very rambly

my poor blog has been neglected due to lack of home internet. that stupid key index issue still has not been resolved.

Otherwise I would probably blog about my newfound love that is the DVR. I was even reluctant to get cable, but it was hardly anything extra to get the DVR so I thought, why not? and what a great, great invention!!

Also, does this election seem more contentious than most? I know, I know, McCain left the 2000 election b/cs of a nasty rumor about him having a secret black love child baby. That’s pretty nasty. But I keep hearing people describe this as the ‘most important election of our lifetime’ and that’s a pretty hefty statement!

I do realize with the economy, the war, several social issues, and aging Supreme Court justices that could very well be the case but WOW. Each election seems like the lesser of two evil for me anyway.

PS: I got to play ultimate on Monday!! There are people who play ultimate in Shreveport!!!! And a cold front came in last night–makes it chilly but it’s nice too.

 

here!

I finally made it here, started work Monday, and move into my apartment tomorrow.  So far, so good.  I like Shreveport and seriously guys, it’s not what you’re thinking when, it’s actually pretty nice!  Everywhere has scarier parts, that’s just life.

There’s more to come soon, but I’m trying to take everything in and am learning so much!

 

turning dust

I’m packing. I have a lot of clothes, even after I did the “purge.” And shoes. There’s apparently quite a bit of dust in the ol’ closet too, which isn’t too great for the ol’ allergies.

The good part: I’m a horrible procrastinator with packing, especially when I’m going on a trip. It’s like a need the most up-to-date weather forecast or something, or just laziness. So, just the fact I’ve done more than half with a week to go is a GOOD SIGN. In the meantime I’ll be eating random stuff like peanut butter on crackers with green beans on the side.

In other news, I had to give my powerbook a makeover of sorts, as stated in a previous post, which includes the new version of iLife. So…. I guess the only way to send pics that are in iPhoto is by using the Mail program??? Well, I can’t get the dang thing to work. I’ve googled every forum with the right server port numbers and everything, but it never works. And I have pictures to send!! Does anyone have a solution??

And yes, I do realize this opens me up to the Mac loyalty ridicule, but I’m ready for it because it’s frustrating!

 

running, awkward

The weather is much cooler today is it’s awesome!  I went running in the park tonight and felt really good.  honestly, I’m not in the greatest shape right now but the weather certainly helped!!  I should be getting up early before work….but I’m not exactly a ‘morning person’ so running in the evenings works better when I’m not too tired/lazy to do it!  The sun was setting and it was just greatness!

Here’s something random I’ve been musing. How do people develop social awkwardness? Or learn the proper social rules? It seems like there are people sometimes who it seems like “everyone” knows is a little strange…but how do we measure that? I guess there are general norms of society. Sometimes I’m intentionally awkward to be funny and see someone’s reaction, but do people realize they’re awkward? I guess it’s something that can be overcome too. It’s such an abstract concept, but seems to be very important and valued. Coming from a multicultural family, I noticed what’s awkward and what’s not in both cultures, I guess maybe you become more aware. I dunno!

So that’s really random I know, but it’s what’s going through my head. Honestly, we’re all probably a little awkward right?!

 

change of plans

so I have several days of vacation I need to use, so I decided to burn 2 this weekend, and take Labor Day off…So I’ve been off from Fri-Tues, go back to work Wednesday. I had some other plans but they fell through, so I decided at the last minute to come back home.

Monday was my mom’s birthday and honestly, we don’t do birthdays up too huge in my family, but Mom and I were able to have a 3 day “birthday extravaganza!” as we affectionately titled it.

You know when it seems like life just keeps hitting you with punch after punch? Fairly small things but when you look up you realize, “wow, I’m really tired and it’s just not letting up.” It seems like it’s been like that for me this year to an extent, and my mom too but in different ways. So it was so great being able to devote time to Mom, she certainly deserves it, and it’s a blessing to see her happy when she’s been kinda discouraged.

I got in late Friday, we went to Bedford Snoball* per my mom’s request. Saturday, we went to Clay Pit, a “modern Indian” place that we both really like, per her request, and ran a bunch of errands. Sunday, we went to see Mamma Mia, which was fun, and Monday we went shopping, had sushi, went swimming, ate cake, etc.

It’s a lot of time devoted to mom, but honestly, it was great. I was really bummed when my other plans fell through, but I can totally see the good God was working through it.

Plus…I got to play ultimate on Sunday! Simple things.

*Suzanne- I introduced my parents to Bedford Snoball about a month ago and they just love it! They’ve been a couple times by themselves and she gets so excited about it! So thanks!!!

 

crashed

I like Apple computers. I like mac products on the whole. What I don’t like is when a hard drive crashes! And sadly that’s what happened to me.

I’ve had my PowerBook for a few years and the apple guy says it’s normal, and my music is backed up, but still. Lots of pictures….gone. Stuff to apply for jobs like Resumes and past cover letters and stuff…gone. Various written entries that I don’t want to post for the entire world to see…gone.

What’s even more maddening is that I PAY for ‘backup’ from mac!! And I’ve just been too lazy to use the darn thing. So I’m blogging today from a ‘remote location’ (haha) and hoping I can get my computer fixed soon!

I went to the Motley Crue concert a few weeks ago and thankfully those pics are still on my camera! It was greatness! Usually I’m not totally into the hair/hard rock stuff, but seriously, very entertaining. Plus the company was good.

So it’s hot outside and I’m computer-less but life is good. I’m also trying very hard not to stress about some things I can’t control in the next 6 months or so…

Also, my days off have changed! For those of you who read this who actually see me in person. I now work Sat/Sun which is technically a promotion, I guess, and the new days off are Thur/Fri. So yeah. Life in a nutshell!

 

stuffed yet empty closet

it’s the plight of abundance… preparing for a first date, a big meeting, or an impression-making event. probably every woman has said this:

I have nothing to wear! 

well, right now I’m trying to find clips of my work for some different things and it’s seems like every clip I see, there’s something wrong with it, it’s not good enough, and suddenly in months and months (really years) worth of work there’s nothing that works!

 

but I guess like in my closet, I do most likely have something to wear, I have to just calm down and accept what I’ve got is what I’ve got. It just seems like I’m on the cusp of stuff, but not quite enough to get to the next level, so to speak. Sometimes I feel guilty of even stressing about this stuff because there’s much worse happening in the world, but this is the lot of where I am too.

 

ugh.

i’m exhausted! this month at work has been really stressful… to the point of pushing me over the edge. seriously. bad. then, i woke up this morning to find about 20 bug bites all over my body… i did a story in kind of gross, dingy, areas yesterday so i think i was probably bit then but it took overnight to surface.

ugh. the positive is i can take a nap and hopefully decompress before sunday when it starts all over again.

 

blown over

so is it just me or is it ridiculously windy outside?!?!

like more windy that the usual, “it’s windy.”

this is texas, so wind is really no surprise, but the past few days i’ve been outside, usually wearing heels, and have literally been knocked off my feet. i’m more than happy to be a relatively small person, but geez! yesterday i had small, thin heels so i planted them in the ground so i would blow away during a liveshot. that’s nuts!!

it’s amazing i’m not this big allergy bomb with who knows what flying through the air.

 

sweet

today i spotted green tea ice cream at kroger!! woo hoo!!!

simple pleasures people.