I apparently need something to occupy my mind outside of school work. Otherwise crazy things like this happen...
So I have always wanted to visit Australia, but the insanely long flight always freaked me out. I know I can handle 7.5 hours in a plane, as long as I have a little wine. That's what it was to Ireland. But, Australia is a little different. Most flights from out here have to stop in California, so it's broken up, but it's still like 5.5 hours to CA (w/o stops) and another 14 to Australia.
But i have discovered the solution! A super vacation. Go to CA, spend a few days. Go to Hawaii and spend a few days. Go to Sydney and spend a few days. Then do the same thing going back. The trip from Honolulu to Sydney is 10.5 hours. A little more than my limit, but I think I can handle it. And with this lovely trip, you get to visit more places! My trip would have to be two or more weeks, depending on how much time you want in each place, but at least I won't be spending 24 hours in a plane and/or airport.
Yeah, I just spent some time on online travel sites planning my itinerary. I need a new hobby.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Stupid online journal project!
Whoever decided I should do an online journal for my final project was our of her mind. I have about 20 different pages started, none of them are finished, of course. And more still need to be created. This is all suddenly much more than I planned on doing.
And I've changed my color scheme three times, which means going to all 20 of those pages and making changes. Plus, I still need to write my Jesus Hike piece.
BLAH!
*end rant*
And I've changed my color scheme three times, which means going to all 20 of those pages and making changes. Plus, I still need to write my Jesus Hike piece.
BLAH!
*end rant*
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Hammock Weekend
This weekend should be set aside from sipping iced tea while lying in a hammock with my boyfriend.
That probably won't happen because I don't actually have a hammock (yet) and I have to spend a large amount of time in front of a computer doing various school stuff.
If I were to officially decree it Hammock Weekend, would my school work disappear? I think I need the power to make decrees.
That probably won't happen because I don't actually have a hammock (yet) and I have to spend a large amount of time in front of a computer doing various school stuff.
If I were to officially decree it Hammock Weekend, would my school work disappear? I think I need the power to make decrees.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Tunak Tunak Tun
This is what I come home to after my 14-hour day. I really don't have any words. I don't think my brain is going to make it much longer. And this just did me in.
And why am I posting so much in one day?!
And why am I posting so much in one day?!
What Could Have Been
I am about to sit down and do some revisions on this poem. I've found I don't like posting finished poems here but rather things I want to work on. I don't know why. I used to only want to share finished stuff. Who knows when/why there's been this change. Here's this nonetheless.
What Could Have Been
I used to sit and think about what
could have been if I hadn’t driven
away, down the open highway,
watching you in the rearview mirror,
but if I had not left then I would never
have found the courage to say no.
You would have won my affection
without even trying, though I would
eventually blame that fuzzy feeling
that creeps into my head
when we go above 10,000 feet.
And you would have kept me with
promises of a custom-designed
log cabin in the mountains in which
I could write and not worry about the
bills because you would take care
of me. You would take me around
the world with you, buy me horses
to ride through the meadows. You
would marry me in a castle near Aspen,
and give me all the children I wanted.
If I had not left then I would never
have taken the time to realize that
all those promises would have turned
me into a Religious Republican who
doesn’t hold hands in public, who
doesn’t cuddle at night, who would
give up that cabin in the mountains
for a groomed lawn and a mini-van.
What Could Have Been
I used to sit and think about what
could have been if I hadn’t driven
away, down the open highway,
watching you in the rearview mirror,
but if I had not left then I would never
have found the courage to say no.
You would have won my affection
without even trying, though I would
eventually blame that fuzzy feeling
that creeps into my head
when we go above 10,000 feet.
And you would have kept me with
promises of a custom-designed
log cabin in the mountains in which
I could write and not worry about the
bills because you would take care
of me. You would take me around
the world with you, buy me horses
to ride through the meadows. You
would marry me in a castle near Aspen,
and give me all the children I wanted.
If I had not left then I would never
have taken the time to realize that
all those promises would have turned
me into a Religious Republican who
doesn’t hold hands in public, who
doesn’t cuddle at night, who would
give up that cabin in the mountains
for a groomed lawn and a mini-van.
Digging Up a Jersey
So I'm driving to work this morning, and what do I hear? Some crazy person decided to bury a Boston jersey under what is to be the site of the new Yankee stadium. I laughed. A lot. Read more here.
Now, I don't like the Yankees or the Red Sox. It hurts a lot when they play each other, because I have to cheer for Boston. But I hate them so much. It's not good for my health. So yeah, seeing them both act like idiots makes me smile. Two things about this amaze me-that the guy who buried the jersey couldn't keep his mouth shut long enough so that the shirt would have stayed buried and possibly really become a curse, and how childish everyone is being over it.
Granted, if it were the Cardinals, I'd probably want to sue as well. This all got me worried. Maybe the Cards did poorly last year because someone did curse the new stadium! This does not explain how they also did well in the new place, but I don't always think rationally when it comes to baseball.
I wonder how many "curses" are going to be revealed now that this one has caused such a stir. Everyones going to be claiming to have cursed something. It could be highly entertaining. And destructive.
Ok, going back to being amused.
Now, I don't like the Yankees or the Red Sox. It hurts a lot when they play each other, because I have to cheer for Boston. But I hate them so much. It's not good for my health. So yeah, seeing them both act like idiots makes me smile. Two things about this amaze me-that the guy who buried the jersey couldn't keep his mouth shut long enough so that the shirt would have stayed buried and possibly really become a curse, and how childish everyone is being over it.
Granted, if it were the Cardinals, I'd probably want to sue as well. This all got me worried. Maybe the Cards did poorly last year because someone did curse the new stadium! This does not explain how they also did well in the new place, but I don't always think rationally when it comes to baseball.
I wonder how many "curses" are going to be revealed now that this one has caused such a stir. Everyones going to be claiming to have cursed something. It could be highly entertaining. And destructive.
Ok, going back to being amused.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Reasons not to get married cont'd
more! I know, you've been waiting.
4. You've already created the guest list.
5. You'll get better health insurance.
6. You're ready to have children.
7. You're spouse-to-be does not want kids, but you're confident you can change his/her mind once you are wed.
8. You're bored.
9. Your rent is increasing so you've decided to move in together.
10. Your parents don't approve of you living together without being married.
11. Your grandmother is holding a present hostage until you get married.
12. The tax refund will be better.
13. He's good at World of Warcraft.
14. Planning a wedding will full the void during those periods of time you no longer have class.
15. He/she makes money, so you won't have to work any more.
4. You've already created the guest list.
5. You'll get better health insurance.
6. You're ready to have children.
7. You're spouse-to-be does not want kids, but you're confident you can change his/her mind once you are wed.
8. You're bored.
9. Your rent is increasing so you've decided to move in together.
10. Your parents don't approve of you living together without being married.
11. Your grandmother is holding a present hostage until you get married.
12. The tax refund will be better.
13. He's good at World of Warcraft.
14. Planning a wedding will full the void during those periods of time you no longer have class.
15. He/she makes money, so you won't have to work any more.
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