This week has been HELLISH in terms of how much sleep I've gotten. And by week I mean like... since LAST Sunday. I finally got about 7 hours last night, but I'm still dead on my feet. Guess I just need to catch up. I'll have plenty of TIME to do that... this weekend. WHEN I'M HOME. THIS WEEKEND.
Ahhhh I can't wait!
I've been drinking more coffee lately than ever in my life. It's probably all bad. My teeth need to be whitened! I'm gonna see if they can hook me up with a deal on the whitening system they use at my dentists office I used to work at. Blah blah... I'm boring. I'm in class, and a crow just flew into the window, and I think it fell all the way to the ground. 5 stories. It made the whole class jump.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Things that piss me off about Mardi Gras
Drunk tourists showing their boobs at a 2pm uptown parade. Seriously? It's like 60% children.
Closing streets/streetcars when I am stuck downtown.
Those UGLY purple/green/gold striped long sleeve polos.
College freshman. Nuff said.
And the list goes on an on. I didn't know people still read this, but mom asked me why I never update, so I guess I will. I'm broke as a joke, I hate my roommates, I got my tattoo retouched and it is already starting to fade again (hopefully one more time and I will be done), and Chris Brown beat up on Rihanna.
What is this world coming to?
I will update more often, I promiseswear.
Closing streets/streetcars when I am stuck downtown.
Those UGLY purple/green/gold striped long sleeve polos.
College freshman. Nuff said.
And the list goes on an on. I didn't know people still read this, but mom asked me why I never update, so I guess I will. I'm broke as a joke, I hate my roommates, I got my tattoo retouched and it is already starting to fade again (hopefully one more time and I will be done), and Chris Brown beat up on Rihanna.
What is this world coming to?
I will update more often, I promiseswear.
Monday, January 12, 2009
catholic schoolgirl
Dad requested an update. I can admit... I have become lazy at keeping this up!!!!! I started spring semester today!!! So far I am REALLY liking my classes... knock on wood! Hopefully it will keep up tomorrow. Today I had:
9:30-10:30: Communications Writing
11:30-12:30: Social Justice
12:30-1:30: French II
1:30-2:30: Love and Friendship in Antiquity
I like my teachers, the coursework sounds interesting and stuff... So so far I feel pretty lucky. Tomorrow I have
11:00-12:15: International Relations
2:00-3:15: Intro to Mass Comm.
I can guarantee IR will be a lot like US Foreign Policy... same teacher. Liberal NY Jew and REALLY hard, but he likes me, so I'm not too scurred. And I figure Mass Comm. won't be too bad, it is a freshman class... I should be aiight. 18 hours... can she do straight A's? CAN SHE DO IT?!
We'll see!!!!
Thereisaplayimightauditionfordontgetyourhopesupahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!
9:30-10:30: Communications Writing
11:30-12:30: Social Justice
12:30-1:30: French II
1:30-2:30: Love and Friendship in Antiquity
I like my teachers, the coursework sounds interesting and stuff... So so far I feel pretty lucky. Tomorrow I have
11:00-12:15: International Relations
2:00-3:15: Intro to Mass Comm.
I can guarantee IR will be a lot like US Foreign Policy... same teacher. Liberal NY Jew and REALLY hard, but he likes me, so I'm not too scurred. And I figure Mass Comm. won't be too bad, it is a freshman class... I should be aiight. 18 hours... can she do straight A's? CAN SHE DO IT?!
We'll see!!!!
Thereisaplayimightauditionfordontgetyourhopesupahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!
Saturday, December 6, 2008
GOOD LORD ITS BEEN A MONTH
Jeez. I am such a bad blogger.
God DAMN my room is so FREAKING messy. I hate this crap!!!!!!!!! My roommates are all leaving to go home on the 16th, and so I will have the house to myself for the 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th. I'm coming home on the 21st. First thing I will do when they all gtfo is CLEAN LIKE A MAD WOMAN. And then I will walk around naked and cook in my underwear. Definitely.
This semester is almost OVER! I can't believe it. I took my religion ("Sin: History of an Idea") final on Friday and I also did the oral part of my french exam... I got 18/20 points!!!! Je suis etudiante francais tres bonne :). I have a 30 page paper due on Monday for US Foreign Policy, and my take-home exam for that class due next Thursday. And next Wednesday I have the written part of my french final.. and then I'm DONE!
I changed my major, too! I am now a communications/journalism major with a MINOR in poli sci! All mass communications majors have to have a minor, and since I am already more than halfway done with poli sci, I stuck with that. I will be a much cuter, more feminine version of Anderson Cooper. (OR Tyra Banks). I'm really happy with it... I think it will be a much better fit. My classes for next semester:
French II
Love and Friendship in Antiquity (It counts for my pre-modern humanities requirement)
International Relations
Social Justice
Intro Mass Comm.
Mass Comm. Writing
Work is also going really well. I am getting REALLY close with some of my coworkers!!!! More than anyone with Desiree, who is probably my soulmate hahaha. Last night she and another coworker, Allie, and I all went downtown and farted around. It was way fun. And fun like... legit fun. Not the kind of like forcing myself to have fun cause it's my only option fun that I have with my Loyola friends. And don't get me wrong... there are some friends at school that I adore!!!! But they are fun to party with, and not much else.
And okay. Yes, I am seeing someone. No, you will not be meeting him anytime soon. No, I'm not sure it's even going to last that long to begin with. Yes, he has a job and goes to school. Yes, he is responsible. Yes, he treats me well. No, you probably would not approve.
:)
I know I am a hard person to shop for for Christmas, so I have tried to come up with as best a list as I could:
Luggage.
MONEY
A coffee maker.
Gift cards to: Urban Outfitters, Sephora, Victoria's Secret, Macy's, WAL-MART. I buy so much crap from Wal-mart.
Books! Like novels. Classics. I am not well-read.
Cool cooking gadgets.
Really strong-smelling candles. Like those Yankee candles.
Big, funky, leather (BUT NOT PATENT), black or brown purses. The bigger, the better.
BROWN Uggs. (Size 9.5) I already have black ones.
A beanie. Not a beret. A legit beanie. Lucky has cute ones.
A chord for my ipod that connects the ipod to the computer so I can upload my songs. I lost mine. :(
Maybe someone should buy me a guitar. Like a cheapy old one. Maybe if I learned guitar I would sing more for y'all.
Black and White polos from Aeropostale, size L. Gay present, I know, but I need them for work.
Nike running shorts (like the zillion pairs Jen has), size L.
Perfume!
A WATER PURIFIER. Like the Brita pitchers that filters your tap water. So I can stop wasting so much damn money on water bottles.
A gift card to Earth Savers - it is a spa that does pedicures/manicures and stuff. I usually need those pretty badly.
So there you go. I don't expect all of those, but it is just to give y'all some ideas! Seriously, and I know this sounds gay and totally ridiculous coming from me, but I am so excited to be in Santa Fe and getting time off from school/work for Christmas, the presents are WAY at the bottom of my list. Plus I am po' as hell so y'alls presents are going to be pretty haggard.
:) Love you guyssssss. And I miss you! Would you rather me bring coffee or tea home for y'all to drink over the holidays?
(PS: good songs to download:
"More Like Her" "Me and Charlie Talking" by Miranda Lambert
"Green Light" by John Legend)
God DAMN my room is so FREAKING messy. I hate this crap!!!!!!!!! My roommates are all leaving to go home on the 16th, and so I will have the house to myself for the 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th. I'm coming home on the 21st. First thing I will do when they all gtfo is CLEAN LIKE A MAD WOMAN. And then I will walk around naked and cook in my underwear. Definitely.
This semester is almost OVER! I can't believe it. I took my religion ("Sin: History of an Idea") final on Friday and I also did the oral part of my french exam... I got 18/20 points!!!! Je suis etudiante francais tres bonne :). I have a 30 page paper due on Monday for US Foreign Policy, and my take-home exam for that class due next Thursday. And next Wednesday I have the written part of my french final.. and then I'm DONE!
I changed my major, too! I am now a communications/journalism major with a MINOR in poli sci! All mass communications majors have to have a minor, and since I am already more than halfway done with poli sci, I stuck with that. I will be a much cuter, more feminine version of Anderson Cooper. (OR Tyra Banks). I'm really happy with it... I think it will be a much better fit. My classes for next semester:
French II
Love and Friendship in Antiquity (It counts for my pre-modern humanities requirement)
International Relations
Social Justice
Intro Mass Comm.
Mass Comm. Writing
Work is also going really well. I am getting REALLY close with some of my coworkers!!!! More than anyone with Desiree, who is probably my soulmate hahaha. Last night she and another coworker, Allie, and I all went downtown and farted around. It was way fun. And fun like... legit fun. Not the kind of like forcing myself to have fun cause it's my only option fun that I have with my Loyola friends. And don't get me wrong... there are some friends at school that I adore!!!! But they are fun to party with, and not much else.
And okay. Yes, I am seeing someone. No, you will not be meeting him anytime soon. No, I'm not sure it's even going to last that long to begin with. Yes, he has a job and goes to school. Yes, he is responsible. Yes, he treats me well. No, you probably would not approve.
:)
I know I am a hard person to shop for for Christmas, so I have tried to come up with as best a list as I could:
Luggage.
MONEY
A coffee maker.
Gift cards to: Urban Outfitters, Sephora, Victoria's Secret, Macy's, WAL-MART. I buy so much crap from Wal-mart.
Books! Like novels. Classics. I am not well-read.
Cool cooking gadgets.
Really strong-smelling candles. Like those Yankee candles.
Big, funky, leather (BUT NOT PATENT), black or brown purses. The bigger, the better.
BROWN Uggs. (Size 9.5) I already have black ones.
A beanie. Not a beret. A legit beanie. Lucky has cute ones.
A chord for my ipod that connects the ipod to the computer so I can upload my songs. I lost mine. :(
Maybe someone should buy me a guitar. Like a cheapy old one. Maybe if I learned guitar I would sing more for y'all.
Black and White polos from Aeropostale, size L. Gay present, I know, but I need them for work.
Nike running shorts (like the zillion pairs Jen has), size L.
Perfume!
A WATER PURIFIER. Like the Brita pitchers that filters your tap water. So I can stop wasting so much damn money on water bottles.
A gift card to Earth Savers - it is a spa that does pedicures/manicures and stuff. I usually need those pretty badly.
So there you go. I don't expect all of those, but it is just to give y'all some ideas! Seriously, and I know this sounds gay and totally ridiculous coming from me, but I am so excited to be in Santa Fe and getting time off from school/work for Christmas, the presents are WAY at the bottom of my list. Plus I am po' as hell so y'alls presents are going to be pretty haggard.
:) Love you guyssssss. And I miss you! Would you rather me bring coffee or tea home for y'all to drink over the holidays?
(PS: good songs to download:
"More Like Her" "Me and Charlie Talking" by Miranda Lambert
"Green Light" by John Legend)
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
My prospectus
Perhaps one of the biggest problems in United States foreign policy is one of the most overlooked Рthe war in Iraq. Foreign policy experts are busying themselves with much smaller and more mundane problems, ignoring what has become the clich̩. To many, it seems too simple to even be worthy of a solution: the United States, led by George W. Bush, entered into an unprompted war with the nation of Iraq under the guise of fighting terrorism Рthough the terrorist network whose attack prompted any and all U.S. defensive action was based in Afghanistan, where troops were already instated. However, we are so deeply embedded in the seams of the Iraqi nation-state at this point that there is no simple solution to a simple problem.
In my paper, I plan to examine the true motivation behind the invasion by US troops of Iraq given the president’s reasoning as well as possible foreign policies advantages gained by the invasion. I will also delve into the human struggle of Iraq, and how the troop surge has affected it in either a positive or negative way, involving US foreign aid and what sort of role it has played in the civilian’s lives.
Most importantly, I will look at the biggest problem staring America in the face concerning the war – how to end it. Billions of taxpayer dollars are being spent in what many consider a pointless (and fruitless) war in Iraq, and with the new “bailout bill” on Wall Street, Americans simply cannot afford to keep this going. Many politicians argue that pulling troops at this point would cause a complete breakdown of Iraqi society. Others, in turn, argue that American’s have no place in Iraq in the first place, and demand immediate pulling of troops. Then enters the problem of setting up a democracy in Iraq – is it necessary? Iraqi people democratically voted in Shari’a law, a religious, sexist, and oppressive law form governed by Muslim tradition and leaving little room for traditional western democracy. Do we, as practically a governing nation, instate a democratic government and force it to stick? Do we allow the new Iraqi government to decide for themselves what kind of rule they want to assert? And, if so, doesn’t that defeat the purpose of our occupation to begin with?
My plan is to propose answers to these questions and solutions to these problems. I will make connections and disband others between the war in Iraq and the war in Afghanistan as well as the September 11th attacks on the United States. With a new president on the horizon, a 700 billion dollar bailout bill in Washington, and an economic recession plaguing our nation, one less pointless war is one big hurdle we, as a nation, need to clear.
In my paper, I plan to examine the true motivation behind the invasion by US troops of Iraq given the president’s reasoning as well as possible foreign policies advantages gained by the invasion. I will also delve into the human struggle of Iraq, and how the troop surge has affected it in either a positive or negative way, involving US foreign aid and what sort of role it has played in the civilian’s lives.
Most importantly, I will look at the biggest problem staring America in the face concerning the war – how to end it. Billions of taxpayer dollars are being spent in what many consider a pointless (and fruitless) war in Iraq, and with the new “bailout bill” on Wall Street, Americans simply cannot afford to keep this going. Many politicians argue that pulling troops at this point would cause a complete breakdown of Iraqi society. Others, in turn, argue that American’s have no place in Iraq in the first place, and demand immediate pulling of troops. Then enters the problem of setting up a democracy in Iraq – is it necessary? Iraqi people democratically voted in Shari’a law, a religious, sexist, and oppressive law form governed by Muslim tradition and leaving little room for traditional western democracy. Do we, as practically a governing nation, instate a democratic government and force it to stick? Do we allow the new Iraqi government to decide for themselves what kind of rule they want to assert? And, if so, doesn’t that defeat the purpose of our occupation to begin with?
My plan is to propose answers to these questions and solutions to these problems. I will make connections and disband others between the war in Iraq and the war in Afghanistan as well as the September 11th attacks on the United States. With a new president on the horizon, a 700 billion dollar bailout bill in Washington, and an economic recession plaguing our nation, one less pointless war is one big hurdle we, as a nation, need to clear.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
time on my hands could be time spent with you
HEY FAMILY.
first of all, i wanted to share this with y'all... i made it this morning and it's actually pretty good! if i hadn't made it myself, i probably wouldn't even know there was pumpkin in it...
Weight Watcher peanut butter fudge
Ingredients:
2 cups canned pure pumpkin
1 box Betty Crocker Fudge Brownies Mix (the 18.3-oz. Family Size box)
2 tbsp. Better ‘n Peanut Butter, room temperature (i used reduced fat jif, it was all they had at winn dixie... probably adds a few more calories)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine pumpkin with the brownie mix in a large bowl; stir until smooth (do not add anything else). Spray a small baking pan (8" X 8" work best - no larger!) with nonstick cooking spray and pour in the mixture. Spoon 2 tbsp. of Better ‘n Peanut Butter (room temperature) on top and use a knife to swirl peanut butter around. Cook for approximately 35 minutes. The batter will remain very thick and fudgy, and it should look undercooked. Remove from oven. Cover with aluminum foil and let cool in fridge for a couple of hours. Cut into 36 squares and serve.
Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 1.3 oz.)
Calories: 63
Fat: 1g
Sodium: 56mg
Carbs: 13.5g
Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 9g
Protein: 1g
This fudge is 1 "point" (weight watchers language) per serving where the fudge we are all familiar with (with the marshmallow cream, etc) is 5 points per serving!!! So you know what that means... 5x the fudge to eat!!! :P
Anyway. I am still trying to become a "runner", and I've been doing okay! I can run about 3/4th of a mile without stopping.. and it takes me like 12 minutes hahaha. I walk faster than I run. But its definitely a better workout... really gets my heart pumping! Other than that... stuff is fine. juuust mighty peachy. I'm ready for CHRISTMAS!
first of all, i wanted to share this with y'all... i made it this morning and it's actually pretty good! if i hadn't made it myself, i probably wouldn't even know there was pumpkin in it...
Weight Watcher peanut butter fudge
Ingredients:
2 cups canned pure pumpkin
1 box Betty Crocker Fudge Brownies Mix (the 18.3-oz. Family Size box)
2 tbsp. Better ‘n Peanut Butter, room temperature (i used reduced fat jif, it was all they had at winn dixie... probably adds a few more calories)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine pumpkin with the brownie mix in a large bowl; stir until smooth (do not add anything else). Spray a small baking pan (8" X 8" work best - no larger!) with nonstick cooking spray and pour in the mixture. Spoon 2 tbsp. of Better ‘n Peanut Butter (room temperature) on top and use a knife to swirl peanut butter around. Cook for approximately 35 minutes. The batter will remain very thick and fudgy, and it should look undercooked. Remove from oven. Cover with aluminum foil and let cool in fridge for a couple of hours. Cut into 36 squares and serve.
Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 1.3 oz.)
Calories: 63
Fat: 1g
Sodium: 56mg
Carbs: 13.5g
Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 9g
Protein: 1g
This fudge is 1 "point" (weight watchers language) per serving where the fudge we are all familiar with (with the marshmallow cream, etc) is 5 points per serving!!! So you know what that means... 5x the fudge to eat!!! :P
Anyway. I am still trying to become a "runner", and I've been doing okay! I can run about 3/4th of a mile without stopping.. and it takes me like 12 minutes hahaha. I walk faster than I run. But its definitely a better workout... really gets my heart pumping! Other than that... stuff is fine. juuust mighty peachy. I'm ready for CHRISTMAS!
Friday, October 17, 2008
who says you can't go home?
i'm going HOME TODAY!!!!!! :) i'm leaving in like... 4 and a half hours! AHHHH!!!!!!! I'm so excited.
I got some more picture from this summer at Kickapoo Kamp:
I got some more picture from this summer at Kickapoo Kamp:
Thursday, October 9, 2008
it is 63 degrees outside!!!! :)
I'm so sorry - I'm the worst blogger in history.
Things are going good. Toga party this friday!!!!!!! I cannot WAIT. How cliche of me. Also "Undertakers Cotillion" next Thursday - both hosted by my faaaavorite fraternity, Sigma Alpha Kappa. BFFs. It will be fun.
Speaking of greek...
IIIII am getting initiated into PI SIGMA ALPHA this spring!!!!!!
And okay. No. PSA is not like a sorority. It's the Political Science Honors Fraternity.
But still. You KNOW that's gonna look awesome on my resume.
8 days til I come HOME. I can't wait - I need a weekend of R&R! I am working my TAIL off. I worked like 37 hours last week... That's abnormal, I begged for extra hours because I am taking so much time off this week and next, but still. I was POOPED.
I had a french test yesterday, and I'm pretyyyyyy sure I got a 100. If not, I DEFINITELY got an A... if she takes off points for missed accents and stuff. I didn't have a single midterm. That was a weird... stress-free feeling. Definitely nice.
I'm such a terrible roommate. I am like BLARING really annoying Irish punk rock cause it helps me wake up... but i'm pretty sure Lindsay and Jack are still asleep.
Oh well. I hate them. Hahahahahaha.
OOOOH. AND. I VOTED FOR PRESIDENT LAST NIGHT!!!!!! :) absentee voting. I got a little choked up!!!!! I even shed a tear or two. Now it's time to just hold on and wait for November 4.
(PS: Ralph Nader is running again. WTF? Seriously. Give up.)
Things are going good. Toga party this friday!!!!!!! I cannot WAIT. How cliche of me. Also "Undertakers Cotillion" next Thursday - both hosted by my faaaavorite fraternity, Sigma Alpha Kappa. BFFs. It will be fun.
Speaking of greek...
IIIII am getting initiated into PI SIGMA ALPHA this spring!!!!!!
And okay. No. PSA is not like a sorority. It's the Political Science Honors Fraternity.
But still. You KNOW that's gonna look awesome on my resume.
8 days til I come HOME. I can't wait - I need a weekend of R&R! I am working my TAIL off. I worked like 37 hours last week... That's abnormal, I begged for extra hours because I am taking so much time off this week and next, but still. I was POOPED.
I had a french test yesterday, and I'm pretyyyyyy sure I got a 100. If not, I DEFINITELY got an A... if she takes off points for missed accents and stuff. I didn't have a single midterm. That was a weird... stress-free feeling. Definitely nice.
I'm such a terrible roommate. I am like BLARING really annoying Irish punk rock cause it helps me wake up... but i'm pretty sure Lindsay and Jack are still asleep.
Oh well. I hate them. Hahahahahaha.
OOOOH. AND. I VOTED FOR PRESIDENT LAST NIGHT!!!!!! :) absentee voting. I got a little choked up!!!!! I even shed a tear or two. Now it's time to just hold on and wait for November 4.
(PS: Ralph Nader is running again. WTF? Seriously. Give up.)
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
The shit hole I live in.
(and i'll have you know, not ONE of the messes in these pictures is mine. i have talked to them REPEATEDLY, and this is what i'm left with.)
PS: I thought you'd like to see me in my work uniform. I rock it. :)
PS: I thought you'd like to see me in my work uniform. I rock it. :)
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