1. I spent most of saturday in bed watching documentaries on the discovery channel. I have no idea why I did this. Two in particular stick out. One on how the magnetic field and polarity of Earth is changing and we're all going to die, and the other (which made me cry) about an organization called Smile Train that helps the poor get cleft lip and palate repair. I think the second stuck with me more. It followed 2 families in India through the whole process. One family had to walk home from the hospital bc they couldn't afford the train. It all depresses the hell out of me. I think when I get to a point in my life where I'm actually financially stable, I'm going to go volunteer somewhere. I dont know where and I don't know for what cause but I want to help the families like those on the documentary. I know, there I go with my causes again. I know I can't fix everything for everyone. But I really want to try.
2. I have 14 squares crocheted for one of the charity blankets. Only 40-50 more to go for this one. I like doing this bc it's relaxing and I know it will be appreciated in the long run.
3. Things have been too normal lately and it gives me cold feet. Like I might bail. I know this is stupid. I'm just not used to feeling good about things, haha.
4. Lish and I started back to zumba last night. OH man did I miss it. I felt like I was going to die by the end, but its that good exhausted. I'm not too sore today, but I will be soon, since we're going to start going twice (maybe 3!) times a week. I think I just really like latin music. You don't feel like youre exercising as much as youre taking a latin dance class.
5. Let's go to Bob Evans and eat potato soup.
6. We planted tomato plants in the topsy turvy thing. I think we're overwatering them. Someone please tell me how to grow plants.
7. Kellie's wedding (and Aerosmith concert) is in a week and a half. this makes me happy bc that means i only have 5.5 days of work until then. surely I can make it.
8. are we doing anything for the 4th of july? bc we should.
9. I really miss my dog. I've decided that dad is not going to fix my house like he said he would. So does anyone know anyone who can do some wiring/roof tarring/poison ivy killing at a reasonable price? I'm just going to take care of this nonsense myself. Cranky humid dog-less andrea is not a fun andrea.
10. No really, lets go get some potato soup.
11. I think I'm going to start my own Netflix movie review on here, bc i feel like I need to tell you what i'm watching. bc i need to tell you everything but not everything, dear reader. So this weeks lineup: Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy (the new version) I give it a B- bc I like the other version better, and Amelie gets an A++ bc I love that movie even if (especially because) I have to read subtitles. But I don't even know her! Oh, you know her. Since when? Since Always, In your dreams.
12. I'm starting to think maybe peach yogurt, cherry tomatoes, and a granola bar do not a breakfast make. I feel yuk.
13. So what's on your mind?
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Saturday, June 13, 2009
The Things You Do With Foreigners
So Dave Ryan has been recording me lately. Both in conversation and us doing stupid things (wait, they're all stupid...) like reading ingredients off food items. Only a few can be put online until he finds out if he got his job....
here and here are a few ingredients to tide you over! and yes, halfway thru that is me laughing maniacally in the background. i was laughing so hard i was crying. and here we are we are trying to offend all Russians.
and if you aren't following him on twitter, well you should.
here and here are a few ingredients to tide you over! and yes, halfway thru that is me laughing maniacally in the background. i was laughing so hard i was crying. and here we are we are trying to offend all Russians.
and if you aren't following him on twitter, well you should.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Feeling Left Out
I've been in one of those moods, where I feel like I'm eight steps behind where I should be in life. I know there is no exact timeline that things must be done, but when my friends parents tell me that mom has been complaining about the fact that her children are never going to get married and she'll never have grandkids, it kinda makes you feel pretty darn low. And I'm not saying I want to do either of those things immediately, the thought makes me break out in hives. but when a friend of mine is getting married, for the second time, it makes me wonder what i'm doing wrong with myself.
so to try and get out of this funk i'm trying to work on some of my 101 goals again. many of them have died out. the picture one lasted barely a month and my camera died. i'm carrying around several of the monthy letters in my purse and have since probably january. several i see no sign of them happening anytime soon. but i figure since i have time to kill i could start working on the lap blankets for the people in the nursing home. so i went to Michaels and got some cheery colors of yarn to start the first one. i think i'm going to make lots of little squares for this one. so far, i have 2 squares. only 8000 to go.
there is talk of an air conditioner on my horizon, and i'm so happy. mostly bc i seriously miss my evil dog.
starting pretty soon too, i'm going to start volunteering at Habitat for Humanity. i've been feeling the world-sadness again, and i figure if i can help out here, that's at least something.
i had a strange dream last night. someone i didnt expect to see was in it. i swear sometimes i can feel when i cross their mind. i don't like that feeling or the dream.
so to try and get out of this funk i'm trying to work on some of my 101 goals again. many of them have died out. the picture one lasted barely a month and my camera died. i'm carrying around several of the monthy letters in my purse and have since probably january. several i see no sign of them happening anytime soon. but i figure since i have time to kill i could start working on the lap blankets for the people in the nursing home. so i went to Michaels and got some cheery colors of yarn to start the first one. i think i'm going to make lots of little squares for this one. so far, i have 2 squares. only 8000 to go.
there is talk of an air conditioner on my horizon, and i'm so happy. mostly bc i seriously miss my evil dog.
starting pretty soon too, i'm going to start volunteering at Habitat for Humanity. i've been feeling the world-sadness again, and i figure if i can help out here, that's at least something.
i had a strange dream last night. someone i didnt expect to see was in it. i swear sometimes i can feel when i cross their mind. i don't like that feeling or the dream.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Laughing at Myself
Two things for your amusement.
1. apparently in my sleep last night i sat up and said "Seabiscuit is BAD" and fell back asleep. i have no idea or recollection of this.
2. my hair is doing a weird Peppermint Patty (you know, the Peanuts character) thing today. Instead of getting upset about this, I broke out into the Peanuts dance. You know that dance, dont lie. This also got me a weird look.
I think this is a good way to start my day.
1. apparently in my sleep last night i sat up and said "Seabiscuit is BAD" and fell back asleep. i have no idea or recollection of this.
2. my hair is doing a weird Peppermint Patty (you know, the Peanuts character) thing today. Instead of getting upset about this, I broke out into the Peanuts dance. You know that dance, dont lie. This also got me a weird look.
I think this is a good way to start my day.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Sweet Summertime
Hey Kids. What's shakin.
I'm pretty sure if tonya wasn't reminding me i need to write things, I probably would let this go more often. It's true that when things are good i dont post as much. Can I just say apologies for all the whining you've read? And probably whining in the future, but lets think positive here. the sun is shining and things are swell.
which is not to say there haven't been several times i just wanted to stop and write, Hoggle, I need you. (please tell me you people know what movie i am referencing, or we may not be friends any longer.) but what purpose would that serve really in the long run? it would put life back at square one which is a place i prefer not to be. its like... with some family members, for an example. you love them, you always will for your entire life, but you dont always like them. you may not ever like them. to quote good ol jane austin, "is not general incivility the very essence of love?" i think she was on to something. it definitely explains why i'm so terrible to some people. could cutting people out of my life be a true testiment to how hard i love them? this could lead to stewing of which i do not want to do and had not planned here. this post is supposed to be lighthearted and cheery.
so to do that, lets talk about shopping. it is no secret that i am a fan. this weekend i went with lish and jason and our friend joey up to washington to go shopping and to a baseball game. we went over to the outlets and oh my. i forgot how much i like those. i forgot how much i like banana republic (does that make me a yuppie, i'm afraid it does). i forgot how giddy i get over finding blue jeans for six dollars. SIX DOLLARS I SAY. and shoes. my love affair with shoes came out this weekend. oy. and now i'm broke. but i did do the responsible thing and buy mostly work acceptable attire. so i justify it by that.
and then we went to a baseball game. oh i love baseball. not on tv, of course. i think i just cant handle watching sports on tv. i need the sights and sounds and smells of the game. the beer and hotdogs and cotton candy. The team was apparently the worst in the league and the team they played was the next up the line. so they both tried their hearts out, which to me makes for a damn good game. we had bitchin seats thanks to lish's dad's company, right on the first baseline. you know, the danger zone. way too many foul balls came flying past my head but i think it made it even more exciting. i want to go to more games. i came home and declared this as so.
what else. on the cooking front, pesto chicken was a mistake but pesto lasagna was awesome. but at least i'm cooking, right?
If i could ask anything of you at this exact moment in time, it would be to go see the Hangover. I laughed till i cried. Definitely a good time if you are not easily offended. And it puts you in a good mood so that when you get pulled over at 1230 at night because you're headlight is out and the cop decides to be 'gracious enough to let me off with a warning this time, missy' you dont have the automatic urge to oink at him. look at me being a polite member of society. but yes. see the movie. and then lets make a plan that when i buy my mail-order husband from romania that we will go to vegas for my bachelorette party and get schwasted.
the upcoming forecastfor life: starting back to zumba which frankly i'm thrilled over. i miss dancing and it always puts me in a good mood. what else... this Saturday if you're in town we will be out and about celebrating dawn taking her praxis. look for us at the usual spots. if you're lucky we'll end up at big times and let you play nudie photo hunt with us.
what else. kellie's wedding is quickly approaching. i need to get in the right frame of mind for this. thank pete we're going to get massages on the thursday before (totally my idea). i am mentally preparing myself for shirley temple curls. mom says if my hair is curly i'll look like an idiot. thanks mom. but the wedding itself is going to be very nice i think. a good way to end out this month with some of my best friends. even if i do have to wear a dress. (don't tell her but i really do think it is cute.)
so what else. there is a tree growing under my front porch. no shit. and its surrounded by poison ivy. its like a human death trap. i'm hoping if i whine enough the problem will take care of itself. frankly, i'm over living where i do. once we figure out the contract situation in November, life changes will be made, my friends.
oh so yeah. i sucked it up and got netflix. and holy shatner this is the greatest thing ever. between it and hulu i can watch everything I ever want. Except Hercules Reterns, which really annoys me bc I don't know where to find that, it's hilarious. Yesterday we got the first 2 discs, Role Models (not my pick) and Sound of Music (totally my pick) and watched them both. What I like most though is there are a lot of good movies that are streamed online. I tried to watch 2001:Space Odyssey for my 101 goals. i just could not get into it and fell asleep. I'm still counting it though. but this is definitely going to help with knocking all the movies off my goal list.
it's a beautiful day outside and it makes me sad being indoors, especially after a relaxing day in the sun all day yesterday. i'm finally getting non-pasty which is always good.
i'm also thinking of changing my hair color again before kellie's wedding. what color(s) do you guys think?
I'm pretty sure if tonya wasn't reminding me i need to write things, I probably would let this go more often. It's true that when things are good i dont post as much. Can I just say apologies for all the whining you've read? And probably whining in the future, but lets think positive here. the sun is shining and things are swell.
which is not to say there haven't been several times i just wanted to stop and write, Hoggle, I need you. (please tell me you people know what movie i am referencing, or we may not be friends any longer.) but what purpose would that serve really in the long run? it would put life back at square one which is a place i prefer not to be. its like... with some family members, for an example. you love them, you always will for your entire life, but you dont always like them. you may not ever like them. to quote good ol jane austin, "is not general incivility the very essence of love?" i think she was on to something. it definitely explains why i'm so terrible to some people. could cutting people out of my life be a true testiment to how hard i love them? this could lead to stewing of which i do not want to do and had not planned here. this post is supposed to be lighthearted and cheery.
so to do that, lets talk about shopping. it is no secret that i am a fan. this weekend i went with lish and jason and our friend joey up to washington to go shopping and to a baseball game. we went over to the outlets and oh my. i forgot how much i like those. i forgot how much i like banana republic (does that make me a yuppie, i'm afraid it does). i forgot how giddy i get over finding blue jeans for six dollars. SIX DOLLARS I SAY. and shoes. my love affair with shoes came out this weekend. oy. and now i'm broke. but i did do the responsible thing and buy mostly work acceptable attire. so i justify it by that.
and then we went to a baseball game. oh i love baseball. not on tv, of course. i think i just cant handle watching sports on tv. i need the sights and sounds and smells of the game. the beer and hotdogs and cotton candy. The team was apparently the worst in the league and the team they played was the next up the line. so they both tried their hearts out, which to me makes for a damn good game. we had bitchin seats thanks to lish's dad's company, right on the first baseline. you know, the danger zone. way too many foul balls came flying past my head but i think it made it even more exciting. i want to go to more games. i came home and declared this as so.
what else. on the cooking front, pesto chicken was a mistake but pesto lasagna was awesome. but at least i'm cooking, right?
If i could ask anything of you at this exact moment in time, it would be to go see the Hangover. I laughed till i cried. Definitely a good time if you are not easily offended. And it puts you in a good mood so that when you get pulled over at 1230 at night because you're headlight is out and the cop decides to be 'gracious enough to let me off with a warning this time, missy' you dont have the automatic urge to oink at him. look at me being a polite member of society. but yes. see the movie. and then lets make a plan that when i buy my mail-order husband from romania that we will go to vegas for my bachelorette party and get schwasted.
the upcoming forecastfor life: starting back to zumba which frankly i'm thrilled over. i miss dancing and it always puts me in a good mood. what else... this Saturday if you're in town we will be out and about celebrating dawn taking her praxis. look for us at the usual spots. if you're lucky we'll end up at big times and let you play nudie photo hunt with us.
what else. kellie's wedding is quickly approaching. i need to get in the right frame of mind for this. thank pete we're going to get massages on the thursday before (totally my idea). i am mentally preparing myself for shirley temple curls. mom says if my hair is curly i'll look like an idiot. thanks mom. but the wedding itself is going to be very nice i think. a good way to end out this month with some of my best friends. even if i do have to wear a dress. (don't tell her but i really do think it is cute.)
so what else. there is a tree growing under my front porch. no shit. and its surrounded by poison ivy. its like a human death trap. i'm hoping if i whine enough the problem will take care of itself. frankly, i'm over living where i do. once we figure out the contract situation in November, life changes will be made, my friends.
oh so yeah. i sucked it up and got netflix. and holy shatner this is the greatest thing ever. between it and hulu i can watch everything I ever want. Except Hercules Reterns, which really annoys me bc I don't know where to find that, it's hilarious. Yesterday we got the first 2 discs, Role Models (not my pick) and Sound of Music (totally my pick) and watched them both. What I like most though is there are a lot of good movies that are streamed online. I tried to watch 2001:Space Odyssey for my 101 goals. i just could not get into it and fell asleep. I'm still counting it though. but this is definitely going to help with knocking all the movies off my goal list.
it's a beautiful day outside and it makes me sad being indoors, especially after a relaxing day in the sun all day yesterday. i'm finally getting non-pasty which is always good.
i'm also thinking of changing my hair color again before kellie's wedding. what color(s) do you guys think?
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Let Me Lie to You
this is just a short and random thought and i swear i'll write more later.
but.
after reading about a CIA spy, i think i could be a good spy. not because i have exceptional love for this country or anything, but because i really and truly love lying. thats awful, yes. but i can lie to anyone. i dont even realize i'm doing it half the time. and my theory is that if i don't know any information about the govt or whatever, then all the better. i think they need to recruit common people rather than military people. we know enough to know nothing. i think i am nondescript enough to get away with it. i can be that stupid american tourist.
i wonder where i send my resume...
but.
after reading about a CIA spy, i think i could be a good spy. not because i have exceptional love for this country or anything, but because i really and truly love lying. thats awful, yes. but i can lie to anyone. i dont even realize i'm doing it half the time. and my theory is that if i don't know any information about the govt or whatever, then all the better. i think they need to recruit common people rather than military people. we know enough to know nothing. i think i am nondescript enough to get away with it. i can be that stupid american tourist.
i wonder where i send my resume...
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