#203

So I got this scarf for my birthday from AUNT. She said the bird's tail reminded her of me. I don't really know what that means. I'm choosing not to put too much thought into it. Anyway, anyone have any ideas of what I should wear with it? It works pretty well as a headband. I will be honest I don't quite think it is my cup of tea.

#202

I want to learn how to do my hair like this. Anyone know how?

#201

I've been to Paris in the winter.

I've been to Paris in the spring.

I've been to Paris in the summer.

But I've never been to Paris in the fall.

Do y'all think that argument is compelling enough that I could actually go to Paris in the fall?

#200

Woo! Post #200!!!!
Today I

• worked
• was pushed!
• ate some sweet potato french fries
• defended my love of the Red Wings
• bought my dad a birthday card
• window shopped with BART
• took a walk around my neighborhood, it has beautiful grand old homes and smelled of pot
• had a croissant with butter and jelly and thought of Amsterdam
• rediscovered BSB's video collection, its horrifying 
• drank this beer, it only took like 2 bazillion hours to finish

All in all, a pretty awesome day.

#199

Hot Damn! I messed up on my numbering. I have 2! entries with the title #184. FAIL. Oh well, only took me about a month to figure it out.


Look at this here picture of Billie Piper on the set of Doctor Who.

I haven't watched any Doctor Who since they that mean horrible thing to Donna. No, I am still not over it. I don't know if I ever will be.

Anyway, thats not really the point here. The point is her scarf! I own that scarf! I got it this winter. Months before the costume department decided to use it in this episode.

Obviously, this means I am a fashionista and can predict fashion trends. Who knew?

I think this will be the new big thing.

#197

What do you think of this?

#196

I found these pictures on my hard drive. They are from my recent visit to the Mitten. I love having a nephew. He is just the best thing ever.

He gets this look anytime ice cream is anywhere near him.

#195

Once upon a time, I moved to the 'Burgh into an apartment just down the street from a Jewish elementary school. 

One day, this school decided to have an outdoor concert that started at 9 pm. Bad polka-esque music blared from speakers for hours. Sometimes people sang and sometimes they clapped along. 

It may never stop.

The End.

#194

So last night, I was bored. Really bored. Sure there were things I could have been doing but I had absolutely no energy to do them. Instead, I sat on the couch and watched TV. Eventually, I worked up enough motivation to get up and get a slice of pizza. 

And just when I got back to the couch, this commercial started playing and basically its whole message was I was just eating because I was bored and how would I ever lose weight if I was bored all the time and therefore just shoveling food into my mouth. BLAH BLAH BLAH Damn TV commercial. It was totally uncalled for and whatever. I turned off the TV and went to bed at 10:30 because seriously? nothing else to do. 

My phone, the new one I got in October, broke. The microphone where I talk into just stopped working. At first, I thought it was just the people I was talking to. And then I thought maybe I had just stopped speaking English like this episode of House I just saw. But logic caught up with me and I realized the phone wasn't working. Well I could still text and really what else do I need the phone for? However, after calling home to wish my mom a Happy Mother's Day and my father flipping out because HE COULD NOT HEAR ME AND OMG ARE YOU HURT? ARE YOU IN TROUBLE? WHERE ARE YOU???????? I took the phone to Verizon where they confirmed that 'Yup, its not working. Here is a new one. Have a nice day.' So that was nice especially since my old one was a bit beat up as I have dropped it numerous times and thrown it in the washing machine.

Ummm....so like for the last 3 weeks, I wake up with a sore throat. I thought maybe I was getting a cold but all the other symptoms went away. Now its just a sore throat every morning. I blame Toi.

#193

Bored am I.

#192

Growing up I always wanted an older brother. I saw no flaws in this request. None. 

I take it back. I take it all back.

#191

I had the day off today. It was nice. I did nothing just what I like to do on my days off.

I think I am stressed about something. My right eye keeps twitching and I have noticed my hair is sorta falling out just a tad. The thing is I don't know what I am stressed about. It's a mystery. It's odd. I don't like it.

Does anyone else think the nickname 'short round' is just a bit too similiar to ground round?or is it just me?

#190

Our landlord called and told us he would be over in about an hour to show the apartment. So of course we fled because being here would have been totally awkward. The three of us ended up at B&N. It was bad, I now want so so many books. 

I call this list books and DVD collection that are destined to be mine just as soon as I get some cash:

#189

Its May. When did it become May? April seemed to have flown by. 

The last few days have been funky, just a little bit weird. Maybe it because I've been feeling sick lately. Like cold and allergy sick. Not swine flu. I really haven't been following that. I'm not concerned about it. I don't want to know about it. I'm just going to keep living like I am.

Any of you get twitter updates sent to your phone? Have you tried the feature that lets you turn them off for a period of time? Does it work? I thought I remembered someone telling me that it doesn't work. 

I sorta want to go to the zoo tomorrow but tomorrow is also the Pittsburgh marathon which apparently shut downs the automotive traffic all over. So maybe no zoo tomorrow? I guess we will have to see. I am craving some Pamela's so maybe I will have to convince Buddy to come along with me. 

#188

This is the post in which I copy Toi because I am bored and need to waste some time before bowling.

1. What's the most exciting thing that happened to you today?
Umm...do I have to say?

2. What are you wearing right now?
Purple shirt, brown shorts

3. List 6 of your favourite songs right now:
Josh Ritter--"Right Moves"

Josh Ritter--"Snow Is Gone"
Punchline--"The Getaway"
Lady Gaga--"Eh, Eh"
Jason Mraz f. Colbie Caillat--"Lucky"

Kelly Clarkson--"I do not hook up"

4. What did you have for breakfast?
I had some taco salad at like 2. Does that count?

5. Weirdest habit?
Maybe my hamster fear?

6. What was the last present you received?
A check from my grandparents.

7. What couldn't you live without?
So cliche but my friends. You guys make life fun.

8. What time did you go to sleep last night?
I think around midnight.

9. What was the last movie you saw?
In theaters? Sunshine Cleaning

10. What did you last watch on TV?
House.

11. What are you going to do tomorrow?
Work, like all day. Blah.

12. When is your birthday?
April 24th

13. Do you have a middle name?
I do. Its my great-grandma's name. I'm like one of 26 of her descendants to have it a part of their name. I just recently learned that.

14. Which websites do you usually visit online?
igoogle/Gmail, ONTD, Facebook, Pioneer Woman (I want her life)

15. What are your favourite shops?
Anthropologie, Lush, Target

16. Do you like cake?
Its not bad. Not my favorite dessert.

17. What was the last book you read?
Sin in the Second City

18. What can you hear right now?
The tv; True Life:I'm Eloping. This one couple are idiots.

19. Why did you do this meme?
I was bored.

20. What are you going to do after posting this meme?

Figure out what to wear to bowling.

#18something I think? (187)

My birthday was a ton of fun! Like one of the best I have ever had. It is funny in that almost nothing turned out like I thought it would but it all turned out good. I got this card signed by everyone at work and a few of my favorite customers. It is so amazing I cannot even describe it. Like it I may love it more than Sully. I made some new friends and caught up with some people I have not seen in a while. Got a blast from the past from one person. Not quite sure how I feel about that or what I should do about it. Oh well. Thanks all for the birthday wishes and calls and texts. It meant the world to me.

#186

Today at work I was

• told I looked like Shannon Doherty. I don't know if this is a compliment or not because she is sorta a bitch.
• winked at.
• called short stack and had my head rubbed.
• told 'its a date' when I told a customer I would be able to refill his pop.

#185

BART, BART's bf and I went back to look at the apartment we checked out on Monday. It was still just as cute as before. We got a chance to talk to the landlord who would be living in the downstairs apartment. He was really cool. Had some nice things to say about MI which around here is very rare. Anyway, he is e-mailing us a lease and we'll send in a deposit and VOILA! a place to live next year. It was a lot easier this year than last year (but its still not for sure yet so now I'm all paranoid something wont work out because that is just how I roll). I was going to post some pictures but all my energy just went away so later...

#184

Long time. No post. Lets see...

I tried to post from my new iPod but for some reason it wasn't working. My parents got me an iPod touch for my birthday. So far it is awesome and I love it. I'm thinking of naming it Sully but I'm not sure yet. I'm taking Baby!Bro's advice to spend a few days with it before deciding for sure. 

Flying to Michigan and back to Pittsburgh was just a huge headache. It was just a big bummer.

Turns out I don't have to work friday. One of my BFF volunteered to work it so I wouldn't have to which is sooooo nice of her. So now I have this whole day off and absolutely no idea what to do with it. I will probably just end up bumming around the house but maybe I will think of something to do.

BART and I think we have found a place to live next year. I don't want to jinx it because I love it so so much but I will say it brings back fond memories of our Amsterdam hostel. Oh good times.

#184

I have finally made it to Grand Rapids after an unexpected night in Cleveland. The hotel was really nice but I forgot to take pictures like I told Toi I would. It all worked out and I made it here. The whole thing made my parents decide that I really really need a car out here in Pittsburgh so we shall see.

I am currently hanging at Frances' apartment until she come back from class. And then, I'm not sure what exactly we will do but it should be awesome. Later tonight, I will be dining with MMM. After, I will be heading to Saginaw for a couple of days of family fun including a bowl-a-thon, a baby shower and a belated Easter celebration. Woo!!

#183

I worked yesterday. Then I came home and Buddy had made dinner. It was delightful. We had roasted chicken, rice pilaf and roasted asparagus. For dessert, she made bread pudding. I had never had bread pudding before but it was delicious. She used the pioneer woman's recipe. In fact, I think almost all the recipes from yesterday's dinner were from that website. It was so nice to come home and have dinner waiting for me. 

We hardly ever eat dinner together. We all have such different schedules. I miss it. I really do. Plus, it sucks cooking for just one person and having all those leftovers. And as my grandma told me on the phone this weekend, "When you eat all the time, you really pack on those pounds and thats just not good. Can't wait to see you next weekend!" Oh yes, going home to see my family should be a rocking good time.

One of the many, many things I want for my birthday was a Punchline concert on my birthday. I mean Buddy got one and she isn't even that big of a fan. It was looking pretty slim that I would get one. And then! BART alerted me to their announcement on twitter. It turns out they are doing a show on the 25th which yes is one day after my birthday but! they will be recording the concert for their new DVD and its supposed to include all their greatest hits! So hopefully, they will play The Getaway and it will be awesome. 

#182

Hi world!

I do not like the ad at the top of my blog. I'm sure its encoded in the html and I'm sure if I spent enough time messing around with it, I could delete it. But I haven't really had time or energy lately to do that. I just wanted you guys to know that I don't like nor do I want it there.

My Anthropologie dress finally made it to my house. It only took an additional week because someone confused a 2 for a 1 when looking at the zip code. But ya know, I didn't have to make one phone call to get the whole situation corrected so I'm not going to complain. The dress was sorta heavy when I pulled it out of the box but once I put it on, it was pretty comfy. Now I just need to find a bra to wear with it because it was obviously designed by a man who did not think about this problem. 

BART bought us a new shower curtain. Its super cute with a bunch of vertical stripes. I searched all over the Target website to find it but I can't. I would take a picture but that seems like a lot of work at the moment so maybe next time?

Another girl I knew from high school had a baby yesterday. I guess we are just in the age group where more and more people will be having babies or getting married. I don't know but to me, it seems like we just graduated from high school. It really does. 

#181

This new layout reminds me of strawberries. It seemed appropriate for the upcoming seasons. I also now desperately want those shoes. They make me happy.

Passover does not make me happy. It started today and boy, oh, boy are some of the people celebrating this holiday CRANKY. I know they can't have flour and have to eat matzo but its really no reason to be absolutely positively miserable. I just keep thinking of all the energy they waste being unhappy. It must be horribly sad and lonely.

Today I was asked if any Jewish boys had invited me to seder. HA HA HA HA...no... I was also told if I played my cards right, I could someday become Jewish. Who knew? I wish I could only be that lucky.

I bought this book yesterday. I plan on reading it during my flights next weekend. I'm 

pretty excited to be reading a history book for fun rather than being forced to for class. 

I have also been struggling to get through this book. Its been about 4 months now and 

I just can't seem to finish it. Hmm...now that I think about it, I have at least 2, possibly 3 books on my bookshelf that I have started and still haven't finished. Maybe I should stop buying new ones and just finish those??

#180

I like this room.

#179

I was informed today that I already have plans for NYE '10. My cousin and his fiancee are getting married that day. So I have almost 2 years to find a date. I think I can do it.

#178

2 things today:

1. I didn't have any weird dreams last night. In fact, I didn't have any so yay!
2. Do you guys think I abandon people? Where is the line between having to do things for yourself and staying behind for those who need you?

#177

I am in a much better mood today. Thanks for putting up with that angsty entry from yesterday.

I was talking with my mom. She seemed upset that I'm only coming home for 4 days. I don't know what she expected. Its not like I am in school and can come home for weeks at a time. It just doesn't work like that anymore. Oh well. I think she will get over it. I guess she will just have to. 

I don't like having the pregnant dream. I dislike it even more when in the dream, I am happy to be pregnant. Its just weird. WEIRD.

#176

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I feel like blogging but then I don't. I just want these thoughts to come flowing out and arrange themselves on the monitor. So I can figure out exactly what I want to say, exactly how I feel. Ever since moving here, I haven't minded the uncertainty. In fact, I have welcomed it. But as of right now, I would like a break from it.

God, Toi, I think some of your angst has made its way over to me this week. If I could stop being such a teenager, I think everything would be a ton easier. So yeah, super, awesome, spectacular.

#175

The Josh Ritter concert blew me out of the water. It was amazing. He was adorable. His band was so cute. The music made me happy. It was an awesome experience. He played this new song. It was my favorite of the evening.

#174

This has been a weird week and I'm glad its over. I haven't been homesick but Pittsburgh hasn't exactly been a ton of fun. So I really think I just want to get away from here and go on a vacation or something. Just not have to be me for a little bit. It would be nice.

My mom's mom has been in and out of the hospital all week. Its something to do with her blood pressure and now she is going to see a cardiologist. Its frustrating not being home, not being able to do anything, not understanding any of the medical terms. I'm not very patient when it comes to these things. I just want them to find out what is wrong and fix it. I don't think it seems that difficult. I think the worst part is hearing my mom's voice on the phone. She sounds uncertain and scared. I haven't heard that in her voice before. 

#173

I'm going to a concert this weekend. Josh Ritter is playing at Diesel. I'm going with the roomies as well as some guests from Albion. I must admit I'm not super excited mostly because I don't really know the guy and lets be honest, there is no way he can compare to Punchline. But the part, I'm really excited about is MILKSHAKE FACTORY! We went after the PL concert and it was heavenly. I can't wait to go back and try a new flavor. Its a goal of mine to try them all. 

I have the weekend off again this week. I know I should be excited. I used to dream about getting the weekends off and now this is my second week in a row. But I'm not. I don't know why. Everyone looks at me like I'm crazy when I mention it. I think I just need some change or something. Maybe like a vacation? Still not completely sure what I need or am thinking. Its just weird.

So I'm coming home in April, the weekend after Easter. I was thinking maybe we could all get together then. Perhaps celebrate my birthday while we are all in the same state. Nothing fancy just like dinner or drinks or repeat viewings of a bootleg copy of Taken? 

#172

Punchline.

(No other words are needed.)

I made this recipe and it was delicious. I will make it again for my next guests.

BART made a puppet. It was delightful.

This was in Altoona. A city that amused me greatly.

The "Grapes of Wrath" martini I drank to celebrate Buddy's birthday.

Toi and Pomme came to visit.

Chomper turned 21 and this was his first legal drink.

I think we are all adorable.

#171

Work has been weird the last two days. Yesterday, I had to use my managerial authority on the dishwasher. It sucked. So far, no one else has given me problems when I tell them to do something but him. He just wouldn't listen so I mentioned it to my boss and she had to talk to him. He handled it well but I still felt bad about the whole thing. 

And then today, I ended up going in 3 hours earlier than expected. Due to that, I just never fully woke up so I chugged coffee all day and now I feel weird. Like sleepy but at the same time my brain just wont turn off. Getting to bed tonight should be pretty interesting. 

The customers today were just insane. This man went off on me because we didn't have chicken salad and why didn't we have it and did any other locations have it? He took it so personally that the shipment of chicken was delayed therefore the cook hadn't made any yet. And now his day was just ruined, RUINED! I have NEVER taken it personally when something I ordered or wanted was out of stock. Oh, and teenage girls are evil, just evil. I swear I was never one, at least not like this one who COULD NOT DECIDE IF SHE WANTED A BAGEL OR NOT AND OMG JUST EAT THE CARBS IT WILL NOT KILL YOU BUT I MIGHT SO JUST EAT THE DAMN THING. 

The owner has taken to calling me "Little One." Like he ends every sentence directed to me with "Little One." Its annoying because I know he knows my name. He's used it before. His mother uses it all the time. I guess "Little One" is better than babe or kid or any of the other nicknames he has used. But really is it so hard to use my name? I don't mind nicknames but I never realized how much it means when a person learns your name and uses it. Also, I get it. I'm short. I have little hands and little feet and OMG. (Okay, that might be directed at a whole bunch of other people. I realize that. I think I'm feeling a bit hormonal today.) 

#170

Its foggy here today.

The dictionary defines adorable as "inspiring great affection; delightful; charming." I get called adorable a lot here. I guess its a good thing?

Rita's is a Italian ice and custard shop that has officially opened for the summer. I've been 3 times since they opened on friday. I even have a cool card that once I buy 10 things, I can get one for free. This is dangerous. I think I will be eating a lot of their gelatis this summer.

My mom just called and my cousin had her baby this morning. Its a girl. Yay! Only one more cousin is pregnant at the moment and then this baby fever will be over. Even more YAY! Babies are cute and all but I think 4 in one year is a little bit much. 

#169

So Little Hugs remind me of my childhood and every time I have one, I feel soooooooooo happy.

Utz are the same for Toi.

What reminds you of your childhood?

#168

Its always so quiet after guests leave. Especially this time since we had 8 people in the house. It takes a while to get used to the silence. I learned that Spring Break is not complete without bars, cemeteries, and a church. I really think we have our own unique style. 

Is it really too much to ask for a direct flight from Pittsburgh to GR? I don't want to have a layover in Milwaukee or Chicago or Detroit.

#167

I'm not sure if anything can ever top last night. It was pretty spectacular. We went out to the Library for dinner and drinks in honor of Buddy's 23rd birthday. Then Pomme, Toi, BART, BART's sis and I headed to Diesel for the Punchline concert. It basically rocked my socks. I was so excited. We sang and danced and sang and danced. It was just what I needed. After, as we walked home, we passed the Milkshake Factory and doubled back to get some delicious tasty treats. Then we continued to the Cage where we met up with some of my co-workers and discussed the genocide in Sudan. You would think it would be a mood killer, but no! Buddy texted that they were at Silky's so we rejoined the group and closed down that bar. Finally, our last stop was Eat-N-Park but I really don't remember anything about that because I really really really can't do hard liquor anymore. I'm ashamed and sad. I've let you all down and become a beer drinker. I promise to make you all proud again. I swear it!

#166

FRIENDS O'MINE!!!!

THIS SATURDAY IS 3/7! DO YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS?

1) BUDDY'S BIRTHDAY. SHE HAS FRIENDS COMING INTO TOWN. I WONT LIE. I'M SLIGHTLY SCARED.

2) PUNCHLINE CONCERT!!!!

SO OBVIOUSLY YOU SHOULD ALL COME VISIT. PLEASE! I MEAN PRETTY PLEASE WITH A CHERRY ON TOP. I WILL FILL YOU IN ON ALL OF MY LATEST LIFE DRAMA AND TAKE YOU TO PAMELA'S AND GIVE YOU FREE BAGELS AND WOW! YOU WITH MY ESPRESSO DRINKS AND WE CAN GET DRUNKITY DRUNK DRUNK WITH EACH OTHER.

Just promise me you will think about it? :)

(sorry this is all in caps. i have had a can of coke and a cup of coffee and i miss you all)

#165

This is my bruise. I got it at work when I spectacularly wiped out on a freshly mopped floor. Its the only bruise I have from the fall. I'm not quite sure how I managed to land on this part of my arm with all of my body weight but I did. I'm special like that.

#164

I have this weird love/hate relationship with Ingrid. And I think I pretty much love this cover of hers until 2:12 where she sorta stops singing for a little bit. I can only imagine that she was overcome by the desire to go eat a burrito and forgot to keep singing or something like that.

#163

RED.

HOTS.

RED HOTS.

#162

I miss traveling.

I miss Europe.

Its like my drug, my natural high.

Its a very expensive habit.

I WANT TO GO TO EUROPE.

#161

I've become a morning person. I like waking up early and seeing the sun rise. I make myself some coffee and listen to some music, read a little. Its nice. Its weird. But I guess its completely different getting to choose when I wake up and being forced to wake up for class or work. 

I just finished watching the last episode of 'Dead Like Me.' It was such an awesome show. This episode centered around Halloween and now I really want to get a giant poofy princess gown and a tiara and swirl and swoosh and go get some candy. I also would like my own Callum Blue. He's dreamy in that skinny British sort of way. 

I got my latest Allure magazine and on the cover it told me "Pretty is Back." Umm....pretty was gone? Where did it go? Did Justin Timberlake have anything to do with this? 

The Oscars on are tonight. I completely forgot. But then I remembered and it made me think of last year's awards. That was one awesome day. I believe Toi, Pomme and I played James Bond GoldenEye all day long, like for real ALL DAY. Pomme made us a delicious chicken dinner. We liveblogged over on quequelleadit.wordpress.com. I cannot believe its been a year since that day. It really seems like it was just a few months ago. Its weird. I never would have imagined I would be living in Pittsburgh living this wonderfully crazy life. I guess it just goes to show you cannot plan anything but I think thats really awesome.

#160

I want some new rain boots. The ones I have now aren't super waterproof anymore. But I still like them a lot. Do I get the same pair again?

Or do I get these ones?

They also come in black too.

Thoughts?

#159

I promise to write more than a sentence this time. Last night instead of our weekly pilgrimage to the bowling alley, we went to the bar to quench our thirst. To be honest, BART and I wanted to get drunkity drunk drunk. I feel we succeeded. It was $2 import night. I went to Holland and Canada. Then at midnight, it was our friend's 21!st birthday. We switched bars and continued the fun until late in the evening. Sooo I thought when I finally got to bed that I would have fallen into a deep sleep lasting 8 hours. 

Nope.

5 hours later I was wide awake. Its getting to be annoying. I now get sleepy at around 5 in the afternoon but its not like I can go to sleep then.

Sorry for all the texts and calls last night. I think I bombarded some of you and I apologize. I was in a very loving mood. And I know I probably rambled. Next time, I will have someone take the phone. I was doing that meme on facebook in which you open your iTunes and random songs are answers to questions. I got to the one about what your friends think and it was 'Too Much' by the Spice Girls. I feel like I might be too much at the moment so just tell me to shut up. Really! I swear.

Oh, and I got a promotion at work. I'm not sure how I feel about it.

#158

I LOVE YOU ALL.

#157

I can't sleep for more than 5 hours. My internet is being funky. 

Friends?

Fix me.

#156

This week just got a hell of a lot more interesting than I thought it was going to be. :)

#155

I feel as though I haven't blogged in a long time but I see that I just blogged yesterday. I'm sure I had more to say but I'm feeling utterly exhausted. So I'll write all about my horribly exciting life later. Until then look at this picture of Monkey, he looks like a real person. It blows my mind. 

Cheers!

#154

I can see the full moon from bed when I lay down. Its pretty, Its comforting. It illuminates my room and helps me get some sleep. It also helps explain my behavior of late.

#153

Reasons I love living in this city:

1. There are like 4 Asian restaurants, 5 coffee shops, 3 ice cream shoppes and a cupcake bakery within 2 blocks of my apartment.
2. Its February 11th. Today, I walked home not wearing a coat eating an ice cream cone and was perfectly comfortable. Later, I left the house in just a dress, tights and a sweater. It was awesome. When it gets colder, I will cry and refuse to leave my bed.
3. Having a random conversation in a random parking lot.
4. Eating at Eat-N-Park, seeing a friend through the window and having him come in to join us.
5. Looking out my window and seeing hills dotted with rainbow colored houses. For a brief moment, I thought I was in Europe. But more importantly, it felt like home.

#152

Hypothetical question time!

If you had to go see a rapper in concert, who would you see and why?

I would see Jay-Z. He seems like a nice guy. That hat is awesome. And 99 problems is still one of my all time favorite songs.

#151

Damn, I missed a day. I meant to blog really I did but I got distracted by things. Not much happened today. The Wings beat the Pens, 3-0. I ate some raisinettes and sour gummy worms. I watched the Grammys and was boredddddd but lacked motivation to actually turn the channel. And yes, honestly I was waiting for Chris Brown to run across the stage being followed by the police. That would have been smashing.

Hmm...I've been watching Dead Like Me lately. Its really good. But then again all of Bryan Fuller's shows usually are. They just all get canceled though.

To wrap things up how about a Monkey photo? Cogene just sent me some new ones. I like this one the best because she makes this expression too.

I wonder what happened that made him make that face?

#150

Today when I opened my email I was greeted by this picture.

Its my ELEPHANT! Kimana is the little one all the way on the right. He is just so cute! It made my day.

It is ridiculously nice outside. Its supposed to stay this way for a few days. I hope it does. But I think I am going to have to go shopping for some more warm weather clothes. I'm sick of pants. I just want to wear skirts, dresses and shorts.

#149

Today was a good day.

I hung out with friends.

Saw my bike guys :)

Bought some lotion.

Saw 'He's Just Not That Into You' and the Harry Potter trailer.

Made mini wheel pasta and peas.

Talked to a lot of people. It was nice.

Realized how much I miss my best friends :(

Can't wait to be in the same state again, only if its for a little bit.

#148

I've discovered when I'm bored I eat. I ate a lot today. Work was especially slow and none of my bike guys came in. So to cope I ate. And then I came home and Buddy made a mac n cheese. It was a Martha Stewart recipe with gruyere, cayenne and paprika. It was delicious. But I think I ate too much and am now finally stuffed. Yet, I did find room for some pickles.
These pickles.
They are delicious. I don't know why. I just know they make me happy. I needed to feel happy especially after the cook at work stole my Krispy Kreme with mint frosting and chocolate sprinkles. It was delicious! I don't even really care for chocolate and mint anymore but this was special. It made me mad.

My mom called today and left this really excited email about how my father is quoted in the letters to the editor in the latest Sports Illustrated. At one point, I can hear my dad in the background saying 'yay' in the least excited voice ever. It cracked me up. But my dad did tell me he is half way through Lamb and he really is enjoying it. I'm glad he took my recommendation even if it took him like 4 years. Its nice to know he listens to me.

#147

I really want to start this entry with ‘Hi There, Moi Here’ sorta like Face from Nick, Jr. That phrase has been stuck in my head all day and I don’t know why.

Lets see, hmmm, last night I went bowling. It was fun. One of my scores broke 100 but then I remembered I let this guy bowl for me for a few frames. But I was really excited before I thought of that. I also learned that if you share a cigarette with someone it means you are on the verge of having sex with them and if you bum a smoke off of someone its like you signed a consent form to have sex. This was all news to me so I thought I would pass it on. Afterwards, we went to get pizza and discovered the pizza guys like, they really like us!

But then I fear I may have spent too much time talking because by the time I got home and went to bed I only got 5 hours of sleep before having to go to work. I’ve been exhausted all day. After work, I went with BART to the Waterfront and she bought me some McD’s. It was delightful. And then I went to meet up with Smiley at this Tea cafe around the corner. Smiley is a few years younger than me and she’s just so uhhh I don’t want to use the word naive because I think that has some negative connotations with it. But she slightly is, she has all these views about how the world should be and I can’t help but find it slightly amusing. Normally I would be really annoyed because her opinions are very different than mine. However, I’ve learned to appreciate them because I like having friends that aren’t carbon copies of myself.


I’ve been thinking lately that Ben Roethlisberger would make a good friend. Like he’d be really useful in getting things down from tall shelves. He’d be able to get me Steelers tickets whenever I wanted. I’m trying to think of a negative of having him as a friend and I really can’t see one. Sure, it may be because I think he’s kinda cute but I always have a small crush on the winning QB of the Superbowl. But it always goes away by the start of the new season.

#146

Dear Friends,

Do you remember last spring semester when Pomme and I searched and searched for summer concert festivals? You probably don’t because I think our search last one day possibly a Senate session before we gave up and declared it impossible. But I always kinda regretted not getting together with everyone and going. So I think we should this year. And I think we should go to Bonnaroo 2009. The lineup seems really cool. I mean The Boss, did anyone not see him on Sunday? The man is kinda old and he slid across the stage right into a camera man. It was awesome. We rewound that part over and over and over. And there are going to be a ton of other cool acts such as Beastie Boys (no The, who knew?), Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Jenny Lewis, Andrew Bird, Elvis Costello,  Al Green!, Snoop Dogg, The Decemberists, Phish (I mean I don’t really know their music but their ice cream is delicious) and the Ting Tings. 

Sure its a lot of money. So maybe not Bonnaroo this year even though it’d be super cool. But we should really plan something. A road trip somewhere, a less expensive music festival, a weekend at some cabin, SOMETHING. Because guys, our friendship might....................................DIE. Yes, I know dramatic but possibly true. This is could be our last summer before real life really takes over and makes us grown ups with children. (SCARY!) Okay so think about it, PLEASE!

Love,

Moi

#145

So it is February. Weird to think we are already in our second month of 2009. Time really is just flying by. I can't believe next year is 2010. Thats just crazy. 

I think I am going to blog everyday this month. Don't hold me to it but it a goal of mine. Today I watched Wet Hot American Summer for the first time. I wasn't quite paying attention to the movie but it was funny. I definitely need to re-watch it to catch all the inside jokes. 

My thumb got bent all the way back at work on Sunday. It hurts. I never realized how much I use my thumbs. But it hasn't slowed down my texting, no not at all. Now that I have unlimited I plan on taking advantage of it. I shall text people I have never texted before. Maybe even random people. I think its going to be delightful.

The groundhog saw his shadow so that means 6 more weeks of winter. Okay, fine, I can deal with that. I just can't deal with the warm weather for 2 days which melts the snow. But then it freezes turning everything into a giant ice rink. A giant ice rink on a hill that makes it sorta impossible to walk. A little part of me does want to get a running start and see how far I could glide

#144

This is pretty spectacular. To be in a city whose team has just won its sixth! Superbowl. The fireworks have just ended now. Horns are still being honked. People are screaming, waving their terrible towels and hi-fiving everyone they come in contact with. I've been told everyone will be best friends for the next month. Schools tomorrow are on two-hour delays. The news is showing footage from Oakland where the University is and the streets are packed with people celebrating. 

I watched the game with BART and some friends. I'm pretty sure no one breathed during the last few minutes of the game. It was very intense. I know now why everyone has a terrible towel here. They are very handy to have during the game. One can ball it up in their hands or pretend its a paper bag and breath into it or swing it above your head or simply fold it in your lap. I don't know how I ever watched a football game without one. BART made some tasty lil sausages. It was a resounding success.

Ohhh...The Office should be starting here soon. It was on at least an hour delay due to the game.

#143

I experienced a miracle tonight.

I was doing laundry.

I came up one sock short. It was one of my brand new socks.

But then I found it in the sleeve of my t-shirt.

The End.

#142

Toi inspired me.

You Are a Cartographer

You have a wide range of knowledge and you're very detail oriented. You have a photographic memory, and you remember places very well. Like a middle ages cartographer, you're also very adventurous and curious about the world. In modern times, you would make a good non-fiction writer or scientist.

What's Your Medieval Profession?

#141

In honor of seeing the video for Lily Allen's 'Smile', things that make me smile:

1. Jeffrey Tambor ordering Michael Cera to do the Arrested Development movie.
   
2. 
   
   This quote from this article: "Ryanair has announced plans to someday offer service to Boston from London and Dublin for $13, which is sure to launch price wars on those routes."
   
3. These three words. 
   
   
   

President. Barack. Obama.

It never fails to make me smile and giggle a little.

#140

I need a new hobby. On my days off, I am so bored. I've actually been keeping my room clean. Its so weird. 

Two nights ago, PGH was hit with an ice storm. The sidewalks and streets were coated in about 3 inches of ice. It made walking to work a bit difficult but not impossible. It was really funny to see Buddy shuffle down the sidewalk and fling herself onto the light pole to stop herself from catapulting into traffic.

Lately, I've been thinking about just painting my room. When we first moved here, I was all for it. But then it didn't happen right away and I thought well we're moving in August what's the point? However, the white as I had mentioned earlier, is closing in on me. I think it has something to do with all the white inside the house and then when I look outside all I see is white too. I just I need some COLOR. 

My latest inspiration has been Carrie's apartment from the SATC movie.

I love the wall color, the blue. I think it would go well with the gray and pink scheme I have going on now. I don't even care for pink that much but somehow it has invaded my life in the last few months: cell phone, camera, sheets, shoe rack. Its everywhere. Which is really funny because as I child I did not like the color and it drove my mother insane. Anyway, that wall color or something like it. And then maybe one of these wall stickers that Pomme suggested. Like the chandelier:

 

Or maybe just a bunch of different size black picture frames filled with pictures of y'all? Or those B&W posters I already have? Hmmm...so many options. What do you think?

#139

I need some help. Now that my room is clean I can clearly see this white wall. Its opposite my bed so I stare at it a lot. I was going to put up those B&W posters but its just too much white. So what is a cheap way to get some color up on the wall? I don't want to do another tapestry. I was thinking maybe a bunch of picture frames? But I know you guys are all way more artistic than me and would have wonderful ideas!

#138

This is for Toi.

Look! I took a picture.

#137

I went and saw Defiance today with the roomies. It was really good. Quite uplifting for a movie about World War II. I recommend it. BART got the book from the library for me. I'm looking forward to it. I find myself missing history. I thought in college that I wouldn't want a career dealing history but now I think I might. When we came out of the theater, it was like 35 degrees here and it felt WONDERFUL. I thought spring must be just around the corner but then I remembered its only January and we have a few more months to go.

Do you ever get in one of those restless moods? I am so restless. I've cleaned the kitchen and put some stuff away in the dining room. I did a load of laundry. I need to take a shower and pick up my room. I get started with all these projects and then I simply wander away. I need to get some focus and finish one of these things. We should really get a stool for the kitchen. I am writing this standing by the sink and the coffee pot. Why? I have no idea. Its just where I ended up. 

Last night, I saw a video someone from AQ put up on facebook. It was Matt Nathanson playing with her baby. It was the most adorable thing I have ever, like even cuter than Andre getting a bath. The look on the his face was priceless. I guess I would have to say that there is nothing cuter than seeing a guy who obviously wants to have a baby. It makes me all giggly and what not. 

It also then makes me want to have a baby like NOW. Wouldn't life just be so much simpler? I know having a baby right now would be bad. I am way too selfish for it at the moment and I like being able to do anything I want whenever I want. But staying home all day to play with a baby seems like fun. Perhaps its because its the exact opposite of my life right now? 

#136

My mom came into town this weekend. We hung out, ate at some cool restaurants, saw some movies and shopped. Oh boy did we shop! My mom is handling me moving out by buying me stuff for my new life. I tried to tell her I didn't need all this stuff but she insisted and it quickly became a moot point. So I get all excited because really who doesn't like new stuff? 

But my high quickly comes crashing down when I get home and all Buddy can say is 'where are we going to put all of this?, do we need it? why does your mom buy you stuff?' I can't help it if my parents like me. What am I supposed to do? Reject the presents because for the next 8 months I am living with her? I mean eventually (and not soon enough) I will no longer be living with her and I will need plates and pots and pans.

I guess it all boils down to this. I am no longer in school. This is my real life now. Michigan no longer feels like home. I realized this during Christmas break. It threw me for a huge loop. I didn't know how to feel or talk about it. Pittsburgh is my future right now. Sure it may change along the way but I'm okay with that. I want all my possessions in one place, one city, one state. I don't think its unreasonable request. Its been almost 5 years of living in 2 different locations. Its exhausting. I don't see how it affects Buddy or her parents. I want my apartment to feel like MY apartment not my dorm room that I have to vacate during school breaks. I want pictures on the wall and comfy furniture and dinner parties! This is the first time in a long time I am living somewhere with no expiration date. I always knew at AQ that come the first week of May I would be moving back home and come August I would return to AQ. France was only for a few months. 

But Pittsburgh, its until I want to leave and that is a bizarrely wonderful feeling. 

#135

Our guests rolled out of town this morning. Buddy's mood did not improve. Perhaps a visit from her other roomies would be the best approach? BART and I have a plan for this. I think its fool poof and there is no way it wont work. 

I was lazy and slept in til about 10 before a huge boom woke me up. I love with that happens but its ok I took a nap this afternoon. Tomorrow, 3 of us need to be up and out the door by 6 am. We have one bathroom. I think it should be pretty interesting. 

I've come to the realization that my life is very slowly turning into a sitcom. My mom just called because one of my cousin's has a rather depressing facebook status up at the moment. My other cousin is extremely worried about it which led to a bunch of my aunts calling each other. Now they are trying to get ahold of my grandpa for some reason. My mom doesn't get why I am just not that concerned about it. I don't know. I figure its a facebook status. Maybe I should be concerned?

I need to practice saying No to people and not feeling bad about it. I mean if I don't have the same feelings. It makes the most sense to say hey, I think we are just better being friends. I just sorta feel like a bitch. Or maybe I just don't want him thinking I'm a bitch. I don't really like it when other people don't like me. As I am typing this, I realize that its not that big of a deal. I just need to do it. And we'll all move on.

#134

Last night, I went over to BART's boyfriend's house to watch the Steelers playoff game. He has the most amazing couch ever. If any of you have some advice on how to sneak a sectional couch out of a 2nd floor apartment, let me know. Its very weird to be in a town that still plays football in January. I'm just not used to it. But its extremely exciting and very cute to see how much these people love their sports teams. 

BART and Buddy's college friends are rolling into town tonight. Buddy seemed very happy to hear the news. Its literally the most excited I've heard her since we've moved here. So hopefully, it'll knock her out of her funk and into being a nicer person. We all kinda bounded last night by watching the end of the Golden Globes. It was nice. I wish it could happen more often. I know I keep telling myself this and then I let myself get distracted but I am going to try harder to find things to do with Buddy. Maybe thats a resolution I can keep.

#133

I have some very sage advice. Never comment on a high schooler's picture on facebook. Other high schoolers having nothing better to do will comment on it all day causing your inbox to flood with emails alerting me to their extravagant exclamation point usage. Oh, high school. I kinda miss you.

This entry self deleted itself like 3 times. Pain in my arse.

#132

Bonjour mes amies! 

Greetings from the Keystone State.

I am being way unproductive today. Its really nothing new for me. But there are probably a million things I should be doing. Like instead of cleaning my room right now, I am watching a movie and wondering why my legs feel so achy today. I'm pretty sure my legs have felt like this before but I don't remember when or why. Its annoying me. 

I went to see Bride Wars yesterday with BART for our once a month roommate date. It was excellent. I recommend going to see it because though its predictable, it made me laugh a lot and cry a little. I liked Anne Hatheway's character's dress better, just to let you know.

I like winter. Sure its a little cold, snowy, grayish but its something about this season that I wouldn't want to give up ever.

This is a very jumpy entry. I apologize. Its like my mind at the moment, all over the place. 

Ohhh, I was just looking at all the pictures on my new pink! digital camera and there is one from NYE. Who knew? 

#131

Sure.

I hate that word.

#130

Today, winter came to Pittsburgh. 

All day the few customers that braved the fierce weather told me how cold it was, how bitter freezing, how they NEEDED warmer weather because they couldn't live like this anymore. I was like great, I cannot wait to walk home in this. I bundled up and stepped outside prepared for the worst.

Guys, it was like 30 degrees, a few flurries here and there. It was nice out. No wind, No ice, No rain. I realized then that this must be the coldest it gets here. Because otherwise how do the Pittsburghians survive freezing weather? 

We had an 80s dance party today at work. We wore colored shirts under our black shirts. And then I rocked out with the side ponytail, blue eyeshadow, frost pink lipstick. 7 volumes of the greatest hits the 80s produced. It was sooooo awesome. I loved it! 

Now, we are thinking about doing 90s dance party day with Guns & Roses, flannel undershirts, heavy black eyeliner, gold hoops, and lipliner only on our lips. Ohhh I can hardly wait.

#129

So now that the holidays are over, my next logical thought is SPRING BREAK. Pomme and I did some research a few weeks back. We were thinking SAN FRANCISCO! a possible side trip through Napa wine country, all the crazy corny touristy things. SO MUCH FUN! 

Anyhoo, I was thinking does anyone else want to join us on our crazy alcohol fueled adventure? We were thinking the second week in March. So just let one of us know and think about all the cool memories we could make!

#128

Back to real life. Its so......real? or something. 

I just realized that I no longer should measure time in semesters. That is a bit bizarre. 

I am watching Gossip Girl with BART and finishing off the rest of our NYE champagne. It makes me miss France. a lot.

The bruise is getting better. At least I think so. 

It was pointed out to me that after my mother's next visit I will own a full dining room set like with all the china, table, chairs, etc. Its kinda cool, a bit scary, and very grown up. Maybe someday I will have a fabulous apartment like Carrie from SATC. I adore her apartment from the movie. Oh, I now own all 6 seasons of SATC and the movie. Sooo a SATC marathon weekend in Pittsburgh with cocktails, y/y? 

#127

Best party ever.

#126

oh dear.

#123

I messed up on the numbers but its only my second time. I think its okay. Life has been crazy lately but I don't feel like writing about it right now so here are some pictures!

"A very Moi Christmas" by Moi
Photo Essay

These are some of my cousins except that one boy closest to the camera. His name is either Tim or Bob and he is dating my cousin. He is only 15 and cannot drive when they go on dates. Really? I think if you cannot drive its too soon to be bringing a significant other to large family functions. Unless as Toi and BART pointed out, he may not have a family to celebrate and in that case, I think its ok that he is allowed to come but if he could just lay off the rubbing of her leg. dear god.

This is the giant group I was forced to stand in front of and talk about my life. I did not like it. If this happens next year, I am done with family christmas. I will celebrate Christmas Eve with Chinese food and repeat viewings of Love Actually.

This is my father after it was announced that we had to stand up and pretend we were at a really bad AA meeting. He was super happy that he did not have to participate. 

Cogene and Monkey! Monkey was rather crabby the entire night but it was fabulous meeting him. I like this picture. I think she's really happy being a mom.

Here are Thing 1 and Thing 2. I don't quite remember what was happening here. Things are a bit blurry for me at this point. But while we waited for dinner and for Cogene to show up, we had an impromptu photo shoot. I'm not sure whose pose scares me more Thing 1 or Thing 2? But I do know I blame Miley Cyrus. Its always her fault.

Thing 1

Thing 2