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.
Filed under: Life, Shopping, The World | Tags: 50th anniversary, relatives, the country vs. the city, upstate new york
I was recently in New York for a 50th anniversary of some distant relatives. During the five hour long car ride there, I wrote a blog, which I was unable to post at the time because there was no wifi on the road. I’m just getting around to it now, so here it is :)
June 26, 2009:
Current Location: The middle of nowhere. Also known as upstate New York. To be honest, it’s really not that bad .. I guess. It’s all so green here, as opposed to the familiar gray, cement color scheme of the city. So I like the green. I must say that the huge expanses of greenery make it hard to believe that we are actually at a loss for trees and nature and whatnot, heading the planet into a state of dried out rock, suffocated by greenhouse gases. It’s also hard to believe that New York can hold all this green while one of the filthiest, most polluted cities in the world also is located here. On top of all of that, I’m biased. I very much support a greener lifestyle, and saving the planet, but I prefer city living over being surrounded by farm land. I don’t have much against farmland, it’s just that it gets old when you’re my age. Everything is like a mile apart, and it’s so quiet, and there’s a very limited amount of activities that would entertain me. I’ll be honest, I’m not very good with physical labor. I doubt I could keep a window sill garden alive. Despite that farmland and forest lifestyles seem much cleaner and healthier, something I hold in importance, (does that make sense?) I would rather be lost in the vastness of urbanity than be swallowed by nature, and be bored. So what it really comes down to is how much fun I’m having, and how convenient things are. And I’m okay with that.
I’m on my way to a 50th anniversary right now. Five hours in the car with my two aunts, my brother, and Coco and Dot – the dogs. However, I did get a beautiful dress out of it. Well, besides all the wonderful benefits of bonding with distant relatives and blah blah blah. ;) I’ll have to post a picture of it from the Forever 21 (or should I say XXI Forever?) website. I can’t right now because I don’t have wifi but I’ll do my best to describe it. It’s soft white with a country style flower pattern all over. The straps are like that of a tank top, but there’s a slightly frilly piece of fabric along the edge of the sort of low cut neckline. The skirt has a slight bubble-ness to it, and it falls above the knee. (My conservative, catholic, incredibly judgmental aunt will probably have a heart attack that it’s not ankle length, but then again…that wouldn’t be most horrible situation either. Kidding! … o_O) All in all, the dress is really endearing. I hope that it’s not too dressy to wear throughout the rest of the summer because I absolutely adore it. The only thing I wonder is if I can get away with wearing black heels with it. I have these awesome pointed-toe, black, two inch heels that I haven’t had an opportunity to wear yet and I really was hoping that they would make their debut at this party. I think I can get away with them because the only thing I brought to go over the dress is a black cardigan, so it will create a nice balance.
The last time I was here was about fifth grade, and I was going through a stage of Gothic apparel and anything related to Hot Topic. And I was reading the fifth Harry Potter book, thus making me the anti-Christ in the eyes of my aunt (previously mentioned) Things surely have changed. I’m interested to see how her kids have developed, from what I hear they’re kind of on the weird side but what can you expect. Anywho, appearances are no judge of character and I’m willing to look past odd mannerisms and get along with my cousins.
We’re getting close I hear, so I’m going to wrap up here. I’ll post my dress too. Until then, xo.
Not bad for 24.80 ;)
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.
But I’m going to write about him anyway :)
I ended up watching the inauguration in school, which I hear most kids did, and I’m really glad that I did, even if it meant taking up an entire free sixth period. I was anxious for him to be sworn in, plus that whole thing about being sworn in before noon (which he wasn’t, btw) and it may sound horrible, but I know it was on everyone’s mind, I was so scared I was going to see an assassination attempt at some point during the ceremony. I found out that he was wearing a bullet proof suit which really doesnt surprise me. If I were him, I’d be wearing a bullet proof helmet and face mask as well. Silly enough, the speech brought tears to my eyes more than once. It wasn’t even that it was beautiful or sad, or made me cry tears of joy, it was just powerful. It was so so powerful – Overwhelming to the point of tears in my case haha. To say the least, I, as well as the rest of America, have high hopes for him. I didn’t vote for him, because I can’t vote yet, but if there’s a point in time when he’s running for a second term, I doubt I’ll be voting against him. It may be a little early to say that, but again, I have high hopes.
I also have work in about four minutes, so I’m gonna wrap it up here. I have an essay to do later about my opinion of Obama’s speech. I’m so excited I finally have a paper that I get to directly voice my opinion in. Anyway, toodles. :)
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, The World | Tags: accents, England, future husband, The Holiday
Well, maybe I’m not destined, but I definitely hope I end up there somehow. I plan to meet the man of my dreams there.
This is one of my favorite pictures too<3
I’m watching The Holiday right now, and I feel so silly cause I’ve been so wrapped up in love stories these days, but this movie is adorable. And it could happen, it’s not like Harry Potter, so it’s no totally ridiculous for me to wish for something like that right? ;)
I think if I moved there I would fall in love with a man’s accent before I would fall in love with him. Actually if that were the case, I would just be falling in love with anyone since their voice doesn’t necessarily have to match their face o_O
ANYWAY .. I want to go there. I was looking at hotels in London, obviously I don’t really plan on going there on vacation, but it looks so nice :) I would love to study abroad there during college. & it would work out perfectly because I plan on meeting my husband in college. I sure hope he doesn’t mind going along with the wedding I’ve already planned out :P
Meh, I have to go read Lysistrata for theater. Toodles ;)
Filed under: Life, The World | Tags: global warming, new england weather, nice weather, stress, student government day
I hate those days when you’re just stressed. Actually, I hate those occasions when you just feel like you need to flip out, for no apparent reason. I’m pegging it as stress, but I really have yet to figure out what it is. I’m pretty sure that I have anxiety, which isn’t cool, but hey that’s life. I’m trying to calm down right now. I’m listening to calming music and trying to just take it easy, but I honestly have no idea why I feel this way right now. Nothing stressful or upsetting has happened today, I’ve been in a pretty good mood all day to tell you the truth. It was abnormally gorgeous out today, and that was a total plus, and I took a refreshing nap from 4-5. So why am I so uncomfortably unhappy right now? O_o I took a break from my history homework for this because I felt like I was going to explode. Jonny says I worry him. Jeez, I worry myself.
So sidetrack, I said it was really nice out today right? Like, 65 degrees, sunny and with a slight breeze. AKA, perfect. Yeah, I checked the forecast for tomorrow, snow. Only in New England will you have a 70-degree day and then the next day have a blizzard. But really, it’s that Global Warming, I swear. I think probably everyone has heard me mention Global Warming at some point. Think it’s annoying? Hey, sorry that’s just what I believe in. I’m a pretty opinionated person.
Today my history teacher told my class about Student Government Day on April 3rd. It’s when students around Massachusetts take the place of the men and women in the governing body of the state. Two students, the delegate and the runner-up go into Boston for the day and do state-y stuff o_O She didn’t go into great detail but I’m definitely interested in it. It would look amazing on college resumes, especially since I want to major in political science. We’re being elected by our classmates, so idk what my chances are, but at least I’ve got class president going for me. HOPEFULLY, I get a shot with this, I’d be so happy.
That’s all for today though I guess. I’m feeling better now. Adios!
