Today, I worked out at the gym with Kasey. While, I ran I realized that every woman, even the most beautiful model on the planet, must dress out in sweats and go to the gym.
Just a comforting thought.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
A good good day
Today was a fabulous day with friends. I saw the time traveler's wife with my coworkers, then, i hung out with Kasey and Emily at Panara Bread for over 3hrs! We just sat and talked. I haven't had girl time like that since i was a toddler.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
More than meets the eye
Today, i discovered the secret life of my boss. Jessica, a team leader at chickfila, is the most wonderful artist. After we closed we went to her car and she showed us slides of the paintings she did in high school, the looked professional, no, they looked better than proffessional, they looked like students should study them to learn how to paint.
Lesson: Even, the people closest to you can still surprise you.
Lesson: Even, the people closest to you can still surprise you.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Friends date!
So I set up a lunch thing with some of my peeps! I'm thoroughly excited. I haven't hung out with girl friends in ages. I also went out on a limb an invited this really cool girl (who says she loves New York City so I know we can be friends). I think senior year just might kick some junior year butt!
goodnight ya'll.
goodnight ya'll.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Cow vs. Treadmill
Today, I went to American Family Fitness with one of my best girl friends Kasey. Today, we decided to conquert he treadmill. The treadmill, the man substitute which causes half of the female population to walk swiftly away and the other half to obsess over the fact that they can run and multi-task at the same time, generally does not cause problems for me. However, today, my lesson was a basic mathematical formula for athletes...
Milk+Running= CRAMP!!!!!
Milk+Running= CRAMP!!!!!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
The Upcoming Academic Year
So, I know my classes.
My "A" Day
Commonwealth Governor's School's AP English Literature
Commonwealth Governor's School's AP Physics
Spanish IV
AP Music Theory
My "B" Day
Commonwealth Governor's School's AP Human Geography
Commonwealth Governor's School's AP Statistics
Drama IV
AP Java (Computer Science)
After attending all my classes, I realized which subjects might torture me (either with bored or difficulty) and which will seem like godsends. Keeping it positive, I'll name the godsend classes: AP Music Theory, Drama IV, and AP English Literature.
My "A" Day
Commonwealth Governor's School's AP English Literature
Commonwealth Governor's School's AP Physics
Spanish IV
AP Music Theory
My "B" Day
Commonwealth Governor's School's AP Human Geography
Commonwealth Governor's School's AP Statistics
Drama IV
AP Java (Computer Science)
After attending all my classes, I realized which subjects might torture me (either with bored or difficulty) and which will seem like godsends. Keeping it positive, I'll name the godsend classes: AP Music Theory, Drama IV, and AP English Literature.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Friday, August 21, 2009
Working on the Weekend
I spent the majority of my time working at Chickfila today. I love work, especially when it involves diverse tasks and talking to new and exciting people. And...I know that realizing my dream of my own home place remains far off on the horizon but, working and *fingers crossed* learning to manage my income really stirs some excited butterflies in my stomach for my future home.
I always watch HGtv while i work on my homework (or in this case my only remaining summer assignment: the english essay *duh duh DUH*). After finishing a sufficent amount of essay for now, luckily enough for my imagination, Property Virgins appeared on my television screen!
Inspired, I decided to make my need list and my wish list for my barely affordable apartment in Manhattan.
NEED LIST
O affordable, comprable to yearly cost for board at college or 20-30% of yearly pay.
O non-clostophobic kitchen with sufficent space for food/pots/pans.
O open concept for floorplan
O studio with enough space for seperation between a dining set, living room set, & bedroom set.
O location close to subway station and within close walking distance of my school, alex's school, or alex's family.
WISH LIST
O 1 bedroom with 800+ square feet to have enough space for seperate dining, living, sleeping & office areas.
O hardwood floors and updated tile in kitchen and bath.
O view of beauty from a daring height.
O proximity to nice restruants, grocery, shopping and parks.
O location close to subway station and two or more of the above locations.
I always watch HGtv while i work on my homework (or in this case my only remaining summer assignment: the english essay *duh duh DUH*). After finishing a sufficent amount of essay for now, luckily enough for my imagination, Property Virgins appeared on my television screen!
Inspired, I decided to make my need list and my wish list for my barely affordable apartment in Manhattan.
NEED LIST
O affordable, comprable to yearly cost for board at college or 20-30% of yearly pay.
O non-clostophobic kitchen with sufficent space for food/pots/pans.
O open concept for floorplan
O studio with enough space for seperation between a dining set, living room set, & bedroom set.
O location close to subway station and within close walking distance of my school, alex's school, or alex's family.
WISH LIST
O 1 bedroom with 800+ square feet to have enough space for seperate dining, living, sleeping & office areas.
O hardwood floors and updated tile in kitchen and bath.
O view of beauty from a daring height.
O proximity to nice restruants, grocery, shopping and parks.
O location close to subway station and two or more of the above locations.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
A Day Straight from a Romance Novel
Today, Carlos and I journeyed to Colonial Beach to see off the final days of summer. It was a beautiful day, full of kisses, laughs, and bottles of sunscreen (99% of which went straight onto my Irish skin).
Lesson learned: Love is life's greatest blessing.
My thought: Its all the presents added together that make the future.
I declare tomorrow "Hug Day." Give a hug to as many people as possible. I will be back with my tally tomorrow. Remember its not how many hugs you give but, how much joy you pass on with them.
Good night!
Lesson learned: Love is life's greatest blessing.
My thought: Its all the presents added together that make the future.
I declare tomorrow "Hug Day." Give a hug to as many people as possible. I will be back with my tally tomorrow. Remember its not how many hugs you give but, how much joy you pass on with them.
Good night!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Who Framed Roger Rabbit.... An Evil Toon!
Last week's movie was the Animated Comedy "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" (1998) directed by Robert Zemeckis.
Fact: the Toon Tale holds a spot in New York Times' Best 1,000 Movies Ever Made (prior to 1999). Honest Fact: the rabbit movie drags. I did enjoy a few good laughs; yet, each laugh reminded me of the movie's "glass ceiling" which appears when undercooked lead characters only rise to the thickness of a 50 cent pancake, or, incidentally enough, the width of the paper Toonville's characters live on.
The End of Movie Dialogue
CARLOS (My Boyfriend): It was good.
ME: Weird, too.
CARLOS: Yeah.
My personal taste runs less towards slapstick gas station diners and more towards the beauty of real people against circumstance, delightfully leavened with a light elegant twist of ironic humor.
A Lesson from the Evil Pixies Who Concocted Nightmares
Tonight, I had one of the worst nightmares in my life. When I woke up, it took one hour of petrified, though imaginative, thought and the blue dawn for me to come downstairs.Ever since I was a little girl, I've always had difficulty separating reality from fiction; perhaps, that is why I am in love with the movies (minus the sub-category of horror for obvious reasons).
Well, everyday is a new day. Even at 6 am.
Life Lesson Learned: The fear that lingers on the fringes of our lives reveals to us the kernels of our true selves.
I'll check that off as self-discovery for today. Here's a cartoon to lighten the mood:
Well, everyday is a new day. Even at 6 am.
Life Lesson Learned: The fear that lingers on the fringes of our lives reveals to us the kernels of our true selves.
I'll check that off as self-discovery for today. Here's a cartoon to lighten the mood:
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
At Work All I Hear is the Music in My Head
Today while I was working at Chickfila, I realized the themesong for my life. Maybe you recognize the beachy tune...
"Wouldnt it be nice if we were older
Then we wouldnt have to wait so long
And wouldnt it be nice to live together
In the kind of world where we belong
You know its gonna make it that much better
When we can say goodnight and stay together
Wouldnt it be nice if we could wake up
In the morning when the day is new
And after having spent the day together
Hold each other close the whole night through
Happy times together weve been spending
I wish that every kiss was neverending
Wouldnt it be nice
Maybe if we think and wish and hope and pray it might come true
Baby then there wouldnt be a single thing we couldnt do
We could be married
And then wed be happy
Wouldnt it be nice
You know it seems the more we talk about it
It only makes it worse to live without it
But lets talk about it
Wouldnt it be nice"
Continously longing for the future... Ay me.
"Wouldnt it be nice if we were older
Then we wouldnt have to wait so long
And wouldnt it be nice to live together
In the kind of world where we belong
You know its gonna make it that much better
When we can say goodnight and stay together
Wouldnt it be nice if we could wake up
In the morning when the day is new
And after having spent the day together
Hold each other close the whole night through
Happy times together weve been spending
I wish that every kiss was neverending
Wouldnt it be nice
Maybe if we think and wish and hope and pray it might come true
Baby then there wouldnt be a single thing we couldnt do
We could be married
And then wed be happy
Wouldnt it be nice
You know it seems the more we talk about it
It only makes it worse to live without it
But lets talk about it
Wouldnt it be nice"
Continously longing for the future... Ay me.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Some Favorites of Mine
Perfect Decadent Dessert: Cheesecake
Wish-It-Was-My-Closet Store: Anthropologie
Dreamland Place to Live: New York City
Wish-It-Was-My-Closet Store: Anthropologie
Dreamland Place to Live: New York City
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Jenny's Custom Tea
Today's Playlist: Aladdin on ABC's Family
Knowledge of brewing tea (check!). Knowledge of drinking tea (check! check!) Knowledge of creating custom tea blend (*crickets*). I have no idea how to create tea blends. But admitting ignorance and plunging into the unknown...well, that truly is the first step to learning.
After looking through my modestly-sized spice and herb cabinet, I decided on the following familiar and nose-pleasing ingredients: Mint, Rosemary, Basil, and Bay Leaves.
Materials: Coffee filter, ribbon, and measuring tools.
Jenny's Custom Tea blend:
1/4 teaspoon Rosemary
1/4 teaspoon Bay Leaves
1/4 teaspoon Basil
1 teaspoon of Mint
Put ingredients inside coffee filter and gently mix by massaging filter with fingers. Then, tie off mix with ribbon. Boil Water in teapot. Pour Boiling water into glass and place custom tea bag into the water. Let stand for five minutes. Add sugar, sweetener, or ice if desired. Lastly (and most importantly) Drink Up!
Mmmm....yum.
Knowledge of brewing tea (check!). Knowledge of drinking tea (check! check!) Knowledge of creating custom tea blend (*crickets*). I have no idea how to create tea blends. But admitting ignorance and plunging into the unknown...well, that truly is the first step to learning.
After looking through my modestly-sized spice and herb cabinet, I decided on the following familiar and nose-pleasing ingredients: Mint, Rosemary, Basil, and Bay Leaves.
Materials: Coffee filter, ribbon, and measuring tools. Jenny's Custom Tea blend:1/4 teaspoon Rosemary
1/4 teaspoon Bay Leaves
1/4 teaspoon Basil
1 teaspoon of Mint
Put ingredients inside coffee filter and gently mix by massaging filter with fingers. Then, tie off mix with ribbon. Boil Water in teapot. Pour Boiling water into glass and place custom tea bag into the water. Let stand for five minutes. Add sugar, sweetener, or ice if desired. Lastly (and most importantly) Drink Up!
Mmmm....yum.Fresh Tea-Scented Sundays
One of my favorite simple pleasures in life is a tall glass of freshly brewed tea. Warm tea sips perfectly after a stressful day, and due to its calorie-free fat-free nature is completely guilt-free. So, why not learn how to create personalized custom tea?
*drum roll please!* Presenting....
Challenge Number 2!
The Nail Debut
Last night, my boyfriend and I made the journey to Target to purchase ingredients for dinner and the green nail polish (above) called "Big Money Frost." Ironically, it was the cashier who was frosted with money and mine just seems to keep melting away...
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Beginning with Green
What's Playing? Today's soundtrack:
1) "Where's the Love?" by the Black Eyed Peas.
2) "Big Girls Don't Cry" by Fergie
3) "No Air" by Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown
4) "Halo" by Beyonce
5) "Hush Hush" by The Pussycat Dolls
6) "Sexy Love" by NeYo
7) "Shut Up and Drive" by Rihanna
With the stress of senior year around the corner, I realized I need a simple escape from the mayhem; hence, my new blog. The point: to etch my plans for the future in cyberspace stone, all while embarking on new journeys of self-discovery and, fingers crossed, self-improvement. Quite the feat, indeed.
The promise: I write everyday & I try one new thing each week (at least!).
The key: The playlist demonstrates how long I spend writing each day. Setting the minimum length at one song, or approximately 3.5 minutes, and the maximum to my entire library.
Let the journey begin!
The first step begins with the feet, literally. My first journey to self-improvement and discovery is to embrace the smallest part of me: my toenails. I hardly ever touch my toenails, plus, i only paint them for speacial occasions and even then, i paint them clear. However, according to Beauty Reporter Jessica Prince in August's allure magazine, green is the color of the moment.
Green, the hue of nature and the most restful color to the human eyes, represents harmony. So in the way of harmony...Goodbye! I must go purchase this green nail polish. Details about the transformation shortly to follow.
1) "Where's the Love?" by the Black Eyed Peas.
2) "Big Girls Don't Cry" by Fergie
3) "No Air" by Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown
4) "Halo" by Beyonce
5) "Hush Hush" by The Pussycat Dolls
6) "Sexy Love" by NeYo
7) "Shut Up and Drive" by Rihanna
With the stress of senior year around the corner, I realized I need a simple escape from the mayhem; hence, my new blog. The point: to etch my plans for the future in cyberspace stone, all while embarking on new journeys of self-discovery and, fingers crossed, self-improvement. Quite the feat, indeed.
The promise: I write everyday & I try one new thing each week (at least!).
The key: The playlist demonstrates how long I spend writing each day. Setting the minimum length at one song, or approximately 3.5 minutes, and the maximum to my entire library.
Let the journey begin!
The first step begins with the feet, literally. My first journey to self-improvement and discovery is to embrace the smallest part of me: my toenails. I hardly ever touch my toenails, plus, i only paint them for speacial occasions and even then, i paint them clear. However, according to Beauty Reporter Jessica Prince in August's allure magazine, green is the color of the moment.
Green, the hue of nature and the most restful color to the human eyes, represents harmony. So in the way of harmony...Goodbye! I must go purchase this green nail polish. Details about the transformation shortly to follow.
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