Do you have a doppelganger?
Current mood: fine
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Sometimes I think I see someone who I haven't spoken to in years--someone who used to be a friend or an acquaintance or perhaps an enemy I used to have interesting conversations with. Sometimes I'll go out of my way to say hello to the person, but I'll never say anything more than that. During that quick hello, I'll be thinking: "It would be cool to talk to this person again but I don't want to have a high-school-reunion-esque conversation, with overly faked enthusiasm filled with the guilt that comes from being horrible at keeping in touch with people, tinged with annoyance at them for being just as crappy at it." My fear of potential scream-laced hugs is abated when I discover that the person I am speaking to is not the person I think it is, but is instead a look-alike. Instead of awkward reunions, I receive stares that say, "why is this strange girl saying hello to me?"

The moral of the story is: if I haven't spoken to you in years and you see me, you really should say hello. I've probably said hello to at least one stranger, the whole while hoping it was you.

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Life is not awesome
Current mood: pissed off

Not this week anyway. This is why someone needs to invent the time machine.

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I can't believe it
Current mood: excited

This weekend marks Patrick's and my one year anniversary. I usually suck at relationships, so I'm pretty damn impressed I haven't scared him off (yet). To start our celebration, we're going on the Thunder Mountain train ride tonight. I haven't been on a train in three years, and even then it was standing room only, so it wasn't much of an experience. I'm so excited and happy!

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Pro-life in bad taste
Current mood: irritated

I'm getting pretty used to religious groups demonstrating at BSU. From the guy who told us to drop out of school and devote our time to the lord, to the guy who claimed religion is more accurate than science because science once thought there were only a thousand stars in the universe, we get our share of winners. Today we had a visit from such a winner, gubernatorial candidate Marvin Pro-Life Richardson. Yes, he legally changed his middle name to Pro-Life. Anyway, along with his stacks of business cards, he also brought with him some fetus posters. They didn't really go with the landscaping, but I know how pro-lifers like to show their fetus pictures. I didn't have too much of a problem with it. What I had a problem with was Richardson's other visual aid. He had with him a seven-year-old girl, resting an anti-abortion sign on her lap. I'm against advertising geared towards children, but I'm even more against children being used to peddle ideas they can't possibly understand. Besides, shouldn't she have been in school? For Richardson to take a child away from her education to help fuel his campaign was not only selfish, it proves that concern for children isn't his primary concern. I know this guy's own party didn't even want him running for governor so he's kind of a joke anyway, but still. My point is, whatever your view is on the abortion debate, remember: THIS IS ABOUT FETUSES, NOT POST-BIRTH KIDS. Let the kiddies be concerned about playing kickball and Legos and stuff like that, don't try to use them as pawns in your political agenda. GRRR!

Currently listening : The Crane Wife By The Decemberists Release date: 03 October, 2006

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How to screw over a shitty organization
Current mood: schooly

Check out this article:
http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Content?oid=54084
And then go to www.family.org, go to resources, and start adding things to your cart. Just be ABSOLUTELY POSITIVE you have less than $100 worth of items in your cart, otherwise it won't work.

I just ordered several books, including why evolution is a myth, and a dvd put together by a debate champion that instructs you how to argue against gay marriage. All you have to do is put 0 when it asks you how much you'd like to donate. It won't ask for your credit card information.

This is not a Christian organization that spreads love, peace, and acceptance. Instead, it spreads fascist ideas, homophobia, and bigotry, so there's no need to feel guilty about helping them get rid of a few bucks. I don't know how well this stuff would sell on Ebay, but you can always try to sell it and then donate the proceeds to your local non-profit (religious or otherwise) that uses their money for good. Or if you only end up making $10 off the crap, you could just buy a bunch of canned food and give it to a food drive. Of course, you can always just keep the items for yourself. Perhaps the books would work well for paper mache? The possibilities are endless! Anyway, don't be too greedy and order over $100 worth of stuff or else it won't work, but feel free to pass the links along.

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Storms Schmalorms!

When was the last time I wrote a blog? I don't even want to check, all I know is that it was a long time ago. Anyway, school's out for summer (finally) and I survived my suicide attempt during finals week, which means I have more time now for my beloved myspace. YES! Here is a true and embaressing story to celebrate my return:
Patrick is away in Vegas on "business" this weekend, so I'm here alone in our old scary house. I decided to take a bubble bath, and I have to say it was pretty much the most well-earned bubble bath of all time. I don't have a stopper for the tub, so I had to fashion one out of magnets, duct tape, and tupperware.


I AM MCGUYVER!


Anyway, I was relaxing in the tub, when all of a sudden, I hear the fan in the bedroom. I hadn't had the fan on in the bedroom since the night before! Needless to say, I was completely freaked out. But who wouldn't be if a poltergeist was messing up their bubble bath? I got so scared I called my sister (from the bathtub) and told her about the ghosts. The fact that I called her while I was in the tub disturbed her more than the fact that my house was being taken over by poltergeists, but she listened anyway. Then she said, "Are you sure you want to be taking a bath when it's storming outside?" And then I realized it. I am a fool. The fan didn't turn itself on after all, and it was just that the wind was blowing so hard I thought it did. So if our house is haunted, at least the ghosts are friendly ones who don't mess with my climate control....so far....

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New project!
Current mood: determined

So, in order to cure the monotany that is the Mully's/Neurolux (Bouquet/Hanger/Grainey's...I could go on) Boise evening, the boy and I are starting a new tradition....SKETCHY BAR OF THE WEEK! We will go to a different bar every week and order only one drink each. Not only because we are currently poor as dirt, but also so we can most fully remember the evening. We will give ratings to each bar so different features can be compared and contrasted (such as whether or not they offer the x-rated spot the difference game). It should be a good time indeed.

Currently listening : The Life Pursuit By Belle & Sebastian Release date: 07 February, 2006

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I want a new bar...
Current mood: unsatisfied

Anyone who knows me knows I haven't been out and about that much lately. Even that is probably an understatement. I haven't had a good night of drinking in a bar since last year! Well, it was New Year's Eve, but that's still technically last year...


I used to spend at least 2-3 weekend nights a month following the typical Mulligans/Neurolux itinerary. What happened to me? True, I got a boyfriend, but that's not all of it. Those places just don't cut it for me anymore. Mulligans is seldom filled with people I want to talk to, or that talk to me for that matter. Without the conversation, the smell of the place became more noticeable and less tolerable. And the Neurolux isn't as fun for dancing anymore, either. I liked it much better when it was filled with aging hipsters who didn't know how to move, and cheezy music from 'Yo! MTV Raps!' circa 1991. Now the place is like the Big Sleezy, but without the underage kids. Blah!


So yes, I need a new bar to drink and socialize at. My new apartment is going to be very close to downtown, so I'd still like to find a place in that area so I can walk home when necessary. I'd like a bar that people frequent, but isn't super crowded. Any ideas? If not, I'll have to stick to spiking my coffee before work to get my alcohol fix...

Currently listening : The Greatest Misses By Devo Release date: 29 December, 1990

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Personality!
Current mood: tired

This sounds like a pretty interesting test. You pick the five or six words that you think best describe me. It asks for your name, but feel free to leave your words under a pseudonym if you're afraid I'll be pissed at you if the words you select are "bitchy," "cheapass" etc. It's a shame that 'vain' isn't in the list, because I suppose you have to have at least a bit of vanity to even do something like this. Oh well!

http://kevan.org/johari?name=classydame

And the bonus is you also get to find out what I think of myself. Oh my!

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Friday the 13th
Current mood: superstitious

Oooooh, spooky! I can't believe no one has said anything about it yet. Well, I suppose I'll have to be the first. Friday the 13th has kind of stopped being a big deal to me, just like most holidays, but when I was younger it was huge. I remember Kristi, Mel, Rachel, Ginny, Tiffy and I all celebrating Friday the 13th by exchanging gifts....from the dollar store. I rather miss those shitty gift exchanges, just because those were some of the most creative gifts I've ever received. I didn't have much use for a 'house for sale' sign, but it seemed pretty cool at the time. We'd also dress in black and basically make asses of ourselves. Those were the good old days! Today I'm celebrating with Patrick by watching Friday the 13th (on VHS) because he's never seen it all the way through. We're also going to make homemade ice cream. I know ice cream isn't all that spooky, but what banana ice cream with chocolate and peanut butter oreos lacks in spook factor it more than makes up for in deliciousness!

Currently listening : Holdy Paws By Deerhoof Release date: 13 July, 1999

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