Leen and Nate made these FOUR HUNDRED AND EIGHT jello shots for Leen's going away party in a matter of a few short hours. They really are extremely talented and experienced jello shot makers. I aspire to be just as good some day, but at the moment, I am not even close. So, as promised, this is how Leen ended up in the driveway. And I was not so sober afterwards either.
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Driveway Nap
This picture was taken at Leen's goodbye party (she's on the right) at around 8am. When I first saw this, I thought it was one of those funny staged photos that drunk people take now and then, but after hearing the whole story, I am assured that it is 100% authentic. Leen and Matt did fall asleep in his driveway after a night of heavy drinking. Stay tuned for a funny picture of what put them there.
Saturday, June 18, 2005
I Think I Know...
For those of you who have been following the past 2 days of drama, (as in: will I go to EMU or U of M; will I keep working at HelpSource or not; will I complete school in 16 months, 20 months, or 4 years; etc...) well, I think I know what I am going to do. But I need to think about it for a little while longer before making an announcement. So for now, it's a secret!
Mr. and Mrs. Smith
I saw this movie last night and I have to say that it is by far my favorite flick so far this year. Gunfights, car chases, and intellegent comic relief from the great Vince Vaughn, PLUS Brad Pitt's best performance since Fight Club, and Angelina Jolie's most provocative since Original Sin (haven't seen that one? Rent it!)... all of this equals a film that was right up my alley. Check it out, my rating: A+
Friday, June 17, 2005
When it Rains, it Pours
Yeah. Wow. 20 minutes after I found out I got into EMU, I got an email from the University of Michigan accepting me into the School of Social Work. Now my heart and gut are all confused. I am THRILLED that I got into both of the schools I applied to. But now what do I do? I have to admit, going to U of M is quite appealing, if only for the prestigious name and reputation. Is that enough reason to attend a university?
Grad School Here I Come!
My mom just called to tell me the good news: I got into the School of Social Work at Eastern! Hooray! After being wait-listed at the University of Michigan and not hearing anything for what seemed like forever from EMU, I was feeling really discouraged, like I was going no where and doing nothing. Now, I feel as though a whole other chapter of my life is ready to be written. To answer the question, "What will you do if you get into U of M?" I really feel as though my gut, heart, and all that is telling me to go back to EMU, the campus that I grew to love in my undergrad, because I feel that their program is more appropriate for my needs. Oh yeah, and it's a whole hell of a lot cheaper. And as for those lazy days in bed watching tv that I was looking forward to? Time to put that off for a few more years; working two jobs and going to school is going to be rough. I can do it though, right now I'm feeling like I could do anything.
Thursday, June 16, 2005
A Day to Relax
Don't you just love those days when you can just lie in bed and watch tv? I think I do... I can't quite remember. My next day off is two weeks away. This post should perhaps be on Things Hated, titled "I Work Too Damn Much," but I was trying to be positive. Tried, failed, oh well.
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
Montel Williams
I have a crazy obsession with The Montel Williams show. I think mostly because I like how he finds people who need help and he helps them, rather than just airing their problems on national TV and walking away. My only issue with the show: It's on at 3, and I often work at 4 so I miss the last half. How come it can't be one hour earlier? Is that too much to ask?
Thursday, June 09, 2005
Jenna Boyd
This past weekend, the teenage girls I work with really wanted to see The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants... hmm. I took them, but I wasn't entirely happy about it, considering The Longest Yard had just opened as well and I am a much bigger fan of stupid comedy than sappy chick flicks. Imagine my delight and surprise when I find that one of my favorite little actresses is in the flick. Jenna Boyd, from such classics as Dicky Roberts: Former Child Star and The Missing (okay, so I haven't seen The Missing yet but Dickie Roberts, come on, I own it). So Traveling Pants ended up being decent, anyway. Maybe it would have been a little better if David Spade was in it.
Happy Birthday Alaina!
Well, actually, her birthday was yesterday, but I think she'll forgive me for being a day late. This little firecracker is a JOY to be around, if you can handle her slightly (slightly?) perverse sense of humor. She was great at my Halloween party this past year as a lovely mermaid, how creative! And, her birthday party this Sunday should be a rockin' good time with some crazy crazy sangria all over the place. I can't wait.
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
Now THAT'S What I'm Talking About!
What a game last night. I was standing there at the GP in front of the tv for the fourth quarter (work, what work?) and it was all I could do to not bite my fingernails right off. Again, what a game. I felt so massively relieved when the Pistons finally won, it was like a load of bricks off my shoulders. I felt as if a close friend or family member had made some great accomplishment. I could be getting too attached.
Saturday, June 04, 2005
Happy Birthday Kelly!!
Today is a good friend's birthday; unfortunately I am at work and not celebrating with her, but I did get to see her last night. She was looking lovely in all her 10 minutes of birthday glory. I used to see Kelly all the time when we worked together, but now we have both moved on from the restaurant industry (thank GOD) and seeing her is a real treat. I love this cute picture of her and her husband, Evan, on their wedding day. How cute.
Tuesday, May 31, 2005
Happy Memorial Day!
A day late but still relevant, as I am attending an "Annual Day After Memorial Day Observed" party this evening which should be fun.
Yesterday was filled with excitement as well, with a picnic in the morning (I made the best potato salad EVER) and an outing on my roomies dad's new speedboat later in the holiday.
At a few points yesterday I contemplated the relevence of Memorial Day and decided that it is a little more about food and beer than remembering anything. Which is slightly sad.
But I do like food and beer.
Yesterday was filled with excitement as well, with a picnic in the morning (I made the best potato salad EVER) and an outing on my roomies dad's new speedboat later in the holiday.
At a few points yesterday I contemplated the relevence of Memorial Day and decided that it is a little more about food and beer than remembering anything. Which is slightly sad.
But I do like food and beer.
Sunday, May 22, 2005
Movie Binge
I saw ten movies this week. I am a self proclaimed movie buff, but ten in a week is extensive even for me. Some were good, some decent, and some I was forced to watch with the teenage girls that I work with. The reviews are as follows:
*Birth (2004): This story could have and should have been told in 30 minutes or less. Fave actor: Peter Stormare (Clifford). D-
*Leminy Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004). Loved the dreary scenery. Fave actor: Emily Browning (Violet Baudelaire). B+
*House of Wax (2005). Watch Paris get killed. Fave actor (tie): Paris Hilton (Paige) and Chad Michael Murray (Nick). B-
*Monster (2003). Okay, I'd seen it before but I still love it. Fave actor: Christina Ricci (Selby). A
*Crash (2005). Racial undertones and sincere drama make it a must see. Fave actor (tie): Ryan Phillipe (Officer Hanson) and Chris "Ludacris" Bridges (Anthony). A-
*Kinsey (2004). Even non-psych students will enjoy. Fave actor: Peter Sarsgaard (Clyde). B+
*The Hillz (2004). Whoa, can you say "no budget"? Fave actor: Paris, of course ;) C-
*Star Wars Episode III- Revenge of the Sith (2005). Great except for the sappy love parts. Fave actor: Frank Oz (Yoda). A-
*Monster In Law (2005). Someone please make JLo stop making movies! Fave actor (and ONLY redeeming quality): Wanda Sykes. D+
*The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004). Bill Murray and Willem Defoe in one hilarious movie? Sign me up! Fave Actor: Willem Defoe. A
Now that I've typed all this up, I realize that it is probable that no one really cares. But you are the one reading my blog, aren't you?
*Birth (2004): This story could have and should have been told in 30 minutes or less. Fave actor: Peter Stormare (Clifford). D-
*Leminy Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004). Loved the dreary scenery. Fave actor: Emily Browning (Violet Baudelaire). B+
*House of Wax (2005). Watch Paris get killed. Fave actor (tie): Paris Hilton (Paige) and Chad Michael Murray (Nick). B-
*Monster (2003). Okay, I'd seen it before but I still love it. Fave actor: Christina Ricci (Selby). A
*Crash (2005). Racial undertones and sincere drama make it a must see. Fave actor (tie): Ryan Phillipe (Officer Hanson) and Chris "Ludacris" Bridges (Anthony). A-
*Kinsey (2004). Even non-psych students will enjoy. Fave actor: Peter Sarsgaard (Clyde). B+
*The Hillz (2004). Whoa, can you say "no budget"? Fave actor: Paris, of course ;) C-
*Star Wars Episode III- Revenge of the Sith (2005). Great except for the sappy love parts. Fave actor: Frank Oz (Yoda). A-
*Monster In Law (2005). Someone please make JLo stop making movies! Fave actor (and ONLY redeeming quality): Wanda Sykes. D+
*The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004). Bill Murray and Willem Defoe in one hilarious movie? Sign me up! Fave Actor: Willem Defoe. A
Now that I've typed all this up, I realize that it is probable that no one really cares. But you are the one reading my blog, aren't you?
Happy Birthday, Lisaural!!
Today is the birthday of one of my most admired friends, Lisaural. I heard she had a rock and rollin good time for her birthday celebration last night, and I hope it was delightful. Happy Birthday, babe, I love you!
Saturday, May 21, 2005
Playoff Basketball
Here we go, getting down to the nitty gritty... man I love playoff basketball, and I love it even more that it looks like my beloved Pistons are going to kill everyone again this year. GO PISTONS!
Tuesday, May 10, 2005
My Surrogate Puppy
As stated many times before, I love animals. My favorites: monkeys, cats, and dogs. I have my kitty Chonga, but I really miss having a dog in my life. Although I would love to adopt a puppy, I can't have one at my place. A friend of mine is nice enough to allow me to borrow this cute and sweet bundle of joy, Kelly. Today we went for a walk in the woods and then I brought her to meet Chonga. It went pretty well, and I think she will be able to cope with a dog when that time comes. But ultimately, she really has no choice. There are dogs in my future. For now, Kelly will do.
Monday, May 09, 2005
Marvin the Chronically Depressed Android
Just got home from watching The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I especially loved Marvin, isn't he cute? I wish I had one... even with the depression, who could resist that face?
Thursday, May 05, 2005
Ben Folds
I'm sitting here, trying to figure out exactly how to express how much Ben and his music have affected my life over the past ten years, and the magnitude of it is overwhelming. From the moment I heard 'Kate' off of some random mixed tape that a friend had my freshman year of high school, my life was changed forever. I was then destined to follow and care for this man's career. At the time, he was in Ben Folds Five, a band which included the very talented Darren Jesse and Robert Sledge. I learned every word of every song and went to see every show that I could. And then they released The Unauthorized Biography of Rienhold Messner and the melancholy of the music made it obvious that I was looking at the end of an era. Ben decided to move to Australia and pursue a solo career. After a small grudge, I was right back in the swing of things, downloading every bootleg I could find just to hear the piano played in Ben's way- a rock sound that I have never heard duplicated. The stories in his songs inspire, comfort, and challenge me in a way that I have never known any other music to do.
Rather than drone on and on about Ben for hours, which I could do, I will just say this: I had the distinct privilege of being ALMOST front row at his show last night. I am still beaming.
Love you Ben.
Rather than drone on and on about Ben for hours, which I could do, I will just say this: I had the distinct privilege of being ALMOST front row at his show last night. I am still beaming.
Love you Ben.
Monday, May 02, 2005
Bunny Rescue
My boyfriend and I were leaving my mother's condo complex when I noticed a tiny furball hopping/stumbling across the street. I of course insisted on getting out of the car to see if this tiny little baby bunny was okay. He was drenched, covered in bugs, very confused and scared. After looking all over for a mother, nest, siblings, anything... and finding nothing, we located an emergency animal rescue nearby and drove the little guy there.
When we first got there, we handed him over and were given a form to fill out. It said something like PERMISSION FOR EUTHANIZATION on the top of it. I started freaking out a little bit, as my intentions had been to give him a second chance and not a death sentence (although more humane than what he probably would have gone through out in the cold). When the worker came back out to us, we expressed our concerns and she realized that she had given us the wrong form. She replaced the death form with one that said something like WILD ANIMAL RESCUE at the top, which I thought was much better.
Isn't he cute? I hope he's okay.
When we first got there, we handed him over and were given a form to fill out. It said something like PERMISSION FOR EUTHANIZATION on the top of it. I started freaking out a little bit, as my intentions had been to give him a second chance and not a death sentence (although more humane than what he probably would have gone through out in the cold). When the worker came back out to us, we expressed our concerns and she realized that she had given us the wrong form. She replaced the death form with one that said something like WILD ANIMAL RESCUE at the top, which I thought was much better.
Isn't he cute? I hope he's okay.
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