Mike: [23:36] Shruti : hey, do girls fart? DON'T THEY?!!!
[23:36] Shruti: tell me amanda farts REAL LOUD AND GROSS
[23:36] Shruti: say it
Amanda: OH GEEZ
Mike: wtf?
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Makeover
OMG I FIGURED IT OUT!!!
So I decided I wanted to change the font/color scheme of my Blogger because it's just been kind of flat and lifeless lately. Blogger beta has all kinds of interesting ways of doing this, but by doing it I had to delete my old template and start again from scratch. Most of the cool things (or, things I consider to be "cool") had to be put back into the new template after the changes were made, such as the photo I always had at the top. I wasn't sure where it was supposed to go (Mike put it there for me over a year ago), so I saved my original template to a Word document and tried to find a similar spot on the new template. Man, it was stressful for me, let me tell you. I'm just not down on the html lingo--AT ALL. The new template was so different from the original, and I spent almost a half an hour mindless searching for an intelligent place to try. I finally found it! :D :D
*whew!*
In other news, I spilled chicken noodle soup all over the futon and my fish died. :( But I had an amazing spaghetti dinner that the Amerian Society of Pharmacists (ASP) threw as a fundraiser at Cafe Ferris this evening. :D Mmmm, pasta.
I also created a new, secondary Blog for the Lovely Kate, who moved away to Alabama this week. I'm not going to use it anywhere near the extent to which I use this one, because it's main purpose is fairly simple. Mostly I will be posting photos illustrating some good memories we've shared, and then I'll probably discuss what I remember about the photo and other things related to when it was taken and why. Some of you don't know the Lovely Kate and this probably won't interest you (in which case, you may disregard this useless information ^_^), but for those of you that do and would like to read it as well, you can find it here: The Lovely Kate. I've only recently started it and I probably won't be doing anything significant until I know she has internet and can see it. Happy reading! :)
So I decided I wanted to change the font/color scheme of my Blogger because it's just been kind of flat and lifeless lately. Blogger beta has all kinds of interesting ways of doing this, but by doing it I had to delete my old template and start again from scratch. Most of the cool things (or, things I consider to be "cool") had to be put back into the new template after the changes were made, such as the photo I always had at the top. I wasn't sure where it was supposed to go (Mike put it there for me over a year ago), so I saved my original template to a Word document and tried to find a similar spot on the new template. Man, it was stressful for me, let me tell you. I'm just not down on the html lingo--AT ALL. The new template was so different from the original, and I spent almost a half an hour mindless searching for an intelligent place to try. I finally found it! :D :D
*whew!*
In other news, I spilled chicken noodle soup all over the futon and my fish died. :( But I had an amazing spaghetti dinner that the Amerian Society of Pharmacists (ASP) threw as a fundraiser at Cafe Ferris this evening. :D Mmmm, pasta.
I also created a new, secondary Blog for the Lovely Kate, who moved away to Alabama this week. I'm not going to use it anywhere near the extent to which I use this one, because it's main purpose is fairly simple. Mostly I will be posting photos illustrating some good memories we've shared, and then I'll probably discuss what I remember about the photo and other things related to when it was taken and why. Some of you don't know the Lovely Kate and this probably won't interest you (in which case, you may disregard this useless information ^_^), but for those of you that do and would like to read it as well, you can find it here: The Lovely Kate. I've only recently started it and I probably won't be doing anything significant until I know she has internet and can see it. Happy reading! :)
Friday, January 26, 2007
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Abby-Normal
"Estimated amount of glucose used by an adult human brain each day, expressed in M&Ms: 250"
- Harper's Index
I wonder if that's accurate. If it is, that's a great excuse to eat 250 M&Ms everyday. :D
I haven't used my ab roller since before pharm school started, mostly because I go to the rec center three times a week now and I thought that it wasn't necessary. Surely the ab machine at the fitness center is far more advanced and effective than my $14.99 plastic do-da from Meijer. You would think. But today when I decided that a wind chill of one degree was just too damn cold to walk to the rec to work out, I worked out with my hand weights and ab roller in my room instead. Lemme tell you, it kind of hurts to sneeze. And to breathe. And other things that require movement of my torso. So for those of you wanting killer abs, I might have found the secret.
I've studied about five subjects tonight. *dies*
- Harper's Index
I wonder if that's accurate. If it is, that's a great excuse to eat 250 M&Ms everyday. :D
I haven't used my ab roller since before pharm school started, mostly because I go to the rec center three times a week now and I thought that it wasn't necessary. Surely the ab machine at the fitness center is far more advanced and effective than my $14.99 plastic do-da from Meijer. You would think. But today when I decided that a wind chill of one degree was just too damn cold to walk to the rec to work out, I worked out with my hand weights and ab roller in my room instead. Lemme tell you, it kind of hurts to sneeze. And to breathe. And other things that require movement of my torso. So for those of you wanting killer abs, I might have found the secret.
I've studied about five subjects tonight. *dies*
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Ugh.
Oh man. I feel like I should update my Blogger more often with exciting new events from my stimulating life! But hark, the same thing happens to me everyday. I call The Mom once a week and she always asks me, "So how is school going?" and I always say that it's good. That's it. That's the truth of course, school is going good, but I don't really have much to say about it. I could drone on about the usual--I get up early and go to class, work out, shower, and study most of the evening. Wash, rinse, repeat. But who wants to hear that every week?
Most of the time I feel like I'm running in circles. I want to do something exciting and fun, or romantic and spontaneous. But I don't have time or money, and I'm far away from most of my friends. Sure it feels wonderful to be here and be getting this graduate school thing out of the way. I would kick myself in the gut before I would let myself forget how much it means to me, but there are times when I wish I could put it aside and focus on me. It gets so lonely in this room. So damn lonely.
Most of the time I feel like I'm running in circles. I want to do something exciting and fun, or romantic and spontaneous. But I don't have time or money, and I'm far away from most of my friends. Sure it feels wonderful to be here and be getting this graduate school thing out of the way. I would kick myself in the gut before I would let myself forget how much it means to me, but there are times when I wish I could put it aside and focus on me. It gets so lonely in this room. So damn lonely.
Sunday, January 21, 2007
Today I said goodbye
Or as Mike would say, I said "See you later." For some reason though, these things always feel like goodbye.The Lovely Kate is moving to Alabama, and I am heartbroken to see her go. I can remember every colorful side to our relationship since the day it began, and I wouldn't change a single memory. Even back when our lives were completely different: back when we were with guys that were totally wrong, hanging out with different friends, and chasing different dreams. We've been each other's crutch in the bad times, and we've watched each other fall in love. Things have come between us, but something has always brought us back together. I will miss her terribly, but I know I will see her many times again, and throughout our lives. I know this because every now and then you come across someone who you would go to any length for. I'm honored to say I've been blessed with a good handful of just such individuals. I truly believe I will know her until I'm old, and I'll call her up and we'll talk about the good times. These times.
I want you to know that I love you Kate. If you ever need me (ever ever ever), I will always be as close to you as I have ever been before. I know that your life with Dave will take you great places. :)
Friday, January 19, 2007
Someday when I take over the world...
I'm going to go on national television and reveal to the world what most of it already knows--Verizon Wireless sucks sweaty, ingrown hair-covered, smelly balls, and should be shot many times in the throat. After that, I would like to run it over with a car and leave it for the neighborhood cats to eat. If it drops one more of my calls or roams for long periods of time without legitimate reason, I MAY JUST HAVE TO DO THAT.
I don't think people in Big Rapids (or maybe it's just Ferris?) know the difference between winter and summer. Going to class and staying warm is an ordeal. First, I take off my giant winter coat because it's warm and comfortable in Pharm 101 where I have all my classes. After about a half an hour or so however, the rest of the day is spent shivering. I swear they turn on the air conditioner. I mean, I can hear it. What the hell is up with that? It's not just the pharm building either--I have an english class this semester on main campus and it's the exact same thing. Wtf.
They did throw us a superb welcome back dinner last night though. The Dean of Pharmacy (and CVS) sponsored a YaYa's chicken dinner for all the pharm students--perhaps as a reward that we didn't retreat back to our respected home towns to lick our wounds from last semester. It was deeeeeeelicous, and FREE. Which makes any food delicious.
I actually did authentic homework last night. The real thing. And.... I hated it. :D
I don't think people in Big Rapids (or maybe it's just Ferris?) know the difference between winter and summer. Going to class and staying warm is an ordeal. First, I take off my giant winter coat because it's warm and comfortable in Pharm 101 where I have all my classes. After about a half an hour or so however, the rest of the day is spent shivering. I swear they turn on the air conditioner. I mean, I can hear it. What the hell is up with that? It's not just the pharm building either--I have an english class this semester on main campus and it's the exact same thing. Wtf.
They did throw us a superb welcome back dinner last night though. The Dean of Pharmacy (and CVS) sponsored a YaYa's chicken dinner for all the pharm students--perhaps as a reward that we didn't retreat back to our respected home towns to lick our wounds from last semester. It was deeeeeeelicous, and FREE. Which makes any food delicious.
I actually did authentic homework last night. The real thing. And.... I hated it. :D
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
It's freakin' nipply out
I'm a compulsive weather channel checker, and tonight was fun and full of variation! :D First the low was 9, then it was 5, and now it's -2. The temperature right now is -7. EVERYTHING IS WRONG!!
Some rearrangements
Do you ever have those nights when you just watch the clock? Oh man, did I have one last night. Every half an hour without fail I woke up and looked at the clock. Usually those nights are accompanied by paranoid thoughts that my alarm clock was not set correctly, which means I also have to double and triple check that too. What's worse is that I don't even use my digital alarm clock on my dresser--no no--I use my phone. So checking the time and the alarm on my phone means first finding it amongst my piles of bedsheets, taking the keyguard off, and going through the menu to get to the alarm feature. Not only that, these nights usually mean that at least two or three times I will wake up to check the time and have absolutely no idea what it means. I'll just stare at the numbers in utter confusion as my feelings of paranoia intensify greatly.
The moaner in the room next door to me moved out, and holy crap that makes me so happy! :D As an added bonus, my friend Bri moved into that room! She used to live at the end of the hall, but apparently her suitemate is some unusual Asian girl (who, according to Bri, is actually three Asian girls and one guy) who makes uncomfortable messes in the bathroom, like leaving cat fur in the sink. >_<
I also recently found out that not every bathroom has a massage option on the shower head. Suddenly I feel ridiculously special. >:D
The moaner in the room next door to me moved out, and holy crap that makes me so happy! :D As an added bonus, my friend Bri moved into that room! She used to live at the end of the hall, but apparently her suitemate is some unusual Asian girl (who, according to Bri, is actually three Asian girls and one guy) who makes uncomfortable messes in the bathroom, like leaving cat fur in the sink. >_<
I also recently found out that not every bathroom has a massage option on the shower head. Suddenly I feel ridiculously special. >:D
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Oh man I'm dull
Well, I'm back to the old routine again, and already it feels like I never really left it. Nothing particularly stimulating happened to me this week--just another average five days full of class (only different ones than usual). So far I like them all and I'm understanding everything fine--I think I'll improve a lot this semester. I can't believe that after this one is over I'll already have a year under my belt and 25% of graduate school gone. Holy crap.
Speaking of reaching the end, Mike just started his last semester at WMU! He's a student teacher here in Kalamazoo for eighth grade english students, and he's doing such a good job! I'm so proud! *beams* I can hardly believe that he'll be entering the "real world" in just a few short months. I remember having student teachers in Jr. high and high school all the time, and they always seemed so... so grown-up. It's hard to imagine that he's at that level--I think sometimes we both still feel a little like kids. It's easy to forget how close we are to crossing the fine line from carefree childhood to full-fledged adulthood. Sometimes I can't wait to do it--other times I'm terrified.
Speaking of reaching the end, Mike just started his last semester at WMU! He's a student teacher here in Kalamazoo for eighth grade english students, and he's doing such a good job! I'm so proud! *beams* I can hardly believe that he'll be entering the "real world" in just a few short months. I remember having student teachers in Jr. high and high school all the time, and they always seemed so... so grown-up. It's hard to imagine that he's at that level--I think sometimes we both still feel a little like kids. It's easy to forget how close we are to crossing the fine line from carefree childhood to full-fledged adulthood. Sometimes I can't wait to do it--other times I'm terrified.
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Go Daaaaaaawgs
Class started. BOoooo. I'm taking sixteen credits and I have all morning classes, except for Tuesdays when I have a lab from 1-4pm. Other than that, I'm done before noon with lots of time to do the rest of my dirty work. In other words, studying.
I have an english class which is slightly surreal. It's almost as if they're teasing us with subjects we could've followed, only to happily remind us that we're still stuck in Pharmacy Land. The class is actually on main campus in the College of Business, and my professor made some funny comments about the impressions which other students have of us. My favorite was that they thought we should receive more work (in her class) than they do because all we do is work out and go to the library to study. I suppose I liked it best because it's so damn accurate. ^_^
Most of my classes are extensions of the classes I had last semester--the next level so to speak. I have many repeat professors but also a few new ones which seem decent enough. Aside from the english course, the only other significantly "new material" course is Introduction to Drug Action, which sounds like it has the potential to be both interesting as well as gut-wrenching.
Internet has been down like crazy since I got back, and apparently a virus is going around on the Ferris network. Uuuuuuuuuuuuugh. God bless this place. It's ok though, 'cause my baby works for the GeekSquad. B-)
Today in Integrated Lab we were learning about proper patient counseling technique, and we watched this video about a young pharmacist entering the profession, which eventually turned into a music video. About pharmacists. It was either absolutely stellar or absolutely ridiculous. I can't decide which at this point.
So don't tell anyone, but I don't really have any homework yet. Not that I'm complaining AT ALL--I like having spare time to do whatever I want--but at the same time I'm a little lost as to what to do with myself. *twiddles thumbs*
I have an english class which is slightly surreal. It's almost as if they're teasing us with subjects we could've followed, only to happily remind us that we're still stuck in Pharmacy Land. The class is actually on main campus in the College of Business, and my professor made some funny comments about the impressions which other students have of us. My favorite was that they thought we should receive more work (in her class) than they do because all we do is work out and go to the library to study. I suppose I liked it best because it's so damn accurate. ^_^
Most of my classes are extensions of the classes I had last semester--the next level so to speak. I have many repeat professors but also a few new ones which seem decent enough. Aside from the english course, the only other significantly "new material" course is Introduction to Drug Action, which sounds like it has the potential to be both interesting as well as gut-wrenching.
Internet has been down like crazy since I got back, and apparently a virus is going around on the Ferris network. Uuuuuuuuuuuuugh. God bless this place. It's ok though, 'cause my baby works for the GeekSquad. B-)
Today in Integrated Lab we were learning about proper patient counseling technique, and we watched this video about a young pharmacist entering the profession, which eventually turned into a music video. About pharmacists. It was either absolutely stellar or absolutely ridiculous. I can't decide which at this point.
So don't tell anyone, but I don't really have any homework yet. Not that I'm complaining AT ALL--I like having spare time to do whatever I want--but at the same time I'm a little lost as to what to do with myself. *twiddles thumbs*
Sunday, January 07, 2007
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Another year over...
Welcome 2007, and my official halfway point through college. Three and a half years down, three and a half to go. I'm not nervous to start the new semester, just really irritated that my life will go back to sucking for another sixteen weeks. *angry black cloud of emo-ness*
For the past week and a half I've been enjoying perhaps my favorite Christmas break since moving away from home. The first week of freedom was utter chaos, but by the time the holiday was here things slowed down and I got to be my usual lazy, scarf-knitting self. The lovely Kate and the Handsome Dave got married and are now Mr. and Mrs. Handsome Dave (!), so that was pretty sweet and Mike and I got to dress up and dance (!!!) and eat cake. After that it was Christmas, and I got a ton of great gifts from my family, friends, and of course from Mike (as always!). Mom and Dad came through with some very nice dressy clothes to wear to school--now that I can't dress like a bum anymore-- a gift set of my favorite perfumes, and an assortment of other stupendous things. Kristen organized and began a Ferris State University scrapbook for me to complete as I go through school, which I adore (the book, not school). Mike did an amazing job! He got me a few gift cards, some make up, a bear (Kiddles!) he made at the Build-A-Bear workshop (with a push button in the paw that says "I love you" in his voice :D), and of course Project X! :D
For those who read my blog that participated in the amazing DVD (aka Project X) Mike made for me, I just have to thank you so much!! It was so sweet and everything looked great--he's so talented with that sort of thing. :) The best part is that when I'm lonely at school I can pop it in and see the faces of all my wonderful friends! :D Not to mention years from now when I want to remember these years I spent eating nothing but ramen and reading way too many textbooks. Mike included a lot of pictures of he and I as well--many I had forgotten were even taken! It was fun to look back and reflect on two and a half years of loving him--I can't wait for more! :)
New Year's Eve was spent at my sister Kristen's place in Monroe where she's been living for almost two years, but I had yet to see! Mom and I drove down to have a girls' night with her and bring in the new year. We knitted so much that I felt like my fingers would fall off. I mean literally, they were red and a little swollen, and the next day it hurt to scrub my hair in the shower. O_O But I had a really great time and it was good to visit my sister finally.
Mike and I also got to visit Crossroads Village again, and man I miss that place. It's so beautiful during the holidays, but I miss those long summer days watching the carousel spin. That's where we fell in love.
I left home yesterday to visit with Mike and get my crap together before the new semester begins. I missed my family right away, but I missed Mike too, so I'm glad I get to be with him for a bit. I wish I could fast-forward through these next few years so that I can be wherever I want with the people I want--but I'm sure if I did I would miss a lot of cool stuff. So I guess I'll just keep climbing that hill. *whew* That about does it for my break--Mike and I have a day off together tomorrow to shop 'till we drop, then it's back to my spider hole in Big Rapids. I'll miss having a life. :(
I hope all of you had a marvelous break! :D And Shruti I have a present for you. That is all.
*muffles*
For the past week and a half I've been enjoying perhaps my favorite Christmas break since moving away from home. The first week of freedom was utter chaos, but by the time the holiday was here things slowed down and I got to be my usual lazy, scarf-knitting self. The lovely Kate and the Handsome Dave got married and are now Mr. and Mrs. Handsome Dave (!), so that was pretty sweet and Mike and I got to dress up and dance (!!!) and eat cake. After that it was Christmas, and I got a ton of great gifts from my family, friends, and of course from Mike (as always!). Mom and Dad came through with some very nice dressy clothes to wear to school--now that I can't dress like a bum anymore-- a gift set of my favorite perfumes, and an assortment of other stupendous things. Kristen organized and began a Ferris State University scrapbook for me to complete as I go through school, which I adore (the book, not school). Mike did an amazing job! He got me a few gift cards, some make up, a bear (Kiddles!) he made at the Build-A-Bear workshop (with a push button in the paw that says "I love you" in his voice :D), and of course Project X! :D
For those who read my blog that participated in the amazing DVD (aka Project X) Mike made for me, I just have to thank you so much!! It was so sweet and everything looked great--he's so talented with that sort of thing. :) The best part is that when I'm lonely at school I can pop it in and see the faces of all my wonderful friends! :D Not to mention years from now when I want to remember these years I spent eating nothing but ramen and reading way too many textbooks. Mike included a lot of pictures of he and I as well--many I had forgotten were even taken! It was fun to look back and reflect on two and a half years of loving him--I can't wait for more! :)
New Year's Eve was spent at my sister Kristen's place in Monroe where she's been living for almost two years, but I had yet to see! Mom and I drove down to have a girls' night with her and bring in the new year. We knitted so much that I felt like my fingers would fall off. I mean literally, they were red and a little swollen, and the next day it hurt to scrub my hair in the shower. O_O But I had a really great time and it was good to visit my sister finally.
Mike and I also got to visit Crossroads Village again, and man I miss that place. It's so beautiful during the holidays, but I miss those long summer days watching the carousel spin. That's where we fell in love.
I left home yesterday to visit with Mike and get my crap together before the new semester begins. I missed my family right away, but I missed Mike too, so I'm glad I get to be with him for a bit. I wish I could fast-forward through these next few years so that I can be wherever I want with the people I want--but I'm sure if I did I would miss a lot of cool stuff. So I guess I'll just keep climbing that hill. *whew* That about does it for my break--Mike and I have a day off together tomorrow to shop 'till we drop, then it's back to my spider hole in Big Rapids. I'll miss having a life. :(
I hope all of you had a marvelous break! :D And Shruti I have a present for you. That is all.
*muffles*
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Update
I'm not dead, just without internet or other technologies for the past week and a half. Week and a half! Anyway, I'll update a ton more tomorrow when I have a ton more time.
Cheerio!! :D
Cheerio!! :D
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