February 2012
35 posts
Never in my entire life did I think I would describe breaking dawn (the book) as better than anything, but holy hell is breaking dawn (the movie) god awful.
Bad acting, worse special effects, terrible source material. Ack!
I’m bored.
I’m just waiting this last hour before I can go home, take a shower and then out of a little boredom but mostly exhaustion, go to bed at an old lady time.
Why isn’t the internet more interesting? I need to be entertained!
I think one of my friends and I are going on a road trip over spring break. We will either go to Atlanta to visit her husband while he’s on a business trip or down to Austin to hangout near SXSW.
I really hope we go to Austin. Not only because it would be cool, but it would be quicker. I don’t know if I want to drive all the way from Arlington, TX to Atlanta, GA. Really long car trips...
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23. Your Shoes
In my family, as soon as you get home or anywhere you’re comfortable you take off your shoes.
I was wearing flip flops anyway, so it’s not like it was really that different.
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22. Where You Work
I work wherever, usually at my parents’ house, because there is internet and free food.
I usually end up doing menial work around the house, too, like cooking. So, I’m sure they’re not too upset with the arrangement, either.
I spent the night last night, as per usual, because Wednesdays are meeting days, conference calls, etc. But I’m done early today and just sitting...
25 Dogs And Cats With Soldiers →
One time my roommate/friend asked me if there was anything in the world that when I looked at it my heart melted like hers does when she looks at pandas. I do. It’s puppies. And you have to understand when I say puppies I mean all dogs. And when I say all dogs, I mean all of them.
mscotter83 asked: What is the first movie that came to your mind when I started asking this question?
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No one usually responds to these things but I thought I’d give it one last shot. Let’s be friends, internet.
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21. Fave Photo of You
Did I mention my best friend works for Bronwen Weber of Food Network Challenge fame?
21. Fave Photo of You
I’m trying to pick just one picture. I’ve got it narrowed down to three that I have never posted on here before.
So, your choices are sunburned and hanging out late at night at the bakery my best friend works at to help her finish her mom’s birthday cake, back lit at a coffee shop, or light delay at a Rangers’ game. Choose wisely.
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20. Handwriting
Today’s photo is handwriting. Any suggestions or requests for what I write?
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19. Something You Hate To Do
It’s laundry!! I hate laundry.
Especially since I have to take it somewhere else because there aren’t even washer/dryer hookups in the apartment.
More than anything I despise putting the laundry away. Washing it is no big deal, but putting away what I have washed is the worst.
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16/17/18/19
I realized after I left work that I had forgotten to do Thursday’s photo and I wasn’t going to be back until Monday. Oops. Now I catch up.
16. Something New
I won a Waterpik through a giveaway on their site, only to bring it home a remember there are no outlets in my bathroom.
17. Time
This is the only actual clock in my entire apartment. We have 4+ calendars, a couple watches,...
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15. Phone
Check out my $10 phone, you guys.
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14. Heart
A picture of the tacky temporary tattoo of a heart that I got with some friends at a Chinese restaurant … for Valentine’s.
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I found a picture of toddler me yesterday that looked a little too much like a blonde version of my nephew and I showed it to my family today. My sister’s response: “I swear I didn’t sleep with Ashley.”
Patrick Cassels 100% For Actual!: Takin' It Easy... →
patrickcassels:
Sure I’m single. But yikes, who wants to deal with all the stress of a Valentine’s Day date?! Give me a good book, some hot tea, a little light jazz on the radio, a comfy couch, maybe a few chamomile candles, a Meg Ryan movie on Netflix, my cat Whiskers on my lap, a foot jacuzzi, a neck pillow,…
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13. Blue
This is my dog. Her name is Blue. Her face makes my heart melt.
Bonus pictures.
This is the day I got her.
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9. Front Door/11. Makes You Happy/12. Inside Your...
Front Door - I forgot to post the front door picture. Yes it still has our one Christmas decoration on it.
Makes You Happy - This picture of Stephen Fry on the back cover of his book makes me pretty happy. In fact, I want to frame it and display it in my living room.
Inside Your Closet - I have two closets!
Close-up #1
Close-up #2
Cory Doctorow - 2011-12 Distinguished Speaker... →
Going to this tonight!
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10. Self-Portrait
This is not new. I had too much crap to do today to be bothered. It is, however, a self-portrait.
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8. Sun
There’s no sun here today. Just sadness and malaise.
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7. Buttons
These are some cool, old buttons I inherited from my grandmother. There’s also some other stuff in there like arrowheads and a few boy scouts medals which no one knows where they came from since none of my uncles were in the BSA.
Please excuse the hideous tablecloth, I’m at my parents’ house. I spend most Tuesday nights here because it’s easier for Wednesday and all...
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I have been without internet for the past few days so I couldn’t post my photos, but I can paint a word picture for you, if you’re interested.
4. A Stranger
I spent all of Saturday moving furniture. I met a family friend of my roommate’s family who helped us move. He is a stranger. That I didn’t take a picture of. And won’t describe.
5. 10 a.m.
At 10 I was with my...
My nephew spent more or less the entire time together today high-fiving me. I tried to get a picture of it for today’s February photo-a-day “hands”. But as soon as I got my camera he stopped. Now I’m without ideas.
Nacho Cupcakes « Sweet Simple Stuff →
I want to make these.
I have always wanted to participate in Holi ever since I discovered its existence. They throw around powdered dye to celebrate the end of winter and the beginning spring. Then I discovered the Color Run 5k. It looks like so much fun. Recently I’ve been interested in the idea of maybe doing a charity run/walk or a 5k or something. This incorporates all of those things. The race will donate to...
Walther P-22 Hope Edition 3.4" :: Walther ::... →
“in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness”
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2. Words
These are the books I have at my apartment. They are full of words.
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1. Your View Today
I went to work today. In fact, my day started early, like every Wednesday, but also ended early, for once. I should have shown my watch at the ungodly hour I started (6:40 a.m.). Instead you get now, when I thought of the idea. I usually end up checking my cell phone all day on Wednesdays, hoping my extra-long day is over. But now I have a watch!
Also, check out my new watch. I got it a few...
January-ish
Here’s a few of January’s to catch up:
1. Me
10. Childhood - I couldn’t find the one I was looking for, but these are good too.
I spent a lot of time with my grandpa.
And maybe even more with these people. (in order from left to right, me, my cousin Erin, her sister/my other cousin Angela, and my sister, Tiffany. Coincidentally we are also in age order, youngest to...
I sort of really want to try the February photo challenge I posted the other day, which starts tomorrow, but I feel like I should catch up. What do you think?
January 2012
15 posts
Amazon.com: Ben Dover's review of DivaCup Model 2... →
Not for the faint of heart. And by that I mean most men and anyone offended by lady business. However, those who do venture to read this will enjoy, maybe.
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Oh my gosh, you guys! I got to meet a real, live corgi this weekend. How many internet points do you think that is worth? Would it be worth more if I told you it was my first corgi experience? Because it was; and it was the cutest, most disproportionate dog evar!
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Interview: SNL's John Mulaney on Marilyn Monroe,... →
I enjoyed this. You should read it, too.
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From an interview with John Mulaney
Interviewer: I watched HBO’s “Talking Funny” special and at one point Ricky Gervais asks the other comics when they realized they might be funny. I was wondering if you remember a joke from early on that worked well.
Mulaney: Yes I do. I was at a birthday party when I was 4 and the birthday girls’ mom said, “That’s a sharp shirt,” and I said “Yeah sometimes I use it instead of scissors.” And I said it really deadpan.
“A library card can take you anywhere, the card catalogue council will tell you,...”
– An article by Sean Moeller from “Paste Magazine” about Chairlift’s Daytrotter Session
I feel like someone should bring me some mac and...
I’m trying so hard not to get sick THREE DAYS before my best friend’s wedding; I have drank so many gross-tasting, homeopathic teas and potions because I am poor and can’t afford doctors and actual medicine.
My voice is already raspy, but not in the sexy way. In the gross, sore throat, you’re-totally-sick sort of way. Maybe I can get one of the other bridesmaids to read my...
119 Amazing Facts for National Trivia Day - Mental... →
Who wants to buy me tickets for and go with me to the Black Keys concert in Austin this April?
Anyone? Anyone?!
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Being a maid-of-honor is a lot of work.
Last time all I did was plan the bachelorette party and attend the shower. I didn’t even go to the wedding.
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Today I have eaten an apple pie flavored Larabar and apple pie.
It's been an exciting new year so far.
Yesterday, my best friend/roommate moved out after a speed packing session when the movers called and said they’d be there in an hour. But then we got sushi, seaweed salad, miso soup, tempura vegetables and crab, followed by gelato and espresso. So it was all good.
Then, on the way home from showing us her new apartment some friends and I called the cops on a guy who cut us off on the...