Why is it...
Why is it that the second I open my textbook, I get sleepy?
Why is it that packing is so much more fun than unpacking?
Why is it that the internet is the most epic learning tool, and yet also the best form of procrastination?
Why is it that grated cheese taste better than normal cheese?
And why is it that stolen grated cheese tastes better than non-stolen cheese?
Important questions, important questions.
(In other news, I'm packing for Utah tonight! And no- I'm not currently procrastinating homework- I just finished! Proof: I now know that the term for the abnormal condition of fungus of the nail is onychomycosis. Onych= nails, o=combining vowel, myc= fungus, osis= abnormal condition. Med term is like playing word-part puzzles! It's so fun! [And now I'm going to hate it because I just said how fun it was. Dang.])
5.21.2011
Drivel (with flair!)
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| I want to have a massive one of these and stick it on my forehead. |
So I should be doing homework right now, but instead I'm coming up with good things to do to procrastinate. I don't think I spelled that right. Oh well. I don't spell most things right. Although I am a stickler for grammar. (see above picture)
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| This is also very true. |
Hey, yeah, and why did facebook stop doing flair? I miss that. Getting all those funny buttons... I had some funny literature ones. And pirate ones. I do like pirates, have I mentioned that?
and this one--- I like this one:
Yes, I do have all my favorite flair saved on my computer. Because when I printed my journal two years back, I made the inside covers full of funny flair buttons, and it turned out quite nicely, thank you very much.
Anyways. Back to the not-doing-homework thing.
It's all due tomorrow night at 9pm, but I should get it done tonight, because tomorrow we're going to my cousins farewell talk at 9 in the morning, and won't get home until, like, 4, and then I still have to pack because we're leaving Monday morning. BAH. But I really, REALLY, don't want to do it right now.
It's not like it's hard. It's just that I have to pay attention, and I'm sleepy. I have to, like, remember what I've read and comprehend it and stuff. Um, no. Not going to work. Besides, Diego's passed out on my lap, and am I going to kick him off just so I can grab my text book? No, no I am not.
And did I mention my Itunes BUSTED AGAIN???? Seriously, I think I'm done with Itunes and all things Apple. It ALWAYS does this. And I don't think it's worth it anymore. I'll invest in other electronic devices, thank you very much, since yours SUCK SO BAD. dckjsajefiowjfklasdjfsdmhfiwaevfinuesadiklfdifogioshadkjf *grumbles angrily under breath*
In other news, I'm quite enjoying my Kindle. Except for the fact that it doesn't have any of the Harry Potter books on the kindle program. (Boooo, hiss) And, I actually deleted a purchase I made the other day. I had gotten an urge to buy a certain book that I've wanted to read for a while, and since it was only a few clicks and a scroll away, I bought it. The next day, I went back and cancelled the purchase (I hadn't read any of it yet), so that's $8.99 I-sorta-but-really-didn't-spend. I felt sorta proud with my thrifty decision. Just don't tell my dad. :)) Though he'll probably just read it on here.
So, I'm on goodreads.com, which I LOVE, but I joined a bookclub called Book Buying Addicts Anonymous. It's quite amazing, since everyone there also has the same problems as I do, and we talk about how our families think we're crazy and how throwing books away is an awful sin (it hurts my soul even to think about it-- If you don't want it, at least DONATE IT, or if it's complete crap that should never have been printed in the first place, AT LEAST SAVE SOME TREES AND THROW IT IN THE RECYCLING BIN). Do love.
And now, I think I'm going to go read (not my textbook) and go to sleep. I'm tired.
And that's my pointless drivel for today. Foodnight! I mean, Goodnight!
5.17.2011
Day STEPHANIE
May 17, Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member.Well, how convenient: I was planning on putting up this picture anyways, but it just so happens to be STEPHANIE'S BIRTHDAY, and I was going to dedicate a post to her... well how about them apples?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY 22nd, STEPHANIE EMPEY PETERSON!
So, I was thinking of random things today about Stephanie, and random memories that I have, most of which either I or she would be embarressed of if I put on here... hahaha... So then I was thinking about one time, when Steph came home from college for the summer, or maybe a visit, I can't remember, during her first year at USU, and we went to go see The Simpson's Movie together. And now I'm thinking how dang weird it is that we saw that of all movies, because honestly? I've seen like, maybe one episode ever in my lifetime, and I'm sure Steph's the same, but we were all stoked to go see this movie. And I remember it being funny... It just struck me as funny today.
Anyways. Steph is awesome, and I wish we lived closer, and I hope she's not too sick anymore while carrying her dear little baby girl, and I'm so proud that she graduated college, and I've always looked up to her maturity and her in general, and I love that she's married to a guy who appreciates her and does cute little things for her like makes her oragami flowers and awesome "happy last day of school ever" posters, and I hope her future is as awesome as she is, and I can't wait to spoil her babies, and I think she is going to be one heck of a wonderful mother, and, oh, and she's beautiful, did I say that?
Can't wait to see you next week, sister! We're going to party hardy!!!
Love you <3
More Maggie Makes Me Smile
(originally posted at my darklightlullabye.com)
GOOD NEWS!!! (said in a sing-song-uber-excited-voice)
Just got wind of NEW BOOK from MAGGIE STIEFVATER (possibly my all-time author love)!
On her blog (which I read on goodreads.com--- thought I should do some citing here), she says: "Oh yeah, and it's a standalone novel (not a series), with blood, beaches, and kissing. My favorite that I've written so far. Ever."
(Side note: For some reason, I thought it said LEECHES instead of BEACHES, and I was like, "YEAH, RIGHT ON!" with a little fist pump, and was almost disappointed to realize it was beaches. Idea for your next book, Ms. Stiefvater? I'd be so stoked. Apparently I like leeches...)
But for her to be so excited about it makes me want to pee my pants while I do my little excited-happy-chair-dance that everyone makes fun of my for, because YOU KNOW IT'S GOING TO ROCK. I think it's impossible for Maggie Stiefvater to write anything not extravaggantly excellent full of beautiful, lyrical writing that just sucks you in and refuses to let go unless you've thoroughly swooned.
And can I just say, as much as I love series-- more delicious Stiefvater writing to soak up-- I'm stoked that it's a standalone. It seems like no one does these days in the YA world, and I kind of miss it. Actually, I really miss it. I loved that back in the day with Lament, she did a follow-up with Ballad. It wasn't exactly a continuation of the same story, but a whole new story about one of the lesser characters. It was like they could have been two standalones than a series, and I really liked that.
So The Scorpio Races won't be available until October 8th, from what I read, but I for one can hardly contain myself from building a time machine so I can go pick up a copy (stopping only for a copy of Forever, of course.)
For more semi-creepy Maggie Stiefvater love-ranting, see here for Lament and better yet, here for Shiver and Linger, which apparently Maggie found out about and Tweeted about back in the day and WOW that was a long link.
That was probably the best review I've ever written, because I've never felt so passionate about a book like I did then. Obsessive? Maybe. Creepy? Yeah, sorta. But oodles of fun.
GOOD NEWS!!! (said in a sing-song-uber-excited-voice)
Just got wind of NEW BOOK from MAGGIE STIEFVATER (possibly my all-time author love)!
On her blog (which I read on goodreads.com--- thought I should do some citing here), she says: "Oh yeah, and it's a standalone novel (not a series), with blood, beaches, and kissing. My favorite that I've written so far. Ever."
(Side note: For some reason, I thought it said LEECHES instead of BEACHES, and I was like, "YEAH, RIGHT ON!" with a little fist pump, and was almost disappointed to realize it was beaches. Idea for your next book, Ms. Stiefvater? I'd be so stoked. Apparently I like leeches...)
But for her to be so excited about it makes me want to pee my pants while I do my little excited-happy-chair-dance that everyone makes fun of my for, because YOU KNOW IT'S GOING TO ROCK. I think it's impossible for Maggie Stiefvater to write anything not extravaggantly excellent full of beautiful, lyrical writing that just sucks you in and refuses to let go unless you've thoroughly swooned.
And can I just say, as much as I love series-- more delicious Stiefvater writing to soak up-- I'm stoked that it's a standalone. It seems like no one does these days in the YA world, and I kind of miss it. Actually, I really miss it. I loved that back in the day with Lament, she did a follow-up with Ballad. It wasn't exactly a continuation of the same story, but a whole new story about one of the lesser characters. It was like they could have been two standalones than a series, and I really liked that.
So The Scorpio Races won't be available until October 8th, from what I read, but I for one can hardly contain myself from building a time machine so I can go pick up a copy (stopping only for a copy of Forever, of course.)
For more semi-creepy Maggie Stiefvater love-ranting, see here for Lament and better yet, here for Shiver and Linger, which apparently Maggie found out about and Tweeted about back in the day and WOW that was a long link.
That was probably the best review I've ever written, because I've never felt so passionate about a book like I did then. Obsessive? Maybe. Creepy? Yeah, sorta. But oodles of fun.
5.16.2011
Rule of Life
I don't know where Lizzi got these, but I laughed when I read them :)
THE MOST IMPORTANT LIFE RULES.
If you follow them, you will find true enlightenment.
Rule One: Be friends with people who can get you free food.
Rule Two: Don't get caught doing anything stupid.
Rule Three: If/when you do get caught, don't do anything stupid to make it worse.
Rule Four: Always play good music.
Rule Five: Eat Cookies.
Rule Six: When you aren't friends with people who can get you free food, find a way to steal food that is both quick and effective.
Rule Seven: Learn how to play the guitar. It is both cliche and attracts members of the opposite sex.
THE MOST IMPORTANT LIFE RULES.
If you follow them, you will find true enlightenment.
Rule One: Be friends with people who can get you free food.
Rule Two: Don't get caught doing anything stupid.
Rule Three: If/when you do get caught, don't do anything stupid to make it worse.
Rule Four: Always play good music.
Rule Five: Eat Cookies.
Rule Six: When you aren't friends with people who can get you free food, find a way to steal food that is both quick and effective.
Rule Seven: Learn how to play the guitar. It is both cliche and attracts members of the opposite sex.
Non-Perks of Kindle
Downfalls of my new (purple!) Kindle:
1. There's no clock. I can't tell when I've spent 3 hours reading, or 4, or 8...
2. No page numbers! What? Just a "63%" (or whatever %) line at the bottom... So, I can't tell just how thick any given book is that I'm reading. Huh.
And thirdly, and most importantly: Having a brand new book instantly at your fingertips (and paying $8-$20 for it) is easy as
click, scroll, click, click!
It's waaaaaaaaaay too easy to buy books when they're magically at your fingertips! You can have a new book in ten seconds, delivered instantly. While incredibly handy, TEMPATATION IS TOO GREAT!
1. There's no clock. I can't tell when I've spent 3 hours reading, or 4, or 8...
2. No page numbers! What? Just a "63%" (or whatever %) line at the bottom... So, I can't tell just how thick any given book is that I'm reading. Huh.
And thirdly, and most importantly: Having a brand new book instantly at your fingertips (and paying $8-$20 for it) is easy as
click, scroll, click, click!
It's waaaaaaaaaay too easy to buy books when they're magically at your fingertips! You can have a new book in ten seconds, delivered instantly. While incredibly handy, TEMPATATION IS TOO GREAT!
May 14-16
May 14, Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change.
The stupid gnat problem in this house!!! There's always bugs in my shower, and I hate it! Ugh, it makes me itchy and paranoid just thinking about it...
May 15, Day 25 - A picture of your day.
Literally my day yesterday. And today. Notice the purple in the background? That's my pillows and comfortables, because I'm lying in my bed. Why? Because it's raining, therefore, I my body is screaming in pain (ergo, I am not at church). Secondly, I thought I'd knock my Medical Term homework. ...5 hours later... I get to move on to Medical Assisting homework. Joy! (I don't think you can see, but Diego is passed out on a stack of my papers. Also, there are bite marks on the corners of all the books, and my laptop. Why? He gets jealous when I've got a book/laptop on my lap, so he bites them because he knows it'll get a reaction out of me. Secret smarts? It just might be.)
May 16, Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you.
Easy. Family.
The stupid gnat problem in this house!!! There's always bugs in my shower, and I hate it! Ugh, it makes me itchy and paranoid just thinking about it...
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| (this was the friendliest picture of gnats I could find... uggggh) |
May 15, Day 25 - A picture of your day.
Literally my day yesterday. And today. Notice the purple in the background? That's my pillows and comfortables, because I'm lying in my bed. Why? Because it's raining, therefore, I my body is screaming in pain (ergo, I am not at church). Secondly, I thought I'd knock my Medical Term homework. ...5 hours later... I get to move on to Medical Assisting homework. Joy! (I don't think you can see, but Diego is passed out on a stack of my papers. Also, there are bite marks on the corners of all the books, and my laptop. Why? He gets jealous when I've got a book/laptop on my lap, so he bites them because he knows it'll get a reaction out of me. Secret smarts? It just might be.)
May 16, Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you.
Easy. Family.
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| The Harris Clan (My mom's side of the family, who we're really close to. This was a few years ago, therefore the distinct lack of Greg) (Do you see my grandparents in the middle?! LOVE THEM!) |
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| The Empey's and the Newly Made Peterson's |
5.13.2011
Woof
Last week, while Mom and I were at Chiptole, I saw a manly woman with the phases of the moon tattooed around her ankle. Secretly a werewolf? I think so.
And a few more days
Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget.
(The fact that I haven't written any of my missionary friends... like, ever... I feel so terribly guilty)
Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at.
DANCING.
Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book.
"Favorite" is such a relative term... But I like "The Mortal Instruments" series quite a bit. It's the new Harry Potter-phenemenom. And I totally spelt that wrong.
(The fact that I haven't written any of my missionary friends... like, ever... I feel so terribly guilty)
Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at.
DANCING.
Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book.
"Favorite" is such a relative term... But I like "The Mortal Instruments" series quite a bit. It's the new Harry Potter-phenemenom. And I totally spelt that wrong.
5.10.2011
More 60 Day Photos
So, I'm really bad at this whole "posting every day" thing. Whoops.
May 4th, Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without.Um... um... I don't like these sentimental ones...
May 5th, Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die.Sneeze with my eyes open.
May 8th, Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity.
May 4th, Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without.Um... um... I don't like these sentimental ones...
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| Yeah. I went there. |
May 6th, Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you.
Stephanie Aurora Clark Nielson
Check out her awesome blog about her life after her near-fatal airplane crash, and the major brun injuries. (PS- she's an awesome Mormon)
May 7th, Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently.Those crazy Mormons... no, actually, missionaries. Like I've mentioned, I've been going teaching and contacting with the (sister) missionaries a lot lately, and that's had a big impact on my life these past few months.
May 8th, Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity.
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| I now have a new picture to love |
May 9th, Day 19 - A picture of you when you were little.
Um... I currently don't have that on my computer. I'll work on that. But I was a DARN CUTE BABY, let me tell you...
May 10th, Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel.
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