I thought I would take a walk today. I thought why not go down to the beach for a practice run. I would change my mind so fast. I was hoping to use my brother's MP3 player to listen to but I didn't have earphones so that was out. Also when I used the ones that came with it it wasn't getting sound in the left ear so I just decided to use my CD player.
I sweep the front of the house because there were leaves from the ever annoying bush that the neighbors' don't groom. After that it was off to the beach. Instead I decided to go around the resevoir and then made one stop at my old high school. It had been a really long time since I was there and I just decided to take a picture of the markee that was put up my last year there. The trek up Qintera was horrible. I was thinking I am glad I didn't take P.E. in high school. I would have failed the class easily.
Then I went back down on 24th Avenue to head over to Walgreens. I forgot it was on 25th Aveune and ended up walking down a block. No big deal. I search high and low for the hair color that I saw online but the store doesn't carry it. Too bad for me. Then I went to buy some gummy worms.
I then walked home. It was sad seeing teenagers or semi teenager smoking. I wonder if they know they'll die sooner and the damage they're doing to their body? I then fixed the gate because it wasn't slick closing and so a little WD-40 dd the trick. I know I am a fix it person.
The best part about tonight was the "Monkey in the Middle" that went on in the 9th inning to get a double play. Then the eight runs that were scored in the first inning were perfect and just what they needed. I remember one game I attended it was my second game I think and the guy said to me watch they will need those runs for later. And sure enough he was right. It also didn't hurt that the Dodgers had lost and that Kurkow said maybe Gagne would need to pitch two innings. That I would like to see because then we could see his horrible bunting skills if he has any.
Horoscope: The hours may be grueling now, but pretty soon, you'll find it was worth the effort.
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Watching: News
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Thinking about: The walk on Monday.
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7.31.2004
REAL QUOTES FROM A REAL MORON!
"If w e don?t succeed, w e run the risk of failure." ...George W .Bush, Jr.
"Republicans understand the importance of bondage between mother and child." - Gov GWB
"Mars is essentially in the same orbit... Mars is somewhat the same distance from the Sun, which is very important. We have seen pictures where there are canals, we believe, and water. If there is
water, that means there is oxygen. If oxygen, that means we can breathe." ...Gov GW Bush, Jr., 8/11/94
"The Holocaust was an obscene period in our nation's history. I mean in this century's history. But we all lived in this century. I didn't live
in this century." GW Bush, 9/15/95
"I believe we are on an irreversible trend toward more freedom and democracy, but that could change." GWB 5/22/98
"One word sums up probably the responsibility of any Governor, and that one word is 'to be prepared'." ...Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 12/6/93
"Verbosity leads to unclear, inarticulate things." ...Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 11/30/96
"Natural gas is hemispheric. I like to call it hemispheric in nature because it is a product that we
can find in our neighborhoods."?Austin, Texas, Dec. 20, 2000
"I think we ought to raise the age at which juveniles can have a gun."
"Mr. Vice President, in all due respect, it is?I'm not sure 80 percent of the people get the death tax. I know
this: 100 percent will get it if I'm the president."
"If affirmative action means what I just described, what I'm for, then I'm for it." St. Louis, Mo., October 18, 2000
"I have made good judgments in the past. I have made good judgments in the future." ...Governor George
W .Bush, Jr.
"We're going to have the best educated American people in the world." ...Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 9/21/97
"People that are really very weird can get into sensitive positions and have a tremendous impact on history." ...Governor George W. Bush, Jr.
"I stand by all the misstatements that I?ve made." GW Bush, Jr.to Sam Donaldson
"We have a firm commitment to NATO, we are a part of NATO. We have a firm commitment
to Europe. We are a part of Europe." ...Governor George W. Bush, Jr.
"I am not part of the problem. I am a Republican" ...George W. Bush,
"A low voter turnout is an indication of fewer people going to the polls." ...Gov G W. Bush
"We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur." ...Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 9/22/97
"For NASA, space is still a high priority." ...Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 9/5/93
"Quite frankly, teachers are the only profession that teach our children." ...Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 9/18/95
"It isn?t pollution that?s harming the environment. It?s the impurities in our air and water that are doing
it." ...Gov George W .Bush, Jr.
"[It's] time for the human race to enter the solar system." George W. Bush
"Public speaking is very easy." ...Governor George W .Bush, Jr.to reporters in 10/9
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"Republicans understand the importance of bondage between mother and child." - Gov GWB
"Mars is essentially in the same orbit... Mars is somewhat the same distance from the Sun, which is very important. We have seen pictures where there are canals, we believe, and water. If there is
water, that means there is oxygen. If oxygen, that means we can breathe." ...Gov GW Bush, Jr., 8/11/94
"The Holocaust was an obscene period in our nation's history. I mean in this century's history. But we all lived in this century. I didn't live
in this century." GW Bush, 9/15/95
"I believe we are on an irreversible trend toward more freedom and democracy, but that could change." GWB 5/22/98
"One word sums up probably the responsibility of any Governor, and that one word is 'to be prepared'." ...Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 12/6/93
"Verbosity leads to unclear, inarticulate things." ...Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 11/30/96
"Natural gas is hemispheric. I like to call it hemispheric in nature because it is a product that we
can find in our neighborhoods."?Austin, Texas, Dec. 20, 2000
"I think we ought to raise the age at which juveniles can have a gun."
"Mr. Vice President, in all due respect, it is?I'm not sure 80 percent of the people get the death tax. I know
this: 100 percent will get it if I'm the president."
"If affirmative action means what I just described, what I'm for, then I'm for it." St. Louis, Mo., October 18, 2000
"I have made good judgments in the past. I have made good judgments in the future." ...Governor George
W .Bush, Jr.
"We're going to have the best educated American people in the world." ...Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 9/21/97
"People that are really very weird can get into sensitive positions and have a tremendous impact on history." ...Governor George W. Bush, Jr.
"I stand by all the misstatements that I?ve made." GW Bush, Jr.to Sam Donaldson
"We have a firm commitment to NATO, we are a part of NATO. We have a firm commitment
to Europe. We are a part of Europe." ...Governor George W. Bush, Jr.
"I am not part of the problem. I am a Republican" ...George W. Bush,
"A low voter turnout is an indication of fewer people going to the polls." ...Gov G W. Bush
"We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur." ...Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 9/22/97
"For NASA, space is still a high priority." ...Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 9/5/93
"Quite frankly, teachers are the only profession that teach our children." ...Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 9/18/95
"It isn?t pollution that?s harming the environment. It?s the impurities in our air and water that are doing
it." ...Gov George W .Bush, Jr.
"[It's] time for the human race to enter the solar system." George W. Bush
"Public speaking is very easy." ...Governor George W .Bush, Jr.to reporters in 10/9
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7.30.2004
Nice sleep...
Yup that subject says it all. Overall a pretty normal day for me. I mean I woke up and ate and then sat in front of the TV and computer. I have been job hunting and honestly there are slim pickings. The most interesting thing that happen to me today is I found out someone used my e-mail address to get Blockbuster updates. I had no idea my name is John Hamilton born 05/31/1976.
On a much sadder note, the cordless is once again dead. I think it's the cradle or something because we just put a new battery in but don't really use it to talk. I don't know what to do. The warranty is void and you have a partly useless phone. I did find out I'm an auntie again. I don't know know the name but know it's a girl.
Something funny came in the mail. My mother asked me what the urgent letter was about. I told her it wanted me to donate money to John Kerry. I said they should give me money! Hmm...why can't I ask for money? I'm the one unemployed.
Horoscope: Sometimes you accomplish more by attempting less. Cut some items from your list.
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Watching: Giant VS. Saint Louis
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On a much sadder note, the cordless is once again dead. I think it's the cradle or something because we just put a new battery in but don't really use it to talk. I don't know what to do. The warranty is void and you have a partly useless phone. I did find out I'm an auntie again. I don't know know the name but know it's a girl.
Something funny came in the mail. My mother asked me what the urgent letter was about. I told her it wanted me to donate money to John Kerry. I said they should give me money! Hmm...why can't I ask for money? I'm the one unemployed.
Horoscope: Sometimes you accomplish more by attempting less. Cut some items from your list.
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Watching: Giant VS. Saint Louis
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Thinking about:
Mood:
7.29.2004
Walking...
I had to go to the post office today to mail out a book. No problem and so I do so. I am walking down to cross 19th Avenue and Lawton, I see a car make a left turn. Now my beef is how could they not see the many signs that say "NO LEFT TURN"? The does get honked at but made the turn anyway after the light turn red. I am not a genious but if someone honks at you for blocking traffic there has to be some reason behind it right?
I head to the sushi place first for sushi and then order it. I used my 2go card and I think the magnetic stipe is deactivated so I might have to request new ones. I ordered and they said 15 minutes. I head to the post office and then even to Walgreens to check out hair color. I know I have this thing about red color hair and or purple color hair.
After spending some time at Walgreens I head to the sushi place thinking that maybe the sushi was ready for pick up. There was a little time that I had to wait for sushi. No big deal. I head on over to Sogo and check to see if they have a necklace that I am looking for or even hair clips. They are closing down the store I think. Everything in the store is 30% off. I found my hair clips and thought I might get it. But since they are going out of business I doubt anyone would rush to the store to buy it all up.
I then went to get a tapioca milk green tea. I know they use real tea because I drank tea leaves. The only down side to their tapioca is that it sticks together and at the end you have a bottm full of them. It is pretty good and better than the place that has a sign that says "The Best Tapioca in Town". I would have to give Sweet Sweet something on Iriving a 9/10 because of tea leaves otherwise it is perfect.
I walked home and took my time. It was nice just walking and taking my time although I was hungry and thirsty with only my milk tea to keep me company.
Horoscope: Before you get upset about canceled plans, consider how firm they were to begin with.
Reading:
Watching: News
Listening to:
Thinking about: sleep. need some
Mood:
I head to the sushi place first for sushi and then order it. I used my 2go card and I think the magnetic stipe is deactivated so I might have to request new ones. I ordered and they said 15 minutes. I head to the post office and then even to Walgreens to check out hair color. I know I have this thing about red color hair and or purple color hair.
After spending some time at Walgreens I head to the sushi place thinking that maybe the sushi was ready for pick up. There was a little time that I had to wait for sushi. No big deal. I head on over to Sogo and check to see if they have a necklace that I am looking for or even hair clips. They are closing down the store I think. Everything in the store is 30% off. I found my hair clips and thought I might get it. But since they are going out of business I doubt anyone would rush to the store to buy it all up.
I then went to get a tapioca milk green tea. I know they use real tea because I drank tea leaves. The only down side to their tapioca is that it sticks together and at the end you have a bottm full of them. It is pretty good and better than the place that has a sign that says "The Best Tapioca in Town". I would have to give Sweet Sweet something on Iriving a 9/10 because of tea leaves otherwise it is perfect.
I walked home and took my time. It was nice just walking and taking my time although I was hungry and thirsty with only my milk tea to keep me company.
Horoscope: Before you get upset about canceled plans, consider how firm they were to begin with.
Reading:
Watching: News
Listening to:
Thinking about: sleep. need some
Mood:
News items that are interesting...
July 27, 2004
President George W. Bush (news - web sites) rides his bike on his ranch in Crawford, Texas on July 27, 2004. Bush, for the second time in two months, took a tumble on his mountain bike while riding on his Texas ranch, a White House spokeswoman said on July 26. (The White House via Reuters - Handout)
ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS LEARN HOW TO RIDE A BIKE.
July 28, 2004
Actor William Baldwin arrives at a Louis Boston party in Boston, Wednesday, July 28, 2004. (AP Photo/Chitose Suzuki)
July 29, 2004
British-based designer Nicholas Roope demonstrates his 'Holburn Exchange' headset attached to a mobile phone, in London, July 28, 2004. The gizmo called a 'pokia' is essentially a vintage phone headset wired up to a standard mobile phone, which may or may not become the de rigeur fashion accessory of the decade. (Toby Melville/Reuters)
President George W. Bush (news - web sites) rides his bike on his ranch in Crawford, Texas on July 27, 2004. Bush, for the second time in two months, took a tumble on his mountain bike while riding on his Texas ranch, a White House spokeswoman said on July 26. (The White House via Reuters - Handout)
ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS LEARN HOW TO RIDE A BIKE.
July 28, 2004
Actor William Baldwin arrives at a Louis Boston party in Boston, Wednesday, July 28, 2004. (AP Photo/Chitose Suzuki)
July 29, 2004
British-based designer Nicholas Roope demonstrates his 'Holburn Exchange' headset attached to a mobile phone, in London, July 28, 2004. The gizmo called a 'pokia' is essentially a vintage phone headset wired up to a standard mobile phone, which may or may not become the de rigeur fashion accessory of the decade. (Toby Melville/Reuters)
Woman Arrested for Eating Candy in Subway
Thu Jul 29, 5:40 PM ET
By CANDACE SMITH, Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON - Eating en route to or while riding the subway here is a no-no. Stephanie Willett, a government employee, found that out the hard way recently. Finishing a candy bar on her way into a Metro station, she was arrested, handcuffed and detained for three hours.
Willett said she was eating a PayDay bar on an escalator descending into a station July 16 when a transit policeman warned her to finish it before entering the station. Both Willett and police agree that she nodded and put the last bit into her mouth before throwing the wrapper into a trash can.
Willett, a 45-year-old Environmental Protection Agency (news - web sites) scientist, told radio station WTOP that the officer then followed her into the station, one of several in downtown Washington.
"Don't you have some other crimes you have to take care of?" Willett said she told the officer.
Washington has been under heightened security because of the continuing threat of terrorism. And last week, police declared a citywide crime emergency over rising juvenile crime.
The transit police officer asked for Willett's identification, but Willett kept walking. She said she was then frisked and handcuffed.
"If she had stopped eating, it would have been the end of it and if she had just stopped for the issuance of a citation, she never would have been locked up," Transit Police Chief Polly Hanson said Thursday.
Metrorail has been criticized in the past for heavy-handed enforcement of the eating ban. In 2000, a police officer handcuffed a 12-year-old girl for eating a french fry on a subway platform.
In 2002, one of their officers ticketed a wheelchair-bound cerebral palsy patient for cursing when he was unable to find a working elevator to leave a station. Unflattering publicity eventually led the police to void the ticket.
Willett was the second person arrested this year for eating or drinking, Hanson said. In addition, police have issued 58 tickets and given more than 300 written warnings.
By CANDACE SMITH, Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON - Eating en route to or while riding the subway here is a no-no. Stephanie Willett, a government employee, found that out the hard way recently. Finishing a candy bar on her way into a Metro station, she was arrested, handcuffed and detained for three hours.
Willett said she was eating a PayDay bar on an escalator descending into a station July 16 when a transit policeman warned her to finish it before entering the station. Both Willett and police agree that she nodded and put the last bit into her mouth before throwing the wrapper into a trash can.
Willett, a 45-year-old Environmental Protection Agency (news - web sites) scientist, told radio station WTOP that the officer then followed her into the station, one of several in downtown Washington.
"Don't you have some other crimes you have to take care of?" Willett said she told the officer.
Washington has been under heightened security because of the continuing threat of terrorism. And last week, police declared a citywide crime emergency over rising juvenile crime.
The transit police officer asked for Willett's identification, but Willett kept walking. She said she was then frisked and handcuffed.
"If she had stopped eating, it would have been the end of it and if she had just stopped for the issuance of a citation, she never would have been locked up," Transit Police Chief Polly Hanson said Thursday.
Metrorail has been criticized in the past for heavy-handed enforcement of the eating ban. In 2000, a police officer handcuffed a 12-year-old girl for eating a french fry on a subway platform.
In 2002, one of their officers ticketed a wheelchair-bound cerebral palsy patient for cursing when he was unable to find a working elevator to leave a station. Unflattering publicity eventually led the police to void the ticket.
Willett was the second person arrested this year for eating or drinking, Hanson said. In addition, police have issued 58 tickets and given more than 300 written warnings.
15 Reasons To Hate The President
And these are only since he's been inaugurated! This guy doesn't waste any time ruining the world...
1. He cut a half a BILLION dollars from the Environmental Protection Agency' s budget. Who needs to look after the environment when there's all that oil drilling going on?
2. He approved a bill that denies financial aid to students convicted of misdemeanor drug charges (though convicted murderers are still eligible for financial aid).
3. He recently sent a delegation to the UN children' s summit to declare that the use of condoms is not a valid way to fight AIDS and that abstinence is the only solution. This is the view shared by some other countries such as Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Libya, Syria, and the Vatican. It seems that his policy of, "No child shall be left behind" has a whole new meaning.
4. He wouldn't sign the Kyoto Protocol agreement on global warming, which was ultimately signed by 178 other countries. He also told the entire European community that he would listen to their arguments, but he would not change his mind, effectively treating Europe like an 8 year old child. This may have something to do with why most of the world hates the US.
5. He rejected an international accord to enforce the 1972 treaty banning germ warfare. Of course that would mean that the US would have to stop producing biological agents too.
6. And talk about the fox watching over the hen house, he nominated former mining company executive Dan Lauriski as Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health.
7. He allocated only 3% of the amount requested by Justice Department lawyers in the governments continued litigation against tobacco companies.
8. He prohibited any financial aid from going to international family planning organizations that provide abortion counseling, referrals, or services with their own funds.
9. He provided every member of the Bin Laden family living in the U.S. a chartered plane shortly after 9/11 to fly back home to Saudi Arabia without questioning them. One of GW' s first petroleum venture was partnered with the Bin Laden family and George Sr. has been getting filthy rich selling defense contracts to the Bin Ladens. These are just some examples of the many ties the Bush family has with the Bin Ladens.
10. He officially withdrew from the 1972 Antiballistic Missile Treaty, gutting the landmark agreement-the first time in the nuclear era that the US renounced a major arms control accord.
11. Refused to join 123 nations pledged to ban the use and production of anti-personnel bombs and mines, February 2001
12. September 2001: withdrew from International Conference on Racism, bringing together 163 countries in Durban, South Africa
13. Over the past 10 years, the US prison population has more than doubled. This is mainly due to unfair three strikes laws, and harsher drug penalties. OK so maybe W. wasn' t behind this one, but the Republicans are.
14. International Plan for Cleaner Energy: G-8 group of industrial nations (US, Canada, Japan, Russia, Germany, France, Italy, UK), July 2001: the US was the only one to oppose it.
15. George replied, "Ken who?" when asked about his relationship with Kenneth Lay, the CEO of Enron, during the federal bankruptcy hearings. This was after Enron gave him their company jet to use for his presidential campaign. George and Kenny were such good friends that Ken was actually seen giving wedgies to the president in the oval office. Yet he still replied, "Ken who?"
The actual flyer can be found here.
1. He cut a half a BILLION dollars from the Environmental Protection Agency' s budget. Who needs to look after the environment when there's all that oil drilling going on?
2. He approved a bill that denies financial aid to students convicted of misdemeanor drug charges (though convicted murderers are still eligible for financial aid).
3. He recently sent a delegation to the UN children' s summit to declare that the use of condoms is not a valid way to fight AIDS and that abstinence is the only solution. This is the view shared by some other countries such as Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Libya, Syria, and the Vatican. It seems that his policy of, "No child shall be left behind" has a whole new meaning.
4. He wouldn't sign the Kyoto Protocol agreement on global warming, which was ultimately signed by 178 other countries. He also told the entire European community that he would listen to their arguments, but he would not change his mind, effectively treating Europe like an 8 year old child. This may have something to do with why most of the world hates the US.
5. He rejected an international accord to enforce the 1972 treaty banning germ warfare. Of course that would mean that the US would have to stop producing biological agents too.
6. And talk about the fox watching over the hen house, he nominated former mining company executive Dan Lauriski as Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health.
7. He allocated only 3% of the amount requested by Justice Department lawyers in the governments continued litigation against tobacco companies.
8. He prohibited any financial aid from going to international family planning organizations that provide abortion counseling, referrals, or services with their own funds.
9. He provided every member of the Bin Laden family living in the U.S. a chartered plane shortly after 9/11 to fly back home to Saudi Arabia without questioning them. One of GW' s first petroleum venture was partnered with the Bin Laden family and George Sr. has been getting filthy rich selling defense contracts to the Bin Ladens. These are just some examples of the many ties the Bush family has with the Bin Ladens.
10. He officially withdrew from the 1972 Antiballistic Missile Treaty, gutting the landmark agreement-the first time in the nuclear era that the US renounced a major arms control accord.
11. Refused to join 123 nations pledged to ban the use and production of anti-personnel bombs and mines, February 2001
12. September 2001: withdrew from International Conference on Racism, bringing together 163 countries in Durban, South Africa
13. Over the past 10 years, the US prison population has more than doubled. This is mainly due to unfair three strikes laws, and harsher drug penalties. OK so maybe W. wasn' t behind this one, but the Republicans are.
14. International Plan for Cleaner Energy: G-8 group of industrial nations (US, Canada, Japan, Russia, Germany, France, Italy, UK), July 2001: the US was the only one to oppose it.
15. George replied, "Ken who?" when asked about his relationship with Kenneth Lay, the CEO of Enron, during the federal bankruptcy hearings. This was after Enron gave him their company jet to use for his presidential campaign. George and Kenny were such good friends that Ken was actually seen giving wedgies to the president in the oval office. Yet he still replied, "Ken who?"
The actual flyer can be found here.
7.28.2004
News items that are interesting...
July 7, 2004
Can't you just leave me alone and let me sleep? Please?
Ling Ling, Japan's perennially unlucky giant panda, has once again failed to father an offspring -- even with the help of science. Keepers at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo said on July 7, 2004 that attempts to artificially impregnate a female panda on loan from Mexico had failed, ending months of anxious speculation. Ling Ling is shown in his enclosure at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo February 25. (Toshiyuki Aizawa/Reuters)
July 22, 2004
A Barbary ape and her young. Newly-released files revealed a 1944 memo by Winston Churchill concerning the Barbary Ape population on Gibraltar(AFP/DPA/File)
July 23, 2004
The Hope Diamond at 45.5 carat had so far been considered th4 biggest diamond ever found. A young miner in the west African state of Guinea discovered a near-flawless 182 carat diamond(AFP/File/Paul Richards)
July 27, 2004
A giant panda cub rests at a panda park in the outskirt of Chengdu, capital of China's southwestern Sichuan province, July 27, 2004. China's giant pandas are rebounding from the brink of extinction, thanks to an improved and expanded habitat, but they are not out of the woods yet, forestry officials said in June. The first comprehensive Chinese study of the mammal since 1988 showed that more than 1,590 giant pandas now roam China's forests, and another 161 pandas have been raised in captivity. REUTERS/Bobby Yip
July 28, 2004
The Richardson ground squirrel uses ultrasonic frequencies to provide a warning to fellow members of its group, the first time an animal has been found to use high-frequency sound this way.(AFP/File/Paul Richards)
Can't you just leave me alone and let me sleep? Please?
Ling Ling, Japan's perennially unlucky giant panda, has once again failed to father an offspring -- even with the help of science. Keepers at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo said on July 7, 2004 that attempts to artificially impregnate a female panda on loan from Mexico had failed, ending months of anxious speculation. Ling Ling is shown in his enclosure at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo February 25. (Toshiyuki Aizawa/Reuters)
July 22, 2004
A Barbary ape and her young. Newly-released files revealed a 1944 memo by Winston Churchill concerning the Barbary Ape population on Gibraltar(AFP/DPA/File)
July 23, 2004
The Hope Diamond at 45.5 carat had so far been considered th4 biggest diamond ever found. A young miner in the west African state of Guinea discovered a near-flawless 182 carat diamond(AFP/File/Paul Richards)
July 27, 2004
A giant panda cub rests at a panda park in the outskirt of Chengdu, capital of China's southwestern Sichuan province, July 27, 2004. China's giant pandas are rebounding from the brink of extinction, thanks to an improved and expanded habitat, but they are not out of the woods yet, forestry officials said in June. The first comprehensive Chinese study of the mammal since 1988 showed that more than 1,590 giant pandas now roam China's forests, and another 161 pandas have been raised in captivity. REUTERS/Bobby Yip
July 28, 2004
The Richardson ground squirrel uses ultrasonic frequencies to provide a warning to fellow members of its group, the first time an animal has been found to use high-frequency sound this way.(AFP/File/Paul Richards)
Nice sleep...
I might have had the oddest sleep but it was wonderful. I went to sleep somewhat early and then woke up for a bathroom break and then it was back to bed. I slept until two in the afternoon. It was wonderful. I did start to job search again but I am not trying to be picky but jobs are scarce.
I got a sale today for a book so I am headed to the post office tomorrow. Tapioca time too. I might hit up Taco Bell too. Miss burritos and what not. Pretty much had an easy day and meant to do laundry but since it is 10.45 p.m. I should not wash. Tomorrow I must. Clean clothes is running low and a few items have to be laundered.
Horoscope: Before you get upset about canceled plans, consider how firm they were to begin with.
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Watching:
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Thinking about: exercise
Mood: tired
I got a sale today for a book so I am headed to the post office tomorrow. Tapioca time too. I might hit up Taco Bell too. Miss burritos and what not. Pretty much had an easy day and meant to do laundry but since it is 10.45 p.m. I should not wash. Tomorrow I must. Clean clothes is running low and a few items have to be laundered.
Horoscope: Before you get upset about canceled plans, consider how firm they were to begin with.
Reading:
Watching:
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Thinking about: exercise
Mood: tired
7.27.2004
6.5 hours of white painting...
As you all know I have been painting someone's apartment. It took so long to get it done today. If I had put tape on the floor then I could have painted a lot faster. Big mistake until the end when I could not take it anymore. I was done and had paint all over me. At least I got everything done. The most shocking thing was that I woke up before the alarm went off this morning.
I was painting the largest window and what do I see? The most ugliest looking spider in the world! I nearly fell out of the apartment and onto the street. It was nasty! It was the size of a quarter. That really freshet me out afterwards. I just prayed it did not get anywhere near me.
I finally finished and was so tired that I only went to the post office to mail the books that people bought. I then went to buy a tapioca drink because I was hungry and thirsty. I was going to walk home but since I was so tired I just decided to do a partial walk and then the bus came and I took it. While at the bus stop I saw a BMW Z4. I was in aww. I had never seen one so close. It was black and perfect. I loved it. Too bad I can't drive stick.
Queer Eye was great. It was so moving and even Jai cried. All great tips and I wonder if my cousin paid attention or even saw it. Great ideas Ted! I have to see the beginning of it since I was watching a superb baseball game.
Horoscope: You'll have an exaggeratedly pessimistic view of things and tend to see problems where they are not; it is an absolute necessity to practice yoga or a similar discipline in order to recover a more serene state of mind. Risk of insomnia: Before going to bed, drink a hot infusion of verbena, chamomile or lime. Discussions and disagreements on certain fundamental questions will risk perturbing your family life. (For all monkeys.)
Reading:
Watching: Queer Eye for the Straight Guy
Listening to:
Thinking about: Exercise to keep fit. (Like that's going to happen.)
Mood: Tired
I was painting the largest window and what do I see? The most ugliest looking spider in the world! I nearly fell out of the apartment and onto the street. It was nasty! It was the size of a quarter. That really freshet me out afterwards. I just prayed it did not get anywhere near me.
I finally finished and was so tired that I only went to the post office to mail the books that people bought. I then went to buy a tapioca drink because I was hungry and thirsty. I was going to walk home but since I was so tired I just decided to do a partial walk and then the bus came and I took it. While at the bus stop I saw a BMW Z4. I was in aww. I had never seen one so close. It was black and perfect. I loved it. Too bad I can't drive stick.
Queer Eye was great. It was so moving and even Jai cried. All great tips and I wonder if my cousin paid attention or even saw it. Great ideas Ted! I have to see the beginning of it since I was watching a superb baseball game.
Horoscope: You'll have an exaggeratedly pessimistic view of things and tend to see problems where they are not; it is an absolute necessity to practice yoga or a similar discipline in order to recover a more serene state of mind. Risk of insomnia: Before going to bed, drink a hot infusion of verbena, chamomile or lime. Discussions and disagreements on certain fundamental questions will risk perturbing your family life. (For all monkeys.)
Reading:
Watching: Queer Eye for the Straight Guy
Listening to:
Thinking about: Exercise to keep fit. (Like that's going to happen.)
Mood: Tired
7.26.2004
The phone call that changed my plans...
Tomorrow I was going to go check for jobs at the unemployment office. Instead I now get to finish painting. I still have to do a little more but the painting should not take me more than a couple of hours. I have to fix up a few items and then be done with it. I have to touch up a few spots with paint first since the old layers came off and if you want it to look pretty you have to paint it first.
Well then I plan to go to the post office and then walk home with a lighter backpack. I am going to sell two books and then get a tapioca and enjoy the rest of the day. I might even head over to the park I like so much to just check out the view.
I should bring a note pad up there and just sit and sketch or just sit and write. Yeah I like that idea. Just go to my own little space to just relax. Sounds like a plan to me. If only I could put the milk tea tapioca into my water bottle then just sip it while on the hill with a perfect view it would make my day.
Horoscope: Surround yourself with those who make you happy and those who are willing to support you every step of the way.
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Watching:
Listening to:
Thinking about: Painting and that'll be the end of it.
Mood: insane and lonely as well as sad
Well then I plan to go to the post office and then walk home with a lighter backpack. I am going to sell two books and then get a tapioca and enjoy the rest of the day. I might even head over to the park I like so much to just check out the view.
I should bring a note pad up there and just sit and sketch or just sit and write. Yeah I like that idea. Just go to my own little space to just relax. Sounds like a plan to me. If only I could put the milk tea tapioca into my water bottle then just sip it while on the hill with a perfect view it would make my day.
Horoscope: Surround yourself with those who make you happy and those who are willing to support you every step of the way.
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Watching:
Listening to:
Thinking about: Painting and that'll be the end of it.
Mood: insane and lonely as well as sad
I think I am losing sleep...
I woke up today an hour later than I did yesterday. The only thing is that today was different. How was it different? There was a phone call. The phone call woke me up. I should care but I am tired. After a "village" came through the house yesterday I cannot expect to go back to my regular sleeping habits.
Tomorrow I am heading to the unemployment office (I know it is a little ironic I would head there where there is the internet) and to the post office to mail books. Now if others would just be kind enough to purchase everything by October 14, 2004 when Half.com closes I would be ecstatic. I know shameless plug. ID is starbug777.
Horoscope: Don't make a big decision alone. Get a committee together and talk it over.
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Thinking about: sleep
Mood: drained
Tomorrow I am heading to the unemployment office (I know it is a little ironic I would head there where there is the internet) and to the post office to mail books. Now if others would just be kind enough to purchase everything by October 14, 2004 when Half.com closes I would be ecstatic. I know shameless plug. ID is starbug777.
Horoscope: Don't make a big decision alone. Get a committee together and talk it over.
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Watching:
Listening to:
Thinking about: sleep
Mood: drained
Fahrenheit 9/11
This movie was powerful. You see how those that think the war is good but then realize that it is not good when their own child dies. It also depicts how Bush lied to the people about the WMD when there were none. It was just his way of making money and profiting from being there. I urge people to see this movie and to find out the truth behind this war that is going on. It has been a year and yet many have died on a lie about WMD.
Bush did not even do something right after he found out that America was under attack. He treats us the way we perceive him. Americans are like dogs and with all the lies about how we will be or are under attack is pointless. All the cuts for the military personal who have served for our country to defend it so that it may stay free should get less pay and doing this while risking their lives? That is wrong.
The movie said how one family who lost a son did get his last pay check but was docked 5 days for not working. The reason was because he was dead. That is just the craziest thing I have heard. A dead person is docked 5 days of work pay because they did not work because they were dead. Is there no justice for a family who needed that money to live off of for the week or month that it was suppose to be used for?
Be informed of how the government works. However, when it goes down to the point of will congressmen have their children sign up for war the answer is no. Will they even talk about it or care that other parents lose children? No. Would Bush give up one of his daughters for the war effort? No. Enough said.
Bush did not even do something right after he found out that America was under attack. He treats us the way we perceive him. Americans are like dogs and with all the lies about how we will be or are under attack is pointless. All the cuts for the military personal who have served for our country to defend it so that it may stay free should get less pay and doing this while risking their lives? That is wrong.
The movie said how one family who lost a son did get his last pay check but was docked 5 days for not working. The reason was because he was dead. That is just the craziest thing I have heard. A dead person is docked 5 days of work pay because they did not work because they were dead. Is there no justice for a family who needed that money to live off of for the week or month that it was suppose to be used for?
Be informed of how the government works. However, when it goes down to the point of will congressmen have their children sign up for war the answer is no. Will they even talk about it or care that other parents lose children? No. Would Bush give up one of his daughters for the war effort? No. Enough said.
7.25.2004
Just A Girl - No Doubt
Take this pink ribbon off my eyes
I'm exposed
And it's no big surprise
Don't you think I know
Exactly where I stand
This world is forcing me
To hold your hand
'Cause I'm just a girl, little ol' me
Don't let me out of your sight
I'm just a girl, all pretty and petite
So don't let me have any rights
Oh... I've had it up to here!
The moment that I step outside
So many reasons
For me to run and hide
I can't do the little things
I hold so dear
'Cause it's all those little things
That I fear
'Cause I'm just a girl,
I'd rather not be
'Cause they won't let me drive
Late at night
I'm just a girl,
Guess I'm some kind of freak
'Cause they all sit and stare
With their eyes
I'm just a girl,
Take a good look at me
Just your typical prototype
Oh... I've had it up to here!
Oh... am I making myself clear?
I'm just a girl
I'm just a girl in the world...
That's all that you'll let me be!
I'm just a girl, living in captivity
Your rule of thumb
Makes me worry some
I'm just a girl, what's my destiny?
What I've succumbed to
Is making me numb
I'm just a girl, my apologies
What I've become is so burdensome
I'm just a girl, lucky me
Twiddle-dum there's no comparison
Oh... I've had it up to!
Oh... I've had it up to!
Oh... I've had it up to here.
I'm exposed
And it's no big surprise
Don't you think I know
Exactly where I stand
This world is forcing me
To hold your hand
'Cause I'm just a girl, little ol' me
Don't let me out of your sight
I'm just a girl, all pretty and petite
So don't let me have any rights
Oh... I've had it up to here!
The moment that I step outside
So many reasons
For me to run and hide
I can't do the little things
I hold so dear
'Cause it's all those little things
That I fear
'Cause I'm just a girl,
I'd rather not be
'Cause they won't let me drive
Late at night
I'm just a girl,
Guess I'm some kind of freak
'Cause they all sit and stare
With their eyes
I'm just a girl,
Take a good look at me
Just your typical prototype
Oh... I've had it up to here!
Oh... am I making myself clear?
I'm just a girl
I'm just a girl in the world...
That's all that you'll let me be!
I'm just a girl, living in captivity
Your rule of thumb
Makes me worry some
I'm just a girl, what's my destiny?
What I've succumbed to
Is making me numb
I'm just a girl, my apologies
What I've become is so burdensome
I'm just a girl, lucky me
Twiddle-dum there's no comparison
Oh... I've had it up to!
Oh... I've had it up to!
Oh... I've had it up to here.
How many people does it take to wake me up...
The answer is a village. A village woke me up. They had to be in my house for a whole hour. I was not too pleased about it. At least I kept them out of my room. They saw everything and even filmed everything. I think they ever filemed the bathroom. That is just too scary and odd.
The "village" of people are relatives that I have never seen or met. Maybe one of them but mostly not. They got on a plane and flew 16 hours or something to San Francisco. I could be wrong on the hours but it has to be close to it. Well the once and only time I will see everyone is during dinner.
Horoscope: No one is going to force you to take this risk. But the rewards will be worth it.
Reading:
Watching:
Listening to:
Thinking about: sleep, lovely sleep.
Mood: tired
The "village" of people are relatives that I have never seen or met. Maybe one of them but mostly not. They got on a plane and flew 16 hours or something to San Francisco. I could be wrong on the hours but it has to be close to it. Well the once and only time I will see everyone is during dinner.
Horoscope: No one is going to force you to take this risk. But the rewards will be worth it.
Reading:
Watching:
Listening to:
Thinking about: sleep, lovely sleep.
Mood: tired
Everytime - Britney Spears
Notice me
Take my hand
Why are we
Strangers when
Our love is strong
Why carry on without me?
Everytime I try to fly
I fall without my wings
I feel so small
I guess I need you baby
And everytime I see you in my dreams
I see your face, it's haunting me
I guess I need you baby
I make believe
That you are here
It's the only way
I see clear
What have I done
You seem to move on easy
And everytime I try to fly
I fall without my wings
I feel so small
I guess I need you baby
And everytime I see you in my dreams
I see your face, you're haunting me
I guess I need you baby
I may have made it rain
Please forgive me
My weakness caused you pain
And this song is my sorry
Ohhhh
At night I pray
That soon your face
Will fade away
And everytime I try to fly
I fall without my wings
I feel so small
I guess I need you baby
And everytime I see you in my dreams
I see your face, you're haunting me
I guess I need you baby
Take my hand
Why are we
Strangers when
Our love is strong
Why carry on without me?
Everytime I try to fly
I fall without my wings
I feel so small
I guess I need you baby
And everytime I see you in my dreams
I see your face, it's haunting me
I guess I need you baby
I make believe
That you are here
It's the only way
I see clear
What have I done
You seem to move on easy
And everytime I try to fly
I fall without my wings
I feel so small
I guess I need you baby
And everytime I see you in my dreams
I see your face, you're haunting me
I guess I need you baby
I may have made it rain
Please forgive me
My weakness caused you pain
And this song is my sorry
Ohhhh
At night I pray
That soon your face
Will fade away
And everytime I try to fly
I fall without my wings
I feel so small
I guess I need you baby
And everytime I see you in my dreams
I see your face, you're haunting me
I guess I need you baby
7.24.2004
I am tired of cleaning...
Who would have thought that I would be tired of cleaning? I am usually so good about things like this. However, this time I am not liking cleaning. If it is just to maintain the house then it is fine, but it is literally to have it clean. My desk in my room is a pigsty and I still have to finish up the bathroom.
When will this madness end? I hope that I am sleeping when then come over. The odds of that are against me. I guess it is good that no one is talking to me but that also makes life a little more sad. Sadness is an emotion but also a feeling.
I have to finish cleaning up the house and then just go to bed early. I am tired. An early for me is rare and unusual. It's if the world has gone mad or something. Better take a shower to be refreshed and start all over agian.
Horoscope: Tread carefully around your boss, especially in negotiations. Strategies.
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Watching:
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Thinking about: cleaning
Mood: tired and worn out
When will this madness end? I hope that I am sleeping when then come over. The odds of that are against me. I guess it is good that no one is talking to me but that also makes life a little more sad. Sadness is an emotion but also a feeling.
I have to finish cleaning up the house and then just go to bed early. I am tired. An early for me is rare and unusual. It's if the world has gone mad or something. Better take a shower to be refreshed and start all over agian.
Horoscope: Tread carefully around your boss, especially in negotiations. Strategies.
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Watching:
Listening to:
Thinking about: cleaning
Mood: tired and worn out
7.23.2004
A nice sleep, but missing something...
Although I was able to sleep until 1.30 p.m. in the afternoon. That is consider great for me. No one disturbed me and the only problem I had was waking up sore. I have no idea how that happened, but my left shoulder area is.
I did end up cleaning the house and still have more to clean. I have to clean up my room which needs to be vacuumed again even though I did that already. I think I have another load of laundry to do as well.
I have to clean the bathroom still and maybe dust the numerous Star Wars figures in the guest room. Tomorrow will be more of the same stuff I did today. Cleaning and being creative where things should be hidden.
Horoscope: Whatever it is that's impeding your progress is only a temporary glitch.
Reading:
Watching: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Listening to:
Thinking about: cleaning the house again
Mood:
I did end up cleaning the house and still have more to clean. I have to clean up my room which needs to be vacuumed again even though I did that already. I think I have another load of laundry to do as well.
I have to clean the bathroom still and maybe dust the numerous Star Wars figures in the guest room. Tomorrow will be more of the same stuff I did today. Cleaning and being creative where things should be hidden.
Horoscope: Whatever it is that's impeding your progress is only a temporary glitch.
Reading:
Watching: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Listening to:
Thinking about: cleaning the house again
Mood:
7.22.2004
I Turn To You - Christina Aguilera
When I'm lost in the rain,
In your eyes I know I'll find the light
To light my way.
And when I'm scared,
And losing ground,
When my world is going crazy,
You can turn it all around.
And when I'm down you're there
- pushing me to the top.
You're always there,
giving me all you've got.
For a shield from the storm,
For a friend, for a love
to keep me safe and warm
I turn to you.
For the strength to be strong,
For the will to carry on
For everything you do,
for everything that's true
I turn to you.
When I lose the will to win,
I just reach for you and
I can reach the sky again.
I can do anything
'Cause your love is so amazing,
'Cause your love inspires me.
And when I need a friend,
You're always on my side
Giving me faith
taking me through the night
For a shield from the storm,
For a friend, for a love
to keep me safe and warm
I turn to you.
For the strength to be strong,
For the will to carry on
For everything you do,
for everything that's true
I turn to you.
For the arms to be my shelter
through all the rain,
For truth that will never change,
For someone to lean on,
For a heart I can rely on through anything,
For that one who I can run to...
For a shield from the storm,
For a friend, for a love
to keep me safe and warm
I turn to you
For the strength to be strong,
For the will to carry on
For everything you do,
for everything that's true
I turn to you.
For a shield from the storm,
For a friend, for a love
to keep me safe and warm
I turn to you.
For the strength to be strong,
For the will to carry on
For everything you do,
for everything that's true
I turn to you.
I turn to you...
In your eyes I know I'll find the light
To light my way.
And when I'm scared,
And losing ground,
When my world is going crazy,
You can turn it all around.
And when I'm down you're there
- pushing me to the top.
You're always there,
giving me all you've got.
For a shield from the storm,
For a friend, for a love
to keep me safe and warm
I turn to you.
For the strength to be strong,
For the will to carry on
For everything you do,
for everything that's true
I turn to you.
When I lose the will to win,
I just reach for you and
I can reach the sky again.
I can do anything
'Cause your love is so amazing,
'Cause your love inspires me.
And when I need a friend,
You're always on my side
Giving me faith
taking me through the night
For a shield from the storm,
For a friend, for a love
to keep me safe and warm
I turn to you.
For the strength to be strong,
For the will to carry on
For everything you do,
for everything that's true
I turn to you.
For the arms to be my shelter
through all the rain,
For truth that will never change,
For someone to lean on,
For a heart I can rely on through anything,
For that one who I can run to...
For a shield from the storm,
For a friend, for a love
to keep me safe and warm
I turn to you
For the strength to be strong,
For the will to carry on
For everything you do,
for everything that's true
I turn to you.
For a shield from the storm,
For a friend, for a love
to keep me safe and warm
I turn to you.
For the strength to be strong,
For the will to carry on
For everything you do,
for everything that's true
I turn to you.
I turn to you...
I despise the neighbors...
I thought that going to sleep before 2.00 a.m. was a good thing. I was sadly mistaken because I was awoken by a leaf blower. I just wonder how they the neighbors could hire people to take care of the backyard and not trim the bush on the side of the house.
I missed burritos. Veggie burritos are the best. With the salsa and the orange sauce is the best. I am stuffed and it was good grub. I am still waiting for my DVD that I bought last week. It's been a week already and I wish I had it so I could watch it. I have it on my computer, but sometimes you just want to see it on the TV at home. I guess I shall do a load of laundry and also clean the house. There are a few phone calls I have to make to cancel a few things and also to activate a few others.
I am going to either need to sleep earlier or to just give up on staying up late. I just received my payment for painting and I might have to go back and paint the stuff I did not paint. I still have paint on me and if I go back for more I do not even want to know the results.
Horoscope: Sure, you should listen to all points of view. That doesn't mean you have to agree!
Reading:
Watching:
Listening to:
Thinking about: Fahrenheit 9/11
Mood: Tired because of neighbors
I missed burritos. Veggie burritos are the best. With the salsa and the orange sauce is the best. I am stuffed and it was good grub. I am still waiting for my DVD that I bought last week. It's been a week already and I wish I had it so I could watch it. I have it on my computer, but sometimes you just want to see it on the TV at home. I guess I shall do a load of laundry and also clean the house. There are a few phone calls I have to make to cancel a few things and also to activate a few others.
I am going to either need to sleep earlier or to just give up on staying up late. I just received my payment for painting and I might have to go back and paint the stuff I did not paint. I still have paint on me and if I go back for more I do not even want to know the results.
Horoscope: Sure, you should listen to all points of view. That doesn't mean you have to agree!
Reading:
Watching:
Listening to:
Thinking about: Fahrenheit 9/11
Mood: Tired because of neighbors
7.21.2004
I have a diploma!
I arrived on time to the appointment and was even early. I thought the sooner I could get it over with the sooner I could go home. The day was hot and my tasks were many with a lot of walking. I went to meet with my graduation evaluator and she was pretty cool. She said that even though I have a D in my elective it should not affect my Then she asked me if I wanted now or in the mail. Instead of waiting for it in the mail I decided to received it today. I was so happy! It made it official to be a graduate.
I remembered that my brother told me that Beethoven's hair was at my school. I thought why not go and look for it. It would be my last time at the library unless I had a reason to go. It was neat seeing a lock of Beethoven's hair. I had no idea there was a lock of his hair at my school. There were also pianos that were old in the center as well. Here is a picture of the lock of hair.
The history of the hair:
The original provenance of the lock of hair is clear from an inscription written on the back of the frame of the locket: "This hair was cut off of Beethoven's corpse by my father, Dr. Ferdinand v. Hiller, on the day after Ludwig van Beethoven's death, that is, on 27 March 1827, and was given to me as a birthday present in Cologne on May 1, 1883. Paul Hiller [English translation]." Ferdinand Hiller was a German conductor and teacher who traveled to Vienna in 1827 at the age of fifteen to visit the dying Beethoven on his death bed. Hiller later wrote down details of two of his visits (March 13 and 20), including the fact that during the March 20 visit Beethoven whispered "I rather think I shall soon be setting out on the upward journey." The lock of hair stayed in the Hiller family until sometime in the 20th century. It next surfaced in 1943 when it was given to a Danish doctor named Kay Alexander Fremming as payment for providing medical treatment for Jews trying to escape from the Nazis. The lock of hair stayed in the Fremming family until it was sold at auction at Sotheby's in December 1994.
I did go to Fantasia and had a black tea with pearls. It was good. The tapioca was chewy and sweet. Probably the last time I will be drinking it from there. I doubt I will have a chance to go back. It was good that I had a friend in the car so that I could use the carpool lane but it really did not make a difference. Well I think I might have an early night because I had a semi early day. I kept waking up every two hours since about 8.00 a.m.
Horoscope: Hike up this mountain, but make sure you're prepared. Bring plenty of water.
Reading:
Watching: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Listening to:
Thinking about: Job
Mood: tired
Article of the day: Dog Runs For City Job
I remembered that my brother told me that Beethoven's hair was at my school. I thought why not go and look for it. It would be my last time at the library unless I had a reason to go. It was neat seeing a lock of Beethoven's hair. I had no idea there was a lock of his hair at my school. There were also pianos that were old in the center as well. Here is a picture of the lock of hair.
The history of the hair:
The original provenance of the lock of hair is clear from an inscription written on the back of the frame of the locket: "This hair was cut off of Beethoven's corpse by my father, Dr. Ferdinand v. Hiller, on the day after Ludwig van Beethoven's death, that is, on 27 March 1827, and was given to me as a birthday present in Cologne on May 1, 1883. Paul Hiller [English translation]." Ferdinand Hiller was a German conductor and teacher who traveled to Vienna in 1827 at the age of fifteen to visit the dying Beethoven on his death bed. Hiller later wrote down details of two of his visits (March 13 and 20), including the fact that during the March 20 visit Beethoven whispered "I rather think I shall soon be setting out on the upward journey." The lock of hair stayed in the Hiller family until sometime in the 20th century. It next surfaced in 1943 when it was given to a Danish doctor named Kay Alexander Fremming as payment for providing medical treatment for Jews trying to escape from the Nazis. The lock of hair stayed in the Fremming family until it was sold at auction at Sotheby's in December 1994.
I did go to Fantasia and had a black tea with pearls. It was good. The tapioca was chewy and sweet. Probably the last time I will be drinking it from there. I doubt I will have a chance to go back. It was good that I had a friend in the car so that I could use the carpool lane but it really did not make a difference. Well I think I might have an early night because I had a semi early day. I kept waking up every two hours since about 8.00 a.m.
Horoscope: Hike up this mountain, but make sure you're prepared. Bring plenty of water.
Reading:
Watching: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Listening to:
Thinking about: Job
Mood: tired
Article of the day: Dog Runs For City Job
7.20.2004
The History of Bubble Tea
It may not be too much of a stretch to say bubble tea has taken the tea world by storm.
Bubble tea as a beverage is bold, daring, bordering almost on the blasphemous - when seen in the light of the history of tea.
Dukes and Duchesses of York, porcelain tea cups, proper English accents: we have been brought up on these images of tea and they have resided in our popular imagination. Imagine now the Queen of England sipping tapioca pearls through a Fat Straw from her porcelain cup. The image is jarring, unusual, and the effect is too surreal. After all, what can we expect when we picture the Queen sipping a beverage that has for one of its names a female body part (boba)? Tracing the steps on the road to bubble tea, however, we see the history of tea coming full circle. Bubble tea brings the disparate strands of tea's history together, and bubble tea takes us on a journey from historical China, then to Europe, then to the United States, and then finally back to modern Taiwan.
First comes the tea. . .
Chinese legend has it that tea was "invented" in 2737 B.C. when the legendary Emperor Shen-nung drank water that had been infused with the flavour and aroma of a Camellia sinensis leaf. Camellia sinensis is a plant native to certain parts of China. All true teas are brewed from varieties of Camellia sinensis leaves -- even the tea we use for bubble or boba teas. The Emperor believed in boiling water as a hygienic and preventative measure, and while he was boiling water in his garden one day, unbeknownst to him, a leaf from a nearby plant fell into his pot. He drank the water and was pleasantly surprised at the effects of the beverage, at once stimulating the mind and calming the nerves.
TEA . . . = Bubble Tea
The practice of drinking tea was born: we are one step closer to bubble or boba tea.
Next comes the milk. . .
There are purists who will tell you that tea should never be drunk with milk, but the practice of adding milk to tea nevertheless remains prevalent today. In 1680, Marquise Marie de Rabutin-Chantal was reputed to have added milk to her tea, probably as protection for her delicate porcelain cups. Hot tea when poured too quickly will cause the porcelain cups to crack. No to cracks and yes to a delicious beverage, milk tea.
TEA . . . TEA + MILK . . . = Bubble Tea
We are another step closer to bubble or boba tea.
Next comes the ice. . .
We do not know whether in the course of two thousand years tea was always drunk hot without fail -- chances are a lukewarm cup of tea slipped through once in a while -- but the first recorded incident of adding ice to tea can be traced back to 1904, at the St. Louis World's Fair. Unable to sell his tea because of the prevailing hot weather, Richard Blechynden hit on an inspired marketing idea: pouring tea over ice. The practice of drinking iced tea was born, and in the United States, almost 90% of the tea drunk is still in the form of iced tea.
TEA . . . TEA+MILK . . . TEA + MILK + ICE . . . = Bubble Tea
Iced tea brings us another step to bubble or boba tea.
Next comes the tapioca pearls. . .
Tapioca pearls are made mostly from tapioca starch. Tapioca starch is starch from tapioca or bitter-cassava plant, sometimes called manioca or yuca in some parts of the world. The bitter-cassava plant is native to South America and was introduced into Asia sometime during the 19th century where it was quickly adopted as a staple food in many different cultures. The bitter-cassava plant -- and the starch it produces -- has been an all-purpose, all around useful plant.
To form the black tapioca pearls for bubble tea, the tapioca starch is heated with water and caramel to a thick paste, which is then run through moist sieves to form pellets of different sizes. In 1983, Liu Han-Chieh was said to have introduced Taiwan to tapioca pearls.
TEA . . . TEA+MILK . . . TEA+MILK+ICE . . . TEA + MILK + ICE + PEARLS . . .
Enter the Cocktail Shaker Cup:
SHAKE SHAKE SHAKE
A new kind of beverage was thus born -- BUBBLE TEA.
We do not know where bubble tea will take us next. Some commentators have dubbed bubble tea the "Chinese cola" or the "McChildren's drink of the decade" (quoted in Jacqueline Newman's article, "Bubble Tea", Flavor and Fortune (1999:6(4)). It remains to be seen whether bubble tea will be as widespread a phenomenon as Coke or McDonald's. We at Asia Foods definitely believe that bubble tea has great potential to be as popular and we invite you to write the next chapters of the history of bubble tea with us.
Bubble tea as a beverage is bold, daring, bordering almost on the blasphemous - when seen in the light of the history of tea.
Dukes and Duchesses of York, porcelain tea cups, proper English accents: we have been brought up on these images of tea and they have resided in our popular imagination. Imagine now the Queen of England sipping tapioca pearls through a Fat Straw from her porcelain cup. The image is jarring, unusual, and the effect is too surreal. After all, what can we expect when we picture the Queen sipping a beverage that has for one of its names a female body part (boba)? Tracing the steps on the road to bubble tea, however, we see the history of tea coming full circle. Bubble tea brings the disparate strands of tea's history together, and bubble tea takes us on a journey from historical China, then to Europe, then to the United States, and then finally back to modern Taiwan.
First comes the tea. . .
Chinese legend has it that tea was "invented" in 2737 B.C. when the legendary Emperor Shen-nung drank water that had been infused with the flavour and aroma of a Camellia sinensis leaf. Camellia sinensis is a plant native to certain parts of China. All true teas are brewed from varieties of Camellia sinensis leaves -- even the tea we use for bubble or boba teas. The Emperor believed in boiling water as a hygienic and preventative measure, and while he was boiling water in his garden one day, unbeknownst to him, a leaf from a nearby plant fell into his pot. He drank the water and was pleasantly surprised at the effects of the beverage, at once stimulating the mind and calming the nerves.
TEA . . . = Bubble Tea
The practice of drinking tea was born: we are one step closer to bubble or boba tea.
Next comes the milk. . .
There are purists who will tell you that tea should never be drunk with milk, but the practice of adding milk to tea nevertheless remains prevalent today. In 1680, Marquise Marie de Rabutin-Chantal was reputed to have added milk to her tea, probably as protection for her delicate porcelain cups. Hot tea when poured too quickly will cause the porcelain cups to crack. No to cracks and yes to a delicious beverage, milk tea.
TEA . . . TEA + MILK . . . = Bubble Tea
We are another step closer to bubble or boba tea.
Next comes the ice. . .
We do not know whether in the course of two thousand years tea was always drunk hot without fail -- chances are a lukewarm cup of tea slipped through once in a while -- but the first recorded incident of adding ice to tea can be traced back to 1904, at the St. Louis World's Fair. Unable to sell his tea because of the prevailing hot weather, Richard Blechynden hit on an inspired marketing idea: pouring tea over ice. The practice of drinking iced tea was born, and in the United States, almost 90% of the tea drunk is still in the form of iced tea.
TEA . . . TEA+MILK . . . TEA + MILK + ICE . . . = Bubble Tea
Iced tea brings us another step to bubble or boba tea.
Next comes the tapioca pearls. . .
Tapioca pearls are made mostly from tapioca starch. Tapioca starch is starch from tapioca or bitter-cassava plant, sometimes called manioca or yuca in some parts of the world. The bitter-cassava plant is native to South America and was introduced into Asia sometime during the 19th century where it was quickly adopted as a staple food in many different cultures. The bitter-cassava plant -- and the starch it produces -- has been an all-purpose, all around useful plant.
To form the black tapioca pearls for bubble tea, the tapioca starch is heated with water and caramel to a thick paste, which is then run through moist sieves to form pellets of different sizes. In 1983, Liu Han-Chieh was said to have introduced Taiwan to tapioca pearls.
TEA . . . TEA+MILK . . . TEA+MILK+ICE . . . TEA + MILK + ICE + PEARLS . . .
Enter the Cocktail Shaker Cup:
SHAKE SHAKE SHAKE
A new kind of beverage was thus born -- BUBBLE TEA.
We do not know where bubble tea will take us next. Some commentators have dubbed bubble tea the "Chinese cola" or the "McChildren's drink of the decade" (quoted in Jacqueline Newman's article, "Bubble Tea", Flavor and Fortune (1999:6(4)). It remains to be seen whether bubble tea will be as widespread a phenomenon as Coke or McDonald's. We at Asia Foods definitely believe that bubble tea has great potential to be as popular and we invite you to write the next chapters of the history of bubble tea with us.
A crazy wake up...
I woke up when my brother came home. I was still sleeping nicely trying to make up for the lack of sleep that I had not been getting. I did get my broswer fixed but now I can't block the flash ads. Oh well the saying is that you win some and you lose some.
I also saw that I received a reply finally about when I could take care of my graduation requirements. It is set for tomorrow at 3.30 p.m. I will be heading down to San Jose one last time. I think I will get tapioca milk tea and a burrito with some orange sauce. Those are the only things I miss from San Jose. I wonder if I should go to the Great Mall or not.
Horoscope: Bitter pills taste better when swallowed quickly. Get some water. Slug it down.
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Thinking about: Black out...that would be bad.
Mood: Tired
I also saw that I received a reply finally about when I could take care of my graduation requirements. It is set for tomorrow at 3.30 p.m. I will be heading down to San Jose one last time. I think I will get tapioca milk tea and a burrito with some orange sauce. Those are the only things I miss from San Jose. I wonder if I should go to the Great Mall or not.
Horoscope: Bitter pills taste better when swallowed quickly. Get some water. Slug it down.
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Thinking about: Black out...that would be bad.
Mood: Tired
7.19.2004
Back to the late nights...
I have finally finished painting. Well, not exactly. She just told me to finish the yellow. I have pics and I will put them up later. After all that painting of yellow I felt as if I was stuck inside an egg. You know the yolk is yellow. Or I could have been a scramble egg with egg shell bits because there are white doorways and window frames.
I am now free to be the night person that I once was. I have not looked for a job in days and I should not even admit it either. I just wish that the the graduation evaluator e-mailed me back.
Horoscope: The water is calmest before a typhoon. Be on the lookout for clouds overhead.
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Site of the day: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
I am now free to be the night person that I once was. I have not looked for a job in days and I should not even admit it either. I just wish that the the graduation evaluator e-mailed me back.
Horoscope: The water is calmest before a typhoon. Be on the lookout for clouds overhead.
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Site of the day: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Angles - Robbie Williams
I sit and wait
Does an angel contemplate my fate?
And do they know
The places where we go
When we're gray and old?
'Cause I've been told
That salvation lets their wings unfold
So when I'm lying in my bed
Thoughts running through my head
And I feel the love is dead
I'm loving angels instead
And through it all she offers me protection
A lot of love and affection
Whether I'm right or wrong
And down the waterfall
Wherever it may take me
I know that life won't break me
When I come to call
She won't forsake me
I'm loving angels instead
When I'm feeling weak
And my brain walks down a one way street
I look above
And I know I'll always be blessed with love
And as the feeling grows
She breathes flesh to my bones
And when love is dead
I'm loving angels instead
And through it all she offers me protection
A lot of love and affection
Whether I'm right or wrong
And down the waterfall
Wherever it may take me
I know that life won't break me
When I come to call
She won't forsake me
I'm loving angels instead
(solo)
And through it all she offers me protection
A lot of love and affection
Whether I'm right or wrong
And down the waterfall
Wherever it may take me
I know that life won't break me
When I come to call
She won't forsake me
I'm loving angels instead
Does an angel contemplate my fate?
And do they know
The places where we go
When we're gray and old?
'Cause I've been told
That salvation lets their wings unfold
So when I'm lying in my bed
Thoughts running through my head
And I feel the love is dead
I'm loving angels instead
And through it all she offers me protection
A lot of love and affection
Whether I'm right or wrong
And down the waterfall
Wherever it may take me
I know that life won't break me
When I come to call
She won't forsake me
I'm loving angels instead
When I'm feeling weak
And my brain walks down a one way street
I look above
And I know I'll always be blessed with love
And as the feeling grows
She breathes flesh to my bones
And when love is dead
I'm loving angels instead
And through it all she offers me protection
A lot of love and affection
Whether I'm right or wrong
And down the waterfall
Wherever it may take me
I know that life won't break me
When I come to call
She won't forsake me
I'm loving angels instead
(solo)
And through it all she offers me protection
A lot of love and affection
Whether I'm right or wrong
And down the waterfall
Wherever it may take me
I know that life won't break me
When I come to call
She won't forsake me
I'm loving angels instead
7.18.2004
This One's For The Girls - Martina McBride
This is for all you girls about 13
High school can be so rough, can be so mean
Hold on to, on to your innocence
Stand your ground when everybody's givin' in
This one's for the girls
This is for all you girls about 25
In little apartments, just tryin' to get by
Livin' on, on dreams and spaghettios
Wonderin' where your life is gonna go
CHORUS
This one's for the girls
Who've ever had a broken heart
Who've wished upon a shooting star
You're beautiful the way you are
This one's for the girls
Who love without holdin' back
Who dream with everything they have
All around the world
This One's for the girls
(This one's for all the girls) - 1st time only
This one's for all you girls about 42
Tossin' pennies into the fountain of youth
Every laugh, laugh line on your face
Made you who you are today
REPEAT CHORUS
Yeah, we're all the same inside (same inside)
From 1 to 99
REPEAT CHORUS
(This one's for all the girls)
Yeah, this one's for the girls
(This one's for all the girls)
High school can be so rough, can be so mean
Hold on to, on to your innocence
Stand your ground when everybody's givin' in
This one's for the girls
This is for all you girls about 25
In little apartments, just tryin' to get by
Livin' on, on dreams and spaghettios
Wonderin' where your life is gonna go
CHORUS
This one's for the girls
Who've ever had a broken heart
Who've wished upon a shooting star
You're beautiful the way you are
This one's for the girls
Who love without holdin' back
Who dream with everything they have
All around the world
This One's for the girls
(This one's for all the girls) - 1st time only
This one's for all you girls about 42
Tossin' pennies into the fountain of youth
Every laugh, laugh line on your face
Made you who you are today
REPEAT CHORUS
Yeah, we're all the same inside (same inside)
From 1 to 99
REPEAT CHORUS
(This one's for all the girls)
Yeah, this one's for the girls
(This one's for all the girls)
Early Sunday wake up...
This is the earliest I have been up on a Sunday in a long time. I woke up at about 7.25 a.m. this morning. That was the craziest thing in the world. I got some stuff done today but no yellow paint. I hope she doesn't notice the little white spots on her comforter. Better yet I hope she doesn't read this and find out.
Well I got the windows done and someone asked me if I was a licensed painter. Hmm...food for thought, maybe I should get one. After all I do have some experience except the fact the job should have been done sooner if I had a ladder. You know it all comes down to if I had a ladder in the first place I might have been done. If I worked about half an hour later then I should be done too.
I get there and there is a list of things for me to do. Such as measure out the wall and see what shelf in the Ikea catalogue would be ideal. That I could not do because I did not even finish painting yet.
I had to leave just when the Giants game was getting exciting. My phone was also dying from battery power. It just was not my day. I am just a klutz over all.
Horoscope: There's such a thing as being too generous. Make that loan, but get a receipt.
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Thinking about: Finishing the last bit of painting and then becoming a bum again.
Mood: Tired
Well I got the windows done and someone asked me if I was a licensed painter. Hmm...food for thought, maybe I should get one. After all I do have some experience except the fact the job should have been done sooner if I had a ladder. You know it all comes down to if I had a ladder in the first place I might have been done. If I worked about half an hour later then I should be done too.
I get there and there is a list of things for me to do. Such as measure out the wall and see what shelf in the Ikea catalogue would be ideal. That I could not do because I did not even finish painting yet.
I had to leave just when the Giants game was getting exciting. My phone was also dying from battery power. It just was not my day. I am just a klutz over all.
Horoscope: There's such a thing as being too generous. Make that loan, but get a receipt.
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Thinking about: Finishing the last bit of painting and then becoming a bum again.
Mood: Tired
7.17.2004
Another hard day...
I woke up this morning and was in a zombie state. I was hardly awake and did not know that I had to get up. I thought I was in some sort of weird universe. I was just not pleasantly happy to be awake. I was worn out and not as stiff as yeterday but not feeling well.
I arrive and help move the bed so I could get that wall done and be done with it. I also tried to work on the ceiling and I have about 60% done but it would be easier with a ladder. I am working without a ladder. I still have maybe 45% left to paint. I hope I get it done soon but some of it might take longer due to detail.
All I did was watch the I Love the 90s on VH1 most of the day. Of course the TV was on but I was painting and cleaning up. When I am painting the yellow color I do not notice it but when I am cleaning up and leaving I feel like an egg.
Horoscope: A simple comment could lead to a war of words. Don't take the bait. De-escalate.
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Thinking about: Becoming an old maid.
Mood: tires
I arrive and help move the bed so I could get that wall done and be done with it. I also tried to work on the ceiling and I have about 60% done but it would be easier with a ladder. I am working without a ladder. I still have maybe 45% left to paint. I hope I get it done soon but some of it might take longer due to detail.
All I did was watch the I Love the 90s on VH1 most of the day. Of course the TV was on but I was painting and cleaning up. When I am painting the yellow color I do not notice it but when I am cleaning up and leaving I feel like an egg.
Horoscope: A simple comment could lead to a war of words. Don't take the bait. De-escalate.
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Thinking about: Becoming an old maid.
Mood: tires
7.16.2004
I'm so stressed from painting I have yellow hair!
I feel as if I did too many bench presses or something. My upper body hurts. Ok only when I look up but still. This is bad. My hair started to grow yellow hair instead of the usual white. My neck is sinking in as if I was Quasimodo.
My right eye itches now and it was semi smart wearing contacts while painting. I am paying the price now since I have not worn contacts since May. I got a lot of the painting done today. More than I imagined even with the one break to Walgreen's to buy tape because I ran out and without it; I cannot do a thing.
I have left a partial wall and one whole wall and the ceiling to do. After that maybe touch ups and the doorframes with white paint then I am done. I anticipate I shall be done by next Tuesday at earliest. I just hope I have enough tape and the ladder is there for me to use. I am so stiff right now, I think I could use either more sleep or be a morning person. Not likely to happen unless they change the hours of the workday from 9.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m.
The first time in a long time that I went to sleep before 2.00 a.m. The painting is taking its toll on me. I will head to bed after the Tonight Show and the news.
Horoscope: Is the feeling mutual? You'll never know unless you take a risk and ask.
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Watching: News
Listening to:
Thinking about: Becoming a nun. It's a thought.
Mood: tired
My right eye itches now and it was semi smart wearing contacts while painting. I am paying the price now since I have not worn contacts since May. I got a lot of the painting done today. More than I imagined even with the one break to Walgreen's to buy tape because I ran out and without it; I cannot do a thing.
I have left a partial wall and one whole wall and the ceiling to do. After that maybe touch ups and the doorframes with white paint then I am done. I anticipate I shall be done by next Tuesday at earliest. I just hope I have enough tape and the ladder is there for me to use. I am so stiff right now, I think I could use either more sleep or be a morning person. Not likely to happen unless they change the hours of the workday from 9.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m.
The first time in a long time that I went to sleep before 2.00 a.m. The painting is taking its toll on me. I will head to bed after the Tonight Show and the news.
Horoscope: Is the feeling mutual? You'll never know unless you take a risk and ask.
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Watching: News
Listening to:
Thinking about: Becoming a nun. It's a thought.
Mood: tired
7.15.2004
Why I woke up early...
So here is what really happened today.
I woke up this morning before my alarms woke me up. Yes alarms with an S. the phone and radio was suppose to wake me up. I guess I had no idea what I was in store for. I decide to take the 71 to
I ended up walking more than I had to because due to me not being a morning person, which is a major factor, and the map that I was using did not help at all. While trying to find
I was suppose to be there on time and I would have been if I had knew I would just have to walk up the hill. Now I know better. And I did call when I could not find the place. I ended up getting a ride to the place and then being let in. I was told there is everything that you should need.
First assignment was to paint the hallway. I first tape the edges. Yes that is the first thing you should do. Then it was lay out the tarp stuff just incase for dripping and spillage. Well I painted from the living space to the doorway which should have been the other way around I think. Then when I get to the corner turn part I think I should move stuff. This is where the play it by ear thing went sour.
Then I start moving stuff all around and I had no idea what was to happen next. I used the paint can as an extra "STEP" to help me remove the smoke detector and to paint the edge with the paintbrush. The edge painter thing that I was supposed to use was not good. It messed up the paint job that I had done.
The "STEP" that I used it fell a couple of times when I was using it. Then big one hit. I was thinking dear lord not now. To top it off I had the door open and the lovely neighbor next door saw me cleaning the mess. I was thinking please do not tell the person who lives here how bad it was. It was my worse nightmare. Spilling paint and then having to go threw a narrow walkway with designer purses there too. if I got paint on it I would be so sorry and well I did not. I had taken off the tape and now have to do some touch ups tomorrow. I should have left on the tape and I did at some places but I will remove it tomorrow.
I find that either I get a ladder (which was stolen and so I cannot exactly leave the edges unpainted) and then just improvised. Cover everything up and move everything I need to before starting to paint. Make sure I have access to everything with a step ladder.
That is the plan for tomorrow. Forget capris and just wear shorts. Must head to bed. Must set VCR to tape shows.
When you think about it...
When you think about it, life should be easy right? Not always. There is always the factor that something will come into it and change it and it changes again when it goes out. But what if you figured it out when it is too late? When you do not say or do anything about it? Do you sit then and regret not saying a word and wondering if you could change what is going to happen or what is happening and actually acting upon it?
I think I have made that mistake one too many times and the cycle that you are used to just keeps happening until you break it. I finally realized I could change it the half waypoint of my 23rd year. I want to say something but I am afraid of rejection. If that is the case then I should just remain quiet and it will be another what if I had said something about it where and how would my life be different now?
I hate this about myself. I always realize it when it is too late. I never say anything and only when I have had time to think about it I realize I really do care about this person. Although I do not say it and have been idle most of the time and doing my own thing it is more fun being with someone you care about. Maybe A Cinderella Story did teach me something after all. If I do not ask, I will just wonder if it was me who should have spoken up. I am so dense sometimes that I need someone to spell it out for me.I just need acceptance from everyone. I never feel like I am accept and always the outsider. I try to be me and impress no one.
Horoscope: Say only half of what you feel. Get to the main course. Eliminate the side dishes.Reading:
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Thinking about: Life in general.
Mood: Tired
News items that are interesting...
July 13, 2004
The pocket-sized digital music player iPod, which can store thousands of songs, is one of a series of gadgets banned by the Ministry of Defence for fear they can be used to siphon information from a computer. Apple CEO Steve Jobs (news - web sites) is shown introducing the iPod at the 2004 Macworld Conference and Expo in San Francisco, January 6, 2004. REUTERS/Lou Dematteis
July 15, 2004
Sony Corp (news - web sites). employee Mamiyo Kawasaki reads Japanese novel 'Botchan' written by Soseki Natsume, one of two giants of the early modern Japanese letters, on the Librie electronic book at a Sony office in Tokyo Monday, May 17, 2004. The 190 grams (7 ounces) Librie, which measures 19 centimeters (8 inches) by 13 centimeters (5 inches), looks so surprisingly close to real easy-on-the-eyes paper it has potential to grow into a handy option for portable reading, if the device ever catches on enough to generate a satisfying selection of things to read. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)
The pocket-sized digital music player iPod, which can store thousands of songs, is one of a series of gadgets banned by the Ministry of Defence for fear they can be used to siphon information from a computer. Apple CEO Steve Jobs (news - web sites) is shown introducing the iPod at the 2004 Macworld Conference and Expo in San Francisco, January 6, 2004. REUTERS/Lou Dematteis
July 15, 2004
Sony Corp (news - web sites). employee Mamiyo Kawasaki reads Japanese novel 'Botchan' written by Soseki Natsume, one of two giants of the early modern Japanese letters, on the Librie electronic book at a Sony office in Tokyo Monday, May 17, 2004. The 190 grams (7 ounces) Librie, which measures 19 centimeters (8 inches) by 13 centimeters (5 inches), looks so surprisingly close to real easy-on-the-eyes paper it has potential to grow into a handy option for portable reading, if the device ever catches on enough to generate a satisfying selection of things to read. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)
7.14.2004
A Cinderella Story...
The title says it all. That was what I did this evening. I went to watch the movie. I am glad I did not pay for it. Though it did almost bring me to tears because it was sad and because it is similar to Ever After with Drew Barrymore but this time there is a more modern version. It is the same story told over and over again. I know I am complaining about it but it was good. I can really relate to Sam (Hillary Duff) in the movie. I did talk to people for hours on end, but I never made a connection with any of them. They were always just friends. Except for one but he probably does not even know.
I do not think I will ever find my Prince Charming. Maybe I have, but just did not give it a shot and now I wish I had. Maybe I do not send the right signs out to him. Maybe just watching this movie makes me want to. Even at night, before I sleep I do think of him. I wonder if he does the same or thinks I am the girl that will never mature and still thinks she is a teenager.
Reading an article about how nice guys finish last I think what about me? I am a nice girl granted I am crazy at times and act way too old by staying home a lot and not living the life that most people my age do but maybe that is just me.
Prince Charming if you are out there and are reading this find me. If you have met, me and think I am a worthy Princess let me know. Tell me you are out there searching or finding the right time to tell me. I am waiting here patiently.
Horoscope: Are you really planning to read that pile of books? Be realistic. Ditch the junk.
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Thinking about: Fairy tales
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I do not think I will ever find my Prince Charming. Maybe I have, but just did not give it a shot and now I wish I had. Maybe I do not send the right signs out to him. Maybe just watching this movie makes me want to. Even at night, before I sleep I do think of him. I wonder if he does the same or thinks I am the girl that will never mature and still thinks she is a teenager.
Reading an article about how nice guys finish last I think what about me? I am a nice girl granted I am crazy at times and act way too old by staying home a lot and not living the life that most people my age do but maybe that is just me.
Prince Charming if you are out there and are reading this find me. If you have met, me and think I am a worthy Princess let me know. Tell me you are out there searching or finding the right time to tell me. I am waiting here patiently.
Horoscope: Are you really planning to read that pile of books? Be realistic. Ditch the junk.
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7.13.2004
A lot of walking...
can be a good thing.
I did walk a lot today. At least a mile and some would say that is quite a bit. I did my 20 minutes of walking and then some. I walked from my house to the bakery on Taraval Street. That was some fine walking and then after getting the run around at CCSF and paying my long over due bill (from 1999), I was able to get my transcript.
I walked from CCSF to the burrito place, which was about six blocks and then got onto the streetcar to get off at West Portal. Then transferred to another and walked the six blocks home. Three were up hill and three were flat. That was a lot of walking.
The special UK edition of QEftSG was odd. I wanted to be back in England and have fun pub hopping. Now it is waiting time for my transcript and when I will be a graduate for SJSU. The Tonight Show was funny with the little segment having George Bush look alike.
Horoscope: You don't have to lay out your entire thesis. Give them the two-minute version.
Reading:
Watching: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Listening to:
Thinking about: GRADUTION!
Mood: Exhausted
Article of the day: Man Jailed for Shooting Off His Testicles
I did walk a lot today. At least a mile and some would say that is quite a bit. I did my 20 minutes of walking and then some. I walked from my house to the bakery on Taraval Street. That was some fine walking and then after getting the run around at CCSF and paying my long over due bill (from 1999), I was able to get my transcript.
I walked from CCSF to the burrito place, which was about six blocks and then got onto the streetcar to get off at West Portal. Then transferred to another and walked the six blocks home. Three were up hill and three were flat. That was a lot of walking.
The special UK edition of QEftSG was odd. I wanted to be back in England and have fun pub hopping. Now it is waiting time for my transcript and when I will be a graduate for SJSU. The Tonight Show was funny with the little segment having George Bush look alike.
Horoscope: You don't have to lay out your entire thesis. Give them the two-minute version.
Reading:
Watching: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Listening to:
Thinking about: GRADUTION!
Mood: Exhausted
Article of the day: Man Jailed for Shooting Off His Testicles
News items that are interesting...
July 8, 2004
The glow of the burner lights a cartoon hot air balloon as it floats over Sydney Harbour and past the Opera House in an early morning flight in Sydney, Friday, July 9, 2004. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
July 9, 2004
Americans allergic to the subtle Democratic flavor of Heinz ketchup can now plunge their 'freedom fries' into a 100-percent guaranteed, patriotic alternative: 'W Ketchup'(AFP/HO)
July 10, 2004
A Thai waiter wears a condom over his head while serving a cocktail as a patron looks on at the Cabbages and Condoms restaurant in Bangkok on July 8, 2004. The restaurant, founded by Mechai Viravaidya, better known as 'Mr Condom', aims to educate the public about safe sex. Bangkok will be the host for the upcoming 15th International AIDS (news - web sites) Conference from July 11-16. REUTERS/Stringer
July 11, 2004
San Francisco Giants (news)' Barry Bonds (news) walks to first as the chickens appear on the scoreboard after the Arizona Diamondbacks (news) intentionally walked Bonds in the third inning Saturday, July 10, 2004, in San Francisco. Bonds was intentionally walked three times in the game, and set a new season record with 71. The Giants won 3-1. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
July 12, 2004
A cartoon game is displayed on Sony Computer Entertainment's PlayStation Portable (PSP) at a press preview in Tokyo Monday, July 12, 2004. The 260 gram (9.1 ounce) portable game machine features 16:9 wide and high quality liquid crystal display with built-in speaker with headphone and microphone outputs. It is also feasible to play small size UMD optical disc for wide range of music, film and sports. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)
The glow of the burner lights a cartoon hot air balloon as it floats over Sydney Harbour and past the Opera House in an early morning flight in Sydney, Friday, July 9, 2004. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
July 9, 2004
Americans allergic to the subtle Democratic flavor of Heinz ketchup can now plunge their 'freedom fries' into a 100-percent guaranteed, patriotic alternative: 'W Ketchup'(AFP/HO)
July 10, 2004
A Thai waiter wears a condom over his head while serving a cocktail as a patron looks on at the Cabbages and Condoms restaurant in Bangkok on July 8, 2004. The restaurant, founded by Mechai Viravaidya, better known as 'Mr Condom', aims to educate the public about safe sex. Bangkok will be the host for the upcoming 15th International AIDS (news - web sites) Conference from July 11-16. REUTERS/Stringer
July 11, 2004
San Francisco Giants (news)' Barry Bonds (news) walks to first as the chickens appear on the scoreboard after the Arizona Diamondbacks (news) intentionally walked Bonds in the third inning Saturday, July 10, 2004, in San Francisco. Bonds was intentionally walked three times in the game, and set a new season record with 71. The Giants won 3-1. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
July 12, 2004
A cartoon game is displayed on Sony Computer Entertainment's PlayStation Portable (PSP) at a press preview in Tokyo Monday, July 12, 2004. The 260 gram (9.1 ounce) portable game machine features 16:9 wide and high quality liquid crystal display with built-in speaker with headphone and microphone outputs. It is also feasible to play small size UMD optical disc for wide range of music, film and sports. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)
7.12.2004
Nice sleep...
I woke up today and thought that was some nice sleep. I woke up in the afternoon. It was another one of those; I can sleep in late because it is Monday. Then I made something to eat. I then waited until it was time for the home run derby. I taped it and only watched Barry Bonds.
It was funny they threw a walk ball. It was funny and meant as a joke. In a way that was a sick joke, they played even if it was one pitch and he was the first person to bat.
The news reported something that happened in Chicago to kill off disco. Then the newscaster said to have a modern burning and he chose William Hung as the target or his music. That just made my day.
Rating for today out of ten an eight.
Horoscope: Sparks are flying left and right these days. Be sure to wear your safety goggles!
Reading:
Watching: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Listening to:
Thinking about:
Mood:
It was funny they threw a walk ball. It was funny and meant as a joke. In a way that was a sick joke, they played even if it was one pitch and he was the first person to bat.
The news reported something that happened in Chicago to kill off disco. Then the newscaster said to have a modern burning and he chose William Hung as the target or his music. That just made my day.
Rating for today out of ten an eight.
Horoscope: Sparks are flying left and right these days. Be sure to wear your safety goggles!
Reading:
Watching: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Listening to:
Thinking about:
Mood:
7.11.2004
A nice reward...
I was not ready to wake up. The radio alarm woke me up. Did I mind that it woke me up? Yes, I did mind but I was glad. I was caught up watching the game I forgot about lunch. Yes, that can happen from time to time when you are into something. Then I saw the play that made me smile and root for the home team. Mr. Michael Tucker hit an inside the park home run. It really was not a home run but I say it is and so do a few other greats. The way he slid into home was a sight to see. He looked as if he was doing a slide that said, get out of my way or my leg will take you out.
After that, I made some lunch or whatever you would; call it at 5.00 p.m. in the afternoon. I started to watch Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone again. They said there was added footage but I never noticed.
The highlight of my day was watching the baseball game. Seeing the person who was suppose to catch the ball in his glove and toss it back instead make a mistake was priceless. That was my day.
Horoscope: Your mind swims with thoughts of children. If not your own, then someone else's.
Reading:
Watching:
Listening to:
Thinking about: In the park home runs.
Mood:
After that, I made some lunch or whatever you would; call it at 5.00 p.m. in the afternoon. I started to watch Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone again. They said there was added footage but I never noticed.
The highlight of my day was watching the baseball game. Seeing the person who was suppose to catch the ball in his glove and toss it back instead make a mistake was priceless. That was my day.
Horoscope: Your mind swims with thoughts of children. If not your own, then someone else's.
Reading:
Watching:
Listening to:
Thinking about: In the park home runs.
Mood:
7.10.2004
Charity work...
I woke up this morning thinking did I get enough sleep. What time did I sleep? Did I really brush my teeth two times before bed? The answer is five something in the morning and yes, I did. I have no idea why I agreed to paint someone's apartment and I have to get up early too. I will have to get up at 8.00 a.m. that is usually three or four hours after I go to sleep. If I get it all done in a day or two then I can go back to being a slack off.
The Giants game tonight was a great one. When Michael Tucker made that catch and then hitting the padded wall to toss the ball back to the infield was great. The funny part had to be Grissom and Bonds giving him problems about that. Great going guys! Keep up the good work.
Horoscope: Don't keep postponing that meeting. It will be way more fun that you're expecting.
Reading:
Watching:
Listening to:
Thinking about: Being a slave for charity.
Mood:
The Giants game tonight was a great one. When Michael Tucker made that catch and then hitting the padded wall to toss the ball back to the infield was great. The funny part had to be Grissom and Bonds giving him problems about that. Great going guys! Keep up the good work.
Horoscope: Don't keep postponing that meeting. It will be way more fun that you're expecting.
Reading:
Watching:
Listening to:
Thinking about: Being a slave for charity.
Mood:
7.09.2004
Tick, tick, tick...
The count down begins until the end of the month. I have until July 30th to get in my transcript from CCSF to see if I can use it as an elective otherwise I will have to file a change of graduation. Let me hope that the class I took at CCSF counts. Let us all hope it goes well.
Horoscope: Your job and your family are at odds. Both of them beg for your full attention.
Reading:
Watching:
Listening to:
Thinking about: 3 UNITS
Mood:
Horoscope: Your job and your family are at odds. Both of them beg for your full attention.
Reading:
Watching:
Listening to:
Thinking about: 3 UNITS
Mood:
7.08.2004
WHY ME ?!?!?!
I did the math on what classes could be counted at electives and I am sure I have enough. I added up all the human performance classes and even subtracted the ones I took double of and the two required for core general education, the classes I took in England, and the three communication classes from my first two years. I have enough. I have the 28 they require. They say that I am short two but that is not possible.
I am going to have a talk with them. I am sure they did not see something that I saw. I know I have at least 29 units that are for the electives. Why must they put me into limbo?
Horoscope: Security is your primary concern today. Lock the front door. Insure your belongings.
Reading:
Watching:
Listening to:
Thinking about: How the school could screw up...
Mood: ANGRY
I am going to have a talk with them. I am sure they did not see something that I saw. I know I have at least 29 units that are for the electives. Why must they put me into limbo?
Horoscope: Security is your primary concern today. Lock the front door. Insure your belongings.
Reading:
Watching:
Listening to:
Thinking about: How the school could screw up...
Mood: ANGRY
I'm MISSING an ELECTIVE!?!?!
I am telling you that I am not missing anything. As far as I know, my advisor ok?d me for graduation. I know I completed everything. EVERYTHING! I owe nothing to the school. I am not missing an elective. Who in their right mind would say they are missing an elective? That is not FAIR!
I am going to fight this. I know I completed everything. I do not want to be a sixth year student! I am so angry about it. I feel like I am one of those characters from Love Hina who are trying to get into Tokyo U.
I am angry! Nothing can cheer me up at this point. Not even the free DVD I got in the mail.
I am going to fight this. I know I completed everything. I do not want to be a sixth year student! I am so angry about it. I feel like I am one of those characters from Love Hina who are trying to get into Tokyo U.
I am angry! Nothing can cheer me up at this point. Not even the free DVD I got in the mail.
7.07.2004
Tossing and turning...
I woke up this morning before I had even gone to sleep. You know a deep sleep where the only way you could be awoken by something. I have no idea why I was not sleeping. I kept waking up every hour or every couple of hours. Let me just say that was not pleasant. I had to head to the post office and pick up lunch too.
Next on the list was the Giants game. This may sound crazy but I had to pray and wish hard that the Giants would break the streak. This month has not been nice to them so far. I was rewarded with Barry Bonds and home run number 681.
The game was ok. Not the best one to watch but it did entertain me a little with the announcers crossing out a mans face because he was in the shot of a disappointed kid. That and to see this person wearing a raccoon hat and the announcers said it was Davy Crocket.
I made another sale of a book. This time is was my book. I am finally selling my books. After two years or so with the book and having given no thought to what I would do with it, a friend suggested that I sell it. I was not sure at first but I have been pretty successful so far. I have now sold two of my books and one as old as my first semester in college.
I will head to bed earlier tonight. This I am sure since I did not get a lot of sleep the night before.
Horoscope: How can anyone recognize your artistic genius until you make a piece of art?
Reading:
Watching: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Listening to:
Thinking about: Tapioca
Mood: Tapioca
Next on the list was the Giants game. This may sound crazy but I had to pray and wish hard that the Giants would break the streak. This month has not been nice to them so far. I was rewarded with Barry Bonds and home run number 681.
The game was ok. Not the best one to watch but it did entertain me a little with the announcers crossing out a mans face because he was in the shot of a disappointed kid. That and to see this person wearing a raccoon hat and the announcers said it was Davy Crocket.
I made another sale of a book. This time is was my book. I am finally selling my books. After two years or so with the book and having given no thought to what I would do with it, a friend suggested that I sell it. I was not sure at first but I have been pretty successful so far. I have now sold two of my books and one as old as my first semester in college.
I will head to bed earlier tonight. This I am sure since I did not get a lot of sleep the night before.
Horoscope: How can anyone recognize your artistic genius until you make a piece of art?
Reading:
Watching: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Listening to:
Thinking about: Tapioca
Mood: Tapioca
A lie-in may help you lose weight
An extra hour in bed a night may help you to lose weight, research suggests.
The study, by the US National Institute of Mental Health, also suggests that too little sleep may increase the risk of obesity.
Research suggests a chemical released during sleep, leptin, controls body fat by signalling when we are full.
Experts, writing in the journal Sleep, also say that lack of sleep probably affects hormones which help burn off calories during the day.
Researchers monitored nearly 500 adults, aged 27 to 40, over 13 years.
During that time the average amount of sleep fell from 7.7 hours to 7.3 hours for women, and from 7.1 hours to 6.9 hours for men.
Over the same period the volunteers put on an average of 5lb in weight.
Those who put on the most weight slept for less than six hours a night.
Lead researcher Dr Gregor Hasler admitted that one factor might be that the longer people stay up the more likely they are to eat.
However, he added: "Another possible cause is that we could be playing havoc with the body's natural systems, which are linked to going to bed at night and getting a reasonable amount of sleep."
Dr Sanjay Patel, a sleep expert at Harvard Medical School, said it was known that various chemicals and hormones played a key role in controlling appetite and weight gain.
"They can be greatly altered if you alter the length of time you sleep by an hour or two," he said.
Dr Patel said previous research showed leptin levels were significantly reduced in volunteers who were deprived of sleep.
"Low levels would increase the urge to eat," he said.
Importance of sleep
Dr Neil Stanley, a sleep expert at the Human Psychopharmacology Research Unit at Surrey University, told BBC News Online: "We know that sleep is crucial for good physical and mental health."
He added that people who were sleep-deprived tended to crave high carbohydrate, high fat food.
Dr Stanley said there was little evidence in the old adage that everybody needed eight hours sleep a night.
"You need enough sleep to feel awake and alert during the day - that could be three hours, or 11 hours, everybody has their own individual sleep need," he said.
"But if you do sleep less than you need, then it is a health risk."
A survey published earlier this year found nearly three quarters of us are getting less sleep than we were five years ago.
The research, commissioned by Travel Inn, found 57% of us feel that lack of sleep affects our performance at least once a week.
Acutal article here.
The study, by the US National Institute of Mental Health, also suggests that too little sleep may increase the risk of obesity.
Research suggests a chemical released during sleep, leptin, controls body fat by signalling when we are full.
Experts, writing in the journal Sleep, also say that lack of sleep probably affects hormones which help burn off calories during the day.
Researchers monitored nearly 500 adults, aged 27 to 40, over 13 years.
During that time the average amount of sleep fell from 7.7 hours to 7.3 hours for women, and from 7.1 hours to 6.9 hours for men.
Over the same period the volunteers put on an average of 5lb in weight.
Those who put on the most weight slept for less than six hours a night.
Lead researcher Dr Gregor Hasler admitted that one factor might be that the longer people stay up the more likely they are to eat.
However, he added: "Another possible cause is that we could be playing havoc with the body's natural systems, which are linked to going to bed at night and getting a reasonable amount of sleep."
Dr Sanjay Patel, a sleep expert at Harvard Medical School, said it was known that various chemicals and hormones played a key role in controlling appetite and weight gain.
"They can be greatly altered if you alter the length of time you sleep by an hour or two," he said.
Dr Patel said previous research showed leptin levels were significantly reduced in volunteers who were deprived of sleep.
"Low levels would increase the urge to eat," he said.
Importance of sleep
Dr Neil Stanley, a sleep expert at the Human Psychopharmacology Research Unit at Surrey University, told BBC News Online: "We know that sleep is crucial for good physical and mental health."
He added that people who were sleep-deprived tended to crave high carbohydrate, high fat food.
Dr Stanley said there was little evidence in the old adage that everybody needed eight hours sleep a night.
"You need enough sleep to feel awake and alert during the day - that could be three hours, or 11 hours, everybody has their own individual sleep need," he said.
"But if you do sleep less than you need, then it is a health risk."
A survey published earlier this year found nearly three quarters of us are getting less sleep than we were five years ago.
The research, commissioned by Travel Inn, found 57% of us feel that lack of sleep affects our performance at least once a week.
Acutal article here.
Woman settles 'toilet phobia' lawsuit
S. African had sued after falling off hotel toilet
Updated: 12:07 p.m. ET June 22, 2004
JOHANNESBURG - A South African woman has settled a lawsuit in which she claimed to have developed a phobia about toilets after falling off one at a hotel.
Antonia Hart, 59, sued the Sun International hotel chain following the August 2003 incident, asking for 91,000 rand ($14,000) for pain, injury, medical treatment and ?loss of amenities,? the South African Press Agency reported.
Hart?s lawyers had accused the hotel of negligence, saying their client toppled off the toilet when it suddenly broke ?whilst in normal use for the purposes for which it was installed,? SAPA quoted court papers as saying.
Sun International?s lawyers conceded that the toilet had broken, but said Hart?s husband had signed a liability waiver upon checking in.
?The matter was settled between the parties and the magistrate was informed Monday that an agreement had been reached and that the lawsuit would not proceed,? SAPA said.
Updated: 12:07 p.m. ET June 22, 2004
JOHANNESBURG - A South African woman has settled a lawsuit in which she claimed to have developed a phobia about toilets after falling off one at a hotel.
Antonia Hart, 59, sued the Sun International hotel chain following the August 2003 incident, asking for 91,000 rand ($14,000) for pain, injury, medical treatment and ?loss of amenities,? the South African Press Agency reported.
Hart?s lawyers had accused the hotel of negligence, saying their client toppled off the toilet when it suddenly broke ?whilst in normal use for the purposes for which it was installed,? SAPA quoted court papers as saying.
Sun International?s lawyers conceded that the toilet had broken, but said Hart?s husband had signed a liability waiver upon checking in.
?The matter was settled between the parties and the magistrate was informed Monday that an agreement had been reached and that the lawsuit would not proceed,? SAPA said.
7.06.2004
5.12 p.m. and it is morning...
I was extremely tired. I am willing to bet it was from getting up early on Sunday. To make a long story short I spent most of my time sleeping today. Then watched a strange Giants game on TV where I thought the Giants had it. It was Royce Clayton and the swing of the bat from either Grissom or Tucker when the bat broke. It flew towards the first baseman.
Nothing else happened today. I did look at a Chinese newspaper for jobs in the classisfied section but realized I could not do any of those jobs. Queer Eye was good. I cannot wait until next week for the special UK edition.
Horoscope: Put that funny anecdote down in writing. Make a short story out of it.
Reading:
Watching: News
Listening to:
Thinking about: Taopica
Mood: Mixed
Nothing else happened today. I did look at a Chinese newspaper for jobs in the classisfied section but realized I could not do any of those jobs. Queer Eye was good. I cannot wait until next week for the special UK edition.
Horoscope: Put that funny anecdote down in writing. Make a short story out of it.
Reading:
Watching: News
Listening to:
Thinking about: Taopica
Mood: Mixed
7.05.2004
Happy 4th of July observed day...
I had a nice sleep today. I only realized when I woke up that the Giants game had started without me. The game had been on for about an hour or more when I woke up. I was going to head out with a friend to go have a complain session but since I woke up too late we decided to make it another day. Then I decide to head to Walgreen's to buy chocolate.
Chocolate is not a great idea for a person who sits on her bum all day long. I will start again and try to work out this month. I went to buy whatever was on sale there and then walked home. I was never more relived to be back at home. How strange it is when you are walking there you are freezing. However when you walk back you are hot and sweaty.
As I started, I found ring tones for my phone. Today I found graphics. I also found the song featured in the Geico commercial with the gecko. If now I could find Chinese songs for my phone, I would be satisfied. Pickers cannot be choosers and something done each day makes it more interesting.
I thought today was Tuesday. I that that says it all.
Horoscope: Don't part ways with your dough until you're sure about what you're getting into.
Reading:
Watching:
Listening to:
Thinking about: Tapioca milk tea.
Mood: Tired
Chocolate is not a great idea for a person who sits on her bum all day long. I will start again and try to work out this month. I went to buy whatever was on sale there and then walked home. I was never more relived to be back at home. How strange it is when you are walking there you are freezing. However when you walk back you are hot and sweaty.
As I started, I found ring tones for my phone. Today I found graphics. I also found the song featured in the Geico commercial with the gecko. If now I could find Chinese songs for my phone, I would be satisfied. Pickers cannot be choosers and something done each day makes it more interesting.
I thought today was Tuesday. I that that says it all.
Horoscope: Don't part ways with your dough until you're sure about what you're getting into.
Reading:
Watching:
Listening to:
Thinking about: Tapioca milk tea.
Mood: Tired
News items that are interesting...
July 4, 2004
Participants compete in the wife-carrying world championship in the remote central Finnish village of Sonkajarvi, which lies deep in forest and a few hours' drive from the Arctic Circle on July 3, 2004. Two Estonian students clinched the country's seventh straight wife-carrying world championship on Saturday, winning the 'wife's' weight in beer and a sauna. (Lehtikuva/Reuters)
Takeru Kobayashi, center, of Nagano, Japan, poses with 53 1/2 hot dogs after winning the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating contest, Sunday July 4, 2004, in New York. Kobayashi, the number one eater in the world broke his previous record of 51 1/2 hot dogs by eating 53 1/2 hot dogs in twelve minutes. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
July 5, 2004
San Francisco Giants (news)' Barry Bonds (news) holds the first base bag after it was presented to him when he became baseball's all-time walks leader Sunday, July 4, 2004, in San Francisco. Bonds broke Rickey Henderson's major league record when he drew his 2,191st from Oakland Athletics (news) reliever Chad Bradford (news) in the eighth inning. (AP Photo/Dino Vournas)
San Francisco Giants (news)' Barry Bonds (news) gets hit by a pitch thrown by Oakland Athletics (news)' Mark Mulder (news) in the second inning, Sunday, July 4, 2004, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Dino Vournas)
San Francisco Giants (news)' Ray Durham (news) is hit by a pitch from Oakland Athletics (news)' Mark Mulder (news) in the fifth inning Sunday, July 4, 2004, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Dino Vournas)
San Francisco Giants (news) manager Felipe Alou argues with the umpires after Giants pitcher Tyler Walker (news) was ejected for hitting Oakland Athletics (news) pitcher Mark Mulder (news) with a pitch Sunday, July 4, 2004, in San Francisco. Alou and pitcher Felix Rodriguez (news) were both ejected in the eighth inning after Rodriguez hit. Eric Byrnes (news).(AP Photo/Dino Vournas)
Really unfair how Rodriguez and Walker were tossed as well as Alou for unintentional pitches. This was just horrible. And the double plays did not help either. Tied with the A's for number of games won 22-22.
Participants compete in the wife-carrying world championship in the remote central Finnish village of Sonkajarvi, which lies deep in forest and a few hours' drive from the Arctic Circle on July 3, 2004. Two Estonian students clinched the country's seventh straight wife-carrying world championship on Saturday, winning the 'wife's' weight in beer and a sauna. (Lehtikuva/Reuters)
Takeru Kobayashi, center, of Nagano, Japan, poses with 53 1/2 hot dogs after winning the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating contest, Sunday July 4, 2004, in New York. Kobayashi, the number one eater in the world broke his previous record of 51 1/2 hot dogs by eating 53 1/2 hot dogs in twelve minutes. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
July 5, 2004
San Francisco Giants (news)' Barry Bonds (news) holds the first base bag after it was presented to him when he became baseball's all-time walks leader Sunday, July 4, 2004, in San Francisco. Bonds broke Rickey Henderson's major league record when he drew his 2,191st from Oakland Athletics (news) reliever Chad Bradford (news) in the eighth inning. (AP Photo/Dino Vournas)
San Francisco Giants (news)' Barry Bonds (news) gets hit by a pitch thrown by Oakland Athletics (news)' Mark Mulder (news) in the second inning, Sunday, July 4, 2004, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Dino Vournas)
San Francisco Giants (news)' Ray Durham (news) is hit by a pitch from Oakland Athletics (news)' Mark Mulder (news) in the fifth inning Sunday, July 4, 2004, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Dino Vournas)
San Francisco Giants (news) manager Felipe Alou argues with the umpires after Giants pitcher Tyler Walker (news) was ejected for hitting Oakland Athletics (news) pitcher Mark Mulder (news) with a pitch Sunday, July 4, 2004, in San Francisco. Alou and pitcher Felix Rodriguez (news) were both ejected in the eighth inning after Rodriguez hit. Eric Byrnes (news).(AP Photo/Dino Vournas)
Really unfair how Rodriguez and Walker were tossed as well as Alou for unintentional pitches. This was just horrible. And the double plays did not help either. Tied with the A's for number of games won 22-22.
Will Hung look alike?!?
Yes or No?
Price of bear: $5.29
Price without $25.00 total for free shipping: $5.60 to zip 94122
Estimate of sales tax: $0.94
Total price for Pooh: $11.83
Look alike of Will Hung: Priceless
7.04.2004
*GRUMBLES* *GRUMBLES*
I have the worst neighbors in the world. They hire people to WORK on Independence Day. that is correct. I am 50 percent sure they are somewhat legal to work. Back to the point of who would work on a holiday? They used an electric saw and listened to music loudly. I mean I know it is a holiday but I was ready to call immigration and say there might be some questionable people working next door on this American holiday.
I am just getting either less tolerant or more grumpy that I had to wake up early. I just gave up on sleeping all together. I was hungry when lunch came around. I was hungry before dinner too. I did end up cleaning my room. Ok not really cleaning but organizing and consolidating stuff into one box. I got carried away but at least my room has a fewer small boxes and more of the same size.
Last night or this morning I found a great site where you can download for FREE yes FREE ring tones. I was so happy and was dying to try it out and I also know how to get rid of AT&T on the top of the phone to something else. I am so proud of me. it took me ages to figure out the correct phrase for free ring tones. Most places charge $2.00 per song. My phone can have five so I am happy with the five that I chose. I would be switching them often but no one calls me so there is no point. The links will be on the left.
Horoscope: You crave change and more cash, but don't fall for anyone's shady scheming.
Reading:
Watching: Lizzie Mcguire
Listening to:
Thinking about: Folding laundry.
Mood: Tired
I am just getting either less tolerant or more grumpy that I had to wake up early. I just gave up on sleeping all together. I was hungry when lunch came around. I was hungry before dinner too. I did end up cleaning my room. Ok not really cleaning but organizing and consolidating stuff into one box. I got carried away but at least my room has a fewer small boxes and more of the same size.
Last night or this morning I found a great site where you can download for FREE yes FREE ring tones. I was so happy and was dying to try it out and I also know how to get rid of AT&T on the top of the phone to something else. I am so proud of me. it took me ages to figure out the correct phrase for free ring tones. Most places charge $2.00 per song. My phone can have five so I am happy with the five that I chose. I would be switching them often but no one calls me so there is no point. The links will be on the left.
Horoscope: You crave change and more cash, but don't fall for anyone's shady scheming.
Reading:
Watching: Lizzie Mcguire
Listening to:
Thinking about: Folding laundry.
Mood: Tired
7.03.2004
Groggy wake up...
I set my alarm to wake me up to wake up someone. Just to hang out and for me to kick his ass later on because he jinxed the game. I know I am a Giants fan but loses are not making me happy. And happy people do not hurt people. I went to the post office and the woman there recognized me. When the post office personal recognize you it is scary.
She asks if I am mailing a book I said I am. I end up buying stamps that are cute which, were Mickey Mouse and Dr. Seuss. Then I head to the supermarket to buy udon and that was painful. It was heavy by the time I get home. I bought sushi for dinner and I had a cup of tapioca milk tea. The place is not that great. I have to lower Wonder Food Co. from a 9 to a 6.
Then sat in a tapioca place and chilled for a while watching the most painful inning of baseball. It did not help that someone (nameless) kept jinxing the game. Came home and then tied up some boxes together talking about stuff which was fun. Then in the end just had sushi for dinner.
Then I did a load of laundry, forgot about it, and ended up organizing other stuff. Then I remembered about the laundry and forgot to turn off the light to the stairway. I am forgetful. I did not even notice. I should be ashamed of myself because fossil fuels will not last forever. Everyone should do his or her part to conserve. I must pick up laundry, fold it, and put it away.
Horoscope: Following your lead, everyone's getting involved now. You knew this would happen.
Reading:
Watching: News
Listening to:
Thinking about: Worse case scenario.
Mood: Pleasant
She asks if I am mailing a book I said I am. I end up buying stamps that are cute which, were Mickey Mouse and Dr. Seuss. Then I head to the supermarket to buy udon and that was painful. It was heavy by the time I get home. I bought sushi for dinner and I had a cup of tapioca milk tea. The place is not that great. I have to lower Wonder Food Co. from a 9 to a 6.
Then sat in a tapioca place and chilled for a while watching the most painful inning of baseball. It did not help that someone (nameless) kept jinxing the game. Came home and then tied up some boxes together talking about stuff which was fun. Then in the end just had sushi for dinner.
Then I did a load of laundry, forgot about it, and ended up organizing other stuff. Then I remembered about the laundry and forgot to turn off the light to the stairway. I am forgetful. I did not even notice. I should be ashamed of myself because fossil fuels will not last forever. Everyone should do his or her part to conserve. I must pick up laundry, fold it, and put it away.
Horoscope: Following your lead, everyone's getting involved now. You knew this would happen.
Reading:
Watching: News
Listening to:
Thinking about: Worse case scenario.
Mood: Pleasant
Someone Cares
When long awaited plans suddenly come crashing down
Bad news pops in and decides to hang around
When your dreams start to feel more like living nightmares
..... someone cares
When other people's walls frustrate your every move
Silly people's actions and theories you're forced to prove
When their pettiness has you ready to pull out all your hairs
..... someone cares
When trying to do the right thing goes against the group's compliance
Living by your principles speaks volumes of defiance
When you feel the wrath of their hatred and hostile glares
..... someone cares
When you overcome those obstacles despite all the pain
And good fortune falls upon you like a warm gentle rain
When you find true happiness and nothing else compares
..... someone cares
(c) Michelle Mundling
April 1999
Bad news pops in and decides to hang around
When your dreams start to feel more like living nightmares
..... someone cares
When other people's walls frustrate your every move
Silly people's actions and theories you're forced to prove
When their pettiness has you ready to pull out all your hairs
..... someone cares
When trying to do the right thing goes against the group's compliance
Living by your principles speaks volumes of defiance
When you feel the wrath of their hatred and hostile glares
..... someone cares
When you overcome those obstacles despite all the pain
And good fortune falls upon you like a warm gentle rain
When you find true happiness and nothing else compares
..... someone cares
(c) Michelle Mundling
April 1999
News items that are interesting...
July 1, 2004
Monkey delish... : A monkey eats an ice cream cone given by a visitor in a zoo in Islamabad. (AFP/Jewel Samad)
July 2, 2004
Wearing a life jacket, Trek, a 3-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, gets a lift from owner Timmy Gossett, crew member aboard the F/V Laguna Star, a salmon seiner moored in St. Paul Harbor in Kodiak, Alaska, July 1, 2004. Equipped with a handle, the life jacket provides an emergency lifting point should the dog fall overboard. (AP Photo/Marion Owen)
Leland Pritchard of Plattsmouth, Neb., displays four different models of 'Exploding Terrorist Heads' fireworks, on sale in a roadside fireworks tent in Plattsmouth, Neb., Tuesday, June 29, 2004. The fireworks sell for $1.99 each or $7.96 for a package titled 'Exploding Terrorists Heads,' which includes the likenesses of 'Sadly Insane (Saddam) Hussein,' 'Rag Hat (Yasser) Arafat', 'Cannibal (Moammar) Kadafi', and Osama bin Laden (news - web sites).(AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Monkey delish... : A monkey eats an ice cream cone given by a visitor in a zoo in Islamabad. (AFP/Jewel Samad)
July 2, 2004
Wearing a life jacket, Trek, a 3-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, gets a lift from owner Timmy Gossett, crew member aboard the F/V Laguna Star, a salmon seiner moored in St. Paul Harbor in Kodiak, Alaska, July 1, 2004. Equipped with a handle, the life jacket provides an emergency lifting point should the dog fall overboard. (AP Photo/Marion Owen)
Leland Pritchard of Plattsmouth, Neb., displays four different models of 'Exploding Terrorist Heads' fireworks, on sale in a roadside fireworks tent in Plattsmouth, Neb., Tuesday, June 29, 2004. The fireworks sell for $1.99 each or $7.96 for a package titled 'Exploding Terrorists Heads,' which includes the likenesses of 'Sadly Insane (Saddam) Hussein,' 'Rag Hat (Yasser) Arafat', 'Cannibal (Moammar) Kadafi', and Osama bin Laden (news - web sites).(AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
7.02.2004
Not my day...
Today the doorbell woke me up again. The post office delivering the supplies I ordered. That forced me to wake up before I wanted to. Oh well at least I was able to clean up my room and organize some stuff. I did get rid of a few boxes and was able to finally put all of my kiss kiss bears together in a box. I got rid of a few but ended up with nicer ones.
Then I started to clear my shelf and it was covered with dust. I knocked down my troll doll and stepped on it and it was horrible. Then I bust my toe on the same foot. Not only could I not walk properly but also any chances of me doing laundry were shot. I have to do that tomorrow. I know too much info but I need clean towels!
Then I was limping for the whole day. I get a task to e-mail a real estate agent about homes. Ok I see a problem with that because it would go to my email address and then I would have to show each one to him. Out of all the things to do I get this one. Then I was told to set up an e-mail account so it can go there. Hmm. The odds of the person who is asking me to do this will check it and know how to is slim.
Then person just gave up so no more e-mail for me! Some reason this months job pickings are slim. Today the lesson learned is that I am a klutz and probably always will be.
Horoscope: Your heart is pinned to a hot air balloon. You are floating with the clouds.
Reading:
Watching:
Listening to:
Thinking about: How only I could be a big klutz.
Mood: Pain
Then I started to clear my shelf and it was covered with dust. I knocked down my troll doll and stepped on it and it was horrible. Then I bust my toe on the same foot. Not only could I not walk properly but also any chances of me doing laundry were shot. I have to do that tomorrow. I know too much info but I need clean towels!
Then I was limping for the whole day. I get a task to e-mail a real estate agent about homes. Ok I see a problem with that because it would go to my email address and then I would have to show each one to him. Out of all the things to do I get this one. Then I was told to set up an e-mail account so it can go there. Hmm. The odds of the person who is asking me to do this will check it and know how to is slim.
Then person just gave up so no more e-mail for me! Some reason this months job pickings are slim. Today the lesson learned is that I am a klutz and probably always will be.
Horoscope: Your heart is pinned to a hot air balloon. You are floating with the clouds.
Reading:
Watching:
Listening to:
Thinking about: How only I could be a big klutz.
Mood: Pain
7.01.2004
Grumble...
My horoscope is right about today. However when someone does it to me by calling for about three minutes straight which felt like forever and or ringing the doorbell five times in row that is where I draw the line. Leave me alone and let me sleep. I need at least the seven hours minimum. If I have less than I will grumble.
I have lost my mind. I was cheering for the Dodgers. Hmm I bet this has something to do with the lack of sleep. It was Mr. Shaun Greens fault. I did not mean to cheer for the Dodgers. Sorry!
I had no idea that the game today or tonight started at 6.10 p.m. I turned to the game and it was already the fourth inning. Shocking to me because I usually know when the games are on. I find that some games I have to watch from start to finish otherwise I am not really into the game.
Off to job hunt some more. I might consider working at Starbucks.
Horoscope: Perseverance is the key. It may seem like you can't possibly go on, but you can.
Reading:
Watching: Giants VS. Dodgers
Listening to:
Thinking about: J-O-B
Mood: Disappointed
I have lost my mind. I was cheering for the Dodgers. Hmm I bet this has something to do with the lack of sleep. It was Mr. Shaun Greens fault. I did not mean to cheer for the Dodgers. Sorry!
I had no idea that the game today or tonight started at 6.10 p.m. I turned to the game and it was already the fourth inning. Shocking to me because I usually know when the games are on. I find that some games I have to watch from start to finish otherwise I am not really into the game.
Off to job hunt some more. I might consider working at Starbucks.
Horoscope: Perseverance is the key. It may seem like you can't possibly go on, but you can.
Reading:
Watching: Giants VS. Dodgers
Listening to:
Thinking about: J-O-B
Mood: Disappointed
News items that are interesting...
June 28, 2004
Shown on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 is the cell phone/gaming device Nokia (news - web sites) N-Gage QD with an image from the The Sims game on its 176 by 208 pixel screen. The QD will be released in the U.S. July 27, 2004. (AP Photo/Leigh T. Jimmie)
June 29, 2004
Kermit McNair sells T-shirts outside a theater where Michael Moore's 'Farenheit 9/11' is showing in New York 25 June. The film is igniting debate about President George W. Bush (news - web sites)'s policies as the November 02 election looms.(AFP/File/Don Emmert)
June 30, 2004
Roses are blue? : The world's first 'blue rose' developed by Japanese brewer Suntory is displayed during a press conference in Tokyo. (AFP/Toru Yamanaka)
Shown on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 is the cell phone/gaming device Nokia (news - web sites) N-Gage QD with an image from the The Sims game on its 176 by 208 pixel screen. The QD will be released in the U.S. July 27, 2004. (AP Photo/Leigh T. Jimmie)
June 29, 2004
Kermit McNair sells T-shirts outside a theater where Michael Moore's 'Farenheit 9/11' is showing in New York 25 June. The film is igniting debate about President George W. Bush (news - web sites)'s policies as the November 02 election looms.(AFP/File/Don Emmert)
June 30, 2004
Roses are blue? : The world's first 'blue rose' developed by Japanese brewer Suntory is displayed during a press conference in Tokyo. (AFP/Toru Yamanaka)
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