torino, italy
tokyo, japan
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Another day
I had a bad evenining last night. I do not know why, but it was. Today was better, and I had a but of "me" time so things are looking up. Hopefully it stays that way. So now, I'm just waiting for LOST Season 4 to start. Exciting. Enjoy the pics~
tokyo, japan
tokyo, japan
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Saying Goodbye
Yesterday evening my family decided that it was the best time to put our dog to sleep.
Nugget was my 10 year old yellow lab. Throughout most of her life she suffered for severe allergies, the past few years had been very
difficult for her. She was in a great deal of pain, so we decided it was for the best.
Nugget was our family's first dog. She was my dog. I got to pick her name and everything. Its hard to believe that 10 years have already passed, it seems like she was only a puppy yesterday.
I miss her greatly. Its extremely difficult being away at school and not being able to be with my family. She was a wonderful part of my family, and it doesn't seem possible to sum up what she meant to me or my family. It almost doesn't seem real, yet.
Nugget was my 10 year old yellow lab. Throughout most of her life she suffered for severe allergies, the past few years had been very
difficult for her. She was in a great deal of pain, so we decided it was for the best.
Nugget was our family's first dog. She was my dog. I got to pick her name and everything. Its hard to believe that 10 years have already passed, it seems like she was only a puppy yesterday.
I miss her greatly. Its extremely difficult being away at school and not being able to be with my family. She was a wonderful part of my family, and it doesn't seem possible to sum up what she meant to me or my family. It almost doesn't seem real, yet.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Thoughts
Do you know whats interesting? The fact that a blog is essentially an online diary, but because of the fact that it is public, means you can't write everything that you wish you could. I suppose its because some of what what I would want to write could be offensive to particular people. It just seems that this is a place for me to express myself, and if
something bothers me then I want to write about it, but even if I don't mention any names most people still would know who I am talking about. I suppose I would feel bad about that too, but I feel worse not being able to talk about some things. It's really not that big of a deal, more of "when this person does this" or "says this" or "does that" I want to to tell someone about it.
The purpose of a blog is for people to read it. I know I have about four people reading this (thanks by the way) but I still couldn't say everything that's on my mind. I could get an anonymous blog... but then no one would even know of it to read it, haha. That would be pointless, why would I even want to put something on the Internet for everyone to read if I'm not going to tell anyone that its there. I could always do the one stress management technique... write out everything that is bothering you towards a certain subject. Write an email directly to a person, write your blog, just start typing out what you want to say. Then when you're
done, delete it, trash it, get rid of it. You were at least able to get out all your anger and frustration towards whatever, then you have a clearer mind to actually discuss the real problem. But don't be like Betty on Ugly Betty and leave the paper out and have it sent to who its actually too. I love that show, haha.
So I suppose even for me, getting this much out helps too, critical thinking, what fun!? <-That was sarcasm, yes I even use it online. Well this has been an interesting train of thoughts. Its even helped me reading what I wrote, if that makes sense! I give pretty good advice huh? Now to move on, get out of my head and back to everything else.
something bothers me then I want to write about it, but even if I don't mention any names most people still would know who I am talking about. I suppose I would feel bad about that too, but I feel worse not being able to talk about some things. It's really not that big of a deal, more of "when this person does this" or "says this" or "does that" I want to to tell someone about it.
The purpose of a blog is for people to read it. I know I have about four people reading this (thanks by the way) but I still couldn't say everything that's on my mind. I could get an anonymous blog... but then no one would even know of it to read it, haha. That would be pointless, why would I even want to put something on the Internet for everyone to read if I'm not going to tell anyone that its there. I could always do the one stress management technique... write out everything that is bothering you towards a certain subject. Write an email directly to a person, write your blog, just start typing out what you want to say. Then when you're
done, delete it, trash it, get rid of it. You were at least able to get out all your anger and frustration towards whatever, then you have a clearer mind to actually discuss the real problem. But don't be like Betty on Ugly Betty and leave the paper out and have it sent to who its actually too. I love that show, haha.
So I suppose even for me, getting this much out helps too, critical thinking, what fun!? <-That was sarcasm, yes I even use it online. Well this has been an interesting train of thoughts. Its even helped me reading what I wrote, if that makes sense! I give pretty good advice huh? Now to move on, get out of my head and back to everything else.
Monday, January 28, 2008
For Sure
So two of my classes were canceled today. In my MGT 101 class, there was supposed to be a guest speaker coming, and my teacher had to speak with him or something. However due to weather, he couldn't get here, and my teacher couldn't reschedule class the day of, so class is canceled. :) My ENG 105 class was also canceled today, I'm not sure why, but again, not complaining.
Last semester I was almost always late for class, so I finally tried to get into a good morning routine. It worked out pretty well, I would go shower, then get dressed, eat breakfast while watching the news, then I would finish getting ready while the news was still on. I cut my computer out of my morning so I would be less distracted, and it worked. DISTRACTION: STUPID CROWS JUST APPEARED OUTSIDE OF MY WINDOW AND WONT SHUT UP! Crow hunting anyone? Anyways, this semester, my teachers have said to check your email before coming to class to make sure class hasn't been canceled. This semester, unfortunately not like last, I don't have any break during the day, its class, class, lunch, class, class basically. So my only chance to check if class is canceled is before classes, thus distraction. I should really just learn to manage my time better, but the there's so much distracting stuff online! Like this! Haha, oh well.
Well I have a package, I hope its the other Sophie Ellis-Bextor Cd I ordered, lol. I know, I know, I literally have no money, but I couldn't help it, I'm stupid like that. Then I'm off to lunch and class, so I'll pick this up after.
CN Tower.
For those of you who don't know, I applied to Bed Bath and Beyond the Saturday before school started, after three interviews taking almost two weeks, they said they would call by last Friday, of course not. After I called them they said they would call me today, if they don't I need to call up my Target to beg that they can transfer me here. Because as a lot of you know, FLAGSTAFF ISN'T HIRING. Great news seeing that I'm in desperate need of a job. But what can you do, just wait I suppose.
So not much else to write, my math class is super anti-social. I've been on the phone with Jenny for 40 minutes talking about Lost. But now it's procrastinating. Four texts for English and a chapter of my Contemporary Urban Planning book. Uniform room cleaning tonight, and more Lost!
Last semester I was almost always late for class, so I finally tried to get into a good morning routine. It worked out pretty well, I would go shower, then get dressed, eat breakfast while watching the news, then I would finish getting ready while the news was still on. I cut my computer out of my morning so I would be less distracted, and it worked. DISTRACTION: STUPID CROWS JUST APPEARED OUTSIDE OF MY WINDOW AND WONT SHUT UP! Crow hunting anyone? Anyways, this semester, my teachers have said to check your email before coming to class to make sure class hasn't been canceled. This semester, unfortunately not like last, I don't have any break during the day, its class, class, lunch, class, class basically. So my only chance to check if class is canceled is before classes, thus distraction. I should really just learn to manage my time better, but the there's so much distracting stuff online! Like this! Haha, oh well.
Well I have a package, I hope its the other Sophie Ellis-Bextor Cd I ordered, lol. I know, I know, I literally have no money, but I couldn't help it, I'm stupid like that. Then I'm off to lunch and class, so I'll pick this up after.
CN Tower.
So not much else to write, my math class is super anti-social. I've been on the phone with Jenny for 40 minutes talking about Lost. But now it's procrastinating. Four texts for English and a chapter of my Contemporary Urban Planning book. Uniform room cleaning tonight, and more Lost!
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Saturday, January 26, 2008
Athwart
a·thwart - [uh-thwawrt]
–adverb
1. from side to side; crosswise.
2. perversely; awry; wrongly.
Nothing much to mention of the past two days. I did well no my MGT 101 quiz, it was super easy though. Today was another rush event for TBS, which involved ice-cream, mexican food, and pizza. Had fun, took pictures and such. Now I am back in my dorm doing laundry! So much fun! I don't think I'll be getting a dryer anytime soon though, this was probably the worst time to try and do laundry, oh well!
Two pics for today:
original photo by zane ioli. arcoscanti, cordes junction, arizona
original photo by elena ioli. vancouver, british columbia, canada
–adverb
1. from side to side; crosswise.
2. perversely; awry; wrongly.
Nothing much to mention of the past two days. I did well no my MGT 101 quiz, it was super easy though. Today was another rush event for TBS, which involved ice-cream, mexican food, and pizza. Had fun, took pictures and such. Now I am back in my dorm doing laundry! So much fun! I don't think I'll be getting a dryer anytime soon though, this was probably the worst time to try and do laundry, oh well!
Two pics for today:
original photo by zane ioli. arcoscanti, cordes junction, arizona
original photo by elena ioli. vancouver, british columbia, canada
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Only when I'm bored
I don't have anything THAT great to write about today! I suppose I got out a lot yesterday. So I guess on days when I really don't have anything to write, I'll post some of the pictures that I have edited on my computer. These are just some of what I've done, and I REALLY like these three. So for now, enjoy~
cincinnati, ohio
cincinnati, ohio
rotterdam, the netherlands
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Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Still figuring this out
I've been thinking about what I'm going to post next on here all day, and after a started attempt, I must admit I failed. It's just getting used to the layout of the site, now I know not to hit 'Preview' and posts really don't save as 'Drafts'. Oh well! So...
NEW MUSIC!
School:
Two classes worth mentioning today. MGT 101 (Introduction to Business) and ENG 105.
I start out my day on M/W/F 's with my MGT classes. Today was a day of realization. My class will have things to do with Business, I'm sure it will, but for now, it's basically a WELCOME TO COLLEGE! :) ! class. Shoot me? I could vent about how the teacher talks to the class as if we're all business majors, but the truth is that at least half of the class are business majors, the others are genuinely interested in the class. I'M there because it was the ONLY class that I could find that was open and fit my schedule. What bugs me more is that we spend today going over "Survival Tips for College!" Then he talked about how we should entertain the idea of an internship after our Sophomore year because it is a "smart idea". I'm sorry, but I've been in college a semester now, I know that not that long, but I don't think I need my teacher telling me "sleep is important" and "studying helps" at this point in my life. And I've already set up my internship for next fall, so yeah, thanks for the advice but just teach OK?
I know it's not that big of a deal now, but it bothered me today. So sorry if you read all that, I suppose I got out most of my frustration during lunch today.
I really like my ENG class. As some people know I switched sections of ENG the third day of classes, and trust me, it was SUCH a smart decision. (Thanks Jenny for the advice!) My teacher is actually interesting and as a class our mix of ideas and backgrounds are proving not to be as lame as some of my discussion classes last semester. It's somehow hard to write about, but I'm actually enjoying going to this class. Which is nice seeing that most of my classes this semester are required basic level classes.
I think I flipped my semesters around. This semester I'm taking these basic level classes that ALL of my teachers have some sort of strict attendance policy. I'm only taking one class that counts towards my focus area, which is PL 201 (Introduction to Planning and Land Use Management). The class seems OK for now, but my teacher told me about another course offered, Planing Sustainable Communities. I want to take that one! She said it is only offered in the fall, and I'm most likely not going to be here then. So fall of my 3rd semester? We'll see, it sounds really great to me though.
Last semester I took my core classes for my major through the end of my sophomore year. So each class had a number of people not only with the same or similar major, but people who had the same interests as me! It sounds strange, but if you're a music major, all your classes have music majors in them, people who you know that you have music in common. I hadn't found anyone with the same interest in the environment as me until I came up here, and it was so nice. However this semester seems to be laking in that department, oh well, hopefully if I can still apply environmental aspects to my classes this semester, it could give me a chance to expand my understanding of other's and their thoughts towards the matter. I was lucky enough to have classes that were 2, or 3 and a half hours apart last semester, a chance to go home and take a nap. This time around I have to suck it up like most people and have classes from morning till afternoon everyday. It isn't TOO bad, but I've been spoiled.
Well this turned out to be a rather huge blog! I'm sure no one read all of it, which is OK because I know I wouldn't! It's actually rather hard to use proper punctuation and capitalization all the time, who'd have guessed?
Anyways, its almost 4:00PM now and I have a little bit of school work to get to. Then 5:30 is the first TBS Rush even of the year! Movie Night! I hope its a good move. Then I have a Service Committee meeting at 9:00 tonight, exciting! And I still need to finish Lost season 3! There are only 9 days till the premiere of season 4 and I still have 15 or so episodes left. No worries, I'll finish.
Thanks for reading!
NEW MUSIC!
I got two new Cd's this past month that have grown on me SO much. Mika's 'Life In Cartoon Motion' and Sophie Ellis-Bextor's 'Trip The Light Fantastic'. Both Cd's were OK at first, but a couple times through I'm really liking them.
For the Mika CD I of course did the totally legal thing and checked it out from the library and copied it. I only knew the first song from the album, however it is now the last song, "Happy Ending", that I am in love with. It's only been a week or two and my iTunes count is up in the 30's already. I can't begin to describe what makes the song so beautiful to me, but its just the chorus singing, the layering of voices and different parts, and the instrumentals. It just really makes me feel so good about everything.
The Sophie Ellis-Bextor CD has a bit more of a story. A lot of people don't know who she is, but she sings "Murder on the Dance Floor". My friend's responses are usually, "ohhh, thats her..." Too bad I don't know that song huh? Anyways, she sings this song called "If You Go" and after having trouble finding it, I found it was on this album, 'Trip The Light Fantastic'. However, this album has not been released to the United States yet. This just pissed me off. I was sure I could find some way to get the song from I tunes or another online music store, NO. I found the song on iTunes UK, but unfortunately, the iTunes UK store won't let you buy anything from it. I suppose it was just the fact that I wanted one SINGLE song, and I COULD NOT get it, so I tried what I knew would work. After trying for about a week of finding the song, I just said screw it, and I found it on eBay and bought the whole album there. It didn't turn out too bad either, it was only $7.50. I love eBay :) So now I have the album, and all the songs have grown on me a lot even in the past 24 hours.School:
Two classes worth mentioning today. MGT 101 (Introduction to Business) and ENG 105.
I start out my day on M/W/F 's with my MGT classes. Today was a day of realization. My class will have things to do with Business, I'm sure it will, but for now, it's basically a WELCOME TO COLLEGE! :) ! class. Shoot me? I could vent about how the teacher talks to the class as if we're all business majors, but the truth is that at least half of the class are business majors, the others are genuinely interested in the class. I'M there because it was the ONLY class that I could find that was open and fit my schedule. What bugs me more is that we spend today going over "Survival Tips for College!" Then he talked about how we should entertain the idea of an internship after our Sophomore year because it is a "smart idea". I'm sorry, but I've been in college a semester now, I know that not that long, but I don't think I need my teacher telling me "sleep is important" and "studying helps" at this point in my life. And I've already set up my internship for next fall, so yeah, thanks for the advice but just teach OK?
I know it's not that big of a deal now, but it bothered me today. So sorry if you read all that, I suppose I got out most of my frustration during lunch today.
I really like my ENG class. As some people know I switched sections of ENG the third day of classes, and trust me, it was SUCH a smart decision. (Thanks Jenny for the advice!) My teacher is actually interesting and as a class our mix of ideas and backgrounds are proving not to be as lame as some of my discussion classes last semester. It's somehow hard to write about, but I'm actually enjoying going to this class. Which is nice seeing that most of my classes this semester are required basic level classes.
I think I flipped my semesters around. This semester I'm taking these basic level classes that ALL of my teachers have some sort of strict attendance policy. I'm only taking one class that counts towards my focus area, which is PL 201 (Introduction to Planning and Land Use Management). The class seems OK for now, but my teacher told me about another course offered, Planing Sustainable Communities. I want to take that one! She said it is only offered in the fall, and I'm most likely not going to be here then. So fall of my 3rd semester? We'll see, it sounds really great to me though.
Last semester I took my core classes for my major through the end of my sophomore year. So each class had a number of people not only with the same or similar major, but people who had the same interests as me! It sounds strange, but if you're a music major, all your classes have music majors in them, people who you know that you have music in common. I hadn't found anyone with the same interest in the environment as me until I came up here, and it was so nice. However this semester seems to be laking in that department, oh well, hopefully if I can still apply environmental aspects to my classes this semester, it could give me a chance to expand my understanding of other's and their thoughts towards the matter. I was lucky enough to have classes that were 2, or 3 and a half hours apart last semester, a chance to go home and take a nap. This time around I have to suck it up like most people and have classes from morning till afternoon everyday. It isn't TOO bad, but I've been spoiled.
Well this turned out to be a rather huge blog! I'm sure no one read all of it, which is OK because I know I wouldn't! It's actually rather hard to use proper punctuation and capitalization all the time, who'd have guessed?
Anyways, its almost 4:00PM now and I have a little bit of school work to get to. Then 5:30 is the first TBS Rush even of the year! Movie Night! I hope its a good move. Then I have a Service Committee meeting at 9:00 tonight, exciting! And I still need to finish Lost season 3! There are only 9 days till the premiere of season 4 and I still have 15 or so episodes left. No worries, I'll finish.
Thanks for reading!
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There's a first time for everything...
...and here is my attempt at a blog.
I've started this mostly for my ENG 105 class, but I thought I would take this opportunity to start out a possibly regular blog. However, this reminds me a great deal of livejournal, and we all know that livejournal practically died after myspace came about, and I had a hard enough time keeping up with that.
Hopefully this will be different. It's something I'm actually somewhat excited for.
I should wait to get into the swing of this tomorrow... seeing that its 2:30AM now and I am listening to "We Built This City (On Rock and Roll)" by Jefferson Starship.
Till tomorrow---
I've started this mostly for my ENG 105 class, but I thought I would take this opportunity to start out a possibly regular blog. However, this reminds me a great deal of livejournal, and we all know that livejournal practically died after myspace came about, and I had a hard enough time keeping up with that.
Hopefully this will be different. It's something I'm actually somewhat excited for.
I should wait to get into the swing of this tomorrow... seeing that its 2:30AM now and I am listening to "We Built This City (On Rock and Roll)" by Jefferson Starship.
Till tomorrow---
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