Bad Commercials

I hate commercials and you probably do as well. When not enjoying the convenience of tivo, I usually mute commercials. I have a new 'most hated' commercial. The title was previously held by the Cingular commercial with the 'cat got your tongue? Earl got your tongue' One time, my roomates had the remote and didnt mute it, and I literally put my fingers in my ears and said 'lalalalallalalala'. I can't even describe how much this commercial bothered me.

My new 'most hated' commercial is for the Carl's Jr. hawaiian burger. I dont like listening to people I don't know, talk about things I don't care about, but if it's in another language, it's much worse. This commercial is on nearly every commercial break when I'm watching crappy tv before bed. Anyhow, I feel much better after sharing this with you.

Quick Update

I havent posted in forever, but basically, things are crazy right now. I'm about to graduate with my masters! Also, I will be participating in my first triathlon in two weeks! I've been so busy with training and trying to finish up school stuff. I will post again soon...

Ode to My Cubicle

For the past four months I have had the most amazing cubicle all to myself. It is spacious, has a locking door, and cabinets that light up beneath them.

Dear Awesome Cubicle:

I will miss you greatly. You displayed my name proudly outside your door. You let me change clothes with ease and take naps on your floor. I will miss the late nights and weekends we spent together. I loved being able to write post-its and put them all over without worrying about people thinking I am going crazy. You housed my food (microwave rice noodle soup and clifbars), my energy drinks, my quarterly goals, and my weekly plan. It just wont be the same without you...

Natty

P.S. when I pass by on the way to my new cubicle, four cubicles down the row, you should remember: my new cubicle will never compare.

Randomness

I am starting to get back in the swing of things, after a trip up north, two trips to vegas, and a camping trip to J tree.

I am currently frustrated with the gym in the month of January. It takes about 30 min to get a treadmill or bike. I am patiently waiting for everyone to break their new years resolutions so I can work out without stress again...

I always know what day it is, since besides the two calandars I normally have, my mother gave me THREE calandars for xmas...

My nuclear class is the first class I've had where I am the only girl...

After watching an episode of scrubs where JD dates a 'drama queen', I fear that I crave some drama as well...

Quotes:

"If you ate rocks, you could live here forever" - someone on J tree

"Get out of my butt" - K on the way to vegas

The Checklist

The last two weeks were exactly what I needed. I had a few crazy fun nights in norcal, vegas, and LA and can now return to my stressful and boring life without regret. It's sort of crunch time as far as school and the job hunt go... but I am stoked to get the rest of my life started.

On another note, I think I finally know what I want in a serious boyfriend:

1. college-educated and motivated
2. punctual, honest, non-flakey, and answers the phone or returns my calls promptly
3. interested in football, wine or beer, and poker (golf is a bonus)
4. physically active and taller than me
5. outdoorsy (a desire to travel is also hot)
6. sarcastic and funny
7. isn't afraid to talk about stuff and doesn't act like an emotional teenage girl
8. compliments me sparingly and knows when to be comforting
9. capable of making trivial decisions (like where to eat dinner)
10. low maintenence
11. enjoys my cooking and thoughtful surprises
12. a good kisser and such

I dont actually think finding a potential suitor (my age) who passes the checklist is probable...

Home Again

So the other day was very weird. I know I say I have weird days often… but I actually do. So I wake up and drive to the auto body shop ‘cause that guy rear-ended me. On the way I pass through ‘Little Ethiopia’. I would have never imagined there would be a little Ethiopia… very strange. I get to the body shop and the guy tells me 1.5 hours. It takes more like 3 hours, but during that time I am observing the body shop. I notice the bottled water they supplied, their license, and the security cameras, are all displaying my birthday (not the current date). It was very weird. I leave for my trip home much later than anticipated. This gas station I always stop at had moved. The new location was having a giant opening day celebration… since when do gas stations have opening day celebrations??! There was a radio station and some food place there… and they comped the energy drink I was going to buy… it was so strange.

But eventually I made it home and we had the awesome annual party. It’s about 3am and everyone just left. I love my parent’s house (especially the spa tub and heated flooring) and am enjoying being here… even if it's a little boring at times.

Resolution Ammendment

I've decided that in addition to giving up liquor, I am also giving up drama regarding the male sex. I am just not going to deal with it. I am not going to care that whenever I run into PhDreamy I look unkempt and stammer like an idiot. I am not going to deal with guy friends that act weird and aren't upfront and honest with me. I am not going to put forth the effort required to show my roomate how much of an asshole he is 80% of the time we interact. Considering my stress level at school and how much I hate LA, my happiness is approaching a very tolerable and healthy level.

Back to finals studying...