So you may remember my lucky dream from last year.
I have recently been worried because I haven't had any dreams about the outcome of the super bowl. But then I remembered that last year I had the dream the night before the game. That would be tonight!
I need to hurry up and go to sleep so I can start dreaming.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Come wit' it.
I was watching Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew on MTV tonight. I was watching last week's episode (episode 2) because I missed it, and I really like the first and third performances, and I think you should check it out. Also, I think the second dance crew is lame, so feel free not to like them.
Also, I died laughing when Lil' Mama gave a shout-out to President Obama, which is really the whole reason for this post.
Also, I died laughing when Lil' Mama gave a shout-out to President Obama, which is really the whole reason for this post.
Ky to the 25th power, or something...
Happy birthday, Kylie!
Oh, hey us in Provo, outside the Regency! I checked the date on this photo and it is January 5, 2005, as close to your birthday as I could get! 2005 was a long time ago, man. Nutso! Hmm... I got that jacket that season, I think. It's still going strong, even now...But anyway, happy birthday Dahling, here's to your 25th year!
Wicka wicka woot!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
In the black!
Somehow, I'm exhausted. I've been tired for a few days now, so I've concluded my body is trying to fight something off. I've been trying to help by getting a lot of rest, fluids, a balanced diet, and Emergen-C.
But really what it comes down to is that I haven't been able to read as much as I usually do, I'm behind on two Netflix movies (Mary has already watched Finding Forrester and Willow, whereas I've only completed 20 minutes of Willow) and I've been meaning to paint my nails black, and then after a week paint them bright blue. Tonight I looked over at Mary and saw she had painted her nails black! And she plans on doing a bright color next! I'm so behind! I had the great idea, but I haven't been able to accomplish it! Mary is going to be onto her bright nail color, and I'm going to still be in the black!
Sigh. I'm exhausted. I haven't even had time to finish eating a little bowl of jello I started on Saturday.
But the good news is that I got to play with a puppy today.
He misses you, Elizabeth.
But really what it comes down to is that I haven't been able to read as much as I usually do, I'm behind on two Netflix movies (Mary has already watched Finding Forrester and Willow, whereas I've only completed 20 minutes of Willow) and I've been meaning to paint my nails black, and then after a week paint them bright blue. Tonight I looked over at Mary and saw she had painted her nails black! And she plans on doing a bright color next! I'm so behind! I had the great idea, but I haven't been able to accomplish it! Mary is going to be onto her bright nail color, and I'm going to still be in the black!
Sigh. I'm exhausted. I haven't even had time to finish eating a little bowl of jello I started on Saturday.
But the good news is that I got to play with a puppy today.
He misses you, Elizabeth.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Pink Star
I opened up one of those mini packs of Starbursts, you know the kind with two fruit flavored chews, and I got two pinks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This means I'm bound to have a great night.
This means I'm bound to have a great night.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Rain, the Beach, and a Cousin
That last post was a bit depressing, so I figured I should post about something good: It rained today!
Oh man, we desperately needed rain. I hope it continues to rain. Now, as much as I enjoy being able to go to the beach in January and work on my tan, I do understand that our area needs rain, and I am grateful we've got some now.
By the way, I was reading an old journal of mine and I had commented that it had been a great year because my first beach excursion was in January, and the last of that year was in October. January through October, not bad, eh? (That "eh" was for my Canadian audience.)
Also, tonight I'm having a slumber party with my 13 year old cousin. I'm excited. I need to go pack. I probably need to pack work clothes, as I will probably need to help feed the horses. Ohh... maybe I'll take some pictures and post them for you! Oh! This sounds like a great idea.
I'm also anticipating eating food (what, I don't know. Perhaps I will just find something to make, and make it. I do love their kitchen, even though they have a corner sink.) and we will watch a movie, and play Rodeopoly, probably do make-overs and hello, DANCE PARTY! The Jonas Brothers are our favorite!
Oh man, we desperately needed rain. I hope it continues to rain. Now, as much as I enjoy being able to go to the beach in January and work on my tan, I do understand that our area needs rain, and I am grateful we've got some now.
By the way, I was reading an old journal of mine and I had commented that it had been a great year because my first beach excursion was in January, and the last of that year was in October. January through October, not bad, eh? (That "eh" was for my Canadian audience.)
Also, tonight I'm having a slumber party with my 13 year old cousin. I'm excited. I need to go pack. I probably need to pack work clothes, as I will probably need to help feed the horses. Ohh... maybe I'll take some pictures and post them for you! Oh! This sounds like a great idea.
I'm also anticipating eating food (what, I don't know. Perhaps I will just find something to make, and make it. I do love their kitchen, even though they have a corner sink.) and we will watch a movie, and play Rodeopoly, probably do make-overs and hello, DANCE PARTY! The Jonas Brothers are our favorite!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
"We'll pray for you."
Well, today was crappy.
No, I take that back a bit. The inauguration was excellent. And my home teachers came over and they are splendid, and brought the Spirit. I needed the Spirit, because the rest of the day was crappy.
I went to the dentist.
I take good care of my teeth. I brush and floss all the time. But I've come away from a check up at the dentist only once without having a cavity. My average is about 2.5, but my highest is 6.
So, when I got kicked off of my parents insurance, I didn't go to the dentist. That would require cash money that I didn't have. Well, I had a filling fall out, and after about 10 months I found myself in the dentist's chair. He was poking around it there, and when he got to the side of my mouth that had been hurting, he hit something, pain shot from my tooth and tears rolled out of my eyes.
Yes, I cried.
He felt terrible and apologized profusely. Then he proceeded to tell me that I have 5 cavities.
No big deal, that didn't beat the record.
Then he tells me that all but one cavity are on two teeth that are already patched up pretty good. He says he doesn't feel comfortable just patching me up, he wants to put crowns on two of my teeth. So, the diagnosis is two crowns, one filling. Then I remembered I was a cash pay patient. They said each crown is $865. American dollars. I don't know where I'm going to find those dollars. I am beginning to think they don't actually exist.
So, I went home and cried.
Then, when I was leaving tutoring, I heard something squeaky happening with the wheels of my car. I went home, asked Dad to take a look, and he wants to take it to the shop tomorrow. Thankfully there is another car I can use for the day, but I'm worried that "squeaky" will cost a lot of money. A lot of money I don't have. A lot of money that needs to go in my mouth.
Ben Mallett is one of my home teachers and he asked if there is anything they could do. I said, "Yes, raise a lot of money, and then put it in my mouth, 'cause that's where I need it." Ben responded, "Um, we'll pray for you."
So, that was my day. It was rather lame and depressing. Although one good and funny thing did happen in my personal personal life, so I was glad about that. If you want to know what it is, you can call me.
No, I take that back a bit. The inauguration was excellent. And my home teachers came over and they are splendid, and brought the Spirit. I needed the Spirit, because the rest of the day was crappy.
I went to the dentist.
I take good care of my teeth. I brush and floss all the time. But I've come away from a check up at the dentist only once without having a cavity. My average is about 2.5, but my highest is 6.
So, when I got kicked off of my parents insurance, I didn't go to the dentist. That would require cash money that I didn't have. Well, I had a filling fall out, and after about 10 months I found myself in the dentist's chair. He was poking around it there, and when he got to the side of my mouth that had been hurting, he hit something, pain shot from my tooth and tears rolled out of my eyes.
Yes, I cried.
He felt terrible and apologized profusely. Then he proceeded to tell me that I have 5 cavities.
No big deal, that didn't beat the record.
Then he tells me that all but one cavity are on two teeth that are already patched up pretty good. He says he doesn't feel comfortable just patching me up, he wants to put crowns on two of my teeth. So, the diagnosis is two crowns, one filling. Then I remembered I was a cash pay patient. They said each crown is $865. American dollars. I don't know where I'm going to find those dollars. I am beginning to think they don't actually exist.
So, I went home and cried.
Then, when I was leaving tutoring, I heard something squeaky happening with the wheels of my car. I went home, asked Dad to take a look, and he wants to take it to the shop tomorrow. Thankfully there is another car I can use for the day, but I'm worried that "squeaky" will cost a lot of money. A lot of money I don't have. A lot of money that needs to go in my mouth.
Ben Mallett is one of my home teachers and he asked if there is anything they could do. I said, "Yes, raise a lot of money, and then put it in my mouth, 'cause that's where I need it." Ben responded, "Um, we'll pray for you."
So, that was my day. It was rather lame and depressing. Although one good and funny thing did happen in my personal personal life, so I was glad about that. If you want to know what it is, you can call me.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
I went Green, like, a million years ago.
Since we are on the topic, let me just say that I am tired of all this Green business. I hate that going green is the cool and innovative thing to do. I went green years ago because my parents (and my public school education) brought me up to respect the earth and it's resources. I think that "going green" in my realm is very simple. Don't use as many lights. Watch your water usage. Walk somewhere. Grow a garden. Recycle where possible. (I live in California. We recycle everything.) But by recycle, I don't just mean waste, I mean reusing things. I sewed a quilt using old jeans. The jeans now have a second life, and that quilt is so heavy it keeps me plenty warm at night without needing to blast the heater.
The other "Green" influence in my life was the across the street neighbors. I would see her walking everywhere with a bag when she would go out shopping. When I was very young, I thought her bringing her own bag to the store was silly. Around 1996 I realized this was a good idea. How come it took the rest of America until now to understand this? My neighbor knew about the bag thing long ago, it hit me in '96, and the light is just dawning on some people. What is that about?
Anyway, my neighbor was a bit more hard-core in her environment stuff than I am, for example, I do not abide by the rule, "If it's yellow let it mellow, if it's brown flush it down." But, I am a believer in compost piles and growing your own food.
A family of one of my friends always used a clothes line instead of a dryer to dry their clothes. I met this family in the 4th(?) grade, and they have always been doing this line drying thing. They are just another example of people who have "gone green" and didn't brag about it or try to make it cool. They just did what they thought was right. I like them for it.
Sigh.
I suppose that little rant is finished. I'm glad it's out. It had been inside me a very long time.
The other "Green" influence in my life was the across the street neighbors. I would see her walking everywhere with a bag when she would go out shopping. When I was very young, I thought her bringing her own bag to the store was silly. Around 1996 I realized this was a good idea. How come it took the rest of America until now to understand this? My neighbor knew about the bag thing long ago, it hit me in '96, and the light is just dawning on some people. What is that about?
Anyway, my neighbor was a bit more hard-core in her environment stuff than I am, for example, I do not abide by the rule, "If it's yellow let it mellow, if it's brown flush it down." But, I am a believer in compost piles and growing your own food.
A family of one of my friends always used a clothes line instead of a dryer to dry their clothes. I met this family in the 4th(?) grade, and they have always been doing this line drying thing. They are just another example of people who have "gone green" and didn't brag about it or try to make it cool. They just did what they thought was right. I like them for it.
Sigh.
I suppose that little rant is finished. I'm glad it's out. It had been inside me a very long time.
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