Hmm. Tonight has been the first night in a while that I feel more like myself again. It's an obscure sort of feeling- but I've definitely been a little off for the last couple weeks. It's also rather unfortunate- it's taken me sleeping through most of the day and avoiding my classes in order to get back up to par. I guess this fall break is going to be a much-needed vacation. Too bad everybody else around here is either too busy or too tired to celebrate the finding of my long-lost Mel-ness with me. I'll have to find some headphones and some Mountain Dew and stay up most of the night playing Free Cell in the computer lab- that would be fairly reminescent of how I spend most of my time on a normal day. And clearly, I use the term "normal" very loosely.
Anyway, apparently I failed to mention the Co-dictator's latent coolness in my last post, which was made manifest last weekend by Meghan and I parking in an intersection at a red light, cranking music, and dancing next to the car, much to the enjoyment of the 5 or so cars full of guys behind us. In the words of one J. Enfield, "Shake what your mummy gave you." (I say in response: That is one of the worst things I've ever heard.) Also fun last weekend: turning what should have been an early night into a 2 1/2 hour photo shoot while playing dress up. This Tuesday night was fun as well, Meg and I stayed up until like 5 looking at photos and putting them in a book. I live for this kind of creativity.
About Me
- Mel
- New mommy *finally* getting to that stage in pregnancy where I don't have to explain that I haven't just "let myself go," making good use of her intellect, sense of humor, and creativity. Look out world, here I come!
Friday, October 28, 2005
Sunday, October 23, 2005
Latest and Greatest:
You Are A: Puppy!
Beloved by all, puppies are energetic, playful, and loving. Your playful and friendly nature is part of what makes you a puppy. Known for their loyalty, puppies make great pets for young and old alike. And an innocent puppy face can melt anyone's heart!You were almost a: Duck or a Parakeet
You are least like a: Groundhog or a ChipmunkWhat Cute Animal Are You?
excellent. my affinity for puppies is finally being recognized (hint hint). but don't ask me where the duck or parakeet come in, i've never thought of them as particularly adorable, nor do i identify with them in any way. maybe it's because i bite but not effectively enough to do any lasting damage. meh, better luck next time me.
anyhoo, had a fantastic weekend of not being quite productive enough, trying but somehow not succeeding in catching up on sleep, and a trip to the mall with Meg and Corwin. ooh, and Theo, Corwin and I harassed Ripper at work, too. Twas good times. Sometime in the next hour I'll be leaving to pick up my other me, but first i'm thinking it will necessary to find food- no wonder i'm tired, i only had a serving of mac and cheese about 5 hours ago. I need to figure out this whole "eating more than one meal a day" thing.
2 items remaining,
Mel
Saturday, October 22, 2005
Ich werde dein Gesicht kaputtmachen!
Well, the insanity continues for about the next month. I've got a huge bibliography and presentation due Wednesday, and overdue Dante paper, and 5 or so papers due in the next 4 weeks, along with the play and other assorted activities. But on the plus side, plans are progressing well for my birthday party. I guess.
On that note, far be it from me to stop the latest blog fad:
7. Mel Needs: to see the doctor… The reckless
approach of copying a glaze out of a mag and then glazing 10 bowls as a
test will have smoke coming from RRs ears.
6. Mel Needs: to become more tolerant, especially of emotions.
5. Mel Needs: to make the most of these cycles, and establish goals with corresponding
deadlines.
4. Mel Needs: an English class.
3. Mel Needs: to take a chill pill.
2. Mel Needs: YOU!!!!
1. Mel Needs: to Handle the Sales End While Someone Else Runs the Company.
so technically #7 would have been different, but I had to edit for content by skipping to the next one. sorry kids.
now, i think i'm going to do laundry and take a nap to make up for the sleep missed during midterms week.
Schoenes Wochenende!
On that note, far be it from me to stop the latest blog fad:
7. Mel Needs: to see the doctor… The reckless
approach of copying a glaze out of a mag and then glazing 10 bowls as a
test will have smoke coming from RRs ears.
6. Mel Needs: to become more tolerant, especially of emotions.
5. Mel Needs: to make the most of these cycles, and establish goals with corresponding
deadlines.
4. Mel Needs: an English class.
3. Mel Needs: to take a chill pill.
2. Mel Needs: YOU!!!!
1. Mel Needs: to Handle the Sales End While Someone Else Runs the Company.
so technically #7 would have been different, but I had to edit for content by skipping to the next one. sorry kids.
now, i think i'm going to do laundry and take a nap to make up for the sleep missed during midterms week.
Schoenes Wochenende!
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
In Case of Rapture, This Car Will Be Unmanned
... a bit presumptious, perhaps, but entertaining nonetheless. Also, probably the most positive thing I've said all day, except maybe "I love you."
Hey, the other options were "2 Generations of Jesuits Who Don't Know a Proper Christology From a Hole In the Ground" or "A Hungry Abortionist Always Runs Faster Than A Pregnant Woman."
Anyway, I'm supposed to be studying for Triune God right now (midterm tomorrow night, followed closely by 2 other Theology midterms on Thursday morning and early afternoon). But of course, in the midst of cramming I always find new and creative modes of procrastination. Among these we find the mandatory blogthing:
A random old picture pertaining to the times.
Humerous away messages created.
Contents of AIM profiles read. For example: ."I am the curse of the market, people think it was because of Hurricane Katrina, but no it was because I, Ben Panning bought stock"
And, of course, threats of zombies investigated.
Here's to all nighters and a decent supply of caffeine! (for today)
P.S. (is what part of the alphabet would look like if you removed Q and R) it’s ok, kalish, I think I’ve figured out a new source for my caffeine. Upon hearing that I won’t be sleeping the next couple of nights, Corwin suggested that he supply me with a liter of Code Red every time he sees me this week.
Hey, the other options were "2 Generations of Jesuits Who Don't Know a Proper Christology From a Hole In the Ground" or "A Hungry Abortionist Always Runs Faster Than A Pregnant Woman."
Anyway, I'm supposed to be studying for Triune God right now (midterm tomorrow night, followed closely by 2 other Theology midterms on Thursday morning and early afternoon). But of course, in the midst of cramming I always find new and creative modes of procrastination. Among these we find the mandatory blogthing:
| Your Fortune Is |
 |
Wacky Fortune Cookie Generator
A random old picture pertaining to the times.
Humerous away messages created.
Contents of AIM profiles read. For example: ."I am the curse of the market, people think it was because of Hurricane Katrina, but no it was because I, Ben Panning bought stock"
And, of course, threats of zombies investigated.
Here's to all nighters and a decent supply of caffeine! (for today)
P.S. (is what part of the alphabet would look like if you removed Q and R) it’s ok, kalish, I think I’ve figured out a new source for my caffeine. Upon hearing that I won’t be sleeping the next couple of nights, Corwin suggested that he supply me with a liter of Code Red every time he sees me this week.
Monday, October 17, 2005
Ex Nihilo, Nihil Fit
I feel like I've been a total bummer lately. Granted, some would say that I have good enough reasons to be a bit overwhelmed and therefore despondent (or even doleful, dispirited, melancholy, glum, heavyhearted... yeah, in general unenthusiastic). But I say in reply: I hate being that way. Absolutely hate it. There are too many people counting on me to be my usual peppy (or at the very least, overly caffeinated), laid back (read: comatose), ingenious self. So I've decided to reclaim my sanity and take charge of the situation.
Will I mope? No. Will I get bogged down in the stress of having too much to do in too little time? No. Will I fail my midterms? ... Possibly.
On the plus side, I was totally excited about having Metaphysics today, and by God going to class was worth it. Wish I could say the same about some of my other classes, but I'm willing to settle for having my primary motivating factor for those courses to be fear of retribution. In the meantime, I'll study my brains out, rehearse like a madwoman for the play, clean the academic building (and at some point, my apartment), and have all the fun that anybody can possibly have on a half-a-block campus.
*Mel passes out on the floor of the library, then wakes up slightly delirious*
Wow, guys that post looks incredibly inspired and empowered. It was probably written by someone else, or was influenced by the lack of drugs in my system right now. I'm telling you, there is no Code Red in my apartment anymore, and this is a problem. It's only a matter of minutes before the headaches and shakes kick in... nope, here it comes. Ahh well, it was fun while it lasted. Now I have to run out to The Keg for some emergency caffeine and then go to drama practice.
Good luck in your studies, kids!
Will I mope? No. Will I get bogged down in the stress of having too much to do in too little time? No. Will I fail my midterms? ... Possibly.
On the plus side, I was totally excited about having Metaphysics today, and by God going to class was worth it. Wish I could say the same about some of my other classes, but I'm willing to settle for having my primary motivating factor for those courses to be fear of retribution. In the meantime, I'll study my brains out, rehearse like a madwoman for the play, clean the academic building (and at some point, my apartment), and have all the fun that anybody can possibly have on a half-a-block campus.
*Mel passes out on the floor of the library, then wakes up slightly delirious*
Wow, guys that post looks incredibly inspired and empowered. It was probably written by someone else, or was influenced by the lack of drugs in my system right now. I'm telling you, there is no Code Red in my apartment anymore, and this is a problem. It's only a matter of minutes before the headaches and shakes kick in... nope, here it comes. Ahh well, it was fun while it lasted. Now I have to run out to The Keg for some emergency caffeine and then go to drama practice.
Good luck in your studies, kids!
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Minor Accusations and a Busy Schedule
I'm tired. I'm way too busy for my own good (or sanity). I have blood on my shirt. I have a test due tomorrow that I don't feel prepared for. Midterms are next week. I don't know what I have to read for class tomorrow. My dad has been pissy for the last few weeks and I don't know why. I need good food. I miss Bwiggy Bear. My brain hurts.
I guess that's it for now. Thanks for listening to me complain. : )
I guess that's it for now. Thanks for listening to me complain. : )
Signs of the Times
Yeah... so it's 4:48 am, and I just finished my Dante test. and am still fully lucid.
guess it's time to start on that theology reading assignment, eh?
guess it's time to start on that theology reading assignment, eh?
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Boredom and Procrastination Are Inspirations
Because I'm too lazy to come up with my own post, quiz results courtesy of Alloy:]
Who Are You in the Band?CONGRATULATIONS!You are:53 % Lead Singer 23 % Bassist 15 % Lead Guitarist 7 % Drummer (attention seeking? who, me??)
Lead Singer: When your parents had guests over when you were little, you used to come downstairs in your jammy's (or that year's ballet costume) and put on a full-fledged show -- opening act, intermission and encore. When it comes to performing and getting noticed, you're no joke. You like to be the center of attention, but you don't let being the head honchette go to your head. While sometimes you take little things too seriously, you are a terrific leader and can easily turn that little nothing into a big something. (pat on the back, me. apparently i'm a perfect person)
Inspiration and Guru: Amy Lee of Evanescence. (just cuz she's so darn hot and cadaverous looking)
Studio Snack: Pizza. (i think that goes without saying)
Favorite On-stage Moment of all time: The Madonna and Britney kiss at the MTV Awards. (NO! i mean, NO!!!)
Must-have Stage Style: Satin Ribbon Tube Tank (question mark? ?)
Meh, so it may or may not be accurate, but slacking off by taking pointless quizzes is fun AND rewarding! Now if you'll excuse me, I have a room to clean and a Trinity to study. You stay classy, Southeastern Michigan!
Who Are You in the Band?CONGRATULATIONS!You are:53 % Lead Singer 23 % Bassist 15 % Lead Guitarist 7 % Drummer (attention seeking? who, me??)
Lead Singer: When your parents had guests over when you were little, you used to come downstairs in your jammy's (or that year's ballet costume) and put on a full-fledged show -- opening act, intermission and encore. When it comes to performing and getting noticed, you're no joke. You like to be the center of attention, but you don't let being the head honchette go to your head. While sometimes you take little things too seriously, you are a terrific leader and can easily turn that little nothing into a big something. (pat on the back, me. apparently i'm a perfect person)
Inspiration and Guru: Amy Lee of Evanescence. (just cuz she's so darn hot and cadaverous looking)
Studio Snack: Pizza. (i think that goes without saying)
Favorite On-stage Moment of all time: The Madonna and Britney kiss at the MTV Awards. (NO! i mean, NO!!!)
Must-have Stage Style: Satin Ribbon Tube Tank (question mark? ?)
Meh, so it may or may not be accurate, but slacking off by taking pointless quizzes is fun AND rewarding! Now if you'll excuse me, I have a room to clean and a Trinity to study. You stay classy, Southeastern Michigan!
Monday, October 10, 2005
Consider It a Hostile Takeover...
So you may or may not have noticed, the previous post was not in fact made by yours truly, but by another who happened to have access to this blog. Any claims made therein are not to be held as legally binding, nor do they necessarily reflect the opinions of this blogger or any of it's associates. Except, apparently, for one.
Anyway, I'm looking into mental health clinics in the area... there are surprisingly few good options, although this is coming from someone who's 3 aunts are trained nurses and are very familiar with modern health standards. Don't worry, if I go crazy, I'll make sure they lock me away in a place that has decent internet access.
Kalish, it was so awesome talking to you the other day; I'm sorry I had to cut our conversation short for drama practice. Let's keep in touch more regularly ok? I know we're all busy and you're in a place decidedly more exciting than Ypsilanti, but this pain inside me cuts like a knife. And let me tell you, that knife does not have a Double-D edge. Did I tell you my plan for my birthday? I'm totally making my mom get a banner that says "Happy Birthday Brigid and Melissa!" and I'm inviting most of Ave and your family to come. If I'm lucky, I can find a hideous picture of the two of us and blow it up... or maybe even get a cardboard cutout of you and set it up at the party. And this is why I shouldn't plan these kinds of things when I'm totally cracked out. Anyway, moral of the story: Keep In Touch(e?)!
Whoa... there are sounds of shrieking demons down the hall, I think I should go investigate...
Oh ok, it's just Thea and her cousin... I could have sworn it was a minotaur or something. And yes, I have been spending too much time with Dante.
Anyway, too much to do, not enough time to do it in... This, unfortunately, leads me to something which I have wanted to avoid. The All-Nighter. Now, granted, there are those who might point out, "Mel, you've already pulled several all-nighters this semester alone." But I say in reply (if this isn't Begging the Question, I don't know what is...) "Those were NOT in fact, School-Related." In any case, I have 5 classes to read for, lines to memorize, several papers to start working on, midterms coming up, and a Dante test due preferably tomorrow. So I'm fully justified in staying up all night for this one, just so I don't fall incredibly behind and end up wondering when we were assigned that paper for Ecclesiology that I never knew about two days after it's due.
And I still want baked goods.
Anyway, I'm looking into mental health clinics in the area... there are surprisingly few good options, although this is coming from someone who's 3 aunts are trained nurses and are very familiar with modern health standards. Don't worry, if I go crazy, I'll make sure they lock me away in a place that has decent internet access.
Kalish, it was so awesome talking to you the other day; I'm sorry I had to cut our conversation short for drama practice. Let's keep in touch more regularly ok? I know we're all busy and you're in a place decidedly more exciting than Ypsilanti, but this pain inside me cuts like a knife. And let me tell you, that knife does not have a Double-D edge. Did I tell you my plan for my birthday? I'm totally making my mom get a banner that says "Happy Birthday Brigid and Melissa!" and I'm inviting most of Ave and your family to come. If I'm lucky, I can find a hideous picture of the two of us and blow it up... or maybe even get a cardboard cutout of you and set it up at the party. And this is why I shouldn't plan these kinds of things when I'm totally cracked out. Anyway, moral of the story: Keep In Touch(e?)!
Whoa... there are sounds of shrieking demons down the hall, I think I should go investigate...
Oh ok, it's just Thea and her cousin... I could have sworn it was a minotaur or something. And yes, I have been spending too much time with Dante.
Anyway, too much to do, not enough time to do it in... This, unfortunately, leads me to something which I have wanted to avoid. The All-Nighter. Now, granted, there are those who might point out, "Mel, you've already pulled several all-nighters this semester alone." But I say in reply (if this isn't Begging the Question, I don't know what is...) "Those were NOT in fact, School-Related." In any case, I have 5 classes to read for, lines to memorize, several papers to start working on, midterms coming up, and a Dante test due preferably tomorrow. So I'm fully justified in staying up all night for this one, just so I don't fall incredibly behind and end up wondering when we were assigned that paper for Ecclesiology that I never knew about two days after it's due.
And I still want baked goods.
Sunday, October 09, 2005
My blog is in foreign hands!
Blame this guy for why I haven’t posted lately.I’m currently watching Equilibrium over at the Twins house. Man I need to do some homework or Meghan is going to kill me. Well I have to go now because I’m going to make some delicious Barbe-Q spare ribs for my boyfriend. I love him so much and would do anything to make him happy. Stay classy Ypsilanti.
Monday, October 03, 2005
Mentally Unstable and Socially Unhinged
That's right. MUSU.
Yes, it's (finally!) time for an update from yours truly. To be perfectly honest, it's not that I haven't had anything to update about, nor that I haven't had time... I just haven't felt like it. So there.
Methinks since such a large amount of time has lapsed, I might have to resort to bullet points, so as not to force you all into reading through endless paragraphs of nonsensical prose. So since last Thursday I have:
~Gone to a Tiger's Game. We lost. Big surprise there. But everybody had fun nonetheless, and we have the pictures to prove it. And by we, I mean Justin- check out his blog if you don't believe me.
~Went to Stratford to see The Tempest with various Ave persons. Met a mutant duck named Harold, got some sweet pics- also not mine, but as soon as people get them developed, I'll steal some and post them. Also held hands with John Klobe and Matt Ryan for no particular reason except that Monica and I feel like mixing things up in the Ave circle. Father Roy hates me.
~Don't actually remember much from Sunday on- I assume that I didn't sleep enough, made it to at least most of my classes, watched movies, procrastinated on homework, and went to various drama and chorus practices. Went to B.A.'s not-so-surprise party, which was tons of fun. Oh, and I caught the cold going around campus. Exciting.
~May or may not have to name my firstborn after Tiger Stadium- further updates as this situation progresses.
~Went this last weekend with Meggie Bear and Justin to her family reunion in southern Ohio. Her family cracks me up. As do Meg and Justin- the car ride was about as entertaining as the actual reunion. *nasal laugh*
~I just got out of Metaphysics class. Dr. Fedoryka came up with an idea for a bumper sticker: "Acorns do it for their own sake." You wouldn't get this unless you've had Feddie for a philosophy class before. Also notable quotes: "My nature doesn't give a damn about me- it's just trying to save the species!" and "How 'bout pretending you're a student in Dr. Fedoryka's Metaphysics class?"
~I need to clean and get to a Meijer at some point so I can get food and develop photos. Dangit.
Does anybody else want to quit school right now?
Yes, it's (finally!) time for an update from yours truly. To be perfectly honest, it's not that I haven't had anything to update about, nor that I haven't had time... I just haven't felt like it. So there.
Methinks since such a large amount of time has lapsed, I might have to resort to bullet points, so as not to force you all into reading through endless paragraphs of nonsensical prose. So since last Thursday I have:
~Gone to a Tiger's Game. We lost. Big surprise there. But everybody had fun nonetheless, and we have the pictures to prove it. And by we, I mean Justin- check out his blog if you don't believe me.
~Went to Stratford to see The Tempest with various Ave persons. Met a mutant duck named Harold, got some sweet pics- also not mine, but as soon as people get them developed, I'll steal some and post them. Also held hands with John Klobe and Matt Ryan for no particular reason except that Monica and I feel like mixing things up in the Ave circle. Father Roy hates me.
~Don't actually remember much from Sunday on- I assume that I didn't sleep enough, made it to at least most of my classes, watched movies, procrastinated on homework, and went to various drama and chorus practices. Went to B.A.'s not-so-surprise party, which was tons of fun. Oh, and I caught the cold going around campus. Exciting.
~May or may not have to name my firstborn after Tiger Stadium- further updates as this situation progresses.
~Went this last weekend with Meggie Bear and Justin to her family reunion in southern Ohio. Her family cracks me up. As do Meg and Justin- the car ride was about as entertaining as the actual reunion. *nasal laugh*
~I just got out of Metaphysics class. Dr. Fedoryka came up with an idea for a bumper sticker: "Acorns do it for their own sake." You wouldn't get this unless you've had Feddie for a philosophy class before. Also notable quotes: "My nature doesn't give a damn about me- it's just trying to save the species!" and "How 'bout pretending you're a student in Dr. Fedoryka's Metaphysics class?"
~I need to clean and get to a Meijer at some point so I can get food and develop photos. Dangit.
Does anybody else want to quit school right now?
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Don't Ask "Why?"- Ask "How?"
...is what Meghan said to me the other day. So don't worry, Bwiggy Bear, we haven't forgotten you and the impact you've had on our lives. Which apparently has mostly to do with sharp objects. Oh, and we used Whitestrips on Saturday too. : )
I guess there isn't a whole lot to update on, except to say that I need a regular sleep schedule, a way to get my cleaning crew stuff done in between all of the other crap I need to do, and possibly some food.
Mostly food.
Anyway, had an awesome night hanging out with the girls a couple days ago- freaking hilarious. All I remember is something about "monolithic" "cyclobian" and "ceramics". The rest is all a blur- perhaps if we start recording these conversations, reminescing would be more effective. Starting to get worried about the looming projects and papers I have coming up, although Dr. Russell has yet to make me recite my lines from Dante. Thank God for small favors- although now it may have been so long that I can't even remember the lines correctly.
Things to look forward to this weekend:
~Tigers game Friday evening (with fireworks after?)
~Stratford trip to see The Tempest on Sunday
~Researching colleges that might be merciful enough to accept credits from Ave
~Too much homework for comprehension
~Sleep?
I guess there isn't a whole lot to update on, except to say that I need a regular sleep schedule, a way to get my cleaning crew stuff done in between all of the other crap I need to do, and possibly some food.
Mostly food.
Anyway, had an awesome night hanging out with the girls a couple days ago- freaking hilarious. All I remember is something about "monolithic" "cyclobian" and "ceramics". The rest is all a blur- perhaps if we start recording these conversations, reminescing would be more effective. Starting to get worried about the looming projects and papers I have coming up, although Dr. Russell has yet to make me recite my lines from Dante. Thank God for small favors- although now it may have been so long that I can't even remember the lines correctly.
Things to look forward to this weekend:
~Tigers game Friday evening (with fireworks after?)
~Stratford trip to see The Tempest on Sunday
~Researching colleges that might be merciful enough to accept credits from Ave
~Too much homework for comprehension
~Sleep?
Monday, September 19, 2005
Your Mom Goes To College
..hehehe... it's funny cuz it's true.
Anyway, sorry I'm so lazy about posting, but my only defense is that usually when I remember I haven't updated yet, I'm too incoherent to spell my name correctly to sign on to one of these computers. And of course, the never ending cycle of our server being down at all my normal times (like 4 am).
So then- been non-stop action for the last week or so. Havilah came by to visit a few times, and actually stayed 2 nights in my room over the weekend. Came to the Ave semiformal, hosted a brunch in our room (while Meghan and I weren't there- go fig) and even lent (and later gave) me a shirt that nearly caused riots among all of the campus. Ok, so I'm exhaggerating.
Got to hang out with Sheila a bit too, which was fairly awesome. We make a very dangerous team, her and I, when you combine our propensity for wrestling, bravado, and the "boob tap". Yeah, don't ask.
Too many inside jokes for me to remember- I'll try again when I've had more than 3 hours of sleep a night for 4 nights in a row. But leave me comments anyway, because we all know that those are the only reasons for blogging!
I'm one of a hundred cops,
Adolf
Anyway, sorry I'm so lazy about posting, but my only defense is that usually when I remember I haven't updated yet, I'm too incoherent to spell my name correctly to sign on to one of these computers. And of course, the never ending cycle of our server being down at all my normal times (like 4 am).
So then- been non-stop action for the last week or so. Havilah came by to visit a few times, and actually stayed 2 nights in my room over the weekend. Came to the Ave semiformal, hosted a brunch in our room (while Meghan and I weren't there- go fig) and even lent (and later gave) me a shirt that nearly caused riots among all of the campus. Ok, so I'm exhaggerating.
Got to hang out with Sheila a bit too, which was fairly awesome. We make a very dangerous team, her and I, when you combine our propensity for wrestling, bravado, and the "boob tap". Yeah, don't ask.
Too many inside jokes for me to remember- I'll try again when I've had more than 3 hours of sleep a night for 4 nights in a row. But leave me comments anyway, because we all know that those are the only reasons for blogging!
I'm one of a hundred cops,
Adolf
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Wow. Just wow.
So... sorry I haven't updated in a while, but... Hurricane Katrina is ruining my life. Does that sound a little selfish? Maybe. But I miss staying up all night on the internet, dammit. And worst of all, I miss having carpeting in my computer lab... makes the whole place seem more cozy, as if I can almost justify staying up obscenely late.
Not that I need to be in the computer lab to do that anymore, eh Panda Food?
Anyway, Ave's been fairly awesome the last week and a half- although my workload is steadily increasing at a somewhat alarming rate, and Meghan and Monica and I are slowly but surely... ok, not even slowly, but DEFINITELY surely becoming the weird ones on campus. You know the type. The Instigators. The Goofs. The... Gunivators. Yes, you heard me. We were threatened by guns, and by God we were awesome. And I am once again totally motivated to go wandering around by myself at insane hours of the morning.
And if it weren't for that stupid 8:40 am class, I would.
So yeah, we've been doing an admirable job of instigating wrestling matches, water fights, trips downtown, awesome dinners, and hopefully kickass fall production (Arsenic and Old Lace, please God let it be Arsenic and Old Lace). Too lazy and fried to put much more effort into this post, guys. So no Word of the Day or Quote of the Day for now. Sowwy.
I miss you Bwiggy Bear! Don't chase after too many "sophisticated European" types!
-Adolf
Not that I need to be in the computer lab to do that anymore, eh Panda Food?
Anyway, Ave's been fairly awesome the last week and a half- although my workload is steadily increasing at a somewhat alarming rate, and Meghan and Monica and I are slowly but surely... ok, not even slowly, but DEFINITELY surely becoming the weird ones on campus. You know the type. The Instigators. The Goofs. The... Gunivators. Yes, you heard me. We were threatened by guns, and by God we were awesome. And I am once again totally motivated to go wandering around by myself at insane hours of the morning.
And if it weren't for that stupid 8:40 am class, I would.
So yeah, we've been doing an admirable job of instigating wrestling matches, water fights, trips downtown, awesome dinners, and hopefully kickass fall production (Arsenic and Old Lace, please God let it be Arsenic and Old Lace). Too lazy and fried to put much more effort into this post, guys. So no Word of the Day or Quote of the Day for now. Sowwy.
I miss you Bwiggy Bear! Don't chase after too many "sophisticated European" types!
-Adolf
Saturday, August 27, 2005
Pandas Invade Midwest; Millions Maimed
...is what an awesome headline would be.
Yeah, things are still insane around Ave, but it's a relatively boring insanity... as compared with what will happen later in the school year.
But I swore I'd give you a Word of the Day, and when you swear, it's your promise, unless it's profanity:
Word of the Day: descant \DES-kant\, noun: 1. (Music) (a) A melody or counterpoint sung above the plain song of the tenor. (b) The upper voice in part music. 2. A discourse or discussion on a theme.
Quote of the Day: He who strikes first admits he's lost the argument. Chinese Proverb.
Yeah, things are still insane around Ave, but it's a relatively boring insanity... as compared with what will happen later in the school year.
But I swore I'd give you a Word of the Day, and when you swear, it's your promise, unless it's profanity:
Word of the Day: descant \DES-kant\, noun: 1. (Music) (a) A melody or counterpoint sung above the plain song of the tenor. (b) The upper voice in part music. 2. A discourse or discussion on a theme.
Quote of the Day: He who strikes first admits he's lost the argument. Chinese Proverb.
AAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
*gasp* AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Hokay, so I have a bit of anxiety about the uncertain future. So would anyone else in my situation, right?
Accreditation of their college being sketchy enough to consider transferring to another school- provided, of course, that the school in question would accept the credits from the other college. Possibility of being paid to go to another college by people that want the school to close? There's a moral dilemma...
Severe frustration at the Austria situation- the girl ahead of me on the waiting list might be dropping out last minute, so in theory I'd be able to go if she doesn't, but I'd still need to scrounge up $2,000 so I could afford to live there for 3 months. Besides, I'd also need to convince the powers that be that I should go- these powers being my parents (whom I would need to cosign on a personal loan for that $2000) and the people in charge of the Austria Study Abroad Program.
This is all timed perfectly as well- since I just got back from Germany and right away moved in to my dorm- poor Meghan would have to go through the hassle of a new rooming situation if I went to Austria anyway, and my dad's really sick right now so I'd feel bad springing this on my parents. Guess there's really nothing to do but wait for somebody or another to hear back from Liz about whether she's committed to going to Austria. Ahh well.
No worries if things stay the way they are- I have incredibly confusing classes to look forward to, Swing Dancing on Wednesday nights, buying a Laptop, and maybe even my parents getting me a cell phone (if I'm lucky).
Yep, you can tell I'm back at school because I actually have something to write about on this blog...
I'll work up some motivation to do Words and Quotes of the Day later on, in the meantime I have to finish unpacking so the room is inhabitable for the Hall Parties later tonight, and go see Brigid off at the airport. TTFN!
Hokay, so I have a bit of anxiety about the uncertain future. So would anyone else in my situation, right?
Accreditation of their college being sketchy enough to consider transferring to another school- provided, of course, that the school in question would accept the credits from the other college. Possibility of being paid to go to another college by people that want the school to close? There's a moral dilemma...
Severe frustration at the Austria situation- the girl ahead of me on the waiting list might be dropping out last minute, so in theory I'd be able to go if she doesn't, but I'd still need to scrounge up $2,000 so I could afford to live there for 3 months. Besides, I'd also need to convince the powers that be that I should go- these powers being my parents (whom I would need to cosign on a personal loan for that $2000) and the people in charge of the Austria Study Abroad Program.
This is all timed perfectly as well- since I just got back from Germany and right away moved in to my dorm- poor Meghan would have to go through the hassle of a new rooming situation if I went to Austria anyway, and my dad's really sick right now so I'd feel bad springing this on my parents. Guess there's really nothing to do but wait for somebody or another to hear back from Liz about whether she's committed to going to Austria. Ahh well.
No worries if things stay the way they are- I have incredibly confusing classes to look forward to, Swing Dancing on Wednesday nights, buying a Laptop, and maybe even my parents getting me a cell phone (if I'm lucky).
Yep, you can tell I'm back at school because I actually have something to write about on this blog...
I'll work up some motivation to do Words and Quotes of the Day later on, in the meantime I have to finish unpacking so the room is inhabitable for the Hall Parties later tonight, and go see Brigid off at the airport. TTFN!
Friday, August 19, 2005
Herzliche Wünchen von Bayern!
Hey kids! It´s about 12:30 in the morning here in Neunkirchen- the perfect time for an update :)
We´ve been keeping busy- visiting a few of the villages around the area, rock climbing, hiking, shopping, going on tours, visiting Nürnberg, swimming illegally in quarries... yeah, that´s about normal for us. Got some pictures, too; hope they turn out, and more to come!
Hobbits like holes.
We´ve been keeping busy- visiting a few of the villages around the area, rock climbing, hiking, shopping, going on tours, visiting Nürnberg, swimming illegally in quarries... yeah, that´s about normal for us. Got some pictures, too; hope they turn out, and more to come!
Hobbits like holes.
In the highest room of the tallest tower...
Wunsiedel from the mountain.
Sprechen Sie Spanglish?
Ruined hermitage.
NOT FOR EATING!
"Do you think my butt looks big?"
Der Hassenpfeffer liebt Pilzen.
Precious?
What is this..´German` you speak of?
Swamp people.. are the happiest people.
Is that a Hobbit in the distance?
How do I end up with a picture like this on every camera?
I have moss on my butt.
wtf?
Hanna´s "Princess Picture".
Hanging out at the top of the mountain at Felsenlabyrinth.
Gelato after a traditional Bavarian dinner- oh, and I´m riding a Gelato pony, too.
Met at the airport by Hanna, the coolest German foreign exchange student ever.Friday, August 12, 2005
I Love Spam
And by that I mean.. not the food, or the junk e-mail. But seriously, I checked my blog this morning and saw that I had 7 (count 'em, seven) comments... but 3 of the 4 new comments were, in fact, spam. And then I had a flashback to Christian Marriage class, of Brigid leaning over and telling me "No one loves us,"- and it's true.
Only a couple more days until The Hobbit gets here, and then we'll be leaving for Germany. I started freaking out last night because I realized I still have so much stuff to do- I have to get my room cleaned, my stuff packed both for the trip and for Move In Day at Ave the day after I get back, go to the bank to withdraw obscene amounts of money, buy a sweater (*ahem* Brigid...), and all sorts of other crap... I'm getting a little stressed.
But at least through all of this I have my Crest Whitestrips, and the assurance of a brighter, whiter smile.
Word of the Day: Ubiquitous (adj.)- Existing or being everywhere, or in all places, at the same time. As in "As a Catholic, I habitually fall back upon the word 'omnipresent' where 'ubiquitous' would suffice."
Quote of the Day: "Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately... it kills all its pupils." - Hector Berlioz
East is east and west is west and never the 'twain shall meet. However, if two 'twains meet, you will have a 'twain weck,
Adolf
Only a couple more days until The Hobbit gets here, and then we'll be leaving for Germany. I started freaking out last night because I realized I still have so much stuff to do- I have to get my room cleaned, my stuff packed both for the trip and for Move In Day at Ave the day after I get back, go to the bank to withdraw obscene amounts of money, buy a sweater (*ahem* Brigid...), and all sorts of other crap... I'm getting a little stressed.
But at least through all of this I have my Crest Whitestrips, and the assurance of a brighter, whiter smile.
Word of the Day: Ubiquitous (adj.)- Existing or being everywhere, or in all places, at the same time. As in "As a Catholic, I habitually fall back upon the word 'omnipresent' where 'ubiquitous' would suffice."
Quote of the Day: "Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately... it kills all its pupils." - Hector Berlioz
East is east and west is west and never the 'twain shall meet. However, if two 'twains meet, you will have a 'twain weck,
Adolf
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Rule #43- Anything which can be done as an Axis of Evil, must be done as an Axis of Evil
Accordingly, Kalishnikov and I gave blood together today. Much to our delight, we found that we have matching blood- and are soon to celebrate by obtaining matching sweaters. Are we dorks or what?
On the plus side, Fr. Roy's apartment is clean, so I don't have to worry about that, and should have time to devote the rest of my week to cleaning up John Vianney before I leave for Germany. T-6 days on that count. Wooo!!!
Other cool plus- dictionary.com is back up, so I can look up my word of the day again. Of course, I'm too lazy to do that right now, but I assure you that I remember the word starting with the letter C and meaning something to do with being argumentative. And no, Axis, it was not cantankerous. I'd have remembered if it was.
Shut your mouth when you're talking to me!
-Adolf
On the plus side, Fr. Roy's apartment is clean, so I don't have to worry about that, and should have time to devote the rest of my week to cleaning up John Vianney before I leave for Germany. T-6 days on that count. Wooo!!!
Other cool plus- dictionary.com is back up, so I can look up my word of the day again. Of course, I'm too lazy to do that right now, but I assure you that I remember the word starting with the letter C and meaning something to do with being argumentative. And no, Axis, it was not cantankerous. I'd have remembered if it was.
Shut your mouth when you're talking to me!
-Adolf
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