#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

blah

blah

blah

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.