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Wednesday, January 22nd, 2003
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7:48 pm - Various and sundry notes
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Some things I generally don't like:
-Ass cold weather (currently 3.8 degrees outside my window)
-Money belts. If you have a degree of self-awareness, they're superfluous
-Having to work
-Not having enough vacation time
It's really cold here. I was in Florida this weekend hanging out at my parents', and while it was "cold" for there, it was still in the 60s, and that just made me hate living in the north.
That, and the ready availability of Waffle House, grits, barbecue, good fried chicken, and so on.
Ah, well, I'll like it again when it's warmer up here. Or something.
current mood:  cold
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| Wednesday, December 4th, 2002
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8:18 pm - In Ireland they say. . .
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Well, I'm back in the land of the-not-so-green. Ireland was really lovely; it felt really good to be there again. It was definitely sad not having John there--but it was awesome how basically the whole village adopted us and all--I really love Ireland. I am still occasionally flitting with the idea of attemping to move there. I would probably be pursuing if more seriously if I didn't think it would be damn-near impossible to get a job.
Anyways, I was basically able to get done everything I wanted in terms of purchasing, with the major exception of Chalet School books--all my standby used bookstores failed me--I think I'm looking for books which are too long out of print or too uncommon to be able to readily find them. So it appears as though eBay is my only option at present. If anyone out there wants to poke around for me, though, feel free.
That's about all that's going on in my life at present--getting over jetlag, making up hours, and munching on all the chocolate I brought home.
I find LJ kind of sad nowadays, so few people post anymore. I try to post just in the hopes that more will, but it looks to be a losing venture.
*sigh*
I miss the days of Sallie.
current mood:  contemplative
current music: Whirring harddrives
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| Monday, November 18th, 2002
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7:04 pm - Bah
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I guess LiveJournal has fallen partially into disrepute? A victim of the hype over weblogs? A victim of the ennui enveloping its participants? A victim of lack of ambition and comedic sayings?
Anyways. I haven't updated in forever.
Nothing too much is going on in my life. It snowed yesterday. I like snow! I went to karate on Saturday and had to do 100 sit-ups, 100 leg raises, 50 push-ups, and 100 jumping jacks. In addition to regular karate stuff. My poor wimpy little body is not up to such things.
I'm off to Ireland on Friday. I should be super excited, but I'm having trouble picturing that I'm actually going so soon. My parents are already over there--I hope everything is going OK for them. This is what I'm looking forward to in Ireland:
--Being in John's house and Brosna again, though it'll be sad and a lil' strange
--Buying Chalet School books
--Eating Cadbury's Roses, Double Deckers, etc.
--Irish potatoes
--Pub grub
--Looking like everyone else :)
OK, that list helped. Now I'm more bouncy. :)
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| Friday, November 1st, 2002
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6:46 pm - *sigh*
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People are moving in downstairs. It's ass loud. I sometimes wish I lived in an apartment complex that had some degree of soundproofing. Especially since it appears as though one of the bedrooms is dedicated to a small child. Small children are often loud. Oh well.
I have blisters on the back of my feet. They hurt. However, I did get to use my spiffy bandaids, so that's not all bad.
Oh! I've started karate! It's kind of exciting. I feel that I need some kind of phsyical exercise, being that I don't go to the fitness center, and don't get any other appreciable kind of exercise. Thus far it's not too bad. . .
Hmmm. . . I think that's it for life-updates. Very little exciting is going on in my life, clearly.
current mood: cold
current music: People moving in downstairs
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| Saturday, October 12th, 2002
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12:30 pm - Blah. . .
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Nothing too much is going on in my life, I just thought I'd update.
I got my tickets for Ireland--I got an excellent deal and I am driving down to the airport with The Other Jenny, which is cool, and saves me having to buy the Albany-Big Airport leg. What was bizarre was that the tickets had been $540 for the several weeks prior to my buying them. I checked the other morning at work, and lo! they were $410. So I quickly bought them. I checked back again a few hours later, just out of curiousity, and they were back up to $540, where they've stayed since then. So apparently, Continental had a Big Sale for about 6 hours, and I hit it. Yea! Now I'm trying to track down cheaper flights for my sister, which hopefully I can get b/c they're looking pretty expensive right now. But I'm getting very excited about going to Ireland now--I feel like I haven't been in so long and it'll be so good to be there, and to be in Brosna, even though John won't be there--that, at least, will be very sad--but it'll feel like the connection isn't totally lost, you know?
Let's see, what else. . . it was my birthday last week. Yea! So I am now 24, which I think sounds rather old. B/c it can no longer be mistaken for college-aged. It's grown up. But it was a good birthday, I got good stuff, and went out to lunch with my friends and had an ice cream cake at work.
OK, I can't think of anything else, and I need to go to work, so off I go. . .
current mood:  blank
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| Sunday, September 15th, 2002
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8:22 pm - From Heather and T. . .
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Alphabetical hatreds!
A - Allergies
B - Budweiser
C - Chaos
D - Dust bunnies (I am turing into my mom)
E - Exercise
F - Fasts
G - Guilt
H - Hunger
I - Idiocy
J - Jealousy
K - Ku Klux Klan
L - Landmines
M - Macs
N - No vacation time
O - Old people who are mean to/about young people/children.
P - Pepper
Q - Quality assurance
R - Religious zealots
S - School
T - Technophobes
U - Ugly babies
V - Vietnam War
W - Wellesley bashers
X - Xena: Fin
Y - "Yea" written when what is meant is "yeah"
Z - Zippers that don't zip
You know, I had alot of trouble thinking of some of those, and I had to keep resisting the urge to go read the dictionary, b/c then I knew I would just lose the rest of the night.
current mood:  guilty
current music: Notting Hill on TV
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| Saturday, September 14th, 2002
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7:25 pm - Mmmm. . . laundry. . .
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So since my parents are out of town, I'm using this opportunity to do laundry at their house.
And you know, it's kind of lovely to just hang out at their house alone: very peaceful. It feels like a litle vacation or something.
I've done some laundry, played on the computer some, watched some TV, played some piano.
It's kind of like a flashback to when my parents went out of town when I was in HS, only now I'm not bound to the house (I didn't have my driver's license in HS.)
current mood:  content
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| Thursday, September 5th, 2002
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6:12 pm - Hmmm. . .
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So it's been a year (nearly) since 9/11. And there are the billions of 9/11 specials on, which I find both fascinating and fairly revolting--I mean, it's capitalizing on it, it's reverting to simply eulogizing and fly-the-flag patriotism--but on the other hand, it can't exactly past unnoticed.
But anyways, the point is not to divert on that, but to comment on the MTV 9/11 retrospective, which is actually really intelligent. It's kind of going back through the year after 9/11, and examining the post-9/11 claims--the end of pop culture, the ushering in of a new serious era, the end of films about terrorism, etc.--to the reality. And it's really interesting, b/c it's basically contrasting what was literally said to what the reality evidenced. Which I think is really powerful, b/c it puts 9/11 in its proper context. It was a horrible, consciousness-ripping day--something none of us had ever exeperienced. But, in a way, unless you were _really_ effected by it, it didn't _change_ daily life. It was monumental and horrible and scarring: but I still wake up every morning and go to work and listen to the radio. And that's basically what it's saying. Which is interesting to see on a major media outlet.
Basically, 9/11 will eventually be like Kennedy's assination--in a way, it'll be a defining, scarring moment--but "Where were you when. . .?"
current mood: thoughtful
current music: MTV's 9/11 Special
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| Wednesday, August 28th, 2002
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9:23 pm - *sigh*
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So I'm out of new Chalet School books--well, nearly so--I'm on my last one--"Shocks for the Chalet School".
This means I need to work on procuring some more, and it's becoming increasingly difficult. It looks like I've gotten most of the hard-to-find-ones, and am now graduating into the realm of super-hard-to-find--the ones I need seem to be going for between $10 and $50 on eBay, and I just can't justify spending so very much on used children's books.
But it makes me miserably sad to be missing so many.
The one light at the end of my tunnel is the possibility of going to Ireland; there's a used bookshop in a city near where my cousin lived that had a great selection of children's books, and in particular, Chalet School and Enid Blyton books. So perhaps I can hold out till then. . . but it would be so long!
*sigh*
current mood:  sad
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| Thursday, August 1st, 2002
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5:26 pm - Whoa. . .
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OK, following T's suggestion:
The name Jennifer creates a dual nature in that you can be very generous and understanding, but you can also be so candid in your expression that you create misunderstanding. You struggle with the requirement to soften your expression with tact and diplomacy and to consider the feelings of others. Difficulty in accepting advice or admitting that you may have made a mistake causes you to appear to be stubborn and set in your ways. Thus, you have too often created the wrong impression, and friendships have suffered. This name does offer creative talent where there is the opportunity for ingenuity and originality. You have a tendency, at times, to have too many ideas on the go, and thus your efforts are scattered and many things do not reach completion. You are inclined to do to excess the things you like to do. You have very intense feelings and find it difficult to maintain stability and happiness. If you allowed it, temper and self-pity could be problems. Tension could cause nervous disorders, or centre in the head bringing weaknesses in the eyes, ears, sinuses, or teeth.
Now, some of that is not true, but much is. I particularly like the "You have very intense feelings and find it difficult to maintain stability and happiness."
Heh.
My mother's greatest fear for me in life is just that, and if only she knew she had caused it! Perhaps she should have named me Kathleen.
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| Wednesday, July 31st, 2002
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7:48 pm - Home again, home again. . .
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Well, I'm back from vacation, and experiencing the joy of making up time (11.5 hrs yesterday, 10.5 today, whee!)
After the last post, we went up to Sarajevo for a few days, which was really interesting, and the drive up was beautiful--it was along the River Drina, which is the most incredible color green. The old town of Sarajevo was really different--it was a mix of like European and more Eastern. After that, it was back to Dubrovnik for more hanging out, drinking, and sitting on the beach. Overall, an excellent vacation.
And now that I'm back, I'm itching to go somewhere else. . . suggestions?
current mood:  sleepy
current music: All I ever watch is Friends
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| Tuesday, July 23rd, 2002
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1:56 pm - Mmmm. . . Croatia. . .
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I'm here in Croatia, having an excellent time. One of my favorite things on vacation is to look at my watch, and say "Gee, what would I be doing now?" And right now, I would be at work, half-way through the day. Exxxceeeelllent.
So far, we've been doing all the good vacation things, speanding alot of time on the beach (the water is so clear, and I am so red), hanging out with Aida's family (who are very cool), and spending alot of time in the Old Town (which is gorgeous), not to mention having more than one or two excellent Slovenian and Croatian beers.
Tomorrow we head up to Sarajevo, which should be cool. There isn't too much war-damage here--just a fair number of mortar scars (being the tacky American tourist, I made Aida pose with one of them. Heh. And with a Yugo. Heh.)
And then next week, back home. . . *sigh* I really deserve to have a life of leisure and no responsibility, I think. *pout*
OK, off to go get some dinner!
current mood:  cheerful
current music: Random strains of music from the beach
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| Thursday, July 18th, 2002
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7:55 am - Not that I'm a dork. . .
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But I have to say, I love the addition of Internet stations to airports.
I'm here at the Amsterdam airport with like 4 hours to kill, and it's far more fun to play on a computer then to wander around or sit and stare.
I'm currently en route to Croatia to play with my favorite little Bosnian. . . assuming she remembers to pick me up!
Uh oh. . . flashing time indicator. . .must. . . sign. . . off. . .
current mood: sleepy
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| Thursday, July 11th, 2002
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7:16 pm - This is my question. . .
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So I leave for vacation on Wednesday, right. Off to the wilds (semi-wilds? whatever) of Croatia and Bosnia with my favorite Bosnian.
And guess what?
I believe I have another freakin' wisdom tooth infection.
So, here's my question. Why do I have to consistently get a bloody freakin' wisdom tooth right before I go on vacation? I got one right before I left for Greece too.
When I was little, I used to not be able to sleep the night before I left for vacation. Now, I get wisdom tooth infections.
I'm just weird, I think.
current mood:  confused
current music: "The Wedding Planner"
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| Friday, July 5th, 2002
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7:53 pm - From T. . .
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B/c I want to do a survey . . .
10 bands [i'm including solo artists] i've seen live:
- Liz Phair
- Ani DiFranco
- Dar Williams
- Indigo Girls
- Catie Curtis
- Kris Delmhorst
- Mary Chpain Carpenter
- Tracy Chapman
- Keb' Mo'
- Jess Klein
9 things i'm looking forward to:
- Going to Croatia and Bosnia with my favorite Bosnian!
- Getting alot of sleep this weekend
- Denny's tomorrow morning--grits and grilled cheese!
- Having a beer in a few minutes
- Losing some weight
- Finishing Yugoslavia: Death of a Nation (as long as I don't kill myself first)
- Going swimming
- Getting a hug
- Going back to Ireland
8 things i wear daily:
- Underpants
- Bra
- Silver watch
- Five "silver" hoops
- My Wellesley ring
- My special ring
- My ring from Greece
- A shirt of some kind
7 things that annoy me:
- Stupid people
- Work (primarily the fact that I have to go)
- Feeling guilty
- Pompous people
- Obligations
- Blindly religious people
- Cooked vegetables
6 things i touch every day:
- My keyboard at home
- My keyboard at work
- My bed
- My remote control
- My car
- People
5 things i do every day:
- Curl up in bed
- Drink Diet Coke
- Talk to my mom
- Talk to Cathy/Ginger/Jenny/etc.
- Play on the computer
4 people i'd want to spend more time with:
- Various Wellesley friends
- Various HS friends
- People with whom I've lost touch (Theo, Linda, Britt, etc.)
- Liz Phair! (Heh)
3 movies that i could watch over and over:
- Age of Innocence
- Office Space
- Happy Gillmore ("Are you too good for your _hooooomme_?")
2 of my favorite songs at the moment:
- "Love is Nothing"--Liz Phair (Particularly, "And I thought who am I, who's this guy, would I lie, to make the day blur into the night)
- "Gonna get through this"--Daniel Friedman (It's on the radio alot)
1 person i could [will] spend the rest of my life with:
-Riddle me this, riddle me that.
If you can answer me that question, I'll pay you one million dollars!
(Evil finger thingy. . .)
current mood: chipper
current music: Faint strains of the TV
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| Sunday, June 16th, 2002
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11:33 am - Oh, Ireland. . .
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So I woke up at 8:30 to see the second half of the Ireland-Spain match, followed by two (yes, two) overtimes. In the second half of the regular time, Ireland equalized the score to 1-1 with like 3 minutes remaining. No one scored in either overtime. And then we moved to penalty kicks. Ireland lost by _one_ penalty kick. One! Now they're out--single elimination in this round--and that's it.
I feel like crying.
They were so close! And they could have made it to the Quarterfinals again--they haven't since 1990, when I was there.
Maybe I'm the lucky charm--if I'm in Ireland, they move up. You think?
The next World Cup is in Germany--specifically, two of the host towns are Hannover and Dortmund. We have friends in Hannover, and our exchange student is from Bochum, right near Dortmund. . . we could go, we could go!
This is my other question--why are we so lame in that the World Cup is only broadcast on Spanish language TV? Are all non-hispanic Americans just that lame? It was very stressful watching it in Spanish b/c a) I don't speak any Spanish, and b) the commentators were clearly rooting for Spain.
Oh well. . .
current mood: disappointed
current music: Birds chirping outside
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| Monday, June 10th, 2002
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8:12 pm - Putting the "fun" in fundamentalism
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I am so obsessed with ultra-religious websites.
My two favorites for today:
Islam Q&A: Ultra-strict interpretation of the Qur'an and the Hadith(i.e. women should not watch TV. Or be in a cab alone with a male driver.)
Checks for Life: Your source for pro-life personal checks. Including checks with "Pro-Life Zingers!" such as a cartoon of a woman walking to an abortion clinic, and her belly (or presumably the fetus in it) saying "I wish I was a fetus."
This is my question:
Why am I so drawn to these intensely religious websites? I really need to break free.
No wonder my parents thing I'll join a cult.
current mood:  amused
current music: The air conditioner
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| Tuesday, May 28th, 2002
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8:24 pm - Wellesley Alums. . .
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Whenever I get the Wellesley magazine, I always have a nagging desire to send in my very own update.
Now, I don't do it because a) I think it's kind of lame to do it only a few years out, and b) I don't want to seem like I'm bragging, and c) I don't want to sound like a loser.
But I still always have the nagging twinge.
Am I the only alum (Wellesley or otherwise) who feels this way?
This time's magazine was rather disappointing. The last one had rather amusing and entertaining updates, this one was just flat.
Oh well.
current mood: curious
current music: *NSYNC, "Girlfriend"
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| Saturday, May 25th, 2002
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2:54 pm - Oy. .. .
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My sister just that I'm more fun when she's drunk.
It's nice to feel loved.
What should we do?
Suggestions?
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| Thursday, May 23rd, 2002
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9:24 pm - Mmmm. . . not at work. . .
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Much as I love work, whee! I don't have to be there for five days!
I'm out in Seattle visiting my sister, which is pretty exciting. I haven't been out here in 1.5 yrs, so it's cool to be here again. The only sad thing is that she's not so keen on me using her computer, so I don't know how much I'll be able to be on and update.
Not too much has been happening so far. I got out here a few hours ago, and have just been hanging out thus far. It was exciting, though, I got to upgrade to first class for one of my flights, which was cool.
current mood: chipper
current music: Metallica, "Nothing Else Matters" (a mix my sister's playing
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