"That's how people learn things--from it being shouted to them from other tables." -my mom, recommending the Kir Royale
"hoot, hoot" -Giant Owls
"Two little mice fell in a bucket of cream. The first mouse quickly gave up and drowned. The second mouse, wouldn't quit. He struggled so hard that eventually he churned that cream into butter and crawled out." -Catch me if you Can
"I just wanted to let you know how much I love you. How so very proud of you I am. You have become so independent." -some of my dad's last words
"Often times there's a way to solve a problem. You just have to think of what that is." -thats real helpful mom.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
First myspace, then facebook, now twitter. Twitter just doesn't make sense. First off, all you post is your status. Well, I can already do that on facebook. Way to invent something that already exists! Except in this case it's worse--posting is even more frequent, which translates to less interesting. Seriously, do I really need to know every time a person finishes another page of his or her paper? Just call me when you're done so we can go out. Do I really want to know where you're going to eat. All I'm gonna think is why wasn't I invited?! It's cool that you can follow celebs, but a lot are on facebook too. And not to be overly skeptical, but what are the chances that it's actually them posting and not some hired team or whatever? I'm gonna say pretty slim.
Twitter is definitely geared for people with iPhones or Blackberrys because if you're actually doing something worth mentioning, you're probably not doing it sitting at the computer. And not just any phone can take pics and upload them to the internet just like that*snap of fingers.* Wow, way to rub it in that I can't afford a super cool phone because I'm trying to pay for college!
By far the most exciting thing on Twitter was when I thought I could get FML updates. But since it only allows 140 characters to be posted at a time, the beginning of the antidote shows up and then I have to follow a link to the best part of the story. I end up caring less about FML and am thinking more WTF, this is so annoying. Thanks for ruining the only I was excited about.
Really now, can we please just leave the tweeting to the birds.
Twitter is definitely geared for people with iPhones or Blackberrys because if you're actually doing something worth mentioning, you're probably not doing it sitting at the computer. And not just any phone can take pics and upload them to the internet just like that*snap of fingers.* Wow, way to rub it in that I can't afford a super cool phone because I'm trying to pay for college!
By far the most exciting thing on Twitter was when I thought I could get FML updates. But since it only allows 140 characters to be posted at a time, the beginning of the antidote shows up and then I have to follow a link to the best part of the story. I end up caring less about FML and am thinking more WTF, this is so annoying. Thanks for ruining the only I was excited about.
Really now, can we please just leave the tweeting to the birds.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Song of the Week
Every week I end up with a different song that I pretty much have on repeat 24-7. This week it is undoubtedly Asher Roth's "I Love College." I'm not gonna lie, for the longest time I thought it was Eminem. Guess all white rappers sounds the same. Oh well, I still like it, I mean who doesn't love drinking, college, and women?
In case you're wondering, past songs include:
Right Round by Flo Rida
The Seed by The Roots
Fire by Joe Budden Theres some hoes in this house!
Poker Face by Lady Gaga It's rumored she wrote two of the songs on Britney's last album. Too bad they won't tell us which ones.
Sex on Fire by Kings of Leon
Pony by Far, a remix of Genuine. both are good, but Far's far better
When I Grow Up by the Pussycat Dolls I don't care what you think, they definitely say boobies! Also, check out the video, there is a great boob pump at the end. If you didn't know, it's my go-to dance move.
In case you're wondering, past songs include:
Right Round by Flo Rida
The Seed by The Roots
Fire by Joe Budden Theres some hoes in this house!
Poker Face by Lady Gaga It's rumored she wrote two of the songs on Britney's last album. Too bad they won't tell us which ones.
Sex on Fire by Kings of Leon
Pony by Far, a remix of Genuine. both are good, but Far's far better
When I Grow Up by the Pussycat Dolls I don't care what you think, they definitely say boobies! Also, check out the video, there is a great boob pump at the end. If you didn't know, it's my go-to dance move.
Where was I?
So I've pretty much spent one day trying to learn an entire quarter's worth material, for each of my finals. Makes me wonder what I've been doing the last 10 weeks. I don't think I drank so much that I blacked out entire months. Then again, I don't have any other explanations so its possible. Note to self: For next time, maybe two days will be better.
Finals Week
It's amazing how finals week throws everyone out of whack. It's the one time, that happens three times a year if you're on the quarter, two if the semester, where people become the polar opposite of their normal self. The calm turn restless. The party-ers turn hermit.
In these times I often push aside my own studies to observe the habits of others. The following are some of the observations I have made on the species Homo Studious:
1. Species' niche appears to be chair and desk, which is the primary occupied site most of the day and night. Such niches seem to occupy bedrooms, living rooms, and libraries.
2. Occasionally species will transfer by slumbered movement to a long cushioned object--either bed or couch--for which a couple hours of rest are spent. Often species is awakened by abnormal and constant beeping. A deep groaning protrudes, followed by a slapping motion towards the source of the beeping upon which the noise subsides for five minutes before beginning again. The same ritual may be repeated for up to half an hour, and in unusual cases even longer. Overall, diurnal and nocturnal behaviors are exhibited.
3. Species' diet diverges into two groups. Half appear to withhold from eating entirely, relying on merely a couple snacks for the entire day. On the other hand, some eat profusely, relying on high-calorie, low-nutritional meals. Common prey include cereal, Flaming Hot Cheetos, M&Ms, Trail Mix--virtually anything prepackaged or microwavable. One commonality between both feeding groups is the consumption of caffeinated liquids, which include coffee and its derivatives, Coke and other sodas, as well as tea.
4. Interactions between individual members is limited. While one individual is surrounded by many others of the same kind, little direct contact actually takes place. It appears that in this period mating ceases. The little contact that does occur is often restricted to questions and scribblings, accompanied by looks of panic, increased heart rate, and small beads of sweat.
5. Species appear to reach maturity at different rates--as denoted by elation, cheering, and return to normal behavior. It can take anywhere from three to ten days for maturation to be reached.
I, on the other hand could be found under the title Homo Distractous. I have managed to do everything BUT study, including
1. Getting caught up on all the episodes of my favorite television series--Gossip Girl, 90210, Grey's Anatomy, and Desperate Housewives. I've also decided that this week is far better than the other 51 out of the year to start on new series.
2. Emailing all the relatives with updates on my life.
3. Refreshing my gmail every minute.
4. Gchatting with anyone and everyone online.
5. Checking my facebook.
6. Checking my twitter.
7. Starting this blog.
8. Balancing my checkbook.
9. Sleeping at least nine hours at night, and two hour naps everday.
10. Internet stalking people I've met once--both through facebook and Google searches.
11. Looking through ultimate photo albums that date back more than five years.
12. Harassing/wrestling my roommate.
You name it and I've probably done it! Well, everything except study that is.
In these times I often push aside my own studies to observe the habits of others. The following are some of the observations I have made on the species Homo Studious:
1. Species' niche appears to be chair and desk, which is the primary occupied site most of the day and night. Such niches seem to occupy bedrooms, living rooms, and libraries.
2. Occasionally species will transfer by slumbered movement to a long cushioned object--either bed or couch--for which a couple hours of rest are spent. Often species is awakened by abnormal and constant beeping. A deep groaning protrudes, followed by a slapping motion towards the source of the beeping upon which the noise subsides for five minutes before beginning again. The same ritual may be repeated for up to half an hour, and in unusual cases even longer. Overall, diurnal and nocturnal behaviors are exhibited.
3. Species' diet diverges into two groups. Half appear to withhold from eating entirely, relying on merely a couple snacks for the entire day. On the other hand, some eat profusely, relying on high-calorie, low-nutritional meals. Common prey include cereal, Flaming Hot Cheetos, M&Ms, Trail Mix--virtually anything prepackaged or microwavable. One commonality between both feeding groups is the consumption of caffeinated liquids, which include coffee and its derivatives, Coke and other sodas, as well as tea.
4. Interactions between individual members is limited. While one individual is surrounded by many others of the same kind, little direct contact actually takes place. It appears that in this period mating ceases. The little contact that does occur is often restricted to questions and scribblings, accompanied by looks of panic, increased heart rate, and small beads of sweat.
5. Species appear to reach maturity at different rates--as denoted by elation, cheering, and return to normal behavior. It can take anywhere from three to ten days for maturation to be reached.
I, on the other hand could be found under the title Homo Distractous. I have managed to do everything BUT study, including
1. Getting caught up on all the episodes of my favorite television series--Gossip Girl, 90210, Grey's Anatomy, and Desperate Housewives. I've also decided that this week is far better than the other 51 out of the year to start on new series.
2. Emailing all the relatives with updates on my life.
3. Refreshing my gmail every minute.
4. Gchatting with anyone and everyone online.
5. Checking my facebook.
6. Checking my twitter.
7. Starting this blog.
8. Balancing my checkbook.
9. Sleeping at least nine hours at night, and two hour naps everday.
10. Internet stalking people I've met once--both through facebook and Google searches.
11. Looking through ultimate photo albums that date back more than five years.
12. Harassing/wrestling my roommate.
You name it and I've probably done it! Well, everything except study that is.
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