Month: March 2009

It's enough that he critiqued my short story in class (which realistically he was supposed to do) with such pointed terms. I understand that he disliked it, and that's fine by me. But apparently not having watched the right movies is a crime against nature, and going to school for 9+ years at the post-secondary… Continue reading Insult me, why don'tcha?

… and much pointing and laughter has ensued. Why? – I do not own a cell phone. Apparently this is a travesty of immense proportions. Pointing and laughing actually did happen this weekend. Normally it's just the ridiculing, but really this was crazy! – I do not Twitter. And people were aghast. – I have… Continue reading Lately people have been remarking on my pseudo-luddite-ish tendancies…

First complaint: why in tarnation does EVERYTHING have to happen at the same time? This summer is getting more and more complicated to plan for and it hasn't even started yet. Heck, spring barely started. People PLEASE stop planning things for the same exact times as other people. Thanks! Other complaint: Last.fm radio going to… Continue reading Not quite a gripe and moan but…

I am going to be a graduate student!!! That was the best email I could have possibly ever received today! I'm smiling uncontrollably. I'm laughing. I'm shaking. I'm… whoa… I need to celebrate. Somehow.

1. Pick 25 of your favorite movies. 2. Go to IMDB.com and find a quote from each movie. 3. Post them in a note for everyone to guess. 4. Bold when someone guesses correctly, and put who guessed it and the movie. 5. NO GOOGLING/using IMDB search functions! 1. Oh my twitchy witchy girl, I… Continue reading Guess the 25 Movies (from their quotes meme from Cass) [yes I'm procrastinating homework again]

1. Who was your FIRST prom date? n/a 2. Who was your first kiss? Technically I think we were playing a board game called Post Office (which does actually exist). No I don't remember his name. 3. What was your 1st alcoholic drink? Full drink: champagne. I had probably tasted beer or wine before that… Continue reading Firsts meme (from Devon)

Aaron challenged me to the One Artist Meme. Using song names from only ONE ARTIST, cleverly answer these questions. (You are also exhorted to pass it on to 10 people and include me!, but use your own judgement.) Pick your artist: The Be Good Tanyas Are you male or female? The Littlest Birds Describe yourself:… Continue reading One Artist meme from Aaron (still semi-procrastinating, but yes, getting work done…)

50 things u have never been asked…Share 1, What color is your toothbrush? fushia/purple and white 2, Name one person who made you smile today: Basil 3, What were you doing at 8 am this morning: Sleeping 4, What were you doing 45 minutes ago? catching up on various online enjoyments 5, What is your… Continue reading 50 things meme from Ariel (why yes, I do have homework I'm procrastinating…)

Cinderella: [] One of your parents is dead [x] You are expected to do a lot of chores [x]You love to dress up [x]You love animals [x]You are waiting patiently for your Prince Charming [] Your mom is really strict [] You have sisters who seem kind of jealous of you [x]YouΓÇÖre afraid to speak… Continue reading Disney Princesses meme from Kristen

This meme is from Aaron. And it indicates that I really haven't been reading enough Sci Fi lately… then again, a bunch of these are on my hope-to-read-eventually list… and many are favorite authors…: Since I'm tired of the BBC trying to tell us what we should have read (only some of which I agree… Continue reading SF Books read (from Aaron)