band of gold

So... haven't written in a while. I am a huge huge bum, this is understood.

San Diego was amazing, and it was good to finally (finally!) see Jeff again. 6 months is a long time to go without seeing your boyfriend. But yeah, anyway. Went to the Wild Animal Park, which was really fun. We took the little monorail safari thing right around sunset, so it was beautiful, and all the animals were frisky and frolicking around after a day of heat and sun. We saw some massive rhinos up close. It was sweet times. AND we had an "animal encouter" with some Serbylls. Or however you spell that. They were pretty cool little whild cats that are somewhat like mini cheetahs. So we did that, went to the beach, went to Old Town, had a nice dinner downtown. A very good, fun week. 24 too, of course. Haha.

Oui, so seeing Jeff was good, and it was sad leaving him for another two months. Oh well. I just don't want him to go do his fellowship in Israel now, what with the whole "war with Lebanon" thing. You know, minor issues such as missiles being launched, etc. etc. We'll see what happens.

Oh, and Kristin, did you get my email? I emailed you back from my email address. Let me know if you got it, becaues I haven't gotten a response yet.

Yeah... so that's it... Oh, and I'm going to Switzerland for a few days at the end of the month. Sweet! Can't wait....

Ciao! Forza Italia

mariani mangos

Soo...


Fiorentina wine-night reunion next week?? Ashley better get her butt up here to Santa Clara. Or is it down? I don't really know where she lives... But it's close...


I'll bring the Vino Verde. Or Spumante? We'll see

Thetoric, Identity, and the Radical Imagination

Okay okay okay


Mi dispiace...I haven't posted in forever, I know...


Not really anything new down here in ye old Santa Clara. This quarter has been ridiculously busy, and this week is especially a week from hell. Let's see, I had two papers due today, 11 and 6 pages, respectively, an annotated bibliography due on Thursday, and two papers due on Friday, a 15 pager and a 4-6 pager. I think (and pray) that the 4-6 pager on Friday doesn't actually have Friday as a fixed due-by date, so we'll see how that goes. Other than that, I am in miserable shape for my 15 pager. Oh man. So, I'm just hoping that I will survive this week, and then make it through next week as well. I can't believe we only have three more weeks left of the term. What?! What happened, were did all the time go? The Haus is graduating... wtf, mate? I am not prepared for this.

Hof just sent out an email about a potential trip to Yosemite this Friday and Saturay. I think it would be awesome, but we'll see who else is going; I don't want to end up the third wheel to Hof and KD, if you know what I mean. Hahaha.

Okay, well, I probably should get back to researching. Although it sucks that I'm not a senior and couldn't go to senior ball this weekend, it was probably for the best, because I spent most if it in the library. Oh joy. Oh, and my English class today got cancelled because only 3 people showed up. Honestly, how much do we pay for this education? Go to class. Seriously.

K, will update more exciting details on my exciting life later....

Early Republic

Wow, I have been such a bum about updating this thing. I have had massive amounts of reading from my two English and two History classes, but I guess it is no excuse.

Let's see, what to write. Well, the guys are all graduating at the end of this quarter/ have graduated already/ are only taking one class, so their senioritis is kind of annoying. Because I still have work. Lots of it. And it makes me sad that they won't be around next year anymore. Okay, no more depressing thoughts...

Yesterday was a busy day. I was busy doing stuff during the day, like meeting up with Hayley, class, a Phi Alpha Theta meeting, and then had my class from 7 to 10 pm and THEN had a volleyball game at 10:30. Which we won. I hadn't played in a year... Wow did I blow. Oh well, we won anyway. But, needless to say, I was exhausted when I got home last night.

I'm happy, though, because it has been beautiful out yesterday and today. Hopefully it will stay this nice!

ciao

marriott

Hmm, haven't updated for a long long time. Well, last quarter is finally over, thank goodness. Spring break was relaxing but uneventful; no one has the same spring break as I do. Went to San Diego which was fun. Claire got ridiculously sun burned, and she popped her little sun blister in front of me. Sick.

This quarter looks like it's going to be a good one. My classes are a lot of work, but they are interesting. The sad part is that a lot of my friends are seniors and have/will be graduating. Okay... nothing really to say.

PS We saw Lil' John at a mall in San Diego.... Yeeeeeah!

jovanotti

I'm dooooooooone!!!! Haha whooooooooo. Finally. Now I can relax and sleep in and read for leisure. Seattle, here I come... Oh yeah, and then San Diego :)

anacrusis

Turned in a paper yesterday...am turning one in today at noon.... Now, I just have a final tomorrow, and one on friday... And then Spring Break! Ugh, finally. I feel like my brain is mush right now.

This quarter has been the worst quarter ever. And I swear it's not just me; everyone I have talked to thinks this. I am just glad to be getting it over with and behind me. Now, if only I could just bring myself to study for my last two finals... bleh

women workers during World War I

Hmm, so much to talk about since I last posted....

Well, let's see. Classes officially ended on Friday, and on Wednesday I had to turn in my final draft of my History 101 paper. Theeen (and here's the big one) on Saturday, I had to present my history 101 paper at the Phi Alpha Theta (History honors society) workshop. It was kind of a big deal, because they invited me to read my paper, but it was also really intimidating because it was basically all of the senior History majors presenting their senior theses. So, that was scary. I also had to cut out about 3 pages of my paper, and it was still a little long... We only had 15 minutes to present, and then 5 minutes for questions. Thankfully, only one commentator asked me a question, and I was able to answer it. Looking back on it now, I'm really glad that I did it, because now I know what to expect for next year, but man, I was so nervous and grumpy the day before. Haha.

So I spent St. Patty's day inside, working on that paper, and also working on my Women in E. Asia paper that is due tomorrow... Ooh, to be done with Korean prostitutes and workers in the conglomerates. That will be nice. Unfortunately, I won't be finished with it tomorrow when I turn my paper in; I have a final in that class on Friday as well. And another paper due on Tuesday, and another final on Wednesday. Goodness... Oh well, I just can't wait to be done with this hellish quarter!

I'm really looking forward to the spring, and Spring Formation! I think that our Modern Perspectives staff next year is going to be great; I'm getting really excited. I'm just wondering what floor I will be a CF on.. Regardless, my residents are going to love me :)

I'm also getting really sad that all my friends are going to be graduating this spring... Blaaah. But the sooner spring comes, the sooner I get to see Jeff, so it's okay. I just can't wait for spring break!

Ciao

under construction

To Do Before Spring Break:

1. Finish History 101 paper
2. Finish reading for Women in East Asia
   
3. Write Women in East Asia Paper
4. Present History 101 paper at Phi Alpha Theta workshop
5. Write Dialogues Between Science and Religion paper
6. Take Poetry final
7. Take Women in East Asia final
8. Return my million books to the library... my room will look clean again!
9. Sell back my books from the past quarter
   

Why does that look like so much when I write it down?? *sigh*

On a lighter note, today, as I was walking back from class, I saw the old man with the toupe again. It is so funny, because his grey hair pokes out from under it. He was smoking, and it kind of grossed me out.

Also, every day, I have to use the cross-walk to get over to campus. Now, don't get me wrong, I know how to use a cross-walk. However, there is always a steady stream of students walking from Park Centrals over to campus, and I never know what to do. Do I:

1. Run and look like an idiot to catch up with the person that is currently crossing
2. Walk at my usual pace and let the cars that were waiting for the last person go, and then cross after a few cars have gone by
3. Walk at my usual pace and make the cars that were waiting for the last person wait for me as well

As you can see, it is quite the dilemma. Haha. Needless to say, I am looking forward to a nice, relaxing spring break.

ecofeminism

Today, I was waiting at the crosswalk to get to campus. There is another crosswalk right next to it, and I saw an old, homeless man pushing a shopping-cart full of cans approach the other crosswalk on the other side, waiting as well. We were standing there for a while, and finally a car stopped for me... but right in front of my crosswalk. He didn't even acknowledge the homeless man, just went right through that crosswalk and stopped next to me. It made me feel really bad, and I wanted to yell at the cars. Did they even see him? Sometimes I really think about our society, and it makes me sad.

closed form

I swear, I am the jumpiest person I know. I was walking to the gym today, just listening to some Juanes on my ipod, and a squirrel runs out in front of me. It didn't even run, just kind of sauntered. And I practically had a heart attack. Because of a squirrel! Ridiculous.

The weather has been ridiculous lately as well.... We've had numerous squalls, and last night, I swear there was a tornado. Palm fronds were blowing all over the place, and rain was coming down in sheets. What is this, Seattle?

Ps. I got the CF position. Sweet times

Ciao

amazing

Amazing Moment of the Week:

After having shot his ping pong ball a few times into the glasses that were lying around on the table after our brownie and Saw night, Mike points at a paper-towel roll standing upright on the table, and says:

"Hey, wouldn't it be awesome if I made it into that paper-towel roll?"

And he shot

and made it.

It made my life complete.

I spent the next 5 minutes curled in a fetal position, laughing

applesauce bread

Last night was probably the best night of the quarter, because guess what I did? I made applesauce bread. Just like dad and I used to make. Ha! Well, not really, because I had to eyeball the ingredients since the bread machine is smaller than the one we have at home. But it tasted the same, and reminded me of home. So from now on, I'm making bread... That is all I'm eating... Yeah... Good stuff.

Ciao

Gendering Modern Japanese History

The week is only half over...

But at least it's Wednesday, and last night was the worst night of the week. I got my outline done, thank the Lord, so the rest of the week I'm just reading and catching up on some sleep. I'm surprised I didn't drop my cheerios again this morning.

I cannot wait for the weekend.

Although the hottest date I had last night was with my computer, my Hist. 101 outline and footnote and quote assignments, Valentine's day was pretty good because I got to talk to Jeff for the first time in about a week :) Stupid broken computer... Word of advice: If you go to England, do not bring your laptop; it will break.

Ciao

notre dame

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Thank you

tiles

So, I can't remember who I was telling about that movie I used to watch when I was little. I couldn't remember the name of it forever... You know, the one about the spaceships? And they come to earth and put tiles into place? Well, I remembered the name. Batteries Not Included....yeah.

grammar

I swear, some people never attended elementary school. Or just aren't all there, or something. But it frustrates me. You know how some people get all uncomfortable and cringe-y when people grate their fingers on the chalkboard, or there is the sound of cutting glass? Well, I get like that when people say, "Yeah, they should of done that." Should of?!?!?! Are we in the first grade? No. We are in college, and should thus speak like we are in college. I think even when I was in first grade, I knew that "should've" was a combination of "should" and "have." Imbeciles. Honestly.

Oh, and also when my Dialogues Between Science and Religion professor gives us a handout about how our paper should be, and one section says, "There should be absolutely NO grammer or spelling errors." Like I'm going to take her seriously after that.

What is this world coming to?? Honestly people. Honestly.

history of women in industry

To do:

1. Write Hist. 101 Research Guide
2. Study for English 21 midterm
3. Write Women in East Asia Paper
4. Write Dialogues Between Science and Religion Paper
5. Read for Women in East Asia
6. Start Hist. 101 outline
7. Start Hist. 101 First Draft (Not rough draft... oh no, a 'first' draft. It must be "as perfect as you can make it")
8. Attempt to not watch any more "Lost" until I'm done with said assignments

Dang...

asthma

I read today in the paper that they're attempting to ban over-the-counter inhalers, such as Primatene, that contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) because they harm the ozone layer. I'm sorry, did I miss something? We're now going to try to ban inhalers that people use to breathe, often because they can't get a prescription and/or don't have health insurance, because they harm the ozone layer? Since when are we so concerned about the ozone layer that we will ban INHALERS? It seems to me that is like putting on one of those teeny weeny bandaids when you've cut off your finger. How can people still drive around in their huge SUVs, wasting gas, or say that they're going to drill in Alaska, or keep dumping pollutants in rivers, etc. etc. etc. etc., but we're banning inhalers? I think that the government needs to get some priorities straightened out really quickly.

Oh, and I also read that people were sueing James Frey, the author of A Million Little Pieces, because he alledgedly embellished in the story. They're sueing him for, what was the phrase, "the lost value of the readers' time." Please. That's why it's literature buddy, it's supposed to be embellished. If you sued every time you felt you were due for lost time, I would be rich. Next thing you know, people are going to be sueing for traffic jams. Honestly, what is the world coming to?

haiku

Hightlight of my day: Seeing Tchernio roll up to class on a motorized scooter

Lowlight of my day: The quiz in that class