| Writer's Block: Book review |
[Nov. 18th, 2009|09:38 pm] |
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I don't think that school libraries should have an erotica section, because that's what the Internet is for. But other than that, I don't think there's anything inappropriate for teenagers. Kids these days are so desensitized that I don't think there's anything that a normal school library would carry that could cause so much damage that it would need to be banned. |
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[Oct. 7th, 2009|03:21 pm] |
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This is a sad, tragic, horrible day.
My one, my only, my Jack Skellington purse that I loved dearly and used daily for more than three good years, has fallen apart.
I bought Jack at a sidewalk handbag stand in Monterrey, Mexico, in June of 2006. It was the perfect size and shape for holding my necessities, and had a nice long strap so that I could wear it across my body, as I am inclined to do. In college Jack became the item that I was known for--he was not only a purse, but also a conversation starter. His vinyl exterior made him waterproof and therefore perfect for carrying during rainy days and visits to amusement parks.
Today, at approximately 12:15 PM, as I was walking to CVS to receive my flu shot, the straps on both sides fell apart where they were attached to the body of the bag. Not long after, the zipper fell off. I tried to replace it, but it was too late; he was already gone.
I mourn the loss of my favorite purse--he was a dear friend who gave me so much. I will never find another purse like him; he was the best $10 I ever spent. RIP. |
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[Sep. 25th, 2009|08:06 am] |
So basically I'm a huge dumbass. I wake up, get dressed, get breakfast at Starbucks, and sit outside my first class waiting for the professor to come and unlock the door. He never comes. The bell rings, he's still not there.
I look at the clock and realize I'm an hour early. It's 8 and class doesn't start until 9.
Go me. |
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| Writer's Block: Epicurean |
[Sep. 21st, 2009|10:37 am] |
I think the way we eat will become more efficient in the future. Most people will just eat artificially flavored nutrition bars. Real food will become a niche market, and the "slow food" movement will become even more of a fringe group.
It will be like Soylent Green, only out of desire rather than scarcity. As our world becomes more fast-paced we will become more apathetic about taste. |
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[Sep. 4th, 2009|11:58 am] |
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At least once in every class, there is a moment when all hell breaks loose. A student, deciding he or she (usually he) doesn't want to listen to the lecture, seizes the opportunity to ask the professor a politically charged question on a subject that he knows the professor feels very strongly about. First the professor starts to rant, then some ultra-conservative Bro makes an inane and ignorant comment about terrorism, an ultra-liberal female classmate calls him a stupid redneck, and before you know it everyone is caught up in the melee, spouting off tired rhetoric spoon-fed to them by their media outlet of choice and refusing to actually have a civil debate. Eventually abortion is brought up, and by that point you know that your entire class period has been fucked.
In the meantime, the student who originally asked the question has either slipped out of the classroom or is text messaging their friends about how everyone is making a total ass of themselves and how hilarious it is.
That moment happened today in my Consumer Behavior class. No, I didn't start it; I was doodling in my notebook. You would think that professors would know by now how to recognize when they are being baited into wasting class time. If I can see it coming from a mile away, why can't they? |
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[Aug. 16th, 2009|08:43 pm] |
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So, my 21st birthday is on Thursday. I have off Thursday and Friday, so here's the tentative plan:
Thursday evening, my house for drinks and hors d'oeurves. Then the designated driver (aka my mom) will take us to the mall for the midnight showing of Inglourious Basterds and take us home. You don't have to bring gifts (although they would be nice), and you'll have to buy your own movie ticket. However, there will be plenty of munchies beforehand and I will provide movie candy.
RSVP as soon as possible, and let me know what kind of candy you want. If you can't make it, let me know anyway and I'll try to get together with you before I leave on the 27th.
~Christine |
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[Aug. 6th, 2009|05:52 pm] |
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So this week has pretty much sucked hardcore for me. My parents left Saturday for their romantic 25th anniversary celebratory Caribbean cruise. Monday I started feeling badly. Tuesday I realized I had a bladder infection and had to go home early from work. Yesterday and today were full of burning pain, running to the bathroom every ten minutes, and everyone at work being general douchebags for no reason.
And now the air conditioning unit has busted and the entire house is as hot as an oven. I am trying to take my mind off it by knitting and watching Monty Python's Flying Circus, but I am so uncomfortable it is unreal.
Tomorrow I don't have to work, but I'm not sure what to do with myself. I wanted to do some housecleaning, but I'm not staying in a house with broken air conditioning. Tomorrow is payday, so I've got to take care of that because I'm almost totally broke. If anybody wants to do something like go see a movie, I'm up for that. I really want to see 500 Days of Summer, but the only theater in Houston showing it is River Oaks. I know it gets a wider release in September, but I can't wait for that. Whatever.
Anyway, I'm already tired and this heat is making me even sleepier. Maybe I'll go to bed early.
~Christine |
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[Jul. 14th, 2009|07:42 pm] |
You know what? I'm fairly certain that it's time for a new layout. I'm pretty sure I've had this same one for a few years, and it's kind of boring and kind of sucks.
However, I have no idea how to go about getting a pretty new layout for a non-paid account. Hmmmmm. |
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| Writer's Block: Comic Instinct |
[Jun. 30th, 2009|04:13 pm] |
I know cats do. Cats have a very mean sense of humor. They find the suffering and struggle of others very amusing. When you're sick or you fall on your ass (sorry Mychael!) they just stare at you with their eyes narrowed, silently mocking.
IDK about other animals. |
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| Writer's Block: Environmental Confession |
[Jun. 26th, 2009|05:37 pm] |
I work at a deli where all the containers are styrofoam, and I don't have the courage to say something to the owner about maybe switching to more environmentally-friendly materials. |
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| Writer's Block: You're a Winner! |
[Jun. 14th, 2009|04:14 pm] |
When I was eight, and Pocahontas was in theaters, my local grocery store had a sweepstakes to win a four-foot-high stuffed version of the raccoon from the movie. You best believe I won that shit. I put my name in when my mom wasn't looking, and she didn't know about it until we got the call that I won. She was unbelievably angry, but she let me keep it. It was awesome. |
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| Writer's Block: Grimm Question |
[Jun. 4th, 2009|07:21 pm] |
I always liked Beauty and the Beast most of all, and not just because of the Disney movie (although it had a lot to do with it.) My mom rented me Cocteau's version once when I was sick, and I loved it. IDK, it's just my all-around favorite. Does this mean I'm destined for an abusive relationship? |
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