I wish I was clever...

I made waffles for breakfast today. I didn't care for them, but dad said they were good. Whether or not he said that to make me not feel bad about them I don't know, but I would like to try a different recipe. So, while I was eating my waffles, we got a call. From a lawyer. For Sara. He said that if she doesn't call him today then he will call the police. That's kinda scary. I told this to dad and asked if I should go wake her up since all she does is sleep constantly, but he told me not to worry about it. It's her problem. I still feel bad about it though, but maybe this is what she needs to get going...

Rach and I were supposed to start school yesterday but they canceled the damn class. That sucks so much. I know things kind of work out better this way, but still, I just wanted to finish everything up and be done with it.

So, the word on Jaxi: it's not her hips that are popping out, but her kneecaps. They slide out of the socket and make it impossible for her to bend her leg. The vet recommended kenneling her for ten to fourteen days to help immoblize it and give her legs a chance to heal and recover from the inflammation. If that doesn't work, the only other thing they can do is surgery. About $5,000 for both legs. Needless to say, we don't have that kind of money. Poor dog. She's in her kennel now looking all sad and pathetic 'cause she doesn't understand why she is in there. Hopefully she will get better.

I'm in a creative mood. I haven't completely decided what I want to do. Either paint: oil, room, or on the computer (cg), or I can draw...Well, whichever. I'm off!

My "Wild" Weekend

So, I threw my back out again. Needless to say, it was, and still is, incredibly painful to do anything. Thus I spent the better part of two days laying on the floor or whatnot. I really don't like laying down that much. Most of that time was spent watching tv. How boring! I hate watching that much tv. But, I did get to see some movies that I've been wanting to watch for a long time.

First, there was The Joy Luck Club. I've only ever seen the last twenty minutes of it before and I've heard talk for the longest time that it was such a great movie. I liked it. It was interesting. I think though, that the book would be better. I know I say that about everything, but it would be especially true in this case. The background stories would be more in depth I think. There's always more information in books than in movies. So, I might read it. Strange though, whenever I think about anyone who would read that book, I can only think of hoards of middle aged women....hmm....

I watched Masterpiece Theatre too. This installment was called "The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton." Overall, a bit dull and I'm glad that it didn't have more parts to it. I don't really get how the title fits the story. Don't get me wrong, it does apply, but it seems that they could have found something else that fit it a bit better. The story was about a young, educated woman that married a man that published magazines and the like. Of course, they were madly in love, but the husband gave his wife syphillis. He got it from a prostitute that he was either sleeping with before he got married, or cheating on his wife with, they didn't really specify. And if they did, I was too tired to notice. Anyways, since she had syphillis, her first three children died and it was all sad and whatnot. She managed to have two more kids before she passed away, but they really didn't focus much on them. So, she died at 28 from the STD. The reason that she is so famous is because she wrote a book. I forget what it was called, but the main point of it was to be a guide to running the home. I'm guessing that it still is a popular book in England based on how they presented everything, but I don't know for sure. I sure I could research it and find out, but let's face it, that's just not happening.

I also watched "Breakfast at Tiffany's." It left me with only one resounding thought, "Why the hell is that a classic?" It was boring, and nothing special from any other romance movie. I really don't understand its appeal...My loss I guess.

After such a weekend, I'm trying to get used to sitting up more now. Jaxi has an appointment with the vet tomorrow to get her hips checked out. I need to make an appointment to get mine checked out too :). School starts tomorrow as well. Considering the pain I'm in, tomorrow is not cracking up to be such a great day.

Yay for hobby lobby!

So I finished buying everything that I need to begin painting. How cool is that? Yeah, I know, pretty darn.

I even got some things that I didn't need, but will probably use. Apparently at Hobby Lobby everything just cost as much as the sticker price. They don't even scan anything in; they just type in the prices. So, if you were really dishonest and stuff you could just scrape off the real price and switch it with a cheaper price. They wouldn't even know. Crazy.

I think some people might be doing this already. When I was comparing prices, some items cost more than others even though they were the same thing. I got a 32 oz thing of gesso for five bucks, and the 16oz cost seven something. I didn't change the prices, I swear! But yeah, it doesn't really make sense.

I'm happy with what I bought though. I got a tabletop easel for six bucks, which was cool. You had to assemble it, but it didn't come with instructions so I just kinda guessed. I think I set it up right...O_O???

I've already started priming one of the canvas panels that I bought from Wal-mart. Gesso smells like Elmer's glue. Which makes sense, I think it's made from animal glue or something like that. Good thing Leah isn't here--she might try to eat it :p

I swam for half an hour today at the gym. Damn that's hard work! I would swim across and then wait at the other side just to catch my breath so I could swim back. Good times though. I've been working out for at least an hour everytime I go. I'm going to weigh myself on Saturday to see if I've lost any weight. I hope so. Working out so much kinda sucks. Mostly 'cause I get bored. Mostly.

By the way Rachel, yes Masterpiece Theatre did have a good ending. Or I should say "Bleak House" had a good ending. Definitely had the touch of Dickens. I love how he ends his stuff. I don't know how to explain it, but its just always so cool. They started another series. I forget what it is about, but I'm looking forward to watching it this Saturday.

Yeah, I can't really think of anything else to write...I'm kinda sleepy. I'm just wasting time until Sara finishes in the bathroom so I can get ready for bed. Oh, she's out. G'night.

A bit of a waste of a day

So, I've begun to work out longer at the gym. I've been averaging 70 minutes of cardio each time. But then again, that's really not saying much since I've only done this twice now. I will attempt to prevail though! I wonder why I always feel fatter the day after I go to the gym...Anyone know?

We went to Stanley's graduation party tonight. It was funny listening to all the stories they told. Mike's old neighbor was there and he was regailing us with tales of living across the street from them. Very amusing.

I know I didn't mention it before, but I had a mole removed from the back of my neck last Monday. After she cut it off, I was all like "Can I see it?" One word: Ew. That's why Rachel made a comment that I should have taken a picture of it and posted it. It was really nasty looking though, so I wouldn't want to terrorize your dreams with it. It still hurts too. The place where it was; not the mole. They sent it away to the lab to see if it was cancerous. I really doubt it though. If it is, then I have to go back in and they would cut a big chunk of the back of my neck out to try and get rid of it. I'm thinking that they also might remove a lymph node to check and see if it metastisized, but I'm not sure on that though. I think that's what they do, but I don't know.

I'm bored...

The last installment of Masterpiece Theatre is on tonight. Rock on! I hope I can stay up late enough to finish watching it--I'm really tired.

Welcome to My World

Man I'm tired. I'm always tired. Always will be tired. That's life. :'(

So, I decided against waiting to finish my room up before I posted pictures of my room. Mostly because I'm lazy. Mostly...

Ok, these are of my closet. I haven't completely finished them yet. I going to do something similar with the back of my door. Except the darker blue box will be in the middle and the symbols will be my name in Japanese. I knew a Japanese girl who wrote it out for me. The handles of the closet doors will also have symbols on them. All of which came from the fabric on my papasan chair. I was trying to incorporate it more into the room. I pretty much F-ed up all of the ones on the right door, but the ones on the left came out good. Jaxi was kind enough to include herself into these pictures. Thank you Jaxi...

I even went ahead and painted the light switch. The power outlets are also in silver but I didn't put the faux finish on them. I didn't want to shock myself O_O

That's dollar store art right there! Yes, awesomeness...

The light fixtures are from IKEA. That place is fun to go to isn't it? that big square is painted on the wall too. That area seemed really empty and I wanted to mimic the doors a bit.

I'd like to point out the other dollar store art in the upper right corner. Also, please take the time to enjoy the kick ass flamingo neon light, which I probably should have turned on before I took the picture. And yes, that is a pineapple hanging from my bed. It holds my needles!

And that's the last bit. Those are clean clothes that I need to fold and put away. These pictures make my room look a lot dirtier than it actually is. The floor is completely clean, except for the stuff in front of my door that is going to Goodwill.

So there it is, in all its glory. And now to leave you with a picture that rivals those of Leah's:

To Reiterate:

Thanks Leah! I will never forget "Dancing Mud Man with Sombreo." I actually admired it quite a bit when you were out. That picture rocks. I will put up pics of my room when I'm done painting it. It's almost finished. I went through part of my room today and found the stuff I wanted to send you. Hopefully I will be able to ship it out to you soon. I still need to check to see if it will be cheaper to send you the tent through mail or through the airport...

As a side note about your paintings, did you ever find out where they came from...umm, besides Japan. I did a ppt presentation on the ukiyo-e that I could send you. I feel all knowlegable about them now. *puffs with pride*

Anyways, I found out today when I was at my chiro appt that if you need to lose weight that you should be doing 60-90 mins of exercise everyday or most days. That is so discouraging! I never get anywhere close to that. I guess that now I'm going to have to double up on the time I spend at the gym (I say this while eating a bowl of chocolate ice cream :\).

I also stopped by Wal-mart today and bought some oil paints. I know, ritzy right? But they were cheap (I think). I also went online to read about oil painting technique and stuff, it's soo interesting! Seriously. I can't wait to get started! I never thought that painting would be so complicated. I started a list on some of the stuff that I'll need so that I can buy it bit by bit. That way the cost doesn't seem too overwhelming. I already have some canvas panels that I bought a few weeks ago. I think I really just need some OMS and gesso...mostly 'cause I don't like the smell of turpintine...yeah I'm pretty sure that I spelt that wrong. I still have some research to do on it though. I read 'til I didn't want to read anymore for the day. There's still a bunch that I kinda don't understand and I don't want to slather paint all over something and then find out that I've just wasted everything that went into it. It would be easier to take a class and have people explain everything to you, but I don't feel like it.

Jaxi's birthday is next Saturday. I'm going to give her a stuffed crab that I bought for a dollar. She'll love it.

Dude, I've been all into Starcraft lately. I finished the Terran champaign without cheating!!! How cool is that? I've never been able to do that before. I feel so accomplished. Good job me. *pats self on back*

So, yeah. I just realized that I wrote about a bunch of stuff that nobody would care to read. Oh well, I feel the title of my blog explains everything. Hope y'all are doing well.

:D Smiles for you :D

The Day of Mothers!

Last night I went to grandma's house. Not Robins. Cassavant. That was interesting. Apparently that side of the family went on another cruise. They had pictures and stuff. It looked cool. Mom was really into hanging out with them. Makes sense. They are on her level and she loves them.

This morning mom keeps yelling at me. Not sure why. I just keep giving her a look and then tell her that she "needs to calm down." She already took one of her happy pills today, so it was wierd. I walk out there and she throws a little fit about something and yells at me till I leave and then the next time I go out she apologizes profusely until I leave. She's usually not so flightly...I don't know.

We're going to the gym for Mother's Day. I know, big fun right? It will be cool to see the gym that everyone else in the family goes to. Mom got me and Rachel passes for the day. Then we are supposed to come home and eat and then play a game.

Man, I have been so tired lately. I could sleep forever. Seriously.

Oh yeah, so I stayed up to watch Masterpiece Theatre last night. That kicked so much ass! I thought it was the last part, but it wasn't. So now I get a whole 'nother Saturday of it. Yay!

Damn I'm a nerd...

I have returned!

Ok, so, somehow I ruined the time setting on here. Oh well, its not that important anyway.

Update on my life (for those who care):
I finished this semester on Wednesday. I'm so glad to be done with it all, but at the same time, I feel like I have nothing to do now. I would like to mention that I got straight A's. Thank you, thank you, I am proud. They were all high A's too. Surprising. I found out the other day that I was reimbursed for my summer course. That's another 200 bucks back into my account. I want to buy a camera with it. I gotta go research prices and stuff though. Is that enough to buy a good one?

I'm thinking of trying my hand at painting. With oil paints. I think it might be cool and I'd like to have another hobby. The humanities courses I took have really got me interested in art and stuff. I think that I'm going to minor in art history, unless of course, it's too hard with my pre-med classes.

Two weeks until I'm back in school. I want to clean my room in that time and finish painting it. Have you seen it yet Leah? I don't remember. With the blue faux finish? I still need to complete my door and finish the symbols on the closet. I don't think that it will take too much time. Probably a few hours.

So, once my room is clean, I gotta hit those video games! Leah says there is an alternate ending for Suikoden that I missed out on. I'm going to use a walkthrough the next time so I get everything. Yeah, that will be awesome.

I've started buying stuff for when I move out. I have some awesome stone dinnerware. It cost 90 dollars, but I think it was worth it. I also have some cups and a cheap knife set. I have a goal that a year from now I'll be living in Tuscon. Let's see how that works out.

I'm going to start applying at the hospitals around here soon. I know a few people that work at different ones that might be able to help me. I took anatomy and physiology with them. One thing I learned from this: Apparently to be a nurse, you must be nice in person and catty in groups. Interesting. You must also hold contempt for doctors. After all, those bastards know nothing right? And since you just scored a whopping 70% on your latest test on the kidneys, respiratory system, and digective tract, I should rely more on your opinion.

Sorry, but some of them are such morons. Not that that irritates me, it just bothers me that these people think that they should be given everything because they deserve it for some reason. I have no sympathy for them. If you are going into a career where someone's life depends on you, you should know your stuff! And bitching and complaining doesn't mean you know something.

Anyways, I'm sure there's more I could write, but I'll do it later. I gotta get moving.

I'm excited, masterpiece theatre is on tonight. Yay!

And so it begins...

Hey everyone,
I said I would get to it eventually, and eventually finally came. I'm gonna go look around...