May 2009
20 posts
Play some damn Mahjong... it feels amazing. ... →
I can't believe how cute my Mom is.
I emailed her to complain about being sick of course. Somewhere in there, I think I wrote, “I just want my Mommy here.”
She wrote back:
“Mom’s Rx: Wash hands often, Avoid sick people (or those that look like swine), 2 Advil every 4 hrs., Vitamin C 3x a day, Hot Tea or soup at every meal plus plenty of fluids, 1 Multi-Vitamin every day, Plenty of rest.
Say your prayers...
11 more hours
and I am done. Done with the shit that has been finals week, done trying to cram tons of exam material into a sick and achy body and brain, done with junior year, done with actually doing work for awhile.
10:00 am Wednesday cannot come fast enough. At this point I don’t care how I do on this test. I can always blame it on the sickness.
“The bumps and scratches along the way give you texture. We call this texture...”
You people SERIOUSLY need to...
go to Oldnavy.com to see the section entitled “$5, $10 and $15 deals.” I almost peed in my pants with delight… and now I cannot WAIT to go to Old Navy on Thursday! I basically picked out everything I want. You all need to hold me back because if I’m not careful, I may spend all of my savings for Spain in that one store. I may go bankrupt. I may not have enough money to...
I can't help but re-post this. It is not my own...
CHA CHA, BOO CHA, CHA CHA CHA BOOCHIE ROLL CALL!
My name is Lenna,
I’m in NRES,
My hair’s too long,
So check me out!
SO CHECK US OUT!
My name’s Kristina,
I have a crush,
I love Rich ******,
So check me out!
SO CHECK US OUT!
“Good night, sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite.”
– My mom :)
(Can anyone tell I’m devoting this day to posts about my mom?)
“Because a song can take you back instantly to a moment, a place, or even a...”
– Sarah Dessen, Just Listen
Study snacks = semi-delicious?
Ummm hello? This is the claim I got from Darius, who was in charge of study snack sign-up a few weeks back: “Yeah did you guys know that the study snacks this year are better and more than last year? Blah blah blah yeah they’re great blah blah blah.”
I fell for it, dammit. I thought, oh my goodness, we’re going to be bombarded with fabulous king-sized candy bars, rice...
Walks with pets
(Discussing memories about our dog, Achilles.)
Me: Hey Cary do you remember when we used to go for walks back in Hillside... like when we took Achilles out at night with mom and dad for walks around the block?
Cary: Yeah I remember that.
(The three of us cross the street in silence.)
Lenna: Do you guys ever think about old pets?
Is it really possible?
Do we really only have 2 weeks left at ISR? At U of I for junior year? Do I really only have 23 days until Spain?
Ohhhhh mah goodness. Where does the time go? I love this time of year. I love everything about the warm weather, desire to wear adorable spring clothing, and the smell of sweet flowers and spring breezes as I walk to class. Soon, however, the weather will turn hot, muggy,...
“If the world could remain within a frame like a painting on a wall, then I think...”
Margarita
I am creepy enough to Google my señora’s name. I come up with her reflexology certificate that she received. She practices reflexology on anyone, infants to adults. She is on a certified list of practitioners, though, and that makes me happy for her.
I also know she has 2 kids and 2 cats (these things I know from the housing information email I received today). I hope the kids are nice....
“Yeah well I would rather have an affair with my married brother than date him...”
– Lenna. Goodness how I love you.
Cheerleader run over by football players →
April 2009
41 posts
Phat/fat food
Lenna: (a few seats away from the conversation) WHAT? I CAN'T HEAR YOU GUYS!!!
Barb (oblivious to Lenna): And where is this boat?
Me (answering Barb): Downtown, at Navy Pier!
Lenna: ARE YOU FOR REAL? THERE'S A FAT DON'S DOWNTOWN?!
I'm away from people.com for a few days...
and look what happens!
Sarah Jessica Parker & Matthew Broderick expecting twin girls via surrogate!
Heidi Klum expecting baby #4!
Tyra Banks deals with a stalker case
Sarah Palin to appear on American Chopper on TLC… that’s really weird
Salma Hayek finally marries that stupid millionaire who left her after she had his baby last year (why do I know this? who am I?)
Mel Gibson...
“I’m allergic to fabric softener. I majored in comparative literature at Brown. I...”
– Dermot Mulroney, The Wedding Date
What is it with people
that decide to let it loose on the street or in class, or in a dining hall? If you don’t get what I’m talking about, I’m wondering why people feel it is acceptable for others to have to experience their “releases” of air. Ummm do I want to smell that when I eat? When I’m taking notes and trying to pay attention? When I’m walking down the street and...
Hair woes
Me: I might dye my hair this week with Erin.
Pat: Oh what color? Probably reddish brown right?
Me: Yeah maybe, or I was thinking...
(interrupted)
Pat: So how much homework do you have...
it ain't winter...
excuse me? yes, what is this? is this dog wearing a fur cap? ummmmm hullo. he looks stupid, and i would punch the guy/gal who decided to punish their animal like this.
poor thing looks like this everyday i bet.
I apologize
for being away so long. School has taken over my life.
UPDATES:
stomachache
Caroline wrapped my foot in toilet paper to look like a cast
many trinkets in my room have been packed and moved home to allow for easier moving when it’s time to leave in 3 weeks!
research paper taking sooo long
every other paper I have to write this (and next) week
Special Olympics this morning - really...
Sweet Home Alabama (All Summer Long) - Kid Rock
...
Brad the driver.
I was on Brad’s bus again today, Lems (sorry this is solely directed to her, unless other people know of the bus driver Brad on the 22Illini route). He wears brownish 70s-era sunglasses and has a distinct wave that he uses when he passes other bus drivers. It’s kind of a “hello… hi how are ya, you know me, I’m Brad from the 22Illini” wave, for lack of a...
Um yes hello, is it possible to get a closet like this please? One day? In the future I see myself with a large closet with some kind of a chandelier and a few comfy chairs, a perfume and jewelry counter in the middle, and fancy lamps and mirrors all around. My husband would not be allowed to use space in this closet, seeing as in my closet fantasy, my husband has his own big closet.
Am I...
“You take your past, put it in your pockets and forget about it.”
– Honora, the smartest 5-year-old I have ever met.
UMMMM F.U., ISR ELEVATORS.
I am standing in the Wardall elevator lobby. I press the up button, seeing as no elevators are open at the moment. I wait for a good 4 minutes. Finally, an elevator opens - alas, it is going down. Fine, I say. I will wait for the next one. 2 minutes later… the next elevator opens. Then the third elevator opens right behind it. I instantly realize that BOTH OF THOSE ELEVATORS ARE ALSO...
Rock out to this!!!
Living on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
I just wanna BAKE SOMETHING.
Is that so much to ask? Like how about some good chocolate chip cookies, or perhaps a coffeecake or two… mmmmm yummy. Here’s the thing about me and baking. I don’t really do it all that often, but when I actually get around to it, man do I love it. I go crazy with it and as soon as one recipe is done being baked, I’m thinking of the next thing to bake.
There is this...
Whips, y'all
Has anyone yet tried the Key Lime flavor of the Yoplait “WHIPS!” yogurt in the latenight fridge? My goodness. It’s f*cking fantastic. Today alone, I’ve eaten 2 containers of it because it makes me all giddy inside - plus, I learned that eating yogurt kills “bad” bacteria in your mouth and improves your breath. Hm. Good to know.
MY POINT: COME AND TRY MY...
Mmmmm mmmmm. Summer, hurry your ass up. Loving...
“Everything about that man is big…”
– Caro!
All it took was one bite of bratwurst from...
What else is there?
beach and sand
flip flops
sleeping in late and staying up late
sun-kissed skin
wearing sunglasses every freaking day and lookin’ smokin’ :)
smell of summer air
feeling of air conditioning after being in 95* heat
shaving your legs more than the usual
popsicles, juice bars and ice cream bars (frozen bananas!!!)
no homework
laying out in the backyard on a...
Help me understand this.
Why do jeans have to get soaked when it’s a rainy day? How can it be prevented?
Is it nice to be important, or more important to be nice? Or both?
Can you ever watch too much of The Office, Golden Girls or 7th Heaven? Are there important lessons to learn from these shows, and if so, what are they?
Is it a bad thing to be a whole year behind in balancing a checkbook?
Can you drink...
“The world for once in perfect harmony, with all its living things…”
– Can You Feel the Love Tonight. I get tears from this (the Lion King version).
Sorry I'm Lazy.
Senioritis. It’s here early, I admit, but I have no doubt this is it. I remember it very well from 3 years ago in high school. Dammit, it’s here again. Now I have to push myself about 10 times harder than normal to just do the minimum, which is sad, because this is a pretty important year, grade-wise.
ANYONE OUT THERE know what I’m saying? Anyone?
Example: I’m...
