Sunday, November 30, 2008
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.
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.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
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.
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.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
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.
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.
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.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
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!
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!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Urban Outfitters just knows what I like
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
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.
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.
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.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
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.
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.
Friday, November 7, 2008
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.
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.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
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.
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.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
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.
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.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Sunday, November 2, 2008
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.
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.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
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.
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.
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