tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-274346832011-07-28T23:48:07.605-07:00A life's journey with logic at my side.Amayanoreply@blogger.comBlogger6361100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27434683.post-4433212734608740802010-06-20T11:00:00.001-07:002010-06-20T11:43:28.939-07:00

So I few months back I wrote about my new-found interest in Public Relations. I was so excited to have finally found something that interested me that also had the possibility of a stable future. And being that I'm an English Literature major, the stable interests seem to be few and far between, which made PR all the more appealing.Wanting to know anything and everything I could about the field,

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How dare you tease me with a sunny day just to take it away.

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A few months ago I did an internship with Paradigm Communications Group - the people who bring you Alaska Air and Horizon Air Magazines. Today I received a phone call from Email Broadcast - a company that does PR work for other companies. They have an internship opening that I applied for last week and they've asked me to come in and interview. I'm nervous and excited!

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I had my second Q&A interview today with a Public Relations rep today. I'm trying to meet as many people in the field as I can in an effort to learn more about it and, of course, make contacts that might lead to a future job.Ever since my Communications and Media class introduced me to the importance of writing in the PR industry, I've sought out to learn more about it. You know, being an English

Amayanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27434683.post-69001968159131330722009-08-25T11:13:00.000-07:002010-03-25T13:38:26.169-07:00

I recently wrote a research paper for my Politics and Culture class on the influence that Marijuana has on current California politics and I came across this interesting time-line. Thought I'd share: Cannabis Chronology [Edited] • 2737 BC: Cannabis referred to as a "superior" herb in the world's first medical text, or pharmacopoeia, Shen Nung's Pen Ts'ao, in

Amayanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27434683.post-18182025238472218762009-06-19T20:26:00.000-07:002009-08-10T12:02:14.846-07:00

When I was 12 I got a phone call that excused me from class. I walked back into the room 5 minutes later as an aunt. Soon after the phone call my family packed up the car and drove from Oregon to Idaho to see my sister and the new addition. A few years later I was invited to spend the summer with my sister so that I could help her with that addition plus a newer one. I eagerly packed up all the

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Those who die before you die in the comfort of your love.

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Don't you just hate it when you put too much dressing on your salad?

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Yesterday I was working on a paper for school and Justin was playing on his computer when I got a text from Daniel. He wanted a reason to play hooky so I invited him over. We spent the rest of the afternoon walking on the beach at low-tide, meeting his friend for drinks, and heading back to the house for margaritas.The weather was as beautiful as it gets - with the sun shining high in the sky and

Amayanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27434683.post-77090256181410727332009-05-27T11:50:00.000-07:002009-05-27T11:52:23.656-07:00

Something worth mentioning: If you lock the orange monster out of the bedroom so that you can get some sleep, you'd better wear earplugs. And anticipate crazy-bouncy-rolling-around-cuddles when you let him back in the room.

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Amaya...- just got back from Pacific Beach where her dad was shortly stationed in the Navy.- gets to see her Molly today!- is getting ready to walk to the park with Treasure Island and a chair.- is having yogurt, granola, and fresh kiwi for breakfast.- should be in bed. Early morning at the gym tomorrow. Ah, the life of the unemployed.- found out that her neighbor tripped over a crack in the

Amayanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27434683.post-15007627098816782482009-05-20T11:11:00.000-07:002009-05-24T19:24:29.778-07:00

There are a few reasons why I write. One of them is because it's therapeutic. Another reason is to remember the little things that make up my life.This last weekend was one of those moments I don't want to forget. I went to a cabin with my husband, my dear friend Daniel, and his friend. We didn't realize that the ferry ride to Vashon Island would be such a hot ticket so after accidentally cutting

Amayanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27434683.post-2014657537732185992009-04-27T09:43:00.000-07:002009-05-30T10:19:42.350-07:00

I try to write in my journal every evening before I go to bed. If I don't have anything pressing to write, I often start out by saying "my favorite thing about today is" and go from there. But lately I haven't made much of an effort. Yesterday was a pretty great day and yet, I couldn't muster the energy to write - so I am going to try and make up for that today.My favorite thing about yesterday

Amayanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27434683.post-21846346119004268022009-04-10T13:01:00.000-07:002009-04-10T13:14:36.750-07:00

Since I last wrote I have:~driven home to Roseburg for a long weekend~gone to the Umpqua Valley Barrel Tour~finished up Winter classes~started Spring classes (suffered through my first Spanish 103 class after a 6 year Span-absence)~done some Spring Cleaning~gone on 2 interviews~done some recon work for my parents (trying to reconnect them with old friends via facebook)~hung out with my favorite

Amayanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27434683.post-47510316622508614982009-03-29T12:25:00.000-07:002009-03-29T12:29:40.112-07:00

I am working on a paper about Ms. Magazine for my Race, Gender, and Class in the Media course and I really enjoyed this article. Just thought I'd share.Who Wants to Marry a Feminist?By Lisa Miya-JervisThe winter I got engaged, a college friend was using some of my essays as course material for a Rhetoric 101 class she was teaching at a large Midwestern university. She couldn't wait to alert her

Amayanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27434683.post-78497347172395662182009-03-26T13:08:00.000-07:002009-03-26T13:22:33.894-07:00

Logic was in a meeting this morning that may have significant impact on our lives. While I laid in bed, sleeping after a grueling night of "My Mommy!, No! My Mommy!" arguing between the cats (my life is so tough), Logic was summoned into the conference room to learn that his boss was being transferred to another location, his team was merging with another, and a position that he is very

Amayanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27434683.post-8244407439379495542009-03-24T17:28:00.000-07:002009-03-24T17:34:22.454-07:00

I love this new layout. It's a blank canvas. Kind of like my life.I was inspired to change this after creating a new photo-blog (found here).The simplicity of the template doesn't distract, and that's what I want in my life: no distractions. Let me know what you think of this, and of the photoblog.

Amayanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27434683.post-17397369710084906752009-03-15T13:12:00.001-07:002009-03-15T13:20:34.336-07:00

I feel guilty.George was all alone and sad after Gracie had to be put to sleep. We let him cry for 2 months before it became unbearable. We wanted him to know that we missed Grace as much as he did and that we weren't trying to replace her, but we also wanted him to have companionship. So in January we got him a friend. Mobey had an upper respiratory infection when we picked him up from the

Amayanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27434683.post-11236958215156410392009-03-14T09:37:00.001-07:002009-03-14T09:41:43.667-07:00

It was a beautiful week but there's a storm heading this way. Unfortunately for me, a dear friend was planning on visiting but might not be able to make it over the pass now. Stupid weather.

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"What Sells in a Recession: Canned Goods and Condoms"

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Amayanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27434683.post-26668796983770310632009-03-09T08:49:00.001-07:002009-03-12T11:06:49.357-07:00

A good friend recently told me that it's normal for someone who is laid off to be hard on themselves afterward. This pearl of wisdom came after I told her that I felt deserving of my recent lack of employment. Even though that conversation was only 2 days ago, I can honestly say it feels so far in the past. Last night I had difficulty sleeping, so I laid in bed for hours thinking about my future.

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"A song can benefit from a gorgeous melody or from the distinct absence of one."~NYT

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in list form- a paycheck, obviously.. and security, but this isn't that kind of list- a better understanding of computers and software- a camera (yay to winning the contest in December)- friends- a box to bring my belongings home in which doubles as an awesome toy for the cats- unemployment insurance- seeing David Sedaris, Lewis Black, John Edwards, David Bach, Matisyahu, David Lynch, T-Bone

Amayanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27434683.post-41593543403102550392009-02-27T21:43:00.001-08:002009-02-27T21:44:12.768-08:00

Last week I sent myself an article from the New York Times about writing a cover letter. Today I was let go.Coincidence?

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This was emailed to me today with the tag: "This is you." "If you see a white woman and you are trying to figure out whether she is liked or just merely tolerated by white people, the best thing you can do is get a quick look at her haircut. It is a known fact that white people love women who wear their hair with bangs that hang straight down."~courtesy of "stuff white people like #104"

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Today is going to be hard, and so is tomorrow. I'm just glad that you have her to give you these in this time of duress.

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Since the visit took place in Seattle, I became the Event Coordinator for the week. It was exhausting:Bainbridge Island twice, Space Needle, Carousel/Ferris Wheel rides, Greenlake twice, Alki, Place Pigalle for dinner w/ all the family, swimming, flu, play ground, watching my 5 year old niece read books, write and answer flashcards, walk through the Market, shopping, and LOTS of eating.

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George has a gooey eye so Logic took him to the vet this morning. I'm choosing to work since I was sick for a few days and need to make up some time. Logic called to tell me what the vet said: "No joke: George hsa herpes."How appropriate.

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"I would rather fail doing this than succeed doing something else."

Amayanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27434683.post-22404705026658210412009-01-26T13:58:00.000-08:002009-01-26T14:25:08.560-08:00

There is a tan truck in front of my condo building that is parked in two spots. It doesn't appear to be an accident since he does this daily. And believe-you-me, it's not because he's worried about the condition of his prized position. The Adam Sandler "Piece of Shit Car" song comes to mind.Anyway, when I finally get around to creating my Douche Award business cards, he is going to be the first

Amayanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27434683.post-46080988697123383232009-01-23T07:52:00.000-08:002009-01-23T08:31:31.682-08:00

We lost Gracie a few months ago. She rapidly lost weight and struggled for three weeks with Liver Disease before we did what was humane and right. But it was not easy.We suffered as she became a figment of our imagination - showing up for a fraction of a second in the bedroom or on her favorite chair. Our favorite "Gracie Songs" were started and halted in mid-sentence. Her much-loved toys lied

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BEST PICTURE The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button Frost/Nixon Milk The Reader Slumdog Millionaire *BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE Richard Jenkins - The Visitor Frank Langella - Frost/Nixon Sean Penn - Milk Brad Pitt - The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button Mickey Rourke - The Wrestler *BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE Anne Hathaway - Rachel Getting Married *Angelina Jolie - Changeling Melissa Leo -

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We are so fortunate to have such a loving, classy couple representing our country. What an amazing moment in history!

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"Timothy Egan - A New York Times BlogJanuary 7, 2009, 10:00 pmHibernation BluesPORT ANGELES, Wash. — A few days into the new year, I stood outside the house and stared into the darkness of a deep winter night at this far western edge of America – defiant on a bone-chilling eve.It felt lonely and hypnotic here on the Olympic Peninsula, where a jut of land the size of Massachusetts holds an

Amayanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27434683.post-12501588350063975952009-01-06T19:22:00.000-08:002009-01-06T19:23:14.019-08:00

"I do not want you to accept these stereotypes [of race, gender, and sexuality]; rather, I want you to be as outraged about them as I am. By identifying them, we learn the nature of the problem we confront in changing the media. By identifying them, we can sensitize others to the problem as well."

Amayanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27434683.post-58108585754600455282009-01-06T13:25:00.001-08:002009-01-06T13:31:04.001-08:00

That's right folks, it's time for another season of The Bachelor. And because I'm a glutton for punishment, I continue to watch. Every season pisses me off and every season ends in heartbreak but I manage to pick myself back up and get excited for the next go-around.After the first episode, some friends and I choose who we think he's going to pick, but we don't stop there. No, we make a bracket

Amayanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27434683.post-9048682440202631452009-01-06T08:06:00.000-08:002009-01-06T08:07:24.923-08:00

Is this too difficult to read? I was having so much fun with pimpmyprofile yesterday but can't decide if this is functional or not.

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A good marriage is a bit like a pet boa constrictor: either you feed it every day or bad things happen.

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I used to have to drug myself when the weather was bad.Anxiety comes and goes but it often comes when the weather is gloomy and dark. Lately it has been coming less and less and I attribute that to Susan, my therapist.I have been in therapy for over 3 years now and the last year has been exceptionally good, when I started seeing Susan. She is my confidante and the little voice inside my head that

Amayanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27434683.post-12487103004402649092008-12-20T08:46:00.001-08:002008-12-20T08:48:11.945-08:00

to write a song after reading this headline on yahoo: "Prop. 8 sponsors seek to nullify 18K gay marriages".So far I only have the chorus but it goes a little something like this:MIND YOUR OWN FUCKING BUSINESS YOU HOMOPHOBES.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF43P-FJrFo

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"Jamaican Air: Every flight is the red eye."

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See more Jack Black videos at Funny or Die

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A while back I wrote about my brother, Tom, telling me that his girlfriend was pregnant. He typically "lies" to me so I refused to believe him. At the baby shower, Bonnie appeared to have a belly-bump but I still was not convinced.I upped the ante and insisted on seeing the actual baby before I would believe it.Well, last night I met Klaire and she is very real. Tom called me at 4:00 to tell me

Amayanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27434683.post-31111447297626453402008-11-28T15:03:00.001-08:002008-11-28T16:10:50.357-08:00

Work is really starting to wear on me. Is there such a thing as the Four-Year-Itch? Cause I think I've caught it.

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Often times when I start my morning reading the news, I get queasy. So much is being thrown at me from National to World to Local news that it can easily seem overwhelming. So this morning I had my breakfast before I searched the headlines.Now I'm wishing I hadn't. After reading one particular article I feel like blowing chunks:"A South Carolina Roman Catholic priest has told his parishioners

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you fall asleep on the toilet (wait for it)at work

Amayanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27434683.post-75020232235773404902008-11-05T09:59:00.000-08:002008-11-05T10:52:04.921-08:00

I was recently asked why Montana was called Big Sky Country. Apparently, the fact that I lived there for three years qualified me to know the answer. Unfortunately, I did not.Wanting to sound smart, I did some research and came across a site that I found to be rather interesting.Passing on my new-found wealth of knowledge, here is a list of Montana nicknames and reasons why:Country of the

Amayanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27434683.post-33437873094777433262008-11-05T09:30:00.000-08:002008-11-05T09:33:17.545-08:00

... that Lorne Michaels and Jon Stewart are disappointed with the outcome of the election?

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"She was the person who encouraged and allowed us to take chances. She was proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and left this world with the knowledge that her impact on all of us was meaningful and enduring. Our debt to her is beyond measure."~regarding their Grandmother. What a bitter-sweet time for them.

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"War does not determine who is right. Only who is left."

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Another round of the Douche Awards today. This time I'd like to nominate the maroon Ford Taurus that parked so close to my car in the public garage yesterday that I had to get in from the passenger side door. Not only was that incredibly inconsiderate but I'm pretty sure it was impossible for said person to get out of their car without significantly dinging up mine (luckily, I didn't see any

Amayanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27434683.post-73306632912454146072008-10-30T15:37:00.001-07:002008-10-31T12:04:01.377-07:00

Not that I know... but I have the feeling I am being prepped for parenthood. My cat, Grace, has Fatty Liver Disease which is treatable but she has been a wreck for the past few weeks; losing weight, throwing up, refusing to eat, turning yellow, you know - all the good stuff.We have taken her to the vet more times that I can count and have done everything from blood-work to an ultra-sound to

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Amayanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27434683.post-87160605875029646942008-10-17T12:59:00.001-07:002008-10-17T13:00:02.256-07:00

"As they say in New OrleansBye you."~from Life on Mars

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Another example of my worst fear come to life.

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Happy, Happy Birthday! Today's Your Special Day!Happy, Happy Birthday!That's Why I'm Here to Say!oh Happy, Happy Birthday!May All Your Dreams Come True!Happy, Happy Birthday!From Me-e-e To You!Jill is the first one to call barring any major catastrophe. She likes to make sure I know that she loves me the most. And she likes to sing me the Birthday Song when I'm still warm and squishy from a

Amayanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27434683.post-53335962966085965542008-10-08T09:16:00.000-07:002008-10-08T09:27:55.971-07:00

Maybe I need to change the name of my blog?

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I was walking out of a restroom this morning when a woman walked in and I noticed that she was crying. I had just gone for a walk because I needed to clear my head. I was thinking about Thoreau and how he believed that man is, at its core, truly unhappy. He believed that sometimes those thoughts of displeasure are tucked away but they tend to resurface now and again; reminding man that he is

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So last night was the beginning of Autumn quarter and classes were good. I knew a few people in my first class but my friend from last year's English class will most likely be dropping the class since she doesn't care for the professor. My second class had a few people in it from the first class but no one I know.. yet. I'm sure it'll be fine. My only concern is walking between and after classes

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Sometimes I get caught up in the ideals of what I wish my marriage was. Then I realize that what I have isn't so bad. It's no fairytale but it's good.My life with Logic is fun and unpredictable. He is a great dancer and an even more adept comedian. He is a caring man who loves his family and does all that he can to help his friends. He is sometimes logical to a fault and he has a hard time

Amayanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27434683.post-86666382446889618792008-09-23T08:23:00.001-07:002008-09-23T08:51:19.345-07:00

Next week will be the 10 year anniversary of Logic's and my first kiss. Since that time, it has been like pulling teeth to get him to celebrate anniversaries and Valentine's Days. I knew he wasn't a romantic guy when I married him but I guess I was still holding out that one day he would surprise me and I'd come home to find my bags packed and all the details arranged so we could slip away to

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Work has me exhausted. I am growing to loathe it with every inch of my being. It has started creeping up into my shoulders, for which I am now getting regular massages. Seriously. School starts on Wednesday and I can't wait to have something to look forward to again. I'll be reading Thoreau, Emerson, Melville and more contemporary authors such as McCarthy and Satrapi. I will learn to see things

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A few months back I mentioned how my brother, Kihl, told me that he was going to be a dad and how I thought he was just fucking with me like he always does. Then a few factors came into play that lead me to believe that he may have been telling the truth. 1) My sister called and spoke with such a high pitch that I couldn't understand her but after calming her down, I discovered that Kihl told her

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Don't you just hate it when you hear a news piece that piques your interest only to find out it was a stupidly-obvious answer?Example:"Where to get your textbooks at a great price... Find out after the break"...."Getting your textbooks just got easier, and cheaper! You can actually go online to such retailers as amazon.com or abebooks.com and get them at bargain prices!" NO SHIT!So I'm looking

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I have a great fondness for Thematically Fickle for many reasons:1) Her writing inspires me to try and formulate my thoughts in an equally jaw-dropping fashion.2) She has the cojones to speak her mind, uncensored, at all times.3) I feel smarter for having read her posts.4) A lot of other stuff...Today's is no exception. In fact, it is an example of the 4 reasons I gave. Please take the time to

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These pictures can be found on CuteOverload.com. I just had to share. Doesn't it make you want a kitty?

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This is cause for concern regarding our need to uphold the 'sanctity' of marriage?But this isn't?

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Oh Stu, what can I say? It's the end of an era: you are retiring from hockey. You taught me to love the game as the star of the Tri-City Americans and it continued to when you moved up to the big leagues with the Winnipeg Jets.Sure, we had some rough times. Like that time when I asked for your hockey stick and you told me no. But I forgave you; and continued to collect your autographs on hockey

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My friend Uppity has many talents; one of them being card-making. After attending her 40th birthday soiree, she hand delivered this thank you card to me. Unbeknownst to her, a thank you card is the fastest way to my heart. I truly appreciate the time it took for her to not only write a very thoughtful note but also to make the card with which the note "was written and placed on the desk" (sorry,

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This morning as we were getting ready to leave for work, Logic saw a huge-ass spider in our doorway. We were in a hurry so he left it where it was but after driving up the hill and realizing he forgot his wallet, he drove back home to retrieve it. And as he was walking back to the car I spied him from the rear-view mirror bringing the spider down the driveway in a glass cup and letting it go near

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Isn't it true that music can cause so many emotions? Not only in the midst of music, but in its absence? Today I am very sad because of music. One of the founding members of the Dave Matthews Band passed away yesterday due to complications from a recent ATV accident. He was only 46.

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I've decided email forwards are a lot like religion - people are scared into participation

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To consolidate since I'm short on time, I'd like to announce 2 Douchebag Award Winners at one time.The first goes to a man who gave a douchey impression when I had the opportunity to meet him 2 years ago and has since done nothing but support my case ever since. The second award goes out to the nameless man who decided to walk upwind from me and light a cigarette in a non-smoking area during my

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In the past few weeks I've had a number of guests pass through my house. Typically I love company but lately I've been craving my space. The idea of sleeping in on a weekend seems like a thing of the past and I can't remember the last time I ran through the house in my undies to grab some orange juice from the fridge. Don't get me wrong, I've loved everyone who has come by but I wish they'd been

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So tired today.When will life slow down?Just in time for school to start?Friends coming from every direction.Oregon, Idaho, Michigan and HawaiiPlus a few trips of my own.Michigan, Oregon, Vancouver, B.C.No rest in sight. Another one comes this week.And she brings with her a challenge.Recovery from surgery.Maybe this is why Winter is needed?The pace slows downAnd no one wants to visit Seattle.

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Yesterday we spent 4 hours in the car due to an hour at the US border (in the sweltering heat, no less) coming back from Vancouver and today we will spend another 3 driving to Portland. Beer is the theme of the week and we have yet to be disappointed.Candian beer, Washington beer, Oregon beer, New York beer.. and this is all before the Beer Fest this weekend. Here's hoping I remember enough to

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After reading Eat, Pray, Love two times, I saw that Elizabeth Gilbert was on Oprah and I watched diligently. I even took notes. The book came into my life at a time when I really needed it and I was absorbing anything and everything I could find in relation to it. In the interview remember Elizabeth saying that she really just wrote it for herself as a sort of ladder to help herself out of the

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Andy and Eric drove back into the city Friday afternoon. After a week of camping they chose to park at the south end of the city and walk through downtown to meet Logic and I at the north end for dinner. After dinner the four of us walked back to the south end for a Mariner's game (which totally kicked ass by the way).The next morning Andy and Eric accompanied me to the gym where they took their

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Last night as I was lying in bed, Logic was in the shower so George took the opportunity to come cuddle with me. I was lying on my side, head resting on one arm while the other one was petting him. And because of the angle I was in, I could feel the cool, quick breaths coming from George's pink nose. I rubbed under his chin, around his ears, on his nose; all his favorite places. And although he

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I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars.

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After work on Friday, I met up with Logic and some of his co-workers at Taphouse for a birthday party. There must have been at least 20 people that showed up and we managed to find 2 large booths next to each other. It was chaotic, loud, and fun; just what any 23 year old wants out of a birthday. We stayed until 10:00 and I was still wide awake when we got home so I watched t.v. until midnight

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When I was youngerI used to go and tip cows for fun, yeahActually I didn't do that'Cos I didn't want the cow to be sadBut some of my friends didThey were all just a little bit wicked

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Monday: 3 glasses of wine while watching the finale of The Bachelorette with Liz. Tuesday: 2 glasses of wine when Daniel and Ishmael came over for dinner.Wednesday: nap/rejuvinateThursday: 1 glass of wine, a margarita and 2 beers with Corynn and her familyToday: Happy Hour with Logic's co-workersSaturday: Housewarming party with copious amounts of wine consumed (I can already guarantee that)

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Those who are dead are not deadthey're just living in my head

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I have been working on a mind-numbing report for the majority of the day and feel as if I'm about to lose my last brain cell. So after zooming around the internet for a while, I decided to copy and paste this meme from Lach. (Thanks for giving me something to do.)1. What is in the back seat of your car right now? An umbrella, a book from last semester and an empty Gatorade bottle2. When was the

Amayanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27434683.post-33949602466134728242008-06-30T10:09:00.001-07:002008-06-30T10:12:22.815-07:00

"If I go to see a Beatles film, I want it to be weird and artistic and interesting and experimental and psychedelic and dark at times and also beautiful -- and that's what this is. - On Across the Universe."(I saw this movie yesterday and I really liked it.)

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~courtesy of LilikoiBananasPeel a banana from the bottom and you won't have to pick the little 'stringy things' off of it. That's how the primates do it. Take your bananas apart when you get home from the store. If you leave them connected at the stem, they ripen faster.Cheese Store your opened chunks of cheese in aluminum foil.It will stay fresh much longer and not mold!GarlicAdd garlic

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Most Seattlites like to brag about suffering through nine months of clouds and rain for three months of blissful summer and I have to admit that these three months are definitely worth bragging about. Today might actually reach 90 degrees but if it does, it will be a record. Normally, the end of June is greeted with 70 and 80 degree weather and a nice cool breeze off the Puget Sound. In fact,

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I recently discovered that my niece is an artist. Her mom had been bragging for years that she was really good, but I chalked that up as maternal pride. Then I saw some of her sketches. Ever since I laid eyes on her first sketch a few months back, I've been begging her to send me more. This morning I got my wish and I just had to share.I'm swelling with pride right now. Oh yeah, did I mention

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Summer starts today, and what a long time coming. Our Spring was hardly a week long so I'm hoping Summer will compensate for the lack of good weather we've been having. When the sun is out, I am a different person. The glass if half-full on these days. I don't mind working, I don't mind sitting around doing nothing, and I don't mind the crowds of cave-dwellers that emerge and devour the sidewalks

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*Can the city really give two simultaneous parking tickets?*Am I really going to eat a dozen White Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookies in one sitting?*Am I going to be able to attend school in the fall or did I royally fuck up my financial aid?*Why can't I get my lazy ass to the gym?*Who knew buying a new t.v. would cause the husband to stress out so much about components, location, wiring. Ay

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Isn't she pretty?

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