So I've been reading a whole lot more and obviously writing a whole lot less lately. Which hasn't really bothered me until today. I've been back in school for a couple of weeks now. I enjoyed coming back and seeing everybody, being excited and asking how people's holidays went, and what they did. But now it's all back to the normal flow of things. All science classes and calc. 2 are what I'm taking. I'd really like to be taking a literature class right now, but that's next year.
Anyways, like I said. I've been reading more. I just finished Diary by Chuck Palahniuk. He's the dude who wrote Fight Club and Choke. Anthony gave me the book for Christmas, and he continues to have good taste in such materials. As soon as I can make it to the bookstore I'm going to buy Brave New World. And probably a couple others as well. And speaking of going places, there's a good chance that my car is terminally ill. Something is very wrong. Most likely the transmission. And if that goes, then I'll be getting to know my bike again quite well. But, it hasn't killed me or died yet, so I'm hoping it will keep kicking for now.
I've got this weekend job at a hunting store... (Okay sometimes there's no way to transition into these things. So blah.) I work as a cashier at this place called Simmons' Sporting Goods. It's where Caroline works, so we switch off weekends. The people are generally very nice, and it's not a hard job at all. This is a very big store, with guns and knifes and clothes and gloves and waders and kill-things-with-these and process-the-dead-things-with-that. And all the people that shop there think of camo as EVERY DAY wear. Like okay, if you're going hunting, or in the military, or hiding out, sure it makes since to wear camouflage, but oh God. Almost every person who goes in there could go back outside, and I would not be able to see them! They even sell camouflage night gowns. And couches. But I guess that's just their thing. And it's definitely not mine. So I shouldn't be hating on them. Just most people around here don't get what I'm saying when I point this out. Reh...hahaha. I'm just totally used to something entirely different I guess. The patrons of Simmons' could say the same type of thing for something about me, I'm sure.
Enough of this for now. I mostly wanted you to know I've got an occasional job. And I do enjoy it for the most part. The people I work with are great, so I have fun usually.
School keeps me busy, my friends keep me entirely happy and entertained, and I'm about to go make a cup of this Irish breakfast tea I've been eyeing for the last half hour. So tell me, how's your schooling and work, life and such? I like to know what you've been up to as well. :]
1.27.2008
1.06.2008
Oh Green Chair
I get in these moods...where I don't want to write for a long time, then I feel like righting a whole lot, no matter what it's about. And I'm in the latter one again.
Tonight Anthony and Troy and I hung out together again. It'd been a long time since just the three of us did that. It was typical, and comfortable with the wind blowing, music blaring, gas burning, and miles flying by. I don't know why we always end up just going nowhere for a really long time, but I've had some of my best times doing just that. If only we weren't in such a situation where driving cars wasn't so un-ecofriendly...
Mother and I went rug shopping today, but didn't find any we liked for Caroline and me to put in our room. We did however find a very comfy chair that I think we'll get. Can you guess what color it is? Green of course! The big thick cushion is great. When you sit in it, it fits closely to your body, like it is giving you a strong but gentle hug. The fabric is slick and soft that turns light and dark shades depending on which way you rub your fingers across it and it is big enough to be entirely comfortable in, but still reasonable to fit in our dorm. I like how I can pull my legs up and curl up like a cat in it. In fact, I believe it's the same chair I fell asleep in at the store many years ago while Christmas shopping with my Mum. I had just sat down in it for a moment when I awoke to a mother, sister, and daughter all kinda staring down at me and asking, "Well I wonder how much it is," and "Where's the tag?" I was most confused until I realized they were talking about the chair I was sleeping in, instead of me. Then I was embarrassed because I was asleep in a store and they had been standing right over me... But yeah, anyways, I like it. Happy Green Chair! ^_^
Tomorrow the plan is Me, Anthony, V for Vendetta. Such an awesome movie! Everybody should watch it.
Tonight Anthony and Troy and I hung out together again. It'd been a long time since just the three of us did that. It was typical, and comfortable with the wind blowing, music blaring, gas burning, and miles flying by. I don't know why we always end up just going nowhere for a really long time, but I've had some of my best times doing just that. If only we weren't in such a situation where driving cars wasn't so un-ecofriendly...
Mother and I went rug shopping today, but didn't find any we liked for Caroline and me to put in our room. We did however find a very comfy chair that I think we'll get. Can you guess what color it is? Green of course! The big thick cushion is great. When you sit in it, it fits closely to your body, like it is giving you a strong but gentle hug. The fabric is slick and soft that turns light and dark shades depending on which way you rub your fingers across it and it is big enough to be entirely comfortable in, but still reasonable to fit in our dorm. I like how I can pull my legs up and curl up like a cat in it. In fact, I believe it's the same chair I fell asleep in at the store many years ago while Christmas shopping with my Mum. I had just sat down in it for a moment when I awoke to a mother, sister, and daughter all kinda staring down at me and asking, "Well I wonder how much it is," and "Where's the tag?" I was most confused until I realized they were talking about the chair I was sleeping in, instead of me. Then I was embarrassed because I was asleep in a store and they had been standing right over me... But yeah, anyways, I like it. Happy Green Chair! ^_^
Tomorrow the plan is Me, Anthony, V for Vendetta. Such an awesome movie! Everybody should watch it.
1.05.2008
Late For Holidays
I've tried a few times now, and I couldn't seem to get anything right out of the posts I was writing for New Year's and Christmas and such. They were either too wordy or too vague. But I'll try again, but with the basics only.
1-Christmas was excellent with the family and friends and such. We had a fun party with the family and my parent's friends. Tasty food, constant singing and playing of musical instruments(My family has been blessed with a fine talent and so they always make music when they're together.), lots of laughing and warm feelings going around. All that sentimental stuff that seems typical for the time of year. I love all the mushy stuff with everyone giving hugs and grinning and surprises and giving people gifts and watching the reactions they have when they open them. Yeah, so it was a fun Christmas.
2-New Year's was different from ones in the past as I got to spend it with Jacob, meeting his family and friends. We got to eat good gumbo around a fire while hanging out with Indian bikers who played the guitar and could talk your ear off. We also went to some fancy house way outside of Baton Rouge where the stars were so much brighter. Several seemed to shine brighter than the fireworks that sparkled across the night sky. It was a fun party. I like Jacob's family and really enjoyed meeting his friend Adam. He's a pleasant guy to know. Overall, I had an excellent time in Baton Rouge and hope to be able to go again.
3-I think New Year's celebrations are weird and a good bit silly. I'm glad I got to spend New Year's Eve with my boyfriend, but I've been doing some thinking about this whole celebratory thing we do at the ending/beginning of each year, and I'm still not sure what I think of it. I don't know what exactly it is. I tried writing about it, but it didn't work. I remember last year struggling with the same thoughts and attempting to put it down, but I just ended up deleting what I had on it, just as I have done now. I've been trying hard to pin down why exactly I think it is so odd how we celebrate new years. I don't know why I just always think, "Huh," as people stand around at midnight, cracking crystal champagne glasses and whopping and hugging and kissing, and lighting fireworks when the calendar date changes. I mean, I really like all the champagne and hugs and kisses, and the sparkleworks, but for me it just doesn't seem fitting. Well, not entirely. I'm all happy with revelry in the light of a new bright year. I like that welcoming. But, I don't like how we forget to close the old year. It just seems to me like we forget about reflection. About what we did and what we changed and what the really good and bad things were. Things don't get closed off. I just see it as head-diving into some uncharted territory without standing back, seeing where you just came from in order to judge where you're headed next. Maybe this came out correctly. Or maybe I'm looking way too far into things and people just want to enjoy a good party and tradition. It's probably the latter one. I am fairly found of festivities, so I guess I should probably go with that.
Hrmm, looks like I ended up doing it again, but I really just want to put a post up, so I think I'll leave it at this for now.
In other news, I've really enjoyed my work at the NWS, I'm excited about starting the new semester(I move back in a week.), and I finally got my new eye glasses. I was most pleased about that. This holiday I got to read books, watch movies, and hangout with my dear friends I hardly ever see during the semester. I'm happy I was here, and I'm happy I'll be back to school soon. So yeah, I guess I'm happy all around most of the time. :]
1-Christmas was excellent with the family and friends and such. We had a fun party with the family and my parent's friends. Tasty food, constant singing and playing of musical instruments(My family has been blessed with a fine talent and so they always make music when they're together.), lots of laughing and warm feelings going around. All that sentimental stuff that seems typical for the time of year. I love all the mushy stuff with everyone giving hugs and grinning and surprises and giving people gifts and watching the reactions they have when they open them. Yeah, so it was a fun Christmas.
2-New Year's was different from ones in the past as I got to spend it with Jacob, meeting his family and friends. We got to eat good gumbo around a fire while hanging out with Indian bikers who played the guitar and could talk your ear off. We also went to some fancy house way outside of Baton Rouge where the stars were so much brighter. Several seemed to shine brighter than the fireworks that sparkled across the night sky. It was a fun party. I like Jacob's family and really enjoyed meeting his friend Adam. He's a pleasant guy to know. Overall, I had an excellent time in Baton Rouge and hope to be able to go again.
3-I think New Year's celebrations are weird and a good bit silly. I'm glad I got to spend New Year's Eve with my boyfriend, but I've been doing some thinking about this whole celebratory thing we do at the ending/beginning of each year, and I'm still not sure what I think of it. I don't know what exactly it is. I tried writing about it, but it didn't work. I remember last year struggling with the same thoughts and attempting to put it down, but I just ended up deleting what I had on it, just as I have done now. I've been trying hard to pin down why exactly I think it is so odd how we celebrate new years. I don't know why I just always think, "Huh," as people stand around at midnight, cracking crystal champagne glasses and whopping and hugging and kissing, and lighting fireworks when the calendar date changes. I mean, I really like all the champagne and hugs and kisses, and the sparkleworks, but for me it just doesn't seem fitting. Well, not entirely. I'm all happy with revelry in the light of a new bright year. I like that welcoming. But, I don't like how we forget to close the old year. It just seems to me like we forget about reflection. About what we did and what we changed and what the really good and bad things were. Things don't get closed off. I just see it as head-diving into some uncharted territory without standing back, seeing where you just came from in order to judge where you're headed next. Maybe this came out correctly. Or maybe I'm looking way too far into things and people just want to enjoy a good party and tradition. It's probably the latter one. I am fairly found of festivities, so I guess I should probably go with that.
Hrmm, looks like I ended up doing it again, but I really just want to put a post up, so I think I'll leave it at this for now.
In other news, I've really enjoyed my work at the NWS, I'm excited about starting the new semester(I move back in a week.), and I finally got my new eye glasses. I was most pleased about that. This holiday I got to read books, watch movies, and hangout with my dear friends I hardly ever see during the semester. I'm happy I was here, and I'm happy I'll be back to school soon. So yeah, I guess I'm happy all around most of the time. :]
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