(except for handing in a paper tomorrow) Done! Done! Mwa ha ha!
Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
American Cities That Best Fit You: |
60% Washington, DC |
55% Honolulu |
55% San Francisco |
50% Austin |
50% Miami |
I predict Michele will have a panic attack this time tomorrow when she realizes her one and only final is at 8:30 AM on Wednesday and she knows nothing.
Sunday, April 24, 2005
questions questions questions
1. What is the geekiest part of your music collection?
My old school rap.
2. What do you eat when you raid the fridge late at night?
Popcorn.
3. What is your secret guaranteed weeping movie?
Don’t have one.
4. If you could have plastic surgery, what would you have done?
I don’t know….
5. Do you have a completely irrational fear?
Hmmm, I’m going to go with complete and utter failure.
6. What is the little physical habit that gives away your insecure moment?
Shaky voice, wearing baggy clothes, avoiding standing too close to people…I have a lot.
7. Are you a pyromaniac?
A little.
8. Do you have too many love interests?
I don’t think so.
9. Do you know anyone famous?
Do writers count?
10. Describe your bed:
comfy.
11. Spontaneous or planned:
For the most part, planned.
12. Who should play you in a movie about your life?
No idea.
13. Do you know how to play poker?
Yep
14. What do you carry with you at all times?
My phone, ID and watch.
15. What do you miss most about being little?
Fewer worries, less responsibility and playing make believe.
16. Are you happy with your given name?
Don’t get me started.
17. How much money would it take to get you to give up the Internet for one year?
Ummm…at least a couple hundred.
18. What color is your bedroom?
Blue.
19. What was the last song you were listening to?
“I predict a riot” by Kaiser Chiefs
20. Have you ever been in a play?
Multiple.
21. Have you ever been in love?
Nope
22. Do you talk a lot?
At times
23. Do you like yourself and believe in yourself?
At times
24. Do transient, homeless, or starving people sometimes annoy you?
Depends on whether or not they’re being mean to me.
25. Do you consider yourself to be a nice person?
At times
26. Do you spend more time with your girlfriend/boyfriend or your friends?
Well, I’m 100% single so friends automatically win.
27. What is your ideal marriage location?
Switzerland
28. Which musical instrument do you wish you could play?
any
29. Favorite fabric?
silk
30. Something you love and hate?
people
31. What kind of bedding do you use?
I heart my comforter
33. What's the one language you want to learn?
I am so sick of trying to learn languages
34. How do you eat an apple?
I bite it.
35. What do you order at a bar?
Probably a water.
36. Have you ever pierced your body parts?
Ears
37. Do you have tattoos?
None
38. Do you have piercings?
Ummm…ears
39. Do you drive a stick?
nope
41. What kind of watch(es) do you wear?
Rolex
42. Most frivolous purchase?
Oh, I have lots of them.
43. Do you consider yourself materialistic?
Only with certain things
44. What do you cook the best?
Popcorn
45. Favorite writing instrument?
The official pen of me and my special writing pen
46. Do you prefer to stand out or blend in?
Depends on my mood
47. Would you ever go out dressed like the opposite sex?
The swim team used to have days where we needed to wear ties.
48. What's one car you will never buy?
A minivan.
49. What kinds of books do you read?
Oh all kinds, children’s, young adults, literature, a few graphic novels on occasion.
50. If you won the lottery, what would you do?
Be shocked and in denial
51. Burial or cremation?
Not certain…probably buried.
52. How many online journals do you read regularly?
7ish
53. What's one thing you're a sore loser at?
Academics.
54. If you don't like a person, how do you show it?
Probably avoid them.
55. Do you cry in front of your friends?
Helz no.
56. What kind of first impression do you think you give to people?
You’d have to ask them.
57. What's one thing you like to do alone?
Listen to music, read, write.
58. Are you a giver or a taker?
Both, but I fear I lean towards the taking.
59. When's the last time you cried?
Meh.
60. Favorite communication method?
Face to face.
61. How many drinks before you're tipsy?
No se.
62. Do you think you're cute?
*shrugs* some people have said so.
My old school rap.
2. What do you eat when you raid the fridge late at night?
Popcorn.
3. What is your secret guaranteed weeping movie?
Don’t have one.
4. If you could have plastic surgery, what would you have done?
I don’t know….
5. Do you have a completely irrational fear?
Hmmm, I’m going to go with complete and utter failure.
6. What is the little physical habit that gives away your insecure moment?
Shaky voice, wearing baggy clothes, avoiding standing too close to people…I have a lot.
7. Are you a pyromaniac?
A little.
8. Do you have too many love interests?
I don’t think so.
9. Do you know anyone famous?
Do writers count?
10. Describe your bed:
comfy.
11. Spontaneous or planned:
For the most part, planned.
12. Who should play you in a movie about your life?
No idea.
13. Do you know how to play poker?
Yep
14. What do you carry with you at all times?
My phone, ID and watch.
15. What do you miss most about being little?
Fewer worries, less responsibility and playing make believe.
16. Are you happy with your given name?
Don’t get me started.
17. How much money would it take to get you to give up the Internet for one year?
Ummm…at least a couple hundred.
18. What color is your bedroom?
Blue.
19. What was the last song you were listening to?
“I predict a riot” by Kaiser Chiefs
20. Have you ever been in a play?
Multiple.
21. Have you ever been in love?
Nope
22. Do you talk a lot?
At times
23. Do you like yourself and believe in yourself?
At times
24. Do transient, homeless, or starving people sometimes annoy you?
Depends on whether or not they’re being mean to me.
25. Do you consider yourself to be a nice person?
At times
26. Do you spend more time with your girlfriend/boyfriend or your friends?
Well, I’m 100% single so friends automatically win.
27. What is your ideal marriage location?
Switzerland
28. Which musical instrument do you wish you could play?
any
29. Favorite fabric?
silk
30. Something you love and hate?
people
31. What kind of bedding do you use?
I heart my comforter
33. What's the one language you want to learn?
I am so sick of trying to learn languages
34. How do you eat an apple?
I bite it.
35. What do you order at a bar?
Probably a water.
36. Have you ever pierced your body parts?
Ears
37. Do you have tattoos?
None
38. Do you have piercings?
Ummm…ears
39. Do you drive a stick?
nope
41. What kind of watch(es) do you wear?
Rolex
42. Most frivolous purchase?
Oh, I have lots of them.
43. Do you consider yourself materialistic?
Only with certain things
44. What do you cook the best?
Popcorn
45. Favorite writing instrument?
The official pen of me and my special writing pen
46. Do you prefer to stand out or blend in?
Depends on my mood
47. Would you ever go out dressed like the opposite sex?
The swim team used to have days where we needed to wear ties.
48. What's one car you will never buy?
A minivan.
49. What kinds of books do you read?
Oh all kinds, children’s, young adults, literature, a few graphic novels on occasion.
50. If you won the lottery, what would you do?
Be shocked and in denial
51. Burial or cremation?
Not certain…probably buried.
52. How many online journals do you read regularly?
7ish
53. What's one thing you're a sore loser at?
Academics.
54. If you don't like a person, how do you show it?
Probably avoid them.
55. Do you cry in front of your friends?
Helz no.
56. What kind of first impression do you think you give to people?
You’d have to ask them.
57. What's one thing you like to do alone?
Listen to music, read, write.
58. Are you a giver or a taker?
Both, but I fear I lean towards the taking.
59. When's the last time you cried?
Meh.
60. Favorite communication method?
Face to face.
61. How many drinks before you're tipsy?
No se.
62. Do you think you're cute?
*shrugs* some people have said so.
Saturday, April 23, 2005
Friday, April 22, 2005
"I'm sure I'll never be on the best seller list, unless I kill someone, go to prison and write about it" ~Professor M. Aldrich
"I exaggerated the rejection letters a little bit. For humor...and revenge."
~Professor Aldrich
Okay, so the senior thesis reading was not nearly as intimidating as I thought it would be. The chairs didn't even form rows. Instead they were positioned in a big circle. So I didn't have to worry about 40 pairs of professors' eyes examining me as I read. And I didn't sound nervous when I read, so I'm a happy camper. Plus it was really cool to look up and see Leslie, Rose and my mom smiling back at me.
I helped a screenwriting guy present his thesis as well. (He read the action while a friend of screenwriting guy, cool screenwriting professor and I read for the characters) As I predicted, I felt awkward saying sexual things in front of my mother. The awkwardness was way compounded by the fact that my character's boyfriend was read by cool professor man. I wonder if the professors ever feel weirded out by having these sexual conversations with students.
I don't have to do too much work this weekend. I actually finished reading a book! I was rather excited since I've been reading it on and off all semester.
Sigh. What am I doing with my life? Where is it going? What exactly is it that God wants from me?
Am off to spend quality time with Matilda. I heart the kiddie Lit club.
~Professor Aldrich
Okay, so the senior thesis reading was not nearly as intimidating as I thought it would be. The chairs didn't even form rows. Instead they were positioned in a big circle. So I didn't have to worry about 40 pairs of professors' eyes examining me as I read. And I didn't sound nervous when I read, so I'm a happy camper. Plus it was really cool to look up and see Leslie, Rose and my mom smiling back at me.
I helped a screenwriting guy present his thesis as well. (He read the action while a friend of screenwriting guy, cool screenwriting professor and I read for the characters) As I predicted, I felt awkward saying sexual things in front of my mother. The awkwardness was way compounded by the fact that my character's boyfriend was read by cool professor man. I wonder if the professors ever feel weirded out by having these sexual conversations with students.
I don't have to do too much work this weekend. I actually finished reading a book! I was rather excited since I've been reading it on and off all semester.
Sigh. What am I doing with my life? Where is it going? What exactly is it that God wants from me?
Am off to spend quality time with Matilda. I heart the kiddie Lit club.
Thursday, April 21, 2005
What We Wants
We don't wants to go to the senior reading. We don't wants to read our work aloud and in fronts of people.
We prefers to remain anonymous.
We prefers to remain anonymous.
Wednesday, April 20, 2005
Irony and Reality
Holly,
Our conversation two days ago about wanting there to be a thunder storm became ironic when a clap of thunder woke me up at 5 AM when I had less than four hours of sleep. I didn't feel like the happy camper I normally would have been.
Our conversation two days ago about wanting there to be a thunder storm became ironic when a clap of thunder woke me up at 5 AM when I had less than four hours of sleep. I didn't feel like the happy camper I normally would have been.
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Quote
"Friday night I decided I was a crappy writer. I didn't want to do it anymore and I wanted to be down with the whole business. By Saturday morning I was up and working."
~Professor Penn
~Professor Penn
Wednesday, April 06, 2005
Giddy-Ons
I just cheated Barnes and Noble out of 15-ish dollars and read Sin City in the store while drinking my precious Vanilla Chai Tea Latte. Ummmm...latte...off topic. Having read the graphic novel, I now permit myself to see the movie. As you all should know, I'm going home this weekend. So, who in GR wants to see/rewatch Sin City with me sometime Friday? I could also do Saturday before Sarah's par-tay. Anyone? Takers? You know you wanna!
In other news, the Gideons Bible people were out today. I'm always torn over what to do. On the one hand, I already have Jesus and numerous Bibles. Therefore, their money is kinda wasted if I take a Bible. But on the other hand, I have tried to evangelize to friends and strangers too...people can be cruel. So I think taking a Bible and telling the little, well-dressed, old men to "have a great day" can really brighten their potentially very bad moment. What to do?
I sided with my second hand. Whenever I saw any of the Bible toting men, I took one. All in all, I gained four green copies of the New Testament/Psalms/Proverbs today. An all time high. Suffice to say, my bag was very heavy this morning as I also dragged Compy around with me. I shall add the small Bibles to the collection I've developed over the years. And who knows, maybe at some point I'll be able to give them away.
In other news, the Gideons Bible people were out today. I'm always torn over what to do. On the one hand, I already have Jesus and numerous Bibles. Therefore, their money is kinda wasted if I take a Bible. But on the other hand, I have tried to evangelize to friends and strangers too...people can be cruel. So I think taking a Bible and telling the little, well-dressed, old men to "have a great day" can really brighten their potentially very bad moment. What to do?
I sided with my second hand. Whenever I saw any of the Bible toting men, I took one. All in all, I gained four green copies of the New Testament/Psalms/Proverbs today. An all time high. Suffice to say, my bag was very heavy this morning as I also dragged Compy around with me. I shall add the small Bibles to the collection I've developed over the years. And who knows, maybe at some point I'll be able to give them away.
Sunday, April 03, 2005
Special Report: Get Your Riot Gear
First of all, I'd like you to be aware of the danger I encountered to give you these pictures. That's right, I know have a good idea of what it feels like to be tear gassed. I'd recommend avoiding it whenever possible.
Let's attempt to do this chronologically:
The police were present the entire night.
During half time, Rachel convinced me to go down stairs. There we had our first encounter with the police (and my only face to face one). Apparently, students were not allowed to stand in one place. We either had to "keep walking or go back inside." Finding the requirements stupid we went back to the warm glow of the TV. Sigh. I know, I obeyed the man.
MSU lost.
The police now noticeably have more gear on...Riot gear. One breaks out the microphone. Students don't leave.
The police are given orders to put on their gas masks.
There's a bit of standing around for a while. People get their pictures taken with the police. There are four horsies.
Then the tear gas starts.
Some of it wafted up to my hideout. Stupid wind.
The adventures in tear gas continued for quite some time.
People weren't allowed to leave the apartment buildings. I'll forever remember one man sticking his head out and asking a police man in full riot gear if he can "go to McDonalds?"
Some people got arrested.
After things had calmed down and people were allowed to leave the buildings, I noticed that all of Bogue Street was blocked off by police cars.
I felt the effects of the tear gas right outside of McDonel. Again, stupid wind.
Overall, I'm not entirely sure that the police had proper provocation. There were more people gathered at the Cedar Village apartments last week and the police managed to disperse that peacefully.
Let's attempt to do this chronologically:
The police were present the entire night.
During half time, Rachel convinced me to go down stairs. There we had our first encounter with the police (and my only face to face one). Apparently, students were not allowed to stand in one place. We either had to "keep walking or go back inside." Finding the requirements stupid we went back to the warm glow of the TV. Sigh. I know, I obeyed the man.
MSU lost.
The police now noticeably have more gear on...Riot gear. One breaks out the microphone. Students don't leave.
The police are given orders to put on their gas masks.
There's a bit of standing around for a while. People get their pictures taken with the police. There are four horsies.
Then the tear gas starts.
Some of it wafted up to my hideout. Stupid wind.
The adventures in tear gas continued for quite some time.
People weren't allowed to leave the apartment buildings. I'll forever remember one man sticking his head out and asking a police man in full riot gear if he can "go to McDonalds?"
Some people got arrested.
After things had calmed down and people were allowed to leave the buildings, I noticed that all of Bogue Street was blocked off by police cars.
I felt the effects of the tear gas right outside of McDonel. Again, stupid wind.
Overall, I'm not entirely sure that the police had proper provocation. There were more people gathered at the Cedar Village apartments last week and the police managed to disperse that peacefully.
Saturday, April 02, 2005
Team Spirit with Culture
Little Shop of Horrors was great. The cast was very talented. I love the plant. Britt, Leslie and I ended up seeing it from the second row as opposed to our assigned seats in row O. A man was trying to sell his second row, center tickets, but he ended up giving them to Britt for free. I was skeptical of the whole thing, but since we didn't actually pay for the tickets, we didn't do anything illegal.At the end of the play, during the standing ovation, the man who played Mushnik (Ray Demattis) gave a thumbs up and yelled "Go Green!" in reference to our basketball teams. As far as I can tell, I was the only person who noticed his cheer, but that totally made my moment. If only I was a well trained MSU student, then I could have automatically yelled "Go White!" in reply. Sigh. If only. So instead, I post about it here. You're so cool Ray!
Friday, April 01, 2005
Prediction
Oh joy, it's shaping up to be a good weekend!
Best-Bud-Holly is coming to visit.
I get to think about study abroad.
I get to chill with Britt and Chuck.
I get to see a play.
I get to watch the big game and hopefully take a picture of a riot.
Let's hope it all goes according to plan. (Who me, pessimistic?)
Now if only I didn't have to do any actual homework this weekend....
