I've started trying to take photos at work. It's kinda fun. Also, Goodrow is the most photographed Murky person on the face of the planet, so we need pictures of other people representing. Of course this is me. Steaming Milk. Hooray!
For the record, I'm wearing a tie because Friday is Tie day at Murky coffee. Not because I'm a wannabe rock star.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
cleaning, cleaning, cleeeeeeeeeeeeeeaning
I'm busy cleaning today. It will probably go on, late into the night. I'm cleaning out my closet, cleaning out all of my fabrics, etc, and trying to reorganze them. YIKES!
Somehow I envisioned my summer "break" (actually, only 3 weeks off, and still working, so not TOTALLY a break), as me sitting around, making softies, shopping for clothes, etc, etc. But today is my first day actually free after classes ended two weeks ago, and somehow I decided to use it to clean?? What was I thinking.
Now that I'm sitting amonst piles of textiles and clothing (which I guess can also be filed loosley under textiles), I'm wishing I was walking around Georgetown or something. But I can't.
Maybe if I finish enough to take a short break by 7 I'll make a quick trip to H&M or something, to satiate my desire to spend money on shoes, trinkets, and silly outfits. The chances that I'll finish anything by then, however, are slim to none. And tomorrow I'm totally busy, and Thursday I need to sit myself down and sew some new softies... and I work Friday and Saturday. Soooo.... I'll probably go through my 3rd week of wanting to go to Tyson's by... not going to Tyson's.
*sigh*
Somehow I envisioned my summer "break" (actually, only 3 weeks off, and still working, so not TOTALLY a break), as me sitting around, making softies, shopping for clothes, etc, etc. But today is my first day actually free after classes ended two weeks ago, and somehow I decided to use it to clean?? What was I thinking.
Now that I'm sitting amonst piles of textiles and clothing (which I guess can also be filed loosley under textiles), I'm wishing I was walking around Georgetown or something. But I can't.
Maybe if I finish enough to take a short break by 7 I'll make a quick trip to H&M or something, to satiate my desire to spend money on shoes, trinkets, and silly outfits. The chances that I'll finish anything by then, however, are slim to none. And tomorrow I'm totally busy, and Thursday I need to sit myself down and sew some new softies... and I work Friday and Saturday. Soooo.... I'll probably go through my 3rd week of wanting to go to Tyson's by... not going to Tyson's.
*sigh*
Sunday, August 06, 2006
Saturday, August 05, 2006
You lear nsomething new...
Today I learned:
1. About global warming:
- when 9-11 occured, and planes were grounded for several days, the average daily temperatures rose 2-3 degrees acoss the entire nation. That's when scientists realized that the effects of global warming are much farther along, and worse than previoiusly thought - in an odd twist of fate, one of the things that is protecting us from the more severe effects is the layer of "protective" smog in our atmosphere.
2. About Spiders:
- There is currently an "infestation" of spiders in Australia that is causing mass panic. An article can be found here:Crazy Spiders! AUG!!
3. About Venomous snakes:
- Bottles of (very expensive) "Habu sake" are sold in almost any alcohol store on the big island of Okinawa prefecture. The venom of 'Okinawa Habu', one of Japan's most poisonous snakes, is present in the sake (along with a dead snake on the bottom)... and it is reputed to increase male virility!
- The King Cobra is the world’s largest venomous snake. The record length for a King was measured at 18 feet, 4 inches. King cobra bites can kill a full grown elephant in less than 3 hours.
A FULL GROWN ELEPHANT!!
4. About me:
- (I actually already knew this, sort of, but was reminded of it today when looking at snakes, and it's a sort-of interesting story, so here I go) I found a picture of this guy, who I swam with while scuba diving in Indonesia.
Sea snakes are very curioius creatures, and like to inspect things. And inspect me, he did! He swam gracefully up to my face, bumped his nose against my goggles, moved backwards, looked at me for a moment, and then swam peacefully on his way.
Of course, it's only in the last year that I've discovered that this particular sea snake has the most powerful neurotoxin venom in the world, 10x stronger than a rattlesnake's... I don't think I would have been filled with such wonderment, or been so pleased with himbumping his face against mine if I'd known that. Instead it would have been more... well... panic.
I'll say, though, that it was worth it to see him. I did lots of incredibly (and sometimes stupidly) dangeroius things when I was living in Indonesia, and this was the least of my worries. Because sea snakes are, in addition to being the most poisonoius snake in the world, the most docile snakes in the world. IOW: cases of them biting humans withoiut being provoked are rare, if not non-existant. So I wasn't actually in any danger.
**of note: I also got to swim with an ADORABLE orange blowfish, shaped like a little square box, and covered in tiny black polkadots. He looked just like this, except more square. And orange.
And also... a sea turtle! Hooray ^_^
1. About global warming:
- when 9-11 occured, and planes were grounded for several days, the average daily temperatures rose 2-3 degrees acoss the entire nation. That's when scientists realized that the effects of global warming are much farther along, and worse than previoiusly thought - in an odd twist of fate, one of the things that is protecting us from the more severe effects is the layer of "protective" smog in our atmosphere.
2. About Spiders:
- There is currently an "infestation" of spiders in Australia that is causing mass panic. An article can be found here:
3. About Venomous snakes:
- Bottles of (very expensive) "Habu sake" are sold in almost any alcohol store on the big island of Okinawa prefecture. The venom of 'Okinawa Habu', one of Japan's most poisonous snakes, is present in the sake (along with a dead snake on the bottom)... and it is reputed to increase male virility!
- The King Cobra is the world’s largest venomous snake. The record length for a King was measured at 18 feet, 4 inches. King cobra bites can kill a full grown elephant in less than 3 hours.
A FULL GROWN ELEPHANT!!
4. About me:
- (I actually already knew this, sort of, but was reminded of it today when looking at snakes, and it's a sort-of interesting story, so here I go) I found a picture of this guy, who I swam with while scuba diving in Indonesia.
Sea snakes are very curioius creatures, and like to inspect things. And inspect me, he did! He swam gracefully up to my face, bumped his nose against my goggles, moved backwards, looked at me for a moment, and then swam peacefully on his way.Of course, it's only in the last year that I've discovered that this particular sea snake has the most powerful neurotoxin venom in the world, 10x stronger than a rattlesnake's... I don't think I would have been filled with such wonderment, or been so pleased with himbumping his face against mine if I'd known that. Instead it would have been more... well... panic.
I'll say, though, that it was worth it to see him. I did lots of incredibly (and sometimes stupidly) dangeroius things when I was living in Indonesia, and this was the least of my worries. Because sea snakes are, in addition to being the most poisonoius snake in the world, the most docile snakes in the world. IOW: cases of them biting humans withoiut being provoked are rare, if not non-existant. So I wasn't actually in any danger.
**of note: I also got to swim with an ADORABLE orange blowfish, shaped like a little square box, and covered in tiny black polkadots. He looked just like this, except more square. And orange.
And also... a sea turtle! Hooray ^_^
Saturday, July 29, 2006
quite silly
WHAT?
I saw this in the Metro on Thursday. Just what, exactly, is this poster supposed to be conveying?
I wanted to wait until a girl in a very silly outfit wlked past, and then take a picture of him looking at her outfit, with that expression. But I didn't.
I saw this in the Metro on Thursday. Just what, exactly, is this poster supposed to be conveying?
I wanted to wait until a girl in a very silly outfit wlked past, and then take a picture of him looking at her outfit, with that expression. But I didn't.
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
hooray!
I just found out that they're making a CGI Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie! It's coming out in March '07.
I've been waiting for this since Vanilla Ice's career died!
Seriously. I used to live for TMNT in the afternoons. I totally hearted Raphael. Such a dreamy, rebellious turtle...
...<3<3<3...
I eventually moved my swooning on to better pastures (ahem, spiderman, ahem) around 8th grade, but I still get all swoony when I think of my turtle with the red bandana.
... and yes, for the record, this entry should be taken lightly, because I am talking about cartoon characters. I don't REALLY have a crush on a fictional turtle. Honestly.
I've been waiting for this since Vanilla Ice's career died!
Seriously. I used to live for TMNT in the afternoons. I totally hearted Raphael. Such a dreamy, rebellious turtle...
...<3<3<3...
I eventually moved my swooning on to better pastures (ahem, spiderman, ahem) around 8th grade, but I still get all swoony when I think of my turtle with the red bandana.
... and yes, for the record, this entry should be taken lightly, because I am talking about cartoon characters. I don't REALLY have a crush on a fictional turtle. Honestly.
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Silly expectations!
I signed onto AOL, and there was a link promising to give you "quirky summer date ideas!". I followed it, thinking that even if I didn't use these ideas for dates, I'd be interested to hear what they were. I saw Horseback Riding near the top of the list, and since I rode competitively for a little over 10 years, I thought "Hey, maybe it'll have something interesting" and clicked on the link.
What it turned out to be was a listing of single men across the country who liked horseback riding, on "Love@AOL, by Match.com".
I WAS TOTALLY DUPED!!!
And that's when I noticed something about Guy #2, COWBOYYUP. He was 38, but listed himself as only being interested in women who were 22-40. "AS IF," I thought, "He should readjust his thinking to have more of a spread, like 32-45." I, personally, don't think that many 22 year old women should be dating men who are 38. I know it happens sometimes, but if it's his dating *RULE*...
Guy #1, "HorseRidingHero" (who, by the way, didn't look like a hero...), was realistic though. He was 24, and looking for a woman 18-26. That's a resonable range, right?
However, my curiosity and desire to find patterns in things was peeked, and I quickly moved on to see what exactly IS the age range these guys were looking for? It turns out that most men over the age of 35 preferred a woman younger than he was, while men in their 20s gave a reasonable age range, from a few years younger to a few years older. Here are some of the older-wanting-younger examples (incidentally, who thought up these names??):
1. Painthor: 55 years old, looking for a woman 30-50
2. Kevinjp504: 41 years old, looking for a woman 26-44
3. Ace107: 54 years old, looking for a woman 32-54
4. Mebcowboy: 50 years old, looking for a woman 30-47
5. asweetcharm: 43 years old, looking for a woman 35-40
6. dawesner: 51 years old, looking for a woman 25-45
7. JYouseff: 41 years old, looking for a woman 25-43
8. S4865: 44 years old, looking for a woman 20-44
9. Sparky478: 54 years old, looking for a woman 30-45
10. Mitchnew2: 32 years old, looking for a woman 24-32
One that also caught my eye was 'SlimDandy23', who's ad says "I am a 23 yearold male who has been threw more crap than anyone should ever have too go threw..." First of all, for the love of pete, use spell check or a grammar book! But what really gets me is that he uses his alotted paragraph to assure us all that things have happened to him, by the wee age of 23, that have obviously left him with huge baggage. Why would you do that to your ad, Slim?? *sigh*
Also, there was "workingaround, who advertised himself as a 43 year old man. Sorry Working. You're totally, like, 60!!
If you don't want people knowing how old you are, don't put THAT picture on your 43 year old profile!
What it turned out to be was a listing of single men across the country who liked horseback riding, on "Love@AOL, by Match.com".
I WAS TOTALLY DUPED!!!
And that's when I noticed something about Guy #2, COWBOYYUP. He was 38, but listed himself as only being interested in women who were 22-40. "AS IF," I thought, "He should readjust his thinking to have more of a spread, like 32-45." I, personally, don't think that many 22 year old women should be dating men who are 38. I know it happens sometimes, but if it's his dating *RULE*...
Guy #1, "HorseRidingHero" (who, by the way, didn't look like a hero...), was realistic though. He was 24, and looking for a woman 18-26. That's a resonable range, right?
However, my curiosity and desire to find patterns in things was peeked, and I quickly moved on to see what exactly IS the age range these guys were looking for? It turns out that most men over the age of 35 preferred a woman younger than he was, while men in their 20s gave a reasonable age range, from a few years younger to a few years older. Here are some of the older-wanting-younger examples (incidentally, who thought up these names??):
1. Painthor: 55 years old, looking for a woman 30-50
2. Kevinjp504: 41 years old, looking for a woman 26-44
3. Ace107: 54 years old, looking for a woman 32-54
4. Mebcowboy: 50 years old, looking for a woman 30-47
5. asweetcharm: 43 years old, looking for a woman 35-40
6. dawesner: 51 years old, looking for a woman 25-45
7. JYouseff: 41 years old, looking for a woman 25-43
8. S4865: 44 years old, looking for a woman 20-44
9. Sparky478: 54 years old, looking for a woman 30-45
10. Mitchnew2: 32 years old, looking for a woman 24-32
One that also caught my eye was 'SlimDandy23', who's ad says "I am a 23 yearold male who has been threw more crap than anyone should ever have too go threw..." First of all, for the love of pete, use spell check or a grammar book! But what really gets me is that he uses his alotted paragraph to assure us all that things have happened to him, by the wee age of 23, that have obviously left him with huge baggage. Why would you do that to your ad, Slim?? *sigh*
Also, there was "workingaround, who advertised himself as a 43 year old man. Sorry Working. You're totally, like, 60!!
If you don't want people knowing how old you are, don't put THAT picture on your 43 year old profile!
Sunday, July 09, 2006
Oh, it's been so long!
I haven't actually written much for the past few months.
Sorry about that (though I doubt it's that big of a deal. If you ask me, images are more fun anyways).
I think the most effective way to go about this will be a list!
1. Today Garth and I are going to the Apple store. He is buying a Powerbook. I am getting an iPod for 1/2 off because I am a student, and he's buying a Powerbook, and there's a deal on iPods for students buying powerbooks.
2. As previously posted, my sofites are hanging at Murky Coffee right now, and they're getting a great review, and selling rather nicely.
3. I'm going to be learning to play Civilization 4 soon. I hope I don't get addicted, but I probably will.
4. My summer class is "eh". Sometimes the teacher brings her dog to class. I really like that bit. Other bits not so much.
5. Kim and I are going to New York in August. It will be ultra-fabulous and I AM SO EXCITED!!!
6. Drea and I will be going to New York in November. I am also SO EXCITED!!!
7. Garth and I threw a great 4th of July party, where I spent all day cooking, and he spent all day building a desk. And then we played Apples to Apples and had fun. And Paolo had to help us move the desk after it was built because it's as heavy as a small horse (and a little bit bigger than one).
8. I am, at this moment, enjoying a delicious Iced Caramel Latte, made by Sadaat (who is awesome, btw). And I can feel myself getting fatter, despite trying to be on a diet, because I had an espresso brownie for breakfast (I'm not very good at this game...).
9. My fish, Sparticus, got Fin Rot this past week, and his beautiful, Beta Fins were melting away into transparent nothingness, until I bought some anti-bacterial tablets for his tank. It's only day 3 of the treatment though, so I have yet to see much improvement. MY POOR FISHY!!!!!
10. I am officially "trained" on the bar, and could make each an every one of you a delicios latte, or cappuccino, or chai! But whether or not you'd get pretty latte art, like Ryan, Aaron, and jonathan can make, is left up to chance. Sometimes mine looks great. Other times it looks... well, terrible.
I *think* that's it. It seems like a good update to me! And besides, Garth just showed up, and I have an iPod to buy!!
Sorry about that (though I doubt it's that big of a deal. If you ask me, images are more fun anyways).
I think the most effective way to go about this will be a list!
1. Today Garth and I are going to the Apple store. He is buying a Powerbook. I am getting an iPod for 1/2 off because I am a student, and he's buying a Powerbook, and there's a deal on iPods for students buying powerbooks.
2. As previously posted, my sofites are hanging at Murky Coffee right now, and they're getting a great review, and selling rather nicely.
3. I'm going to be learning to play Civilization 4 soon. I hope I don't get addicted, but I probably will.
4. My summer class is "eh". Sometimes the teacher brings her dog to class. I really like that bit. Other bits not so much.
5. Kim and I are going to New York in August. It will be ultra-fabulous and I AM SO EXCITED!!!
6. Drea and I will be going to New York in November. I am also SO EXCITED!!!
7. Garth and I threw a great 4th of July party, where I spent all day cooking, and he spent all day building a desk. And then we played Apples to Apples and had fun. And Paolo had to help us move the desk after it was built because it's as heavy as a small horse (and a little bit bigger than one).
8. I am, at this moment, enjoying a delicious Iced Caramel Latte, made by Sadaat (who is awesome, btw). And I can feel myself getting fatter, despite trying to be on a diet, because I had an espresso brownie for breakfast (I'm not very good at this game...).
9. My fish, Sparticus, got Fin Rot this past week, and his beautiful, Beta Fins were melting away into transparent nothingness, until I bought some anti-bacterial tablets for his tank. It's only day 3 of the treatment though, so I have yet to see much improvement. MY POOR FISHY!!!!!
10. I am officially "trained" on the bar, and could make each an every one of you a delicios latte, or cappuccino, or chai! But whether or not you'd get pretty latte art, like Ryan, Aaron, and jonathan can make, is left up to chance. Sometimes mine looks great. Other times it looks... well, terrible.
I *think* that's it. It seems like a good update to me! And besides, Garth just showed up, and I have an iPod to buy!!
Thursday, July 06, 2006
It's ON!!!
My softies are finally up and for sale at Murky Coffee.
Hooray!
Everybody should stop by and peek at them and read their stories. And then, if you like one, you can buy it!
Carpetti
Carpetti loves to eat!! He is from Italy, and his favorite thing to eat is Fettuccini with Cappucino sauce (but he will devour any dish you put in front of him).
When he gets wet, his tightly curled coat will spring into an enormous afro, and his eyes will disappear behind his fluffiness!
Also, please don't leave Carpetti alone with siberian hamsters. He is very afraid of them.
$35
When he gets wet, his tightly curled coat will spring into an enormous afro, and his eyes will disappear behind his fluffiness!
Also, please don't leave Carpetti alone with siberian hamsters. He is very afraid of them.
$35
Flossy
Flossy is a sweet little softie, who talks like Beaker from the Muppets. In fact, the day she met Beaker at a 'Muppet Show' convention was the happiest day of her life, because he understood what she was saying. After that day she put pictures of Beaker up all over her walls.
The thing she loves most about herself is her pink, outie belly-button. "I feel like it gives me a certain pizazz," she explains when asked why she loves it so much.
$27
The thing she loves most about herself is her pink, outie belly-button. "I feel like it gives me a certain pizazz," she explains when asked why she loves it so much.
$27
Monday, July 03, 2006
And it floods... again.
I have to say that I'm not complaining, because I seriously love big storms (although I'll admit to being pretty terrified that day a week or two ago when we had the freak electrical storm. S-C-A-R-Y (but cool)!!
Anyhow. Today there was more storming! Garth and I got totally soaked coming out of AMC Hoffman after 'Devil Wears Prada', and then there was this blackout that lasted for hours (and was actually still going on, the last time we talked... which was about 45 minutes ago). Anyhow, it was a great evening. We played cards in the dying light of the evening, and actually enjoyed going to McDonald's for dinner at 10pm. It was nice :)
Anyhow. It has been raining so hard lately!! But, because pictures speak louder than words, here you are:
1. The Masonic Temple from Garth's sunroom on a bright, sunny day.
2. The masonic temple from Garth's sunroom in the rain.
Anyhow. Today there was more storming! Garth and I got totally soaked coming out of AMC Hoffman after 'Devil Wears Prada', and then there was this blackout that lasted for hours (and was actually still going on, the last time we talked... which was about 45 minutes ago). Anyhow, it was a great evening. We played cards in the dying light of the evening, and actually enjoyed going to McDonald's for dinner at 10pm. It was nice :)
Anyhow. It has been raining so hard lately!! But, because pictures speak louder than words, here you are:
1. The Masonic Temple from Garth's sunroom on a bright, sunny day.
2. The masonic temple from Garth's sunroom in the rain.
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Goodrow's perfect bloom
Part A: I started Milk-Building at Murky yesterday. IT IS SO HARD! I'm really terrible at it, but hopefully I'll soon improve.
*sigh*
Anyhow, here is an example of what I'm striving for. Ryan G did this Latte Art yesterday, and I was so jealous! It's lovely.
*sigh*
Anyhow, here is an example of what I'm striving for. Ryan G did this Latte Art yesterday, and I was so jealous! It's lovely.
pink hair and German dresses
Part B: This outfit was a huge hit yesterday. Apparently I've found my new favorite combination of clothing?
Also, that's the Dolce&Gabana bag I got in NY. Check out the size of that zipper!!!!! I am totally in love with it ^_^
But the main reason I'm showing this picture is, although it's not too clear, you can see the new, pink, peekaboo color in my hair!
Also, that's the Dolce&Gabana bag I got in NY. Check out the size of that zipper!!!!! I am totally in love with it ^_^
But the main reason I'm showing this picture is, although it's not too clear, you can see the new, pink, peekaboo color in my hair!
the flood
Part C: We are getting more rain here than I have ever seen.
On Sunday evening, when I was driving to Garth's house,GW Parkway was closed due to massive flooding in the Potomac River.
So instead we traveled via Rt. 1 to Russel Road. This is Russel Road. The water was over a foot deep, and lawns were flooded up to people's porches. I felt SO bad for them...
Incidentally, our basment is flooded right now as well (but only a little, ptl).
On Sunday evening, when I was driving to Garth's house,GW Parkway was closed due to massive flooding in the Potomac River.
So instead we traveled via Rt. 1 to Russel Road. This is Russel Road. The water was over a foot deep, and lawns were flooded up to people's porches. I felt SO bad for them...
Incidentally, our basment is flooded right now as well (but only a little, ptl).
Monopoly
Part D: Our family spent his past weekend at our time share in New York. It was so much fun!! And it was even MORE fun when mom and I beat Dad and Matt at Monopoly, because that is something that has never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever-to-an-infinate-power happened.
Ever.
Ever.
Apple, 5th Avenue Store
Part E: The Apple Store at 5th Avenue is, perhaps, the most perfectly design retail store I have ever been in.
That's not to say that other stores aren't better, such as a Prada Store I've never heard of in Milan. I'm just saying, it is awesome. And whoever goes to NY, and knows anything about design, computers, or, really, anything, should get to go see it.
For REALS, people!
That's not to say that other stores aren't better, such as a Prada Store I've never heard of in Milan. I'm just saying, it is awesome. And whoever goes to NY, and knows anything about design, computers, or, really, anything, should get to go see it.
For REALS, people!
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
yay!
Garth has finally put images of his drawings up on Flickr! See?:
Garth's Drawings!
I love his drawings!! Especially the one that he drew for *me* ^_^
I love his drawings!! Especially the one that he drew for *me* ^_^
Friday, June 16, 2006
Soccer playing crows from Japan!!
You heard it here first!... er... Second!
http://www.usatoday.com/news/offbeat/2006-06-14-crows_x.htm
http://www.usatoday.com/news/offbeat/2006-06-14-crows_x.htm
"The four young carrion crows at Tokuyama Zoo in western Japan used their beaks to dribble a miniature ball toward a soccer goal, sometimes tackling each other for possession before scoring, according to head zookeeper Satoru Tanaka."
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Hello, my name is Hugs
This is, hands down, the sweetest, most lovable little monster you will EVER meet!
He wandered out of the woods one day when I was taking a walk in the beautiful June weather. From what I can make out, al that he wants is to be carried like a baby, hugged, and to sit in your lap when you're sitting on the couch. The only times I've seen him get grumpy is when he doesn't get enough attention -- but even then he's more sad than grumpy. Please offer him your love!
He wandered out of the woods one day when I was taking a walk in the beautiful June weather. From what I can make out, al that he wants is to be carried like a baby, hugged, and to sit in your lap when you're sitting on the couch. The only times I've seen him get grumpy is when he doesn't get enough attention -- but even then he's more sad than grumpy. Please offer him your love!
I am Patrick!
I'm trying to think of a clever story for this guy. Any ideas? Or you can each offer a sentence, so that the comments make a story! But since I never get that many comments I doubt we'll get enough to make a whole story... so if you want, feel free to double post, or just offer little specks of ideas.
Please!
Please!
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
yaaaaay!
Janet will be dying my hair shortly!
The baby-pink is (hopefully) going to take it's place on my head with-in the next week :)
The baby-pink is (hopefully) going to take it's place on my head with-in the next week :)
Sunday, June 11, 2006
gimme!
The obsession at Murky, of late, has been bikes. We talked about them for quite a while yesterday. BMX, Hutch... whatever. I really know nothing about bikes. But I *do* know that a bike "gang" is being formed, and I need a bike, asap!!
This is actually something I've known for a long time. It'd be especially helpful in saving gas and getting exercise - I'd ride to both school and Murky - give me a month, and it will have paid for itself int he gas I'd save! I actually almost bought a bike about a year ago, for that reason, but ended up spending the money elsewhere. This time, however, I'm for serious. I really want one.
The biggest problem is finding one I love. My pickiness started as a kid...
First was the Smurf big wheel:
Then came my white and purple bike with streamers and a basket. Next I inherited my brother's rad litte BMX bike (both are in this picture):
After that I didn't have another bike until the 'Pink Lady', in Japan (far and away my favorite bike ever):
And now I'm on the lookout for the bike that I can love as much as I did Pink Lady... and yes. I think I *do* want a basket on the front... ^_^
Looking through those pictures of me as a kid to find the bike pictures was really fun. I've got a few that I'll stick on my flickr account in the next day or two (linked on the right-hand side of this page), if you care to see them. One thing I noticed from them was that about 40% of them are either of Marianne Eating or Marianne With an Animal. It's pretty funny. That would be the 'nature' side of me, not so much the 'nurture' ;)
This is actually something I've known for a long time. It'd be especially helpful in saving gas and getting exercise - I'd ride to both school and Murky - give me a month, and it will have paid for itself int he gas I'd save! I actually almost bought a bike about a year ago, for that reason, but ended up spending the money elsewhere. This time, however, I'm for serious. I really want one.
The biggest problem is finding one I love. My pickiness started as a kid...
First was the Smurf big wheel:
Then came my white and purple bike with streamers and a basket. Next I inherited my brother's rad litte BMX bike (both are in this picture):
After that I didn't have another bike until the 'Pink Lady', in Japan (far and away my favorite bike ever):
And now I'm on the lookout for the bike that I can love as much as I did Pink Lady... and yes. I think I *do* want a basket on the front... ^_^
Looking through those pictures of me as a kid to find the bike pictures was really fun. I've got a few that I'll stick on my flickr account in the next day or two (linked on the right-hand side of this page), if you care to see them. One thing I noticed from them was that about 40% of them are either of Marianne Eating or Marianne With an Animal. It's pretty funny. That would be the 'nature' side of me, not so much the 'nurture' ;)
Friday, June 09, 2006
Cursmudgeon
Hello, my name is Cursmudgeon. I don't want to be a downer, but I am always sad. When I was born, there was a raincloud hanging over the hospital, and I have had nothing but bad luck since.
The only thing that makes me truly happy is the flavor of brussel sprouts in my mouth... But I'm allergic to them. I must either walk through life without genuine happiness.... or walk through life with a rash.
The only thing that makes me truly happy is the flavor of brussel sprouts in my mouth... But I'm allergic to them. I must either walk through life without genuine happiness.... or walk through life with a rash.
Frederich
It's pronounced the German way. Like 'Free-drick'.
HE IS A GHOST! He's not a scary one though. He's quite lovable and sweet. He loves to play tricks on his human friends, though!
Don't worry. He never uses the fangs.
HE IS A GHOST! He's not a scary one though. He's quite lovable and sweet. He loves to play tricks on his human friends, though!
Don't worry. He never uses the fangs.
I need a name...
He's nameless as of yet. I've been thinking about the name Patrick, but I'm not sold on it. And yesterday I had a stroke of brilliance, during which I thought I'd named him for sure!... but then I forgot what the name was...
Anyhow, this is his story:
He's like one of those blind deep sea fish -
He lures in little girls by acting lonely and helpless, and asking them for a hug to cheer him up...
But then he ATTACKS them!
Yes, that's right. He lives by eating little girls.
Anyhow, this is his story:
He's like one of those blind deep sea fish -
He lures in little girls by acting lonely and helpless, and asking them for a hug to cheer him up...
But then he ATTACKS them!
Yes, that's right. He lives by eating little girls.
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Oh, and also
First: I need to cut my hair again. And then, hopefully, Janet will really dye it for me (yes, please?). It will have a little bit of baby pink! Yay!
Second: Ginny, I can't post on your blog. I don't know why it won't let me. Just so you know I'm not ignoring you full-stop. I love you, and I would never, ever, E-VAH ignore you!
Second: Ginny, I can't post on your blog. I don't know why it won't let me. Just so you know I'm not ignoring you full-stop. I love you, and I would never, ever, E-VAH ignore you!
Oops!
I'm sorry, everyone who sent me e-mails and whatnot, that I haven't updated for two weeks. Yipes.
London was fabulous. Since we go nearly every year, it's been forever since I actually did touristy things. Kinda like how, living here in DC, you don't go to the top of the Washington Monument (I *DO*, thankfully, still take advantage of the museums and the zoo. I love them!). But this time I decided I'd do lots of touristy things since it'd been years and years. I went back to Westminster, saw lots and lots of museums, visited some great modern architecture... and then I also did a few silly things, like going that park-of-the-people-who-died-for-other-people from the movie 'Closer', taking a ghost-walk tour, and going to visit the (very lovely) Highgate cemetary.
You can see pictures on my Flickr site, Here!
Since I got home, I've just been working really hard on jobs and school things...
Except for last week, when I went to Ikea with Garth, and we won a $100 gift certificate by entering a drawing while we shopped. That was suh-weet!! I wasn't planning on buying anything, but because I suddenly had some free money, I got a few Things I Didn't Need, like a butcher block. Yes. I bought a butcher block. And also some magazine holders... and a jar and a stalk of bamboo, which I have now put a betta fish in. I named him Sparticus. He is lovely.
As far as work, I'm loving working at Murky. It's so fun, and after 3 weeks working there, I am officially even MORE in love with Murky coffee. Didn't think it could happen, did you?!
Except that if I keep taking advantage of my free drinks I'm going to look prego soon and all of my friends will look at me warily and then ask probing and concerned questions. But I'm telling you in advance, people:
It's just FAT!!
I'll try to keep up with the posting from now on, I promise :)
London was fabulous. Since we go nearly every year, it's been forever since I actually did touristy things. Kinda like how, living here in DC, you don't go to the top of the Washington Monument (I *DO*, thankfully, still take advantage of the museums and the zoo. I love them!). But this time I decided I'd do lots of touristy things since it'd been years and years. I went back to Westminster, saw lots and lots of museums, visited some great modern architecture... and then I also did a few silly things, like going that park-of-the-people-who-died-for-other-people from the movie 'Closer', taking a ghost-walk tour, and going to visit the (very lovely) Highgate cemetary.
Since I got home, I've just been working really hard on jobs and school things...
Except for last week, when I went to Ikea with Garth, and we won a $100 gift certificate by entering a drawing while we shopped. That was suh-weet!! I wasn't planning on buying anything, but because I suddenly had some free money, I got a few Things I Didn't Need, like a butcher block. Yes. I bought a butcher block. And also some magazine holders... and a jar and a stalk of bamboo, which I have now put a betta fish in. I named him Sparticus. He is lovely.
As far as work, I'm loving working at Murky. It's so fun, and after 3 weeks working there, I am officially even MORE in love with Murky coffee. Didn't think it could happen, did you?!
Except that if I keep taking advantage of my free drinks I'm going to look prego soon and all of my friends will look at me warily and then ask probing and concerned questions. But I'm telling you in advance, people:
It's just FAT!!
I'll try to keep up with the posting from now on, I promise :)
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Monday, May 15, 2006
BINGO!
I broke my cell phone this morning. Snapped clean in half. BAH!
So if you haven't sent me your phone number yet, please e-mail it to me so that I can continue harassing you with ill-timed phone calls. Whoever you are.
In other news, I found this while I nibbled on lunch. It's meant to be printed out and taken to shows with you, and the person who wins is bought a drink or some such reward. I'm just posting it because it's funny. And it's funny because it's true.
If I go to a show with my usual "crowd" of show people (usually made up of Garth, Timoni, and Geoff) I've got these covered:
+ 4-foot tall girl (me)
+ chunky plastic-frame glasses (Garth)
+ Tattoo of a star (Geoff)
+ Hoodie (Garth)
+ Old-school Chucks (Me and Timoni)
+ Blogger with digital camera (Me, Timoni, and Garth).
So if you haven't sent me your phone number yet, please e-mail it to me so that I can continue harassing you with ill-timed phone calls. Whoever you are.
In other news, I found this while I nibbled on lunch. It's meant to be printed out and taken to shows with you, and the person who wins is bought a drink or some such reward. I'm just posting it because it's funny. And it's funny because it's true.
If I go to a show with my usual "crowd" of show people (usually made up of Garth, Timoni, and Geoff) I've got these covered:
+ 4-foot tall girl (me)
+ chunky plastic-frame glasses (Garth)
+ Tattoo of a star (Geoff)
+ Hoodie (Garth)
+ Old-school Chucks (Me and Timoni)
+ Blogger with digital camera (Me, Timoni, and Garth).
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Closer to death
First off, I just saw 'Closer', and despite it being an incredibly depressing movie, about love gone rotten, people hurting and despising each other, there was something so... honest about it. It was really truthful about men and women, at least in most of the experiences I've had. But admittedly, I've never had such crazy ecxperiences ^_^
It DID reinforce the fact that I want to move to London someday for their fabulous design scene. Right after I go to New York! (and, btw, I AM SO STOKED ABOUT LONDON!! Only one more week to wait... :):):):) I haven't gotten to go back for 3 years. That's too long).
Second: tonight my dad and I took my mom out to dinner to celebrate mother's day. She's going to London on Saturday, a week before the two of us, with some friends, so we had to do it tonight. We took her to Cafe Tahi (a fabulous, tiny, whole in the wall in McLean, which serves European cuisine and is totally delish). So, long story short, there was this woman who almost DIED! We'd just started giving my mom a few tiny gifts and cards, when an elderly woman stands up and frantically yells:
"Somebody call 911!!! She can't breath, SHE CAN'T BREATH! Call 911!!"
And we look over, and this woman had collapsed on the floor, choking to death and unconcious.
Eventually she started breathing again, and the EMTs and Firemen came, and everything was ok. In the end she ended up being fine, and it was pretty funny when, two minutes after nearly dying, she sat up and finised her fillet mignon. But hey, as my dad said, "well, the steak here IS good!"
It DID reinforce the fact that I want to move to London someday for their fabulous design scene. Right after I go to New York! (and, btw, I AM SO STOKED ABOUT LONDON!! Only one more week to wait... :):):):) I haven't gotten to go back for 3 years. That's too long).
Second: tonight my dad and I took my mom out to dinner to celebrate mother's day. She's going to London on Saturday, a week before the two of us, with some friends, so we had to do it tonight. We took her to Cafe Tahi (a fabulous, tiny, whole in the wall in McLean, which serves European cuisine and is totally delish). So, long story short, there was this woman who almost DIED! We'd just started giving my mom a few tiny gifts and cards, when an elderly woman stands up and frantically yells:
"Somebody call 911!!! She can't breath, SHE CAN'T BREATH! Call 911!!"
And we look over, and this woman had collapsed on the floor, choking to death and unconcious.
Eventually she started breathing again, and the EMTs and Firemen came, and everything was ok. In the end she ended up being fine, and it was pretty funny when, two minutes after nearly dying, she sat up and finised her fillet mignon. But hey, as my dad said, "well, the steak here IS good!"
Revamping Restaurant Slums
Don't get me wrong. I like my cheeseburger happymeal as much as the next 25.... er... 5 year old, but McDonald's isn't the height of foodish fashion. Now, however, they are planning an enormous redesign, and rebranding.
Out with the bright yellows and reds, and in with a subdued yellow, and assorted coffee-shop-esque tones (think Starbucks label).
Out with uncomfortable metal seating, in with textiles and lounge chairs.
Also...
In with the WiFi.
They've had WiFi for a little while at some McDonalds, but now they're trying to make it nationwide (although I don't really see the residents or rural Kansas caring that much).
Essentially, they're trying to make it a little more "upscale cafe", and less "restaurant-club pariah". Anyhow. Here are some images of the new look.
Out with the bright yellows and reds, and in with a subdued yellow, and assorted coffee-shop-esque tones (think Starbucks label).
Out with uncomfortable metal seating, in with textiles and lounge chairs.
Also...
In with the WiFi.
They've had WiFi for a little while at some McDonalds, but now they're trying to make it nationwide (although I don't really see the residents or rural Kansas caring that much).
Essentially, they're trying to make it a little more "upscale cafe", and less "restaurant-club pariah". Anyhow. Here are some images of the new look.
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
what show is this?
(Background story: Blanche and Rose were doing a dress rehersal when they were sent home because of a hurricane warning. They didn't have time to change out of their nun's habits, and went home carrying their clothes with them. They walked in to find Uncle Angelo (who happens to be a priest) visiting with Dorothy, and somehow found themselves telling Angelo they're nuns, but Blanche is standing there, holding her underwear...)
Rose: "Hello, I'm sister Rose."
Blanhce: "I'm sister Blanche... We're here collecting... Lingerie.... for... needy sexy people."
So, tell me, what show was I watching? I'll buy a soda or something for whoever guesses...
Rose: "Hello, I'm sister Rose."
Blanhce: "I'm sister Blanche... We're here collecting... Lingerie.... for... needy sexy people."
So, tell me, what show was I watching? I'll buy a soda or something for whoever guesses...
Sunday, April 30, 2006
today...
Robert: Marianne, I think you need to incorporate more black into your wardrobe.
Yes, Robert. I should, shouldn't I?
Oh. By the way, everybody (though, this is mainly aimed at Timoni and Garth), Monday, May 8, is the Freaks & Geeks marathon at Galaxy Hut. We're GOING! Ok? Everybody else: you should come too. It's one of the best shows e-v-a-h. For serious.
Yes, Robert. I should, shouldn't I?
Oh. By the way, everybody (though, this is mainly aimed at Timoni and Garth), Monday, May 8, is the Freaks & Geeks marathon at Galaxy Hut. We're GOING! Ok? Everybody else: you should come too. It's one of the best shows e-v-a-h. For serious.
the first night.
I gave myself a haircut on Friday night. It was so fun! I've been cutting my own hair since I got a pixie cut in college, but I'd been growing it out for such a long time, this is the first time I've done it for about a year.
I REALLY loved that long part on the side, because it looked so cute and punky, but after a few hours, my hair would get oily, and it just ended up looking kind of like a rat-tail. So I cut it off 36 hours after the first hair cut.
... that's one of the best parts of cutting your hair by yourself. You don't have to say "man, I paid 60 bucks for this! I can't change it!!"
I REALLY loved that long part on the side, because it looked so cute and punky, but after a few hours, my hair would get oily, and it just ended up looking kind of like a rat-tail. So I cut it off 36 hours after the first hair cut.
... that's one of the best parts of cutting your hair by yourself. You don't have to say "man, I paid 60 bucks for this! I can't change it!!"
the "Now I look even YOUNGER!" shot
This morning, after I made the executive decision to cut off the "rat-tail".
the back (it was the hardest part!!)
The back is always the hardest to cut, but it came out really well, I think. Yay!
Thursday, April 27, 2006
two weeks, two weeks, two weeks!
I am ALMOST done with my project, way ahead of schedule (as opposed to 4 in the morning).
Also, I just realized that in exactly 2 weeks and 12 hours I will be on my way to LONDON -- whooo!
***SO HAPPY!***
Also, I just realized that in exactly 2 weeks and 12 hours I will be on my way to LONDON -- whooo!
***SO HAPPY!***
Clooney makes me swooney... or not.
Wow, this is the first time I've had enough time to do anything with blogger for a week! This project I have due tomorrow morning is sucking the life out of... well, out of my life. Only 24 more hours though. And besides, I'm having a good time working on the project. I didn't think I'd like office planning thatmuch, but it's not so bad.
Anyhow, right now I'm working on a digital booklet thing that I have to turn in with the project tomorrow, and I've got one of my favorite shows, 'Golden Girls' playing in the background.
The point of this story is that George Clooney is playing a young police officer on the show, and, heehee, it's so funny!
Anyhow, right now I'm working on a digital booklet thing that I have to turn in with the project tomorrow, and I've got one of my favorite shows, 'Golden Girls' playing in the background.
The point of this story is that George Clooney is playing a young police officer on the show, and, heehee, it's so funny!
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
penny-pants!
I found this on "Cute Overload" today. WOW, it's so cute!! Penguins, being one of my two favorite-looking animals (tied with Pandas), are too much. And this image... oh! It slays me!
LOOK AT THEIR LITTLE VESTS!
Sunday, April 16, 2006
Sunday Drive
My mom, dad, and I all drove down to Williamsburg Blvd, within 300 feet of where I lived from birth through age 8. Every spring we'd go walk around the crab apple trees. And THIS YEAR I had my trusty camera on hand!
OH THE HORROR!!!
I'm not wearing any make-up! My defenses are down without my eyes all painted black. {:O
4.16.06, 1:15pm
I took this while I was driving today (not the safest proposition, I know). I'm just always so amazed at God's creation, especially 1. the vast oceans, and 2. the vast skies. And the world seems especially sweet today, on Easter Sunday, because I'm even more aware today of Christ's sacrifice and rebirth for us.
Saturday, April 15, 2006
Ma peeps
At the Ladytron show. We posed for so many pics before getting a great one, but this was my favorite, because it's just so incredibly SILLY ^_^
(please ignore my double chin. I PROMISE that it only comes out on rare occasions...!
(please ignore my double chin. I PROMISE that it only comes out on rare occasions...!
Ladytron
Timoni, Garth and I saw the French Kicks and Ladytron last night at 9:30 Club.
SUCH FUN WAS HAD!
Timoni, we have GOT to see more shows together. Period!
SUCH FUN WAS HAD!
Timoni, we have GOT to see more shows together. Period!
Sunday, April 09, 2006
weekend wear
I just want to say that I feel like I've been watching 'what not to wear' ALL. WEEKEND. LONG!!
No, really. All weekend long.
But that's just how it seems. In actuality, I've spent about 20 hours drafting and rendering things for my office design class, eaten a (delicious!) Russian dinner prepared by Michelle, played with my cat, hung out with Garth, waited for AAA to jumpstart my car battery, spent an hour at the bank, and took lots of pictures. Oh! And we ate at Outback on Friday night. I'm *still* full.
For a good chunk of the time I've been drafting, though, I was watching TV, and somehow 'what not to wear' was on my television for about 3/4 of that time. And right now is no exception. IT'S ON AGAIN! I'm pretty sure it's a weekend-long marathon, because it was really (no, SERIOUSLY) on all the time.
I'm not complaining though, I [heart] that show!
No, really. All weekend long.
But that's just how it seems. In actuality, I've spent about 20 hours drafting and rendering things for my office design class, eaten a (delicious!) Russian dinner prepared by Michelle, played with my cat, hung out with Garth, waited for AAA to jumpstart my car battery, spent an hour at the bank, and took lots of pictures. Oh! And we ate at Outback on Friday night. I'm *still* full.
For a good chunk of the time I've been drafting, though, I was watching TV, and somehow 'what not to wear' was on my television for about 3/4 of that time. And right now is no exception. IT'S ON AGAIN! I'm pretty sure it's a weekend-long marathon, because it was really (no, SERIOUSLY) on all the time.
I'm not complaining though, I [heart] that show!
Friday, April 07, 2006
meet my friends: FuzzyNavel, Screwdriver, Margarita, and Mojito!
AOL has an article up about what your favorite drinks say about you. The "Happy Hour Decoder", they call it!
Well, my all time favorite is the Fuzzy Navel, with close runner-ups of Screwdriver, Margaritas, and Mojitos.
The article doesn't address the fuzzy navel or screwdriver, although they talk about daiquiris, so I'll go with that, since they're all fruit-juice-based (and I DOOO love teh daq!).
The Daiquiri (makes me laugh! You don't need a while to find out I'm a good catch. Man, I'm amazing! ;)- "If your date orders a daiquiri, be sure and check her driver's license; she may not be old enough to drink. Daiquiri's are cute, in a fruit juice sort of way, so she's a woman you have to take it slow with. She could be a great catch, but it will take a while to find out."
Next: The Margarita - "Frozen or not, this drink signifies a fun-loving girl who may have made an appearance in 'Girls Gone Wild' in her college days. She's probably a fan of shots too, so don't be surprised to hear a story about how she drank some guy under the table. If you're not afraid of her past, this free-spirited girl could help you create a future of fond memories."
Finally: Mojito - "Here's an exotic woman who isn't interested in the same old, same old. Pull out all the stops if you want to spend time with her; dinner and a movie might not be exciting enough to keep a mojito-drinker interested. Be prepared to do new things, go new places and take dating to a new level."
Well, my all time favorite is the Fuzzy Navel, with close runner-ups of Screwdriver, Margaritas, and Mojitos.
The article doesn't address the fuzzy navel or screwdriver, although they talk about daiquiris, so I'll go with that, since they're all fruit-juice-based (and I DOOO love teh daq!).
The Daiquiri (makes me laugh! You don't need a while to find out I'm a good catch. Man, I'm amazing! ;)- "If your date orders a daiquiri, be sure and check her driver's license; she may not be old enough to drink. Daiquiri's are cute, in a fruit juice sort of way, so she's a woman you have to take it slow with. She could be a great catch, but it will take a while to find out."
Next: The Margarita - "Frozen or not, this drink signifies a fun-loving girl who may have made an appearance in 'Girls Gone Wild' in her college days. She's probably a fan of shots too, so don't be surprised to hear a story about how she drank some guy under the table. If you're not afraid of her past, this free-spirited girl could help you create a future of fond memories."
Finally: Mojito - "Here's an exotic woman who isn't interested in the same old, same old. Pull out all the stops if you want to spend time with her; dinner and a movie might not be exciting enough to keep a mojito-drinker interested. Be prepared to do new things, go new places and take dating to a new level."
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