Monday, June 23, 2008
Sunday, June 22, 2008
oh Rachel Ray, you're a national treasure!
Last night I was brushing my teeth in my bathroom and as I was brushing a baby roach flew out of the ceiling and landed on my hand. The same hand that was holding my toothbrush in my mouth. If that won't make you paranoid as shit I DON'T KNOW WHAT WILL.
On the subject of oral hygiene, I was excited to find 6 tubes of Tom's of Maine toothpaste new-in-the-box at my local flea market today. I know that they are real and not scary fake/poisoned things because they were at one of the booths of 20 boxes of pharmacy items. In the past year a type of flea market vendor has emerged where all they sell are boxes and boxes of brand new pharmacy items. It seems like they buy it in bulk and that the items are overstock/damaged/changing packaging/out of season. It's really crazy stuff- toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, razors, condoms, vitamins, notebooks, camera film (usually expired), makeup, shampoo... EVERYTHING. And it's all $1 each or 2 for $1. Usually you don't find really nice things like Tom's of Maine but today I was pleasantly surprised, especially since I'm about to finish my tube that I had. I also found some kind of tea tree oil spray toner organic blah blah. I do realize, though, that some things are better bought "for-real" new in the store.
Two friends from my good old alma mater came to visit last night on their way to the beach. It was the first time I found myself talking about college- to former classmates- in a reminiscent kind of way. The same way I talk about high school. It made me feel really lame. We had a good time, though, and it was great to see college people. I really want to go up to Asheville to see Daniel Johnston on Tuesday and also visit the homies up there. I may take it upon myself to convince the boyfriend to go... but I don't know yet.
My old-skool buddy C is in town and had a graduation party at her house today. It was precious and fun. I guess you know you're really growing up when you start enjoying adults significantly more than you used to.
I also want to make it known that I would post pictures of the crap I talk about on this blog but I can't right now because I'm using my mom's computer. We got this computer in ... 1999? Earlier? It has Windows 98. I think it would seriously die if I tried to do pictures on it. So until I can hook up my computer to the internet there will be no pictures.
On the subject of oral hygiene, I was excited to find 6 tubes of Tom's of Maine toothpaste new-in-the-box at my local flea market today. I know that they are real and not scary fake/poisoned things because they were at one of the booths of 20 boxes of pharmacy items. In the past year a type of flea market vendor has emerged where all they sell are boxes and boxes of brand new pharmacy items. It seems like they buy it in bulk and that the items are overstock/damaged/changing packaging/out of season. It's really crazy stuff- toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, razors, condoms, vitamins, notebooks, camera film (usually expired), makeup, shampoo... EVERYTHING. And it's all $1 each or 2 for $1. Usually you don't find really nice things like Tom's of Maine but today I was pleasantly surprised, especially since I'm about to finish my tube that I had. I also found some kind of tea tree oil spray toner organic blah blah. I do realize, though, that some things are better bought "for-real" new in the store.
Two friends from my good old alma mater came to visit last night on their way to the beach. It was the first time I found myself talking about college- to former classmates- in a reminiscent kind of way. The same way I talk about high school. It made me feel really lame. We had a good time, though, and it was great to see college people. I really want to go up to Asheville to see Daniel Johnston on Tuesday and also visit the homies up there. I may take it upon myself to convince the boyfriend to go... but I don't know yet.
My old-skool buddy C is in town and had a graduation party at her house today. It was precious and fun. I guess you know you're really growing up when you start enjoying adults significantly more than you used to.
I also want to make it known that I would post pictures of the crap I talk about on this blog but I can't right now because I'm using my mom's computer. We got this computer in ... 1999? Earlier? It has Windows 98. I think it would seriously die if I tried to do pictures on it. So until I can hook up my computer to the internet there will be no pictures.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
post college blues
I miss college really bad. It's too bad it was so hard the last 8 weeks and I couldn't really enjoy it. I really miss all the crazy antics and ridiculous culture. I really miss being BUSY all the time. Who knew? I think most of all I miss living with my homies.
I need to go volunteer to feign busy-ness / save the world. Next week I'll go to the food bank and maybe sign up with the Obama campaign.
I need to go volunteer to feign busy-ness / save the world. Next week I'll go to the food bank and maybe sign up with the Obama campaign.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
anthropology rocks the house
ONE MORE THING: Barack Obama's mom got her Ph.D in Anthropology from the University of Hawaii with a dissertation titled Peasant blacksmithing in Indonesia: Surviving and Thriving Against All Odds.
(ps- for those who don't get why that's so cool: I majored in Anthropology, too. But I only have a BA)
OSSUM!!!
(ps- for those who don't get why that's so cool: I majored in Anthropology, too. But I only have a BA)
OSSUM!!!
no smoking!
Hooray! The Richland County Council just passed a BAN ON SMOKING inside public buildings! This is so awesome. Maybe now I won't be such a hermit about nighttime excursions. Oh, no more smelly clothes, no more smelly hair! Too bad it won't be in effect until October 1, when I hopefully won't be living here anymore. Still, I can't believe how smart my county is being. Usually they're just dumb on all accounts. Silly South Carolina.
Does anyone else think that Michelle Obama is one hott Obama Mamma? Yes, hott with 2 t's. Damn! Obama Mamma 4 Pres. She's not all barbie'd out like that McCain wax doll. Who knew Cindy used to be addicted to painkillers she stole from her own charity? And her dear husband tried to cover it all up for her? Now, I know everyone screws up sometimes; I know a few people addicted to different things. It just would have been cooler if she owned up to it FROM THE START and drew attention to it so that other people would have the courage to get help too (which she eventually did do- after a guy was fired and blackmailed them). Too bad. At least she adopted a kid. Did you know that Cindy is 17 years younger than John? 17 YEARS?! That's just gross!
Does anyone else think that Michelle Obama is one hott Obama Mamma? Yes, hott with 2 t's. Damn! Obama Mamma 4 Pres. She's not all barbie'd out like that McCain wax doll. Who knew Cindy used to be addicted to painkillers she stole from her own charity? And her dear husband tried to cover it all up for her? Now, I know everyone screws up sometimes; I know a few people addicted to different things. It just would have been cooler if she owned up to it FROM THE START and drew attention to it so that other people would have the courage to get help too (which she eventually did do- after a guy was fired and blackmailed them). Too bad. At least she adopted a kid. Did you know that Cindy is 17 years younger than John? 17 YEARS?! That's just gross!
summer workout
The internet is a magical resource. Sometimes I just can't believe what it can do for you. I've been pondering using the local gyms near my house for their one week free trials to work out. Because it's so hot in South Carolina I really dislike and dread going for runs. Sometimes I do anyway but usually end up feeling really sick. It's just so hot! I think my body doesn't respond well to heat, anyway. So my gym scheme was born. But that wastes so much gas. So I finally remembered a few workouts I used to do last summer that are on YOUTUBE. I really like the ones that Sparkpeople puts out. They are really simple and the girl in the video shows you everything throughout the workout. The best part is that you don't need all the crazy equipment that many videos and gyms imply that you have to have... and it's free.
Job search 2008 continues. It's hard to believe a year ago I was in Mexico talking to people who had worked in clothing factories and people who had relatives who had come to the US to work to send money back to Mexico. Being in South Carolina for any period of time seems to always mean that I have to witness campaign ads on TV promoting some of the ridiculous politicians running for office for this "great" state. Thank goodness the election is over for now. I guess I should just be glad that I even get to vote. Ugh.
Job search 2008 continues. It's hard to believe a year ago I was in Mexico talking to people who had worked in clothing factories and people who had relatives who had come to the US to work to send money back to Mexico. Being in South Carolina for any period of time seems to always mean that I have to witness campaign ads on TV promoting some of the ridiculous politicians running for office for this "great" state. Thank goodness the election is over for now. I guess I should just be glad that I even get to vote. Ugh.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
gross
So, my cousin's wife just had twins. I got the hideous pictures in my email today and it just boggles my mind that the gods that be would let people like those two reproduce... and then I realize that the gods DIDN'T want it to happen, that's why they had to do all that expensive in-vitro fertilization crap. ugh. If it honestly comes to that, why wouldn't you just adopt? There are so many wonderful children in the US and across the world that need parents. But not parents like my redneck cousin. That's for damn sure.
On the subject of babies... it is more and more glaring that many mothers of my friends had my friends when they were not very much older than I am right now. I'm 22. Most people get that party started at... now. I don't want anything to do with that. I'm terrified out of my mind about even getting an OK job until I go to grad school. I can't even commit to getting a hamster right now. I don't know why I even freak out about this stuff but then it's like... how can I NOT freak out about it. I know that shit isn't for me right now but having to look at it seriously in the face is terrifying. Even writing this makes me feel kind of sick.
I think I'm just way too bored. I need a job.
You should look at this (NSFW) it's hilarious.
On the subject of babies... it is more and more glaring that many mothers of my friends had my friends when they were not very much older than I am right now. I'm 22. Most people get that party started at... now. I don't want anything to do with that. I'm terrified out of my mind about even getting an OK job until I go to grad school. I can't even commit to getting a hamster right now. I don't know why I even freak out about this stuff but then it's like... how can I NOT freak out about it. I know that shit isn't for me right now but having to look at it seriously in the face is terrifying. Even writing this makes me feel kind of sick.
I think I'm just way too bored. I need a job.
You should look at this (NSFW) it's hilarious.
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