Christmas Stocking

One of my favorite things is a stocking my Great-grandmother knitted me. It's just a simple read knee sock really- nothing frilly or extra special about it; except that it is one of those things that makes me feel like Christmas is here. So this year, due to my recent lack of homework demands, I am going to try to knit Billy his own stocking. I'm a little nervous because of my lack of experience in this area but I think it may be fun. I will keep you posted.

Essays and Sketches of Mark Twain

Paige asked me to read an extract from this book. It was extracts from Adam's journal... It was so funny that I went on to read extracts from Eve's diary, which was not as funny. I would recommend it. It is a quick funny read and is thoughtful insights in to the brains of men and women.

Mr. Peanut

Here is my new picture... Trevor made it. I like it. Mr. Peanut. You can click on his name to check out more.

Phil Hansen

Phil Hansen is an artist that does some really interesting things. Recently he did a year of what he referred to as Goodbye Art. He created it with all types of media and is definitely worth checking out. I like his Mary in a PB&J.

Digital Wifi Photo Frame

Coolest thing!!! A digital photo frame that connects to the internet. You can get online and send pictures to someone else's photo frame. I think this is so cool because you could upload photos from one house to another no matter where you are and it is... Super cool!!!!

World of Goo

We are having a lot of fun playing this new puzzle game we downloaded from WiiWare. It's called World of Goo and is a little like Lemmings.

Letter Your Legacy

I love these!!!! I really want to get one, but they are a little expensive. They are made by a company called Letter Your Legacy.

Doll

I just feel strange............

Steven Cobert Chirstmas

I love Steven Cobert... He makes me laugh A LOT!

Dramatic

Sometimes I feel like I'm over dramatic. I'm watching youtube videos on emo and it just makes me giggle a little. And yes, I am again avoiding my homework. I was reading about Bowling Green, KY and trying to write this paper but I really would rather be on the blog or youtube.

DS Cooking Game

This game helps you learn how to cook!!!!

Tea

I love tea... for a while Paige and I came home from work or school and had afternoon tea time. It was great... Time to relax and rest and drink yummy tea. There is really no telling how many different types of tea we have in the cupboard... Today I learned of a new type of tea: Teavana Teas. It makes me really curious and want to order some to try. It just makes me happy.

Comps

Yeah!!!!!!!!!! I got a letter from Western KY University to day... I passed Comps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This means that I get to graduate... pending all my assignments are turned in and completed!

Cool

I just noticed that my computer really is blue.... random.

Flannel Sheets

My flannel sheets... I love them because they are warm and cozy. We are trying to keep the heat down as much as possible this year to help with costs and the sheets keep me warm and toasty. They are so comfortable I hardly want to get out of bed. I LOVE THEM!!!

New Computer

So, last night I had to go get a new computer. My computer was to expensive to fix... so Best Buy gave me another one. Good, huh? Well, truth be told I just really wanted my old one back. My settings were all done, I had information on there (most of it is backed up but some is not), I had downloaded programs I liked... Now, I had to start all over.
Here is more of the story. I go in to get my replacement computer and they let me pick from the things on the floor-- sounds nice right? Well, not when they tell you that there is only one computer you can choose and it is almost nothing like the one you originally had. I was so upset. Then they told me that I could pay the difference and get a different one. This did not help, because I really didn't have the money to spend. It was a hard decision and I felt trapped... I have tons of homework and I just need a computer.
Finally, after Paige helped go over specs and use her knowledge (and Ashley looked some stuff up on the internet), I made a choice. I had to pay $150 more, I talked them down $50, but I think I'm going to be just as happy, if not happier with this computer. It has surround sound speakers (which sound was always one of my complaints with the other laptop), a number pad (which I love), more memory, and more hard drive space. I chose to get an Acer Aspire 6930.

Obama

Computer

The motherboard on my computer has gone out. It is in the shop... I really really miss it and can't wait to see it again.

Voting

I'm so excited about going to vote!!!

Beliefs

I just have to say that it drives me crazy (CRAZY) when people, one person that will remain nameless, watches one thing and believes it with no proof. Then goes on and on like what they have discovered is completely the truth and everyone else is wrong. Just because you see it on google videos does not make it true!!

"No Aquaman

In response to a comment in class today, I just needed to clear this up: human fetuses have pharyngeal or branchial pouches that are sometimes called gill slits. They are transitory structures that eventually become parts of the jaw and the upper respiratory tract and they do not function like gills at all."

Missions

Tonight at church the theme was mission trips. It's weird the feeling that I get when I think about missions. It's hard to explain... I feel that maybe that is something I am "called" to do. I feel that I'm really interested in it and want to help people. It may be bad to say but I don't feel that I am called to witness and convert people to Christ. I just feel that I am called to make people's life better. Help them change their community and better their lives. This may be one reason I feel so drawn to the PeaceCorps and served in the AmeriCorps. I just want my life to not be wasted on selfish matters. That may sound silly, I just mean that I want my life to make a difference. I feel that it's my responsibility to help people that need it.

Autism

Do childhood vaccinations cause autism? This is a question that I am currently investigating. As of this moment, I think my opinion would be no. The reason for this is that the studies and articles I am reading lean towards a revelation that many children show symptoms of autism around the time they are vaccinated and this is a coincidence. The onset of signs is normally around the same time. Autism has increased greatly since 1979, but is it really due to vaccinations? The particular vaccination that people believe causes it is MMR. According to my current research there was not a significant increase when that vaccination was released. Furthermore, if it was all due to the MMR vaccination, wouldn't autism have been nonexistent before the vaccination started being given? Any thoughts? I am still looking into this because it is interesting and something I feel I need to be thinking about.

Creating Myself

Creating myself is harder than I want it to be... I'm tired of homework. And need some interview skills.

Loony

So, I just watched this ridiculous youtube video- that truly I can't believe I sat through. The guy went on and on about the evilness of Obama and I just sat there thinking, "Really?" So, I looked up to fact check what he was saying and found that lots of what he did say was false and I realized that, as he was calling liberals loony tunes, I am proud to be one. I am proud to be a loony tune liberal! I feel that us loony tune liberals tend to be for freedom regardless of what the "right" may think. One example, which most democrats in office opposed was the Patriot Act. "The Act increases the ability of law enforcement agencies to search telephone, e-mail communications, medical, financial and other records; eases restrictions on foreign intelligence gathering within the United States; expands the Secretary of the Treasury’s authority to regulate financial transactions, particularly those involving foreign individuals and entities; and enhances the discretion of law enforcement and immigration authorities in detaining and deporting immigrants suspected of terrorism-related acts. The act also expands the definition of terrorism to include domestic terrorism, thus enlarging the number of activities to which the USA Patriot Act’s expanded law enforcement powers can be applied."

Just crazy-- and glad to be loony.

Don't Vote

Computer Trouble

I am, again, having computer trouble. I sent it off on Tuesday... I hope it comes back soon... I really miss my computer.