Today's new thing was not planned. It seems fitting to me (and very cruel), that the one time I play with superglue, I should glue my thumb to a plastic barbie leg.
Also: I sightread 52 consecutive church hymns in 30 minutes... that's a new record! And a new thing. (And a nerdy thing...)
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
December 30... Need a hand/leg?
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December 29... Vegan Vittles
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Sunday, December 28, 2008
December 28... Bill Nye My Eye
If anyone were to ask me what my least favorite subject in school is, I would automatically reply: science.
Today, I took this test to see if I really was as bad as i remember...
It turns out, I'm worse. I barely sqeaked by with a 65%...
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December 27... Bienvenidos Abigail Bennet!
That put a damper on our wait, until we saw that lovely girl come flaoting down the escalators... we all screamed in joyous unison, and I will admit, I got a bit teary-eyed when I went to hug her. I love Abby Bennet, and welcoming her back home at the airport has got to be one of the most heart-touching new things I've done this year.
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Saturday, December 27, 2008
December 26... Lies!
Ever wanted to lie about something and not get caught?
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December 25... Home Alone
Ok, not really. But this Christmas was the first one I've spent completely on my own- no friends or boyfriends- with just my family. It definitely went a little different than I planned, but it was nice to be with everyone.
Also, I made a pyramid out of snow. Take that, Frosty.
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Friday, December 26, 2008
December 24... Pardon My Being Forward But...
There is nothing like a generic text forward to bring about the Holiday Cheer.
Yeah right.
Tonight I made up my own forward and sent it to those I cared about, in hopes they would pass it on to those they care about. It went something like this:
Merry Christmas! If you don't send this to 645 people in the next ten seconds, Santa will personally poke your eyeballs out. Hope you haven't been naughty...
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Tuesday, December 23, 2008
December 23... Cheetah Girls, Cheetah Sisters
Keep in mind, I am not a outgoing diva, but I can certainly willing to give it a try.
(Unfortunately, it didn't go so well...yeah yeah, I know my hand is awkwardly on her shoulder... she was moving too quick!!!)
RAWR.
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Monday, December 22, 2008
December 22... That's Tight
Today I surfed the Urban Dictionary to learn 10 new phrases/words to use- in the streets. There include (but are not limited to:)
1. Econnoisseur
2. Flavorgasm
I ate this unbelievable steak yesterday. I swear when I ate the first bite I had a total flavorgasm!
3. Sargasm
Deriving far too much satisfaction from glibly berating another with sarcasm.
"Dude, don't have a sargasm."
The side of a body where a gigantic purse or messenger bag is carried, and an awkward barrier preventing others from walking comfortably alongside is often created.
5. MIRF
acronym for Mom I'd Run From. The opposite of a MILF. A mom you definitely would not want to do.
"I don't know where she gets her good looks, her mom is a MIRF!"
6. Textrovert
1. One who feels an increased sense of bravery over texting, as opposed to in person.
2. One who will often only say what they really feel over text messages.
Kelly: "So how'd the conversation go with Jason last night?"
Natalie: "Ah he's such a textrovert. We didn't make any progress until I went home and he spilled his guts over texts."
7. Slackitude
The act of, or state of being a slacker. Describes the attitude typically associated with being a slacker. Most appropriately applies to one with no responsibilities, one that gets by pretending to be hard at work, or the co-worker that is found hanging out near the coffee machine for most of the day.
8. Tag Hag
A person who is obsessed with brand name clothing.
She is such a tag hag! She wanted to wear my Versace even though she hates it!
9. Trill
An adjective used in hip-hop culture to describe someone who is considered to be well-respected, coming from the combination of "true" and "real".
Trill A** Niggaz keepin it true and real.
10. Flesh Forks
Your bare fingers
Person A: Dude, I don't have a fork!
Person B: Just use your flesh forks, dude.
I also enjoyed:
Crop Dusting:
farting while walking
In which you would respond with:
Flatuglance:
That look you give someone when they have just farted around you.
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Sunday, December 21, 2008
December 21... Also No Clever Catchy Title.
In an effort to invite the true meaning of Christmas into this Holiday Season, I celebrated with the Ercanbracks in a "Shepherd's Dinner". Basically, we all came out in bathrobes and cloth tied around our heads, ate on the floor, and dined on cheese, grapes, nuts, olives, fruit, bread, and some meat. This helped to put us in the shoes of what it might be like for a shepherd living in Jesus' times, and it was a really neat tradition. Then to completely flip the mood afterwords, we celebrated the first day of Hanukkah. I learned how to play with the Dradle and enjoyed a nice jelly-filled donut.
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December 20... Soup Nazi
Today I did a few "News"...
-I attended my first work party. It was a Famous Daves, and there was more than enough food to go around... and more than enough presents. I totally scored- jazz tickets, money, candy, lotion, and homemade bread. It's nice to know that even Cartridge Fillers get a break every now and then :)
-I became Godmother to this Russian Tortoise.
-I watched a whole episode of Seinfeld. (Not only that, but 5 consecutive episodes! Season Seven.) Never in my life have I seen so many nothing fights... fantastic.
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Friday, December 19, 2008
December 19... Mistle-Toe.
Today was supposed to be the day I got my wisdom teeth removed. In honor of cancelling the appointment, I decided to celebrate another body part...
Right big toe, just because it has a freckle next to it.
Unfortunately, no picture. Although that toe is my favorite, I think my feet are undesirable for the appearance of the blog. I'm sure you understand.
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Thursday, December 18, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
December 17... Diggin The Denim
Today I helped my dad go pants shopping. In other words, I learned what the two numbers mean... the first is the waist size, and the second is the length. I also learned to distinguish between loose straight, regular, fit, and bootcut. (the last of which is desirable for skinny dudes such as my father.) Shopping for men is more confusing that I thought! (Although not NEARLY as much as for girls.) Unfortunately, we didn't get much selection- we were in the local Smith's Marketplace in the clearance section. Troys will be Troys.
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Tuesday, December 16, 2008
December 16... A day that will live in infamy.
Today I finally met Jason Clark. The big deal is: we've been meaning to meet for seven years. One of my closest friends, and I've never actually met him. The story is simple yet complicated- so it will suffice to say we've been friends on the internet since I was about 13 years old. It was a friendship formed through distance, but we didn't let that stop us.
Finding myself in the Provo area today, I decided to give him a call on a whim, and we met at Barnes and Noble. What followed was a lovely conversation about Rosie O'Donnel, Twilight bashing, European philosophy, punching the Iowa sign, and band sellouts. And although there was nothing to fear, I'm still glad he didn't show up as an incognito 50-year-old creepo. Just kidding :)
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Sunday, December 14, 2008
December 14... Oh Holey Night
My titles are getting worse and worse...
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December 13...That's Handy
In light of today's snowstorm, Kate and I went out for a walk with our dog Zoey. I decided to bring along some handwarmers, in case my hands (as they often do) became chilly. And we set out for a lovely walk amongst the snow.
Unfortunately, the handwarmers did not warm up. I have only used them once before, while snowboarding, and I could never get them to work. So, after complaining to Kate repeatedly, she took matters in to her own hands. She discovered, upon deeper questioning, that I had no idea how to utilize them. She then proceeded to teach me how to use handwarmers. The problem was, I hadn't taken them them out of the outside protective package. Needless to say, I was completely embarassed. But, swallowing my pride, I let her open my bag for me, and my fingers were soon as warm as they could be.
Also, on a completely random tangent: We went inside Guitar Center for the first time. This is definitely worth the title of a new thing, and you probably won't understand why unless you've been there.
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Friday, December 12, 2008
December 12... Netflix Nostalgia (title courtesy of Katelyn)
Ever used Netflix? Today I logged on (granted, it was on Pete's account...) and watched a video with Melissa, as our last little hurrah as roommates. Paris, Je T'aime... an amazing collection of short films with locations in different places in France. My most favorite of the films would definitely have to be Place de fetes, Faubourg Saint-Denis, and Bastille.
Sidenote: Really impressed with Netflix. It froze so I had to restart it in another window, and when I did, it started right where we left off. Pretty impressive, neh?
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
December 11... Fzhoookie!
For Hailey's "last fling" in Logan before moving to Salt Lake, we went to a restaurant for only dessert. It was pretty awesome! Even more awesome was Ray's tirade on little children and politics we got to hear the whole way back home. It made my ice cream taste all the sweeter. (Until I finished the whole thing... now I just feel sick.)
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Wednesday, December 10, 2008
December 10... Grape Wraiths
I looked to Pete's left. He was there, coming straight towards us, our impending doom. We were about to be caught, by a manager nonetheless! But new things must go on. I looked at Pete, who looked at me, and we picked up the bag nervously. Mumbling something about quality, I plucked a single grape off and plopped it in my mouth. As we scurried off, I contemplated the thought...
Like my mom used to do, I had just eaten a grape at the grocery store without paying for it. Whoever said it is stealing hasn't tried it yet.
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December 9... Tipsy
Today I played the piano in an art gallery on campus. (It is called the Tippets Gallery.) I played for my vocalist's jury, which was located inside, behind all the paintings. It was such a cool experience- nice piano, echo-ey sound, and professional feel. Very classy indeed.
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Tuesday, December 9, 2008
December 8... Nice Rack! ...I mean...
Tis the Season for finals week, and my roommates and I decided to kick it off in style with a Prom Night at the Olive Garden. All went well and the dresses were beautiful, but alas, I had no place to put my coat. Solution: I put my coat on a complimentary coat rack in the front of the restaurant, untamed and left alone.
It wasn't until after dinner when I had seen an employee take their coat off the same rack, I realized it probably wasn't complimentary...
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December 7... "Toe"dally awesome.
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Sunday, December 7, 2008
December 6... How APeeling
Passing the Trax on my way to the USU/BYU basketball game, I intentionally made a banana peel trap for people to slip on. It's a good thing we were so close to the Medical Center...
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December 5... The Light At The End Of The Tunnel.
Today, I jumped the second to last hurdle of Fall Semester by playing well in my jury. So, some ways I celebrated:
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December 4.... Lament
Sadness overtakes my body. Due to jury stress and personal life, I can't seem to remember what my new thing of the day is today. I swear it was legit...
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Wednesday, December 3, 2008
December 2... Happy Birthday To Me
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December 1... A "Prom"ising Night
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Monday, December 1, 2008
November 30... From Another Perspective
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November 29... Just A Couple of Long Johns
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November 28... No clever title (based on the randomness of items enclosed)
I think, based off of this blog, that it is never too late to teach an old dog new tricks. Today I learned how to wash a shirt using the Delicate setting on the washing machine. (Sometimes my shirts need a delicate touch...)
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November 27... Thankful for Translators.
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