As I was rudely awakened this morning by the bright sunshine streaming through my window at 7:40 AM, it is a surprise to me that I am still awake and functioning (sort of.) My brain is slowly shutting down after I’ve just spent the last four hours or so working on my stupid generic bulletin I needed to create for my religion class. It actually is a pretty cool project, and I would much prefer it over a paper, but it is time consuming nonetheless. And speaking of time consuming, I am currently multitasking and also reading a guide to being more productive. It’s ironic that I found the article using StumbleUpon, a website created entirely around wasting time — (but finding the most interesting things while doing so.)
Although I was unable to go home this weekend, I did get some things done that I would not have been able to otherwise. I’ve realized that I have had much difficulty in setting my mind to things lately. Or rather, I have no trouble setting my mind to it, I’ve got the mental component down pat, it’s the following through lately that has really failed me. What’s even worse is that each time I stray from the path that I want to take, I recognize that I am and become upset by it, but continue to do it anyway. So fine, maybe there is a brain glitch in there somewhere. It doesn’t surprise me much, my head has been all over the place.
But anywho, it feels like someone glued dumbbells to my eyelids, they are incredibly heavy. I bet I jinxed it when i said I’ve been up since 7:40 and I’m not tired yet. Damnit. I’ll update again sometime on my progress of my inability to channel my mental decisions to the physical realm.
Until then, xo.
Filed under: Life, The Internet | Tags: life in a rut, self improvement, The Pretty Project
Today was rough. I’ve been feeling really out of shape lately, and after trying to workout and unsuccessfully reduce stress, I came to the conclusion that I can’t half ass this anymore. Feeling out of shape only adds to my already heaping amount of anxiety, and I refuse to let it bring me down. I have now fallen in love with a blog, “The Pretty Project” which has motivated me, along with my bad day, to start my own self project. I am going to become the better person I have always wanted to be, no more excuses. If not now, then when? I have ALOT to do, so I might as well start from the bottom. I am already almost finished with redecorating my room, I’ll get the pictures on here as soon as I finish hanging things up. My life may be in a rut right now, but I’ll be damned if I let it stop me. Ready, set, go.
Besides the beautiful colors, the crisp days, and the halloween parties, another reason to love October is because the month gives me an excuse to eat something like this (not like I would need much of an excuse anyway):
So what is this, you ask? This is a pumpkin Pie Milkshake, compliments of OurBestBites.com. The recipe goes as follows
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
Recipe by Our Best Bites1/3 C pumpkin, canned or homemade
1/4 – 1/2 C milk
1/4 t vanilla
1/2 t cinnamon
1/16 t cloves (just use a 1/8 t measure and fill it half way, or do a pinch)
1/16 t nutmeg
2 T brown sugar
2 C vanilla ice cream
a few graham crackersPop it all in a blender. Start with 1/4 C milk and then slowly add more if needed to make the blender process it all. I used somewhere between 1/4-1/2 C.
And let me just say, that I love pumpkins, I love everything about them, and I am incredibly excited to try this. Infact, I think I’ll email it to my aunt now. :) Bon appetit!
In other news, there has been a ton happening, but I’ll save that for another post.
Until then, xo
Filed under: Life, Media, The Internet, The World | Tags: boston, Bruno, photoshop, six flags new england, stumbleupon, worcester massachusetts
I love Bruno. Although it was thoroughly amusing, it just goes to show how crude our humor has become.
I have had a very good time within the past few days. Monday I went to Boston with Deprise and Heather, Tuesday- Six Flags. I went home that night, and went to Heather’s the next morning with Deprise. Later that night we had a fire, woke up the next morning … well, this morning, and spent a few hours with Heather and Jack ‘discovering’ Worcester. Offroading, Bancroft Tower, and mansions. All in this dump of a city.
Also, I drove on the highway for the first time on Monday! It was both terrifying and exciting haha. I didn’t kill anyone, and I have a better feel for the gas and brake pedal, so I’d say it was a drive well done. I do have a lot to learn though. And much more practice. Very much more practice. Also speaking of practice, I’ve practiced working with photoshop through making this creepy picture of Heather/Abe.
I think it compliments the both of them ;D Although, Heather probably would not take that as a compliment what so ever. Come to think of it, Lincoln probably would not appreciate it either. Anywho, I am going to eat the food that my boss made me at the end of my shift despite the unreasonable time of the night/morning and possibly hit the sack.
Until next time, xo ;)
Oh! Ps, I found a new website, courtesy of my friend Lis, that is SO sick. Stumbleupon.com. Could be the most amazing and mindless timeconsuming website yet? Naturally, I love it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpEnFwiqdx8
With all shock aside, this video truly bothers me. It’s just scary, I don’t know it gives me a bad feeling. I know I’m a hypocrite by blogging about it, but I feel like the rapid increase in technology and our ‘exponential times’ is going to lead to some kind of crazy, messy conclusion. Maybe it’ll tie into all how the world will end in 2012. Or the Apocolypse. Or MAYBE, I just read into too many of these theories and go off on my train of worst possible scenario thought. Maybe, this is how the dinosaurs died ;)
I’m off to attempt to get my permit. I don’t I have the proper document requirements but let’s see if they’ll let me take it anyway.
Filed under: Life, The Internet, The World | Tags: facebook, myspace, technology, The Internet
“All Things Considered, February 11, 2009 ·
Most people hate flying. I love it. Nothing makes me happier than a long flight — the longer, the better. I once flew nonstop from New York to Bangkok: 17 hours of pure bliss. I packed two books and actually read them. I stared out the window and actually had … thoughts. Some of my best ideas take flight at 35,000 feet. It could be the thin air up there, but I think there’s another reason: disconnection. No e-mail, no cell phones. No guilt, either, because at 35,000 feet I am “offline.” Don’t you love that word, offline? I do. But it is about to go the way of other cherished expressions, like “out of the office ” and “on vacation.”
Every culture has its out-of-bounds venues, circumscribed places and times in which the normal demands of society no longer apply. Buddhist monks on meditation retreats, college students on spring break. Instinctively, we humans recognize the value of tuning out the world, at least for a while. We know we’ll return refreshed and ready to cope again.
These off-limits spaces, though, have been steadily shrinking as technology’s reach has expanded. Oddly, we don’t put up a fight, but rather embrace this erosion of our leisure space. Many people love their BlackBerrys and iPhones, viewing them as tools of liberation rather than what they really are: electronic tethers, like those ankle bracelets that some convicts have to wear. The airline cabin represents the last refuge from ubiquitous connectivity, the last place where we are forced, for better or worse, to be with ourselves … and our thoughts.
But, I hear the technothusiats say, just don’t log on. No one’s forcing you. You can always opt out. If only. Every technology, from the car to the cell phone, starts out as optional and soon becomes mandatory. We can’t opt out, lest we be labeled an out-of-touch Luddite or, worse, old.
But, the technothusiats coo, onboard Internet access will be so convenient. Those who can log on at 35,000 feet will enjoy a “competitive advantage.” Perhaps, but the first person to send a package Federal Express also enjoyed a competitive advantage — for about two seconds. Once everyone can send a package overnight, the advantage disappears, and all that remains is the expectation.
So, please, airline executives, I beg of you: Don’t do it. You’ve already deprived me of leg room, decent food and dignity. Don’t take away my peace of mind, too.Eric Weiner is author of The Geography of Bliss: One Grump’s Search for the Happiest Places in the World, now out in paperback.”
I actually read this post in someone else’s blog but I was fond of it so I decided to include it in mine :P I must say, I enjoy this man’s insight. I never realized how great I feel when I don’t go online for a long time. It’s really refreshing to tune out everyone, and focus on my moments, in my world. It kind of makes me want to get rid of my screen name, swear off Myspace, and lock my computer somewhere that is not easily accessible. For now, I’ll just delete the Facebook app off of my iPhone.
Filed under: Life, Media, The Internet, The World | Tags: card night, christmas, E.T., obesity is suicide, shin kicking, thanksgiving, work
So I had a good day today :D I’m on my NEW* computer right now! It’s fabulous<3 It was originally meant as a joint gift for my brother and me but instead it’s for me ’cause I’ll need it for work. Which by the way, I’ve finally started. Right now the work is a tad bit dull, but it’s totally worth it. I get to choose my own hours and work when I feel like it, I don’t have to wear any type of lame uniform, it’s family owned, and I’m getting more than minimum wage. So really, it’s a pretty sweet package. And hey .. I got a new computer out of it right? ;)
So I have more to talk about, I just need to organize my thoughts. Right now there’s people down stairs, it was card night and Marianne and Karan’s friends came over for a pre-thanksgiving dinner and dessert. It’s called card night because originally they played every Wednesday but they don’t play every night anymore, some nights they just hang out. Tonight was one of those nights. We all ate dinner, and there was ALOT of food and dessert, and then we watched Rosie O’Donnell’s live variety show. Afterwards they were gonna play cards but we ended up watching E.T. while all the gay men made smart ass remarks. It was definitely entertaining. After the movie I headed upstairs, I don’t know if they’re still here though. I’m exhausted. I don’t want to miss anything tomorrow ’cause Thanksgiving is I think my second favorite holiday. It used to be Halloween but that’s been sucking lately so I kinda gave up on it.
I made peppermint bark too! And I got creative :)
I melted semi-sweet Gerardi chocolate chips and then sprinkled the top with crushed candy canes and wrote the words with dyed white chocolate chips. I have yet to taste it though. I can’t wait to get into the Christmas spirit! I have the best plans with Jonny on friday. We’re gonna put the tree up and decorate and make christmas cookies and go see Four Christmases. And Friday is my first payday! I’m happy. I really, truly am. I haven’t felt like this in a while :)
But anyway, there are other internet things I’d like to share. The other day I was researching stuff cause I’m doing a health project on obesity, and I found the SICKEST AD! I don’t mean sick like repulsive, I mean sick like wiiicked awesome. 
Honestly, tell me not. That is BALLSY. I’m feelin’ it. I really am. There’s another one of this guy with butter strapped around him like a bomb. They’re great.
And I was looking at some Harry Potter video on MSN and I found this article.
Shin kicking Seriously, that would KILL. Like, I guess it’s a good game o_O I certainly would never play though. … Who even thought of that? Imagine your legs after it’s done though. Omg aah.
I have alot of work to do. I hardly got any done today :/ I’m slackin. And I have so much more I wanted to write about. But I’m gonna try and settle down some. Niiight.
Filed under: Life, Media, The Internet | Tags: Pandora, recovery, Robert Pattinson, surgery, Twilight
So, I had my surgery on thursday. It’s Saturday now. I’m not gonna lie, I did not expect it to be this bad. I mean the leg, yeah I expected it to be sore and to have to wear a gigantic brace and to have to crutch around for a while. But I did not foresee the nausea and the dizziness and the overall feeling like crap. Sheesh. But apparently my recovery is coming along great. I don’t know how you can figure after only a few days, but hey, sure. It’s good to hear I’m doing good.
But anyway, in my time of recovery I’ve gotten some things done. Not any homework yet, but I don’t mind putting that off, I have until December 1st. I finished the last book of Twilight. I don’t even care, it makes me so sad hahah. I haven’t read books that good in so long. I truly miss reading them. But I can still look forward to the movie coming out next week. I actually am so excited to see that, Robert Pattinson. Oh my god. I usually refuse to have any sort of celebrity infatuation because I find it completely pointless and immature, I mean it’s not like you’re REALLY going to end up “Mrs Nick Jonas” or whatever, so why bother? But I can’t help it, when you love the books and the characters as much as I do, it’s hard not to love the movie actors.
<3<3<3
he's absolutely beautiful<3
I have those two pictures on my myspace, ha. I feel so silly actually admitting that I love him so much. Oh AND he has the accent too! That’s one of my requirements for my husband, as I want my children to have british accents. ;)
Anyway, I’ve also discovered Pandora! I haven’t discovered it, but my aunts introduced me to it. It’s online radio that learns your tastes in music and customizes the station to fit exactly what you want to listen to. I’ve been playing with it all day. You can type in a certain song or artist that you want the station to be based on and then it automatically generates music with like sounds. It’s so sick, hahah.
Oh! & I have some shots of my leg :D
a gory shot ;D
from an artistic point of view
my brace I have to wear -_-
That’s all for now though, Jonny (who I’ve decided I want to call Jonathan now,) and Kade are on their way here to visit! Well, I’m pretty sure Kade is sleeping over but Jonathan is just staying for a few hours. Tooodles :)
Filed under: Life, The Internet | Tags: F the internet, field hockey, Pub 99, Sex Drive
-_- I just wrote a whole bunch and it got friggen deleted and I want to punch someone. I hate when that happens, it’s seriously so frustrating. -_- And my keyboard sucks.
BUT ANYWAY, I can’t get an Internet connection right now but I felt like writing and I haven’t for super long so I decided I would :P I’ll just post it when my Internet decides to work.
This weekend ended up being really good even though I did absolutely nothing today. Friday was the last game of the FH season so I went to the game in Uxbridge, and afterwards the team slept over Alex’s. It was actually wicked fun, I’m not even going to lie. I haven’t done something like that in so long, it was almost refreshing. On Saturday I was supposed to go to Witches Woods with Jonny. Lis and Courtney were going separately too and I kinda stole the idea from them ha. Buuut, it ended up raining, so Jonny and I went out for dinner and then saw Sex Drive. At Pub 99, where we went to eat, we looked like straight up D bags. Earlier before we left I stole Jonny’s wallet from him and forgot to give it back to him, so it was on my dresser. -_- So Jonny left to get it and I had to sit there and receive dirty looks from our waitress for a good fifteen-twenty minutes. FUN. Afterwards we drove to the mall so I could pick up something but it was closed to we just went to Blackstone. Sex Drive ended up being hilarious, and even though I had a bad feeling that night, I’m totally glad I ignored it because I wouldn’t have gone out if I hadn’t.
Today wasn’t that productive .. but whatever. I cleaned and laid around and did homework. It’s okay, it’s only Sunday. It’s like nine though, and I’m trying to get a head start on history work this week, last week I totally bombed o_o
Tooodles !@#$
Filed under: Life, The Internet | Tags: All American Rejects, As You Like It, Blogging, Forgiveness, Playlist, Shakespear
I can’t explain myself at all.
And all the wants
And all the needs
All I don’t want to need at all.
- It Ends Tonight, All American Rejects
So it’s a Saturday night and I’m sitting here texting, and blogging, and talking to Ben Sheffield. I must say, I’m quite the party-er. I went to a play earlier, but we left at intermission. It was ‘As You Like It’. It’s a Shakespear play, my taste is a bit more immature but it was good. It was funny, and the actors were really talented. But I was freezing and I had to pee really bad, not to mention the seating arrangement left much to be desired. Someone’s really mad at me right now. Which I don’t blame them, I know that I’m in the wrong. There’s no point in denying it. Though I may add, there was meant to be emphasis on the HARMLESS part. I definitely have some thinking to do. Yiiiikes.
I wonder how many people actually read this thing. You should totally comment if you do :D hahah. I feel kinda lame for having this, to be honest. But it always feels good for me to write, it relieves stress and whatnot. So i’ll keep this silly little blog, even though it’s causing drama in my actual life.
Oh! And that playlist, I still have to work on it, there’s not that many songs. But this is what I have so far :)
the actual playlist won’t show up on this, so here’s the link
I think I need to go now though. There are some ammends to be made. :/
