I woke up this morning to some knocking?

I do not know how that happened but I heard some knocking. I woke up just before 11 a.m. I am starving at 12.05 p.m. and wonder what there is to eat in the house. At this rate, it might be easier for me to make some Pasta-roni or Rice-a-roni. I am starving so I am just going to make lunch and call it even.

"Spend your share of the wealth. Friends and oportunists will find yougenerous." - Horoscope

A day off...

I woke up about 12.05 p.m. Eye update it is getting better and turning yellow. I hope it does go away sooner than two weeks. I am hoping to study today and make some food. I am hungry. The pizza is almost baking in the oven. I am going to pop it on right now so that I have food!

"Grab opportunities. Use then and set them aside. You know how precious time is." - Horoscope

Dead skunk...

I had a tiring day. I felt like I never should have left bed when I headed to my teacher’s assistant job. It is not a job but it is a class. Then when I headed to my 10.30 a.m. class, I really wanted to go to sleep. I fought all the urges to, but I could see that even the professor could not fight the battles. When I was in my last and final class of the day and week, I could not wait to get out. I felt like I had just been released from prison.

Yeah there was a dead skunk (I saw a stripe so I am assuming it is a skunk) before the Burlingame exit going north on 280. I drove home with no problems. Going the right speed and everything and only sped up when I had to pass a truck.

"Quiet times serves you well. Process and prepare. You're about to become popular." - Horoscope

Too many BMWs…

This morning when I was driving, I thought that maybe highway 280 had rich people because all I saw were BMWs on the road. I saw five. One was new with a family looking like they were looking for something. I mean I know Honda’s are more popular but sometimes I wonder did these people get rich or what? There were 3 white ones and I was somewhat surrounded by them. They were 3 series, but those alone with the minimum are at least $30,000 with a few extras and this is from about 2000 roughly when I was looking into buying a BMW Z3. Oh before the De Anza exit there was a dead something. I happened to be in the lane that someone ran it over in. Eww.

I know why I have been so stressed. I remember last week or the week before making “To Do” lists and since I have stopped, I am now more forgetful and more disorganized. I wonder how that happened. I did without lists before and then started up again and now I have quit temporary. That might be the cause to all of my troubles. At least I figured it out.

Red Eye was a capillary that burst while sleeping…

Ok so my eye will turn green and this could happen again. What are the odds of that happening again? He said it was from a dream I had that I do not remember. I do though! It was I at my mum’s work. It had something to do with time cards. Then I gave up. That is when I woke up. This is what it is called. I went a decided to get a Jamba Juice instead of coffee just because it was closer and because I can pass off Jamba Juice as a meal. Heh heh. Ok time to read before class.

A 3 a.m. wake up call…

It was not 3 a.m. but I know what time it was. It was between 2.53 a.m. and 3.00 a.m. I set the VCR to tape the BBC business news on ABC everyday. Yes, I actually watch it when I do not have school either. They also have some funny stories sometimes. Red Eye day three and counting, but at least I will see the doctor today. I hope to have some good news after I see him or her. I found a good parking spot. Although it took me about five minutes to park, but well worth it since I am not that great of a parker. Now I am just sitting here in the library until it is time for my appointment. I will sit and watch Bounce.

"Quiet time serves you well. Process and prepare. You're about to become popular." - Horoscope

A crack…

I am driving merrily along 280 north and there is a truck carrying something two lanes to the right of me. I am in the second to fastest lane. Out of nowhere this rock the size of a quarter hits my windshield. So now, I have a crack on my windshield the size of a nickel on the driver’s side. Why do bad things happen to good people?

Oh when I was taking my midterm this morning I was crossing my leg and then it hit the table and it swelled a little. Then I crossed my leg and hit it again. You think I would have learned my lesson after the first time. So now, I have this kind of bruise on my knee. What do I do about this? I still have Red Eye. I think its blood, but I am not a doctor so I would not know. That is my guess though. I need sleep. I might just head to bed early tonight because I am really lacking sleep.

"You catch yourself hurrying. This system should work for you. Corrections are easy." - Horoscope

Was this supposed to be before or after my crack in the window?

Two shots and an early morning…

I woke up a couple of times this morning. I thought that or rather my brother assumed that since I was waking up at the same time every morning that with the time change there would not be a difference. Oh, he was super wrong. I woke up at three in the morning and then at four in the morning until it was about five in the morning when I gave up sleeping.

I proceed to brush my teeth etc. and then boil hot water. I took out the ramen left over from last night and popped it into the microwave. I totally forgot about it until I was at school. Now I am starving but I have granola bars so no worries. Either my short-term memory is as bad as Alzheimer’s or I just do not remember at all. With an iced café latte in my reach, I am still not buzzed. Who said that the best form of caffeine was through a straw? Oh well at least I hoped to be buzzed in a little while. Off to study for a midterm that I must seriously pass.

"Sony...They're not for Caucasians because they're too damn tall."

I thought that quote was pretty funny since it is from a commercial that might have aired in Japan.

I woke up with Pink Eye?

I am not sure what Pink Eye is, but if South Park taught me anything, it is bad. Of course, I am not a zombie, but I do know if it is contagious. I went to WebMD for help to see if it could help me out if I have Red Eye or Pink Eye. It might just be do not study and take the day off. But I refuse to give into my laziness. Maybe it was from the red wine and 7 Up I had last night. However, I doubt it. This has never happened to me before. Well I will get to studying. I cannot believe that my file is taking forever to download. Maybe I should add my laptop one to my desktop to see if I can download it. this is ridiculous. It is suppose to be 92 today. Oy I am going to bake.

"You fit in well. Your voice is pleasant. You could be a fine leader if you wanted." - Horoscope

A wedding...

Tonight was horrible. Ok there were some funny highlights and stuff, but the food was the worse. The cake was excessively sweet. At about $500.00 a table it was not worth is. The funny part was when the groom?s cousin or brother (not sure, because I arrived late) was speaking. They had pictures of when they were in high school and when they were little. I now know how much work goes into that. When it was time for the garter toss the groom was so funny and the music they had (Mission Impossible, Jeopardy final question theme, and one other) and eventually he found it and took it off. The one who caught it was the MC of the night.

Then after everyone was done eating, they played games on the bride and groom. The groom had to guess who his bride was by running their fingers through his hair. He was blindfolded and sitting on the chair. The MC was doing somewhat obscene dancing it was hilarious though. Of course, there was a baby and he thought the baby was. It was probably safer for him to go with the baby. His bride chose the wrong guy who kissed her thinking it was the groom.

"Hungry times are over. Life is getting better. More hospitable rules are in effect. " - Horoscope

A reunion...

I found the house ok and parked right in front. It was wonderful. Not everyone was there, but it still felt special. I saw almost everyone and Scott was super. He had bad shots of everyone and so I was glad. My nickname turned out to be “koolaid”. I thought I would be called “Big Red” because of my jacket, but “koolaid”? Well after the movie was over my arm got a cramp. I do not know how, but it did. It was just nice sitting there laughing at all the funny shots of what happened. It was nice to see everyone’s spring break. In addition, how beautiful everything was.

It made me want to go back and spend more time there. We talked about how cheap it was go get to London and that if we went we had to see other parts of Europe. The last segment was of Stourhead. The song was “Tears in Heaven” by Eric Clapton. I really did wonder if we did any studying. Spending time in the clubs and pubs seems like all we did. If I could show that video, I would. There are pictures I would get rid of, but I did not make it so I would not know the first thing about editing. If it ever is put onto a website, I will let you know.

Morning of the reunion…

Well I woke up at 11.35 a.m. and went to bed last night roughly 2.30 a.m. I feel rested so it is reasonably good. I have so much to do today. I have to “clean” and I have to study. I am trying to get the entire “cleaning” done first then off to study. The reunion is set for 9.00 p.m. I will report with all of the details. Ok I am going to have lunch and “clean” at the same time.

"What are you waiting for? Better things are happening. Don't even look back." - Horoscope

Hungry and still tired...

Since I have been up, I have made lunch and looked up the rest of the terms that I have to study for. The TV is one and I will turn it off. Now I am looking for songs to listen to and to add to my many mp3s that I have already. I have not done anything productive. I guess I will stop for the day after watching Sister Sister.

"Think of something else. Act quickly on it. Rely on specialists who already know." - Horoscope

A bad day overall?

I leave school no problem. Fill up gas no problem. Went looking for the freeway to go to Circuit City could not find it, but then remembered the mall and was like oh yeah I'm going the right way. Then I leave and I see a sign for the alternate route for 101 North. I am driving on the freeway and thinking this is not so bad. I went 80 but then I slowed down. I then proceeded to head to Stanford for a paper that I have to write. I arrive ok at Stanford but I could not find the building! I mean that campus is huge and confusing. I went the wrong way and then I tried to make a U-turn but in the lot I messed up the car. :( I gave up when I could not find it and just decided to go home. Then I on Sand Hill Road and I thought I was going the wrong way. However, I was going the right way then went the other way because I was having second thoughts. I was wrong. I was going the right way.

I am driving and no problems going to Circuit City at Serramonte when I am stopped by some bloke who said, “I notice you got a dent or hole (it’s a mix of both) and talked on and on. I said, “Ok and maybe when I get home or something.” I do not remember what I said exactly but something like that. Therefore, he goes ahead and fixes it for me while I am in the store and I call people left and right asking for help. So then I come back to see it’s fixed and I was, “WTF?” and he said, “Rather than wasting time I fixed it for you.” For some reason he thought I worked at a bank or something. Tried to get $150.00 out of me and the end it was $60.00 and now I have a spot on the car. Not only did I come out of the store empty handed but to a fixed car and to lose $60.00. How horrible is that?

I arrive home to get al my stuff and then go to buy a lottery ticket. I am hoping to win the $ 99 million. When I leave the shop, I find a quarter heads up. I thought ok this makes up for my bad day. Since the writing of the rest, this I found out I won a dollar! Yay! Now I just have to hope that no one won the $99 million.

"Spread your influence. Lend a willing hand. It's obvious why they like you here." - Horoscope

Nothing interesting on the roads…

I mentioned yesterday seeing a dead deer on the side of the road and it is before the Sand Hill exit. However, after seeing that there I saw something else. Not sure what it was, but maybe something smaller? I drove in a circle to find parking. I thought I would get lucky like last week and park close to school but remain on 11th street. Boy was I wrong and I had to make a turn and parked on 10th street, which is not too bad since it is close than I have parked. You would think that the street cleaning signs would matter unless they were those that said First and Third _____day of the month. Ok I am now off to the gym to read before my yoga session or that is the plan. I will later report on how it went at Circuit City, the gas stations (yes I have to go to two per my mum's orders), and the museum.

4 a.m. again...

This is the second morning that I have awakened at four something in the morning. it was not fun. Going back to sleep until it was time to get up was hard. Going back to sleep only to get up an hour later is quite difficult. At this point, I know I will end up sleeping in my Buddhism class. Ok off to drive to school. If anything interesting should happen, I will blog at school.

Before and after the Drive home...

Well before the drive home, I had class. It would not be a regular school day without class. While trying to set up before class I was told that I had the highest grade on the midterm. I got a 96! Therefore, we finished watching the movie that we started about three weeks ago. When I was watching it, I nearly fell asleep. At least I can sleep better in this class that in my Buddhism class. Well after we finished watching the movie, we got a nice 10-minute break. After we did our presentation my partner and I she handed back the midterms. I already knew how well I did and she said the highest was 96 so I knew it was I. After class, I said that this is an easy class compared to my others.

I drove slow...but sometimes I went over the limit. I hate the traffic near 19th avenue. There are crazy drivers all around everywhere on the roads all the time. My two cents until my brother goes insane over an employee at Circuit City at Serramonte or near there. I finished everything on my list except watch a movie.

I think I'll have this as my motto:
"The course of true love never did run smooth." - William Shakespeare

"You're aboard for the long haul. Feel the system's vigor. Stand by your facts." - Horoscope.

Speeding again, but not caught...

Dead deer at or rather before Page Mill road because my short-term memory sucks I cannot recall. However, I saw it there on the slow side of the road. It is a big deer. At least it was not as graphic as the one I saw last time. I am so excited about November 21! I get to see Michelle Branch! I cannot wait! One month from now and it will seem like forever, but I know how fast time flies so it will be here in no time.

About the title, I saw a C.H.P. vehicle well not really but cars were slowing down and I thought that was a little odd. Then I looked to see the C.H.P. car. Boy they do not think that if all cars are going about the same then there is no way he can catch anyone. Oh, if I have not mentioned before I have a thing about Subaru’s. They get on my nerves. When I was driving there was a Stratus which I thought was an Intrepid (same maker but different model) the bloke was just cruising! Everyone thought it was me only to find out it was some guy just relaxing while driving in the morning. I swear sometimes that those drivers should just hangout in the slow lane.

Ok at school safely after what seemed like a crazy day on the roads. Now to get started on my reading and take my mind off everything that has happened this morning. I wonder if I should leave late today to be stuck in traffic on purpose…no that will just make me more of a road rage person. I had a scare when I thought I broke my laptop from the internet settings. I could not log into my e-mail account not could I publish my blog. I had changed the settings on Sunday and totally forgot and my brother did not even use the internet so he would not have noticed the difference unless he was trying to log into something. I am also forgetful because I forgot to take out the CD that I erased last night that I was going to use to burn Shaolin Soccer. Rats.

“Gas guzzling” again…

Ok I think I have gotten back my lead foot problem. I was going fast. Sometimes while driving I wonder if I rolled over dead stuff. I know I saw a possum at the exit near Sand Hill. That was a little too much for me. I know I ran over stuff today. There are all these stains on the freeway. I wonder if they had them there when I was getting a ride back, but then again I was sleeping some of the time. As I was driving in the somewhat slow lane or the slow lane this car was exiting and they almost hit me. That is so bad. In addition, lucky I was far away enough ahead of the car in the next lane to switch. I parked the car perfectly today.

"It's not over yet. Consider what you have to work with. Try using your influence." - Horoscope

The “gas guzzling”…

I think it all started when I was heading for 280 south. I had no idea I would start my week speeding and end up going faster than expected. Maybe now I should explain the title. I was going more than 80 so obviously I was using up a lot of gas. Then I thought maybe I could park on 11th Street and then I could just drive forward or keep going until I reach the gas station. If there is one thing that I have learned today is that cars on 11th Street do not move. So I ended up curing at the S.U.N. permit parking. No that is what it says on the street signs. Then there is the H.O.R.C.E. M.A.N.N. ones. If I were not graduating soon I probably would care more. So I ended up back where I usually park. Then I did the special key turning thing so that the alarm would not go off when I did not leave the car. I did not think twice about it until I was a block away thinking did I lock the car? I went back to check luckily it was still there and unharmed. So I learned that if I do that I must lock the doors. Usually the alarm does it for me but since I did that deactivate the alarm thing I have to manually lock it. So that’s my two cents of today. Oh when I was driving there was some crazy car going so fast behind me I just decided if he wanted to pass me by he could switch lanes.

I woke up early…

After about eight hours of sleep, I woke up. Not that I can sleep a lot any more and since I did not get anything done, I thought that I would try today. I finally finished Virtues of Harmony. It was long and after 327 episodes, I finally finished. It took quite a while awhile but well worth it. I think some of the plots contradicted with one another but some made sense and if I remember correctly then the youngest of the three would marry a price or that was the prediction. Ok so now that I have that finished and nothing else to temp me except actually folding my laundry after washing it I shall begin to study. Wow, it only took me three days to get into school mode.

Lately I have been trying aromatherapy to help me relax and get the knots out of my back, but what I really need is a nice back massage. Ok well I think my clothes are done washing now I have to dry them. Then I have to fold them and by that time, it should be time to go to bed. It is already near 9 p.m. For those of you monitoring me the TV have been off for at least 30 minutes. That is a start is it not. I might turn it on to set the VCR to tape something but who knows I might just forget. Oh and if I do anything not productive it is checking out the CL postings.

"Are you falling outof style? Put yourself first. You need to advance starting now." - Horoscope

Not doing anything productive...

I really only worked on getting the study guide for my midterm ready for print. I watched my soap opera and nothing else really.

"The impossible is a given. Look for more wiggle room. You can always relocate, too." - Horoscope

Miss Match…

I really like this show. It has happy endings. Alicia Silverstone does a wonderful job. She has done well since Clueless. Love this show. I should probably spend the weekend working on homework. In addition, studying for midterms since they are coming up and I do have to do better.

I tripped over an AC adaptor...

I know you are wondering if that is possible. Yes, it is because I have the knees to prove it. However, my brother knocking on the door waking me up to get the stuff to wash the car awakened me. I was having the nicest sleep. Well I did clean the car and even had a nice wake up because I got water sprayed on me. That really woke me up. Ok just had lunch and now I am just watching TV.

"Go easy on yourself. Lighten up with the criticism. Wear brighter colorsthen usual." - Horoscope

Should I stay or should I go...

Well I received an e-mail last night about a reunion from my semester abroad. They are planning a meeting on Saturday. I suppose I should show up since I did not at someone's birthday. I just wonder how many are showing up. Drinking and driving is bad so I might have to go the non-alcoholic way. I suppose I shall see how far it is and then make the decision.

The hiccups…

I have had them already twice in one day. I hate it. There is no water left and I am too lazy to boil some. I wonder if I should boil some water. I hope that they stopped for good now for today. I decided that I needed some aromatherapy. The only reason why I decided to have some burning is that the person who rents downstairs smokes and I cannot stand smoking. So it is partly to make my room smell good and to help me relax. If anyone has any good massage places to recommend, please tell me.

Been up about an hour?

I am serious I have been up for about an hour. I woke up around 2.30 p.m. I guess the lack of sleep has finally hit me like a ton of bricks. I feel somewhat refreshed yet not at all at the same time. I have had my lunch and breakfast and now, I am just sitting and relaxing. Had some snacks and watched some TV. I guess I will rest up before Friends starts up otherwise I might be too tired to watch.

"Play fair. Put in your best effort before giving up. Your position could improve." - Horoscope

I am Speedy Gonzales again…

The worse part about today in Buddhism class is that I fell asleep and the one time I looked like I had a slight seizure of my body. I just jolted which was not good at all. Then I went to my art history class and then I stayed awake but after class, I was tempted to take a nap in my car. Then I looked at the time and though I better not, otherwise I cannot drive in the carpool lane.

Well the title says it all. I mean who in their right mind would drive 93 M.P.H.? I know it is against the law and sometimes people are caught (I saw a truck pulled over), but everyone does it. Well I headed to the mall, bought what I had to, and even returned something I bought on Monday. I had to go to Mc Donald’s, which is never good because I end up eating junk. Ok two apple pies and a Mc Chicken sandwich is not that bad except the mayonnaise in the sandwich.

That horoscope is so true about my Buddhism class.

"You don't care about this. Why can't they leave you alone? Politely excuse yourself." - Horoscope

One of those mornings…

You know where you just do not want to get up and would rather stay in bed? Yes, that is how I felt like this morning. When the alarm went off at 5.45 a.m. I did not want to get out. I knew that I would have a long day ahead of me and that I would not return home until at least 5.00 p.m. as I was driving this morning in the second to fastest lane I saw something horrible and tried not to run over it more. It was before Moody Road. At least that is where I think it was. It must have been a possum or something of that sort. Before that I was heading still south I did not run over it because it was in the middle of the fast lane. Looked like a mouse or something. Eww is all I have to say. Dead stuff is gross. In my opinion running or driving over dead, stuff much worse. I am off to finish some reading and to be a T.A. Oh, I was driving somewhat fast. I know it is wrong and really against the law but who does not?

The drive home…

Well I should start with the fact that I might have aced the midterm today. Finally, I get an ‘A’. I was so tired after the midterm, my hand hurt, and it still does. I went back to the library to pick up a book and to renew the DVDs. The network was still down. When I left, I ran into one of the people in the Bath program. I was surprised to see him. Then I was heading to the car and I ran into someone who I had Chinese with. Therefore, I sat and talked to her for a while instead of driving home right away. I was so tired too. The sun was blinding. I ended up stuck in some traffic at the 380 / 280 merging part. I tried to time how long it would take me to head home but it backfired on me because the timer only goes up to 19 minutes and 59 seconds. Well I know I was driving 80 at least when I should not be. I think I saw a dead something. I know I smelled skunk too.

Who knew Cantonese was a good thing...

Today I did a good deed. I helped a senior citizen fix his laptop or at least I tried for a long time. I just do not know what was wrong with it. I spent a good amount of time on it. Cut into my study time but worth it. he thanked me for helping him the best I could, but in the end some bloke fixed it for him. I do not know what was wrong, but probably the same problem I had with mine when I first got it or using it at home. He tried to show me that it was fixed but then the network for the entire library, even the check out system died. He is retired and came here from Hong Kong almost five years ago and he is trying to become a citizen. He has a song in North Carolina.

Cappuccino not frappuchino…

There is one correction to yesterday’s blog. I had cappuccino and not frappuchino. While sitting in the library now at what appears to be almost half past eight in the morning I wonder how I was able to be up about four hours prior and then another three. I am driving to school, I wonder how people are so “perky”, and my definition of “perky” is being a speed demon. I mean some were going 90 m.p.h. and at one point I was going about 70 more or less and it was not my fault but because my car does not go from 60 to higher in a matter of seconds. Yes, my foot was on the petal. No, I did not floor it. Today or this morning when I was driving at the Sloat intersection again I noticed when I looked back it had turn red. Now either I am too tired or too spaced out to remember if it was green when I crossed. I believe it was otherwise it would be two tickets for running a red light.

As I parked the car, I had to make sure where I parked the car would be ok and that I would not get a ticket. The sign said first and third Tuesday of every month no parking 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. I had no calendar on me so I had to use my mobile to make sure. Thank god that the phone had a calendar. Therefore, I parked the car and got everything or what I thought was everything out. I walked and turned the corner to see on the ground a cockroach. Eww is the first thing that comes to mine. The second is that I hope it is dead and when I get out of class that it is not there anymore. I have walked a block to realize that I forgot my cappuccino. I walk back to the car to see the roach is still there. I walk past a driveway only to realize the car was backing out and so I got a nice scare in the morning from a Honda Civic. I get my drink out of the car and hope that the roach is gone when I pass by it again. No such luck because it is still there. Eww.

Ok time to study for my midterm. I will worry about the presentation late when I have an hour to work or collaborate with my partner.

"Can't you wait? Ideas, like wine, have to mellow. Everyone's an expert, it seems." - Horoscope

How tense is too tense?

Or should that be: how stress is too stress? The only reason why I bring this up is that today when I was trying to take off a shirt I pulled something around my right shoulder blade. It hurt like mad! I mean it seriously hurt! I could not do anything to relieve it. After listening to my teacher lecture about warm up and stuff and trying to read for my class, I learned something: that you must warm up or get injured. So how does that relate to me? I will never know. I look forward to when I can get a massage. That will be so nice and relaxing.

Music sets the mood...

I had a cup of coffee or frappichino or something. I do not know what it is exactly called but it is some for of coffee. There was no sugar so I did not get a sugar buzz. I know when I need coffee and this morning was one. At least I had a cup to drink. I did not even mind that it was cold. Just knowing that I had some caffeine was fine for me. I was also glad that I had it because I forgot to bring a jacket or sweatshirt only because I would get the weather SMS to my mobile. I did not get the weather until it was too late or when I was already at school.

I filled up the gas tank and then proceeded to head on home. I took my time driving home. Ok I did not, but it was only because of the music that I was listening to. it made me turn into one of those crazy drivers that swerve or go into the next lane on accident. So who would not rock out to Blur's Song 2? I know I was when I was listening to it and then Chumbawumba's Tubthumping about drinking and getting drunk. I know I cannot drink and drive but I did the legal version with water.

I head to the mall to run some errands and it seemed like eternity. I head to my favorite store in the mall first hoping to find something new and cute and me. It is Aeropostale. The only reason why I would say such a thing is that I spent forever picking out matching outfits for a baby boy. See that is hard to do, where as a girl, you can just pick out a dress and you are done. Therefore, I buy the clothes that I picked out and head over to See's Candy. That stuff is yummy! I drive home and what car should appear out of nowhere but a Ferrari. It was so nice and red and looked good.

While driving on 19th avenue and crossing the Sloat intersection and it was yellow and I floored it, but I just hope that in a few weeks there is not some letter from the DPT (Department of Parking and Traffic) with my picture in there. Those of you who live in San Francisco or drive around there know there are those bloody cameras that take your picture if you run a red light. I parked beautifully and too perfect once I arrived home.

"Explanations are incomplete. Happiness is personal. The world beckons playfully." - Horoscope

I couldn't sleep at all last night...

That is the first thing that comes to my mind this morning. I really could not sleep last night. I was tossing and turning all last night. I mean I even watched TV in hopes of trying to tired myself. It just was not fun. Then when I actually had to get up this morning, it was a chore. As I was getting ready to leave the house in my room, I noticed in the crack between the doorframe and carpet there was a spider. I did not know it was a spider but it looked funny. I looked more carefully and saw that it was a spider. That could explain why I did not sleep well last night. Something was definitely bothering me.

Well I am off to class and to start reading what I should have read last night for my Buddhism class. More blogging later and I just want to say that I think I made record time to school. I left at 5.51 a.m. and arrived at school 7.34 a.m. But after parking and trying to find a spot I was finally done or the engine was turned off at 7.46 a.m. I just want to say that yes, I was going 80 M.P.H. sometimes and I tried not to for the most part.

A lot of hard work...

After getting about oh 7 hours of sleep or so I woke up. I only woke up to the voice of my mum asking my brother something. That was definitely a nice wake up. Not really but it made me wake up. I woke up and I found my mum making lunch. I thought wow, two meals in one not too bad it just means I have a few less calories today. (Yes I am trying to lose weight, but it has been hard since I am a T.A. (teacher's assistant) and I do not have to exercise myself. Instead, I am catching up on my reading for Buddhism class. What I should be doing is reading my art history book.

My laundry is done and most of it is put away. I folded this week and last week's clothes and it is almost all put away. I just had to work on a few things before I finished put everything away and finding a home for everything. Well now, it is time for me to set the alarm to wake me up at 5.45 a.m. tomorrow. Do a little reading and check on what I have to be done for tomorrow and everything should be peachy. I think I had better schedule some time to read stuff because at the rate I am going I am falling behind. That should not even be an excuse when I do not have a job. Well off to finish the laundry and then head to bed with a little light reading.

I also finally finished my presentation that I have for Tuesday. The one for everyone to look at, but not the one I am presenting in class. I knew I had this vision from the start. Why must I do more than is required? I guess I really do want to do well.

"Enchantment grows from ordinary things. Happiness is a quiet, personal force." - Horoscope

Up at the wee hours...

I finally finished my assignment. Yay! Well I finished the web part of it and now I have to work on the PowerPoint of it. Now I just have to go back and double-check the PowerPoint of the presentation that I will present in class. I also found out that I have to go to the cemetery tomorrow. That will not be fun and will put a dent in my schedule. I suppose I will have to take my reading with me. More work ahead and some revising. It is time for bed now.

Work...work...work...

I woke up this morning and I was just unaware of what time it was. I mean I did not know what time it was. I knew the sun was up. Then I decided why not get started on my presentation. I mean I am working hard on this. From the moment, I wake up until the moment I go to bed. I mean this really shows dedication.

It is about 11.52 p.m. and I am still working on my presentation. I have taken all the notes from all of the sites that I found and now I am just trying to put them into html and then work on the PowerPoint and then everything should be golden. If I have to go out tomorrow, I think I will pass. I seriously need to work on this. It has taken so much time and I had no idea. I have hardly watched any TV except during dinner and maybe for a snack. I think I will work a little longer and then call it a night and watch some TV.

"There are no more secrets. Swift action fixes that. Let creativity blossom now." - Horoscope

All done with movies...

I woke up this morning and thought why not finish the movies I started. I finished watching Farewell My Concubine. Then I started to watch the rest of The Emperor and the Assassin. Then I started to watch the Yellow Earth. I finished that too. I am so happy that I watched everything. Now I am going to try to work on the rest of the biography of the information for my presentation. Here are the recall results. If the link does not work, I will try to find another. Overall a productive day because I got some work.

"You come to a better place. Goodthings find you. You can live with these changes." - Horoscope

A late start to a long day...

So my plans for today are: finishing up Farewell My Concubine and Life on a String. I finished watching Life on a String. I did not finish Farewell My Concubine. I started to watch The Emperor and the Assassin. I do not think I had a productive day. It is sad really and I am so tired from doing nothing. Well I did watch my regular Thursday line up on NBC and I read parts of the newspaper that I noticed my way buying lunch. The picture of Arnold was on the front page and there was a caption. That is going in my scrapbook. I should really work on that. I will when I do not have a job and when I am looking for one and have some free time. I guess I am going to head to bed.

"Screen out distractions. Make a waiting list. At least you're not blowing them off." - Horoscope

The results are in...

Arnold is now the new governor of California. I woke up at 4.30 a.m. this morning thinking it was time to get up. It was not and I went back to sleep to get up about an hour later. Then I turned on the news to make sure that what I saw last night was not a dream. You know when you find out your governor is an actor and a former Mr. Universe body builder. I drove to school like usual and parted in "my" spot. It is the first one on the left hand side on 10th and Reed. The only bad part about that space is that the door kind of is stuck in the dirt.

Well I head to classes and my art history final was returned to me. I thought I got at least a decent score but with me not knowing the terms or concepts, I was doomed. It was like Monday all over again. I got the results of my midterm from Buddhism and it was not so hot. Pretty much the same grade as Monday but I am glad there were two others that did worse than I did. I know that is not nice to say, but at least I did not get a 3 or a 7 on the midterm.

I was thinking that I have to make my life similar to that of Kimberly Williams-Paisley in the TV movie Lucky 7. She made a list of everything and once it was done, it would be crossed off. Speaking of lists, I saw on Oprah (yes I know I watch too much TV and Oprah really does have some good guests on) about making a list and not having more than 10 items otherwise, you would not get to all of them. True to that, because I made a list for yesterday and I only got 4/6 done so not bad. I have eight things on my list today so hopefully I can get it done.

I am driving home and I almost get hit by this guy driving a black Honda or something. He tried to change lanes and yes he did signal but he was not going fast enough and so he almost hit me but lucky there was another lane next with no car for a while so I cut to the next lane. Then I have this guy tailgating me. He changes lanes so recklessly. At least I end up home safe. I park ok but have to get out a couple of times to make sure I parked right. Then I have a little snack I guess and watch Farewell My Concubine at half past three and it is a quarter until seven and I am still not done. I did take a couple of breaks while watching. I mean I went to get something to drink and stuff so that might be why.

Now to get back to movies and the next victim is me and Life on a String.

"Life is happy. Music is everywhere. Work is pure delight, if you have to do it." - Horoscope

The Simpsons...

Having just watching the episode of The Simpsons where Bart ends up in France makes me wonder why none of us remembered the part where Bart asked the police officer for help. He had to speak French to the officer because he did not understand English. Now remembering when I was in France it was the same thing. Why did I not make the connection sooner until now? I guess it must have slipped my mind since I am getting old and forgetful. Oh well, at least the next time I head to France I will make sure I know some French because unless they are doing tourist type of business they will not understand English. Moreover, why is that those making a living selling souvenirs to tourist know English but police officers do not know a word? One of life's mysteries I suppose.

Stuck in traffic...then off to vote...

I was on my way home and became stuck in traffic. I mean I knew it would happen but I was not prepared. Gridlock! At least there was not an accident otherwise; I think I would be more peeved. I came home and I decided why not go vote? Try to make a difference because I seem to only vote when it matters. I am one of those occasional voters. It is not a crime. Heh heh. I voted for Georgy Russell. I feel a girl could do better.

I see C.H.P...

I know that sounds corny and such a rip off The Sixth Sense, but I could not help it. Yesterday as I was driving to school as usual, I saw two C.H.P. officers. One was in a patrol car and the other was on a motorcycle. I had no idea the motorcycle could go so fast. They were just on the side of the road talking when I passed them by. However as I grew nearer to my destination the motorcycle came out of nowhere. I was thinking at least I am not speeding and at least I am not in the carpool lane and I hope those that did go into the carpool lane after he passed caught them. Well today, I saw a C.H.P. officer pull some large SUV type of vehicle over and I was thinking that at least that is not me. I am in the library about to renew my books online only to find out that the network is down. How horrible is that? I really think that is unfair for students who take the time to bring their laptop to school to use. Yes, I mean others that do and myself as well. Now I will just finish my assignment and then find one with connection.

I hate the library! It is either my network card or the cables. I could not believe that I did not even think about checking the network connections! That is suppose to be the first thing you check. You think that I being somewhat of a veteran would know that by now. This stinks!

"Warm up and keep going. Improve on the familiar. Now you're back in your element." - Horoscope

Tired Monday morning...

It was just one of those Mondays. You just either were awake or just too tired or could have gone back to bed. I did not want to get out of bed maybe because I went to bed at about midnight. I headed off to my first class ready to be a T.A. to find out that I left my ID at home. Actually, I do not know where it was. I was freaking out because I hoped that I would run into my teacher and let her know. Class ended up being cancelled. I was lucky but then I ended up reading. I looked in the mirror and found two white hairs. I do not know where they came from (what stress) but that was not good. Five hours and a half of sleep for a Monday makes it impossible to stay awake around noon.

I am watching 7th Heaven and thinking I should be finishing Rat Race and also working on my movie review. I think I need to have a list of things to do everyday and cross them off as I get them off. It is now 10.43 p.m. and I have not done any work. Please help me! I suppose I shall finish watching Rat Race and then head to bed. I did go to bed late last night.

"Pinch pennies but don't cramp your style. You have miles to go before you sleep." Horoscope

Forgetful again...

I did my laundry and some of you know that I do not do it often. When I do, it is a couple of loads. I am about to dry my clothes when I find in my trouser (pants) pocket my library card. I forgot I put it there and I forget to check my pockets. I usually do not have anything in them so I never check. It now has a corner that is split in half sort of. The rest of the card is still in tact. Lesson learned today is checking all pockets before doing laundry.

A somewhat early start to a very long day...

I am just not in the mood to watch movies. I did watch The Importance of Being Earnest. It was good. It just made me a little home sick. I wonder if that is possible. So I watched that and Naruto. I have yet to watch those movies that I have to watch for an assignment. I did not even get an e-mail from Patrick yet so, that means he did not watch it either. I suppose I should get to it.

"That was a close call. See that if never happens again. New opportunies can wait." Horoscope

Boring Saturday...

I woke up this morning at about twenty until twelve. I then proceeded to have some snacks and then waited for my lunch to be brought home. From then on, I watched TV and I replied to a few e-mails. I checked CL as usual. I do not know I suppose I have not lost all hope in finding Mr. Right online. I guess I still believe that the internet will be the way I find Mr. Right. I doubt if I will meet him at work or on the bus. I am just shy when it comes to speaking with people. I guess now I will work on my paper that is due on Tuesday.

"Stretch the deadline. It's just this once. You have the capital and the credibility." Horoscope

Nothing interesting...

Today I did not do anything that was on my list. I just replied to e-mails and watched tv. I made myself alphabet soup. It was yummy. I enjoyed it because it was simple and because I was cold. I just needed something to warm me up. I also checked over my e-mail to see what I could delete. I also wonder why someone would say that I did not pay them when I checked my credit card statement and the history on the site itself stating that I paid. I do not know if I will get around to watching the movies and doing my homework. I also have to catch up on my reading for class. I think I will just have to take the day off from the computer. I was planning to watch Naruto but that will just have to wait.

"Families, businesses and movements start here. Take that first irrevocable step." Horoscope

A wake up worth waking up for...

I woke up this morning ready to head to school to work on a project with my partner in my film class. I brought everything into the trunk and then left the house at 6.46 a.m. according to the clock in the car. I am now finding out near the exit for 380 there seems to be a little stop and go. I cannot stand those that just decide at the last minute they want to exit and just cut 3 lanes to get off the freeway. I took my time heading off to school and I even found a good parking spot. I arrived at school at 7.39 a.m., which included parking. I arrived to find out that the gas light was on. I had no idea. It is a good thing that I filled the gas tank with two gallons yesterday otherwise I would not have enough.

I walked to school and even picked up the newspaper. I found out that there are new phones for Nokia. They will have games. I do not know if I will get one because the phone is big. My ideal phone would be tiny. I arrived and I waited for my partner. When he showed up, I did not recognize him at all. He looked like a different person than I saw on Tuesday. After the meeting with him and we had made a little bit of progress on what we had to do. I showed him what I had done with PowerPoint and pretty much, I would be using it more than he would. We ended talking about school and stuff. It was nice. I felt like I was a normal person and I can hold a decent conversation.

On the way home while my brother was parking the car (it's nice not having to drive all the time really) he was backing up and what happened was he left it in reverse and then somewhat floored it. The car went back so fast that I thought he was going to hit the car behind us. That really did scare me. I do not think I will really trust him in the car driving. He says it is safe but entertaining.

"You push just enough. You have some pull around here. They jump when you say so." Horoscope

Driving slowly and taking my time...

I am now finally just taking my time to drive to school. Well I was tired today. I bought a sandwich thinking that I could save it until I was in my art history class to eat it. I could not wait. I ate it before aerobics. I know what you are thinking. Not a smart thing either to eat before an exercise class but I did. I am the teacher's assistant after all. It did not matter. After that, I headed off to my Buddhism class. I ended up sleeping a little in class. It was so boring. In addition, before class started there was someone talking about Bath, England. I had gone and I really do want to go again but I would rather just travel. When it was art history time, I really did want to sleep. My eyes were heavy. I was even tempted to go ahead and take a nap before I started to drive.

I also drove with socks on no shoes! I know odd and strange, but hey, I did it barefoot too! I cannot stand drivers that think they can race with me.

"Solutions are painless and fair. Be firm and flexible. Don't compromise everything." Horoscope