Who would I be?

Number of naps so far today: 0
Number of calories burned: gah
Books read over vacation: 7
Books left to read: all of them
Number of times seen Twilight: 3

I was thinking about Greek myths this morning. Don't know why, since it has nothing to do with Christmas really, but I was. Where do I belong in that? Am I more of an Aphrodite (ha) or a Hestia (more likely). I think that's the ultimate personality test. Which Greek god are you? It's the original archetype. I'd love to know the Hera's out there so I can avoid being turned into a cow. The Zeus' would just be whores. The Bacchus' of the world might be cool to hang out with. The Demeter's would have seasonal depression, among other emotional problems.

As romantic as I am I don't think I would be Aphrodite. The original one was all for the true love, but the second one was waaaaay more lusty. I'm way more romantic (example: I had to buy a new Pride and Prejudice DVD because I watched the other one some many times it stopped working). Maybe I'm just a Hestia. I am a homebody, so it wouldn't be that difficult for me to guard the hearth and home, but I'm no housewife either. I guess most people are a combination of different gods.

Why is weather so scary?

Number of naps so far today: 0
Number of calories burned: none, none, NONE!
Books read over vacation: 6
Books left to read: all of them
Number of times seen Twilight: 3

So I was watching my local news today and the top story was the weather. Dear sweet mother of Yoda... IT WAS RAINING! Let's drop everything and get into a storm shelter because who knows the horrific damage RAIN can do!!!! Not even a thunderstorm, just RAIN!

Is it just me? Am I the only one who isn't freaked out by simple weather occurrences? Even my grandmother won't go out to do errands when it's raining. It's not like there's a plague of locusts outside, the water won't burn our skin and the lack of sunlight isn't going to do any damage either. If the streets were flooding I would understand getting freaked out, but to spend most of the newscast updating viewers on the amount of rain... really? And I don't need to be reminded millions of times that once the temperature reaches a certain point the water will freeze and turn to snow. If there is an actual chance we will get snow in the valley, say it, don't allude to it if we aren't. Come on, we haven't had snow here in a long time, don't get people's hopes up.

And yes, when it rains I pretend i am in Washington waiting for Edward Cullen to find me.

Wimbledon

Number of naps so far today: one
Number of calories burned: negative a lot
Amount of money school owes me: atleast $30
Amount of money school will admit they owe me: $0
Number of times seen Twilight: 3

I love tennis. My favorite grand slam is Wimbledon. My favorite tennis movie also happens to have that same name. And now it is available to be viewed on Hulu.com. No joke. I will be spending most of my vacation watching that movie over and over and gazing in wonderment at Paul Bettany's ass, which appears in pretty much every movie I have seen him in. You go Paul Bettany!

Winter Break Goals

Number of naps so far today: none, sadly
Number of calories burned: none, happily
Motivation to check grades and send transcripts: 0
Number of times seen Twilight: 3
Number of shirts finished today: 2

I need to start my list of things to do over winter break.

1. Read as many books as I can.
2. Get rid of 15 lbs.
3. Catch up on movies that I haven't had time to see.
4. Watch Twilight many more times.
5. Watch TV series I didn't have time to watch.
6. Make tons of Christmas presents for everyone before I move!
7. Get together with everyone before I move!!
8. Pack things.
9. Sell a bunch of stuff I don't need anymore.
10. Catch up on naps.

That's the basic list. Now on to some details.
DVDs I will rent:
-The Tudors season 2
-Arrested Development- all the seasons
-Sex in the City- all seasons (believe it or not i have yet to see every episode in order)
-John Adams miniseries

Books I will read:
-Sookie Stackhouse Series
-Twilight series
-Harry Potter series
-Divine Comedy
-Works of Jane Austen
-Seven Years in Tibet
-Works of Jack Kerouac
-Stuff by Gregory Maguire
-Stuff by Anthony Bourdain
-Mrs. Dalloway
-Rozencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead
-Harry A History
-Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
-Atlas Shrugged
-Catch 22
-Austenland

Cute Stuff From Fred Flare .com

$7 "bookworm bookmarks" I would use these and give them to all my friends. Clever, cute and simple

$10 "punctuation pagemarks" I would use these! I know I could just write these out on plain pagemarkers but this is so much cuter and cuts out the time spent writing.

$15 "Five year diary" I like this mainly for the design. It's cute and simple, but probably not worth the money since I would never remember to write in it.
$10 "frozen smiles ice cube tray" How awesome would this be to give to an older person in the family? Or to just plunk down one of these ice cubes in someone drink when they aren't looking?

$24 "mini boombox iPod speaker pouch" I shouldn't have to justify why I think this is awesome.

$10 "Purple Lace Flats" Sadly they sold out of these before I even knew of their existence, but that doesn't take away from their cuteness. Purple+flats+lace=perfection for me.

$35 "Meg Ruffle Bib Top" I love plaid. I need some decent clothes for interviews and such. I think this would be an awesome addition to my wardrobe.

$15 "Buttered toast wallet" I don't need this, but I'm sure someone I know would. Don't get the toast thing, but it's cute and looks real.

$29 "Obsessed with Star Wars" Why yes, I am. I used to be really into Star Wars. I still have tons of Star Wars stuff. If I have a roommate I feel sorry for her, she'll have to put up with a lot of weird stuff. I wouldn't mind testing my Star Wars knowledge.

$64 "Lady Lumberjack ruffle dress" I love plaid, as has been established, but I haven't really seen a lot of plaid dresses out there. So I was instantly drawn to this. I'm not a ruffle fan, but for this dress I would be ok with it.

$28 "Peace of cake mold" I would buy this for myself. I love peace symbols and this would be so awesome. It would make me enjoy baking.

$9 "wacky bandages" I saw that they have bandages in the shape of meat and lips, but why toast? Nothing against toast, it just doesn't make any sense to me.

$7 "love tape" Mostly this reminds me of the Flight of the Conchords songs "Sellotape of Love." It's probably one of my favorite songs that they do.

$10 "gin & titonic ice cube tray" How cute is this? You get a tray that makes ice cubes in the shape of icebergs and the Titanic. I would be amused for a long time with this.

Finished!

Number of naps so far today: 1 (super nice one too)
Number of calories burned: 130
Motivation level to finish out the semester: It's over!!
Number of times seen Twilight: 3
Number of books finished today: 0

Yeah. I finished school today. I thought it would be a super awesome day of celebrations and relief. I was relieved, but it was a weirdly sad day. My first final today was speech and we had to give a final speech on whatever, we weren't graded on content, just being there and saying something counted, but a lot of people had really sad speeches. I talked about things I would miss about the town, and how I would miss the people I had met. The people in some of my classes feel like family to me, so it kind of feel like I'm leaving my family.

After my finals I went to my optometrist for the last time. I've been going there since I was in the second grade so I know most of the people that work there, and I've known them for a long time. It was sad to say goodbye. Now I have to find all new doctors and hang out places. At least the place I'm moving has a Barnes and Noble and a public library.

I feel like I should be worrying a lot more about moving and starting a legit college, but right now I feel more lost than anything. Not lost, I guess, more like I think I should be doing something. I feel like I should be doing homework, or rather putting it off. Or working on story assignments. I guess the end of the semester just came so quickly that I wasn't prepared to be at my typical vacation laziness level.

I have big plans for this vacation. Mostly reading book I haven't had a chance to all semester. Twilight again. I haven't read Harry Potter for more than a year (no lie) and I read it every year, so I'll do that. I have to read Northanger Abbey and Persuasion because those are the only books by Jane Austen that I haven't read. I need to catch up on movies too. I want to watch Twilight a few more times before it leaves the theater. I have to make Christmas/b-day/care package presents. Gah. So much to do, but right now I'm just going to read and listen to more music on Ruckus.

Vampires

Number of naps so far today: 1 (it was very, very nice)
Number of calories burned: 130
Motivation level to finish out the semester: Don't think it matters at this point
Number of times seen Twilight: 2
Number of books finished today: 1

So I was mulling over the idea of being a vampire, since that's what I'm currently into. As cool as it would be, because it is very cool, I can't help but be hesitant. I realize that there's no way I could become one, but if the possibility existed I would have some issues.

First of all... I like to nap. If I were to become a vampire I would have to give up naps. Admittedly I wouldn't ever be sleepy, but I like taking a nap. There are nappy days. Like foggy days, and slightly muggy days. Those days are my stay-home-and-sleep-and-read-and-sleep-some-more days. I like just being able to lay down and slowly drift to sleep. Plus, even though my dreams are slightly weird, and sometimes really weird, I would miss trying to make some sense of them.

Another problem would be that I like to eat. As a vampire I would only be able to subsist on blood, and yes, I guess I could still eat my favorite foods, but they wouldn't taste as good, so why bother. I wouldn't be able to enjoy hot chocolate or chocolate croissants. Just the thought of never having those things again makes me sad.

My last big issue with being a vampire would be the whole blood thing. I'm a vegetarian, and I have been for awhile, so the thought of blood (or anything) from a living thing really bothers me. I know in Twilight there are vampires who just drink animal blood, but I don't know if I could do it.

Of course, all these issues would be meaningless once I really thought about all the time I would then have to read everything. Ahhh.....

Nanowrimo

Oh crap. I have failed at finishing my novel yet again.

Dreams are weird and slightly scary

Number of naps so far today: 0
Number of calories burned: -350
Motivation level to finish out the semester: 8
Number of times seen Twilight: 2
Number of hours spent on massive amounts of homework: 0

So I watched all 12 episodes of True Blood Thanksgiving night and I'm totally in love. I suggest it to anyone who enjoys Twilight. In fact, the stories are eerily similar. But I figured out that the books True Blood is based off of were published years before Twilight was, so if anything is copying it's Twilight. I'll ponder this more later....

Today my thoughts are tainted with last nights dream. I had breakfast with my dad yesterday and every time we get together he updates me on the family. I have tons of aunts and uncles, and therefore tons of cousins, so there's always something going on. Mostly there's always news about someone getting pregnant. So yesterday was full of news about cousins cheating on their wives, getting someone else knocked up, having to move back with their parents. Ugh. So last night I guess I hadn't pushed those stories far enough out of my mind so there they were, in my dreams. Only it wasn't my cousins, it was people I know. Friends of mine were having kids together. Friends who'd never met before. It was freaky. I woke up freaked out. I'm still freaked out.

I guess it's one of those scenarios you can't really fully communicate to another person. And yeah, I know it was a dream, but when it's so real like that it's hard to get over it. Especially since part of it was based on reality. Why can't I dream about things I want to dream about? I remember watching Pride and Prejudice everyday after school for about a year and taking a nap toward the middle of it. I would usually wake up at the end when everything is all cute and happy, but never did I dream of Mr. Darcy. Why not? That was my purpose! That was why I let the movie play while I was napping! To see him in my dreams! I didn't even get so much as a peek at Mr. Bingley or Mr. Collins!

I've read Twilight and Harry Potter many times before I would go to sleep and I wouldn't dream about that. Why? Even after I'd spent all day reading them I still couldn't get my mind to focus on them when I slept! How awesome would it be to dream about being in Harry Potter or Twilight? Seriously! And last night I had been watching a two hour special on the history of vampires AND I'd been reading the book True Blood is based off of. I hadn't been doing any homework and I'd pushed my conversation with my dad far out of my mind! So what gives? What do I have to do to dream about dreamy southern vampires or just Mr. Darcy?

I'm sure there's a book out there that could help me, but I'm far too lazy to find it. Instead I will go and pretend to study. And push my weird dream far from my mind.

Online shopping goodness

Urbanoutfitters.com Pins & Needles Equestrian Jacket $128
I love plaid and I love heavy jackets. Since I'm moving to a place that is kinda colder I think I could justify asking for this jacket. I mean, how often can you find one that is wool, plaid and fully lined?
Urbanoutfitters.com Pins and Needles Victorian Skirt $78
I love the layered lace. Navy isn't one of my favorite colors (I blame it on the fact that I had to wear navy, white and gold for years because of silly uniform rules in elementary and junior high) but this is actually cute. I remember when it was totally taboo to wear black and navy, oh how times have changed.

TWILIGHT TWILIGHT TWILIGHT

Number of naps so far today: 1
Number of calories burned: 150
Motivation level to finish out the semester: 8
Number of times seen Twilight: 2
Number of times expect to see Twilight in next 5 days: 5-6 times

Twilight was amazing. For me to say that is pretty amazing because I am super protective of books I read that are made in to movies. This time I really didn't have complaints. I saw the movie and walked away raving about it. There were a few things added to the movie, like a friend of Charlie's not in the book, but that was ok, it really added to the movie in the end. I am a little bummed that Jasper's power was never explained, but I guess the explanation that he was new to their diet helped people who hadn't read the books understand.

The special effects were ... ok. My friend and I both thought they were worthy of a BBC special, but in the end I feel like really detailed effects would have distracted from the overall feel of the movie. The clothing and sets were pretty simple too, but I think that works so well with the fact that they were filming in a beautiful part of the country. I think detailed costumes and sets would have been distracting from the setting, and the setting is pretty important. I liked that it was pretty obvious when it was a sunny day, and how odd it was that is was sunny.

The casting was done so well. I had my doubts about some of the actors, but, like I said before, I walked away raving about the movie. I was already ok with Bella and Edward, but when I finally saw them on screen I loved that they were cast for those parts. Bella came off a lot stronger than in the books in my opinion. I love that they included her clumsiness. Edward was breathtaking. There are so many (romantic) moments when his expressions say so much. Carlisle's entrance was amazing! Jasper and Alice didn't get nearly enough lines, but their presence was good. Rosalie was a total bitch, which means she did her job well. Emmett was the bro I knew he was. Charlie was lovable. Really. I don't like him much in the books, but they added so much to him in the movie I couldn't help but love him.

Overall, great movie, which I plan on going to see many more times.

Must get sleep!

Number of naps so far today: 1
Number of calories burned: 0
Motivation level to finish out the semester: 10
Sighs: not as many as I want
Hours of sleep in last 3 days: 6

I still have so much work to do, and so much sleep to catch up on, but I can't even deal with it. Those studies that have been done about schoolwork being neglected once people get distracted by crushes are totally true. Ahhhh.

Just a few weeks left of class, and then a few more weeks until I move! It seems like I have so many things to do, and I can't think of a time to get them done.

need sleep

Number of naps so far today: 1
Number of calories burned: 0
Motivation level to finish out the semester: 6
Sighs: too many, far, far too many
Hours of sleep in last 3 days: 6

I'm so tired right now, but I'm at that stage where you're too tired to go to sleep. I have a speech tomorrow. And then a major quiz. Oh... and I'll be at school all night. Fuck.

whoops

Number of naps so far today: 0
Number of calories burned: 250
Motivation level to finish out the semester: 6
Sighs: none!!!
Hours of work ahead: many!

I didn't tip the waiter tonight, but it's ok because the service was horrible. Take that snobby waiter!

Urban Outfitters just knows what I like

Linus Blanket, 36.00



"You are here", 25.95



Taj Mahal throw, 32.00



''Stencil 101", 19.95



San Fran pillows, $28


Tapestry$36



Mini Stonehenge, 12.95

weird dreams

I took a nap this afternoon and I was covered with this really warm blanket, but I guess I got too hot because I had weird dreams. Weirder than usual. Yeah. I dreamed of summertime, Greek amphitheaters, foxes, barbecue sauce and elevators. Don't ask because I really couldn't even begin to attempt to explain.

Anyway, found some cute stuff to make me feel better.

Old Navy $30. I love red. I think it goes well with my complexion. The fur lined hood just makes it so much better.




Urban Outfitters $18. I like how at first you think it's one thing, and then another. They're simple and yet still complicated. I would get my ears pierced for these.

Another day

Number of naps so far today: 0
Number of calories burned: 0
Motivation level to finish out the semester: 6
Essays left to write: 1
Sighs: many

After working all night on my speech and the visual for it I get to class this morning frantic, because I haven't memorized my speech, only to find class is canceled. I work better under pressure, so I would have done fine. I guess maybe this is a sign that I need to practice my speech more than I thought. Anyway, I wasted a whole lot of time on that when I could have been doing other things.
On another note. I wish I had a car so I could go visit my friends when they need me. I hate not being able to be right there to help someone through a tough time. It makes me feel helpless.

Crap!

Number of naps so far today: 1
Number of calories burned: 0
Motivation level to finish out the semester: 6
Essays left to write: 4
Words written for said essays: 0

I was sleepy so I just laid down... then I woke up and it was 5. Ahhh!!! I have two opinions to write, which shouldn't be a problem, but there is the fact that I still don't know what one of them will be about. Then I have to write something using sources that I don't have on hand. Crap. Then I have to research and write a speech I'm giving tomorrow morning. Double Crap.

last night

Number of naps so far today: 0
Number of calories burned: 0
Motivation level to finish out the semester: 6
Words written: 0
Episodes of Arrested Development seen: 0

I should have written last night, but I was too tired, and I just woke up, so pretend this is from last night.
I went to a hockey game with a friend. Wow. I don't know the rules, and the only time I've ever seen it played was in those disney movies, so I had no idea what was going on until someone scored. It was so much more entertaining to watch the peoples reactions to the game than the actual game. No joke. Some guys brought their children and the kids would get just as angry as the parents. I laughed so much last night. I was sitting in the second row so I was basically up against the glass. The fights they have are intense. At one point one of the players was bleeding. It was weird being at an event where people fight when I'm a totally non-violent person.
But there was a reason that I went. Since I'm moving away in a few months I feel that I need to do things I haven't done here. I'm going to learn to skate and ride a bike, and go to events and restuarants I haven't been to yet. So this game was just one more thing on my list.

Arrested Development

Number of naps so far today: 1
Number of calories burned: 0
Motivation level to finish out the semester: 8
Words written: none
Episodes of Arrested Development seen: 8

Why have I never sat down and watched this show? Seriously, so my brand of humor. I'll save my comments on it until I'm finished watching all the episodes (53 in all according to wikipedia, which we all know is never wrong).

I will suggest that whoever may be reading this blog (hello nobody!) should watch this show.

writing

Number of naps so far today: 1
Number of calories burned: 0
Motivation level to finish out the semester: 8
Words written: none
Words read: many

My mind works in weird ways. I finally got the courage to log on to my Nanowrimo account today. I remembered my username and password on the first try, miracle. Then I looked up the novel I had been working on last year (15,000 words). Then I realized I didn't remember half the characters or the storyline, so I dug up my writing binder, the place all my ideas go to die and collect dust. I opened it up and instead of looking for my outlines I started reading my old poems. They used to be so good! I wish I could write the same way, or, more specifically, with the same voice. I might be moved to post some of my poems here one day. Not sure yet. Must write now.

looking for shirts

Number of naps so far today: 1
Number of calories burned: 0
Motivation level to finish out the semester: 8
Number of sighs today: lots
Random dance moments: not enough

Twilight will be here soon and I want to make shirts for myself, and maybe some friends to wear to the midnight premiere. This is my vision. Find some baseball t-shirts... white with black or blue border. On the front I'll freezer paper a little Cullen crest with a tiny team number on the left hand side. Then on the back I'll have a massive Team Cullen and then a number under it. The key is finding the perfect shirt... that's cheap.


I found two shirts on Sports Chalet's website.

I like this except for the colors. The border on the collar, sleeves and bottom are exactly what I'm looking for. Maybe they'll have it in more colors at the store. It's about $20 though.




This one has better colors... but it doesn't have the border. It's about $8. No joke. Although I would like to have a shirt made exactly how I envisioned it, I know that I should settle for the cheaper option, and in this case the cheaper option is also in better colors. Yay.

It's a wonderful day!

Number of naps so far today: 1
Number of calories burned: 0
Motivation level to finish out the semester: 5
Number of sighs today: so, so many
Proud moments: too many to count

I'm so proud of America right now. I cried last night many times. I've been watching Barack Obama since the 2004 Democratic National Convention. I remember when I was a a couple of years ago when my government teacher asked me who I thought would run for the democrats I said Obama. He told me that not only would Obama not run, but if he did he wouldn't win. It's kinda funny when I think about it.

Anyway... now that I have a moment I wanted to share the shirts I made (freezer paper method).



Gotta love The Clash.

VOTE!

Just do it.

no!!

Number of naps so far today: 1
Number of calories burned: -500
Motivation level to finish out the semester: 8
Number of sighs today: none
Long phone calls: 1

So I won't be going on a trip next weekend after all. It works out pretty nicely in the end because I have so many things going on right now, but still kind of a bummer. Just paid a lot of money for college thing. Ugh. Could have paid for half a laptop for what is just an initial payment. Won't think about it.

Made a Barack Obama shirt today with freezer paper. Turned out better than I expected. Will post pictures soon. Talked to a friend afterward and he told me a better phrase I could have used. If my man wins then i'll totally wear the second shirt Wednesday. If not... then I'm moving to Canada where I will live off the land.

Moonstruck

Number of naps so far today: 0
Number of calories burned: -300
Motivation level to finish out the semester: 8
Number of sighs today: none
Long phone calls: 2

One of my favorite movies... ever. I can't help but love Nicholas Cage and Cher as they fight and fall in love. Shakespeare would be proud.

I might be within walking distance of an Urban Outfitters this week so I'm going to compile my shopping list.

I must have these. $88. Totally worth it. I could wear it with pretty much everything I have. $20. I know I don't need a new wallet. But this would go with my boots. Which makes it worth it.$25. I like it just because the back is all lacey. I know it's too cold to wear anything like this, but I could save it for slightly warmer weather.
$20. I have another top like this, only with a different pattern on it. Love the cut so I think it would be worth it to have one more top like it.
$30. I love this color! I could wear it with tights when it gets cooler. It would look cool with black, or just some of my patterned ones. Plus my boots to finish it off.
$30. I've always wanted a nice white summery dress. This could work. I need to see and feel the fabric in person to see if it's worth it.
$30. I love the flapper look. I love the detail of the pin tucks and the lace. I could totally pretend to be Chanel or Lois Long.
$10. This is so amazingly awesome! I love the colors and I love the pattern along the collar.
$20. Do i really need to explain why I want this shirt?
$20. I love foxes. I think it goes back to the fact that my favorite movie as a child was Disney's Robin Hood, who was a fox.
$15. I could make my own shirt... but I'm too lazy and it wouldn't turn out as cleanly.
$25. Reminds me of Pride and Prejudice, so naturally I want it to attract my Mr. Darcy.
$9.99. My ears may not be pierced, but soon they will be, and these should go on them.$7. Not much for new sunglasses considering I always break mine. I like the kind of amber color because it reminds me of my favorites that are so close to falling apart.

nice night

Actually had a lot of fun seeing an old friend. I must be getting old because I get tired when it gets late. My bones are also more prone to being sore the next morning too. Ahh... age. I know thee well.

Still no idea

Number of naps so far today: 1
Number of calories burned: 300
Motivation level to finish out the semester: 6
Number of sighs today: a few
Costumes figured out: 0

I have about 2 hours before I need to leave to house and get to a party. I have no costume figured out. I could go as Bella Swan. Easy because I could just wear jeans and a Team Edward shirt. Stay warm too. I could also go as a black cat. Head to toe black clothing, only problem is I don't have ears or tail. I could be a witch. Harry Potter themed or not. I have tons of stuff to do it with. Plus some really awesome spiderwebby tights. Then I have all my Harry Potter stuff so I could be Tonks or something. I could whip together a greek goddess outfit. I have tons of gold accessories and a white dress that could look kinda goddess like. I could also go as Amy Winehouse since I have this dress that looks like something she would wear. Not skinny enough though. I could go as a hippie, but I would just be wearing clothes I already wear, so it wouldn't be a costume really.Hmmm...

overachieving like a bandit

Number of naps so far today: 1
Number of calories burned: 280
Motivation level to finish out the semester: 8
Number of sighs today: NONE! (good, but also sad)
Homework assignments getting a head start on: 2 (woah... on a thursday too!)

No joke. I'm actually studying for a quiz I won't have for another two weeks. I realized that it is possible for me to pass that class (with a low B no less!) so I figured I could go for the B. If I get a C, well... it'll be the first one for me since I started college, but that's ok. I can live with it. Also getting info for what next speech will be about. Not sure yet, but like looking over my options a little more ahead of time than the night before.

Speaking of night before. Tomorrow is my FAVORITE holiday ever. I've been contemplating what to be and then suddenly today I realized I'd need something for tomorrow. Will probably go as a cat. Or Marie Antoinette if I can sew up a corset in less than 24 hours. So I'll be a cat. Or a witch. Want to go to Rocky Horror after the party, but sadly I heard it is sold out.

Disappointed that The Office wasn't all about Halloween. If they started out with it why not just run with it? Have some crazy activities in the conference room that Micheal came up with. Include Pam's experiences. It could have been an entire episode. Instead it felt like two mini episodes packed into one. Also annoyed that it's basically a copy of past episodes, which at this point isn't surprising. Not only did they repeat the Halloween thing (though I didn't mind it), but they repeated the copying someone thing. Jim did it to Dwight in season 3. It happened pretty much the same way too. At the end Dwight came in dressed as Jim, just like Andy did in this episode. Missed Ugly Betty and Kath and Kim, but did manage to see new 30 Rock. Still hilarious I'm glad to say. Tina Fey is a comic genius.

Books taking up space

Number of naps so far today: 0
Number of calories burned: 102
Motivation level to finish out the semester: 6
Number of sighs today: not as much, but still a lot
Books checked out: 2

I have a serious problem. I check out books I find in the library that sound awesome, even though I know I'll never have time to read them. So they just sit around gathering dust, get rechecked, and then the day before I have to return them I pick one up, start reading, and realize I then have to keep the book overtime because now that I've started it I have to finish it.

Still haven't seen last weeks episode of Kath and Kim, The Office or Ugly Betty. The Office is dissapointing this season. Ugly Betty needs more Gio. I'll probably go on Hulu and wind up watching Moonstruck again or Invader Zim episodes.

so tired

Number of naps so far today: 0
Number of calories burned: 0
Motivation level to finish out the semester: 8
Stuffiness level: 4
Number of sighs today: not enough

I can't pack tonight because I'm too tired. Got home to have my grandma tell me I smelled like someone's aftershave. Wouldn't believe me when I said it was nothing. Wish it was something though. Sometimes I think I'll end up like Bridget Jones' always thought she would; a spinster. But in the end she gets Mr. Darcy... so everything will be ok.

Damn you Jane Austen for giving me unrealistic ideas about men!

i heart shakespeare

Number of naps so far today: 1
Number of calories burned: 0
Motivation level to finish out the semester: 8
Stuffiness level: 5
Number of sighs today: too many

Billy the Bard is so badass. And so is Kenneth Branagh. His version of Hamlet and Much Ado are so awesome. Every time I see Much Ado I get the urge to run around a vineyard in a white flowy frock and organize a massive masquerade. In fact... I'll go do that right now.

still sick!!!!!!!!!!

Number of naps so far today: 0
Number of calories burned: 0
Motivation level to finish out the semester: 6
Stuffiness level: 10
Crappy stuff written at last minute: 2

I had when I have a sore throat. I hate having a stuffy nose too. I feel like I'm drowning. I just want to inhale through my nose!!! I hate inhaling with my mouth because it look weird and icky, especially when I'm sick.

I want to make some freezer paper shirts tomorrow. One will be "I (heart) (dinosaurs)" because I do love me some dinos. Then I'm gonna make one that says "Barack the Vote" and another that says "Brunettes not fighter jetts." For the last one I'm torn between making "I (heart) (heart) the doctor" (ahhhh doctor who) and a shirt that says "wish I was chillin, with bob dylan" gah gah. Must work on assignments now.

so much to do

Number of naps so far today: 1
Number of calories burned: 0
Motivation level to finish out the semester: 7
Soreness level: 4
Speeches left to write and memorize: 1

Yay procrastination. Seriously though. I don't recommend it. I know I can function when I do everything at the last minute, but I'm not so sure about other people.

Oh, and Ruckus kicks ass. And so does Bob Dylan.

so behind in everything

Number of naps so far today: 1
Number of calories burned: 0
Motivation level to finish out the semester: 8
Soreness level: 9
Pages left to read tonight: 150

I still haven't finished the Bob Dylan biography, which means I still haven't finished my speech, which means I still haven't made my visual aids. Oh... and that all means I only have about 24 hours to memorize my speech. Great.
Plus I need to watch and analyze a movie for a massive essay. Then I need to review "W." and write an informative story on McCain. Oh... and did I mention the pounds I still haven't lost?



At least I'm going out of town this weekend. That'll keep me motivated.

Ouch!!!!!!!!!

Number of naps so far today: 1
Number of calories burned: 0
Motivation level to finish out the semester: 8
Sweet stuff in the house: 0
Soreness level: 16

I hate being sick!!!!!!!!! I need to finish my Bob Dylan book so I can write my speech for class Monday. Fuck Fuck Fuck. I also need to lose weight before next weekend. Gah. I need to write two stories too. Double GAH!

Must sleep now. No hope of success in above fields.

Sick... AGAIN!

Number of naps so far today: 1
Number of calories burned: 300
Motivation level to finish out the semester: 5
Sweet stuff in the house: 0
Soreness level: 12

Fuck! I'm sick again. People who come to school sick suck. Seriously. UGH!! I can't be sick now! I have so much to do! I have a speech to give monday, stuff to layout and a trip to go on. Damn it damn it damn it.

Project Runway

Number of naps so far today: 1
Number of calories burned: 0
Motivation level to finish out the semester: 6
Sweet stuff in the house: 0
Assignments I should be doing: 3

The Finale was tonight. I LOVED that Kenley was the first one 'aufed' tonight. I think she finally realized that amazing clothes don't mean anything if you've got a bad attitude. I loved when they showed her backstage when Time Gunn was announced as the final judge. She said something like, "I guess I should have changed my attitude then." No shit. I do really like the clothes she makes, especially the wide skirts, but to quote every lane motivational poster in elementary school "attitude is everything." Korto's collection was pretty stunning too. I really had a hard time picked between Korto and Leanne, but in the end I felt that Leanne was the rightful winner. Props to Korto for making those last minute outfits that look fabulous. Her use of color and beads was awesome. Leanne's use of the simple colors really made me pay attention to the design itself. I agree with Nini Garcia that there were too many petals, but I think with more time and experience we'll see a lot of evolution from Leanne. As much as I do like her, I still think Christian Siriano was the most likely of all the winners to become a big name.


And now for some browsing...Top from Urbanoutfitters.com. I really love this silhoutte. It's not too wide. I also love the pleating and ruffles on the collar. And that one button that probably has no function.

I want some moccasins! I found these on Nordstroms site. They have them in three other colors, but I figure these won't show dirt as much as the others. I want.


These are cute too. I found these same boots on Nordstrom and Urbanoutfitters so I can't go wrong. I figure these are the one I should buy because not only it winter coming, but I will soon be moving to a colder climate. Perfect!


I finally found a coat that I could live with. It's not the plaid I have in mind, but it's close enough. It's got kind of a fuzzy hood (not too much, which is cool). Plus it has finger holes which is ... useful? (nordstrom.com)


I really want to break out my tights this winter, only I'll probably be too much of a wimp. These would be a perfect dress for that if I did though. The colors are awesome(Urbanoutfitters.com)




I am constantly breaking my sunglasses (the ones I'm using now aren't even 6 months old and they're missing a screw and chipping and it's just so tragic because they're just so awesome and massive). I'm always on the lookout for new glasses because I know eventually I will need them. These are pretty awesome. I like the boldness of them. (Urbanoutfitters.com)

Bleh

Number of naps so far today: 1
Number of calories burned: 200
Motivation level to finish out the semester: 6
Hours I actually studied today: 5
Sweet stuff in the house: 0

Seriously, I should have buckled down and studied awhile ago. Mid-terms are a pain. Just read three plays in an hour. Ouch. Head hurts. I had to make two cups of tea. Yeah, I don't use coffee, energy drinks or cigarettes to keep myself going. I'm so hardcore I drink tea to stay awake. Heck yes. I would have been happier if my Ruckus account would work, but for some stupid reason the player refuses to acknowledge I'm a member, even though the site will let me log on. GAH!

Sometimes I'm super jealous of Edward's power. I would love to know what people are thinking. I'll admit that it would be super creepy at times, but I think I would benefit from it greatly. I could totally know the answer to a question, I could see when people were lying and best of all I could anticipate questions instead of just being put on the spot. Yep. That would be pretty sweet indeed.

I have to interview someone tomorrow but I have a class during that time. Don't know how this will work. Maybe I shouldn't have put this off for three weeks.

Back to studying.

Procrastination

Number of naps so far today: 1
Number of calories burned: 0
Motivation level to finish out the semester: 5
Hours I should have been studying: many
Sweet stuff in the house: 0

I always put stuff off, even though I know I shouldn't. Seriously.

I really want something sweet. We don't have any candy, ice cream or cake in the house. Boo!

One movie I couldn't live without

Number of naps so far today: 1
Number of calories burned: 0
Motivation level to finish out the semester: 4
Headache pain level: 4
Pages left to read tonight: still too many to count

I LOVE PRIDE AND PREJUDICE!!!!

Mr. Darcy has forever ruined my life. I can't date anyone because of it. Thanks Jane Austen, for creating the perfect guy... that never exists. But it's ok. I can live with it because there are some pretty awesome movies based on the book.

I hate headaches

Number of naps so far today: 1
Number of calories burned: 0
Motivation level to finish out the semester: 8
Headache pain level: 5
Pages left to read tonight: too many to count

I caught up on Gossip Girl episodes. I liked the books, but I'm not so sure about the series. Sometimes I like it, but sometimes I don't. I want them to bring in Aaron (wasn't it Aaron who was Blair's step-bro?). He added some cool tension. I read the series back in high school so now I can't remember all the things that happened. Plus more books have come out since then.

Watched first episode of Kath and Kim. It was ... ok. Didn't really impress me or get my attention. I felt like they were trying too hard in some places. It was almost overacted. I love the sad clothes they were though. Whoever does wardrobe deserves some respect for actually finding things like that. I'll keep watching it to see how it goes. The next episodes will probably be better since the first one focused on introductions. I want to see the original.

Have I mentioned that The Office is really disappointing me this season? Well, it is. Heroes, on the other hand, is kickass.

Halloween costume (?)

Number of naps so far today: 1
Number of calories burned: 0
Times wanted to go home: 12
Tiredness level: 20
Motivation to finish out the semester: 6

I can't believe Kenley got to show, but Jarrel didn't! I love Project Runway, but tonight I was disappointed. I see how Kenley's design was great, but she's had the problem of imitating other designers before. I felt like Jarrel was going to win, but I guess I'm wrong. I hope Leanne or Korto win.

I'm thinking about being Bella (from Twilight) for Halloween. (image from Edwardandbella.net)

I can do the hair no problem. I have jewelry that's similar to hers too. I don't have a shirt like that, or pants like that. Or those shoes. Here's the thing though... as awesome as it would be to wear a costume like that (because it's pretty similar to stuff I do wear) I don't think a lot of people would recognize it as Bella. I'm going to make a necklace with a massive crystal heart and an antique looking locket (with Edward's picture in it of course), so that might help fans recognize me. I could also wear my "Team Edward" shirt. Either the one I made or one that I've bought. Whatever I do I need to lose some weight. I'll just go to the gym tomorrow... a lot. And next week too... and the next week. Theoretically I could get in 10 hours between now and then. Hmmm....