I love my kitty, but after a couple weeks home, I really start to feel my allergies. I think the Claritin has stopped working. I just want to lie in bed all day and sniffle. Oh how I wish I could breathe.
Also, doing yoga on your own yogamat is 100% more gratifying than on someone else's yogamat. It's been proven.
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Friday, December 28, 2007
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
So, finally, when I got my mom to talk about things rationally, we worked out a possible plan. We may drive up to Portland together on January 6th and then shop for important things in the next few days until she flies home the 10th. I think a road trip together might actually be a lot of fun and I'd much rather do that than take a flight to Portland the same day.
In celebration of the holiday season:
In celebration of the holiday season:
Another Merry Fucking Christmas
So the big surprise was that my dad bought my mom a spanking new pimped out Prius. And while I think that having a Prius is great, of all the cars to choose from, I'm not sure the timing was right for this. While I'm taking out loans to pay for college and our house is a wreck (the floor is mostly splotchy concrete and the roof leaks, to give only a couple examples), I don't really see how we can afford an I-don't-even-want-to-tell-you-how-expensive new car. And then I try to talk to the parents about possibly bringing one of their FOUR cars up to Portland so that I have some sort of transportation (and a way to get there!) and they shoot me down. They won't even talk about it. Because it totally makes sense for three people, only two of which have licenses, to have four fucking cars. It seems a bit excessive. So now I'm stuck in Los Angeles with parents that are impossible to get along with unless I pretend I have no personality until some unknown date that I somehow get back to Portland. I waited until after my mom got the car to try and figure out my way back to Portland, hoping that there would be a chance of driving up North, but apparently even getting a new car won't put you in a good enough mood to discuss these things with your daughter.
I want to go home.
I want to go home.
Sunday, December 23, 2007
At the moment
I am watching old home videos with the family. All I have to say is that Ava and I were damn cute way back when.
Some things since I left Portland:
Cruised to Ensenada, Mexico and back. Figured out that Baja, California is in fact in Mexico and not California.
Haven't yet worked out since I've been home. No gym. It's rough.
Saw some old friends, want to see more.
Hung out with Serena for a few days and actually got some Christmas shopping done.
Visited Ulrika in the LBC with Birte
Finally got my beloved In'n'Out
Went with dad to get a large and surprising gift. I won't reveal what it is until Christmas in case someone important stumbles upon this page and spoils the surprise.
Some things since I left Portland:
Cruised to Ensenada, Mexico and back. Figured out that Baja, California is in fact in Mexico and not California.
Haven't yet worked out since I've been home. No gym. It's rough.
Saw some old friends, want to see more.
Hung out with Serena for a few days and actually got some Christmas shopping done.
Visited Ulrika in the LBC with Birte
Finally got my beloved In'n'Out
Went with dad to get a large and surprising gift. I won't reveal what it is until Christmas in case someone important stumbles upon this page and spoils the surprise.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Coffee!
Just now, I made coffee all by myself for the first time ever. Truly an accomplishment. I think it's a bit strong but oh well.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Some call it procrastination
Others call it a much needed break.
1. What bill do you hate paying the most?
Tuition. 'Nuff said.
2. Where was the last place you had a romantic dinner?
Houston's with Birte and Alex.
3. Do you regret losing your virginity to who you lost it to?
Not a bit.
4. If you could go back and change one thing what would it be?
About losing my virginity or life in general? I would have been more adventurous. You decide which one I am answering.
5. Name of your first grade teacher?
Mrs. Nakano.
6. What do you really want to be doing right now?
Riding a rollercoaster. I know that's random but it popped into my head, so it must be true.
7. What did you want to be when you were growing up?
Let's see. A superhero, a cowboy, a chef, a firefighter. Then I realized I could be all of these and more.
8. How many colleges did you attend?
One so far. This one.
(I'm in this picture...can you find me?)
9. Why did you choose the shirt that you have on right now?
I found it last night and thought "It's been awhile since I wore a plain white shirt" and so this morning I decided it was time for a change.
10. What are your thoughts on gas prices?
I am not excited to drive when I get back to LA. This Friday, by the way!
11. If you could move anywhere and take someone with you where would it be?
I've always wanted to buy my own island.
12. First thought when the alarm went off this morning?
I didn't set my alarm.
13. Last thought before going to sleep last night?
OK, so the slow stress response starts when the PVN of the hypothalamus releases corticotrophin-releasing hormone into the anterior pituitary which in turn releases adrenocorticotrophic hormone into the bloodstream and makes the adrenal cortex release corticosteroids (like cortisol), which mobilizes the body's resources and repairs stress-related damage. The fast stress response, on the other hand, primes the body immediately starting with the hypothalamus stimulating the adrenal medulla which releases epinephrine and norepinephrine.
Yes it is finals week.
14. Favorite style of underwear?
Comfortable.
16. What errand/chore do you despise?
Toilets. I just can't do it.
17. If you didn't have to work, would you volunteer?
No question. I mean, I volunteer even when I DO have to work.
18. Get up early or sleep In?
It depends.
19. What is your favorite cartoon character?
Bugs Bunny.
20. Favorite thing to do at night with the opposite/same sex?
Go bowling. Just kidding.
21. Have you found real love yet?
Oh, who knows.
22. When did you first start feeling old?
Never.
23. Favorite 80's movie.
Breakfast Club!
24. Your favorite lunch meat?
Filet mignon. No one ever said it wasn't a lunch meat.
25. What do you get every time you go into Costco?
Vitamin water. Tons of vitamin water.
26. Beach or Lake?
Please. I'm from Los Angeles.
27. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual?
I have a lot of problems with the institution but I still dream about wedding dresses.
28. Do you own property?
An island, remember?
29. Favorite guilty pleasure?
Cheese. That and ice cream.
30. Favorite movie you wouldn't want anyone to find out about?
I'll never tell.
31. What's your favorite drink?
Piña coladas. (And getting caught in the rain)
32. Cowboys or Indians?
The hot black cowboy in Blazing Saddles. Or John Wayne when he was hot and I mean only in Stagecoach.
33. Cops or Robbers?
Robbers. Duh.
34. Who from high school would you like to run in to?
Benke!
35. What radio station is your car radio tuned to right now?
Car?
36. Norm or Cliff?
Yeah I don't get it. Before my time.
37. 'The Cosby Show' or 'The Simpsons'?
Simpsons.
38. Worst relationship mistake that you wish you could take back?
Faking an orgasm. Never again.
39. Do you like the person who sits directly across from you at work?
Depends which job. Generally, yes. Unless you mean LIKE like. In which case, no. Although I would give anything to be Jim & Pam.
40. What famous person would you like to have dinner with?
Marilyn.
42. Have you ever crashed your vehicle?
Hells no.
43. Have you ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its actual purpose?
Yes! It was for introchem, admittedly, but it was still pretty fun.
44. Last book you read for real?
Stumbling on Happiness by Dan Gilbert. Recommended. Not a self-help book, I swear.
46. Strangest place you have ever brushed your teeth?
...
47. Somewhere in California you've never been and would like to go?
This is a tough one. Molly's apartment in Long Beach next week.
48. Do you go to church?
Not since I came out as an atheist.
49. At this point in your life, would you start a new career?
I'd like to start a career.
50. Just how old are you?
Twenty.
1. What bill do you hate paying the most?
Tuition. 'Nuff said.
2. Where was the last place you had a romantic dinner?
Houston's with Birte and Alex.
3. Do you regret losing your virginity to who you lost it to?
Not a bit.
4. If you could go back and change one thing what would it be?
About losing my virginity or life in general? I would have been more adventurous. You decide which one I am answering.
5. Name of your first grade teacher?
Mrs. Nakano.
6. What do you really want to be doing right now?
Riding a rollercoaster. I know that's random but it popped into my head, so it must be true.
7. What did you want to be when you were growing up?
Let's see. A superhero, a cowboy, a chef, a firefighter. Then I realized I could be all of these and more.
8. How many colleges did you attend?
One so far. This one.
(I'm in this picture...can you find me?)
9. Why did you choose the shirt that you have on right now?
I found it last night and thought "It's been awhile since I wore a plain white shirt" and so this morning I decided it was time for a change.
10. What are your thoughts on gas prices?
I am not excited to drive when I get back to LA. This Friday, by the way!
11. If you could move anywhere and take someone with you where would it be?
I've always wanted to buy my own island.
12. First thought when the alarm went off this morning?
I didn't set my alarm.
13. Last thought before going to sleep last night?
OK, so the slow stress response starts when the PVN of the hypothalamus releases corticotrophin-releasing hormone into the anterior pituitary which in turn releases adrenocorticotrophic hormone into the bloodstream and makes the adrenal cortex release corticosteroids (like cortisol), which mobilizes the body's resources and repairs stress-related damage. The fast stress response, on the other hand, primes the body immediately starting with the hypothalamus stimulating the adrenal medulla which releases epinephrine and norepinephrine.
Yes it is finals week.
14. Favorite style of underwear?
Comfortable.
16. What errand/chore do you despise?
Toilets. I just can't do it.
17. If you didn't have to work, would you volunteer?
No question. I mean, I volunteer even when I DO have to work.
18. Get up early or sleep In?
It depends.
19. What is your favorite cartoon character?
Bugs Bunny.
20. Favorite thing to do at night with the opposite/same sex?
Go bowling. Just kidding.
21. Have you found real love yet?
Oh, who knows.
22. When did you first start feeling old?
Never.
23. Favorite 80's movie.
Breakfast Club!
24. Your favorite lunch meat?
Filet mignon. No one ever said it wasn't a lunch meat.
25. What do you get every time you go into Costco?
Vitamin water. Tons of vitamin water.
26. Beach or Lake?
Please. I'm from Los Angeles.
27. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual?
I have a lot of problems with the institution but I still dream about wedding dresses.
28. Do you own property?
An island, remember?
29. Favorite guilty pleasure?
Cheese. That and ice cream.
30. Favorite movie you wouldn't want anyone to find out about?
I'll never tell.
31. What's your favorite drink?
Piña coladas. (And getting caught in the rain)
32. Cowboys or Indians?
The hot black cowboy in Blazing Saddles. Or John Wayne when he was hot and I mean only in Stagecoach.
33. Cops or Robbers?
Robbers. Duh.
34. Who from high school would you like to run in to?
Benke!
35. What radio station is your car radio tuned to right now?
Car?
36. Norm or Cliff?
Yeah I don't get it. Before my time.
37. 'The Cosby Show' or 'The Simpsons'?
Simpsons.
38. Worst relationship mistake that you wish you could take back?
Faking an orgasm. Never again.
39. Do you like the person who sits directly across from you at work?
Depends which job. Generally, yes. Unless you mean LIKE like. In which case, no. Although I would give anything to be Jim & Pam.
40. What famous person would you like to have dinner with?
Marilyn.
42. Have you ever crashed your vehicle?
Hells no.
43. Have you ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its actual purpose?
Yes! It was for introchem, admittedly, but it was still pretty fun.
44. Last book you read for real?
Stumbling on Happiness by Dan Gilbert. Recommended. Not a self-help book, I swear.
46. Strangest place you have ever brushed your teeth?
...
47. Somewhere in California you've never been and would like to go?
This is a tough one. Molly's apartment in Long Beach next week.
48. Do you go to church?
Not since I came out as an atheist.
49. At this point in your life, would you start a new career?
I'd like to start a career.
50. Just how old are you?
Twenty.
Monday, December 10, 2007
Just one thing
The coldness outside and warmness inside is extremely conducive to napping. Also, I think my tolerance to caffeine is getting a bit ridiculous. I just drank two cups and fell asleep.
Sunday, December 09, 2007
Saturday, December 08, 2007
Happy Finals...
Here is my updated schedule of everything to do before Friday. I am babysitting and therefore have time to both study and organize my life for the next few days.
Tonight
Study behavioral neuroscience notes until the parents come home
Study film notes until sleep
Sunday
8-9 wake up, do morning things
9-1:45 read behavioral neuroscience chapters, take notes. Walk to library.
2-4 meet Maggie and Kara in library lobby to study behavioral neuroscience
4-5 or so Meet with Tian Yu and Maggie to talk about research results and what to write in discussion
5 or so until bedtime- study for film exam Mon morning
Monday
8-8:45 wake up and walk to vollum for film final
9-12 film final in Vollum 120
12-1 eat lunch
1-7 study neuroscience, eat dinner, study more neuroscience
Tuesday
8-9 wake up
9-12 work on thinking paper
12-1 eat lunch
1-5:45 lightly study neuroscience. Review important terms, etc.
6-8pm Neuroscience exam in Bio 19
After exam, work on InterPer poster board with Maggie. Prepare for presentation Wed night
Wednesday
8-9 wake up
9-12 finish Thinking paper
12-1 lunch
1-4:30 finish discussion section of research paper and prepare for presentation
5-7 InterPer Presentation of group project
Jake’s birthday!
Thursday
Hopefully you're done with everything by now.
5pm Interper research report due
Write Thinking paper, turn in before going to sleep. Pack things for flight tomorrow and look at bus schedule to get to airport in time.
Blake's for dinner
Friday
10:25am fly home
12:00 Thinking final paper due
Tonight
Study behavioral neuroscience notes until the parents come home
Study film notes until sleep
Sunday
8-9 wake up, do morning things
9-1:45 read behavioral neuroscience chapters, take notes. Walk to library.
2-4 meet Maggie and Kara in library lobby to study behavioral neuroscience
4-5 or so Meet with Tian Yu and Maggie to talk about research results and what to write in discussion
5 or so until bedtime- study for film exam Mon morning
Monday
8-8:45 wake up and walk to vollum for film final
9-12 film final in Vollum 120
12-1 eat lunch
1-7 study neuroscience, eat dinner, study more neuroscience
Tuesday
8-9 wake up
9-12 work on thinking paper
12-1 eat lunch
1-5:45 lightly study neuroscience. Review important terms, etc.
6-8pm Neuroscience exam in Bio 19
After exam, work on InterPer poster board with Maggie. Prepare for presentation Wed night
Wednesday
8-9 wake up
9-12 finish Thinking paper
12-1 lunch
1-4:30 finish discussion section of research paper and prepare for presentation
5-7 InterPer Presentation of group project
Jake’s birthday!
Thursday
Hopefully you're done with everything by now.
5pm Interper research report due
Write Thinking paper, turn in before going to sleep. Pack things for flight tomorrow and look at bus schedule to get to airport in time.
Blake's for dinner
Friday
10:25am fly home
12:00 Thinking final paper due
Thursday, December 06, 2007
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Life Schedule for the next week
This is what I'll be doing. Distract me if you wish.
Thursday
8-9 wake up, shower, eat breakfast and drink coffee
9-12 work on neuroscience paper
12-1 make salad and eat lunch and think about finishing paper
1-2 finish neuroscience paper, walk to psych building and turn it in. Stay in library and look over neuroscience and film notes. Watch movie (Faat Kine) in IMC downstairs.
5pm Behavioral Neuroscience paper due
Night- babysit for Dehens
Friday
10:00am meet with Kathy to discuss Interper research results
Analyze results and write discussion section after meeting. Work on this until about 3pm
3-6 work hardcore on InterPer term paper
Night- study for neuroscience exam, take a break and have a little fun and maybe even get laid.
Saturday
8:00 wake up and go to Sports Center and work out. Chill out until brunch, maybe studying lightly.
11:15 Meet in Eliot Circle for brunch at Oleson’s until 1:30
1:30-5:30 work on term paper and finish up discussion section of research paper. Finish term paper! Do it!
6-9pm babysit for Pete Rock. Leave house by 5:30.
Night- Study for film or blow it off and have fun.
Sunday
Study for film, make outline for essays she may ask. Look over notes, make list of important things to remember.
Start thinking about Thinking paper
Do laundry because you desperately need to.
Monday
8:00 wake up. Do not sleep through final.
9-12 film final in Vollum 120
Interpersonal final term paper due by midnight. Should already be done.
All freaking day- study for neuroscience exam LIKE WOAH.
Tuesday
All day- study for neuroscience exam until bleeding neuroscience out of pores. Predict what he'll ask, focus heavily on recent things but look back at earlier notes as well.
6-8pm Neuroscience exam in Bio 19
After exam, work on InterPer poster board with Maggie. Remind her we should do this and figure out where to get supplies (ask Jen Negen)
Wednesday
5-7 InterPer Presentation of group project. (Where?)
Jake’s birthday!
Thursday
5pm Interper research report due. (Do discussion section, edit rest of it)
Write Thinking paper, turn in before going to sleep. Pack things for flight tomorrow and look at bus schedule.
Friday
10:25 fly home
12:00 Thinking final paper due. Should already be turned in by now since you're on a plane to Los Angeles.
Thursday
8-9 wake up, shower, eat breakfast and drink coffee
9-12 work on neuroscience paper
12-1 make salad and eat lunch and think about finishing paper
1-2 finish neuroscience paper, walk to psych building and turn it in. Stay in library and look over neuroscience and film notes. Watch movie (Faat Kine) in IMC downstairs.
5pm Behavioral Neuroscience paper due
Night- babysit for Dehens
Friday
10:00am meet with Kathy to discuss Interper research results
Analyze results and write discussion section after meeting. Work on this until about 3pm
3-6 work hardcore on InterPer term paper
Night- study for neuroscience exam, take a break and have a little fun and maybe even get laid.
Saturday
8:00 wake up and go to Sports Center and work out. Chill out until brunch, maybe studying lightly.
11:15 Meet in Eliot Circle for brunch at Oleson’s until 1:30
1:30-5:30 work on term paper and finish up discussion section of research paper. Finish term paper! Do it!
6-9pm babysit for Pete Rock. Leave house by 5:30.
Night- Study for film or blow it off and have fun.
Sunday
Study for film, make outline for essays she may ask. Look over notes, make list of important things to remember.
Start thinking about Thinking paper
Do laundry because you desperately need to.
Monday
8:00 wake up. Do not sleep through final.
9-12 film final in Vollum 120
Interpersonal final term paper due by midnight. Should already be done.
All freaking day- study for neuroscience exam LIKE WOAH.
Tuesday
All day- study for neuroscience exam until bleeding neuroscience out of pores. Predict what he'll ask, focus heavily on recent things but look back at earlier notes as well.
6-8pm Neuroscience exam in Bio 19
After exam, work on InterPer poster board with Maggie. Remind her we should do this and figure out where to get supplies (ask Jen Negen)
Wednesday
5-7 InterPer Presentation of group project. (Where?)
Jake’s birthday!
Thursday
5pm Interper research report due. (Do discussion section, edit rest of it)
Write Thinking paper, turn in before going to sleep. Pack things for flight tomorrow and look at bus schedule.
Friday
10:25 fly home
12:00 Thinking final paper due. Should already be turned in by now since you're on a plane to Los Angeles.
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Shit.
Now I really can't work. I had no idea it was Hannukah and now Molly is having people over to celebrate. I am certainly in no position to celebrate. Really, I wish she'd have told me she was going to have people over so I could have gone to the library or something.
Spring Schedule
So I've finally finalized my schedule for next semester. And I'm pretty sure that absolutely no one on the planet cares, but I'm going to post it anyway because I have a paper to write and this is more fun.
Psychopharmacology
T-TH 2:40-4
Research Design & Data Analysis
MWF 10-10:50
M 1:10-2
Developmental Psychology
MW 3:10-4:30
Infant Social Cognition
MWF 11-11:50
Contemplative Meditation
M-TR 4:40-6
All of the above are going to be sweet as can be (except maybe RDDA) and I CAN'T WAIT!!! Now I just need to get through this semester first. One more day of class!
Also...I went to the stereotaxic rat surgery demonstration today instead of tomorrow and ohmygod it was intense. I'll spare the light of heart of the details.
Psychopharmacology
T-TH 2:40-4
Research Design & Data Analysis
MWF 10-10:50
M 1:10-2
Developmental Psychology
MW 3:10-4:30
Infant Social Cognition
MWF 11-11:50
Contemplative Meditation
M-TR 4:40-6
All of the above are going to be sweet as can be (except maybe RDDA) and I CAN'T WAIT!!! Now I just need to get through this semester first. One more day of class!
Also...I went to the stereotaxic rat surgery demonstration today instead of tomorrow and ohmygod it was intense. I'll spare the light of heart of the details.
Sunday, December 02, 2007
It's that time of the year again
No, I'm not talking about Christmas. It would be crazy to be thinking about that so soon. I'm talking about time to plan out every minute of my life because FINALS (aaah) are steadily approaching.
My rough draft of life planning:
Today, Dec. 2
Go to KC's holiday lunch party
Babysit
Begin neuroscience paper
Work on InterPer term paper
Do reading for Thinking and BehNeu
Important dates in the near near future:
Dec 5 Rat microinjection; last day of classes
Dec 6 Neuroscience paper due
Dec 8 Brunch with Interpersonal Perception class, babysit at night
Dec 10 Film final and InterPer term paper due
Dec 11 Behavioral Neuroscience exam
Dec 12 Jake's birthday, InterPer research presentation
Dec 13 Interper research report due (discussion section)
Dec 14 Thinking paper due and Fly home!
My rough draft of life planning:
Today, Dec. 2
Go to KC's holiday lunch party
Babysit
Begin neuroscience paper
Work on InterPer term paper
Do reading for Thinking and BehNeu
Important dates in the near near future:
Dec 5 Rat microinjection; last day of classes
Dec 6 Neuroscience paper due
Dec 8 Brunch with Interpersonal Perception class, babysit at night
Dec 10 Film final and InterPer term paper due
Dec 11 Behavioral Neuroscience exam
Dec 12 Jake's birthday, InterPer research presentation
Dec 13 Interper research report due (discussion section)
Dec 14 Thinking paper due and Fly home!
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