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[follow me] [Jul. 4th, 2008|12:25 am]
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Is anyone else using Plurk? It's similar to Twitter, but there's more smileys involved with a dash of karma too.

I might update this one unlike my very sad and neglected twitter account.
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[P O L A R O I D] [Jun. 16th, 2008|09:33 am]
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I saw a flyer for this while I was in Chicago. I thought I'd share it here too, since a lot of my f-list is into Polaroids.

OUTDATED
Polaroid art Show

Now seeking original Polaroid film images for upcoming gallery show in Chicago.

DEADLINE
all photographs must be received no later than JULY 25th


There's a $10 submission fee, but you can also use this show to sell your polaroids (or not sell them) and include a S.A.S.E. and they return your photos to you. I'm not sure if I will be participating, but it sounds like it will be amazing. I'm sad that I won't be in Chicago to view it.

more here:
http://polaroidshow.com/
http://www.myspace.com/polaroidshow
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[w e e k l y] [Jun. 15th, 2008|11:15 pm]
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[Current Mood | peaceful]

This past week has been strange. I've been getting off the high of leaving Chicago. It was a wonderful week even though when I returned to work and people asked me what I did, I didn't really have much to say. We just had fun. Oh yes, we went on a double decker bus tour (thanks [info]leeanne_marie), went to the Sears tower, visited Lincoln Park Zoo and other tourist-y things, but mostly we hung out and enjoyed our vacation time. My sister lives in a really fun neighborhood and there are tons of things to see and do -- mostly restaurants and there's a lot of good people watching to do. Between Dave and I we took over 500 photos, so once I get those sorted, I'll share them here.

This week:
-homemade chocolate soymilk + banana smoothies
-Dave started his new job
-saw Prince Caspian (meh!)
-eye twitching that started on Monday but seems to have disappeared after my dentist appointment on Friday
-Dale and Thomas Country Smokehouse Cheddar popcorn
-getting to sleep early...well, earlier
-hot & humid weather (blah!)
-my new t-shirt from [info]kawaii_not
-my new necklace (which i believe is the next to last one on the right) from Crafters for Critters that I wanted to wear everyday this week, but kept forgetting because I still haven't unpacked my luggage
-walking around aimlessly together after work everyday
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[weekend fun] [May. 31st, 2008|08:29 am]
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Last weekend, I hit up Earthfest, went to the beach and then to the MFA for free. It was a pretty great weekend even though I ignored all of my responsibilities like packing for my week in Chicago that starts today. (Click on the photos for more information.)

D.I.A.N.A.

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[into the past] [May. 22nd, 2008|08:13 pm]
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I know famous people (or at least I like to stand next to them and appear happy).

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The Keno Brothers most famous for appearing on Antiques Roadshow. I met them at some small store in Dallas for a book signing. I actually bought two books and had them sign one for the library I was working at. They were very nice, but I was really nervous and they asked me if I liked to go antiquing and I was like, "Sure!" What could I say?

( ♪ ♪ ♪ )
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[in paris] [May. 14th, 2008|06:47 pm]
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My little sister is in Paris, France visiting a friend. I thought I would add the France on there considering we used to live in Texas. Anyways, any places she should hit up? I'm guessing she probably already knows what's she doing and she's with a friend that's going to college there, so I'm sure they'll be doing lots of fun things together. Is there anything awesome that I should have her get for me on my behalf?

I probably should have her take a photo or two at the Two Windmills. ;)
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[questions] [May. 12th, 2008|08:49 pm]
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[Current Mood | crappy]

1. Has anyone had (or is suffering) from Plantar fasciitis? Any recommendations to help deal with the pain?

The pain in my foot started last week and this morning it hurt too much to put any weight on my left foot because of the pain in my heel. I went to a walk-in clinic and this was my diagnosis. I was given special exercises to do, told to take ibuprofen and basically told to come back if it gets worse. I made an appointment with a podiatrist, but it's not for a month. Seriously, I was bound to get this (wearing terrible shoes for all of the walking I do), but did it have to happen right before my trip to Chicago? Ugh.

2. Any recommendations for a college graduation gift? It's for one of our mutual friends. He's not really into drinking or anything. I could do clothes, I suppose, but that requires time. It's for this coming Sunday and I was thinking of just giving cash. Is that too lame? I was thinking Dave could give $25 and I could give $25. And we'll make one of our famous robot cards or well, Dave will because that's not my area of expertise.

Besides both of those things, I got to have an awesome falafel salad at Whole Foods today. It's right by the clinic. & our old apartment. It came with this awesome dill salad dressing and it was the best. Also, ginger snaps for dessert. Yum! Food has a way of making you feel a wee bit better.

P.S. I'm still working on those top 5 lists. I'll post them up before the end of the month. It's taking a little longer because some require photos. :)
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[quote] [May. 10th, 2008|08:40 pm]
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I just heard a woman say this outside of the grocery store:

"My kids are so spoiled they get fresh veggies instead of frozen ones."

She said this without an ounce of sarcasm in her voice. I mean, really? Shouldn't everyone be eating fresh veggies? She also said, "They've only eaten things from a can like twice." Is that really a bad thing?
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[t h r e e] [May. 4th, 2008|09:38 pm]
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It's official!

Dave and I are going to Chicago together the first week of June. It'll be my third visit and his first and I'm so excited to be there for longer than three days. We're staying with my sister in her apartment and we're saving moneys in order to live it up there for a week. Do you have any recommendations? I know I've asked in the past, but perhaps there are awesome things happening the week of May 31-June 7. I mostly want to hang out and do some tourist-y things, but not really be a tourist. I just want to take it all in and not try too hard.

We're going to try and see a Cubs game, but we'll see what actually happens with that. I want to go to Krispy Kreme, make Dave try White Castle, sandwiches at Jimmy John's, drink tea at Argo Tea and probably find a good local place that has a tasty deep dish pizza. There's also this great Chinese place close to my sister's apartment that is so delicious that we'll have to eat there too. We like to eat! There's much planning in the works. So very exciting, oh yes! Totally can't wait.

P.S. Anyone want to drive us to Sonic? That would be awesome!

P.P.S. I have a sad confession to make and that is I like fast food, but I don't like it all of the time, but there are times that I crave it. I certainly didn't eat it everyday growing up. But there are times when I want fries and nothing but fries will do. I have ventured into the world of making my own "fast food" at home and that's pretty great too. I do miss myself some Chik-Fil-A though, so thank god for MorningStar Farms chik'n nuggets!
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[heads up, seven up] [May. 2nd, 2008|07:57 pm]
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Another year, another change jar. This year I found $5.23 (less than last year). I thought it would have been less than that, because it didn't seem like I was finding very much lately. Last summer, I found a ton walking past the Burger King drive-thru on my way to work. I found a lot of silver change that way. Unfortunately, I can't take the short cut anymore, since they put up a fence, so I've only been spotting pennies here and there. Boo!

& now it finds a new home in my piggy bank and to start all over again.
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[top 5] [Apr. 13th, 2008|11:21 pm]
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taken from [info]ohmydearheart

Give me topics for a top five list! Anything at all: top five favorite socks, top five favorite smells or anything you want. I'll post the answers in an upcoming post.

You aren't limited to just one idea each, so ask a few if you'd like.
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[smart moves] [Apr. 9th, 2008|08:12 pm]
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Monday night I went to the information seminar to learn more about teaching English overseas. It was at Suffolk University and the address was wrong on the website. So, I got lost and ran into a bunch of other lost people and finally we figured out we were in the wrong building! We were barely late, but somehow I felt like I missed something, and I wonder how the people that wandered in after us felt. (The lateness was on top of my supervisor giving me the run around about leaving a half an hour early to make sure I could make it. I was pissed off, because I came in early to make up for it and I stayed late last Thursday when I was sick. I don't owe her any favors and I certainly don't ask to be let out early everyday!)

Anyways, I was turned off by the overall business-y attitude the woman had about the whole thing. I wouldn't be in this to make money, but she was someone that was doing this for a living and in her own words, "I'm a single woman that enjoys being single..." which kind of turned me off too. There was an overly ambitious middle-aged woman that wouldn't stop asking questions and she was getting on my nerves and it was awkward sitting in this classroom with all of these people and feeling like the odd one out. Although, I know I wasn't the only one because the woman giving the seminar kept talking about how Americans are in need and that American English is the language of business. And the woman next to me was from Brazil and I knew she felt like she wouldn't be able to do the courses, but her English was perfect! Basically, the seminar was about taking courses that prepare you to teach English overseas, you even make your own lesson plan and teach a day in class. Once you have a certificate, you can take an add-on course that specializes in either Business, Grammar, TESOL or Children, but by no means is that a requirement. They have a placement program and they work with schools/businesses all around the world. It sounds like these teachers are really in need or at least that's what she led me to understand. I wish going to Japan wasn't so trendy, because I feel like that's where I'd love to go. I'd be familiar with the culture, but that is certainly not a requirement. In fact, it seems to be frowned upon if you are proficient in the language of the country of where you'll be teaching, because if you use it in the classroom your students will never learn English.

It sounds like a great opportunity but possibly not something for me. I really wanted to be into this and it could have just been the woman giving the information. She told us a lot about her teaching experiences -- Germany, Czech Republic, Finland and even France -- but I always felt like her business-y approach was going over my head. She was friendly though, so *shrug*, maybe I'm just weird. I really need to research more to figure out if it's something I want do in the future.
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[keeping t abs] [Apr. 6th, 2008|02:14 pm]
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I've been oohing and aahing over some things on the web lately. In fact, when am I not doing that? I found this awesome jewelry maker on Etsy that uses beads to put binary messages in her necklaces. I've also been eyeing something on MyPaperCrane, but I'm not going to say what it is because you'll just go buy it right up because of it's sheer cuteness! And there was this great sale on Threadless and Dave and I each got a shirt. I got him this one and I got myself this one. I'm eyeing these two shirts though -- one & two. I'm wondering if I should have my sister go down to the Threadless store and pick them up for us.

All of those things have been open in tabs on my browser for the last week. I just couldn't bare to part with them. Sometimes I have such guilt about buying things, which is why I couldn't spend $150 on a Blythe. I did treat myself after I lost that doll though. I bought this necklace and this ring. Both things remind me of [info]theexits. It was just a coincidence that I fell for that necklace ([info]justbepatient makes lovely things!) and Jane linked to that etsy shop a few entries ago and I've been eyeing a similar ring that was out of my price range. It's still beautiful though and one day I'll splurge and get one.

Some other fun things:
-Heidi's mug collection and Jeu de Paume books
-this amusing video, probably nsfw

Also, do you listen to Pandora Radio? I rediscovered it and my station is oh so amazing and amusing to me. I have weird tastes. I'm still tweaking it though.

I think I'm going to go to this Teach English Overseas seminar on Monday. I'm a little scared to go, but I'm not signing up for anything yet. It's something I've been interested in for a long time, but the idea of being so far away from everyone (not that I wouldn't have relatives if I taught in Japan) makes me nervous. It's probably the reason I've been avoiding getting more information about it. But, I suppose I should worry about those kinds of things after the fact.
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[blah & yeah] [Apr. 3rd, 2008|09:52 pm]
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What a crappy day. It was so crappy in fact that when I got on the bus the bus driver said to me, "One of those days, huh?" It was one of those days.

I woke up this morning with a stomach ache and a sore throat. I was also incredibly thirsty! So, I drank some iced tea hoping that would rid me of the sore throat, but no, as the day wore on, my throat got worse. I drank two cups of green tea and tons of water at work, but nothing seemed to work. It got duller at points, but it's still there being all sore and stuff. I wanted to leave early thinking that the workload was light, but at about 5pm (when I normally go on break), I was asked if I could stay late! I went on my break and I couldn't even eat anything. By this point, I could barely talk and was just in a foul mood. I stayed late, decided that I had to treat myself but couldn't find what I was looking for at Store-24, but decided to give it one more shot at the gas station convenience store I always pass but never go inside. I lucked out and found a Sunkist Float that I've been thinking about for weeks. It didn't help my throat, but I left the store in high spirits.

& now I still feel bad, but this made me fangirl squeal with glee. Are any of you reading Ryan Adam's blog? It's hilarious and honest and bizarre. This is probably one of my most favorite entries so far:

“TWO SONGS on tape today. I mean, not on tape, i work at home and record onto my little robotic recording machine. But not one, TWO. already. ooooh i love them they are sweet and gentle. with funky laid back hip hop beats. but no electric anything but bass.
the first one is called ‘Allumette Alemagne” and the second one “Disappearing Act.” I would sample them for you but J would do a frontside grind on my face.
XX more later, Foggy, my invisible electric diary machine.
oh by the way, from now on I am going to talk to my blog like it was a spider-plant. It’s pretend house plant name is “Foggy”
Do you name your house plants? I sure do.”

http://dradamsfilms.com/post/30696760

I totally name my house plants! Oh, I feel like we'd be awesome friends!
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[these are the kinds of things i think about at work] [Mar. 25th, 2008|09:23 pm]
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Poll #1160487 You’re the best! Around! Nothing’s gonna ever keep you down.
Open to: All, results viewable to: All

Marty McFly or Daniel Larusso?

View Answers

Marty McFly
13 (76.5%)

Daniel Larusso
4 (23.5%)

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[m u s i c] [Mar. 24th, 2008|09:39 am]
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Is anyone else a fan of Hot Chip? They make some of the strangest & amazing music videos I've ever seen and their music is totally catchy and stays with you the entire day. In a good way.

Ready for the Floor



http://youtube.com/watch?v=AW94AEmzFhQ

Over and Over



http://youtube.com/watch?v=3-r9jm5g3WU
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[bun bun] [Mar. 23rd, 2008|02:41 pm]
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IMG_5205
Originally uploaded by RosyBunny.

I hope you're having a lovely Easter Sunday! I'm celebrating by looking at ridiculously cute bunnies over at cute overload & you should probably do the same!

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[do you know what's happening with your LJ?] [Mar. 19th, 2008|09:40 am]
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This was taken from [info]randomposting.

I'm probably going to be a part of this by default since I don't update as much as I'd like to, but the general idea is that you stay away from LJ for 24 hours. That means not logging into the site or reading your f-list. You can learn more by reading the comments in this entry over at [info]randomposting's journal. Even if you feel like you don't want to participate, you can cut & paste this in your journal to get the word out. Thank you! Or you don't have to do anything at all.


Content Strike Friday March 21, from midnight to midnight GMT

We are holding the Content Strike because we want to demonstrate that LiveJournal is content-driven.

We are holding the Content Strike because we want the new owners of LiveJournal to better understand the power and resolve of the LJ Community of Users.

We are holding the Content Strike because all of us, Paid, Permanent and Plus users as well as Basic, want to demonstrate our solidarity as a Community of Users. We do not consider Basic users to be freeloaders, we consider them to be valuable content-providers and Friends.

We are holding the Content Strike because we ache to do something to show our displeasure, and commenting on the news post -- even with cat macros -- just isn't powerful enough!

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The strike has four terms:

Restore basic accounts for new account creation.

Inform users before any change to the site that affects how we use the site or demands on our resources.

Run change proposals by the Advisory Board and take their advice into account before implementation of any change.


NOTE: I'm aware that there may be good business decisions for eliminating Basic accounts. If Basic accounts are to be eliminated, though, that action should be taken only after approval of the Advisory Board and consultation with the LJ Community of Users.

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The 24-hour strike will begin at the following times for the following locations:

Thursday, March 20, 2:00 PM -- Honolulu
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Thursday, March 20, 6:00 PM -- Mexico City; Denver
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Thursday, March 20, 8:00 PM -- Montreal; New York
Thursday, March 20, 9:00 PM -- Buenos Aires
Midnight -- London
Friday, March 21, 1:00 AM -- Paris
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Friday, March 21, 12 Noon -- Suva


***

The one-day content strike is on for this Friday, March 21, from midnight GMT to midnight GMT.

For 24 hours, we will not post or comment to LJ. Not in our own journals, not in communities. Not publicly, privately, or under friends-lock.

This is a protest that will have long-lasting effects, showing up forever in the daily posting statistics.

This is a protest that will not harm LJ in the long run, as leaving LJ might do.

This is a protest that will demonstrate the power of community, as all users unite to support Basic users and the concept of adfree space.

This is a protest that will educate the new owners that LJ is driven by user-created content.


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How Can I Help?

DO post about this in your own LJ.
DO post and comment about it in appropriate communities.
DO remember that it's based on Greenwich Mean Time, which may not be your local time.
DO turn off LoudTwitter and your RSS feeds for 24 hours.

DON'T forget to get permission from community mods before making an off-topic post or comment about the strike.
DON'T be spammy with your posts or comments about the strike.
DON'T forget to turn your LoudTwitter and RSS feeds back on when the strike is over.
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[oh well] [Mar. 16th, 2008|09:00 pm]
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Dainty Biscuit was sold to someone else that offered more money, so I won't be having her after all. It figures right after I decided that I really wanted her, she was sold to someone else. Oh well. I'm going to research other Blythes, but really, she is the one I think I want. In the meantime, I can squee over entirely too cute Re-Ment items. A lot of these items remind me of my childhood, since a lot of them are mostly Japanese household things and food. (For those of you that don't know, I'm 25% Japanese and spent about 10 years living with my mother's mom who is Japanese. My mom & grandma speak Japanese to each other. I was surrounded by Japanese culture, language, etc. since I was a little girl. I took Japanese as my foreign language credit in high school.) Also, Re-Ment are tiny miniatures of furniture, food and other things.





You can buy Re-Ment here. There's a flickr group all about Re-Ment here. This person has a pretty awesome collection of them.

P.S. I also found these mini Hello Kitty bento lunches & foods.



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[so silly] [Mar. 15th, 2008|12:56 am]
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There are so many people on my f-list that own a Blythe that I have started wanting one as well. I spied Dainty Biscuit a few months ago and now I have the opportunity to buy her. She's about $150 which is an incredible amount of money. I keep thinking she'd be nice to own and that there's always the possibility of re-selling her, but I don't know what to do. I figure if this much thought is going into it, I shouldn't get her, but then I'm afraid in a few months I'll decide that I want her again. Oh, I waste so many minutes a day pondering the stupid things I should purchase next when I should be buying a bed for myself & other important necessities like a haircut.

Anyways, she's cute and I have till Monday to decide.



It's that tiny umbrella. It wins every single time.
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