I went to the Library and got some more books. I refrained from getting 10 books like I usually do since I never get time to read them before they are due again. Also, since I live across the street from the library now, (another awesome perk about the place I live in) I can just walk across the street whenever I'm done with the ones I got. No more across town excursions! :)
Book 1: Zensele: A letter for my Daughter by J. Nozipo Maraire.
The book is a letter from a Zimbabwean mother to her daughter, a student at Harvard. Interweaving history and memories, disappointments and dreams, like the tales of the traditional village storyteller, this letter is a gift from one generation to the next. As her daughter enters a new world, a mother shares the riches of her own through stories of her personal experiences and those of her generation.
Yes, I did take that directly from the book because I'm not that great with words and they summed it up very nicely whereas I would've made it sound dumb and uninteresting. I'll probably do the same for the books to follow.
I chose this book because I love books about other places.
Book 2: IHOP Papers by Ali Liebegott.
Francesca, a disgruntled twenty-year old lesbian IHOP waitress, tries desperately to pull together the pieces of her young, scattered life. Shes moves to San Francisco following her philosophy teacher, Irene, whom shes obsessed with.
Once in San Francisco, however, Francesca is forced by dire circumstances to work at the local pancake house. Much to her dismay, the new employer requires her to wear a ridiculous Heidi of the Alps uniform-which is almost as humiliating as serving the crazed array of speed freaks and other graveyard shift misfits. Half-suicidal, half-euphoric, Francesca seeks distraction in anything or anyone from her unrequited love for Irene.
I picked this one because I can relate to this girl.
Except I'm not a lesbian...and I didn't move out here for someone...and I'm not half-suicidal...and I dont have unrequited love for anyone...but, we both work at jobs we dislike, wearing uniforms we despise (mine is all white and I HATE white not only because it looks bad on me but also because I cant keep it clean, especially at work!)....OK, so that's all we have in common but it still seems like an entertaining read.
Book 3: The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Aaaand I just realized that this is the second book in the trilogy (durrrr)so I actually will be reading The Fellowship of the Ring first. Or should I read The Hobbit first?
I still haven't finished The Devil and Miss Prym yet, though I planned on finishing it today on my day off. I didn't count on being hungover though, and it turns out I cant read while I'm sick.
Stupid Tequila.
Who cares if it was self-inflicted, it still sucks.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
Harry Potter Books
Yes, I finally broke down and read all of them all in a week and a half (yeah that's all I did the whole time, why do you ask?) and now I'm a Harry Potter Fan.
When the next movie comes out then you'll find me in one of those incredibly long lines stringing around the movie theater (I haven't decided if I'll dress up, probably not...maybe...) clutching the Deathly Hallows book and chatting animatedly with the fans nearest me.
You know the part in Yes Man when he goes to his boss's Harry Potter Movie Marathon Night? Yep, you guessed it, I'm gonna throw one of those. Its gonna be a blast. Yeah.
So now that I'm finished with the Potter Books I'm going to start on the Lord of the Rings only unlike Harry Potter I'm going to watch all the movies first then read the books. So that up next.
On a less important note [sarcasm] I've started the application process for Saddleback college in Mission Viejo, CA. To qualify as a CA resident I have to have proof that I have physically lived in CA for a year and 1 day before the semester starts (Jan 11,2010) how I'm going to prove that, I'm not quite sure yet since I didn't get a job at the cheesecake until February.
However application process is on hold until tomorrow anyway since I have to call Darlene to find out dates of when I received my GED and what dates I attended DSC.
Bleh! I hate waiting!
When the next movie comes out then you'll find me in one of those incredibly long lines stringing around the movie theater (I haven't decided if I'll dress up, probably not...maybe...) clutching the Deathly Hallows book and chatting animatedly with the fans nearest me.
You know the part in Yes Man when he goes to his boss's Harry Potter Movie Marathon Night? Yep, you guessed it, I'm gonna throw one of those. Its gonna be a blast. Yeah.
So now that I'm finished with the Potter Books I'm going to start on the Lord of the Rings only unlike Harry Potter I'm going to watch all the movies first then read the books. So that up next.
On a less important note [sarcasm] I've started the application process for Saddleback college in Mission Viejo, CA. To qualify as a CA resident I have to have proof that I have physically lived in CA for a year and 1 day before the semester starts (Jan 11,2010) how I'm going to prove that, I'm not quite sure yet since I didn't get a job at the cheesecake until February.
However application process is on hold until tomorrow anyway since I have to call Darlene to find out dates of when I received my GED and what dates I attended DSC.
Bleh! I hate waiting!
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Addictions
I am very much addicted to facebook...and blogger...and Nat http://www.youtube.com/communitychannel (thanks Gawdun)...and just the Internet in general.
I come home from work and before I even change out of my clothes I turn on my puter and log into facebook and at my computer I stay for at least a couple hours until I need to make a mad dash for the bathroom or go make some food or tea. And speaking of which...
Tea. I am very very partial to this drink. I LOOOVE green tea and I just bought a big jar of some Jasmine Green Tea from some Chinese store in Westminster. According to Patrick it will last me a year. I learned this after dumping a whole teaspoon of tea leaves into my drink and Patrick exclaiming "Whoa, are you gonna give everyone in the restaurant some tea?!" Apparently, you only need a couple small pinches of leaves for a cup and you can even reuse the leaves again and again... ahhh how I love tea!
I am also addicted to the sourdough bread at work. I eat a piece every time I walk by the bread station (which is often!) and it is sooo soo sooooo yummmy when you spread a thick layer of butter on it. MMMMM!
And also fries.
And Books.
And Sleep.
And work. Today is my day off and it feels weird not having to go to work sometime today. And it leaves me torn too. Should I go to the beach and read or should I stay inside where I have access to the Internet that I'm so addicted to? See my predicament? <--- (AhHaHaHa! funny story about this word, I'll tell it some other time)
No?
Well I'll quit being the spoiled brat that I am and go enjoy the suns rays even though my skin is rebellious and refuses to build a proctective layer of brown-ness also known as a tan.
I come home from work and before I even change out of my clothes I turn on my puter and log into facebook and at my computer I stay for at least a couple hours until I need to make a mad dash for the bathroom or go make some food or tea. And speaking of which...
Tea. I am very very partial to this drink. I LOOOVE green tea and I just bought a big jar of some Jasmine Green Tea from some Chinese store in Westminster. According to Patrick it will last me a year. I learned this after dumping a whole teaspoon of tea leaves into my drink and Patrick exclaiming "Whoa, are you gonna give everyone in the restaurant some tea?!" Apparently, you only need a couple small pinches of leaves for a cup and you can even reuse the leaves again and again... ahhh how I love tea!
I am also addicted to the sourdough bread at work. I eat a piece every time I walk by the bread station (which is often!) and it is sooo soo sooooo yummmy when you spread a thick layer of butter on it. MMMMM!
And also fries.
And Books.
And Sleep.
And work. Today is my day off and it feels weird not having to go to work sometime today. And it leaves me torn too. Should I go to the beach and read or should I stay inside where I have access to the Internet that I'm so addicted to? See my predicament? <--- (AhHaHaHa! funny story about this word, I'll tell it some other time)
No?
Well I'll quit being the spoiled brat that I am and go enjoy the suns rays even though my skin is rebellious and refuses to build a proctective layer of brown-ness also known as a tan.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Computer + Dark = Instant Sleep
Every time I get on my computer at night I immediately fall asleep. Usually people who have a hard time sleeping are told to not do any reading or get on your computer at least an hour before sleeping because your brain wakes up from the bright light I suppose. Not for me though, its like a insta-snooze.
Speaking... of.... which..... *yawn* Im falling asleep right now so Im gonna cut this short folks.
G'night!
Speaking... of.... which..... *yawn* Im falling asleep right now so Im gonna cut this short folks.
G'night!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Deep Stirrings live :)
I just got home from watching my friends band play at The Neighborhood Cup. It was amazing, I had delicious jasmine green tea and beautiful music, what could be better. The band is called Deep Stirrings and they are a folk rock band check them out http://www.myspace.com/deepstirrings they often have free shows at the Cup which is an awesome place also www.theneighborhoodcup.com
Most of the songs are sung by Alec but Sarah sings a few too. Sarah has the voice of an angel. She brings tears to my eyes when she sings. She's ruining songs for me too. I'll hear her sing some beautiful song so I'll go look it up and it never sounds as good as her. I wish they would hurry up and get their album out so I can listen to their songs whenever I feel like it.
Oh and then to top off the evening, when I got home there was live music coming from the Ritz Carlton across the street that I could hear as clear as a bell in my room so I've been listening to live music all night :)
By the way, I didn't post a blog yesterday because I was at my cousins mikes house. We had gone to El Torito's happy hour then went home and played catch phrase drunk.
Good times!
Now that I'm legal to drink (yay 21!) then I've been getting drunk alot which is no good (sorry brain cells...and liver)...I should probably cut back...
Most of the songs are sung by Alec but Sarah sings a few too. Sarah has the voice of an angel. She brings tears to my eyes when she sings. She's ruining songs for me too. I'll hear her sing some beautiful song so I'll go look it up and it never sounds as good as her. I wish they would hurry up and get their album out so I can listen to their songs whenever I feel like it.
Oh and then to top off the evening, when I got home there was live music coming from the Ritz Carlton across the street that I could hear as clear as a bell in my room so I've been listening to live music all night :)
By the way, I didn't post a blog yesterday because I was at my cousins mikes house. We had gone to El Torito's happy hour then went home and played catch phrase drunk.
Good times!
Now that I'm legal to drink (yay 21!) then I've been getting drunk alot which is no good (sorry brain cells...and liver)...I should probably cut back...
Thursday, September 10, 2009
So Much for Being Unique
Somewhere in this world there is someone who looks exactly like yourself.
Yes, its true. As much as you try, you dont have your own unique look.
However, if it makes you feel any better, your twin may not have the same style, thoughts or beliefs as you, only facial and/or body features.
Although there are probably a good number of people with your same style, thoughts, and beliefs, your just simply a different face.
Heh.
Yes, its true. As much as you try, you dont have your own unique look.
However, if it makes you feel any better, your twin may not have the same style, thoughts or beliefs as you, only facial and/or body features.
Although there are probably a good number of people with your same style, thoughts, and beliefs, your just simply a different face.
Heh.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Lately...
I realized that my eye stopped twitching! Hooray!
I noticed it because my eye twitched today and I realized that it hadn't done that in a while.
hmmm, maybe living by the ocean relieves stress...
So far I adore living with my roommies. They are very laid back and cool. Its easy to hang out with them.
Oh and Sensi the Queen Kitty lets me pet her every once in a while which is nice :)
I havent been writing in my blog everyday and although probably none of you care its a bad bad bad thing for me to break my promise to myself so I will resume my daily blog to keep the promise I made.
And now Im off to have some delicious pasta and possibly a movie with Alec!
Adios Amigos!
I noticed it because my eye twitched today and I realized that it hadn't done that in a while.
hmmm, maybe living by the ocean relieves stress...
So far I adore living with my roommies. They are very laid back and cool. Its easy to hang out with them.
Oh and Sensi the Queen Kitty lets me pet her every once in a while which is nice :)
I havent been writing in my blog everyday and although probably none of you care its a bad bad bad thing for me to break my promise to myself so I will resume my daily blog to keep the promise I made.
And now Im off to have some delicious pasta and possibly a movie with Alec!
Adios Amigos!
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