, reason, and "rhyme" to make a well balanced society. I dunno about math, but whatever, if you say so. To summarize the plot a little, this boy, who is incredibly bored with his life, comes home from school one day and there's a tollbooth in his room. So he goes through it, visits the kingdom where words are grown (yea, on trees), travels through the valleys of sound and sight, through the mines where numbers are procured, and climbs to a castle in the sky to rescue two princesses- Rhyme and Reason. What everyone fails to tell him is that the mission is impossible, but of course they tell him that afterward. It's a great book, and a two hour read.
I also read The Namesake, which was alright. I think I was a little lost because I'm not Indian and I don't know any of the culture and traditions that were being described in the book. It was aimed exclusively toward one audience, unless you were really aiming to get it and googled everything, then I guess you would get the best out of it. I also read Anna in the Tropics, which is about the workers in a cigar factory and how they have a man read to them while their rolling cigars. The reader reads Anna Karenina and everyone gets all love crazy and Mr. Reader man ends up getting shot. It was really strange, but I loved the amount of old world cigar roller tradition was involved. It made me want a cigar, too.
End of the semester- drawing dangerously near. Reading my last book for Jane Austen right now. I love Jane Austen, but I'm ready to throw up! Reading all of her books in six weeks is a method of torture. Really.
So a lot has happened since we last met, Sir Blog. I got promoted, worked too much, wanted to pull my hair out, wanted to burn down our store, had no time to be happy, stepped down, and the other day I was bored for the first time in months. Being bored is FABULOUS, you people just don't know! Oh yeah, that German class I was taking? Dropped it. The Stats class I was taking? C. Working full time and going to school is the stupidest idea I've ever had. I could never do both jobs to the best of my ability, first giving up school, and then slacking off at work. Not doin' it again.
So what am I reading? JANE AUSTEN. We're currently reading Persuasion, her last novel and the last we have to read. We're exploring the Romantic elements of the story. I took a break from her on Wednesday and reread The Phantom Tollbooth. I love kid's books. They're so fantastic! TPT is all about how it takes language, math, reason, and "rhyme" to make a well balanced society. I dunno about math, but whatever, if you say so. To summarize the plot a little, this boy, who is incredibly bored with his life, comes home from school one day and there's a tollbooth in his room. So he goes through it, visits the kingdom where words are grown (yea, on trees), travels through the valleys of sound and sight, through the mines where numbers are procured, and climbs to a castle in the sky to rescue two princesses- Rhyme and Reason. What everyone fails to tell him is that the mission is impossible, but of course they tell him that afterward. It's a great book, and a two hour read.
I also read The Namesake, which was alright. I think I was a little lost because I'm not Indian and I don't know any of the culture and traditions that were being described in the book. It was aimed exclusively toward one audience, unless you were really aiming to get it and googled everything, then I guess you would get the best out of it. I also read Anna in the Tropics, which is about the workers in a cigar factory and how they have a man read to them while their rolling cigars. The reader reads Anna Karenina and everyone gets all love crazy and Mr. Reader man ends up getting shot. It was really strange, but I loved the amount of old world cigar roller tradition was involved. It made me want a cigar, too.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Oh Hi!
Hey Blog. I finally have some stuff to talk about, I think, and I have nothing to do while my noodles are cooking. Im making like a spaghetti with broccoli and peas. Nowmnowm. It's going to be yumtastic. I've decided to change my diet, you know, be healthier. I'm going to watch my sodium intake (because it's currently through le roof) and choose vegetarian opitions if they are available when I go out to eat, or what have you. I would go organic and natural too but that shit's expensive.
At any rate, I'm almost done with my book, the Brief Wondrous yadda yadda. It is really good. I've learned a lot about Santo Domingo and the Truijillo reign while reading it, while being thoroughly entertained. It's sexy and historically significant! Book club is in a few weeks and I'm hoping to get the book club book done then read through the new Neal Stephenson book, although I have no idea how long that bad boy is going to take me. Its like 1000 pages.
I went to the vagina doctor today and got probed in every way, shape, and form. I also got that HPV virus shot and my arm is SUPER FUCKED. I'm 10 kinds of sore :(.
Dinner just got done, OMG YUM. Chris is asleep so I get to make whatever I want. Veggies, pasta, and tomatoes go so well together.
Off to dine, peace out!
At any rate, I'm almost done with my book, the Brief Wondrous yadda yadda. It is really good. I've learned a lot about Santo Domingo and the Truijillo reign while reading it, while being thoroughly entertained. It's sexy and historically significant! Book club is in a few weeks and I'm hoping to get the book club book done then read through the new Neal Stephenson book, although I have no idea how long that bad boy is going to take me. Its like 1000 pages.
I went to the vagina doctor today and got probed in every way, shape, and form. I also got that HPV virus shot and my arm is SUPER FUCKED. I'm 10 kinds of sore :(.
Dinner just got done, OMG YUM. Chris is asleep so I get to make whatever I want. Veggies, pasta, and tomatoes go so well together.
Off to dine, peace out!
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
omg hai.
Oh hello, Blog.
My birthday was last week. I am 20! I don't feel 20. I really don't feel an age. How do you feel an age? I think I grew up to fast to remember what it was like to not be a responsible adult. I've had bills since I was 17. I moved out a month after I graduated from high school. I've had pets to take care of and provide for for 2 years. The only thing I miss about living at home was not having to worry about how much energy a light was using, or how much rent is going to increase when my lease is up. I like living on my own, with my little family. All of you who are still with your parents should try it, if you think you're ready to start being responsible for your own well being. I did it, so you know it's possible.
At any rate, I just finished Pastoralia by Saunders. If you like strange short stories, I really recommend this one. It was absolutely fantastic. I really enjoyed his writing style and his unique stories. I'm currently reading The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Diaz. We have a book club at work (and why not? we are a book store) and Diaz is our September selection. It came out in paper back today so I swung by to pick up a copy. So far it is really catchy and fun. There are a lot of spanish sentences in it, however, and I find myself utilizing my super context clue detective work more than 5 times per page. Some times I have to google things. I had to Google galletazo earlier, and didn't really get a definitive answer as to what a galletazo actually is. All I found were some youtube videos of Hispanic kids sneaking up on and slapping the piss out of each other. So I guess a galletazo is a surprise slap? Either way, it is a great story so far and I'm really excited about it. Now, if I could just get off work for the meeting!
I did a lot of studying for statistics earlier, with the help of my dear Kittles. I got a lot of work done, which I hope will help me get an A on the first test. I still need to study for German, but I'd rather blog. The reminds me, my mom and I went to Henk's on Saturday. They are a German restaurant. YUM! It was freaking good! I will definitely go there again! If any of you blog readers, I think there is one of you, like German food, I'll give you directions.
I picked up the newest issue of Good magazine at work the other day, not because I like the magazine, but because this month's issue is on public education. I'm collecting all the public education reform literature I can because I might write my dissertation on it. I don't know yet. Any way, it didn't have much information in it. There was a small article on why our schools are failing, namely that we've taken all the "fun" out of learning. Then there's something about affirmative action, and then about playgrounds? Ummm.. ok. Yet the entire magazine is supposedly centered around the fact that children are being left behind, etc. etc... Oh well.
Ok, well. Bye.
My birthday was last week. I am 20! I don't feel 20. I really don't feel an age. How do you feel an age? I think I grew up to fast to remember what it was like to not be a responsible adult. I've had bills since I was 17. I moved out a month after I graduated from high school. I've had pets to take care of and provide for for 2 years. The only thing I miss about living at home was not having to worry about how much energy a light was using, or how much rent is going to increase when my lease is up. I like living on my own, with my little family. All of you who are still with your parents should try it, if you think you're ready to start being responsible for your own well being. I did it, so you know it's possible.
At any rate, I just finished Pastoralia by Saunders. If you like strange short stories, I really recommend this one. It was absolutely fantastic. I really enjoyed his writing style and his unique stories. I'm currently reading The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Diaz. We have a book club at work (and why not? we are a book store) and Diaz is our September selection. It came out in paper back today so I swung by to pick up a copy. So far it is really catchy and fun. There are a lot of spanish sentences in it, however, and I find myself utilizing my super context clue detective work more than 5 times per page. Some times I have to google things. I had to Google galletazo earlier, and didn't really get a definitive answer as to what a galletazo actually is. All I found were some youtube videos of Hispanic kids sneaking up on and slapping the piss out of each other. So I guess a galletazo is a surprise slap? Either way, it is a great story so far and I'm really excited about it. Now, if I could just get off work for the meeting!
I did a lot of studying for statistics earlier, with the help of my dear Kittles. I got a lot of work done, which I hope will help me get an A on the first test. I still need to study for German, but I'd rather blog. The reminds me, my mom and I went to Henk's on Saturday. They are a German restaurant. YUM! It was freaking good! I will definitely go there again! If any of you blog readers, I think there is one of you, like German food, I'll give you directions.
I picked up the newest issue of Good magazine at work the other day, not because I like the magazine, but because this month's issue is on public education. I'm collecting all the public education reform literature I can because I might write my dissertation on it. I don't know yet. Any way, it didn't have much information in it. There was a small article on why our schools are failing, namely that we've taken all the "fun" out of learning. Then there's something about affirmative action, and then about playgrounds? Ummm.. ok. Yet the entire magazine is supposedly centered around the fact that children are being left behind, etc. etc... Oh well.
Ok, well. Bye.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Holy shit
Uhh, Hi blog. Don't be mad, but I forgot you existed.
So much has happened since I last wrote. I got a job at Borders, which pretty much rocks. I look at books all day, and then I help people find stuff. And sometimes I make people lattes. Even though my awesome manager just left, it is still pretty fun. I get a wicked discount and my book shelf got so heavy it broke a few days ago.
Also, I'm keeping with my new years resolution. I start German class tomorrow, which means that soon you will see my German post.
My birthday is in a few days, and Alma got me this SWEET Beatles shirt. It's that hippie green that works so well on me. I think I'll wear it every daaaaay!
I'm playing WoW again, which is bad bad bad. But I'm also knitting again. Actually, where do I find time to do all this shit?
As you probably know, I read a lot of books while on vacation from blogging. So here we go.
Oryx and Crake by Atwood- A good book, but as far as post-apocalyptic literature goes it wasn't my favorite.
Marley and Me- UUgh so good. Grogan is a really good writer.. I laughed, I cried (a lot), and I really enjoyed the book as a whole. I didn't learn anything or really get anything out of it but it was entertaining at least.
Oil! by Sinclair- Sinclair is really an amazing author, but the good bits of Oil! were not worth the hike to get to them. The movie, if you haven't seen it, is a must watch.
Jailbird by Vonnegut- Not my favorite Vonnegut, but still fun back stab at the MAN.
Cat's Cradle by Vonnegut- Hands down my favorite by Vonnegut.
Armageddon in Retrospect by Vonnegut- Filled with really cool stuff. There's his POW letter, the speech that he was scheduled to make but died, lots of sweet short stories, and a cool introduction by his son Mark.
A Dirty Job by Moore- Hilarious. The source of many inside jokes at work.
Satanic Verses by Rushdie- Such a neat book. A lot of the chapters in it would make really awesome sci-fi scenes, even though I'm certain he wasn't aiming for that. A little intimidating in length, and pretty slow at times, but still a fantastic read. The controversy surrounding the book is also really interesting.
The Other Boleyn Girl by Geggory- Barely worth whiping your ass with.
So much has happened since I last wrote. I got a job at Borders, which pretty much rocks. I look at books all day, and then I help people find stuff. And sometimes I make people lattes. Even though my awesome manager just left, it is still pretty fun. I get a wicked discount and my book shelf got so heavy it broke a few days ago.
Also, I'm keeping with my new years resolution. I start German class tomorrow, which means that soon you will see my German post.
My birthday is in a few days, and Alma got me this SWEET Beatles shirt. It's that hippie green that works so well on me. I think I'll wear it every daaaaay!
I'm playing WoW again, which is bad bad bad. But I'm also knitting again. Actually, where do I find time to do all this shit?
As you probably know, I read a lot of books while on vacation from blogging. So here we go.
Oryx and Crake by Atwood- A good book, but as far as post-apocalyptic literature goes it wasn't my favorite.
Marley and Me- UUgh so good. Grogan is a really good writer.. I laughed, I cried (a lot), and I really enjoyed the book as a whole. I didn't learn anything or really get anything out of it but it was entertaining at least.
Oil! by Sinclair- Sinclair is really an amazing author, but the good bits of Oil! were not worth the hike to get to them. The movie, if you haven't seen it, is a must watch.
Jailbird by Vonnegut- Not my favorite Vonnegut, but still fun back stab at the MAN.
Cat's Cradle by Vonnegut- Hands down my favorite by Vonnegut.
Armageddon in Retrospect by Vonnegut- Filled with really cool stuff. There's his POW letter, the speech that he was scheduled to make but died, lots of sweet short stories, and a cool introduction by his son Mark.
A Dirty Job by Moore- Hilarious. The source of many inside jokes at work.
Satanic Verses by Rushdie- Such a neat book. A lot of the chapters in it would make really awesome sci-fi scenes, even though I'm certain he wasn't aiming for that. A little intimidating in length, and pretty slow at times, but still a fantastic read. The controversy surrounding the book is also really interesting.
The Other Boleyn Girl by Geggory- Barely worth whiping your ass with.
Friday, April 4, 2008
German ist swiftly kicking my ass.
I just wanted to let you all know that I'm keeping my new year's resolution to learn german. Chris downloaded Rosetta Stone and I've been doing lessons on it. It's kicking my ass.
DAS AUTO IST GELB.
That is all.
Err. One last thing:
I finished A Farewell to Arms a few days ago and read Promise Not to Tell by Jennifer McMahon today. My mom said it was good so I figured I'd give it a shot. It was only 250ish pages and I couldn't put it down. A good read, though unexpected. I normally hate murder mysteries but this one was really gripping, and had a really sweet little message. I'm actually looking forward to McMahon's next book, which comes out at the end of this month. Now I'm on to read Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood.
Seriously, that is all.
DAS AUTO IST GELB.
That is all.
Err. One last thing:
I finished A Farewell to Arms a few days ago and read Promise Not to Tell by Jennifer McMahon today. My mom said it was good so I figured I'd give it a shot. It was only 250ish pages and I couldn't put it down. A good read, though unexpected. I normally hate murder mysteries but this one was really gripping, and had a really sweet little message. I'm actually looking forward to McMahon's next book, which comes out at the end of this month. Now I'm on to read Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood.
Seriously, that is all.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
OOH no
I know I haven't updated.. don't be angry! No one reads this anyway.
Let's see.. I started playing WoW again, which is taking up a large chunk of my time. However, I'm still doing well in school.
I'm currently reading A Farewell to Arms by Hemingway. Almost done, so far it's a really lovely story. I was snooping around in the ending chapters and ruined the ending of the love story for myself.
I have a test tomorrow and I haven't slept yet, and I don't have anything to say.
BYESS
Let's see.. I started playing WoW again, which is taking up a large chunk of my time. However, I'm still doing well in school.
I'm currently reading A Farewell to Arms by Hemingway. Almost done, so far it's a really lovely story. I was snooping around in the ending chapters and ruined the ending of the love story for myself.
I have a test tomorrow and I haven't slept yet, and I don't have anything to say.
BYESS
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Yikes!
I have been totally slacking in the updating my blog department. I can't say that life has been hectic, I just forgot.
I don't even know where to start. School has been going well, I'm doing fantastic in all my classes, although I am not entirely sure why. I think it may be that I don't have any distractions. It also may be that I don't have any artistic inspiration, which is a lot worse than not getting all A's. I think my writer's block is starting to melt, because I have a few ideas turning ever so unrestlessly inside my head. See, I can even make up words. It's WORKING!
The trouble is that my writers block tends to ail me only when I am on medication. In other words, happiness does not equal creativity. But how does one choose? Alas, perhaps I shall torment myself for a few short stories and then let writers block come over me again. Stay tuned!
At the current moment my two freely roaming babies (the cat and dog) are endlessly chasing each other around the living room. They have grown so much! Sadee is at that stage in her life where she needs to be fixed (which will happen soon) and Kittles is expanding in new directions, which, in felines, is a sure sign of coming of age. Luckily she still has enough perk to keep up with Sadee's puppy energy.
Other than that I've just been living the life of a college student. My days are filled with studying, writing (though not necessarily creative writing because, again, writer's block), television (I'm totally in love with Dexter and am catching up with all the episodes at current), and running our little 700 sq ft. loft. I can't wait until it warms up a bit so that I may go outside and seek inspiration from the world.
Well then, off to bed.
Wait, before I go, here is a really neat website that you simply must visit!
This guy takes art work by children and turns it into real photographic pictures.
Ugh, finally! I was afraid I was never going to find it again. :(
I don't even know where to start. School has been going well, I'm doing fantastic in all my classes, although I am not entirely sure why. I think it may be that I don't have any distractions. It also may be that I don't have any artistic inspiration, which is a lot worse than not getting all A's. I think my writer's block is starting to melt, because I have a few ideas turning ever so unrestlessly inside my head. See, I can even make up words. It's WORKING!
The trouble is that my writers block tends to ail me only when I am on medication. In other words, happiness does not equal creativity. But how does one choose? Alas, perhaps I shall torment myself for a few short stories and then let writers block come over me again. Stay tuned!
At the current moment my two freely roaming babies (the cat and dog) are endlessly chasing each other around the living room. They have grown so much! Sadee is at that stage in her life where she needs to be fixed (which will happen soon) and Kittles is expanding in new directions, which, in felines, is a sure sign of coming of age. Luckily she still has enough perk to keep up with Sadee's puppy energy.
Other than that I've just been living the life of a college student. My days are filled with studying, writing (though not necessarily creative writing because, again, writer's block), television (I'm totally in love with Dexter and am catching up with all the episodes at current), and running our little 700 sq ft. loft. I can't wait until it warms up a bit so that I may go outside and seek inspiration from the world.
Well then, off to bed.
Wait, before I go, here is a really neat website that you simply must visit!
This guy takes art work by children and turns it into real photographic pictures.
Ugh, finally! I was afraid I was never going to find it again. :(
Sunday, January 6, 2008
No B.S.
No alcohol induced blogging today folks, just SRS BSNSS.
The Iowa caucuses were an interesting night. I really didn't expect Hillary to come in second, much less third. I think this might be a sign that she isn't a shoe in like I expected. I mean I like her, but what is she doing for education? I've been scouring the net for her plan but I can't seem to find it. Obama says hes going to do this and that, but not how, and Edwards is focused more on helping teachers in successful high poverty schools. ALL teachers need pay raises, not just the ones in high poverty areas, and ALL schools need revamping, not just those with a higher minority student body.
In personal news, school is about to start for me, and it's going to be a pretty laid back semester. I need to start reading and writing like I used to. I was a writing machine in my younger days CHECK IT OUT! www.xanga.com/iamlele
Other than that I've just been hanging out. Chris got a new car so we've been driving all over North Texas, which is why I've been so hard to get a hold of. He starts work again tomorrow (after his two week paid vacation) so I'll be around a lot more.
Oh, I also have New Years resolutions! They are as follows;
- Learn German
- Keep up with this blog
- Write a blog in German
- Get mad and yell in German
- Master cooking
- Take over the world
I've got a lot of work to do!
The Iowa caucuses were an interesting night. I really didn't expect Hillary to come in second, much less third. I think this might be a sign that she isn't a shoe in like I expected. I mean I like her, but what is she doing for education? I've been scouring the net for her plan but I can't seem to find it. Obama says hes going to do this and that, but not how, and Edwards is focused more on helping teachers in successful high poverty schools. ALL teachers need pay raises, not just the ones in high poverty areas, and ALL schools need revamping, not just those with a higher minority student body.
In personal news, school is about to start for me, and it's going to be a pretty laid back semester. I need to start reading and writing like I used to. I was a writing machine in my younger days CHECK IT OUT! www.xanga.com/iamlele
Other than that I've just been hanging out. Chris got a new car so we've been driving all over North Texas, which is why I've been so hard to get a hold of. He starts work again tomorrow (after his two week paid vacation) so I'll be around a lot more.
Oh, I also have New Years resolutions! They are as follows;
- Learn German
- Keep up with this blog
- Write a blog in German
- Get mad and yell in German
- Master cooking
- Take over the world
I've got a lot of work to do!
Monday, April 30, 2007
Bored and Buzzing.
Yea, so i've had a million blogs. Here's another! I just had a smirnoff and i'm buzzing like an s.o.b. wee!
I don't know why I am writing. I just finished a ten page research paper and had two other papers due last week. Ew.
Oh well, school is almost out. I was thinking about taking college algebra during summer one but I'd rather work to save up for a new car. Maybe I can get a job at the pet store.
I think I'll go pass out now.
I don't know why I am writing. I just finished a ten page research paper and had two other papers due last week. Ew.
Oh well, school is almost out. I was thinking about taking college algebra during summer one but I'd rather work to save up for a new car. Maybe I can get a job at the pet store.
I think I'll go pass out now.
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