Was having a bit of a bad start to the day. Isabella woke me up at 5:20ish this morning. Kept me awake for more than an hour. Decided I was going to get a Java Chip Frappuccino this afternoon. Also wanted to pick up some cell phone lanyards, on which I can eventually hang dangly (sp.?), pretty things.
Totally energized and excited after the caffeine shot. Probably will regret it as I attempt to sleep tonight. However, I was in greater spirits after enjoying the drink.
Didn't get any torrential rains from Hurricane Dean, not really. Had a bit of rain mid-afternoon. That's it.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Monday, July 09, 2007
Why do non-handicapped people use bathroom stalls for the handicapped?
That's a bit of a rhetorical question. I suppose it's one of my pet-peeves, especially down here in the Valley. Are these people going to let those that are physically handicapped use the stalls when they need to go? Geez guys.
Lots of rudeness down here in Texico. People place shopping carts behind other vehicles so they can be lazy and not return the carts to a nearby stand. Cars don't yield to pedestrians in pedestrian zones. Four to six cars continue after the light's already turned red. Drivers continually cut others, that have the right of way, off. Students park in the faculty and staff lots, even when there aren't enough spaces for faculty and staff. Manners people!
Lots of rudeness down here in Texico. People place shopping carts behind other vehicles so they can be lazy and not return the carts to a nearby stand. Cars don't yield to pedestrians in pedestrian zones. Four to six cars continue after the light's already turned red. Drivers continually cut others, that have the right of way, off. Students park in the faculty and staff lots, even when there aren't enough spaces for faculty and staff. Manners people!
Friday, July 06, 2007
Am I going to get this job or not?!
No new news on that potential job yet. Very disappointing. When I received an e-mail this past Monday, the person with whom I was corresponding said that he would let me know one way or another within a couple days. Folks, the last time I checked, a couple means "two," but even understanding it in a more liberal fashion, it's been more than a few days. If I am going to be rejected, I'd rather be told now, not later. If the news is good, I need to know when to pack my bags for a short visit. THE SUSPENSE IS KILLING ME!
Thursday, July 05, 2007
"Alias," the Complete First Season, is only $46
Manda & Johnny have gotten us hooked on "Alias." We watched the pilot episode, the very first show in the first season, yesterday night. I've been trying to figure out how we're going to watch the rest of it. Manda & Johnny may be moving any day now, so we can't just borrow their copy of the first season. Manda suggested renting it, but usually video stores won't let you rent out the entire first season for four or five bucks. You only get one or two discs at a time. So, I was entertaining the possibility of buying the first season . . . until I looked at the cost. The cheapest price I found, for a new copy, is on Amazon.com for a whopping $46. Geesh.
Friday, June 29, 2007
200 questions
Took this from Becky, my sister-in-law:
200. My Middle Name Is:
199. I was born:
September 16, 1975.
198. I am:
tired and procrastinating. i need to go to sleep.
197. My cell phone is:
charging.
196. My eye color is:
brown.
195. My shoe size is:
can't remember - 7 to 7.5, i think.
194. My ringtone is:
boring cingular tone.
193. My height is:
5'4".
192. I am allergic to
just about anything that moves in south texas - pollen, dust, mold, and mildly to dogs and cats.
190. I live in:
the united states of america. alright, in south texas, which is almost a country of its own.
189. The last book I read:
"a heart like his" and 1kings.
188. My bed is:
quite comfortable and cozy.
187. Are you happy with your life?
define "happy."
186. Last person to send you a text message:
richard, before i got rid of text-messaging.
185. Ever smoked a cigarette:
yes.
184. AIM or MSN or Yahoo:
Yahoo!
183. Do you email:
like crazy.
182. How is the weather today:
extremely hot and humid.
181. Do you have your wisdom teeth:
yes, but not sure how wise i am.
180. Ever been to Disney Land:
just Disney World.
179. My favorite holiday is:
Christmas.
178. The perfect kiss:
kind of nosy, if you ask me. french kissing the man of my dreams. hey, i'm married to him.
177. The last three cds I bought:
i haven't bought any in a long time. probably a yo yo ma c.d.
176. Last song that made you cry:
can't recall.
175. Who is your favorite Cuz?
dunno.
174. Who is your favorite road trip bud?
Troy, because the last time we took a major road trip, I got to sleep most of the way.
173. Who are you IMin right now?
no one.
172. Who's the last myspace page you looked at?
Israel.
171. If you could have a baby at the same time as someone else, who would it be?
my sister - wait that happened! christine or manda.
170. What did you do yesterday?
taught a class, and a couple of guys came over to jam.
DO YOU BELIEVE IN:
142. Love at first sight?
maybe.
141. Luck?
no.
140. Fate?
not really.
139. God?
totally.
138. Aliens?
nope.
137. Heaven?
definitely.
136. Hell?
yup.
135. Ghosts?
probably.
134. Horoscopes?
no, but they're fun to read.
133. Soul mates?
open to the possibility.
WHICH IS BETTER:
129. Hugs or Kisses?
can't pick between the two; they're both great.
127. Phone or Online?
phone.
126. Red Heads or Black Hair?
does anyone, besides elvira, genuinely have black hair?!
125. Blondes or Brunettes?
how does one judge that?
124. Hot or Cold?
cold.
123. Summer or winter?
depends on the location. here is south texas? winter!
122. Sun or Rain?
depends. in general, sun.
121. Chocolate or Vanilla?
chocolate, definitely chocolate.
120. Night or Morning?
night.
119. Oranges or Apples?
depends.
118. Curly or straight hair?
curly.
LAST TIME I:
101. Saw someone I hadn't seen in a while?
can't remember.
100. Cried in front of someone:
a few days ago.
99. Grew:
when I was pregnant with isabella.
90. Who is the ditsiest person you know:
can't think of anyone.
89. Who makes you laugh the most:
isabella.
87. The last movie you saw:
bruce almighty.
82. The thing I don't understand:
too much from which to choose.
80. The most unsatisfactory answer I've ever received:
"just because" or "we'll see"
79. The things I plan on doing this summer is:
finish teaching a class, do some research and writing, spend loads of time with Troy and Isabella.
74. The thing I'm looking forward to most:
getting a tenure track job and settling down.
73. The thing I'm not looking forward to doing:
trying to get published.
72. Today:
not much to write home about.
71. This summer:
fabulous, i guess. i'm losing track of what i'm supposed to be answering.
70. This week:
hungry a lot and feeling stressed.
62. The person who knows the most about me:
christine, karen, manda, abirami.
61. The person who can read me the best is:
not sure.
60. The most difficult thing to do is:
say goodbye.
54. First time you had a crush:
not sure, fourth or fifth grade?
52. Last time someone said what you were thinking:
awhile back.
51. What is your dream job:
actress / singer in a broadway musical.
49. First job:
babysitting.
46. I hope:
i can make a difference in the world and truly bring glory to God.
45. The best smell in the world is:
my baby. roses. amarige de givenchy perfume.
44. The person that makes me cry the most:
35. Florida or Hawaii:
Hawaii. oh, for sure, Hawaii!
33. My favorite piece of clothing:
a polo shirt.
32. My favorite sport is:
to watch or to play? to play - tennis. to watch - gymnastics.
30. My friends are:
in great numbers and everywhere.
29. My computer:
is keeping me from going to bed.
28. The school I go to:
I'm done unless I'm going to do more post-graduate work.
22. The all-time best movie is:
21. The all-time best thing in the world is:
The fact that God loves me, loves all of us, more than I could ever possibly love my own child.
20. Last thing you ate:
Chicken and vegetables (zucchini, potatoes, carrots, corn, tomatoes, etc.) soup with elbow macaroni.
19. The most annoying thing ever is:
people being pretentious.
18. The most annoying person you know is:
jeesh.
17. I lose all respect for people who:
lie, cheat, treat their family poorly; i totally agree.
16. The movies I have cried at are:
too many to list this late at night.
15. Last phone call:
abirami (abby).
14. TV shows you watch:
Smallville, Lost, Heroes, Ugly Betty, The Apprentice.
13. Last friend you hung out with:
Junko.
12. I want to be:
happy and successful - sounds good at the moment.
11. The worst pain I ever felt:
which sort of pain are we talking about? finding out i had to get an emergency c-section. the gas pain after surgery; that was almost just as bad as the intense contractions that made me cry over and over again.
9. My room is:
my place of rest and sleep.
8. My favorite celebrity is:
not sure at the moment.
7. My top person on MySpace:
i don't rank on myspace.
6. My favorite color is:
purple.
5. My weakness is:
just one?
3. Who broke your heart:
geez.
2. Things that make you feel great are:
my daughter, my family, my friends, singing, shopping, many more things.
1. Met anyone you love this week:
met for the first time? don't understand the question.
200. My Middle Name Is:
199. I was born:
September 16, 1975.
198. I am:
tired and procrastinating. i need to go to sleep.
197. My cell phone is:
charging.
196. My eye color is:
brown.
195. My shoe size is:
can't remember - 7 to 7.5, i think.
194. My ringtone is:
boring cingular tone.
193. My height is:
5'4".
192. I am allergic to
just about anything that moves in south texas - pollen, dust, mold, and mildly to dogs and cats.
190. I live in:
the united states of america. alright, in south texas, which is almost a country of its own.
189. The last book I read:
"a heart like his" and 1kings.
188. My bed is:
quite comfortable and cozy.
187. Are you happy with your life?
define "happy."
186. Last person to send you a text message:
richard, before i got rid of text-messaging.
185. Ever smoked a cigarette:
yes.
184. AIM or MSN or Yahoo:
Yahoo!
183. Do you email:
like crazy.
182. How is the weather today:
extremely hot and humid.
181. Do you have your wisdom teeth:
yes, but not sure how wise i am.
180. Ever been to Disney Land:
just Disney World.
179. My favorite holiday is:
Christmas.
178. The perfect kiss:
kind of nosy, if you ask me. french kissing the man of my dreams. hey, i'm married to him.
177. The last three cds I bought:
i haven't bought any in a long time. probably a yo yo ma c.d.
176. Last song that made you cry:
can't recall.
175. Who is your favorite Cuz?
dunno.
174. Who is your favorite road trip bud?
Troy, because the last time we took a major road trip, I got to sleep most of the way.
173. Who are you IMin right now?
no one.
172. Who's the last myspace page you looked at?
Israel.
171. If you could have a baby at the same time as someone else, who would it be?
my sister - wait that happened! christine or manda.
170. What did you do yesterday?
taught a class, and a couple of guys came over to jam.
DO YOU BELIEVE IN:
142. Love at first sight?
maybe.
141. Luck?
no.
140. Fate?
not really.
139. God?
totally.
138. Aliens?
nope.
137. Heaven?
definitely.
136. Hell?
yup.
135. Ghosts?
probably.
134. Horoscopes?
no, but they're fun to read.
133. Soul mates?
open to the possibility.
WHICH IS BETTER:
129. Hugs or Kisses?
can't pick between the two; they're both great.
127. Phone or Online?
phone.
126. Red Heads or Black Hair?
does anyone, besides elvira, genuinely have black hair?!
125. Blondes or Brunettes?
how does one judge that?
124. Hot or Cold?
cold.
123. Summer or winter?
depends on the location. here is south texas? winter!
122. Sun or Rain?
depends. in general, sun.
121. Chocolate or Vanilla?
chocolate, definitely chocolate.
120. Night or Morning?
night.
119. Oranges or Apples?
depends.
118. Curly or straight hair?
curly.
LAST TIME I:
101. Saw someone I hadn't seen in a while?
can't remember.
100. Cried in front of someone:
a few days ago.
99. Grew:
when I was pregnant with isabella.
90. Who is the ditsiest person you know:
can't think of anyone.
89. Who makes you laugh the most:
isabella.
87. The last movie you saw:
bruce almighty.
82. The thing I don't understand:
too much from which to choose.
80. The most unsatisfactory answer I've ever received:
"just because" or "we'll see"
79. The things I plan on doing this summer is:
finish teaching a class, do some research and writing, spend loads of time with Troy and Isabella.
74. The thing I'm looking forward to most:
getting a tenure track job and settling down.
73. The thing I'm not looking forward to doing:
trying to get published.
72. Today:
not much to write home about.
71. This summer:
fabulous, i guess. i'm losing track of what i'm supposed to be answering.
70. This week:
hungry a lot and feeling stressed.
62. The person who knows the most about me:
christine, karen, manda, abirami.
61. The person who can read me the best is:
not sure.
60. The most difficult thing to do is:
say goodbye.
54. First time you had a crush:
not sure, fourth or fifth grade?
52. Last time someone said what you were thinking:
awhile back.
51. What is your dream job:
actress / singer in a broadway musical.
49. First job:
babysitting.
46. I hope:
i can make a difference in the world and truly bring glory to God.
45. The best smell in the world is:
my baby. roses. amarige de givenchy perfume.
44. The person that makes me cry the most:
35. Florida or Hawaii:
Hawaii. oh, for sure, Hawaii!
33. My favorite piece of clothing:
a polo shirt.
32. My favorite sport is:
to watch or to play? to play - tennis. to watch - gymnastics.
30. My friends are:
in great numbers and everywhere.
29. My computer:
is keeping me from going to bed.
28. The school I go to:
I'm done unless I'm going to do more post-graduate work.
22. The all-time best movie is:
21. The all-time best thing in the world is:
The fact that God loves me, loves all of us, more than I could ever possibly love my own child.
20. Last thing you ate:
Chicken and vegetables (zucchini, potatoes, carrots, corn, tomatoes, etc.) soup with elbow macaroni.
19. The most annoying thing ever is:
people being pretentious.
18. The most annoying person you know is:
jeesh.
17. I lose all respect for people who:
lie, cheat, treat their family poorly; i totally agree.
16. The movies I have cried at are:
too many to list this late at night.
15. Last phone call:
abirami (abby).
14. TV shows you watch:
Smallville, Lost, Heroes, Ugly Betty, The Apprentice.
13. Last friend you hung out with:
Junko.
12. I want to be:
happy and successful - sounds good at the moment.
11. The worst pain I ever felt:
which sort of pain are we talking about? finding out i had to get an emergency c-section. the gas pain after surgery; that was almost just as bad as the intense contractions that made me cry over and over again.
9. My room is:
my place of rest and sleep.
8. My favorite celebrity is:
not sure at the moment.
7. My top person on MySpace:
i don't rank on myspace.
6. My favorite color is:
purple.
5. My weakness is:
just one?
3. Who broke your heart:
geez.
2. Things that make you feel great are:
my daughter, my family, my friends, singing, shopping, many more things.
1. Met anyone you love this week:
met for the first time? don't understand the question.
Sunday, June 24, 2007
I'm an emotional wreck, and I'm not sure what excuse I can use for the hormonal roller coaster ride
I'm not pregnant, and I'm not PMSing, yet I'm an emotional wreck. Ready to cry at the drop of hat. Saturday, Troy, Isabella, and I went to a little friend's 1 year old birthday party. Don't even remember what happened, but some little thing nearly moved me to tears. Perhaps two of the babies had a bonding moment. But, I'm ready to cry in a not-so-good way. I get frustrated easily. My husband doesn't do things a certain way, and I think he's trying to purposefully offend me. He's not, though. I'm the one that's messed up.
Friday, June 22, 2007
Stole this off of Manda, yup, I did
| You Are 68% Real |
 You know who you are, and you're pretty darn comfortable with yourself. Like everyone, you struggle with the parts of yourself that aren't so great... But you're good at accepting who you are and not dwelling on your faults. As a result, you're confident, optimistic, and very real. |
Monday, June 11, 2007
Why is it that I have to keep learning the same lessons over and over again?
The lesson I most recently relearned was, DON'T DRINK COFFEE AFTER 3 or 4 PM or I will toss and turn all night long! We had to be at church at 7:30 AM to see if we could get the sound system to behave. It's still not, by the way. Most of the time, people in the congregation can't hear the vocalists.
I was so tired after church yesterday, from getting up so early. And Isabella didn't let me take a nap. I tried so hard to get her to sleep. The milk coma thing didn't work. I nursed her on both sides multiple times. Yup, I was THAT desperate. She was high energy.
We had to go back to church at 5 pm for music worship team practice. So, I got a Starbucks Frappucino. I showed some restraint. I got the smallest size. Didn't finish the drink until about 7 pm. All night long, I was wired! Wasn't able to fall asleep until sometime between 2:30 and 3 AM. Troy said I tossed and turned all night.
Now, I'm completely out of sorts, from not having had enough sleep, and I'm depressed. I WANT A DECENT JOB, where we're treated well. But, getting tenure-track positions means getting publications. My husband is brilliant. I'm not-so-brilliant. How do I do this?
I was so tired after church yesterday, from getting up so early. And Isabella didn't let me take a nap. I tried so hard to get her to sleep. The milk coma thing didn't work. I nursed her on both sides multiple times. Yup, I was THAT desperate. She was high energy.
We had to go back to church at 5 pm for music worship team practice. So, I got a Starbucks Frappucino. I showed some restraint. I got the smallest size. Didn't finish the drink until about 7 pm. All night long, I was wired! Wasn't able to fall asleep until sometime between 2:30 and 3 AM. Troy said I tossed and turned all night.
Now, I'm completely out of sorts, from not having had enough sleep, and I'm depressed. I WANT A DECENT JOB, where we're treated well. But, getting tenure-track positions means getting publications. My husband is brilliant. I'm not-so-brilliant. How do I do this?
Saturday, June 02, 2007
Not really
Stole this from Manda, ofcourse.
| You Are 16% Texas |
 Damn Yankee! You think the sun comes up just to hear you crow. |
Friday, June 01, 2007
This is just plain unacceptable
I checked our bank account online this morning, to see what sort of funds the university has deposited into our account. To say the least, I am very, VERY disappointed. Only one direct deposit was made. That means, I haven't been paid yet again. In fact, I haven't been paid since March. Do you know how many months that is? Four months, folks; count them. FOUR MONTHS!
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Friends Survey
Two people sent me variations of this survey, so I'm filling it out. My sister-in-law, Becky, and one of my undergraduate advisors, Prof. Tom Buford, sent this my way.
Friends Survey
Hope I receive it back from you. Read through the comments below about
your friend and then make sure you read the instructions at the bottom.
Have fun!
1. What time is it? 11:05 PM.
2. What's your full name? Lily Chang.
3. What are you most afraid of? Living a life that doesn't glorify God.
4. What is the most recent movie that you have seen in a Theater? Spiderman III.
5. Place of birth? Knoxville, TN.
6. Favorite food? sushi.
7. What's your natural hair color? dark brown.
8. Ever been to Alaska? no.
9. Ever been toilet paper rolling? can't remember; don't think so.
10. Love someone so much it made you cry? most definitely.
11. Been in a car accident? Yes.
12. Croutons or bacon bits? croutons, I suppose.
13. Favorite day of the week? Saturday.
14. Favorite restaurant? not sure at the moment.
15. Favorite Flower? whatever is blooming. Well, perhaps roses, lilies, okay, whatever's blooming.
16. Favorite sport to watch? tennis.
17. Favorite drink? gingerale.
18. Favorite ice cream? mint chocolate chip.
19. Disney or Warner Brothers? hmmm? How about both?
20. Ever been on a ship? Does a boat count?
21. What color is your bedroom carpet? Brown, but we're renting.
22. How many times did you fail your driver's test? none.
23. Before this one, from whom did you get your last e-mail? not sure.
24. What do you do when you are bored? my life's too busy to be boring.
25. Bedtime? before midnight is my hope.
26. Who will respond to this e-mail the quickest? I'm not sending it by e-mail, but my guess is Manda will respond the quickest.
27. Who is the person you sent this to that is least likely to respond? Momma (Karen Nunley) .
28. Who is the person that you are most curious to see their responses? ALL OF THEM.
29. Favorite TV shows? Lost. Dancing with the Stars. The Apprentice. Ugly Betty.
30. Last person you went to dinner with? My husband. We went on a date tonight, without our daughter. Whoo hoo!
31. What are you doing right now besides being on the computer? Contemplating sleep.
32. What are your favorite colors? purple. red is my power color to wear, and hence, a favorite.
33. How many tattoos do you have? none.
34. How many pets do you have? one, a goldfish.
35. Which came first, the chicken or the egg? the chicken.
36. What do you want to do before you die? help people live better lives in this world, truly bring glory to the Lord.
37. Have you ever been to Hawaii? YES!
38. Have you been to countries outside the U.S.? Yup.
39. How many people are you sending this e-mail to? No one, I'm posting it on one of my blogs.
40. Time this survey ended? 11:17 PM.
Monday, May 07, 2007
This nagging feeling that I accidentally did something bad while cleaning out our office
I cleaned out our office at school. Work still isn't done, but we're two trashcans less trash.
Isabella and I dropped Troy off at school just moments ago. He said he left the final exams in our office. UH OH! I hope he wasn't precise in his utterance. I'm hoping he left them in his mailbox at the department. Otherwise, I'm not sure whether I threw them away! Yikes. And he has two finals to give today. I am feeling so bad and I'm probably in trouble. Snap!
Isabella and I dropped Troy off at school just moments ago. He said he left the final exams in our office. UH OH! I hope he wasn't precise in his utterance. I'm hoping he left them in his mailbox at the department. Otherwise, I'm not sure whether I threw them away! Yikes. And he has two finals to give today. I am feeling so bad and I'm probably in trouble. Snap!
Sunday, May 06, 2007
I'm spending 23 years in prison!!
I stole this from my sister-in-law, Becky.
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This is The Guilty Game. Next to the questions, put your answers as either guilty or innocent. Guilty if you have, innocent if you haven't. The number of guilties you have, is the number of years in prison you are sentenced to. Re-post with a headline stating how many years in prison you have....
1. Dated outside your race?
Guilty.
2. Given a hickey?
Guilty.
3. Dated your best friend?
Innocent.
4. Sung in the shower?
Guilty.
5. Spit in someone's drink?
Innocent.
6. Dumped someone?
Guilty.
7. Been dumped?
Innocent.
8. Opened your christmas presents early?
Guilty!
9. Lied to a friend?
Guilty.
10. Seen "The Goonies" more than 10 times?
Innocent.
11. Played a Computer game for more than 5 hours?
Guilty.
12. Ran through the sprinklers naked?
Innocent.
13. Ate food that fell on the floor?
Guilty.
14. Went outside naked?
Innocent.
15. Flashed somebody?
Guilty.
16. Mooned somebody?
Innocent.
17. Been on stage?
Guilty.
18. Made someone cry?
Guilty.
19. Been in a parade?
Innocent.
20. Been in a school play?
Guilty.
21. Drank beer/alcohol?
Guilty.
22. Gotten detention?
Innocent.
23. Been on a plane?
Guilty.
25. Broken into a house?
Innocent. We locked ourselves out of our home on at least three occasions and couldn't get into our home!
26. Gotten a tattoo?
Innocent.
27. Gotten piercings?
Innocent.
29. Gotten into a shouting match?
Guilty
30. Been skinny dipping?
Innocent.
31. Spun yourself in circles to get dizzy on purpose?
Guilty.
32. Laughed so hard it hurt?
Guilty.
33. Tripped on your own feet?
Guilty.
34. Cried yourself to sleep?
Guilty.
35. Cried in public?
Guilty.
36. Thrown up in public?
Innocent.
38. Lied to your parents?
Guilty.
39. Skipped class?
Guilty.
40. Cried so hard you threw up?
Innocent.
41. Had more than one REAL bf/gfs?
Guilty.
Now put the number of guilty as years in prison life.
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This is The Guilty Game. Next to the questions, put your answers as either guilty or innocent. Guilty if you have, innocent if you haven't. The number of guilties you have, is the number of years in prison you are sentenced to. Re-post with a headline stating how many years in prison you have....
1. Dated outside your race?
Guilty.
2. Given a hickey?
Guilty.
3. Dated your best friend?
Innocent.
4. Sung in the shower?
Guilty.
5. Spit in someone's drink?
Innocent.
6. Dumped someone?
Guilty.
7. Been dumped?
Innocent.
8. Opened your christmas presents early?
Guilty!
9. Lied to a friend?
Guilty.
10. Seen "The Goonies" more than 10 times?
Innocent.
11. Played a Computer game for more than 5 hours?
Guilty.
12. Ran through the sprinklers naked?
Innocent.
13. Ate food that fell on the floor?
Guilty.
14. Went outside naked?
Innocent.
15. Flashed somebody?
Guilty.
16. Mooned somebody?
Innocent.
17. Been on stage?
Guilty.
18. Made someone cry?
Guilty.
19. Been in a parade?
Innocent.
20. Been in a school play?
Guilty.
21. Drank beer/alcohol?
Guilty.
22. Gotten detention?
Innocent.
23. Been on a plane?
Guilty.
25. Broken into a house?
Innocent. We locked ourselves out of our home on at least three occasions and couldn't get into our home!
26. Gotten a tattoo?
Innocent.
27. Gotten piercings?
Innocent.
29. Gotten into a shouting match?
Guilty
30. Been skinny dipping?
Innocent.
31. Spun yourself in circles to get dizzy on purpose?
Guilty.
32. Laughed so hard it hurt?
Guilty.
33. Tripped on your own feet?
Guilty.
34. Cried yourself to sleep?
Guilty.
35. Cried in public?
Guilty.
36. Thrown up in public?
Innocent.
38. Lied to your parents?
Guilty.
39. Skipped class?
Guilty.
40. Cried so hard you threw up?
Innocent.
41. Had more than one REAL bf/gfs?
Guilty.
Now put the number of guilty as years in prison life.
Friday, May 04, 2007
Still no paycheck from the university
They didn't pay me this month, May, either. Is this legal? The last time I received a paycheck was in February. No paychecks for March, April, or May. What's wrong with these people? The departmental chair working fast and furiously to try and help us out.
Interestingly, I was offered teaching one class Summer Session I. I took it. Will last 5 weeks. Will be teaching Intro. to Logic five days a week an hour and a half each class.
Interestingly, I was offered teaching one class Summer Session I. I took it. Will last 5 weeks. Will be teaching Intro. to Logic five days a week an hour and a half each class.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
I'm having one of those days
I don't know why I've been thinking about this lately, but I've been thinking that people won't remember me a generation after I die. In fact, my remembrance probably won't last even that long. I'm not trying to be vain or claim that I'm some sort of super important person, but it's a bit sobering and depressing to contemplate how insignificant my existence really is. I know, I know, our focus should be on God and glorifying God. I'm working on that.
To add more grimness to the bag, I don't think that I've done much with my life thus far. That's all I'm going to say for now.
To add more grimness to the bag, I don't think that I've done much with my life thus far. That's all I'm going to say for now.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
100 Nosy Questions
I'm following Manda's lead here.
| Name: | Lily |
| Age: | 25, or that's what I'm telling my students lately |
| Month of birth: | Spetember |
| Any Siblings?: | 1 older sister, Tenny |
| Parents still married?: | yes |
| Occupation: | Lecturer |
| Do you like your job?: | most of the time |
| Any pets?: | 1 goldfish, but I haven't entirely recovered from the relatively recent death of my cat of 17 years |
| Hair color: | dark brown |
| Eye color: | brown |
| Shoe size: | 7 to 7 1/2 |
| Any Tattoos?: | no |
| Any Piercings?: | no |
| Current mood: | hot |
| Current wardobe choice: | wardrobe choice? what option(s) will cool me down the fastest? |
| What are you listening to?: | Isabella making noises and Memoirs of a Geisha |
| Who did you last speak with on the phone?: | Abirami |
| What do you currently smell like?: | lasagna |
| Last.... | |
| Movie you watched: | Memoirs of a Geisha |
| Magazine you looked at: | Parents magazine |
| Thing you ate: | The shrimp fried rice I made a few days ago |
| Book you read: | Louis Pojman's Philosophy: The Pursuit of Wisdom |
| T.v. show you watched: | Lost |
| Time you cried: | when a pregnant student was crying in my office not two weeks ago |
| Took a shower: | around midnight |
| Got a real letter (a.k.a Snail Mail): | do greeting cards count? if so, easter |
| Ate at a restaurant (not fast food): | not recently, that's for sure. when? someone help me. can't remember |
| CD you bought: | haven't purchased a CD in at least a year |
| What is/was.... | |
| The best thing to happen to you today?: | Laughing about a person who requested brown rice in a restaurant because it's more healthy and got instead riced that had been browned |
| Your most prized possession: | These don't count as "possessions" per se, but um, don't make me pick between my daughter and my husband. they're both super important. Most prized possession? Probably my camera |
| Your first vehicle: | A used Audi |
| Your current vehicle: | 1993 Toyota Camry |
| Your favorite quote: | One I can remember is: "The unexamined life is not worth living." |
| You bedtime (on average): | midnight |
| Your best trait/characteristic: | empathy |
| Your worst trait/characteristic: | my desire for order |
| Do You.... | |
| Store things under your bed: | no, not enough room |
| Daydream: | who doesn't? |
| Have a computer at home: | dumb question; ofcourse we do |
| Live in the city, suburbs or country: | the Valley? hee (I'm stealing Manda's answer) |
| Live in a home, apartment, duples or mobile home: | duplex |
| Own a cell phone: | yes |
| Have a good luck charm: | nope |
| Collect anything: | I'm drawing a blank at the moment |
| Attend high school or college: | I've attended both and graduate school |
| Make good grades: | What constitutes good grades? |
| Have You Ever.... | |
| Had a surgery?: | an emergency C-section; a bit of a bummer |
| Had teeth pulled?: | nope |
| Broke the law intentionally: | yes, speeding. |
| Ran away from home?: | no |
| Broke a bone?: | don't think so |
| Cheated on a test/exam: | no |
| Had a friend pass away: | yes |
| Been issued a citation/traffic ticket: | not yet |
| Been in an auto accident: | yes |
| Lied to someone: | yes |
| Been lied to: | yes |
| Your Favorite.... | |
| Place to be: | I hate having my night dreams before interrupted and usually want to see what happens |
| Place to visit: | dunno |
| Place to chill: | on my bed |
| Non-Alcoholic drink: | ginger ale |
| Alcoholic drink: | port |
| Type of food: | japanese or taiwanese |
| Meal/Food dish: | sushi, hot & sour soup, king crab legs |
| Dessert: | not sure - maybe marble slab or cold stone's ice cream |
| Shampoo & Conditioner: | Back to Basics shampoo and conditioner |
| Toothpaste: | Crest |
| Salad dressing: | Italian |
| Ice cream: | mint chocolate chip |
| Fast food establishment: | Chick-fil-A |
| Color: | purple |
| Season: | I'm torn between spring and fall |
| Holiday: | Christmas |
| Perfume/Cologne: | Amarige de Givenchy |
| Video Game: | n/a |
| T.V. show: | LOST, Smallville, The Apprentice |
| Smells: | my baby, Amarige de Givenchy, good food |
| Article of clothing: | I don't have one at the moment |
| Book: | The Count of Monte Cristo |
| Children's Book: | The Secret Garden |
| Candy: | Godiva chocolate |
| Car: | I'm thinking practically (I mean long-lasting) at the moment - a Toyota Camry or a Lexus |
| Do You Believe.... | |
| In Karma: | nope, but I do believe that what goes around comes around - ditto with Manda |
| In God: | without a doubt |
| In Heaven & Hell: | both |
| That aliens exist (extraterrestrial variety, not illegal aliens): | how else did the Pyramids and the Great Wall of China get huh? |
| That ghosts exist: | don't think so |
| In horoscopes: | no, but they're still fun to read; again - agree with Manda here |
| In others you know (family, friends, co-workers etc): | all the time |
| In yourself: | some of the time |
| Your Opinion.... | |
| On the death penalty: | It costs more money to keep those guys on death row than to put them away for life so why not let them tarry a little longer before they meet their Maker? Again, I'm in accord with Manda's answer. |
| On reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in schools: | Yes, we are in America after all. Why not? |
| On homosexuals in the military: | What does sexual orientation have to do with fighting? Nothing. Let whomever desires to serve on behalf of our country serve! |
| The war in the Middle East: | Desperate times call for desperate measures. Yup, I agree, Manda |
| Schwarzeneggar...Governor or Terminator: | That's a false dilemma |
| Current gas/fuel prices: | Way too expensive; I'm still dreaming about when it was below $1 a gallon and hoping it will drop back down some day. I know, fat chance. |
Monday, April 23, 2007
Adult A.D.D., isn't this the truth?
I've seen this before, but this time around, my sister-in-law, Becky, sent this to me. So sad (and so funny) but true.
RECENTLY, I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A. A . A . D . D . - Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder. This is how it manifests itself:
I decided to water my garden.
As I turn on the hose in the driveway, I looked over at my car and decided mycar needs washing.
As I started toward the garage, I noticed that there is mail on the porch tablethat I brought up from the mail box earlier.
I decide to go through the mail before I wash the car.
I lay my car keys down on the table, put the junk mail in the garbage can underthe table, and notice that the can is full.
So I decide to put the bills back on the table and take out the garbage first.
But then I think, since I'm going to be near the mailbox when I take out thegarbage anyway, I may as well pay the bills first.
I take my check book off the table, and see that there is only 1 check left. Myextra checks are in my desk in the study, so I go inside the house to my deskwhere I find a can of Coke that I had been drinking.
I'm going to look for my checks, but first I need to push the coke aside sothat I don't accidentally knock it over. I see that the coke is getting warm,and I decide I should put it in the refrigerator to keep it cold.
As I head toward the kitchen with the Coke, a vase of flowers on the countercatches my eye-- they need to be watered.
I set the Coke down on the counter, and I discover my reading glasses that I'vebeen searching for all morning. Then I decide I better put them back on mydesk, but first I'm going to water the flowers.
I set the glasses back down on the counter, fill a container with water andsuddenly I spot the TV remote. Someone left it on the kitchen table. I realizethat tonight when we go to watch TV, I will be looking for the remote, but Iwon't remember that it's on the table, so I decide to put it back in the denwhere it belongs, but first I'll water the flowers.
I pour some water in the flowers, but quite a bit of it spilled on the floor.So, I set the remote back on the table, get some towels and wipe up the spill,then, I head down the hall trying to remember what I was planning to do.
At the end of the day:
----the car isn't washed,
----the bills aren't paid,
----there is a warm can of Coke sitting on the counter,
----the flowers don't have enough water,
----there is still only 1 check in my checkbook,
----I can't find the remote,
----I can't find my glasses,
----and I don't remember what in the word I did with the car keys!
Then, when I try to figure out why nothing got done today, I'm really baffled,because I know I was busy all day long, and I'm really tired.
I realize this is a serious problem, and I'll try to get some help for it, butfirst I'll check my e-mail.
Do me a favor, will you? Forward this message to everyone you know, because Idon't remember to whom it has been sent.
Don't laugh-- if this isn't you yet, your day is coming!!!
Growing older is mandatory.
Growing up is optional.
Laughing at yourself is therapeutic.
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Out of the mouths of children
A good friend forwarded this to me. Great for lightening one's heart for the day:
PRAYERS:
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER ASKED, "NOW, JOHNNY, TELL ME, DO YOU SAY PRAYERS BEFORE EATING?""NO SIR," HE REPLIED, "WE DON'T HAVE TO, MY MOM IS A GOOD COOK!"
CLIMB THE WALLS:
"OH, I SURE AM HAPPY TO SEE YOU," THE LITTLE BOY SAID TO HIS GRANDMOTHER ON HIS MOTHER'S SIDE. "NOW MAYBE DADDY WILL DO THE TRICK HE HAS BEEN PROMISING US."
THE GRANDMOTHER WAS CURIOUS. "WHAT TRICK IS THAT?" SHE ASKED.
"I HEARD HIM TELL MOMMY THAT HE WOULD CLIMB THE WALLS IF YOU CAME TO VISIT," THE LITTLE BOY ANSWERED.
THE MOOD RING:
MY HUSBAND BOUGHT ME A MOOD RING THE OTHER DAY. WHEN I'M IN A GOOD MOOD IT TURNS GREEN. WHEN I'M IN A BAD MOOD, IT LEAVES A RED MARK ON HIS FOREHEAD.
.
THE WATER PISTOL:
WHEN MY THREE-YEAR-OLD SON OPENED THE BIRTHDAY GIFT FROM HIS GRANDMOTHER, HE DISCOVERED A WATER PISTOL.. HE SQUEALED WITH DELIGHT AND HEADED FOR THE NEAREST SINK.
I WAS NOT SO PLEASED. I TURNED TO MOM AND SAID, "I'M SURPRISED AT YOU. DON'T YOU REMEMBER HOW WE USED TO DRIVE YOU CRAZY WITH WATER GUNS?"
MOM SMILED AND THEN REPLIED..... "I REMEMBER!!"
A new teacher was trying to make use of her psychology courses. She started her class by saying, "Everyone who thinks they're stupid, stand up!"
After a few seconds, Little Davie stood up. The teacher said, "Do you think you're stupid, Little Davie?"
"No, ma'am, but I hate to see you standing there all by yourself!"
Little Davie watched, fascinated, as his mother smoothed cold cream on her face.
"Why do you do that, mommy?" he asked.
"To make myself beautiful," said his mother, who then began removing the cream with a tissue.
"What's the matter?" asked Little Davie. "Giving up?"
GRANDMA'S AGE:
LITTLE JOHNNY ASKED HIS GRANDMA! HOW OLD SHE WAS.
GRANDMA ANSWERED, "39 AND HOLDING."
JOHNNY THOUGHT FOR A MOMENT, AND THEN SAID, "AND HOW OLD WOULD YOU BE IF YOU LET GO?"
LIFE AFTER DEATH :
"DO YOU BELIEVE IN LIFE AFTER DEATH?" THE BOSS ASKED ONE OF HIS EMPLOYEES.
"YES, SIR," THE NEW EMPLOYEE REPLIED.
"WELL, THEN, THAT MAKES EVERYTHING JUST FINE," THE BOSS WENT ON. "AFTER YOU LEFT EARLY YESTERDAY TO GO TO YOUR GRANDMOTHER'S FUNERAL, SHE STOPPED IN TO SEE YOU!
PALM SUNDAY:
IT WAS PALM SUNDAY AND, BECAUSE OF A SORE THROAT, FIVE-YEAR-OLD JOHNNY STAYED HOME FROM CHURCH WITH A SITTER. WHEN THE FAMILY RETURNED HOME, THEY WERE CARRYING SEVERAL PALM BRANCHES. THE BOY ASKED WHAT THEY WERE FOR. "PEOPLE HELD THEM OVER JESUS' HEAD AS HE WALKED BY."
"WOULDN'T YOU KNOW IT," THE BOY FUMED, "THE ONE SUNDAY I DON'T GO, HE SHOWS UP!"
CHILDREN'S SERMON:
ONE EASTER SUNDAY MORNING AS THE MINISTER WAS PREACHING THE CHILDREN'S SERMON, HE REACHED INTO HIS BAG OF PROPS AND PULLED OUT AN EGG. HE POINTED AT THE EGG AND ASKED THE CHILDREN, "WHAT'S IN HERE?" "I KNOW!" A LITTLE BOY EXCLAIMED. "PANTYHOSE!! "
SUPPORT A FAMILY:
THE PROSPECTIVE FATHER-IN-LAW ASKED, "YOUNG MAN, CAN YOU SUPPORT A FAMILY?"
THE SURPRISED GROOM-TO-BE REPLIED, "WELL, NO. I WAS JUST PLANNING TO SUPPORT YOUR DAUGHTER. THE REST OF YOU WILL HAVE TO FEND FOR YOURSELVES."
FIRST TIME USHERS! :
A LITTLE BOY IN CHURCH FOR THE FIRST TIME WATCHED AS THE USHERS PASSED AROUND THE OFFERING PLATES.
WHEN THEY CAME NEAR HIS PEW, THE BOY SAID LOUDLY, "DON'T PAY FOR ME DADDY. I'M UNDER FIVE."
"DO YOU BELIEVE IN LIFE AFTER DEATH?" THE BOSS ASKED ONE OF HIS EMPLOYEES.
"YES, SIR," THE NEW EMPLOYEE REPLIED.
"WELL, THEN, THAT MAKES EVERYTHING JUST FINE," THE BOSS WENT ON. "AFTER YOU LEFT EARLY YESTERDAY TO GO TO YOUR GRANDMOTHER'S FUNERAL, SHE STOPPED IN TO SEE YOU!
PALM SUNDAY:
IT WAS PALM SUNDAY AND, BECAUSE OF A SORE THROAT, FIVE-YEAR-OLD JOHNNY STAYED HOME FROM CHURCH WITH A SITTER. WHEN THE FAMILY RETURNED HOME, THEY WERE CARRYING SEVERAL PALM BRANCHES. THE BOY ASKED WHAT THEY WERE FOR. "PEOPLE HELD THEM OVER JESUS' HEAD AS HE WALKED BY."
"WOULDN'T YOU KNOW IT," THE BOY FUMED, "THE ONE SUNDAY I DON'T GO, HE SHOWS UP!"
CHILDREN'S SERMON:
ONE EASTER SUNDAY MORNING AS THE MINISTER WAS PREACHING THE CHILDREN'S SERMON, HE REACHED INTO HIS BAG OF PROPS AND PULLED OUT AN EGG. HE POINTED AT THE EGG AND ASKED THE CHILDREN, "WHAT'S IN HERE?" "I KNOW!" A LITTLE BOY EXCLAIMED. "PANTYHOSE!! "
SUPPORT A FAMILY:
THE PROSPECTIVE FATHER-IN-LAW ASKED, "YOUNG MAN, CAN YOU SUPPORT A FAMILY?"
THE SURPRISED GROOM-TO-BE REPLIED, "WELL, NO. I WAS JUST PLANNING TO SUPPORT YOUR DAUGHTER. THE REST OF YOU WILL HAVE TO FEND FOR YOURSELVES."
FIRST TIME USHERS! :
A LITTLE BOY IN CHURCH FOR THE FIRST TIME WATCHED AS THE USHERS PASSED AROUND THE OFFERING PLATES.
WHEN THEY CAME NEAR HIS PEW, THE BOY SAID LOUDLY, "DON'T PAY FOR ME DADDY. I'M UNDER FIVE."
PRAYERS:
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER ASKED, "NOW, JOHNNY, TELL ME, DO YOU SAY PRAYERS BEFORE EATING?""NO SIR," HE REPLIED, "WE DON'T HAVE TO, MY MOM IS A GOOD COOK!"
CLIMB THE WALLS:
"OH, I SURE AM HAPPY TO SEE YOU," THE LITTLE BOY SAID TO HIS GRANDMOTHER ON HIS MOTHER'S SIDE. "NOW MAYBE DADDY WILL DO THE TRICK HE HAS BEEN PROMISING US."
THE GRANDMOTHER WAS CURIOUS. "WHAT TRICK IS THAT?" SHE ASKED.
"I HEARD HIM TELL MOMMY THAT HE WOULD CLIMB THE WALLS IF YOU CAME TO VISIT," THE LITTLE BOY ANSWERED.
THE MOOD RING:
MY HUSBAND BOUGHT ME A MOOD RING THE OTHER DAY. WHEN I'M IN A GOOD MOOD IT TURNS GREEN. WHEN I'M IN A BAD MOOD, IT LEAVES A RED MARK ON HIS FOREHEAD.
.
THE WATER PISTOL:
WHEN MY THREE-YEAR-OLD SON OPENED THE BIRTHDAY GIFT FROM HIS GRANDMOTHER, HE DISCOVERED A WATER PISTOL.. HE SQUEALED WITH DELIGHT AND HEADED FOR THE NEAREST SINK.
I WAS NOT SO PLEASED. I TURNED TO MOM AND SAID, "I'M SURPRISED AT YOU. DON'T YOU REMEMBER HOW WE USED TO DRIVE YOU CRAZY WITH WATER GUNS?"
MOM SMILED AND THEN REPLIED..... "I REMEMBER!!"
A new teacher was trying to make use of her psychology courses. She started her class by saying, "Everyone who thinks they're stupid, stand up!"
After a few seconds, Little Davie stood up. The teacher said, "Do you think you're stupid, Little Davie?"
"No, ma'am, but I hate to see you standing there all by yourself!"
Little Davie watched, fascinated, as his mother smoothed cold cream on her face.
"Why do you do that, mommy?" he asked.
"To make myself beautiful," said his mother, who then began removing the cream with a tissue.
"What's the matter?" asked Little Davie. "Giving up?"
GRANDMA'S AGE:
LITTLE JOHNNY ASKED HIS GRANDMA! HOW OLD SHE WAS.
GRANDMA ANSWERED, "39 AND HOLDING."
JOHNNY THOUGHT FOR A MOMENT, AND THEN SAID, "AND HOW OLD WOULD YOU BE IF YOU LET GO?"
Friday, April 13, 2007
I'm posting this for a chance to win an ERGO baby carrier
I got a response/comment, with a link to it, for a chance to win an ERGO baby carrier. Don't know the person. Anyways, I'm doing this for a chance to win an ERGO baby carrier. Here it is: Win an ERGO BABY CARRIER in our April-May 2007 Contest.
Thursday, April 05, 2007
8 questions, 4 answers
4 JOBS I HAVE HAD
1. lecturer at a university.
2. sales associate at talbots.
3. working between the kitchen and where servers dress their food, at red lobster.
4. teaching fellow at a university.
FOUR MOVIES I HAVE WATCHED OVER AND OVER
1. Sense and Sensibility.
2. The Chronicles of Narnia.
3. Memoirs of a Geisha.
4. Pride and Prejudice.
FOUR PLACES I HAVE LIVED:
1. Knoxville, TN.
2. Greenville, SC.
3. New Territories, Hong Kong.
4. Edinburg, TX.
FOUR TV SHOWS I LIKE TO WATCH:
1. Smallville.
2. Lost.
3. Ugly Betty.
4. The Apprentice.
FOUR PLACES I HAVE BEEN ON VACATION:
1. South Padre Island, TX.
2. New York, NY (don't know whether that really counts, since Troy and I were there for interviews).
3. Galveston, TX.
4. Kauai, Hawaii (it's been over four and a half years, but that place was so awesome, just had to list it!).
FOUR OF MY FAVORITE FOODS:
1. sushi.
2. king crab legs.
3. hot and sour soup.
4. chicken breast stir fried with carrots, fresh olives, and chickpeas (at least lately this is one of my favorites).
FOUR PLACES I WOULD RATHER BE RIGHT NOW:
1. Hawaii.
2. Western Europe.
3. North Carolina.
4. California.
FOUR PEOPLE WHO WILL ANSWER THIS BACK:
1. Manda.
2. Junko.
3. Abby (a.k.a. Abirami).
4. Monte.
Now, here's what you're supposed to do... and please do not spoil the fun.
Copy and repost as "8 questions, 4 answers". Fill in your own answers. You will learn a lot of little known facts about those
who know you!
1. lecturer at a university.
2. sales associate at talbots.
3. working between the kitchen and where servers dress their food, at red lobster.
4. teaching fellow at a university.
FOUR MOVIES I HAVE WATCHED OVER AND OVER
1. Sense and Sensibility.
2. The Chronicles of Narnia.
3. Memoirs of a Geisha.
4. Pride and Prejudice.
FOUR PLACES I HAVE LIVED:
1. Knoxville, TN.
2. Greenville, SC.
3. New Territories, Hong Kong.
4. Edinburg, TX.
FOUR TV SHOWS I LIKE TO WATCH:
1. Smallville.
2. Lost.
3. Ugly Betty.
4. The Apprentice.
FOUR PLACES I HAVE BEEN ON VACATION:
1. South Padre Island, TX.
2. New York, NY (don't know whether that really counts, since Troy and I were there for interviews).
3. Galveston, TX.
4. Kauai, Hawaii (it's been over four and a half years, but that place was so awesome, just had to list it!).
FOUR OF MY FAVORITE FOODS:
1. sushi.
2. king crab legs.
3. hot and sour soup.
4. chicken breast stir fried with carrots, fresh olives, and chickpeas (at least lately this is one of my favorites).
FOUR PLACES I WOULD RATHER BE RIGHT NOW:
1. Hawaii.
2. Western Europe.
3. North Carolina.
4. California.
FOUR PEOPLE WHO WILL ANSWER THIS BACK:
1. Manda.
2. Junko.
3. Abby (a.k.a. Abirami).
4. Monte.
Now, here's what you're supposed to do... and please do not spoil the fun.
Copy and repost as "8 questions, 4 answers". Fill in your own answers. You will learn a lot of little known facts about those
who know you!
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Be Honest
Spontaneous Questions Ever, BE HONEST
1. Where were you 1 hour ago? In our home, probably walking from room to room.
2. Who will be your next kiss? My husband, duh!
3 Are you wearing socks right now? Nope. Hate socks. I avoid wearing socks and shoes at home.
4. When was the last time you went out of the state? December.
5. Have you been to the movies in the last 5 day? Nope.
6. What was the last thing you had to drink? Canada Dry's Ginger Ale.
7. What are you wearing right now? Am I supposed to be blunt here?
8. What was your last purchase? Two larger boxes of diapers, a large box of wipe refills, small plastic bowls with lids (for our baby's food), a box of infant rice cereal.
9. Last food you ate? Meal or food in general? Most recent food I ate was chocolate icecream with strawberries embedded in it, in the "Love It" size, at Coldstone.
10. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone? My sister.
11. Have you bought any clothing items in the last week? Two polo shirts from Old Navy.
12. Do you have a pet? Yup, a goldfish.
13. What's the last sporting event you watched? Can't remember.
14. If you could be anywhere right now, where would you be? Hawaii, Western Europe, the Bahamas, lots of places.
15. What is the last thing you purchased online? Daytimers, refill pages, for July 2007-June 2008.
16. Do you miss anyone? Plenty.
17. Last play you saw? Play, can't remember. Last musical I saw was "Rent."
18. What are your plans for the day? The day is almost over, only eleven minutes before midnight. Take the load out of the dryer, read a bit for my Intro. to Phil. class, brush my teeth.
19. Ever go to camp? Huh?
20. Were you an honor roll student in school? From time to time.
21. What do you know about the future? Very little.
22. Are you wearing any perfume or cologne? Neither.
23. Where are your best friends located? All over the place.
24. Do you have a tan? What constitutes a tan?
25. What age do you want to have kids? We've got one now. Would like more.
26. Last person who made you cry? Everyone knows the answer to THAT one!
27. Do you have any tattoos or piercings? None.
28. What is your mood? Calm.
29. Are you someone’s best friend? Indeed.
30. What are you doing right now? Picking my nose. What do you think I'm doing. I'm reading and typing on the computer!
1. Where were you 1 hour ago? In our home, probably walking from room to room.
2. Who will be your next kiss? My husband, duh!
3 Are you wearing socks right now? Nope. Hate socks. I avoid wearing socks and shoes at home.
4. When was the last time you went out of the state? December.
5. Have you been to the movies in the last 5 day? Nope.
6. What was the last thing you had to drink? Canada Dry's Ginger Ale.
7. What are you wearing right now? Am I supposed to be blunt here?
8. What was your last purchase? Two larger boxes of diapers, a large box of wipe refills, small plastic bowls with lids (for our baby's food), a box of infant rice cereal.
9. Last food you ate? Meal or food in general? Most recent food I ate was chocolate icecream with strawberries embedded in it, in the "Love It" size, at Coldstone.
10. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone? My sister.
11. Have you bought any clothing items in the last week? Two polo shirts from Old Navy.
12. Do you have a pet? Yup, a goldfish.
13. What's the last sporting event you watched? Can't remember.
14. If you could be anywhere right now, where would you be? Hawaii, Western Europe, the Bahamas, lots of places.
15. What is the last thing you purchased online? Daytimers, refill pages, for July 2007-June 2008.
16. Do you miss anyone? Plenty.
17. Last play you saw? Play, can't remember. Last musical I saw was "Rent."
18. What are your plans for the day? The day is almost over, only eleven minutes before midnight. Take the load out of the dryer, read a bit for my Intro. to Phil. class, brush my teeth.
19. Ever go to camp? Huh?
20. Were you an honor roll student in school? From time to time.
21. What do you know about the future? Very little.
22. Are you wearing any perfume or cologne? Neither.
23. Where are your best friends located? All over the place.
24. Do you have a tan? What constitutes a tan?
25. What age do you want to have kids? We've got one now. Would like more.
26. Last person who made you cry? Everyone knows the answer to THAT one!
27. Do you have any tattoos or piercings? None.
28. What is your mood? Calm.
29. Are you someone’s best friend? Indeed.
30. What are you doing right now? Picking my nose. What do you think I'm doing. I'm reading and typing on the computer!
Friday, March 16, 2007
Dr. Phil Test, I'm a 39
Below is Dr Phil's test. (Dr. Phil scored 55; he did
this test on Oprah - she got a 38.) Some folks pay a
lot of money to find this stuff out!
Read on, this is very interesting!
Don't be overly sensitive! The following is pretty
accurate and it only takes 2 minutes. Take this test
for yourself and send it to your friends.
The person who sent it placed their score in the
e-mail subject box. Please do the same before
forwarding to your friends (send it back to the person
who Sent it to you.) Don't peek, but begin the test as
you scroll down and answer.
Answers are for who you are now...... not who you were
in the past. Have pen or pencil and paper ready. This
is a real test given by the Human Relations Dept. at
many of the major corporations today. It helps them
get better insight concerning their employees and
prospective employees. It's only 10 Simple
questions, so...grab a pencil and paper, keeping track
of your letter answers to each question.
Make sure to change the subject of the e-mail to read
YOUR total. When you are finished, forward this to
friends/family, and also send it to the person who
sent this to you. Make sure to put YOUR score in the
subject box.
Ready??
Begin...
1. When do you feel your best?
a) in the morning
b) during the afternoon &and early evening
c) late at night
2. You usually walk...
a) fairly fast, with long steps
b) fairly fast, with little steps
c) less fast head up, looking the world in the face
d) less fast, head down
e) very slowly
3. When talking to people you..
a) stand with your arms folded
b) have your hands clasped
c) have one or both your hands on your hips
d) touch or push the person to whom you are talking
e) play with your ear, touch your chin, or smooth your
hair
4. When relaxing, you sit with..
a) your knees bent with your legs neatly side by side
b) your legs crossed
c) your legs stretched out or straight
d) one leg curled under you
5. When something really amuses you, you react with...
a) big appreciated laugh
b) a laugh, but not a loud one
c) a quiet chuckle
d) a sheepish smile
6. When you go to a party or social gathering you..
a) make a loud entrance so everyone notices you
b) make a quiet entrance, looking around for someone
you know
c) make the quietest entrance, trying to stay
unnoticed
7. You're working very hard, concentrating hard, and
you're interrupted........
a) welcome the break
b) feel extremely irritated
c) vary between these two extremes
8. Which of the following colors do you like most?
a) Red or orange
b) black
c) yellow or light blue
d) green
e) dark blue or purple
f) white
g) brown or gray
9. When you are in bed at night, in those last few
moments before going to sleep you are..
a) stretched out on your back
b) stretched out face down on your stomach
c) on your side, slightly curled
d) with your head on one arm
e) with your head under the covers
10. You often dream that you are..
a) falling
b) fighting or struggling
c) searching for something or somebody
d) flying or floating
e) you usually y have dreamless sleep
f) your dreams are always pleasant
POINTS:
1. (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 6
2. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 7 (d) 2 (e) 1
3. (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 5 (d) 7 (e) 6
4. (a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 2 (d) 1
5. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 5 (e) 2
6. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 2
7. (a) 6 (b) 2 (c) 4
8. (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 5 (d) 4 (e) 3 (f) 2
(g) 1
9. (a) 7 (b) 6 (c) 4 (d) 2 (e) 1
10. (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 5 (e) 6 (f) 1
Now add up the total number of points.
OVER 60 POINTS: Others see you as someone they should
"handle with care." You're seen as vain,
self-centered, and who is extremely dominant... Others
may admire you, wishing they could be more like you,
but don't always trust you, hesitating to become too
deeply involved with you.
51 TO 60 POINTS: Others see you as an exciting, highly
volatile, rather impulsive personality; a natural
leader, who's quick to make decisions, though not
always the right ones. They see you as bold and
adventuresome, someone who will try anything once;
someone who takes chances and enjoys an adventure.
They enjoy being in your company because of the
excitement you radiate..
41 TO 50 POINTS: Others see you as fresh, lively,
charming, amusing, practical, and always interesting;
someone who's constantly in the center of attention,
but sufficiently well-balanced not to let it go to
their head. They also see you as kind, considerate,
and understanding; someone who'll always cheer them up
and help them out.
31 TO 40 POINTS: Others see you as sensible, cautious,
careful & practical. They see you as clever, gifted,
or talented, but modest. Not a person who makes
friends too quickly or easily, but someone who's
extremely loyal to friends you do make and who expect
the same loyalty in return. Those who really get to
know you realize it takes a lot to shake your trust In
your friends, but equally that it takes you a long
time to get over if that trust is ever broken.
21 TO 30 POINTS: Your friends see you as painstaking
and fussy. They see you as very cautious, extremely
careful, a slow and steady plodder. It would really
surprise them if you ever did something impulsively or
on the spur of the moment, expecting you to examine
everything carefully from every angle and then,
usually decide against it They think this reaction is
caused partly by your careful nature.
UNDER 21 POINTS: People think you are shy, nervous,
and indecisive, someone who needs looking after, who
always wants someone else to make the decisions & who
doesn't want to get involved with anyone or anything!
They see you as a worrier who always sees problems
that don't exist. Some people think you're boring.
Only those who know you well know that you aren't.
Now forward this to others, and put your score in the
subject box of your e-mail, like this:
"Dr.Phil's Test, I'm a 46"
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Caramel Apple Cider is still offered at Starbucks
I forgot to mention that last week, Manda & I went to a stand alone Starbucks. It still serves Caramel Apple Cider. Thank goodness. Whew.
Dog and Cat Diary
I am fond of pets, although I've only had cats in my life. When Isabella's older, perhaps we'll get another cat and get a dog. For the time being, a friend sent this to me.
Excerpts from a Dog's Daily Diary:
8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing
12:00 pm - Lunch! My favorite thing!
1:00 pm - Placed in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 pm - Milk bones! My favorite thing!
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed!My favorite thing!
Excerpts from a Cat's Daily Diary:
Day 683 of my captivity:
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They
dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the floor. Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a "good little hunter" I am. The audacity!
There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the someone's "allergies." I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage. Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs. I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously a loser. The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicating with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe ...for now...
Excerpts from a Dog's Daily Diary:
8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing
12:00 pm - Lunch! My favorite thing!
1:00 pm - Placed in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 pm - Milk bones! My favorite thing!
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed!My favorite thing!
Excerpts from a Cat's Daily Diary:
Day 683 of my captivity:
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They
dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the floor. Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a "good little hunter" I am. The audacity!
There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the someone's "allergies." I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage. Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs. I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously a loser. The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicating with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe ...for now...
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
caramel apple cider no more, big bummer
went to barnes & noble with a girlfriend this afternoon. attempted to order a caramel apple cider. they don't carry the drink anymore. bummer, dude.
Thursday, March 01, 2007
brilliant new words
From a friend. These new words & explanations are brilliant!
Thought you might like some of these creative words:
Here is the Washington Post's Mensa Invitational, which once again
asked readers to take any word from the dictionary, alter it by adding,
subtracting, or changing one letter, and supply a new definition.
The 2006 winners are:
1. Cashtration (n.): The act of buying (or building) a house, which
renders the subject financially impotent for an indefinite period of time.
2. Ignoranus: A person who's both stupid and an asshole.
3 Intaxication: Euphoria at getting a tax refund, which lasts until
you realize that it was your money to start with.
4. Reintarnation: Coming back to life as a hillbilly.
5. Bozone (n.): The substance surrounding stupid people that stops
bright ideas from penetrating. The bozone layer, unfortunately, shows little
sign of breaking down in the near future.
6. Foreploy: Any misrepresentation about yourself for the purpose of
getting laid.
7. Giraffiti: Vandalism spray-painted very, very high.
8. Sarchasm: The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the
person who doesn't get it.
9. Inoculatte: To take coffee intravenously when you are running late.
10. Hipatitis: Terminal coolness.
11. Osteopornosis: A degenerate disease. (This one got extra credit.)
12. Karmageddon: It's when everybody is sending off all these really
bad vibes, and then the Earth explodes and it's a serious bummer.
13. Decafalon: (n.): The grueling event of getting through the day
consuming only things that are good for you.
14. Glibido: All talk and no action.
15. Dopeler Effect: The tendency of stupid ideas to seem smarter when
they come at you rapidly.
16. Arachnoleptic Fit (n.): The frantic dance performed just after
you've accidentally walked through a spider web.
17. Beelzebug (n.): Satan in the form of a mosquito, that gets into
your
bedroom at three in the morning and cannot be cast out.
18. Caterpallor (n.): The color you turn after finding half a worm in
the fruit you're eating.
The Washington Post has also published the winning submissions to its
yearly contest in which readers are asked to supply alternate meanings for
common words. And the winners are:
1. Coffee, (n.) the person upon whom one coughs.
2. Flabbergasted, (adj.) appalled by discovering how much weight one
has gained.
3. Abdicate, (v.) to give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach.
4. Esplanade, (v.) to attempt an explanation while drunk.
5. Willy-Nilly, (adj.) impotent.
6. Negligent, (adj.) absentmindedly answering the door when wearing
only a nightgown.
7. Lymph, (v.) to walk with a lisp.
8. Gargoyle, (n.) olive-flavored mouthwash.
9. Flatulence, (n.) emergency vehicle that picks up someone who has
been run over by a steamroller.
10. Balderdash, (n.) a rapidly receding hairline.
11. Testicle, (n.) a humorous question on an exam.
12. Rectitude, (n.) the formal, dignified bearing adopted by
proctologists.
13. Pokemon, (n.) a Rastafarian proctologist.
14. Oyster, (n.) a person who sprinkles his conversation with
Yiddishisms.
15. Frisbeetarianism, (n.) the belief that, after death, the soul
flies up onto the roof and gets stuck there.
16. Circumvent, (n.) an opening in the front of boxer shorts worn by
Jewish man.
Monday, February 19, 2007
I'm having a bad day, and so I'm enjoying a caramel apple cider
I'm not one who usually resorts to comfort foods, but today's been one of those days. Not the crappiest day, certainly not. But, I could certainly be cheerier, especially given that the sun is out and the weather's gorgeous. Spoke with the department chair this morning. Seems prospects for us are grim. The position Troy has this year was converted from a history lecturer position. After this academic year, that position will return to the history side of the department. However, they will ask for one, just ONE, philosophy lecturer position. From what I understand, they haven't asked for it, yet. So, one of us might (might is the operative word) get to work full-time and the other might get a chance to teach part-time, for peanuts. You have to understand, I'm simply venting at the moment. The department, especially the department chair, has bent over backwards to try and help us. He is to be given full credit for the fact that one of us is always home with our little one; and we've had no need to put her in day care.
I'm already in a bad mood, thinking about financial matters and how we're going to provide for our little one in the upcoming academic year. . . Then I was stupid enough to research the photojournalist who was famous for taking startling pictures of atrocities in South Africa, receiving a Pulitzer Prize for a photo of a vulture watching a starving child in Sudan, and, committing suicide not long after receiving the award. A picture can be seen at the following npr website: A Pulitzer-Winning Photographer's Suicide.
A glance at that picture sent me into an undescribable level of sadness and despair. Quickly I realized that my life's problems are nothing, compared to those of that child. And I felt very useless and helpless. There are so many, so many, dying of famine daily. . .
Continuing in my irrational mode, the time spanning my office hours was coming to a close. About fifteen minutes remained. I was pumping milk. I closed the door to our office and put a note above the door handle: "Knock. I'm pumping." Just a few minutes before I was to finish pumping, someone knocked on the door. I asked who it was. All I heard was "a student." Assuming it was one of my students, I made myself presentable and answered the door. Turns out it was one of Troy's students. He was looking for him and was wondering what his office hours are. Aaaaarrrrrggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhh. Do people not bother looking at the syllabi we work so hard to craft for them?! I asked him if he had a copy of the syllabus. Affirmative. I told him I could not remember when his office hours are, which was and is true, and I told him to refer to his syllabus. I'm like, holy cow, this guy interrupted my pumping milk for information he has somewhere already! We don't freakin' make syllabi for our own benefit; that's for the students' informational purposes. They want to be treated and respected like adults. I have no problems with that so long as they can start acting like responsible adults.
Alright, I'm done venting. Blah, blah, blah. I went to Starbucks and got a Caramel Apple Cider in the biggest size. Yay.
I'm already in a bad mood, thinking about financial matters and how we're going to provide for our little one in the upcoming academic year. . . Then I was stupid enough to research the photojournalist who was famous for taking startling pictures of atrocities in South Africa, receiving a Pulitzer Prize for a photo of a vulture watching a starving child in Sudan, and, committing suicide not long after receiving the award. A picture can be seen at the following npr website: A Pulitzer-Winning Photographer's Suicide.
A glance at that picture sent me into an undescribable level of sadness and despair. Quickly I realized that my life's problems are nothing, compared to those of that child. And I felt very useless and helpless. There are so many, so many, dying of famine daily. . .
Continuing in my irrational mode, the time spanning my office hours was coming to a close. About fifteen minutes remained. I was pumping milk. I closed the door to our office and put a note above the door handle: "Knock. I'm pumping." Just a few minutes before I was to finish pumping, someone knocked on the door. I asked who it was. All I heard was "a student." Assuming it was one of my students, I made myself presentable and answered the door. Turns out it was one of Troy's students. He was looking for him and was wondering what his office hours are. Aaaaarrrrrggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhh. Do people not bother looking at the syllabi we work so hard to craft for them?! I asked him if he had a copy of the syllabus. Affirmative. I told him I could not remember when his office hours are, which was and is true, and I told him to refer to his syllabus. I'm like, holy cow, this guy interrupted my pumping milk for information he has somewhere already! We don't freakin' make syllabi for our own benefit; that's for the students' informational purposes. They want to be treated and respected like adults. I have no problems with that so long as they can start acting like responsible adults.
Alright, I'm done venting. Blah, blah, blah. I went to Starbucks and got a Caramel Apple Cider in the biggest size. Yay.
Friday, February 16, 2007
I'm exhausted. What's happening
Lately, around 8:30 pm, I'm so dead tired, the thought of having to do the simplest tasks is daunting and exhausting. What's happening to me?!
Thursday, February 15, 2007
An article not to read if you're OCD about cleanliness of workspace
Interesting read on cleanliness or lack thereof of office workspace. Women allegedly have more bacteria invading their workspaces than men, due to food being kept in and around the workspace, children hanging in the area, makeup.
Office desks havens for bacteria.
Office desks havens for bacteria.
Friday, February 09, 2007
Anna Nicole Smith dies at 39
Sad. Anna Nicole Smith dies at the age of 39. Her son died not too long ago, five months ago, only days after her baby girl was born.
Anna Nicole Smith Collapses, Dies at 39.
Anna Nicole Smith Collapses, Dies at 39.
Thursday, February 08, 2007
shutting down smallville on youtube
We had been watching an episode a night of Smallville on youtube.com. Tonight, when we tried to watch our dose, we found out that they had been shut down, due to Warner Bros copyright. Guess it was only a matter of time. Darn. We were hooked and only at the beginning of Season 5.
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Last Rowling book, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" due on July 21, 2007
J. K. RowlingHer book, the final in the Harry Potter series, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" is due ot come out on July 21 of this year.
Thursday, January 25, 2007
yet another coffee/caffeine study - can it really ease post-workout muscle pain?!!
Many know that I was an avid coffee drinker, pre-pregnancy and pre-baby (I'm nursing, so I'm staying away from caffeine whenever possible. Baby doesn't need any help staying awake at all). Stumbled across this article and think it interesting. The study's results are preliminary, done with a small group, using a double-blind procedure. Anyways, from this study, women who took caffeine tablets had less muscle soreness than women who didn't (took placebos).
Caffeine may ease post-workout muscle pain
Caffeine may ease post-workout muscle pain
Monday, January 22, 2007
Some things never change.
So my brain's mush. I'm dead tired. Isabella's asleep. I have some time to work on some lectures. What am I doing? Well, I read some friends' blogs. Now, I'm posting some stuff. Not being productive, towards work related matters, anyways.
Now I'm going to pump, brush my teeth, and go to bed.
Now I'm going to pump, brush my teeth, and go to bed.
My hubby's been so wonderful today!
Sleep deprivation has never worked well with me. I'm sure my parents and sister can vouch for that. I turn into Ms. Grumpy of the Universe. Not intentionally, I might add. The world just looks so much the worse when I'm tired.
Though I was quite sleep deprived all day today, my husband's been so sweet all day. I was up at 6 am, to nurse the munchkin, and out by 7:35 am. Got home from work around 11:50 am.
Hubby was out of bed. He had paid the bills. A dear friend called in distress, about a seemingly ill pet / child. I most happily went to the aid of my friend. Poor dear. Had just gotten home and nursed Isabella. Changed her diaper and out the door we went. Turns out the friend's little one is sick and with fever. But, I know what it's like to be paralyzed with fear with regard to the health of a dearly beloved pet/child. Had offered to drop hubby off at work, so I could have access to the car. He responded by saying he was fine walking to work.
Anyways, I ended up making a yummy dinner. A friend gave me some really fresh and scrumptuous cod. I cooked it in a soup with tomatoes, sour vegetable (can't think of a better name for the thing, so I did a direct translation), shittake mushrooms, tofu, and egg drizzle. Hubby and I ate the soup, served over rice.
When Hubby got home, he asked when I wanted to watch "Smallville." He left that decision to me. And then, Hubby put our little one to bed.
What am I doing now? Well, I should be writing some lectures, but I'm blogging and contemplating going to bed soon thereafter.
Though I was quite sleep deprived all day today, my husband's been so sweet all day. I was up at 6 am, to nurse the munchkin, and out by 7:35 am. Got home from work around 11:50 am.
Hubby was out of bed. He had paid the bills. A dear friend called in distress, about a seemingly ill pet / child. I most happily went to the aid of my friend. Poor dear. Had just gotten home and nursed Isabella. Changed her diaper and out the door we went. Turns out the friend's little one is sick and with fever. But, I know what it's like to be paralyzed with fear with regard to the health of a dearly beloved pet/child. Had offered to drop hubby off at work, so I could have access to the car. He responded by saying he was fine walking to work.
Anyways, I ended up making a yummy dinner. A friend gave me some really fresh and scrumptuous cod. I cooked it in a soup with tomatoes, sour vegetable (can't think of a better name for the thing, so I did a direct translation), shittake mushrooms, tofu, and egg drizzle. Hubby and I ate the soup, served over rice.
When Hubby got home, he asked when I wanted to watch "Smallville." He left that decision to me. And then, Hubby put our little one to bed.
What am I doing now? Well, I should be writing some lectures, but I'm blogging and contemplating going to bed soon thereafter.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
I'd be a socialite if that were a profession
Not too long ago, I asked my husband what he though I'd be in a perfect world where the world is our oyster. His response was that I would be a socialite. I was a bit surprised but not too surprised by that response. Though I'm not an extreme extrovert, by any stretch of the imagination, I do love keeping up with friends. Honestly, I wouldn't have any problems hanging out with people, doing things with people, and socializing a main part of the day, if money were to walk itself into our bank account.
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