Captain Snowcloud

Lately, whenever I've logged into my msn messenger thingy, there's been a certain individual who's quick to pop up and tell me when the next snowstorm is going to hit. Now, I for one can't stand winter. Sure, the first snow is pretty but after that I'm all bah humbug about it. I'll take a hundred degrees with 98 percent humidity over 40 below. But Dariush seems to think winter is FAN-flipping-tastic. He tells me how its going to be blizzarding in 8 hours, giggles, and then waits for me to let loose with all kinds of colorful words and phrases. I'm trying to figure out what the bane of his existence is so I can be quick to let him know when the next swarm of locusts/plague of frogs/rain of marshmallows is going to commence. I'm offering a handsome reward for any information...because that's what friends are for, right?

Outta whack

The last two days have been wonky. They've been bits of sleep and waking tied together with cold medicine. Maybe it'll make sense later. I doubt it.

Saturdays are for laziness

Stolen from Brandy...

I chose:

Black over white
Coffee over water
Heat and humidity over cold and snowing
Dogs over cats
Watching karaoke over singing karaoke
Cartoons over the news
Waffles over pancakes
High heels over flip flops that go through your toes
Backpacks over purses
Text messages over talking on the phone
Movies over theater
Chocolate over vanilla
Honesty over lying to protect me
A small group over a crowd
Pens over pencils
Chapstick over lipstick
Driving over riding along
A swarm of bees over a pack of wolves
Boulevard over Bud Light
Happiness over security
Sleeves and pants that are too long over too short
Mexican food over chinese food
Hoodies over sweaters
Classic cars over modern cars
Modern art over Classic art (ha!)
Silence over crying
Fiction over non-fiction
Hostess cupcakes over hostess Twinkies
Sarcasm over compliments
Complication over simplicity
Martha Stewart over Rachel Ray
Brian over Stewie
Goatees over mustaches
Lists over complicated posts :)

it's amazing I ever know what day it is

I'm convinced it's Tuesday. WILL THIS ONSLAUGHT OF HOLIDAYS NEVER END?! Someday, my internal calendar will get back in sync with reality. In sync. Great, now I have boy bands rolling through my brain.

This weekend was bonkers. I ended up taking yesterday to recoup with a 5 hour nap-a-thon. I'm finally starting to feel normal. I've been trying to keep track of Ma, who's recovering from neck surgery and I'm trying to get my own spine back into alignment after spending the day in hospital furniture. Why they don't make it more comfortable, I'll never know. People are waiting for the outcome of their loved ones, the least they can do is give you a recliner or something.

I also managed to blow off most of my homework/projects for the last couple days so now I've got to play catch up. I'm kind of looking forward to it. I'm really yearning for a routine.

And in a side note, Dateguy is being normal (thank god). He understands my point of view and even though he'd like to see me again, he'd be content if it's just on a friend basis. He even promised not to roofie me (see? a decent sense of humor! Any single ladies, I'm sure he'd be a catch, just not for me). So that's whats up, yo!

Salt has feelings

My brother stated that at dinner a few nights ago and it's still making me giggle. My family is completely random.

After my post last night, I got a text from date-guy. He wanted to know if I wanted to go out again and I had to hit him with my Honesty Mallet. It was more of a light tap but I think he was disappointed. Who's to say if he's still gonna wanna hang out.

If anyone's been over at Ma's blog, then you know what the weekend has in store. Quickly after work, I have to take the Bugmeister to a vet appointment and then head to the Big City to have sushi with my sister-in-law. I'm so glad my brother married a kindred sushi spirit. Then tomorrow it's bridal shower/computer shopping/bachelorette party extravaganza. The bachelorette party has a Nascar-esque theme. Very not like me. I told some classmates in my studio this morning and they laughed hysterically at the idea of me doing anything racing related. I had to explain the family background and I think they were even more baffled. After Saturday's craziness, things should calm down a bunch with the exception of Ma's surgery on Monday. Another friend of mine had surgery this morning so it's been the weekend for cutting people I care about open. If I had to guess, I'm going to have to spend more time babying my dad than I am my mom. He's a wuss like that. But in a good way. (and I'm not just saying that because he's funding aforementioned computer)

Hope you all have a good weekend...I'll be sure and bring pictures next week. Got to have documentation of me at a country bar. For those getting this freaking cold weather, stay warm:)

oh, and if you see this dog, don't tell her she has a vet appointment this afternoon...

blog fodder

I just got back from a date. It was...alright. We got along just fine, just nothing there beyond getting along. At least on my side of things.

The last date I went on went somewhat similarly. Afterwards, however, my date seemed to think we really hit it off and should go on more dates. I disagreed. Wholeheartedly. I was okay being friends but he was so adamant about dating that I completely had to ignore the guy.

I'm really hoping that this isn't the same thing. He was nice, funny, etc etc, there just wasn't any chemistry. He was the kind of guy I'm just better friends with. I'm reeeeeally hoping I don't have to totally ignore this one, I think he could be a fun friend.

I really do enjoy being single. I really do. So less complicated.

Onward

Today, I started classes again. So far so good...I have the same professor as I did last semester (he who disappears for weeks on end) but he is not scheduled to be gone. Miracle of miracles. I'm also taking a photography class with a lovely woman who is a charming blend of spacey and sweet. I'm giddy about her class. I was also pleased to find out that someone I really didn't want to be in that class isn't, so it was an added bonus on the day. Tomorrow I have an art history class (I have some weird natural memory thing for it so I enjoy it) and another studio with a charming grad student I had last semester...I'm pretty sure shes around my age so its like hanging out with a friend. If ever I was optimistic about a semester, this is the one.

I also spent this weekend appreciating veterans. Random. I borrowed Band of Brothers on dvd from my dad and spent the weekend entrenched, so to speak. I'll be the first to admit I know little about wars and the military in general but this show is giving me a newfound appreciation for soldiers. Yes, I'm sure it's not giving me a completely accurate perspective but babysteps.

I wanted to participate in Sizzle's Ipod meme but alas, I have no ipod. I guess I could dig out my sansa thinger but its all workout music and who wants their life to gain significance from Prodigy, Chemical Brothers, or Justin Timberlake? I'd rather spare myself, I guess.

Romantic comedies are the devil's amusement

Okay, maybe they aren't that bad. They just irritate me, I guess. You sit enthralled with someone else's perfect relationship for an hour and a half and after you leave it takes a good three hours to re-convince yourself that life isn't like that. Okay, maybe for .000004 percent of the population it is but they probably have hair that doesn't frizz in humidity or a sensitivity to dryer sheets. Am I the only one who has a problem with them? I go in thinking they'll be a cheerful and light alternative to something dramatic and it ends up turning me into a headcase for the rest of the evening. I spent the majority of last night picking apart every relationship I've ever had until Family Guy was able to distract me. I suppose I'm just overly sensitive, I realized last night that I'm currently the only one of my social circle not dating or in a relationship. Which wouldn't be that bad except every time I want to do something, they're already entangled for the evening. I know I'm not the first to have to deal with this. I know that eventually things will change. I know that I typically don't mind being alone. But damnitalltohell those stupid movies make me question my contentment. I might need to give my input to the writer's strike negotiations...

You know your friends are twisted...

when they giggle through every gory scene in Sweeney Todd. I shouldn't go to icky movies with Chipmunk anymore.

A movie review

Last night, Chipmunk and I went to see American Gangster at the local dollar theater (it used to only cost a dollar to see older movies, but then they upped it to $1.50...but that's too much to say...so it's still the dollar theater as far as I'm concerned).

Overall, I thought it was pretty good. It got a little long at some points but I went into it expecting it. I will also admit that I may have had random outbursts at some points ("holy shit" and "No way" being a couple of the select phrases)in response to some of the gore (not as graphic as I had expected, though). It was pretty crazy to think it was based on real events. For those of you who have seen it, did anyone else think it weird that Russell Crowe's character spent all that time trying to catch him and then ended up defending him? Granted, he ended up catching all those dirty cops but still...it just seemed a little weird to me.

My only complaint had nothing to do with the movie. The theater was freezing. Not your typical freezing, this was see-your-breath cold. It made the 2.5 hours a little excruciating at the end. I guess when you're paying a dollar, that's what you get.

Tuesday? Thursday!

I think it's Tuesday. Forgive me. Holidays mess me up.

Thanks to all who wished me well with the move! I'm all in and am still in the phase where I'm digging through boxes. I'm getting a little annoyed tripping over cords and running into things but I'm sure I'll get used to it. Roomie and I are still getting used to each other too. Neither one of us is used to living with people but we've known each other awhile and understand that we just need space for a couple days. I think things will be pretty good.

New Years was pretty quiet. Ma and I spent the afternoon and night watching season 3 of Lost on DVD. We did the same marathon type thing for the first two seasons since we've avoided watching it as it happens during the regular season. We still have a disk to go and as I was standing in line at the cable company, the guys behind me started talking about the episode after the one we left off at. I looked over at them with a panicked look and the guy musta realized he was spoiling so he luckily laughed and told his friend he would finish later. What a considerate guy. Shoulda asked for his phone number.

Today is caucus day, for those living under a rock. Living in Iowa, I'm experiencing a whole new level of hell. For those in favor of Barack Obama, please tell him to stop calling me. And emailing me. And sending me cards. I had half a thought to vote for the guy until he started bombarding me. Today alone I received 7 emails and 5 phone calls. Seriously. Leave me alone. Thankfully, it should be quieter tomorrow.

Other than that, I'm doing pretty good. Hope you all are having a good year so far. I'm always wondering about you in other parts of the country. I'm not sure if it's weird or not, I'm always wondering about people in general. Now I just have blogs/faces to put on the wondering:)

Happy Tuesday/Thursday!