Cappuccino not frappuchino…

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

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

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

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

How tense is too tense?

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

Music sets the mood...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A lot of hard work...

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

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

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

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

Up at the wee hours...

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

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

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

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

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

All done with movies...

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

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

A late start to a long day...

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

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

The results are in...

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Simpsons...

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

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

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

I see C.H.P...

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

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

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

Tired Monday morning...

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

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

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

Forgetful again...

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

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

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

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

Boring Saturday...

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

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

Nothing interesting...

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

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

A wake up worth waking up for...

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

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

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

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

Driving slowly and taking my time...

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

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

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