last night i annihilated my little car. here is a copy-and-pasted entry since i am too lazy to write it all up again (i was updating some friends about the incident. ):
i'm all fine, minus the two bruises/minor heat burns i got from the airbag deployment. thanks girls for all the thoughts!
it was pretty crazy and happened so quickly. i was on my way to gavin's house (in a bit of a hurry to watch the VMAs; accounting for the wreck) and was going about 40 in a 35. the truck in front of my braked and my car, which doesn't have the best brakes in the world, got caught up in his undercarriage while i tried to stop. airbag burst, with the powder flying everywhere, and i got out in an "OMG OMG OMG" sort of mess.
the guy was pretty chill throught the whole situation. his truck only had undercarriage damage while my whole front end was destroyed. i should have taken pics but failed to. i called gavin all blubbery and then called the police. the police were nice and no tickets were issued (HUGE relief, even though the cop said he should have given me one but didn't. guess the crying and misery of a 22 year old destroying her first car on a clean record gave him the benefit of a doubt.) gavin rushed over and held me, reminding me that everything will work out for the better even if i am carless again. i'm glad that he was there to keep me all at bay. he is very dependable, especially in a moment such as this. (ladies, if your boy rushes to the scene to make sure you don't run off in a fit of tears, he is a keeper.)
my little chariot got towed off since it was not in driveable condition. i couldn't even open the passenger door to get my junk out of the glovebox so had to go through the driver door. i'm expecting an insurance call this week after the claims have been filed and hopefully i'll get a little money (if any) for the car to go toward another car. it is good thing that i just got a new job and just began my grace period for the student loans. big plus for having a birthday this week, which means any of that money is going toward the new car. i'm slowly getting my transportation arrangements set up for work and it is all turning out well.
i'm quite disappointed that i was in such a friggin hurry to see the VMAs and got into a wreck. no awards show is so important to not be very precautious about my surroundings. lesson learned.
that's the story and i'm sticking to it. i'm on the car hunt today and will hopefully have one real soon. it's a pain that this had to happen two days before work starts. did i mess up someone's karma to get this? i don't know; hopefully this is purely coincidental.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008
haunted (town)house
after all of the graduation hoopla (see last post if you've been living under a rock lately), i am finally settling into the townhome. a few weeks ago robert, one of my good friends, needed to find two people to take over the rooms his current roommates were vacating in august. seeing as how i needed somewhere to live after graduation and did not favor the thought of moving back to mom's house, i obliged to the idea.
spacious bedroom? check. locality to just about everything? check. demons haunting the place? check.
okay, maybe our place is not so haunted. it's one of those 1970's structured townhomes you might find in various parts of houston (memorial, alief, etc.) so its bound to have a fair share of minor problems. first, carpet replacement. my new room had what appeared to be a kool-aid man homicide dead center in the room. also, the dog has marked her territory...all over the landing near the second floor. the carpet was replaced a few days ago so no more frightening spots exist in my bedroom anymore. i can rest in peace knowing that a certain red pitcher will not bust in and exclaim "OHHH YEAH!" while i'm asleep. he knows what's good for him.
another situation we ran into was electricity problems. the electrician came by to fix our A/C connection. soon afterward, funhouse madness ensued. it all started after the electrician left when i noticed that my bedroom lights were flickering. not to mention, my iHome kept making strange noises and was all lit up. the problem? i did not even touch my iHome. i went to the bathroom to notice that my lights were extremely dimmer than usual and kept flickering. i asked robert if he noticed anything and he told me that his computer would shut down if my bedroom and bath lights AND his bathroom lights were even own. this smaal problem also caused my George Foreman grill to short out (i just got it three weeks ago as a graduation present. so long to knocking out fat) and the kitchen fan to no longer work. thankfully this was fixed and we have no problems with the electricity as of now.
after all of this, i still love my new little place. it needs some work here and there but it is manageable.
spacious bedroom? check. locality to just about everything? check. demons haunting the place? check.
okay, maybe our place is not so haunted. it's one of those 1970's structured townhomes you might find in various parts of houston (memorial, alief, etc.) so its bound to have a fair share of minor problems. first, carpet replacement. my new room had what appeared to be a kool-aid man homicide dead center in the room. also, the dog has marked her territory...all over the landing near the second floor. the carpet was replaced a few days ago so no more frightening spots exist in my bedroom anymore. i can rest in peace knowing that a certain red pitcher will not bust in and exclaim "OHHH YEAH!" while i'm asleep. he knows what's good for him.
another situation we ran into was electricity problems. the electrician came by to fix our A/C connection. soon afterward, funhouse madness ensued. it all started after the electrician left when i noticed that my bedroom lights were flickering. not to mention, my iHome kept making strange noises and was all lit up. the problem? i did not even touch my iHome. i went to the bathroom to notice that my lights were extremely dimmer than usual and kept flickering. i asked robert if he noticed anything and he told me that his computer would shut down if my bedroom and bath lights AND his bathroom lights were even own. this smaal problem also caused my George Foreman grill to short out (i just got it three weeks ago as a graduation present. so long to knocking out fat) and the kitchen fan to no longer work. thankfully this was fixed and we have no problems with the electricity as of now.
after all of this, i still love my new little place. it needs some work here and there but it is manageable.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
bigger than myself
a few mornings ago i officially finished college. after slaving over enchiladas and a presentation over the quince until the wee hour of 3.30 am i knocked out my multicultural lit class. i also found out that i aced my internship course and shared the news of a potential offer with the museum i have worked at this summer with my advisor. it also helps that i moved off campus and received my cap and gown a week ago.
i walked away and wanted to perform an elaborate dance to display my excitement and joy to the world around me. the thought of finally being done and stepping into another frame of life seemed so enthralling, so wonderful.
but, as that episode of saved by the bell when jessie spano becomes addicted to caffeine pills, i went from so excited to so scared.
i want to know what's next: career? marriage? family? retirement? it has been rushing through my mind all day since all my spare time has been divided between unpacking boxes and dwelling on the fact that i am closing a stage of my life.
i think that this is one of those milestone moments that you see in a movie. while life is rushing around yours begins to slow down, as if to accentuate the ever-so present mood and feelings. tomorrow morning is going to change my life forever. not only my life will be changed but all those around me will too. for as long as i could remember i held the family torch: first woman on dad's side and first person ever on my mom's side. it's quite the rush - and pressure, might i add - to have this privilege.
however, i handled it quite decently. i switched majors five times, gone through many organizations, friends, hairstyles, but have made it thus far. i'm making a mark tomorrow, one that will help set up a framework for the rest of my years to come.
sounds daunting at first, but it's not too bad. i'm just glad to have made what seemed so impossible september 2004 possible now. cheers!
i walked away and wanted to perform an elaborate dance to display my excitement and joy to the world around me. the thought of finally being done and stepping into another frame of life seemed so enthralling, so wonderful.
but, as that episode of saved by the bell when jessie spano becomes addicted to caffeine pills, i went from so excited to so scared.
i want to know what's next: career? marriage? family? retirement? it has been rushing through my mind all day since all my spare time has been divided between unpacking boxes and dwelling on the fact that i am closing a stage of my life.
i think that this is one of those milestone moments that you see in a movie. while life is rushing around yours begins to slow down, as if to accentuate the ever-so present mood and feelings. tomorrow morning is going to change my life forever. not only my life will be changed but all those around me will too. for as long as i could remember i held the family torch: first woman on dad's side and first person ever on my mom's side. it's quite the rush - and pressure, might i add - to have this privilege.
however, i handled it quite decently. i switched majors five times, gone through many organizations, friends, hairstyles, but have made it thus far. i'm making a mark tomorrow, one that will help set up a framework for the rest of my years to come.
sounds daunting at first, but it's not too bad. i'm just glad to have made what seemed so impossible september 2004 possible now. cheers!
Friday, April 11, 2008
consumption junction
this afternoon, while hardly paying attention in my international relations class (as you can tell that i am experiencing senioritis of he highest degree) i decided to check out the news when i noticed this article about students who visited a brothel for their american consumption and culture course.
i woudn't even think about visiting brothels as a way that us americans utilize the consumption habit. as of recently, light has been brought on the age old practice of prostitution. it still seems as a barbaric concept, not only because of the fact that it is illegal in all states except for nevada, but also because women sell themselves for entertainment. however, don't we all buy into things just for the sheer fun of it?
the idea of consumption in america usually align with our $4 cups of coffee and $500 smart phones that we simply cannot get enough of. it's also in the clothings stores filled to the brim with the fashionable goods that will see the donation bin at goodwill six months later. more and more, we dedicate paychecks to the disposable joys of life. even people that "go green" jump right onto the bandwagon and replace all their old items just to become more friendly to the environment. it is an oxymoron to create even greater carbon footprints from the ones that we are trying to break away from.
our cycle of hoarding up whatever we can in order to live better lives has got to die down. i don't think that we can completely stop but i think that we can improve on these habits. need new clothes: go to a secondhand shop. want to upgrade your ipod to the newest model: rock the one you have until it gives you the screen of death. by doing these simple things we can create a better life for ourselves.
i woudn't even think about visiting brothels as a way that us americans utilize the consumption habit. as of recently, light has been brought on the age old practice of prostitution. it still seems as a barbaric concept, not only because of the fact that it is illegal in all states except for nevada, but also because women sell themselves for entertainment. however, don't we all buy into things just for the sheer fun of it?
the idea of consumption in america usually align with our $4 cups of coffee and $500 smart phones that we simply cannot get enough of. it's also in the clothings stores filled to the brim with the fashionable goods that will see the donation bin at goodwill six months later. more and more, we dedicate paychecks to the disposable joys of life. even people that "go green" jump right onto the bandwagon and replace all their old items just to become more friendly to the environment. it is an oxymoron to create even greater carbon footprints from the ones that we are trying to break away from.
our cycle of hoarding up whatever we can in order to live better lives has got to die down. i don't think that we can completely stop but i think that we can improve on these habits. need new clothes: go to a secondhand shop. want to upgrade your ipod to the newest model: rock the one you have until it gives you the screen of death. by doing these simple things we can create a better life for ourselves.
Monday, March 10, 2008
too many "honest" attempts later...
This afternoon while in international relations (yes, I am in class. I stopped paying attention because we're way off-topic) I decided to browse around facebook and I saw an ad for endless.com. In case you are not online shopping savvy, it's a shoe website. I saw some cute heels and decided to look around some more. All of the sudden I came across this gem of a heel:
For only $65.95 you, too, can own some stripper heels. I had a good laugh looking at the wide array of "platforms" on this site.
Graduation countdown is underway, with only 158 days to go until I chunk a deuce to HBU as I receive my $90,000 sheet of paper. The new quarter just started and i'm feeling it already. My schedule consists of this:
So that is what is happening right now. I'm no longer at The Collegian due to having too much work on my plate. It's all good though, especially because I can spend my Saturdays shopping with mom. I also got a car, which is a cute little beast. I'm good, and I hope you are too. Stay tuned for regular updates.
(I'm serious this time...)
For only $65.95 you, too, can own some stripper heels. I had a good laugh looking at the wide array of "platforms" on this site.Graduation countdown is underway, with only 158 days to go until I chunk a deuce to HBU as I receive my $90,000 sheet of paper. The new quarter just started and i'm feeling it already. My schedule consists of this:
- Intro to Political Science: MWF 9:30-11 am
- This class has a pretty good mix of people. There's a friend here and there but there are also some weirdos in the class. One guy will tell every person "Good morning" as they enter through the doors. I like when people are considerate but to tell every one that and creep them out? Not so much, especialy after I woke up only 20 minutes ago. He should be lucky that I didn't threaten his life or gonads by now.
- International Relations: MWF 12:30-2 pm
- Basically all we really talk about is other systems of government in different nations, such as the European Union. The only downside: this one girl who gets on her uneducated soapbox every day. I'm certain that she is not a political science major but not all of us are preachy. We share but do not use every class session as an opportunity to tell everyone how Iraq got fucked because now the Sunnis and Shiites are fighting. I guess someone forgot to tell her that the above state has been going on for ages, not just recently.
Lame. But I have some allies in this class including a sister and some of my other poli sci buddies who I have had class with since Summer 2007. Also, Dr. Bordelon teaches this class (as well as the above one), which makes the classes more fun. How can you go without hearing his greate dislike for the Eagles? - Empirical: MW 2-3 pm
- Another class with Dr. Colbert! Did you know that HBU has a professor that looks like Stephen Colbert? You know now.
Dr. Hammons is a pretty funny prof but he give nearly impossible work. This class is about the statistical language of political science, the REAL science in the subject. So far, so good. Sure, I'm going to spend alot of time in the computer lab this quarter doing the projects that are associated with the class but I can pull an A in this one. After all, these are my final 3 classes in poli sci so I need A's.
So that is what is happening right now. I'm no longer at The Collegian due to having too much work on my plate. It's all good though, especially because I can spend my Saturdays shopping with mom. I also got a car, which is a cute little beast. I'm good, and I hope you are too. Stay tuned for regular updates.
(I'm serious this time...)
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
the hamster that fell off the wheel
after making an honest attempt nearly two months ago, i am trying my hand at this again. after all, this is a new year and one goal should be "write in blog." this goal is sandwiched between "drink less caffeine" and "go to sleep earlier," both of which are currently failing. i need the caffeine to wake up after getting 5 hours of sleep. hopefully i can keep one more consistent.
as of late, i have indulged into the evil workings of tv on dvd. because of the writer's strike i have nothing else to look at when i'm watching my daily hour of tv. as much as it pains me i have found some solutions:
forgive me if i make no sense, i'll try to come up with something better to talk about next time.
as of late, i have indulged into the evil workings of tv on dvd. because of the writer's strike i have nothing else to look at when i'm watching my daily hour of tv. as much as it pains me i have found some solutions:
- dvds
- play outside
- running (yes, i'm back in my daily groove!)
- catching up on sleep
forgive me if i make no sense, i'll try to come up with something better to talk about next time.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
chills and thrills
there is only one reason why i've been so negligent lately, which so happens to be school. normally i would write at least every other day but i don't like to rush someone through the routine and monotonous details of my day. i should be in bed at this moment, catching up on the sleep that i have lost in the past couple of days. instead i'm writing this and listening to the most recent episode of this american life.
so what is going on? a lot, i tell you. for starters i sucked in my gut and participated in panhellenic recruitment on campus. it was an intense weekend but i am proud to say that i am now a sister of alpha chi omega! we're having so much fun, from hanging out at meetings to lunch dates to an interesting retreat in hill country. i can say that i, a city girl, survived just fine without electricity and fussed very little.
every two months or so i change job titles at the collegian. i started as a writer only one year ago and have climbed up the food chain since. last friday, i got an offer for becoming the entertainment editor for the remainder of the year. my job is now more self-explanatory: play with press kits i receive, attend movies i'm invited to pre-screen, and find awesome sudoku puzzles to place on my pages.
(i also get a column, which is even sweeter than the fore mentioned. wow, i have arrived.)
two weeks ago i celebrated month 8 with gavin. for those who don't know who i'm talking about, he is the boy. gavin is simply terrific and always finds a way to make me laugh. i got off work early tonight so we spent the evening watching family guy and then showing jenn (the roommate) N64 kid. more jolly good times will come soon: gavin is meeting my dad's side of the family at a reunion on saturday. wish us luck!
finally, i went to deviantart just a few minutes ago to check things out and saw this:
this is from my visit to DC this past may. while it was great seeing all the things that fabricate our heritage, i still thought that the Metro was the best thing about my trip. i spent 3 out of my 5 days there on the metro, learning the lines and taking pictures like this one.
it gives me chills down my spine. not bad ones, just good ones. the photo emotes exactly how i feel.
gosh, i can't wait to go back...
so what is going on? a lot, i tell you. for starters i sucked in my gut and participated in panhellenic recruitment on campus. it was an intense weekend but i am proud to say that i am now a sister of alpha chi omega! we're having so much fun, from hanging out at meetings to lunch dates to an interesting retreat in hill country. i can say that i, a city girl, survived just fine without electricity and fussed very little.
every two months or so i change job titles at the collegian. i started as a writer only one year ago and have climbed up the food chain since. last friday, i got an offer for becoming the entertainment editor for the remainder of the year. my job is now more self-explanatory: play with press kits i receive, attend movies i'm invited to pre-screen, and find awesome sudoku puzzles to place on my pages.
(i also get a column, which is even sweeter than the fore mentioned. wow, i have arrived.)
two weeks ago i celebrated month 8 with gavin. for those who don't know who i'm talking about, he is the boy. gavin is simply terrific and always finds a way to make me laugh. i got off work early tonight so we spent the evening watching family guy and then showing jenn (the roommate) N64 kid. more jolly good times will come soon: gavin is meeting my dad's side of the family at a reunion on saturday. wish us luck!
finally, i went to deviantart just a few minutes ago to check things out and saw this:
this is from my visit to DC this past may. while it was great seeing all the things that fabricate our heritage, i still thought that the Metro was the best thing about my trip. i spent 3 out of my 5 days there on the metro, learning the lines and taking pictures like this one.
it gives me chills down my spine. not bad ones, just good ones. the photo emotes exactly how i feel.
gosh, i can't wait to go back...
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