Thursday, November 30, 2006

To sanity, or NOT to sanity....

Just took my spanish prueba. Was much better than last time, I think, despite the sheer amount of material that was potentially put on the exam. I, however, predicted rightly that there would be poetry! Go me! And, of course, another question on libros de picaro---which was awesome, since I know them so well after taking that class with Johnson (the prof) last year...That awful, torturous class...that saved my ass on the quiz. Whooo!

In other news, I am once again the self-styled woman without a life. Not only do I have research and projects to do, but meetings, rallies/bonfires, and other numerous and assorted/sundry things to do. When, oh life, did you become so entirely bent on my insanity? Oh, and we won't mention the violin practice I've got to slip in, the garden-day planning, the shopping for a secret santa with the roomies, and other crazy things. Oh, and tomorrow night is the critical mass. Hmmmm. I hope it's not too cold--maybe I'll wear lots of layers. Yeee.

Hmm. I think I need to start thinking about christmas cards. And stuff to add to the Christmas letter. And solstice celebrations...and jobs...

Now you see why my sanity is in question? So many things to remember. Thank goodness I'm mostly caught up with my spanish reading. Whooooeeeee.

Sunday is stone canyon creek restoration day. As well as Get-shit-(aka:reading)-done-day. Saturday is garden (or dirt-bagging day according to dad) stuff and then farmer's market and LACMA. That should be fun! I can't wait to see the Rene Magritte exhibit. You know, the one where the dude painted a picture of a pipe and wrote "nes'ce pas un pipe" under it---modern pop art; ah, thy beginnings! Am such an art nerd, but hey, what can I say---AP art in High school does that to you. Ty-bay will be my partner in crime for that one, since we're art tyrants together, haha.

No real news from the home front. 'Course, I haven't really checked my email. I've been hibernating/marinating in my hole/sauce of "tengo una prueba este semana"-ness. Also known as anti-social studying mode, do Not disturb unless you wish something bitten off and chewed up by me. Last night, however, I emerged long enough to throw together a batch of "what've-we-got-in-the-fridge?" spagetti and toppings that consisted of carmelized onions, my two chopped up (tiny) home grown tomatoes, and slices of apple browned in the skillet, plus vegetarian tomato sauce. Yum! The apples made it sweet, and it was really good. I ate so much, however, that I'm still pooping that stuff out. I usually don't eat that much, so yeah...not so good. Who knew that pasta gave you gas, since I really didn't eat much for breakfast! haha, at this point, everyone who's reading is saying "TMI, lainey." haha, you poor things you. I suppose I should eat with more regularity, but it's hard because of my class schedule.

That's what happens when the world conspires against your sanity. I'm sure Hamlet would have a load to say on that one!

Tuesday, November 21, 2006

garden meetings, cars, and other news in brief

Ran my first garden meeting (official) today. Had three people show up, which is good, but not great. I think I should have sent out notice with the E3 listserve...I feel like no-one responded to my email, either. Hmmm. A problem to be surmounted. I have to contact the Environmental Bruins Pres. too. About working together and their constitution, etc. etc.

It's sort of a weird week. Too short to do much important, and yet to short to cram anything in. I'm looking forward to going up north and visiting all the cousins in NorCal though. It will be interesting to see what Bobby and Neil have been up to. Besides drinking and carousing, of course. Knowing my sister, she'll feel obligated as the oldest cousin (or the "good example") to lecture everyone on how they should be doing in college/their lives, etc. Don't get me wrong, the Jules is great, but sometimes I wish she'd lose the "I'm older than you, so I know all the secrets of the world [better than you]" attitude. Not only is it extremely condescending, but it's annoying. Plus, nobody listens anyways. Well, at least I don't. I listen to mom and dad, usually....haha, selective hearing, of course.

In other news, Jules has a new car. This is good, she can actually drive the thing with her crippled hand and all. I sorta randomly dubbed it "peanut". And when I say randomly, I really mean RANDOMLY: I was just suggesting names, and that was the one she liked. haha It's actually a little white toyota corolla 2003. No relation whatsoever to its name. What can I say, we're pretty random when we name things.

Save the Ales is at nine. It's only six thirty, and I'm bored. Maybe I'll go home (another bike ride, I'm getting good) and cook something. Hm. Maybe that's a good idea, before I start drinking on an empty stomach. On the other hand, I don't really want to go home, and then not come back for the party. Awww, fuck it, I'm going! I can even bring some of the leftover beer we still have from our halloween party (uggg, bud light is such piss).

Right, I'd better get going! I have food to make, and tv to watch while making it...or something!

Monday, November 13, 2006

a Quick sketch of the past few days...

It's monday again. I think I haven't posted on this thing in a month, at least. A very sad state of affairs.

It's been a busy weekend/week. So far I have 1. gotten sick, 2. gotten lots of cold medicine, 3. Gone out to celebrate Tanya's 21st birthday (inadvertently after going out for dinner), 4. Slept in a lot, 5. gone to presents at the House of Blues, anaheim, wearing my favorite new red shoes. Conclusion: am still sick (but getting better) and tired. School is a relief after all that.

Did good on my midterms. yay! Except for spanish of course. That one was a doozy--I don't think ANYONE did well, since nobody was expecting the headfuck that got thrown at us. Honestly. Teachers are supposed to test you on what you KNOW and how you APPLY it, not on some random shit pulled from their asses out of nowhere. Ah, the joy. Rest assured, however, I'm going to study my little ASS off for the final in THAT class. Rest of my classes were a breeze!

In other news, my dad's older sister's husband passed away last week. Very sad, since he'd been sort of doing poorly for a while. My class on geriatrics and gerontology is pretty sobering about all that sort of thing (aging, diseases, causes of death, etc.). Hopefully Aunt Bobby will be okay. Dad seems to be taking it all pretty well, he went off to the funeral this weekend (while I was wandering around all bundled up at various events). According to him, the family back east is all well. Good to hear that much, at least.

Thanksgiving plans sound fun---dinner at home with the elderlies this weekend, and then up to Aunt Sarah's for thanksgiving weekend. Yummmm, I can just TASTE the pie...

Had a mad baking day this last week--mostly due to tuck-in and needing to make cookies for Toe's little sis (new one). So life is good around the apartments. Except, once again, I'm poor. Obviously, I need to make more of an effort to find a job, I think. Yeahhhh.

Okay, got a project meeting at five, so I'd better run. More later, when I think of it!