I have a Natty-D paper to write today, so clearly, I'm procrastinating.
Things I've done so far:
1) Researched blog makeovers
2) Updated my blogroll (check it out I could have added YOU)
3) Updated my 20SB page
4) Played with my kitties
5) Researched free stock photos
I think it's time I started my paper... Dust bowl, here I come!
[Ever have one of those nights where all you want to do is fall asleep, but your brain has other plans? As in, you're trying your hardest to catch some major zzz's, but instead, your can't stop thinking about homework, or your schedule, or the blog entries you want to write? ( I am such a nerd. Please, laugh at me some more.) Well, tonight is one of those nights. So here you go, my 1 AM blog post:]
Remember this past Wednesday when I drove my little sister to her first date? Well, the reason I drove her in the first place was because I had made plans to hang out with a guy I'd dated over the summer and was meeting him in Columbia- which is halfway between our house and Sophie's date's house. The guy I was meeting is pretty awesome. I think it's pretty amazing that we get along so well even though we're no longer dating. He's a sweetheart and he always makes me laugh. He also sends me emails of things he thinks I'll enjoy, and sometimes I put them on my blog.
But I digress...
So yeah, after we dropped Soph off on her date, we got into Mr. X's car to grab some dinner. (Not the most creative name, but give me a break, it's 1:30 AM.) He hooked up his iPod to his car radio, and a song I'd never heard before came on. It was kind of catchy, so I decided to listen to the lyrics. They went a little something like this:
So tonight is my high school's annual "alumni basketball game." I think my friends and I might make an appearance after dinner tonight, and then possibly head to a party. Only problem- I literally have nothing to wear. And no, not as in the typical "OMG I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR," when you actually have millions of options. I'm currently wearing a green Sesame Street T-shirt and yellow sweatpants. However cute and comfortable my outfit, I don't really think it's alumni game worthy, let alone fit for a party.
Problem is, most of my clothes are back at school, and the ones that I did bring home with me are currently residing in my suitcase on the floor of my bedroom...AT MY DAD'S HOUSE. I'm currently at my mom's.
Well, I have to be at dinner in 45 minutes, so hopefully I'll be able to put something together. Ahhh!
After this, I will NEVER complain about having nothing to wear! (Note: this is a complete lie...I don't think it's humanly possible for a girl to give up this line.)
I kind of admire those crazy people who wake up at 3 A.M. each year on the Friday after Thanksgiving. I think only a highly motivated shopper can crawl out of bed before daybreak just to stand outside in the cold. I picture determined soccer moms in sweatsuits, screaming at each other and fighting over the last wii or webkin, or whatever it is kids today crave.
I would never, ever be able to do that. Well, unless it was with a bunch of my friends and we had coffee and doughnuts, or if Free People had a ginormous sale (which is extremely unlikely, unfortunately).
Today, I went to Target to pick up a prescription and an extremely expensive toothbrush. (Keep in mind, this is Target trip #2 of my T-givs break. I love that store...) Why the expensive toothbrush, you ask? Well, I went to the dentist on Wednesday (yay, no cavities!), and he told me I should get it. And trust me, my dentist is smart. He has to be- he's a cute old Jewish man!
I had no intention of buying anything else, but then I saw a big display of EXTREMELY discounted DVDs, I couldn't help myself and picked up 3. (Total cost: $16. Total savings: $26. Woohoo!)
I suggest you do the same before the sale ends.
One of my favorite things about Thanksgiving: Friends.
As in the TV show, although I am very excited to see some of my old high school buddies this weekend!
I still maintain that the Friends Thanksgiving episodes are some of the show's best.
Use this link to watch them online. Hooray!
Happy Pink Thursday guys. I have to admit, I forgot to wear pink today- something about not having to wake up for that 8am class today must have gotten me confused, because I am most definitely wearing a red sweater right now. But don't worry, I've already picked out a pink T-givs outfit to wear at dinner.
In other news, I'm not going to write you a list of what I'm thankful for, but instead, highlight some pretty kick-ass pinkness.
I came across a link to this article on college candy a few days ago and thought it would make a perfect Thanksgiving/Pink Thursday post. (Make sure you watch the video at the bottom) The article describes a group of Indian women called "The Pink Sari Gang" (also called the "Gulabi Gang") who band together to protect women from abusive husbands and social injustice. It takes a lot of guts to do what these ladies do, and I am beyond impressed and so proud of them. Reading about the Pink Sari Gang not only made me thankful for the wonderful life I live, but also for the people in this world who strive to make a difference. So thanks ladies- you guys kick ass!
Today, I witnessed every father's worst nightmare: sending a teenager off on her first date. Yes, I know I'm not a parent, but I was the one who dropped my sister off at the restaurant where a boy (who by the way, I have never met before) stood waiting.
I was the one texting her throughout dinner to make sure she was ok.
I was the one who got worried when she didn't emerge from the entrance to Nordstrom at exactly 9:30, or well, 9:36 or whatever ( I was a little late myself, ok!)
...and I was the one who got upset when the boy didn't come meet me.
Megan and I have combined our powers to create these lists:
Things we will miss:
1) Popcorn and candycorn mixtures (we're making some right now)
2) Ignition/TLC/City High listening parties
3)Our carpet
4)Random late night discussions (re: gout, our parents' sex advice, Megan's fascination with microscopes...)
5) Splenda Claudine (our fish)
Things we WON'T miss:
1) The smokers who insist on sitting on the front stoop directly in front of our window. Currently, the window and storm window are down and the smell STILL comes in.
2) The bathrooms (no light for 2 weeks and a throw-up covered bathtub...)
3) Lazy people who leave their garbage in the halls- yes, it smells.
4) Drafty windows
5)Our housemates (besides Splenda)
Like most girls, I sometimes fantasize about dressing my future children in the adorable clothing at the Baby Gap. Now, I am in no way ready to have children... but every time I walk by that store, I imagine my kids wearing those adorable red pea coats and tiny argyle tights. (Realistically, this will never happen. Come on, babies grow out of clothes in like 2 weeks and money does not grow on trees.)
On a similar note, I also kind of want to steal Suri Cruise. She's actually the cutest little girl ever (except maybe for Em). I know this seems kind of random, but I read this article today about how Suri refuses to wear pants- what a girly girl! I kind of want to save her from the scientology cult, dress her in Baby Gap and sip hot chocolate with her at Starbucks. Is that so much to ask?
Of course, I'm not as obsessed with her as this person, who has an entire blog dedicated to Suri's fashion choices. A little over the top, but I mean, Suri's adorable. (I totally got the photo below from her blog.)
Plus, I wouldn't mind looking like Katie Holmes, even if a certain boy insisted he found her unattractive when we watched her in Batman Begins on our first date.
So I know I'm supposed to be in class right now...but I'm feeling slightly yucky, so I'm staying here and imparting my infinite Internet wisdom upon you.
The fabulous internship: still fabulous of course...
KBoss has made a bunch of excellent Springpad templates, and I thought you guys would like this one:
And hey, totally give me feedback and I'll pass it on to Kboss!
SpringIt!