Relief and anticipation has set in. I finished the last of my final exams and now just have to wait for the final grades to be posted. I'm glad that its over, because I need a winter break. Lots of reading and cooking:)
Reading and cooking...bliss:)
Well, thats all I've got. I'll write a more in depth blog later this week after I've grown tired of lounging around drinking coffee and watching House marathons on TV...haha if thats possible.
Take Care and enjoy the snow(we got about 10 inches this weekend...pretty epic!)
-Vanessa
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
this is my brain on coffee
Have been very bad about keeping up with this. Sorry about that. I just had a partial breakdown yesterday, nothing serious. I just skipped my class and spent the day eating a pan of cookies and watching the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2, feeling sorry for myself for no reason in particular. I feel much better today though. I think that I aced my math test, so thats good. I try to tell myself that its finals that has gotten me all bond up, but really my finals aren't too bad this semester. hmm. Well, I guess they are a bit overwhelming for some classes but certainly not all of them.
Anyways enough school talk. I think that I have become more dependent on coffee in the last three weeks...I'm like a junkie if I don't have my coffee in the morning. This weekend I didn't have any and at about 2pm I had this terrible headache and was just in a monstrous mood. I didn't realize it at first but it made sense later thinking about it. I was having a coffee withdrawal. I have heard people talk about caffeine hangovers and such but never really understood what the big fuss was about.. I mean its not like smoking. Cigarettes addiction I understand, that was a total nightmare trying to give up. I still have daydreams about, well lets not go there.
Anyways, I never understood caffeine headaches until now.
Well, thats all for now. I have successfully spent an unnecessary amount of time analyzing my mental state and how the use of caffeine alters it.
-V
Anyways enough school talk. I think that I have become more dependent on coffee in the last three weeks...I'm like a junkie if I don't have my coffee in the morning. This weekend I didn't have any and at about 2pm I had this terrible headache and was just in a monstrous mood. I didn't realize it at first but it made sense later thinking about it. I was having a coffee withdrawal. I have heard people talk about caffeine hangovers and such but never really understood what the big fuss was about.. I mean its not like smoking. Cigarettes addiction I understand, that was a total nightmare trying to give up. I still have daydreams about, well lets not go there.
Anyways, I never understood caffeine headaches until now.
Well, thats all for now. I have successfully spent an unnecessary amount of time analyzing my mental state and how the use of caffeine alters it.
-V
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
short and not so sweet
I have both of the posters I wanted of Twilight! I got them at the College Poster sale that came on Monday:) I think I'll find a frame for them.
I am sick again. A silly little cold. Hayden got it from school I'm sure and had to stay home yesterday, so in turn we both missed class.
I spent the day watching the first season of Dead Like Me. It helped take up a boring day at home. I probably could have cleaned but where's the fun in that?
Anyways, I have a lab to go too. A better blog later then.
-Vanessa
I am sick again. A silly little cold. Hayden got it from school I'm sure and had to stay home yesterday, so in turn we both missed class.
I spent the day watching the first season of Dead Like Me. It helped take up a boring day at home. I probably could have cleaned but where's the fun in that?
Anyways, I have a lab to go too. A better blog later then.
-Vanessa
Thursday, September 11, 2008
a bad day could be a good day?
I am using this time to put off homework. I feel really unproductive today. In my defense I read most of my assigned reading for today.
I have just put two more songs on my mp3 player by Vanessa Carlton and they are awesome. White Houses and Nolita Fairytale are excellent.
The air is full of humidity today. I'm thinking that mixed with the constant drizzle of rain is the main contributing factor to my bad hair day, which by the way, started out as a good hair day. It figures the one day that I curl my hair the weather's got to be all crabby.
I haven't been feeling my regular self lately. I think I've taken on way too much this semester. Ignore me if I've already said this. I just don't feel as good as I usually do. I am really glad that I am at a place now though that I can see when my body and mind aren't in a good place. I know that I need to relax more and do things that I enjoy to get out of this funk.
Things that I am going to do to feel better:
1. Drink tea instead of coffee which i already fudged today but lets say starting right now
2. Buy the new Twilight movie posters from HT...its pathetic that that will make my day better
3. Do laundry AND put away laundry the latter is always harder for some reason
4. Clean and cook dinner i love food
5. Watch Supernatural cause its amazing
That sounds like a good strategy guide. Now if I can just stick with it. I feel better already.
-V
I have just put two more songs on my mp3 player by Vanessa Carlton and they are awesome. White Houses and Nolita Fairytale are excellent.
The air is full of humidity today. I'm thinking that mixed with the constant drizzle of rain is the main contributing factor to my bad hair day, which by the way, started out as a good hair day. It figures the one day that I curl my hair the weather's got to be all crabby.
I haven't been feeling my regular self lately. I think I've taken on way too much this semester. Ignore me if I've already said this. I just don't feel as good as I usually do. I am really glad that I am at a place now though that I can see when my body and mind aren't in a good place. I know that I need to relax more and do things that I enjoy to get out of this funk.
Things that I am going to do to feel better:
1. Drink tea instead of coffee which i already fudged today but lets say starting right now
2. Buy the new Twilight movie posters from HT...its pathetic that that will make my day better
3. Do laundry AND put away laundry the latter is always harder for some reason
4. Clean and cook dinner i love food
5. Watch Supernatural cause its amazing
That sounds like a good strategy guide. Now if I can just stick with it. I feel better already.
-V
Monday, September 8, 2008
stars are pretty, calculations..not so much
Well it has been a very long time. I am a red head now. Just happen the other day. I'll post a picture sometime when I get the chance.
School is as good as could be expected. Astronomy is absolutely horrid, but otherwise my classes are delightful. I can see my grades now. A, A,A, D. I can hope but I'm not sure if there's enough hope in the world to grant me a B in Astronomy. Shoot, I'll be grateful too pass.
I feel really overwhelmed this semester though. With Lions and my writers group, and now I'm joining students for choice. It's all a little much. Like this week is complete insanity.
Today I have class till 7pm, then rush to a meeting right after. Tomorrow I have Hayden's daycare picnic, and then a workshop at the womens clinic. Thursday a benefit thing for the fire dept in my town. And I have an online quiz due by Tuesday and a tutorial by Friday.
So it is a long week. I think that after my meeting tonight, I am having a Ben and Jerry's Coffee Health Crunch /Supernatural night.
Yes, that thought is going to keep me sane the next couple of hours. I love that show!! My cousin just borrowed me the third season:)
Sorry to be such a complainer. Really life is going great. I love school and I am soo glad to be back. I just should have dropped a certain class. But I didn't so I will just deal with it. Negativity isn't going to make it better. If I try and be positive then I will pass.
This is my best side. haha. just wanted to put my pink pop can next to my hair.
It will get lighter so I'm not too worried. Kind of shock myself every time I look in the mirror, cause I'm not used to being not blonde.
oh well. I'll get over it.
-Vanessa:)
School is as good as could be expected. Astronomy is absolutely horrid, but otherwise my classes are delightful. I can see my grades now. A, A,A, D. I can hope but I'm not sure if there's enough hope in the world to grant me a B in Astronomy. Shoot, I'll be grateful too pass.
I feel really overwhelmed this semester though. With Lions and my writers group, and now I'm joining students for choice. It's all a little much. Like this week is complete insanity.
Today I have class till 7pm, then rush to a meeting right after. Tomorrow I have Hayden's daycare picnic, and then a workshop at the womens clinic. Thursday a benefit thing for the fire dept in my town. And I have an online quiz due by Tuesday and a tutorial by Friday.
So it is a long week. I think that after my meeting tonight, I am having a Ben and Jerry's Coffee Health Crunch /Supernatural night.
Yes, that thought is going to keep me sane the next couple of hours. I love that show!! My cousin just borrowed me the third season:)
Sorry to be such a complainer. Really life is going great. I love school and I am soo glad to be back. I just should have dropped a certain class. But I didn't so I will just deal with it. Negativity isn't going to make it better. If I try and be positive then I will pass.
This is my best side. haha. just wanted to put my pink pop can next to my hair.It will get lighter so I'm not too worried. Kind of shock myself every time I look in the mirror, cause I'm not used to being not blonde.
oh well. I'll get over it.
-Vanessa:)
Thursday, July 3, 2008
ackward evening thoughts
For some insane reason I felt the need to post this unflattering and unnecessary picture. It's been on my computer since Christmas and finally found a home. My mom took it and it can safely be said that she has no definate sign of becoming a professional photographer anytime in the near or distant future. *I love you mom! Don't worry she has a good sense of humor like me, so its all good.
In other news I have to get my wisdom teeth cut out:( Yuck. I'm not really scared about the healing its the cutting into my body that freaks me out. The blood that I'll probably swallow is also making me gag a little bit as we speak. I guess it has to be done though.
At work today I found myself grinning and laughing to myself quite often. Chuck Klosterman and his 23 questions made my afternoon. I do that a lot at work. People either think I have a disorder or that I just heard something really funny. I guess you could say both are in the runnings for a adequate answer. I usually do not feel strange for doing this, as I work in a thrift store where fifty year old men buy granny panties, but today I felt like I was being watched. Call me crazy but I felt eyes on me all day.
Anyways, other than my inappropriate laughter I had a rather uneventful day. Tomorrow is the fourth of July and I do not have to work, which if I'm lucky will equal fun, or at the most a full agenda.
Well I have to put the little one too bed. Happy 4th:)
-V
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
procrastination and the institution of marriage
Well the writing group i'm in has grown a bit. It makes me actually a little more inclined to take time to write. I've gotten so lost in reading that my writing has taken the backseat to it. I got a writing assignment of sorts which will make it so much easier to focus. With everything thats going on its nice to have a little bit of structure in my life.
Haha well to be honest I am reading another book right now. My friend Libby borrowed it to me and I am reading it right away. So Paint It Black is on hold for the moment. Anyways, the book is Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs by Chuck Klosterman. So amazing. It is totally a Vanessa read. Reminds me of David Sedaris. It has the same clever wit. Hilarious and completetly on point. I'm almost done with it.
I made some iced coffee at home. It's pretty good. Not quite as good as coffee shop kind, but it will do. I am all out of creamer though:( Darn it.
Ok this is a little strange but last night I could not stop thinking about marriage and the patriarcy of it all. I mean don't get me wrong marriage can be wonderful and fulfilling, but I can't help thinking about the crazies that issue such insanity upon women. Like, for example, the people whom say that women can not be raped if they are married. WTF. I just can not even fathom how insane some of these people are, and worse, that some of patriarcy's biggest advocates are women. Figure that one out. It just really upsets me sometimes to think that in some marriages women are raped and abused and they will not or do not feel like they can stop it. I think thta marriage as an instituion is flawed. I am only getting married to someone that respects me as an equal. Which is what marriage should be like.
Wow, thats it for today
-Vanessa
Haha well to be honest I am reading another book right now. My friend Libby borrowed it to me and I am reading it right away. So Paint It Black is on hold for the moment. Anyways, the book is Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs by Chuck Klosterman. So amazing. It is totally a Vanessa read. Reminds me of David Sedaris. It has the same clever wit. Hilarious and completetly on point. I'm almost done with it.
I made some iced coffee at home. It's pretty good. Not quite as good as coffee shop kind, but it will do. I am all out of creamer though:( Darn it.
Ok this is a little strange but last night I could not stop thinking about marriage and the patriarcy of it all. I mean don't get me wrong marriage can be wonderful and fulfilling, but I can't help thinking about the crazies that issue such insanity upon women. Like, for example, the people whom say that women can not be raped if they are married. WTF. I just can not even fathom how insane some of these people are, and worse, that some of patriarcy's biggest advocates are women. Figure that one out. It just really upsets me sometimes to think that in some marriages women are raped and abused and they will not or do not feel like they can stop it. I think thta marriage as an instituion is flawed. I am only getting married to someone that respects me as an equal. Which is what marriage should be like.
Wow, thats it for today
-Vanessa
Monday, June 23, 2008
"I see a red door and I want it paint it black"
Summer is going well but now the mosquitos are out. Yuck. Hayden and I went for a walk this morning and got eating alive. I can't wait for the city to start spraying for them.
Oh!!! Hayden, his grand parents and I are going to the Air Museum tomorrow. I am really excited. The true nerd comes forth often for me especially when museums are involved. I love history and really old things. An Air Museum isnt as cool as other museums but I'll take what I can get.
The book isnt really moving the way it should. I know what I want to write. The writing it is the problem. I am so darn lazy this summer.
I met up with my good friend Libby yesterday and that was a great time. She is always great to chat with. It reminds me of being back at the Womens Center at school:)
I have fifty million books i want to read this summer. I am currently reading Paint It Black by Janet Fitch(she also wrote White Oleander). Its pretty good so far. Its a tad strange but I really admire the way she writes about certain things with such a ease and finesse. Like she can make cigarettes and posing nude for a fellow art student something so normal and comfortable it doesnt brush anyone as ackward. Thats kind of a bad example. I just mean i hope in my writing it comes off as real as hers does.
Anyways I will give a better review once I've finished it. The other books I want to read would be of course Stephenie Meyers two new books and Orson Scott Card. A friend a while back mentioned that I would like the Enders series, which by the way is Science Fiction. I kind of feel like I have missed out on some really great books by kicking aside sci fi, so now I will try and make up for it.
Well I guess thats all for now. Hayden;s getting antsy.
-V
Oh!!! Hayden, his grand parents and I are going to the Air Museum tomorrow. I am really excited. The true nerd comes forth often for me especially when museums are involved. I love history and really old things. An Air Museum isnt as cool as other museums but I'll take what I can get.
The book isnt really moving the way it should. I know what I want to write. The writing it is the problem. I am so darn lazy this summer.
I met up with my good friend Libby yesterday and that was a great time. She is always great to chat with. It reminds me of being back at the Womens Center at school:)
I have fifty million books i want to read this summer. I am currently reading Paint It Black by Janet Fitch(she also wrote White Oleander). Its pretty good so far. Its a tad strange but I really admire the way she writes about certain things with such a ease and finesse. Like she can make cigarettes and posing nude for a fellow art student something so normal and comfortable it doesnt brush anyone as ackward. Thats kind of a bad example. I just mean i hope in my writing it comes off as real as hers does.
Anyways I will give a better review once I've finished it. The other books I want to read would be of course Stephenie Meyers two new books and Orson Scott Card. A friend a while back mentioned that I would like the Enders series, which by the way is Science Fiction. I kind of feel like I have missed out on some really great books by kicking aside sci fi, so now I will try and make up for it.
Well I guess thats all for now. Hayden;s getting antsy.
-V
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Sorry
Okay so I haven't been on here is a really long time. I am offically being neglectful of my blog. Sorry Blog!
Anyways, life is going well. Summer is yet to be the way I expected it too be. I have a ton of summer dresses and with work and the insane amount of rain I have yet to wear them. It's finally gotten hotter out and so I think that every non-work day I should wear a dress, just to make sure I get my fair use out of them.
I made the Deans List again Spring Semester:) Which was a kind of unexpected. I havent donated a lot fo time to my novel. It seems like I don't have as much time as I thought. I also find myself missing school. Having a day filled with reading and lectures, coffee breaks with A and just good conversation at the womens center.
Xmen is on TV right now...I cant wait for the new one. Hugh Jackman is awesome:) Thats all for now.
-V
Anyways, life is going well. Summer is yet to be the way I expected it too be. I have a ton of summer dresses and with work and the insane amount of rain I have yet to wear them. It's finally gotten hotter out and so I think that every non-work day I should wear a dress, just to make sure I get my fair use out of them.
I made the Deans List again Spring Semester:) Which was a kind of unexpected. I havent donated a lot fo time to my novel. It seems like I don't have as much time as I thought. I also find myself missing school. Having a day filled with reading and lectures, coffee breaks with A and just good conversation at the womens center.
Xmen is on TV right now...I cant wait for the new one. Hugh Jackman is awesome:) Thats all for now.
-V
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
cute shoes
When I am stressed I read. Finals are here and I have only two classes left. Am I studying? No. Am I writing papers? No. Am I reading books like they're going extinct? Yes. I found a new series of books to get lost in. Well, they aren't as completely enthralling as HP or Twilight but keep my interest up rather well. I'm reading the Undead book series by Mary Janice Davidson. Paranormal Romance. Don't laugh please. I have a love for fantasy, the supernatural, romance, and humor. These books have all four so I'm set.
Anyways the point to all of my blabbering is that I read to get away from my real school work. I just can't wait for summer reading. I have so many I want to read.
On a different note, I need a new purse. Or as my mother would say I want a new purse. My old one is getting old and I'm growing tired of it. I really want a kind of hippieish (I'm making up words now) earthy sort of bag. not too small and not too big. Also I want one with a long strap so i can wear it like a messenger bag. I want a green one with beads or embroidery or both. Anyways, if anyone nows of one, that isn't like a billion dollars, please direct me to the nearest store.
I should probably stop thinking about shopping and more about studying.
yuck.
shopping is so much nicer.
-Vanessa
OH OH OH...I almost forgot. This morning after I put my sandals on (gold strappy nice ones) My little boy said "cute shoes" "cute cute" Haha It was so awesome. He's a little charmer.
Anyways the point to all of my blabbering is that I read to get away from my real school work. I just can't wait for summer reading. I have so many I want to read.
On a different note, I need a new purse. Or as my mother would say I want a new purse. My old one is getting old and I'm growing tired of it. I really want a kind of hippieish (I'm making up words now) earthy sort of bag. not too small and not too big. Also I want one with a long strap so i can wear it like a messenger bag. I want a green one with beads or embroidery or both. Anyways, if anyone nows of one, that isn't like a billion dollars, please direct me to the nearest store.
I should probably stop thinking about shopping and more about studying.
yuck.
shopping is so much nicer.
-Vanessa
OH OH OH...I almost forgot. This morning after I put my sandals on (gold strappy nice ones) My little boy said "cute shoes" "cute cute" Haha It was so awesome. He's a little charmer.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
"Love actually...is everywhere"
Excitement in bounds!!!! I have finished two out of four classes. It feels good. For some odd reason I still feel stress. I think its because I wont have my final grades for another week or so. Once they are posted and I know that its all done, then I'll be alright.
I am kind of tired today. I have to pack my suitcase when I get home tonight. I am going to a convention for two days with my mom. I think it will be fun. It might be nice to get away from things for a while. No caffeine yet today. I've had plenty of non caffeinated tea though. That must be why I'm tired.
I have this total craving to watch Love Actually and Bridget Jones. I love Love Actually:) I guess I'm in a very British mood. Alan Rickman is one of my favorite actors and hes in Love A. and in Harry Potter, and other countless movies. He's great. So I think I'll watch that as I pack things up tonight. I am actually really excited for frivolous reading and movies this summer.
I am actually kind of bored right now...I have about an hour and a half until i can go do some extra credit thing for one of my classes. hmm...
My mom had today and yesterday off. We had lunch yesterday but didn't go shopping:( Oh well thats ok i guess. At least we can hang out this weekend. It's weird. I see her all the time but to actually do stuff with her is another thing. I wish that we were able to go to places more often. You know, like visit museums and go on trips. I LOVE road trips to my sister in-laws. I have this thing with gas stations....i might have already talked about it once..hmm..well never mind that. Anyways, I love going to gas stations that aren't where I live. It's like going into a thrift store. You never know what your going to get.
I've kind of let myself ramble because I have nothing else to do. Well, I am going to go have some caffeinated tea, because I really need it.
--V
I am kind of tired today. I have to pack my suitcase when I get home tonight. I am going to a convention for two days with my mom. I think it will be fun. It might be nice to get away from things for a while. No caffeine yet today. I've had plenty of non caffeinated tea though. That must be why I'm tired.
I have this total craving to watch Love Actually and Bridget Jones. I love Love Actually:) I guess I'm in a very British mood. Alan Rickman is one of my favorite actors and hes in Love A. and in Harry Potter, and other countless movies. He's great. So I think I'll watch that as I pack things up tonight. I am actually really excited for frivolous reading and movies this summer.
I am actually kind of bored right now...I have about an hour and a half until i can go do some extra credit thing for one of my classes. hmm...
My mom had today and yesterday off. We had lunch yesterday but didn't go shopping:( Oh well thats ok i guess. At least we can hang out this weekend. It's weird. I see her all the time but to actually do stuff with her is another thing. I wish that we were able to go to places more often. You know, like visit museums and go on trips. I LOVE road trips to my sister in-laws. I have this thing with gas stations....i might have already talked about it once..hmm..well never mind that. Anyways, I love going to gas stations that aren't where I live. It's like going into a thrift store. You never know what your going to get.
I've kind of let myself ramble because I have nothing else to do. Well, I am going to go have some caffeinated tea, because I really need it.
--V
Monday, April 28, 2008
harry potter causes procrastination and sleep deprivation
Ok, so I have been so intensely stressed with two papers and work all weekend. Finally however I feel a little relieved I handed in a lot of things and have two full school days to do my papers. Things are looking brighter.
On more important news, I finished the Half Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows...yeah I know all while stressing about homework(it really helps me calm down...and procrastinate). But yeah, it was awesome beyond belief. Anyone who likes the movies or books....it was great! I can't wait for November...HP and then Twilight...it will be so hard to concentrate on school during those weeks next fall!
Thats all of the update i can give right now. I have class in like ten minutes.
Hope everyones day is going well.
-V
On more important news, I finished the Half Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows...yeah I know all while stressing about homework(it really helps me calm down...and procrastinate). But yeah, it was awesome beyond belief. Anyone who likes the movies or books....it was great! I can't wait for November...HP and then Twilight...it will be so hard to concentrate on school during those weeks next fall!
Thats all of the update i can give right now. I have class in like ten minutes.
Hope everyones day is going well.
-V
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Earth Day is Harry Potter's favorite holiday!
It's Earth Day:) I have a whole lot of journals to do. Which kind of sucks. I haven't started them yet. I was sick yesterday it was really bad. I felt awful all day and missed two classes. Argg. I had perfect attendance in one of them so that really stinks. Anyways, I have a math placement test to take today, very icky.
I wish I hadn't been sick yesterday. I had forgotten that it was Earth day until the Google sign was made of forest trees. I did do a lot outside this weekend though. My mom and I transplanted her peppers and my herbs. Hayden played with his wagon and puppy loved being outside. We were outside most of the weekend and then I had to go and get sick. I am glad its lovely out today though.
I didn't write anymore this weekend but I did start Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince yesterday after my 7 hour nap. It is pretty good so far, not too much action yet. My mom and my cousin are die hard HP fans and they probably think its madness that i have taken so long to go through the books. My mom got really mad when I told her that little harry has a filthy habit of chain smoking. She said that it was just a crazy lie that someone spread. Like I said Hardcore fans. Not that I'm not a fan though, I love HP too.
I hope that I feel better soon and that I can get all of my homework done with ease.
Happy Earth Day:)
-Vanessa
I wish I hadn't been sick yesterday. I had forgotten that it was Earth day until the Google sign was made of forest trees. I did do a lot outside this weekend though. My mom and I transplanted her peppers and my herbs. Hayden played with his wagon and puppy loved being outside. We were outside most of the weekend and then I had to go and get sick. I am glad its lovely out today though.
I didn't write anymore this weekend but I did start Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince yesterday after my 7 hour nap. It is pretty good so far, not too much action yet. My mom and my cousin are die hard HP fans and they probably think its madness that i have taken so long to go through the books. My mom got really mad when I told her that little harry has a filthy habit of chain smoking. She said that it was just a crazy lie that someone spread. Like I said Hardcore fans. Not that I'm not a fan though, I love HP too.
I hope that I feel better soon and that I can get all of my homework done with ease.
Happy Earth Day:)
-Vanessa
Thursday, April 17, 2008
thursday novel update...hippies?
Trying not to think about the Math placement test I have to take on Tuesday....i keep thinking about it though. Darn it. Ummm..I have way too many things to do this end of the semester. I feel a little overwhelmed but it's all do-able so I am not terrified.
I had an epiphany last night regarding my characters in my upcoming story. I was debating them being witches or hippies or both but decided to go a more unusual direction. They are going to be something completely new. A made-up supernatural being. Yeah!!! I'm really excited for that because that why I have more flexibility with plot and with there abilities. It creates more room for fantasy and craziness. I can't wait to be done with finals so I can start my story. I've cheated a little by writing a couple of random things to help me develop my characters but thats all.
I have class in ten so I'll write back later:)
Lovely weather and good juju to all (i think thats good tidings or something)
-Nessa
I had an epiphany last night regarding my characters in my upcoming story. I was debating them being witches or hippies or both but decided to go a more unusual direction. They are going to be something completely new. A made-up supernatural being. Yeah!!! I'm really excited for that because that why I have more flexibility with plot and with there abilities. It creates more room for fantasy and craziness. I can't wait to be done with finals so I can start my story. I've cheated a little by writing a couple of random things to help me develop my characters but thats all.
I have class in ten so I'll write back later:)
Lovely weather and good juju to all (i think thats good tidings or something)
-Nessa
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
here we go
A and I are going to protest the crazies at the other college in our town tomorrow. They finally left our campus but are going nuts over there. I am not going to yell or anything just hold a pro-choice poster that has some true intellectual facts to over ride the obscenity they are forcing on the public.
Ok maybe if someone says something idiotic I will retaliate. Thats all though. I just figured since I titled this The Feminist Mom I should write about any sort of activism and whatnot.
I guess I am just still mad that they put the posters next to the schools daycare center when they were over here, and since my child goes to daycare there I was to say the least pissed off. I just want them to know that what they are doing is not ok.
-V
Edit: We might not be able to go because of car conflicts but we will try. I'll update more on this later.
Ok maybe if someone says something idiotic I will retaliate. Thats all though. I just figured since I titled this The Feminist Mom I should write about any sort of activism and whatnot.
I guess I am just still mad that they put the posters next to the schools daycare center when they were over here, and since my child goes to daycare there I was to say the least pissed off. I just want them to know that what they are doing is not ok.
-V
Edit: We might not be able to go because of car conflicts but we will try. I'll update more on this later.
fresh start to the week
I am all better today:) I have a paper due, that I finished and a quiz today. The quiz might possibly suck hardcore but I remain optimistic. My cousin drove with me to school today. She's busy reading and being all scholarly:) I am cruising perezhilton and writing in this blog...so it all evens out. She just read through my English paper, its funny cause I'm the English major but she is awesome with writing and grammar, a natural. Must run in the family. Or its the obsessive amount of reading we both did as children and teenagers, her more than me I think.
I kind of want a nap...maybe I'll just have a coffee instead.
Kind of a small update but I have to do some schedule things regarding math. I'm a little scared.
Have a great day:))
-Vanessa
I kind of want a nap...maybe I'll just have a coffee instead.
Kind of a small update but I have to do some schedule things regarding math. I'm a little scared.
Have a great day:))
-Vanessa
Monday, April 14, 2008
warning: i'm a little perturbed
Well I just got my coffee so I might be a little off for a bit. I only have one class this morning and the rest of the day to do homework and chat with people. I haven't spoken since I got to school and it makes me feel a little leery. I think I should just start talking to myself to help make it seem like I am not alone. Argg. Sorry crazy talk takes over sometimes.
Anyways, there are some insane protesters at my school today. It makes me sick and upset that they were invited to come here. Apparently people think that comparing abortion to genocide is an accurate analogy. It is a disturbing scare tactic that doesn't even make sense, mostly because of the very definition of genocide. I really feel bad for the people they swindled money out of to come here. Make your own damn posters don't give an unnecessary amount of money to someone else. I think that Anti-choice group has every right to fund raise and support their cause. All I'm saying is it would be wiser for them to use money to help women not to freak out and upset college students. Rant finished.
Other than that my day is going well. I am about to eat a delicious looking orange pineapple muffin. Sounds gross but is soo good. I don't have much else to say.
Side note: I am not trying to devalue the pro-life movement. I think that everyone has a right to there own convictions. However I know of a lot of pro-life students whom were upset by the images shown. That shows just how unnecessary and wrong it was for them to be up. When both sides of the debate are upset something is not right.
Thats all for now. I need to calm down so I can write a happy blog:)
*Also I will be updating as often as I can this summer and sharing my ideas and my progress on my writing. Thanks for reading wanderlust, a, and libby:)
-Vanessa
Anyways, there are some insane protesters at my school today. It makes me sick and upset that they were invited to come here. Apparently people think that comparing abortion to genocide is an accurate analogy. It is a disturbing scare tactic that doesn't even make sense, mostly because of the very definition of genocide. I really feel bad for the people they swindled money out of to come here. Make your own damn posters don't give an unnecessary amount of money to someone else. I think that Anti-choice group has every right to fund raise and support their cause. All I'm saying is it would be wiser for them to use money to help women not to freak out and upset college students. Rant finished.
Other than that my day is going well. I am about to eat a delicious looking orange pineapple muffin. Sounds gross but is soo good. I don't have much else to say.
Side note: I am not trying to devalue the pro-life movement. I think that everyone has a right to there own convictions. However I know of a lot of pro-life students whom were upset by the images shown. That shows just how unnecessary and wrong it was for them to be up. When both sides of the debate are upset something is not right.
Thats all for now. I need to calm down so I can write a happy blog:)
*Also I will be updating as often as I can this summer and sharing my ideas and my progress on my writing. Thanks for reading wanderlust, a, and libby:)
-Vanessa
Thursday, April 10, 2008
novels for the romantically challenged
I am feeling pretty good today. I glided right through my exam this morning and now have a doctor appointment and coffee with a friend. Should be a good afternoon. I am really really thankful for the gloomy forecast today. Yesterday the visor on my car fell off. Just fell off. I barely touched it and clunk. Whatever I just hope my brother fixes it soon.
I already ate breakfast this morning but I am hungry again. Jeez.
I don't have a lot to say this morning really. Oh I was finally able to register for next fall. I got into all of the classes I wanted. I am especially excited for my creative writing class. I am also terrified beyond recognition. It's best not to focus on the negative though.
I'm not sure how often I'll update this in the summer. I plan to write a book or at least a couple of random chapters for a book and so I might neglect this. Not that anyone will be broken up about it or anything. The hardest part about this book I want to start is going to be the plot. Libby, my friend, told me to just start writing and see where it takes me. I think thats what she said. Anyways I am going to do that but I need to start somewhere and when i get a list of characters churned out i start to plan things and the stories that i have come up with are all the kind of generic love stories i didn't want to do. I wanted it to be romance but I'm not sure if I am ready for that. I think I'll start with the two characters that i love and then just let then tell me where to go. Maybe there will be romance maybe not. I hope so.
Well, I am good at rambling thats for sure.
Thats all for now. Must go do something productive
-V
I already ate breakfast this morning but I am hungry again. Jeez.
I don't have a lot to say this morning really. Oh I was finally able to register for next fall. I got into all of the classes I wanted. I am especially excited for my creative writing class. I am also terrified beyond recognition. It's best not to focus on the negative though.
I'm not sure how often I'll update this in the summer. I plan to write a book or at least a couple of random chapters for a book and so I might neglect this. Not that anyone will be broken up about it or anything. The hardest part about this book I want to start is going to be the plot. Libby, my friend, told me to just start writing and see where it takes me. I think thats what she said. Anyways I am going to do that but I need to start somewhere and when i get a list of characters churned out i start to plan things and the stories that i have come up with are all the kind of generic love stories i didn't want to do. I wanted it to be romance but I'm not sure if I am ready for that. I think I'll start with the two characters that i love and then just let then tell me where to go. Maybe there will be romance maybe not. I hope so.
Well, I am good at rambling thats for sure.
Thats all for now. Must go do something productive
-V
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
pink tights and werewolves..don't judge me
Today is rather nice day. My cousin is with me today at school and that always makes my morning better. Even if we are just sitting next to one another, its nice to have her near. Such a sap I know. Anyways, I got the second season of Joan of Arcadia in the mail yesterday but am forcing myself not to watch it until the semester ends. Self control. I don't need to watch it. Surprisingly I am completely ok with not watching it because its a drama and I am freaking stressed enough without feeling emotional about someone else(imaginary people don't need my condolences).
I am wearing a skirt and pink tights today. I think that me dressing in a way that pleases me helps with the stress. Some people need sweatpants and t-shirts to get through final weeks of stress and I need shirts and tailored blouses to motivate me. It's weird and odd. No one really wears skirts anymore but I actually really do like skirts. So when I'm upset or something is bothering me I decide I don't care how out of place I look, I need to wear something that I like. I'll shut up about clothes now, since they don't define me anyways.
I have class soon and am kind of dreading it. Only because I am afraid I did my summary wrong. Aggrr. What's done is done I guess.
I feel really bad I don't have any pictures to upload. I have a couple I could put up but they are on my camera at home. Oh well...........hmmm......let me find something to fill some color on this blog.
My favorite horror movie of all time. I love Ginger Snaps, and Ginger Snaps 2. The third was OK too but not as good as the first two. I think I'll watch it this weekend:)
Thats all I guess
Have a Lovely Day:))
-Vanessa
I am wearing a skirt and pink tights today. I think that me dressing in a way that pleases me helps with the stress. Some people need sweatpants and t-shirts to get through final weeks of stress and I need shirts and tailored blouses to motivate me. It's weird and odd. No one really wears skirts anymore but I actually really do like skirts. So when I'm upset or something is bothering me I decide I don't care how out of place I look, I need to wear something that I like. I'll shut up about clothes now, since they don't define me anyways.
I have class soon and am kind of dreading it. Only because I am afraid I did my summary wrong. Aggrr. What's done is done I guess.
I feel really bad I don't have any pictures to upload. I have a couple I could put up but they are on my camera at home. Oh well...........hmmm......let me find something to fill some color on this blog.
My favorite horror movie of all time. I love Ginger Snaps, and Ginger Snaps 2. The third was OK too but not as good as the first two. I think I'll watch it this weekend:)Thats all I guess
Have a Lovely Day:))
-Vanessa
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
a bit of boring...sorry
SO I have gotten myself on track a bit. I have four journals done with and now have to write a two page interview summary and a essay rough draft, oh and i have an exam on Thursday. Lovely.
Today isn't sunny and it isn't particularly warm but I think that it will be rather nice anyways. I kind of like the gloom, just as long as the nasty cold wind stays away. Well, now I've talked about weather and homework...I am really not being interesting today.
I think I should have some coffee. Aggrrr...I am suppose to be on track. Why does it feel like I have fifty billion things to do all at once. It's like today is the day for everything. Well really its for my interviews and summary and my extra credit for Anthropology. I guess I will just have to only focus on that or else I'll drive myself crazy.
I finished the three first books in the Twilight saga, and now have to wait patiently for the fourth to come out in August. It sucks. I can be glad that she ended the third book in a place that keeps me feeling OK. Like, it didn't just end with something I needed to know. Thank you Stephenie Meyer, thank you. Anyways, I think that not reading a normal book in ages caused me to go off the deep end with my assignments, (thats why I'm behind). I just have to put off the next good book for three more weeks until school is finished.
I just hope that the second season of Joan of Arcadia I order doesn't tempt me to abstain once again from my avid paper writing. I tend to get sucked into fantasy worlds with complete ease. It's a little ridiculous.
That's all I guess
-V
Today isn't sunny and it isn't particularly warm but I think that it will be rather nice anyways. I kind of like the gloom, just as long as the nasty cold wind stays away. Well, now I've talked about weather and homework...I am really not being interesting today.
I think I should have some coffee. Aggrrr...I am suppose to be on track. Why does it feel like I have fifty billion things to do all at once. It's like today is the day for everything. Well really its for my interviews and summary and my extra credit for Anthropology. I guess I will just have to only focus on that or else I'll drive myself crazy.
I finished the three first books in the Twilight saga, and now have to wait patiently for the fourth to come out in August. It sucks. I can be glad that she ended the third book in a place that keeps me feeling OK. Like, it didn't just end with something I needed to know. Thank you Stephenie Meyer, thank you. Anyways, I think that not reading a normal book in ages caused me to go off the deep end with my assignments, (thats why I'm behind). I just have to put off the next good book for three more weeks until school is finished.
I just hope that the second season of Joan of Arcadia I order doesn't tempt me to abstain once again from my avid paper writing. I tend to get sucked into fantasy worlds with complete ease. It's a little ridiculous.
That's all I guess
-V
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
reading for five hours straight=bliss
OK, I started this book Twilight by Stephanie Meyer last night and finished it last night, it was so romantic and beautiful. A bit of an easy read but it was completely passionate and blissful. I couldn't put it down, so now I am really tired. haha. I have to rent the next book, but probably should pace myself this next time. I always get sad when a wonderful story or series comes to an end. I just always want more. It was so nice reading something other than my reading for school. I just feel like me again, like a weight has lifted. I love love reading, and it is hard not being about to enjoy something you love. Thank you A for borrowing me your book:)
Anyways, I have English today which I am kind of dreading, it's really boring and the gorgeous man that was in it hasn't been there for weeks, so I am pretty sure he dropped it. What a crock. My cousin road to school with me and its nice having her here to chit chat with.
I cant wait for the Twilight movie. I recommend this book to anyone and everyone. It is like the most perfect love story. My cousin kept ranting about it so thats why I read it, she always has excellent taste in books.
Thats all for now I guess.
-Vanessa
Anyways, I have English today which I am kind of dreading, it's really boring and the gorgeous man that was in it hasn't been there for weeks, so I am pretty sure he dropped it. What a crock. My cousin road to school with me and its nice having her here to chit chat with.
I cant wait for the Twilight movie. I recommend this book to anyone and everyone. It is like the most perfect love story. My cousin kept ranting about it so thats why I read it, she always has excellent taste in books.
Thats all for now I guess.
-Vanessa
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
tea and coffee equals many bathroom trips
So I am still kind of sick. Got a icky cold and a school induced headache. I have pretty much got it covered, but It is just a fussy thing that is happening with my trying to sign up for my next year classes.
Anyways, into a more interesting and joyful topic of discussion. I called my cousin and she didn't pick up. *tear* I am utterly alone. haha. I'm kidding. I just like to hear her voice, even though she sounds like shes about to cry whenever I talk to her on the phone. It's her phone voice. My phone voice is a little humiliating. I get made fun of for it by my family. Apparently I sweeten up like a jar of honey when I answer the phone. I get a higher tone and sweeter manner. I can't help that I am so damn polite. haha.
My boys birthday was okay besides him being sick for some of it. He pulled through and by Sunday seemed to be doing loads better.
Whenever I have a day off I make my coffee as usual, but since I'm staying home I end up having three or four cups. By two o'clock I am jittery and dancing to annoying pop music. It's pretty scary and I am glad that I have all elderly neighbors and that its too cold for them to be out, so that no one saw my imitation of Rhianna's "Umbrella" in the living room.
That is all
-V
Anyways, into a more interesting and joyful topic of discussion. I called my cousin and she didn't pick up. *tear* I am utterly alone. haha. I'm kidding. I just like to hear her voice, even though she sounds like shes about to cry whenever I talk to her on the phone. It's her phone voice. My phone voice is a little humiliating. I get made fun of for it by my family. Apparently I sweeten up like a jar of honey when I answer the phone. I get a higher tone and sweeter manner. I can't help that I am so damn polite. haha.
My boys birthday was okay besides him being sick for some of it. He pulled through and by Sunday seemed to be doing loads better.
Whenever I have a day off I make my coffee as usual, but since I'm staying home I end up having three or four cups. By two o'clock I am jittery and dancing to annoying pop music. It's pretty scary and I am glad that I have all elderly neighbors and that its too cold for them to be out, so that no one saw my imitation of Rhianna's "Umbrella" in the living room.
That is all
-V
Monday, March 17, 2008
here they are!
YUMMY! They are gone now but I am going to make more tomorrow:)
Here is a picture of a mug I got at a thrift store in Eureka, SD.
It's really pretty! Well thats all. I just wanted to post my cupcakes of wonder.
-V
i forgot the pictures
OK the cupcake pictures are on my computer at home. So next time promise they will be up. Gosh I'm a loser, I am just so certain that my cupcakes were so amazing that people need to see pictures of them to feel whole.
Anyways, work was absolutely nuts this weekend. All the crazies were in on Saturday. It really pisses me off when rich people complain about the prices at a secondhand store. The people who are less fortunate are never the ones complaining. It's the damn rich snobs that don't want to spend over a dime for anything, how else are they suppose to stay rich? I will admit the some things are marked higher than others but most people realize how much more expense they would be in the store. That's it for my rant...I don't like saying anything negative about my work, b/c I really do love my job and most of the customers. It's that tiny population of meanies that put a snag in my stocking.
It is snowing today and I almost slipped countless times on the sidewalk. Pretty entertaining if anyone was watching. Hayden looked so cute today! I dressed him in a new shirt I got at work. Growing up so fast! His birthday is this weekend. I'm thinking cake and ice cream. A quiet endeavor this year. Last year I invited all the relatives, cause that's what you do, and everyone showed up. I mean everyone! Like 25 people crammed into my moms house. He made out like a bandit, better that Christmas on his first birthday. I told everyone no toys this year, cause he has more cars than I think the stores even keep in stock. If I took all of Hayden's cars, just the cars, I could give presents to every little boy in North Dakota. That's sad.
Anyways, I have blabbed long enough on here. I should finish my correction on my paper due in two hours.
Oh and Happy St. Patricks Day!
I totally forget until the radio was talking about beer and leprechauns. In some small miracle i wore a green tank top under my shirt:)
-Vanessa
Anyways, work was absolutely nuts this weekend. All the crazies were in on Saturday. It really pisses me off when rich people complain about the prices at a secondhand store. The people who are less fortunate are never the ones complaining. It's the damn rich snobs that don't want to spend over a dime for anything, how else are they suppose to stay rich? I will admit the some things are marked higher than others but most people realize how much more expense they would be in the store. That's it for my rant...I don't like saying anything negative about my work, b/c I really do love my job and most of the customers. It's that tiny population of meanies that put a snag in my stocking.
It is snowing today and I almost slipped countless times on the sidewalk. Pretty entertaining if anyone was watching. Hayden looked so cute today! I dressed him in a new shirt I got at work. Growing up so fast! His birthday is this weekend. I'm thinking cake and ice cream. A quiet endeavor this year. Last year I invited all the relatives, cause that's what you do, and everyone showed up. I mean everyone! Like 25 people crammed into my moms house. He made out like a bandit, better that Christmas on his first birthday. I told everyone no toys this year, cause he has more cars than I think the stores even keep in stock. If I took all of Hayden's cars, just the cars, I could give presents to every little boy in North Dakota. That's sad.
Anyways, I have blabbed long enough on here. I should finish my correction on my paper due in two hours.
Oh and Happy St. Patricks Day!
I totally forget until the radio was talking about beer and leprechauns. In some small miracle i wore a green tank top under my shirt:)
-Vanessa
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
exploding cupcakes take 1
So philosophy yesterday was awesome! Very interesting topics that made class eventful. Amanda, my cousin, was upset she missed it.
Well the weather is beautiful! I can't believe the warm sun outside! I must be excited because I've had to backtrack on spelling a billion times already. Anyways, I made strawberry cupcakes last night, they are freaking amazing little gems. I should have taken a picture, darn. I'll have one up here tomorrow or something, for dramatic effect:) hehe. Hayden saw me bring some along for school this morning and was like, "bite". It was funny until he screamed "BITE", and so then I gave him one. Whats a little treat now and then? I usually hate when parents shut there kids up with treats, but i made an exception this morning.
I am apparently going to be a board member now in the local fund raiser club I am in. Basically I do the same thing I already do, which is show up and help out. I basically do whatever my mom does because I am still trying to figure out how to have a voice among the somewhat intimidating women (all very wonderful though).
Anyways I guess that is all the info I have today. Enjoy the sunshine and get some coffee. That sounds perfect right now. Just remember to tip your baristas! (i think thats the right term?)
-Vanessa
Well the weather is beautiful! I can't believe the warm sun outside! I must be excited because I've had to backtrack on spelling a billion times already. Anyways, I made strawberry cupcakes last night, they are freaking amazing little gems. I should have taken a picture, darn. I'll have one up here tomorrow or something, for dramatic effect:) hehe. Hayden saw me bring some along for school this morning and was like, "bite". It was funny until he screamed "BITE", and so then I gave him one. Whats a little treat now and then? I usually hate when parents shut there kids up with treats, but i made an exception this morning.
I am apparently going to be a board member now in the local fund raiser club I am in. Basically I do the same thing I already do, which is show up and help out. I basically do whatever my mom does because I am still trying to figure out how to have a voice among the somewhat intimidating women (all very wonderful though).
Anyways I guess that is all the info I have today. Enjoy the sunshine and get some coffee. That sounds perfect right now. Just remember to tip your baristas! (i think thats the right term?)
-Vanessa
Monday, March 10, 2008
five minute update
I have a couple minutes for a brief update. I added a playlist on the bottom of my blog, sorry to anyone that it annoys and cheers to all you who like. I met up with an old friend today and I must say it was grand. My cousin is sick today so I have to go to Philosophy alone today:(
M y nephew got 1st place in the spelling bee, did I already mention that? I cant remember. Hmmm. Anyways I had a nice day. The sun was shining and it wasn't as bitterly cold as it usually is.
My boy Hayden got a haircut yesterday. He screamed like a banshee. By the time they were done there was no one else in the salon. haha. It was awful. I hope hes not scarred for life. For some reason he is afraid of scissors and nail clippers.
I got to go to class.
Loves
-V
M y nephew got 1st place in the spelling bee, did I already mention that? I cant remember. Hmmm. Anyways I had a nice day. The sun was shining and it wasn't as bitterly cold as it usually is.
My boy Hayden got a haircut yesterday. He screamed like a banshee. By the time they were done there was no one else in the salon. haha. It was awful. I hope hes not scarred for life. For some reason he is afraid of scissors and nail clippers.
I got to go to class.
Loves
-V
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
i should be doing laundry
Haven't updated in a couple of days. Been really sick and now I am finally feeling better. I missed three days of work, which really sucks. Plus I am mad behind on my paper writing...yes i realize I used "mad" like slang. I'm hip. I'm with it. haha. Anyways, I am going to visit my sister-in law and nephew tomorrow evening. My nephew is going to be in the spelling bee, I am so proud and excited. He won last year!
I dont have much to say really, must be the ear ache I have.
Here is a picture of yours truly back in the day when i was a natural blonde and had perfect skin. Also accompining me is a bartman t-shirt and a siamese kitty. My head looks bigger than my body! haha. It's just the picture I swear!
Thats all for know. I am gonna go watch trash tv. I have a scary addiction for Rock of Love....terrible. I wonder if it's on?
-Vanessa
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
so....i am offically kinda desperate
So crazy little me was all excited for my boring English class this morning because this certain man is in it and he is the cream to my coffee. I took the last two minutes before class to put on a little stitch of makeup. There was no class. And now I'm upset. What a stalker. lol The worst part about this whole fiasco is that I don't even know him, he only held the door open for me once. God, I'm a creep. A very lonely one. haha
Anyways today has gone really well besides the previously mentioned mishap. My morning was made brighter when unexpectedly my friend Libby showed up:)
I have to study for philosophy, but updating this seems so much more urgent.
I finished typing my philosophy notes so I kind of studied, right? Yeah I think that counts. I am craving sugar and was upset that my cousin didn't buy a cookie to share with me today. Usually she buys a big monster cookie and i get half. not today :(
I am joining this awesome book club that sends me writers books. Should be pretty sweet. I picked out books about mystery writing, horror writing, and character development:) Yeah! I'm such a nerd, and I love it.
Well, thats all folks....i need to study
-Vanessa
Anyways today has gone really well besides the previously mentioned mishap. My morning was made brighter when unexpectedly my friend Libby showed up:)
I have to study for philosophy, but updating this seems so much more urgent.
I finished typing my philosophy notes so I kind of studied, right? Yeah I think that counts. I am craving sugar and was upset that my cousin didn't buy a cookie to share with me today. Usually she buys a big monster cookie and i get half. not today :(
I am joining this awesome book club that sends me writers books. Should be pretty sweet. I picked out books about mystery writing, horror writing, and character development:) Yeah! I'm such a nerd, and I love it.
Well, thats all folks....i need to study
-Vanessa
Saturday, February 23, 2008
no i dont want a "skinny" latte
So it's Saturday and I dont have to work:) It's just me and the little one this morning and peanut butter pancakes are on the menu. mmmm. I love PB. We are going to a garden show today with my mom. I think it will be kinda fun. Oh I got this book last night that is all about fiction writing. It's awesome, it talks about writers block how to develop characters and plot, and in the back has a list of books helpful with writing. The books range from the quote books, to mythology, and books on death(which help to have knowledge of plot with murder/mysteries). Anyways, I am excited to read it, which will only happen on slow days at school, when I dont have a billion other things to read.
Here is me and my kiki Pumpkin...I call all cats kiki's
Here is my pup Clark and Orion, they just got caught being nice to each other. lol
Here is me and my kiki Pumpkin...I call all cats kiki's
Here is my pup Clark and Orion, they just got caught being nice to each other. lol
i need coffee. i want a mocha. a fat mocha. none of that skinny crap. anorexic cows creep me out.
--v
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
proof that sleep deprivation causes me to be an idiot
It is like i'm thinking to myself I'd like to meet someone else.--Kate Nash
I am officially a knitting machine. muhahaha. I am knitting a scarf for my little boy for his birthday that is coming up. Yeah I know it is going to be a little bit too big and way too wide for a two year old, but he can use this little jem for years this way:)
I am pretty proud of my little miracle...um i was talking about the scarf, but I'm proud of Hayden too!
Anyways I am kind of tired and kind of feeling sick, its this darn cold that won't really go away. I am also craving something sweet, but I told myself I was stopping this junk food obsession of mine. I am trying to eat healthier and it kind of stinks. Are bagels considered healthy? I hope so because i am seriously addicted to the ones with the cheese on top with garden vegetable cream cheese....mmmmmmm.
Well thats it for my pointless sleep deprived blog. Wow that reminds me of the T-shirts that say stuff like " Don't drink and myspace." haha thats terrible. but funny.
Later
Vanessa
I am officially a knitting machine. muhahaha. I am knitting a scarf for my little boy for his birthday that is coming up. Yeah I know it is going to be a little bit too big and way too wide for a two year old, but he can use this little jem for years this way:)
I am pretty proud of my little miracle...um i was talking about the scarf, but I'm proud of Hayden too! Anyways I am kind of tired and kind of feeling sick, its this darn cold that won't really go away. I am also craving something sweet, but I told myself I was stopping this junk food obsession of mine. I am trying to eat healthier and it kind of stinks. Are bagels considered healthy? I hope so because i am seriously addicted to the ones with the cheese on top with garden vegetable cream cheese....mmmmmmm.
Well thats it for my pointless sleep deprived blog. Wow that reminds me of the T-shirts that say stuff like " Don't drink and myspace." haha thats terrible. but funny.
Later
Vanessa
Monday, February 11, 2008
lollipop earrings and mindless comsumerism
I am having a good morning...a little hot tempered, and maybe a couple of bolts loose, but other than that pretty optimistic. I just get a little crabby from time to time. Not really any reason for it. Well maybe a little tiny one but it is selfish and a little embarassing to admit so I wont.
Anyways, I am wearing my lollipop earrings, they're my fav!
That makes me feel better.
I'm kind of wearing a trampy shirt. ha ha. I mean that it's a little low and it's freezing here so it may be a little ridiculous. It makes me feel like it's not so damn cold out so I guess i don't give.
Man, its a pretty boring day ahead. I have to read for my next class and then do a journal today. Plus, i should do one of the four observation journals i have to do.
Wow talking about homework sucks. I have to continually remind myself that no one wants to hear about my damn homework.
On a shitty note: Valentines day is around the corner and it kind of pisses me off. Talk about a waste of time. It is a complete insult to love in general. Anyways, I hope I get a valentine, or something.
ha ha
now remember ladies pink if your single and red if your taken!
god i hate candy coated consumer devouring holidays for the masses
p.s. i also hate my secret desire for a valentine surprise from a mysterious stranger
-Vanessa
Anyways, I am wearing my lollipop earrings, they're my fav!
That makes me feel better.I'm kind of wearing a trampy shirt. ha ha. I mean that it's a little low and it's freezing here so it may be a little ridiculous. It makes me feel like it's not so damn cold out so I guess i don't give.
Man, its a pretty boring day ahead. I have to read for my next class and then do a journal today. Plus, i should do one of the four observation journals i have to do.
Wow talking about homework sucks. I have to continually remind myself that no one wants to hear about my damn homework.
On a shitty note: Valentines day is around the corner and it kind of pisses me off. Talk about a waste of time. It is a complete insult to love in general. Anyways, I hope I get a valentine, or something.
ha ha
now remember ladies pink if your single and red if your taken!
god i hate candy coated consumer devouring holidays for the masses
p.s. i also hate my secret desire for a valentine surprise from a mysterious stranger
-Vanessa
Thursday, February 7, 2008
a very nice day indeed
Well it is eleven o' clock and this kid is feeling pretty good.
The morning started out rocky, my little ball of sunshine slept in this morning, which was nice and kind of panic filled. I got to school early enough to eat and study a little. I think i did well on my exam this morning:) Wow I guess studying actually works! I actually spread out my studying which I never have ambition to do, so its a good day. I also finished 3 out of 4 of my interviews. A bit of reading is on the agenda for the after noon until my yoga class at 4pm, and then my night class at 6pm.
I feel like today with have the ease of accomplishment, until i realize that now i can get some work done on my English....why do i have to always have something to do? It's funny because it's like i am never just done with everything. I would be if i had those journals done. arrgg.
Anyways, I think I'll have a nice spot of tea and...oh you all know I'm lying, I'm gonna guzzle my cup of coffee like it's spiked with...uhum, honey.
Lots of sunshine:)
-Vanessa
The morning started out rocky, my little ball of sunshine slept in this morning, which was nice and kind of panic filled. I got to school early enough to eat and study a little. I think i did well on my exam this morning:) Wow I guess studying actually works! I actually spread out my studying which I never have ambition to do, so its a good day. I also finished 3 out of 4 of my interviews. A bit of reading is on the agenda for the after noon until my yoga class at 4pm, and then my night class at 6pm.
I feel like today with have the ease of accomplishment, until i realize that now i can get some work done on my English....why do i have to always have something to do? It's funny because it's like i am never just done with everything. I would be if i had those journals done. arrgg.
Anyways, I think I'll have a nice spot of tea and...oh you all know I'm lying, I'm gonna guzzle my cup of coffee like it's spiked with...uhum, honey.
Lots of sunshine:)
-Vanessa
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
a random day
So I recently found out about this singer Kate Nash. Absolutely love her. Good stuff and everyone should check her out.
I put Pumpkin Soup as a ring tone on my phone...even though it is hardly ever off of vibrate, oh well.
Anyways, I have finished a good deal of assignments and readings today and yesterday. Only have two more interviews and reading for my night class tomorrow and a lot of studying for my test tomorrow. Wow, I guess I didn't get as much done as I though...hmm. Well, I still feel sort of accomplished.
If anyone has advice for training a puppy to not take a dump on the rug every chance he gets please drop me a line. thanks:)
On a side note: I have had waaaayy too much coffee today and almost peed my pant in English. Gosh I should really cut down on my caffeine frenzy.
i guess thats pretty much it. Oh wait, I just finished a journal for my class and it is the most crazy hippie rant i have ever heard. It doesn't even feel like it was me writing, freaking coffee will screw with you man. Its deep and spiritual and kind of loopy all at the same time. Like it sounds like someone people would make fun of. oh well.
-vanessa
I put Pumpkin Soup as a ring tone on my phone...even though it is hardly ever off of vibrate, oh well.
Anyways, I have finished a good deal of assignments and readings today and yesterday. Only have two more interviews and reading for my night class tomorrow and a lot of studying for my test tomorrow. Wow, I guess I didn't get as much done as I though...hmm. Well, I still feel sort of accomplished.
If anyone has advice for training a puppy to not take a dump on the rug every chance he gets please drop me a line. thanks:)
On a side note: I have had waaaayy too much coffee today and almost peed my pant in English. Gosh I should really cut down on my caffeine frenzy.
i guess thats pretty much it. Oh wait, I just finished a journal for my class and it is the most crazy hippie rant i have ever heard. It doesn't even feel like it was me writing, freaking coffee will screw with you man. Its deep and spiritual and kind of loopy all at the same time. Like it sounds like someone people would make fun of. oh well.
-vanessa
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
aren't tuesdays suppose to be serene?
So today is Tuesday and I am kind of tired, kind of hungry, and completely indecisive. I have so much going on with my classes and just wish that I didn't have the added bickering of unnecessary obstacles. I like to take a couple of moments to reflect with this blog and so i dont consider it a ploy to put off my studying.
News of the day: Isn't it completely disheartening when it finally hits you that someone close, even a family member could be so completely ignorant and racist?
My brother made a racist remake about one of my favorable democratic runners and it disgusted me to no end. I guess there are more redneck's around then I thought. I feel so naive to think that just because i don't think that way that everyone else is in the same boat. I mean I know that there are people like that, but the people whom I have shared a environment with my whole life? It kind of screws with the nurture laws of psychology. I guess age has to be factored in as well.
Anyways, it blows.
Well, on the sunny side of things, my mother, a hilarious, not too terribly political woman, was very vocal with her picks and got red with the vulgarity of my other family member's views.
What a woman:)
The picture is from my 21st birthday...which I spent with friends and my bestest friend...my mommy. We even went to Harry Potter that day...good times.
-Vanessa
News of the day: Isn't it completely disheartening when it finally hits you that someone close, even a family member could be so completely ignorant and racist?
My brother made a racist remake about one of my favorable democratic runners and it disgusted me to no end. I guess there are more redneck's around then I thought. I feel so naive to think that just because i don't think that way that everyone else is in the same boat. I mean I know that there are people like that, but the people whom I have shared a environment with my whole life? It kind of screws with the nurture laws of psychology. I guess age has to be factored in as well.
Anyways, it blows.
Well, on the sunny side of things, my mother, a hilarious, not too terribly political woman, was very vocal with her picks and got red with the vulgarity of my other family member's views.
What a woman:)The picture is from my 21st birthday...which I spent with friends and my bestest friend...my mommy. We even went to Harry Potter that day...good times.
-Vanessa
Thursday, January 31, 2008
lazy and unproductive
so i am officially putting off my assigned reading with this blog. I am just not fully functional yet. This blissful cup of coffee next to me is radiantly steaming and whispering innuendos to me.
Anyways, I am dressed rather formal today, especially with the non visible long johns I am sporting. Keeping me warm.
Side note: I made the Deans list last semester and it kind of freaks me out. Not saying i am not happy cause i am, but my classes this semester are more challenging...so it makes me feel like i have to work extra hard.
I am working on my first essay and I think it could be a winner, i just need to polish it up and not f up the tense structure. I also need to do an observation journal before I get behind....damn it i wish it wasn't so cold out.
I am happy today but distant. I also feel slightly weathered in a way. It's kind of hard to explain but....sorry i heard a kid crying, it makes me distracted and reminds me of my boy.
Anyways, I should get some work done.
-Vanessa
Anyways, I am dressed rather formal today, especially with the non visible long johns I am sporting. Keeping me warm.
Side note: I made the Deans list last semester and it kind of freaks me out. Not saying i am not happy cause i am, but my classes this semester are more challenging...so it makes me feel like i have to work extra hard.
I am working on my first essay and I think it could be a winner, i just need to polish it up and not f up the tense structure. I also need to do an observation journal before I get behind....damn it i wish it wasn't so cold out.
I am happy today but distant. I also feel slightly weathered in a way. It's kind of hard to explain but....sorry i heard a kid crying, it makes me distracted and reminds me of my boy.
Anyways, I should get some work done.
-Vanessa
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
everything zen
I am actually on top of things this morning. really shocking actually. I also sleep really amazing last night. Clark was yipping a lot but i surprisingly sleep heavily and dreamed like crazy intense. I haven't had so much happen in a dream in forever. It was like every problem i had got solved in my dream last night.
I think that it was the yoga class i went to yesterday...because i made me so relaxed and stretched and mellow and that feeling lasted all night. I took a bath after Hayden went to bed and then went to sleep like at nine. Im glad I went to sleep early though cause i had to wake up at 6:30 this morning.
Well now that I have embellished on sleeping I am sure anyone reading this has stopped reading. Opps...maybe this will help....
haha...i love Schrute.
Anyways, I really really really want to learn how to knit. Basically every person I meet can, and it makes me even more upset that i can't yet. Insane jealously boils from me when i see them making such gorgeous scarves and such. I'm kidding, they are all so nice and hopefully when i get needles i can start too:)
Well...I have an essay to spell check
until next time,
--Vanessa
I think that it was the yoga class i went to yesterday...because i made me so relaxed and stretched and mellow and that feeling lasted all night. I took a bath after Hayden went to bed and then went to sleep like at nine. Im glad I went to sleep early though cause i had to wake up at 6:30 this morning.
Well now that I have embellished on sleeping I am sure anyone reading this has stopped reading. Opps...maybe this will help....
haha...i love Schrute.
Anyways, I really really really want to learn how to knit. Basically every person I meet can, and it makes me even more upset that i can't yet. Insane jealously boils from me when i see them making such gorgeous scarves and such. I'm kidding, they are all so nice and hopefully when i get needles i can start too:)
Well...I have an essay to spell check
until next time,
--Vanessa
Monday, January 28, 2008
clarkie
Lovely weekend. I went to the thrift store and scored some excellent items. One of which were a pair of 70's wooden heels. Classy. My mom bought a pug puppy this weekend. She says she only got him because I've always wanted a pug and because my son LOVES puppies. But, I know that
she has been wanting one too, so its all good. I named him Clark Kent respectively, after my star crossed lover.
He is very affectionate and kind of nasally challenged but I don't care, he's a sweetheart. I can't wait to buy him a superman tee...hehe
-V
she has been wanting one too, so its all good. I named him Clark Kent respectively, after my star crossed lover.
He is very affectionate and kind of nasally challenged but I don't care, he's a sweetheart. I can't wait to buy him a superman tee...hehe-V
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
pointless epiphany?
Ok, In all seriousness I am using this blog to put off a reading that I am just not in the mood to read. I have to read thirty pages for every class except one, which is roughly 150 pages. Funny thing is that the really long assignment is the most interesting of the bunch. I'd rather be reading that then my English, which doesn't look as appealing as the last one.
Halloween birthday cake...pretty classy
In case this isn't apparent yet, this post is totally pointless....but maybe I'll have a epiphany of enlightenment by the end, not likely but a girl can dream.
Anyways, on a venting note I am frustrated with an individual in my life. I just am done with be friends with someone that is always negative and rude and blames everyone else for their problems. I mean we are all human, and we all make mistakes. But part of being a functional person is taking ownership for somethings. I mean I took responsibility for things that I know aren't entirely my fault, if at all, because thats part of cooperation and discussion. Oh well, I am fine about the whole thing. Its just her that I'm pretty sure doesn't understand why anyone could be angry at her, because lord knows she's always right.
Wooh, that feels better. I guess I should get my reading done now.
-V
Halloween birthday cake...pretty classyIn case this isn't apparent yet, this post is totally pointless....but maybe I'll have a epiphany of enlightenment by the end, not likely but a girl can dream.
Anyways, on a venting note I am frustrated with an individual in my life. I just am done with be friends with someone that is always negative and rude and blames everyone else for their problems. I mean we are all human, and we all make mistakes. But part of being a functional person is taking ownership for somethings. I mean I took responsibility for things that I know aren't entirely my fault, if at all, because thats part of cooperation and discussion. Oh well, I am fine about the whole thing. Its just her that I'm pretty sure doesn't understand why anyone could be angry at her, because lord knows she's always right.
Wooh, that feels better. I guess I should get my reading done now.
-V
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Blog for Choice day
Doing my little part in this world with my thoughts on Choice and the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade. I guess my reasons are pretty much right on track with other Pro-Choicers. Some think its strange that I would be pro choice because I have a child, but I am. I understand that it is the woman's choice when it comes to what to do with her own body. I made my choice and I would hope that every woman would have right to make her own choice, because woman aren't stupid. We are coherent and know what we are doing.
Kind of rambled and it was a little repetitive but you get the point. Anyways, everyone should be able to decide for themselves. This is my blog and my opinions. If that isn't something anyone reading this agrees with, then don't read it. I'd prefer not to get any upset comments today, because my day is going so nicely so far:)
Anyways, Happy blog for choice day.
My choice of cheeseburger with bacon:) It's from a dinner in a small town.
...reminds me of my sister in-law...long story. Anyways thats all.
-Vanessa
Kind of rambled and it was a little repetitive but you get the point. Anyways, everyone should be able to decide for themselves. This is my blog and my opinions. If that isn't something anyone reading this agrees with, then don't read it. I'd prefer not to get any upset comments today, because my day is going so nicely so far:)
Anyways, Happy blog for choice day.
My choice of cheeseburger with bacon:) It's from a dinner in a small town....reminds me of my sister in-law...long story. Anyways thats all.
-Vanessa
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Nature of Writing
My current English class is focusing on nature and landscape in relation to storytelling. It is really pretty insightful and differant than any other English I've taken. I have a couple of observational journals to do but wish it wasn't so darn cold out. A woman I work with told me about a similar journal she had for college and it was really kind of neat, so I'll share.
There was a snowbank underneath a tree in her front yard and every day she would watch it and make note of the changes in size. It would sometimes melt to almost nothing on beautiful days and then reappear after a snowy evening. Anyways it was just a really neat experience she had with her observational journal.
Anyways, I am excited I guess and nervous about this new experience in writing. I have a lot of time to grow with my writing and am using these composition classes to my full advantage.
Aside from that post I wanted to mention a fantastic book I started reading for my Woman's Studies class, it's called America's Women By Gail Collins. I am really enjoying it. It is a history of women but completely the opposite of boring. It starts with the first colonies and has a vast amount of stories about frontier women and the politics of the early colonies. Amazing so far:) I'll post about it more as I read more of it.
Vanessa
Monday, January 14, 2008
The beginning
Wow, where to begin. I am a young single mom, 21, if anyone cares. I am a college student majoring in English and minoring or possibly double majoring in Women's Studies. I love my son who will be two in March, he is a very bright hilarious little character. Hayden, my son, actually went on the potty for the first time last night. It's funny because I was getting his pj's and he says, "pee," so i put him on his potty just thinking he wanted to sit on it and he actually went. I was so excited congratulating him and praising him. Anyways, I am very excited about that.
That's really all I can say for now. I have philosophy class so more later
Vanessa
That's really all I can say for now. I have philosophy class so more later
Vanessa
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