#100

I have never made it to 100 posts in a blog. I feel like this is a momentous occasion. So momentous that I wanted to do something cool and then all my ideas didn't seem cool enough. I thought give away $1,000,000 to the person that comments the most or a trip to Cardiff or a lifetime supply of cupcakes from Dozen. But no, not right. Besides none of you guys would want any of those things. And then I thought its not that big of a deal, ignore it, post about the S'more and Worms & Dirt cupcakes you had the other day and move on. Alas, I fell asleep before I could make that post, which led me to today and some changes to mark the occasion.

A new playlist to your right ---->
Its made up of Rilo Kiley. I've put my Matt Nathanson obsession to the side for now and would do anything to see Rilo Kiley in concert AT THIS VERY MOMENT.

And as you can probably see, the template has changed. Its not exactly what I wanted but after the day I've had and the many, many times I have tried to add the 3rd column back, I didn't even want to attempt the label cloud. So some day soon I will add those back. Ya know, when I don't want to punch something or scream or steal a car to drive back to MI so I can hide out in Toi's apartment for oh say the next 7 months.

I started writing this post about 12 hours ago and my mood has drastically changed and I don't quite remember what I was going to write but I think it something to do with a goals list. You know, one of those kick the bucket lists. I have always wanted one so I'm starting it here. But its not full of things I HAVE to do its more just like a guide and I wont make it morbid or anything. So here goes!

Stuff to do before I am reincarnated (probably into royalty):

1. Live in a city with a real subway (the kind that goes to all parts of the city and isn't just a glorified trolley)
2. Beat Baby!Bro at Where In The World Is Baby!Bro?
3. Perhaps write a book or maybe just a short story or lets be real a fanfic
4. Go to all 7 continents or at the very least hit up all 50 states
5. Make it to Giverny, Normandy, Cherbourg (aka the trip Frances and I planned)
6. Be able to successfully program a website to do exactly what I want it to do
7. Go to a rave

I'll add some more stuff later and keep you guys updated on my progress.

#99

I am sitting in class bored out of my mind. This class is harder and harder to come to every week. Its all theory about managing collections. I guess I don’t see the point in having to learn all this theory. I’d rather just do hands on activities. Those are way more fun.

I am a bit perturbed that I cannot connect to the internet in this building. I mean its the Information Science building. The very first one that had wireless on Pitt’s campus but they are doing some maintenance and joining two systems together which leaves me wirelessless. Even though the lady taping our class sitting in front of me on her laptop is getting the internet and checking her e-mail and searching google for those chemistry sets you give little kids which they use to blow up the garage on so many sit-coms. Its not fair! I want my internet. Hasn’t that become a basic human right yet?

Today they are filming the graduation scene for the remake of the Sorority Row movie on campus. Its supposed to be on Forbes which is the street I take to get to school. I am not looking forward to any delays this might cause. But I am looking forward to possibly seeing Rumer Willis or Audrina Patridge. It would be a dream come true, kinda. Or really just an opportunity to snark on them.

Not much has happened in the last few days. I have watched an enormous amount of CSI. I bought a new t-shirt. I had some hard cider. I went to the Carnegie Natural History Museum and the Carnegie Art Museum. There were cool and I got in free. I talked to Cogene and it could be any day now. She got a new iPod and that makes me insanely jealous. I mean a baby and a new mp3 player. What more could a girl want?

The cook at work is taking his citizenship test today? or next Monday? I don’t quite remember. But I know he got the letter with the date. I think its so cool. Once he passes, he’s going to bring his wife over from Morocco. I wonder what his girlfriends will think about it.

Guys, I am having major issues with the cold in that I am overreacting to any temperature under 60. I layer and grab mittens and fret over the fact that I have NO snow boots in Pennsylvania. I have no idea where this is coming from. I mean I’ve dealt with winter my entire life but for some reason I feel utterly unprepared for it.

#98

I've had the shopping bug lately. But absolutely no money to spend. That hasn't stopped me from getting some new stuff though. I used a giftcard that I got from Pomme (THANKS!) for my birthday to get a can opener! I know, isn't very grown up? But it leaves no sharp edges and its red! and I'll always need a can opener.

Then, I used a gift certificate to get a bra from Victoria's Secret. It wasn't the one I originally was going to get but with this tagline: Young. Sexy. Italian. How could I resist?
Finally, I got this dress from Gap:
for only $4.97!!! Score! I love bargains. I think my shopping bug has gone away for the time being. But I did just get some coupons for Pottery Barn and they had some really cute napkins I think I NEED for Thanksgiving so we'll see.

#97

Bowling tonight was CrAzY! There was a ton of drama between Rev and BFF for E. Miscommunications that led to me and BART laughing so so so HARD. I couldn't breathe. But the best part? He called me Lulu and I about died. Oh, man. 

Life is so weird sometimes.

#96

I love names.

I like looking at the origins of names, putting together different combinations, playing with themes. I do it all the time when I'm bored in class. I used to want like 10 kids just so I could name them all wonderful amazing perfect names.

I read this blog pretty regularly. The author (who has an amazing name) posted an entry about what would your name be if you had be born a boy (or a girl, if you are a boy). Do you see yourself as the boy name your parents had picked out, if they had one? Or would you pick another name?

I would have had Woie's name but that name is so clearly him that I think it'd be weird to have it myself. So I think if I had to name myself as a boy I'd pick Jonah. Its not a name I'd give a kid of mine but I like it. 

Cogene has finally picked out some boys names and ummm...she totally picked my #1 boy name with a middle name that is on my list. (Yes, I have a list of possible children's names. I've always had a list. Its changed over the years, which thank god or else I'd be naming a daughter named Carly.) A family name I decided back in high school to use. Its one of my great uncle's name who I am totally close to and he doesn't have any grandchildren so I've always felt like he's my third grandpa. And I know I have no real claim on the name. I'm certainly not going to have a kid before she does. So she has every right to use this name but is it wrong that I am HOPING AND WISHING that she has a girl? Her girl name is totally cute and something I would never ever want to use.

#95

Guys! 

The coolest thing happened today at work. I always make a point to tell anyone wearing an Obama shirt that I like it. Today, a lady came in with her toddler wearing an Obama '08 shirt. When I told her I liked it, she took it off* and gave it to me, which is really cool because I've been wanting one. I just didn't want to contribute to a campaign to get one. She said she had a bunch at home and that she had told her daughter this morning if anyone told her they liked it, she would give it to them.

Somedays people are so freaking rude but other days they are perfectly awesome.

*: Yes, she was wearing another shirt underneath.

#94

3 Things:

1. Last night when I returned home before I went to bowling, I happened upon a photo shoot right outside my front door. There was a girl dressed in flesh colored bikini with a belt made of bells besides a roaring fire in the fire pit. There was a photographer and his assistant taking pictures and adjusting lights. It was beyond bizarre.
2. I ate at Boston Market for the first time tonight. It was GOOD! I had sweet potatoes with marshmallows and brown sugar and vegetable stuffing, and 3 cheese mac n cheese, yummmm. Eating at Boston Market has always been a lifelong goal so its one more thing off of the list.
3. Do you guys have any advice at how to get people to NOT touch you? I find that I get touched a lot at work. Its not as bad as back stage at play but I'd really rather not let it get to that point.  

ETA:

In honor of the debate tonight, I voted. I wont say who I voted for but I think he is a WINNER!

P.S. Some day I really hope to say SHE is a WINNER! some day, soon.

#93

Today was just weird.

I woke up and felt horribly ill so I slept it off because Toi wouldn't come here to nurse me back to health. Instead I just watched the same 3 episodes of The West Wing over and over again. I miss those peeps.

I was informed by two people that this guy at work had a crush on me. But then one of them said something under her breath and wouldn't tell me what it was. So now I feel like work is just going to be weird. And tomorrow I think I have to work with the guy and the one that wont tell me what she said. Why WONT SHE TELL ME???

And then this other guy at class is totally invested in whether or not I come to class. Its just another weird thing.

#92

I just got off the phone with Cogene. Its her 22nd birthday and she's hoping as a birthday present her aunt will induce her. I can't imagine put an induction down on my birthday list. (Toi, would you possibly want an induction? think about it and get back to me) She also told me her stomach now touches her legs when she sits down and it freaks her out because she doesn't remember she is pregnant and thinks that she is just really fat. Oh man. I really want her to have the kid so I can meet it and play with it and hold it and give it back to her. Plus, I really like her girl name. Its adorable. Her boy name is awesome so awesome I thought of it like years ago to use myself. So I'm really hoping for a girl. But this wouldn't be the first time a cousin has used a name I loved and besides, its not like I am having a child anytime in the immediate future. 

Last night was another roommate date night. Only this time we went to Station Square and at Buca di Beppo. I ate so much I lapsed into a food coma. The best part of the evening was watching this couple on a date. While the girl was in the bathroom, the guy applied a ton of chapstick and picked up the dessert and took a giant bite out of it and put it back like nothing had happened. It was great. I laughed so hard.

The bus is proving to be crazier than Perpignan's. The crazies were out in full force last night. Why do they have to be so mean? Why can't crazy people also be nice to others? Is it really that hard to respect people? I didn't think so.

#91

Last night, BART and I went shopping. I was looking a present for a certain someone but I'm still searching for something perfect. But I did wander in to Urban Outfitters for the very first time ever. I never knew what I was missing and I think I wanted everything in that store.

Somehow the night morphed into roommate date night. We met up with Buddy to see Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. uh, It was AWESOME. The movie was just so cute and funny. But now I want the soundtrack. However, I can't seem to find it anywhere online. I guess I could always buy it.

I think I might be going to another concert this friday. Bon Journey is in town and I think they sound amazing. Really how could this turn out to be bad thing? 

#90

Today is Yom Kippur. I kind of wish I was Jewish so I could celebrate it. I saw families dressed up heading to temple today all around the neighborhood. They fasted all day before having a HUGE meal at sundown. I wanted to crash one of the dinners to feast on kugel, lox, israeli couscous with mushrooms and onions, brisket, latkes, knishes, blintzs, and lots of challah. Yummmm. But I think the major reason I was crushing on Yom Kippur was the family togetherness I saw. Whole families were together in the streets. Some lady was having 40! of her family members over for dinner. I realized I missed mine and it made me very excited for Thanksgiving and then Christmas!

But alas there is one thing that made me hate on Yom Kippur. Dozen has changed to their fall menu. Umm its hard to believe that its even better than their summer one but it looks that way. I mean caramel apple, orange chocolate, worms & dirt, cherry coke, peppermint, s'mores, pumpkin maple, yummmmmmmmmmm. I saw that today's offerings included caramel apple and orange chocolate. So after some encouragement from Toi, Buddy and I headed for some cupcakes only to find out that Dozen had closed early. I'm guessing for the holiday or they had just sold out early because of the holiday but it totally bummed me out. Oh well, I guess their is always tomorrow and the chance to get a peppermint one.

#89

Here are some more pictures I found on my computer:

A Ministry of Magic Proclamation at Universal. I am a bit excited for Harry Potter World to open.

Here are Bubba, me and Woey in line for the Shrek Ride at Universal Studios.

This may be my favorite picture of all time. Its me and Betty White just hanging at Disney. 

Bubba and I with Wall*E. 

This picture was taken in 1960. It is of my mom, two of her sisters and one of brothers. I love it mostly because I think they all still look the same today if that makes any sense. Plus the white knee socks get me every time. 

#88

Some photos of this weekend:

Harpo and I spent a lot of time in the car.

It made us sleepy.

Bubba modeling his nifty Chemistry goggles. I knew there was a reason I wasn't a science major.

The obligatory road trip photo of Toi as we made our way to AQ.

Aussie teaching a class on MMM's blog in one of the new classrooms in AB.

Discovering that my bedroom is really no longer only my bedroom.

#87

I have returned to the keystone state. Its just as chilly here as back home and we haven't quite figured out the heat so its very cold. I think the boiler's pilot light needs to be lit. I just don't have the confidence to light it by myself and there is that whole thing about me being unable to actually light a match. So I'll wait til BART or Buddy gets back and we'll conquer it together.

I had a really great time this weekend. I was uber bummed that I didn't get to spend more time with MMM and I didn't get to see Frances at all. But I was really happy and excited to be back at AQ. I can't wait until next year's homecoming. It'll be awesome.

I stole my mom's digital camera and have discovered a ton of photos so expect the next few entries to have LOTS of photos. I wish I could put them under a cut but I still haven't figured that out over here at blogger. Remember how wordpress had that handy dandy button? Why can't we have that here?

Also, can I just say how much I enjoy Rachel Zoe's show on Bravo? I know I know Rachel Zoe. But the clothes are to DIE for. I LOVE IT. I NEED IT. CLOTHES CLOTHES CLOTHES!

P.S. Does anyone want an invite to the Gilt Groupe?

#86

I am at the airport right now. The Pittsburgh International Airport has free wifi. I feel like other airports should have this. It is so nice. 

Also, it is so early. I went to the Matt Nathanson concert last night. It was AWESOME! like I want to drop out of school and follow him around the country even though I know he is married. I had a really good time. But by the time we got our bus, got home, I packed and printed everything I needed I didn't get to bed til 1. Then I woke up at 3:30 to get to the airport on time. I have a feeling it is going to be a long day, a very long day. I have lunch plans with my dad, workout plans with Cogene, and dinner plans with both sets of grandparents. At some point, I'd really like a shower and a nap but we'll see. 

Last night, Buddy called me one of 'those people' when I mentioned I was going to my high school homecoming. Umm...isn't that why its named homecoming? The alumni come home to see their old school, friends, and teachers. Have I been misinformed? Other nuggets of info Buddy shared with me last night: the Pitt airport is BIG, the plane from Chicago to Detroit will be small, and the Intersection in GR is a great place to see a concert. All good things to know. 

Anyway, I think I'll be seeing most of you this weekend besides Pomme (I got your message and I will hold onto it until we see each other again) and BART (I'm so sorry I left you and THANKS for driving me this morning). I'm excited!