An Excellent Literary Example

1:18pm: So
My sister... the good one... I mean, the really super good one...

She has this boyfriend.
Now this is her first real boyfriend, I think, and she's totally head over heels as well she should be with her first boyfriend....

Anywho, she told us that he was 21.  By told us, I mean, my other sister found about him, and my youngest sister told.

Fast forward a bit... b/c I"ll tell the meeting him story later...

Come to find out today, by means of myspace stalking...

that this kid is actually 24, not 21.  Not only is he 24, he's about to turn 25.

My sister turned 18 on May 2nd.

They've been dating since Christmas.

He wanted to ask her out for  a few months before that, but was too scared to.

My question is:
Who votes that me and my siblings curb stomp his ass?

On one hand, I totally want to.  This is my baby sister.  The good one!

On the other hand... my other sister was a senior in high school (though a few months older) when she started dating her guy, and he's the same age as the youngest sister's guy.

I mean, when I was 19, I think I messed around with a 30 year old or something like that...

And my youngest sister in many ways is very mature for a soon to be high school graduate.

Question is...
what to do... what to do...

Meh.

5:04pm: Hi
I haven't been here in a while... I kinda miss doing my livejournal...

It's always so fun to post my feelings, so that I don't actually have to talk about them...

HA HA HA HA HA HA

12:35pm: Hey
Anyone remember me?  I miss my livejournal.  How's it going guys?

2:42pm: Much much is happening
1 - My friend is dying and that sucks.
2 - I"m a grumpy grumpy busy busy grumpy girl
3 - I get to pick the BFF up from the Airport... leaving work in 15... WOO
4 - my nieces are cute.
5 - I"m doing alright despite everything.

10:32am: It occurs to me...
I might be a tad bit cynical.

Or maybe the main problem is... that I just don't really care about that many people.

I don't know.

Meh.

4:24pm: Hmmmmm

Doing better.

Just a lot of huge decisions.

Which, contrary to popular belief, I usually think to death.

URGH.
WHy is work so BUSY?

4:11pm: Well

 

Sometimes
I hate my life.
Most of the time actually.
Pretty much all the time.
I am going to go home
and sleep
and sleep
and sleep
And then I am going to wake up and smoke
and then go back to sleep.

G'night.

10:49am: Hey there Yoopie
So I got these wierd little muffinesque things from Trader Joes... and I'm going to figure out therecipe.  The main ingredient is wheat bran, and it's sweetened with fruit juice.  One tiny little90 calorie muffin packs 13 grams of fiber.  

Nice.

I'll figure out the recipe...

 

10:29am: STILL

I am still working out like a fiend.  I have to do something light tonight, and I"m not sure what it will be.  pretty sure I might just take a nice long walk, or something.  that would be nice.  I'm going to be running sprints tomorrow so I need to rest up a bit for it.
But yesterday I did 40 minutes of HIT cardio, and an hour and 15 of yoga, mostly slow flow last night.
and on Sunday, I did half an hour of really HIT cardio...

AND I've been still climbing stairs at work.  I work on the 16th floor, so I hate it just as much each and every time.

My legs are sore.  And I want to eat all the freaking time.  I've been SOOOOO hungry, and I"m trying to keep my calories down, and it's NOT working out well, b/c my body has been really craving protein and carbs b/c of all this crap.

Meh.

AND I know I've gained weight.

Double meh.

10:05am: A Dear Abby that I loved!
 

EVERYDAY KINDNESS IS SECRET OF MARRIAGES FULL OF ROMANCE

9:21am: PS Have I mentioned...

If you search for killer_mongoose on google... that vampire profile... totally NOT. ME.

PS.  Brownie points for anyone who can tell me my five favorite children's books.  HINT: 2 of them are Dr. Seuss, and at least 2 of them were not first written in English.

ALSO... the BFF is the greatest.  She's working out too.  It really makes it easier for me.  And we're going to be the two hottest kids on the playground.

9:10am: All Sorts of News on the Courtney Front
So my Doc (actually the other Doc in her practice.  She's out of town till July.)  So THE Doc yelled at me, told me I wasn't excersizing enough, and that I was eating too much.  That was Monday.  REMIND TO TELL THAT STORY LATER...

So anyhow... I upped the excersize... I must keep this pace.  Once I get past the 2 week hump, I'll be okay.  So what did I do this week you ask?

Monday - Spinning (1hr)
Tuesday - Spinning (1hr), Yoga(1.5hr)
Wednesday - Gardening(45min), Crosstrainer(35min, 5 mi, almots 500 cal)
Today - Going to get good running shoes, and going running
Tomorrow - Not jack.  It's my b'day.
Saturday - Going with the BFF so she can get a bike, Going to Quantico to check out Marines, I mean... lift weights, and do the elliptical.
Sunday - Prolly power yoga in the morning.  I might also do that Sat.

THOUGH, my Doc said yoga doesn't count.  But he has never done power yoga.  And I do need ONE day that's not balls to the wall High Intensity Cardio.  Of course, he also tried to say that Spinning didn't count, or the cross trainer, and that only running counted.  THEN he asked me, do you just not like running, or do you HATE it?  And I said: It hurts my knees if I do it too much, so there!  And he said HE had to get back on the schedule he put me on.... so next time I go, I'm going to give him hell.

Anyhow... will tell about the Doc's appt later.

ALSO... Going to get put on Chantix.  Filling the subscription tomorrow.

Chantix=Smoking=Puking

oh yeah.  And today I walked down and up the stairs.  This may not seem impressive... but I work on the 16th floor.

  

11:01am: How about quiz time?
Any teenager can write a survey about their favorite class or their secret crush or how nice their car is that their parents paid for. this survey is only for the grown-ups.






Do you have a college degree?
I'm a sophomore at NOVA.  Fun Fun.


What was the amount of your last electric bill?
Dunno.  My landlord handles that stuff.


Do you have life insurance?
Sure do.

How many hours per week do you work?
40 plus

Have you ever attended a Toastmaster's event?
I don't even know what that is.


Favorite place to attend happy hour?
The one bar at Quantico...

How many miles is your commute to work each day (one way)?
3 miles


What time do you get up every morning?
0630


What is your definition of sleeping in late?
0830


Do you check your cholesterol on a yearly basis?
Yup.


How large was your first cell phone?
pretty sure... about the same size as my current phone...


Does your employer provide good health insurance?
It's excellent.


Did you use the internet to write a research paper?
I sure did.


Have you ever attended a HS reunion?
Not yet.


Did you become what you said you would "when you grew up?"
Ha. No.

What's your favorite drink?
Water.  Or pineapple juice.


Alcoholic?
Nothing like a good beer.

Have you been divorced?
 Nope.  Hopefully never.


How old were you when you stopped getting ID'd for alcohol?
I still get carded.


Favorite casino?
Never been to one.


Are you happier now than you were in high school?
Ugh.  I wouldn't repeat high school for all the money in the world.

Did you ever have hyper color shirts?
Sure did.

Remember Pipeline shirts?!!
nope

Do you remember when Michael Jackson was black and attracted to women?
Sure do.

Do you remember when MTV played music videos?
yupum.


Do any of you remember the game show on MTv called remote control???
vaguely.


Have you had a will made?
I need to.  I DO have beneficiaries for my 401 K and Life insurance.



What music was in your cd/cassette player when you were 16?
Tori Amos. Nine inch nails. Toad the wet sprocket. Toadies. etc.



Favorite fancy/upscale restaurant?
Chart House.



Where were you when you found out about 9/11?
work.



Do you have any children yet?
Not yet... but hopefully soon.

11:49am: The greatest Web site of all.
 http://www.thingsididlastnight.com/

10:14am: I Coined a new phrase today

I made a decision.

I'm going to get a degree in something I love.  In something that I genuinely want to do.  

I have decided that I want to LOVE my life, not just NOT HATE it.

Haven't decided quite what though.. but I have an idea...

1:54pm: What do I hate?
When I order my freaking Veggie Delight w/ no lettuce and no tomato at Subway and they get all lousy about giving me enough veggies to fill up my freaking sandwich.

5:02pm: Fun Stuff - Can't wait...
http://www.cookingforengineers.com/recipe/106/Marshmallows

I'm going to make a vegan version of these marshmallows...

It sucks that I can't find veggie marshmallows anywhere, but you know?  I have some unflavored agar at home that is calling my name!

I"ll let you guys know how it goes...

 

10:37am: Scat Cat 5!
http://www.geekologie.com/2008/04/cat_5_wedding_ring_lets_everyo.php

 I remember a very special story that did NOT involve some Cat 5 cable.

DO YOU REMEMBER IT?

You know who you are...

:-)

4:44pm: UGH
 This is the longest week of my life.

That is all.

2:56pm: Oh yeah. That's right. Survey.
1. Are you dating the last person you kissed?
Es posible.

2. Pretend you had 10 beers. Describe what you would be doing right now.
Throwing up.  I'm a light weight these days.

3. What do you want?
To be thin and hot... and a whole host of other things I will not have.

4. Who was the last person you shared a bed with?
You know that song Tain't Nobody's Bizness if I Do?   Listen to it.

5. Do you talk to yourself?
Yes.

6. Do you drink milk straight from the carton?
I love milk... but I'm moving to soy milk... so no.

7. Who knows a secret or two about you?
Myself.  It's not a secret if you tell people.

8. How long is your hair?
short these days.  About shoulder length.

9. Do you like Batman?
It's pretty much a family requirement.

10. Who was the last person who told you they loved you?
The most oft heard version of that song is done by Billie Holiday.

11 is out for lunch.

12. Do you swear at your parents?
not At... but more than occationally in front of.

13. Do you like anyone(s) now?
Sure.

14. When was the last time you lied?
I do not lie.  I omit truths.

15. What do you like for breakfast?
Poached eggs on sourdough toast would be good?

16. Is your birthday on a holiday?
Nope.

17. What instant messaging service do you use?
AIM.

18. Last thing you cooked today?
Today, I made a sandwich.

19. Did you have a nap today?
Nope.

20. Whose house did you go to last?
Lillei's, and theBFFs

21. What do you wear more, jeans or sweats
Um...  Mostly slacks for work.... and sweats should only be worn at home, or at the gym.  Not in public.

 

22. Why is the sky blue?
Particles.

23. Do you like green beans?
Fresh ones. Stir fried.  WIth Hoisin sauce and green onion.  Yum.

24. Do you swear a lot?
When I am around my brother.  Yes.

25. Where did you get the shirt you're wearing?
Kohls for one.  Target for the other.

26. Have any regrets?
Wow. Yes.

27. Do you use an alarm clock?
Yup.-

28. Where was your default MySpace picture taken?
Um..... which is my default?  Is is still the one of my Meena dog?  It was taken at home.  On the couch.

29. Do you ever snort when you laugh?
No.  Never.

30. Whats the first thing you notice on the opposite sex?
Forearms.  I"m a sucker for nice arms. 

31. Is cheating ever okay?
Nope.

32. Do you want someone you can't have?
Don't we all.

34. Do you wear underwear?
It is unsanitary not to.

35. Who would you like to see right now?
Not telling.

36 is taking a smoke break.

37. Are you a social or antisocial person?
I"m social... yet not.  People think I'm an open book, but what they don't realize is... I really don't give care about them at all.  most of them anyhow.  And they really don't know anything real about me.  I am a collection of funny stories.  That is all.

38. Have the cops ever searched you?
Speaking of funny stories...

39. Do you have a tan?
I'm naturally darker, but I'm about at my palest now.

40. What's one thing you regret?
What a crappy survey...  Why would I even write this down?  It's a secret.

41. Would you rather sleep with someone, or alone?
I'd rather sleep with Ein.

42. What schools did you go to?
Whew.  List.
My preschool in Alaska. Don't know the name.
Cloverdale Pre-School and Kindergarten in WBG, VA
Minniville Elm in WBG, VA
Whitesburg Elm in Huntsville, AL
Whitesburg Middle in Huntsville, AL
Rockwall SHS in Rockwall, TX
Lake View HS in San Angelo, TX
Mililani HS in Mililani, HI
Gar-Field SHS in WBG, VA

Is that enough?

43. What radio station do you listen to?
Don't really listen to the radio.  I like 91.9 though.

44. Who was your favorite boy band from the past?
NKOTB, MFers!  And I know you all listened to them too.  Don't hat.e-

45. Are you afraid of the dark?
I"m scared of the LIGHT.  (Oh how Goth of me.)

46. Do you know how to play poker?
To some degree.

47. Do you miss someone today?
yes

48. What's your favorite song?
Rach's Piano Concerto No. 2

49. Who's your last text on your phone from?
Don't get texts.

50 is standing naked on a bridge, yelling gibberish and threatening to jump.

51. Do you always wear your seat belt?
Yes.  And if you don'[t wear one in my car, you don't ride in my car.  If you have a PROBLEM with it... you don't ride in my car.

52. Do you like bananas?
yes

53. What do you wear to bed?
usually pj pants and a tank top.

54. Who was the last person to disappoint you?
Lillei... your answer to this was ridiculous.  And once again, this is a personal question.

55. Do you trust people?
Lillei... you LIED on this answer.   And I do not.

56. Whats your sign?
Taurus

57. What does your 5th text message in the inbox say?
I don't text.  Does it make me a bad person.

58. Is there someone you want to fight?
Lillei... Your answer answers this question for me.  And my answer is yes.  Spouses or friends are fun to break the teeth of...

59. Do you know what you want to do with your life?
be a mohter.

60. Would you ever dye your hair red?
Ever since I realized that only nasty tramps die their hair red... I stopped.

2:45pm: So Wow
I am one SUCCESSFUL pirate... if you KNOW what I MEAN.


That being said... Let's talk about how much I hate love my job right now.  

(I"m just kidding job.  I could never hate you...  It's just that it's a tiny bit squashed up here, and I have a tad bit of a hangover going on.) 

And there are no fine ass men for me to check out.

And that sucks.

I think I need to work a week or so on I don't know... a police squad, or the marine base locker room or something... Then I could come back to this, and be like "Whew... Thank goodness there are no fine looking men ANYWHERE in this BUILDING at ANY POINT IN TIME."

PS.
I'm STILL a successful pirate.

PSS.

Hey Yoopie... what was that other thyroid med.. the Armour stuff?  Thinking about trying that.  I"m up to a 150 dose, and STILL tired and fat.

PSSS.
Now that the bloat is gone, and the scale 0d out.  It turns out I only gained 4 pounds... not 13.

So I'm a medium sized cow.

It's cool.

9:35am: Foods, and other stuffs....
This is going to take a while, and will likely be written in pieces, because I"m really busy today, and well... I made some amazing food, and some good stuff happened....

 SOooooooOOoooo.... Amazing Good Food

Open Faced Sandwich.
Sweet Potato Cakes on Sourdough Toast w/ baby spinach and Sping mix, topped with vinagrette

Vinagrette (Make this before hand and let sit)
1/4 cup of red wine vinager
4 teaspoons of olive oil
1 crushed garlic clove
pinch of sugar
pinch of salt
a generous grinding of pepper

Sweet Potato Cakes
Cook 2 small sweet potatos in the microwave till done.  let cool.
Sautee half a sweet onion until browned.  Put on paper towels to cool.
Mash potatoes, Mix w/ onions and a pinch of salt, and make into patties.
Press then.  Cook on Med-high heat until heated through.

Meanwhile, toast some sourdough w/ a little bit of butter (I used smart balance)
Put the patties on the toast,
Top with fresh baby spinach, and spring mix
Spinkle dressing on all

NOTE:  If you use something like Earth Balance on the toast, this would easily be Vegan
END RESULT: next time, I"m going to add some garlic to the sweet onion, and a bit of cayenne pepper to the patties.  I will also make the patties thinner, and cook on higher heat so that they are crisp on the outside, more like pancakes.

Vegan Non Fat High Fiber Brownies
1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup finely ground psyllium husks
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cocoa powder
1 cup applesauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup soy milk (or other milk substitute)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Mix all dry ingredients together
Add wet ingredients
Mix until throughly mixed
Bake for 28 minutes or so or until done

NOTE:  I also topped this with a light sprinkling of vegan miniture chocolate chips
END RESULT: A bit spongy, but yummy

OTHER GOOD NEWS:
My dad has a job.  Pretty sweet actually.  Someone had church suggested him to someone else in the church, and he was a bit worried about his background, but he went to the interview, fessed up, and all dude said was "If God can forgive you, then who am I to hold it against you?"  And then put my Dad to work immediately.
We don't know how long it will last.  It's sort of a semi temporary thing, but it's doing carpentry work and the like, so he should have fun.

9:31am: Shuckins...
Did a spinning class last night... and I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend it.

My ass has never hurt so bad in my life.

The lady who ran the class said there are actually muscles back there that you don't really use, which is why, us adults, when we get on a bicycle, it hurts our um... nether regions.

Anyhow, she says it will never hurt as bad as the first time, as long as I keep it up.... and since it's an hour of pretty sweet cardio, AND it's way gentler on my knees and ankles than other cardio...  AND I have to lose closer to 40 pounds than 30 because I"m a fucking cow...

Well,

I think I"ll keep it up.

Doing yoga and weight lifting tonight though, then I'll do the spinning again tomorrow.  Gotta keep it varied.

I LOVE my Gym.

10:51am: More Rant To Come - It'll be about how I'm fat. HA!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgfdjTPBiqs

 

10:07am: Because I am a fat cow

It's time for the new push.

I'm going to start spinning classes at my gym, and go back to Yoga, and take a Pilates class, I think.  As well as my weight training, and my general activiness.  It's time to take it to a new level.  It's April; Summer is soon; I am a fat cow.

Ugh.

Really.

PLUS -
I'm stripping 99 percent of the Dairy out of my life.  I think I'm a little lactose intolerant... plus, I want to start moving towards being mostly Vegan.
If I can get rid of most of the cheese and chocolate, I think I"ll be doing okay.

And also, a daily reminder that I'm a tubby tubby 2x4 should help out too.  meh.

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For real though... According to the doc... I still gotta lose 30 pounds.

I'd like to do it this year, I really really would.