tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107507742012-02-16T17:10:55.972-08:00I got fed up with Ohio, so I decided to try my luck somewhere else. My astrologer told me to do it.Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03227331745082361406noreply@blogger.comBlogger2371100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750774.post-20553228590381009162009-04-09T15:57:00.000-07:002009-04-09T16:16:56.444-07:00

Yeah, things have changed since my last post. The last time we talked, I was in Seattle, employed, and loving my surroundings... and now... I'm Toledo (again!), unemployed, and despise nearly every minute of my day. In fact, I'm quite reluctant to even post to this blog, for many reasons. (1) I don't have much to write about considering my current situation, (2) Even if I do come up with

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After work yesterday I wandered down to Pike Place Market (about 2 blocks away) to check out what they had going on for the holidays. It was beautiful (ya know, not counting the crackheads hangin' out in the park across the street), and the dense fog actually added to the scene. The lights and colors seemed like they were just bouncing off the air. The market was closing down by the time I made

Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03227331745082361406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750774.post-34810868277153126332008-12-01T10:59:00.000-08:002008-12-01T11:03:35.126-08:00

Heading toward the market from work, on Western Ave

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The pigs at the market are kinda like their mascot, so here they have them lined up to welcome Santa!

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Another shot of the main entrance, that most people recognize, and where the famous seafood vendors that throw the fish are located.Edit: You can see Rachel the Pig, the symbol of the market. Can you find her?

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Close up of the sign.

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No, Jesus isn't a Macy's shopper, it's just a huge star they have mounted to the building. Lights up the entire street. 

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Leaving the market and heading to the downtown shopping centers, where they have a Christmas display.

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Westlake Shopping Center, same street as Macy's.

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Across the street now, the carousel the yave set up for the holidays. 

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Do you see how dangerously close the Sephora is to my apartment?! Okay, that wasn't the point of this shot, but I just thought I'd point that out. 

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...the Space Needle. This was actually taken a few nights ago, because last night the fog was so thick I literally couldn't see it! You can kinda see it here creeping in, already low enough for the light from the Christmas tree on top to bounce off of the clouds.

Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03227331745082361406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750774.post-12696328971812186902008-11-14T18:30:00.000-08:002008-11-14T18:51:17.466-08:00

Wow, I just realized how long it's been since my last post. I apologize! I may not have very many readers, but the ones I do have, I like to keep happy!I guess a lot has gone down since my last post. We even have a new President-Elect! I don't know about where you were on election night, but Seattle erupted in celebration after all the networks called the race. It was effin' awesome! People were,

Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03227331745082361406noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750774.post-80950967202038750032008-10-24T14:39:00.001-07:002008-10-24T14:39:00.230-07:00

Damnit, Emmy/Monica (my movie buddies). If you were here, I'd so drag one of your asses to see this! Notice I said, "If you were here," and not, "If I was there." I'm subtle like that!

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Who can tell me what movie that's from? It's a Disney flick!OK, anyhoo, I finally got around to transferring some of my pics to my computer. Yay for me! I know this doesn't sound all that exciting, but I consider it worthy of mention because I couldn't do it for a while. I lost the USB cable for my camera, and of all the random ones that my dad had laying around, none of them fit. Well, then I

Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03227331745082361406noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750774.post-491045525940991912008-10-24T13:57:00.002-07:002008-10-24T13:59:45.141-07:00

I told ya they had all kinds of Pho restaurants. Even cheesy, Americanized ones.

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Or 3, or 1 and a half. I lost track. Whatever it is, I'm still here and doin' well. I'm hot on the tail of some job leads. I've met with 3 placement/temp agencies since yesterday, and already I have a solid interview tomorrow. So, woo hoo!! I might be "bonafide" soon!Well, as far as everything else... lets see... Classes started last week and we hit the ground running. I had a crap load of

Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03227331745082361406noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750774.post-9148504956557689542008-10-05T20:53:00.002-07:002008-10-05T21:19:16.624-07:00

Good lord, it's been about a year and a half since my last post. Well, that's mostly because there hasn't been much to report! But if you're just dying to be filled in, I guess I can oblige.Well, that last job that I mentioned, the restaurant gig? Yeah, that didn't pan out. It made me miserable... which ultimately made me broke when I quit it and couldn't find another job for 4 months. I ended up

Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03227331745082361406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750774.post-66838160997425780772007-04-27T12:41:00.000-07:002007-04-27T13:01:17.218-07:00

So, I got a job! Yay! I started working last Saturday at the restaurant (which shall remain nameless for obvious reasons), and already have four lovely burns to show for it. The biggest one is on my elbow and it's a real pisser. I got it on Tuesday and it's still tender, but now it's purple and starting to blister. I guess this is going to be my new way to gauge how time passes, what stage of

Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03227331745082361406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750774.post-3484119183280231582007-04-19T18:37:00.000-07:002007-04-19T18:43:45.048-07:00

So, I did it, I made the move back to T-town. I have been officially sucked back in...All right, so it really isn't that bad. I know it could be worse, I could be homeless. But you gotta understand, I've lived alone for almost 5 years... quite happily, I might add.Ah, hell, I guess I'll just keep my eyes on the bright side of it all, no more rent or freakin' cable bills and the such. Yeah, that's

Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03227331745082361406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750774.post-21313685928184579292007-04-03T08:32:00.000-07:002007-04-03T08:45:17.178-07:00

Holy, crapola, batman! It's been a while since my last post. I apologize. You see, I've been unemployed, and otherwise unenthusiastic about life, so there hasn't been much to write home about. I guess that isn't the news you were hoping to hear, since that pretty much assures a crappy post... but I promise I'll do my best to make things interesting.So, yeah, been unemployed... that kinda sucks. I

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So, in a fit of boredom -possibly urged on by beer- I reserved tickets to a taping of The Daily Show!The Good: I get to see my baby-daddy in person.The Bad: I reserved the tickets for June, for my birthday. So, great birthday present for me, but it's a fuckin' pisser to have to wait four months.And finally, The Ugly: Mama no tiene dinero.But that's okay! While I can't do anything to make time

Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03227331745082361406noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750774.post-6598831804736891442007-02-09T06:50:00.000-08:002007-02-09T07:24:08.573-08:00

I sincerely apologize for being such a negligent blogger. I never thought that would be me...Anyhoo, what's been goin' on in my absence? Anything? Anything? Bueller?Right, well, that's about as much as my side of the world. I graduated and all of a sudden my life got dull. Not that I'm complaining, mind you. I'm actually grateful for the lack of excitement, as long it's limited to small

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I got nothin', so I leave you with this measly little link. Enjoy.

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Yay for Ugly Betty at the Golden Globes! Be Ugly '07!!

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Like my kick-ass Goodwill purchase? That's right, $10! I snatched it right out from under two other poor souls who had their eyes on it, and I almost felt kind of bad about it. That lasted for all of 5 seconds, though, then I moved on to Salvation Army (fantastic plates for $4).I don't know why I'm so excited... like this is some big secret that I've just discovered. Quite frankly, I should be

Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03227331745082361406noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750774.post-82573942348932847882007-01-03T08:17:00.001-08:002007-01-03T08:21:10.127-08:00

Pat Robertson predicts 'mass killing'http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070103/ap_on_re_us/robertson_prediction

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Effin' sweet!!Update: Even sweeter!!

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So, it's going on 5 days since graduation commencement, and I'm just now posting about it. Lo siento. It may sounds strange, but there's isn't much I can say about the ceremony, except that I'm glad it's over. There were about 2000 graduates (not even kidding), all packed in like sardines. I cannot even image what kind of hell it must be during the Spring ceremony in the football stadium... you

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Ain't she a beaut?! I know you can't really tell from this crappy camera-phone pic (click on it for a less-blurry view of the same size), but she's a dandy. Popcorn-garland, and fresh pine scent, and all!Any of you who have seen my apartment must be wondering just how the hell I managed to make it fit. Well, it wasn't easy. I had to get creative with my furniture, but damnit I made it work.

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Guess where I was this afternoon... Just guess... No.... No! (You perv!) Okay, no, not that either. Man you suck at this game!All right, I'll just tell you.I was at graduation rehearsal! Yay!! I'm graduating this Sunday.I did it, it's over. I'm done. I actually did it.I wasn't letting myself believe it until the grades were posted yesterday, and I don't know why. I didn't even come close to

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Okay, the first two were because a friend had them posted on Myspace. But this one... well, I'm just pretty stoked that Comedy Central/Viacom has decided to make up for their bitch-ass move of removing all their content from YouTube by allowing embeds of their online videos. BRILLIANT!!!

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...and a shot of my kitchen! I'm glad you can't really tell if it's clean or not.(Click on the pics for less fuzzy views of the same size)

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(A close up)

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... but trust me, it's pretty and creative. It's a trifold candle holder thingy with some candles and some ornaments, with mini lights weaved around it. Not so impressive on my blog, but very pretty in my apartment... I swear!Speaking of decorations... I went to Big Lots today and loaded up on ornaments for my not-yet-existent tree. I spent about $30 that I don't actually have, and have to wait

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If I could decorate my blog with a tree and lights and all that jazz, I totally would. If I had the time, and a couple more ovens, I would bake cookies for everyone who reads this blog on a regular basis.But none of the above is really possible right now (unless someone is good with html and can hook me up with some festive blogger codes, that would be great), so I'll do what I can with what I

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Things I'm grateful for:Graduation in two weeksI'll still have a job to hold me over 'til I find a real oneMy brother is coming home for ChristmasI'm not dead yet

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I don't know how those anorexic broads do it. This no-eating business in kinda painful. Well, I guess it helps that when I finally do eat, it makes me feel sick.I don't like this, I just want to feel better. But I don't know what the hell is wrong with me... Almost too weak to type, no appetite, exhausted, but no other "real" symptoms, like cough or runny nose or anything.If anyone has any ideas,

Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03227331745082361406noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750774.post-23229002997222305152006-11-18T18:18:00.001-08:002006-11-19T23:45:56.678-08:00

(Taken before I rushed the field, I was sitting in C deck, way the hell at the top, as you can see...)

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(Taken barely 10 minutes later, from the field, before I ripped up a chunk of the sod for my dad and brother ;)

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...the whole state of Michigan, the whole state of Michigan.Oh, we don't give a damn for the whole state of Michigan,'cause we're from O-HI-O!!!Happy Saturday, football fans! I'm off to The Game, I'll be sure to check in after so you'll know I survived the craziness that's bound to follow.GO BUCKS!

Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03227331745082361406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750774.post-69909063062565569752006-11-08T14:55:00.000-08:002006-11-19T12:08:50.113-08:00

I haven't been able to post a comment on anyone else's blog for days. I get some damn error message every time. I don't know what's up with that, so I thought I'd just share with some of my fellow bloggers, so you'd know that I've been tryin' like hell to share my witty (read: smart-ass) comments, but haven't been able to.PS Oh, it's a good day to be a Democrat... in Ohio and elsewhere. The House

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So, I exercised my right to vote this morning. It wasn't the first time I got to go the polls, so it really wasn't that exciting.I'm actually more proud of myself for getting up early and going before work than I am for voting. I don't get out of bed earlier than absolutely necessary. I just don't. It's not that I hate mornings, because I usually manage to be quite pleasant no matter how tired I

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HowManyOfMe.comThere are:1,087people with my namein the U.S.A.How many have your name?I find it really fuckin' hard to believe that there are only a little more than 1,000 broads in this country with the same name as me!!!Oh, right, the census doesn't count the illegals, does it?

Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03227331745082361406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750774.post-21571747831325734582006-10-24T18:25:00.000-07:002006-10-24T18:27:00.398-07:00

Saturday should be a good day... Beer, football, and Jon Stewart. The best part is, I didn't even have to sleep with anyone to get tickets (for the football or Jon Stewart).

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Immigrants from Laos win $55 million lottery A woman who grew up in a Laotian orphanage in the turbulent 1960s and '70s says she plans to donate part of a $55 million lottery jackpot she and her husband won to the people who raised her. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15402822/from/ET/

Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03227331745082361406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750774.post-16029430932766480092006-10-24T15:54:00.000-07:002006-10-24T15:55:56.448-07:00

PS Don't like it? Don't hate me for, I didn't make it, I just think it's interesting.

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Oh, how glorious it is to be back amongst the rest of the civilized world.Yes, it's true, my dear old dad finally got my baby back on the road. I don't know what to do with myself. Should I go get groceries, since I'm finally able to take my time and properly wander the aisles, filling my cart with all kinds of stuff I don't need? Or should I wait just to see what kind of mood strikes me? Eh, I

Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03227331745082361406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750774.post-72082291083504485302006-10-18T15:36:00.000-07:002006-10-18T15:38:16.501-07:00

Been too tired to post, so I figured I'd just bring to your attention the new stuff I added to the media player thingy (technical term, yes it is). Be sure to check it out if you're a fan of SNL's Celebrity Jeoparday.Your MOM, Trebek!!

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People like Foley are gays' worst nightmare - Yahoo! Newshttp://news.yahoo.com/s/usatoday/20061011/cm_usatoday/peoplelikefoleyaregaysworstnightmare

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Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03227331745082361406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750774.post-42124617232008789882006-10-05T21:10:00.000-07:002006-11-19T12:10:44.766-08:00

I was rootin' around for some good wholesome Halloween fun and found a few cool links:http://darkartsmedia.com/DevilsTrampingGround.com.html http://allhalloween.blogspot.com/http://www.halloween-website.com/http://www.themoonlitroad.com/http://www.toilette-humor.com/halloween/carve.htmlPS Jen-meister, I'm going to be in town next weekend. We're totally going to a haunted house!

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Found this link in my old posts: http://www.wagenschenke.ch/The games are hilarious, and sadly pretty accurate. Give 'em a shot!

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I suppose that's the proper addage. I worked all weekend long, and I'm looking forward to another run of that play this weekend. I'm friggin' tired, and probably gaining weight by the milisecond.But you know what? I'm in a surprisingly good mood.Why?Why, you ask?Well, yesterday I picked up my ticket for An Evening With Jon Stewart, on October 28th (not The Daily Show taping, but good enough for

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Found this definition for "emo" on urbandictionary.com:"Like a Goth, only much less dark and much more Harry Potter."Just thought I'd share, 'cause it made me giggle.

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I've had like 5 hits to my blog from people googling the word "chonklas."Quoi?And I don't think it's the same curious person since the hits are coming from different places. What did I miss? Did Paris Hilton make an attempt at pronouncing the word and choke on her Altoid?Damn, that would be great!PS I guess if you're googling, you might want to know what they are. Chonklas/chonkletas is Spanish

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So, if I've done my math correctly (and you never know with me), I think it's safe to say that I have put in a little more than 40 hours at work in just about 4 days. I guess it's no wonder that on Wednesday I ACTUALLY FORGOT TO EAT DINNER.Someone check and see if hell has frozen over. That must be what it's come to, if I actually didn't remember to feed myself. Sheesh.I'm not complaining,

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Nice campfire?Roasting marshmallows with Boy Scouts?I think not.No, these pics were taken literally right outside my apartment after Ohio State's victory over Texas. I wish I was smart enough to get audio of the "festivities" that erupted after the clock ticked down to :00, but I'm sure you get the picture. Bull horns, car horns, fireworks, people screaming... And it's only the second game of the

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So, I was given the best title to a post, so I feel obligated to actually use it. I know it's been about a week, but that's really just because I got nothin'. I'm on a small break in between classes, so I'm just working alot, and we all know just how fun that can be. So yeah.......You know what, lets just face it, you're already bored with this post, so I'll just leave you something -anything-

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So, anyone who knows me knows that I would marry Jon Stewart after the first date. What can I say, I'm a sucker for intelligent humor. Gets me every time.Right, well, knowing that means it would come as no suprise that finding out that The Daily Show was coming to Columbus to tape on the OSU campus almost sent me into a fit. I was bored at work and just browsing around YahooNews when I found the

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So, here is my latest struggle with being without a vehicle.I'm a procrastinator, I'll freely admit that. So, it should come as no surprise that this evening I was sitting in my nice quiet apartment trying to multi task; writing the paper I have due tomorrow at 12:30 and do laundry I so desperately need clean before work at 8 am. Well, I was merrily writing away, impressed with my own insights

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...but I'm sitting here blogging instead.How boutcha.I should be fast asleep by now, since I have to be to work at 8 in the mornin', and I am not a morning person... but... I just got out of the shower and I gotta let my hair dry a bit. Damn, I can justify damn near anything. It's almost beautiful, really, if it weren't potentially so dangerous.So, anyway, yes, I mentioned a job! Woohoo, Mama's

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if only so I can enjoying going to the grocery store again. I used to enjoy going to Kroger or, even better, making the 15 minute drive to Meijer... just for a little extra time in the car. But now... well grocery shopping is a whole different game. I shouldn't bitch about the busride, because it's free (thanks to my student ID), and the bus routes are pretty convenient. But what I can bitch

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... but I feel I owe it to my loyal readers (all 4 of 'em, including the one in California I don't actually know) to update on a regular basis.It's life as usual here on the surface of the sun, er, in Ohio. Okay, what I meant to say was it's so feckin' hot I wanna punch myself in the face at the mere thought of having to hike my ass all the way across campus. Okay, it's not exactly the Dust Bowl,

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So, this YouTube video is much more serious than my last post, but I wanted to share it because I think it's pretty touching. It's Jon Stewart's opening speech for The Daily Show's first day back on the air after the attacks on September 11th. I think that I respect the fact that it's very "from the heart" and not really rehearsed and prepared. I guess it's just another reason that I enjoy

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So, I got to see a free screening of Little Miss Sunshine last night and absolutely loved it! I highly recommend, especially for anyone who's looking for something a little different and indie. Well, as you may or may not know, Steve Carrell of The 40 Year Old Virgin is one of the stars of the film, and I happen to have a tiny crush on the fella. I don't know, I can't explain it, so I'll just

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All right, I know it's been a while since I posted, but frankly that's because it's been that long since I had anything fun to share.So, here ya go. I know they aren't necessarily universal, but I still think they're fun. Feel free to comment with your own.1. Women are innately self-conscious. This is not a choice; it's a genderwide condition. On a bad day, I look in the mirror and see my

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Duck. What? You thought I was going to say something else, didn't you? Well, I should have, but I'm a lady!Anyway, before I tell you why he should perform such an act, why don't you try to guess who said the following:"...a condition like this will bring about the destruction of your nation. It'll bring about terrorist bombs; it'll bring earthquakes, tornadoes and possibly a meteor."Was it Osama

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Pop Slut Video

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It's amazing the kind of shit I find to do to avoid a real task, such as studying for a midterm.You know, like posting to this friggin' blog. Even though I really have nothing interesting to report.*Sigh*We're rounding out, ohhhhhh, week FOUR of my life without a job. I hate to admit it, but I'm getting strangely comfortable with my unemployment. I'm home every evening, lots of free time on my

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Love and kisses to everyone who's wished me a Happy Birthday today (and to those who haven't...kiss my ass, I never liked you anyway)!!I spent the first half of my day with my dad, cz he had to drive me back down here so he could fix my poor car. Poor thing, it's still chuggin' along after 160,000 miles. Just hold out a few more months til Mama graduates!!Anyhoo, I spent the weekend home with the

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You Should Be a Film WriterYou don't just create compelling stories, you see them as clearly as a movie in your mind.You have a knack for details and dialogue. You can really make a character come to life.Chances are, you enjoy creating all types of stories. The joy is in the storytelling.And nothing would please you more than millions of people seeing your story on the big screen!What Type of

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Happy Birthday Jen!!!Sorry, I don't plan ahead enough to have mailed a real card... and any decent egreeting isn't free... soooo... this is what you get. Have a good one!!

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The truth really is stranger than fiction! This made my day!Oh, and, Mr. Bush, open mouth, insert foot!

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Okay, I figured I should at least check in so you'd all know that I'm not dead.Finals week was not the finest time to blog, since it was a bit crazy and exhausting, and immediately after it was over I headed home for some R&R with the family. But now I'm back to good ole Cbus to enjoy the remainder of my measly break before Summer Quarter begins. I won an old copy of the original Silent Hill

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My sister gave her a sheet of stickers to keep her busy while we drove... a few minutes later we caught her sticking them all to her nose. I just love the look on her face. 'At's my girl!

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Clerks 2 Trailer (sort of)PS Better post coming soon... when I'm not late for work.

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3 new songs added to the mediaplayer-thingy.Love,Salma

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So, when it was announced that Grey's Anatomy was moved to Thursdays at 9 opposite CSI, I thought, "Eh, it's cool. I have a DVR. I can watch GA while recording CSI, we have the technology." But I just found out that Supernatural is now going to air on Thursdays... at 9.Well, CSI, it's been fun! Your time has come.(Yeah, I'm not worthwhile. But I admit it, and admitting you have a problem is the

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So, I'll finally admit it... every year at this time, I get a little sad. It's the Cannes Film Festival. Seeing it on TV bums me out. Why? Because seeing it on TV means that we can mark another year that that I'm not actually there to see it in person. This will make it year four. And how can I avoid it, 'cause it's ALL OVER the TV. The perfect sunny weather, the beautiful sea, palm trees...

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Now, I'm not posting this because I'm a huge fan of Lindsey Lohan or anything. I mean, I actually kinda like her. How can you hate the adorable girl from The Parent Trap who got to run around hugging Dennis Quaid, doing her best to pull off a British accent? I'm no hater, so I'll admit it, I think she's gorgeous, now that she's back to her old voluptuous-red-head self that she was before she

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*Warning: Don't continue if you're on the west coast and the Grey's Anatomy finale hasn't aired yet, or you've Tivo'd for a later date!Okay, I teared up when the friggin' dog died... but not when Denny went (I'm a little warped, I'll admit that). I'm starting to think maybe I should stop watching TV and seeing movies all together 'cause I'm starting to get soooooo sucked in. Em and I were

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This is how I've managed to stay out of trouble recently, a strict regimen of class, work, and sleep. Some studying and tv watching thrown in. It's definitely made this quarter fly by, and that's always a good thing. The only downside is that it makes for a fairly boring experience, thus the reason for the measly posts I've managed to come up with lately.The Peace Corps application process has

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...And this is the best I could come up with:You Are Fozzie Bear"Wocka! Wocka!"You're the life of the party, and you love making people crack up.If only your routine didn't always bomb!You may find more groans than laughs, but always keep the jokes coming.The Muppet Personality Test

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create your own visited states mapor check out these Google Hacks.Wow, when you make it all visual... I totally have not been to enough places. Even my "visited countries" map wouldn't be that impressive... damn I gotta get outta here.

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So, I'm only posting because it's Monday, and for some reason I feel like this means I should.Well, in my life lately, let's see... Oh, my weekend was not the greatest, but I scored some great time on the clock at work, so I guess I'll just be happy about it later. Super pissed off at a coworker on Saturday, but we ended up hugging, so I managed to get over it before bedtime.Okay, I think I'm

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I've only been a member of myspace for two whole days... and already I hate it.Example: "With a pretty face like that, I'm sure you'll make lots of money."

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All right, that was my way of saying that the quarter is already half over, and I'm still feelin' good about it. That's all.Yes, this week is the fifth, and I'm still merrily chugging along. No panic attacks or humiliating failures or anything. Basically, so far, so good.In other news, I cut my hair last Friday. I lost about 3 and half inches, so now it's all bouncy and healthy. I'm still trying

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So, how was everyone's Easter weekend?Mine was just dandy. I spent it at my sister's , letting her husband and daughter entertain me. I tried making my way back to C-Bus on Sunday night... but we had some car troubles. I had to leave Audrey (that would be my car) at a gas station in Carey over night, until my dad and I could come back to fix 'er the next day. But all is well that ends well, '

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Being that it's the beginning of the week, I'm not exactly overloaded with fun stuff to blog about. What about last week? Well, you already heard about the concert on Tuesday, which was the highlight of the week. Saturday afternoon, I had a job interview for a box office position at a comedy club. That actually looks pretty promising, but I've learned the hard way that it's never a good idea to

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So, I realize that by posting this, I am obviously setting myself up to have to respond to someone else's bull shit... but I'm willing to accept that. For some reason, today I felt particularly fiesty, so when I had the chance to just slap my name on a generic letter to Congress concerning gay rights, I didn't take it. I wrote a version of my own, which I happen to be pretty proud of. Here it is:

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