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8月31日 Another month ends......and I've actually finished reading 6 books this month!
Woo hoo! I'm back in the swing of things again!
On that note, here's this week's feast:
Appetizer
Who is the easiest person for you to talk to? Most likely the answer to that question is my sister. I can tell her anything. As I know she will judge me no matter what. Soup Wow. This is a tough one, as I love history and I have so much fascination with ancient civilizations. But I would have to choose Rome. And not just because I have a huge crush on the actor from the tv show. Salad As I'm not that exciting of a person, I guess it would have to be my high school football team's first victory in about 7 years. It was the first football game of my senior-year of high school, so that made it all the better. There have been other great moments in my life, but for some reason that night stands out as the first exciting event of my life. And as it happened almost 12 years ago to this date, it's very appropriate. Main Course Allow Trent Reznor and Zach Braff to fight over my love and affection. On pay-per-view, of course. Dessert For most people, I would say 29-ish. But it all depends on the type of relationship you're in. And one's health. Current Mood: Hyper
Currently Listening to: Insane in the Brain by Cypress Hill
Current # of Views, EVER: 9326
Today's Goal: To enjoy my afternoon off!
p.s. Congrats to Mindy & Mark on the birth of their daughter on Monday! Also, to Chad & Kristin on the birth of their son on Wednesday!
8月30日 Reality bitesWhy?
Because of the following list of items that makes me feel old(er) than I'd like to consider myself being.
1. Fact: Most of the incoming first-year students (used to be called freshmen) were a mere 5 years of age when I was beginning my senior year of high school. 2. I am no longer referred to as miss when purchasing items at a store, I am now referred to as ma'am. 3. Most of my younger sister's friends have multiple children. Some of them by the same person. And some of them have been married for more than 5 years. 4. I cannot stay up past 10:00 PM for the life of me. 5. My bladder wakes me up at 5:00 AM. Every day. No matter how much or little water I had to drink the previous night. 6. I watch more PBS than MTV. 7. I remember a time when Nirvana was revolutionary, not retro. 8. I remember when Transformers were on Saturday morning cartoons and commercials not on the movie screen. 9. My godson is 10. 10. I prefer a bowl of Cheerios over a bowl of Cap'n Crunch. 11. I found Waldo. 12. My youngest cousin turned 18 a few weeks ago. 13. I will be 30 in less than a week. Current Mood: Antsy Currently Listening to: Zooropa by U2 Current # of Views, total: 9313 Today's Goal: To avoid walking to Raising Cane's in order to purchase a #1, no slaw, extra sauce w/sweet tea. No matter how much I am stress craving it. 8月29日 Middle name game1. You have to post these rules before you give the facts.
2. You must list one fact that is somehow relevant to your life for each letter of their middle name. If you don’t have a middle name, use the middle name you would have liked to have had. M - Mass Communication, what I obtained my B.S. in. I once dreamt that I'd be a award-winning journalist. How times have changed.
A - Aerosmith, first concert that I ever attended. On their "Get a Grip" tour. It rocked.
R - Renner, SD, my 'hometown.' Or as close to a hometown that can be claimed by a farmer's daughter.
I - Indian tacos, one of most favorite foods. Man, I miss Mad Jacks.
E - Elvis, famous person that died 3 weeks before I was born.
Technically, I'm supposed to 'tag' people to play along. But, I've always disliked the game of 'tag,' so I'll let you decide if you're a joiner.
C'mon, all of the semi-cool kids are doing it. 5 Quick Things: Work Edition
Some anniversaries are bittersweetAs many of you know, today is the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina hitting Louisiana.
While I was one of the lucky people who had electricity and water and air conditioning and food and a job and friends during the storm, I still had a moment this morning while reading the paper's coverage of the rebuilding efforts where I remembered what I was doing two years ago today.
Unfortunately, that chapter has not yet concluded. There is still a lot that needs to be done to rebuild this area. As there is a need to rebuild it, if not just for the culture and history it represents, then for a peace of mind for the country as a whole. Honestly, we, as a nation, spend a lot of money helping rebuild other societies after wars, floods and earthquakes, I don't think it's too much to ask for assistance in rebuilding the Gulf Coast. It doesn't need to be the 'same' as it was pre-August 29, 2005, but it would be nice for it to be cleaned up. I think that would help make a lot of people feel a lot better. And then the healing can truly begin. Finally. Yup. I went political. It has been known to happen. Trust me, I'm sure there'll be a list of some sort added to this very page later on today. But at the moment, I just felt like remembering the not-so-distant past. Current Mood: Introspective Currently Listening to: Queer by Garbage Current # of Views: 9299 Today's Goal: To get off my soapbox eventually. 8月28日 5 Quick Things
Current Mood: Curious
Currently Listening to: Hey Ladies by the Beastie Boys
Current # of Views: 9289
Today's Goal: To not get soaked while walking campus tonight. 8月27日 5 Quick Things - Child Stars edition
How I spent my weekendMy main goals for the weekend were as follows:
I am happy to report that I honestly followed my game plan this past weekend. How, exactly?
I also caught up with my sister and mother on the phone. Discussed members of Rilo Kiley with Amtrak. (Really, who knew?) And texted a bunch of people. Overall, it was a delightful, if not quite boring, weekend. Hopefully, next weekend (the last of my 20s) will bring a bit more umph. Or something. Current Mood: Attentive
Currently Listening to: Push Th' Little Daisies by Ween
Current # of Views, ever: 9272
Today's Goal: To eat the lunch that I brought. No matter how tempting it may be to go out to eat. So very, very tempting... 8月24日 5 Quick Things
Woot! Friday!As usual:
Appetizer
Say there’s a book written about your life. Who would you want to narrate the audio version? The teenager that lives within my soul is screaming "Christian Slater!" As I was, and still am, obsessed with the man. Yet, I think the more appropriate, and non-stalker-ish, answer would have to be Kathy Griffin. At least, she'd make my life seem kinda funny. And we both have red hair. Mine natural, hers maybe.
Soup All love may overcome natural disasters. Salad 1960s. If just to see The Doors live. Main Course The Dance by Garth Brooks. Followed closely by Song #2 by Blur. Dessert Warmish, but usually bordering on cold. Current Mood: Relaxed
Currently Listening to: Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps by CAKE
Current # of Views: 9256
Today's Goal: To develop a scheme for what to do with the lower office. 8月23日 13 Goals for the Fall Semester As LSU begins to prepare for a new academic year, I think it's only appropriate that today's list revolve around that fact.
As my life has revolved around that fact for a few months now.
Current Mood: Excitable
Currently Listening to: My a/c run and the students move in. Not in the mood for music at the moment. <gasp>
Current # of Views, total: 9243
Today's Goal: To (really this time) finish reading The Carnivorous Carnival. 8月22日 5 Quick Things
Reading MemeI figured I would shock everyone with a post that doesn't include a list...for the time being.
What are you reading right now? The Carnivorous Carnival by Lemony Snicket, as part of my on-going goal to read the whole Series of Unfortunate Events series this year.
Do you have any idea what you’ll read when you’re done with that? Either The Stupidest Angel by Christopher Moore or The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde. I am currently obsessed with both of these authors that I just 'discovered.' Honestly, it all depends on if I obtain a copy of the Fforde book before tomorrow or not. What magazines do you have in your bathroom right now? Honestly, I don't keep reading material in the bathroom. And I think the only magazines in my house are the last edition of JANE (tear) and SPIN. Both purchased in the BR airport pre-flight home last month. What’s the worst thing you were ever forced to read? One of my biggest pet peeves: Having to read something assigned to me or 'highly suggested.' In my humble opinion, Treasure Island was better as a Muppet Movie than as a book. But then again, it's been 12+ years since I was forced to read it, so maybe I'll try it again in the future. (Don't hold your breath.) What’s the one book you always recommend to just about everyone? It truly depends on the person and the genre...a lot of different variables. But I have been known to toot the horn of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak and Wicked by Gregory Maguire. Admit it, the librarians at your library know you on a first name basis, don’t they? What's a library? Is there a book you absolutely love, but for some reason, people never think it sounds interesting, or maybe they read it and don’t like it at all? Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life by Amy Krause Rosenthal. It's a brilliant alphabetical biography, which tends to turn people off. Really, am I the only one who likes reading encyclopedias? Do you read books while you eat? While you bathe? While you watch movies or TV? While you listen to music? While you’re on the computer? While you’re having sex? While you’re driving? The only conditions where I can truly 'read' include: Television is off. Glass of cold water is within reach. Music playing lightly from another room. I do well reading on the bus or an airplane. Yup. That's about it. When you were little, did other children tease you about your reading habits? Nope. As my mom has worked at book stores for a long time, most were jealous of the fact that I had access to books long before the local library did. What’s the last thing you stayed up half the night reading because it was so good you couldn’t put it down? It's been awhile. I've been good at finishing books during the daylight lately. Although I would have stayed up uber late to finish Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, but I started that 7AM and was done by 7PM. So, the last book that I stayed up late to finish would have to be...I honestly don't know. That's kind of sad, huh? Current Mood: Sweaty
Currently Listening to: Pets by Porno for Pyros
Current # of Views, total: 9233
Today's Goal: To finish reading The Carnivorous Carnival.
8月21日 5 Quick Things
Current Mood: Sore
Currently Listening to: Lullaby by The Cure
Current # of Views, total: 9221
Today's Goal: To cross off the remaining 5 items on my 'to-do' list. 8月20日 Recent Obsession: Jasper Fforde As I have mentioned a few times, I have found a new author that I quite like: Jasper Fforde.
While back in SD, I picked up The Big Over Easy while hanging out at my mom's place of work (Barnes & Noble). I have been intrigued by this series for awhile. Every time I wandered around the campus bookstore (typically a 3-times-a-week thing), I would pick up one of Fforde's books, read the back, think to myself "This sounds like an interesting concept" and then proceed to put the book down and buy yet another book from the vastness that is the clearance shelves. Yet. I found myself picking up a copy of The Big Over Easy and actually purchasing it while in SD. Why? Well, I had couple of flights coming up during the day. And I tend to do well with reading something new when trapped in the confines of an airplane/airport.
I am so glad that I finally gave into my cravings for this author. While I will always love Maguire's take on the classic children's stories, such as Wicked and Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister, I quite enjoy the way that Fforde casually places literary references throughout his writing. (Honestly, you need to read a book by Fforde to truly appreciate this statement.)
Indeed, I enjoyed his writing so much, that the only times when I was not nose deep in The Big Over Easy while flying from SD to Louisiana were when I was walking and/or using the facilities. During my 9 hour commute, I almost read the entire book. And I would've finished it completely, if not for the fact that I had to accomplish basic human functions.
Like Rowling, Fforde creates a believable world (Reading) where literary figures are as real as non-imaginary folk. Once I realized that I would have to stretch my imagination a tad, I found myself laughing at the dialogue, crying at Humpty's life & death and holding my breath as Jack Spratt and Mary Mary solved the nursery crime.
As noted in a previous blog entry, I so enjoyed The Big Over Easy that within one working day of finishing the book, I was in line at the campus bookstore purchasing the secong book in the NCD series, The Fourth Bear.
As with The Big Over Easy, I found myself not wanting to stop reading The Fourth Bear. The plot thickened with each passing chapter. Back stories and simple conversation gave the characters more depth. References to other work's of fiction were interspersed with references to non-fiction. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, the story would switch gears. Once again, I found myself emotionally attached to the storyline. So much so, that during one 'death' scene, I had to put the book down and take a break. (Watched some Dirty Jobs.) But, as usual, I could not stay away from the book for long. So, as I continued reading the last few chapters with one eye open, I soon realized that I was kinda right all along regarding the crime. Yet, as usual, I had overlooked a few minor details. Which is probably why I'm not a consultant for CSI.
Upon finishing The Fourth Bear, I felt a bit conflicted. While it was a great book, there is not a third book in the series as of yet. And according to many on-line sites, there will not be another one during this calendar year.
 So, what's a girl to do when she finds a new author of interest?
She picks up the first book in his other series that appears to follow the same rules as those in the Nursery Crime series. Yup. I will be picking up a copy of The Eyre Affair soon. Maybe not today. But most likely by this Friday.
What can I say?
I'm hooked on Fforde.
5 Quick Things
Current Mood: Enthusiastic Currently Listening to: Supersonic by Oasis
Total # of Views: 9205
Today's Goal: To make copies. Lots and lots of copies. 5 Quick Things
FRIDAY!Feast on this:
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Describe your laundry routine. Do you have a certain day when you do it all, or do you just wash whatever you need for the next day? I usually set aside one morning or one evening a week to do laundry. (It's helpful that I have a washer/dryer unit in my apartment, so I can monopolize it for as long as I want to pay for the electricity.) During the set-aside time, typically either a Thursday night or Saturday/Sunday morning, I sort the clothes into: whites/lights, darks, jeans/pants, towels. That's typically the order that I wash and dry them, too. I also Dryel the work pants once or twice a month.
After the clothes have been dried, they are folded and usually put away within a timely manner. Although I have been known to leave clean clothes piled up neatly on the loveseat for easy access, if it's a busy time of the year. (Like now.)
Exception to this rule: I have been klutzy and spilled on myself. I will then treat the potential stain and wash the garment and its like brethren as soon as possible.
Soup In about 3 weeks. Salad To figure out what I want to be when I grow up. It's honestly an on-going goal, so I guess it would be defined as 'both.' Main Course I really did enjoy reading The Big Over Easy by Jasper Fforde...but to describe it as unbelievable may be stretching it. I guess watching Mythbusters on Tuesday night where they proved that cigarette butts packed tightly with gun powder in a gun can cause physical harm, potentially death, when shot at a person. That was pretty wicked. Dessert Honestly, I'm at 7. It's been a good week overall. Current Mood: Ambitious
Currently Listening to: Brimful of Asha by Cornershop
Current # of Views, total: 9167
Today's Goals: To finish reading The Fourth Bear. To research lyme disease. 8月16日 I crave...
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Also, she's the one person who has known me through all of my incarnations, and still mocks me for them all. In a loving way, of course.
Honestly, this answer changes by the day. But, I'm thinking it will be around 55, when I'm old enough to order off of the senior citizen menu at Perkins and Burger King.
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