This is happening.: Archive

“I think that once you start making some lettuce you will be a shop-o-holic,”

– Jim, who knows me too well (though, I don’t think it’s actually that surprising to anyone who knows me even a little)

Dec 31st

Oh my poor tummy...

minilaarni: Why did I think getting a grande skinny latte is a good idea…I should always stick to tall…the foam has gotten to me and now it’s doing wonders to my stomach…i know one reader in particular is laughing out loud right now because of the numerous times we frequented coffee shops and had to always make a pit stop afterwards thanks to my sweet stomach ;) I have this problem too. My...

Dec 30th

just because i don't know what a hosebeast is...

(via reallykatie) I saw this on a different “blog” today. I don’t know what it means either, but I like it.

Dec 30th

Dec 29th

“With Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law signed on to reprise their roles, Guy Ritchie is looking to bring on Brad Pitt for the role of Professor Moriarty. How could he say no after the movie proved to be a huge box office hit!? According to a source: “The director, Guy Ritchie, loves Brad. He has worked with him before and thinks he is one of the most underrated actors working today....

Dec 29th

“The only rap or hip-hop I really listen to is Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. I love them,...”

– My brother on music.

Dec 29th

Makings of MNF (Girl version):

Diet soda Popcorn Nail polish Outfit modeling Scattergories Looking up “American Girl Dolls” on Wikipedia Going through the photo album of a newly-engaged high school classmate (the proposal album) Oh, and the Bears/Vikings game on tv, on mute while concentrating on Scattergories…and when it wasn’t, one friend was explaining. Of course. I learned about Purple Jesus...

Dec 29th

Dec 28th

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Dec 28th

Also on TV tonight (in case you missed it):

nmpnmp: Obese and Pregnant. TLC has a creepy obsession with exploiting the shit out of weird pregnancies: Not my problem. Let us list them: I didn’t know I was pregnant J&K+8 (Did you hear about Jon’s robbery over the weekend? nmp) Duggars. duh. A Baby Story Pregnant and in Peril, which was also on tonight. Lots of blood. Gross. Table for Twelve I’m sure there are more. I would...

Dec 28th

Watch

Michael Jackson’s “This Is It,” directed by Spike Lee. I’m a sucker for video-montages.

Dec 27th

Also, while at Super Target, I got a phone call...

N: Guess who I just saw?
Me: Uhh, someone weird from high school? Someone you hate? Come on, that game is too hard, who?
N: Well, I was at work (Starbucks) and I was in a bad mood because I felt really sick and didn't want to be there, and I'm just going through the motions and not being very customer friendly at all, so I call next at the register and guess who is in front of me?
Me: WHO??!
N: TIM THE TOOLMAN TAYLOR. TIM ALLEN. BUZZ LIGHT YEAR. THE SANTA CLAUSE!
Me: Squeal (you'd think she had said Johnny Depp)
N: I KNOW. I didn't even recognize him at first, he just looked like any other North Shore dad. But he wasn't! He ordered a Venti Americano, and I made a special effort to get him more cream at the service station. I AM SO THRILLED. TO INFINITY AND BEYOND!!
 (It's official, I am just star-struck at all times. No matter who it is.)

Dec 27th

Ingredients for my happiness, yesterday's version:

I trekked out to the Western ‘burbs to see Jimmy (which, despite the snow, was not a bad drive) and we decided to see Sherlock Holmes. Of course, I wanted candy and a soda, and rather than pay movie theater prices, we went to Super Target. I have never been to a Super Target, but OMG. Amazing. It’s like Walmart, only it’s Target (which makes it that much better). After my...

Dec 27th

My uncle is amazing:

I received $200 from my uncle today for Christmas. One might say straight cash is not a creative or particularly thoughtful gift. Under normal circumstances, I agree. My uncle is an anesthesiologist— what’s $200 to him? Well, when you multiply that by 11 (for each niece/nephew), plus buying his own three kids stuff, giving money to his mom (my grandma) and to all his brothers and...

Dec 26th

I wish I had:

A fantastic hairdresser I could go to and say “do what you think looks best,” and (s)he would and it would look great The ability to style my hair in general. I can’t even use a curling iron. More make-up skills. I don’t wear makeup during the day unless I have a blemish, and I do the same thing to my face every time I go out at night. So uninspired and boooring. ...

Dec 26th

So glad turbulence (or flying in general) doesn't...

One more til I’m home (damn connectors and the Detroit Airport, btw). I was once stranded here for 10 hours coming in from Pittsburgh. Worst day of travel ever.

Dec 25th

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The wireless here is so slow, I am in physical...

I am trying to fill out some idiotic forms for working last semester so I can get paid and it’s so slow I want to give up… But I want those monies more. Pepper Sprout, I am emailing you tonight (from my phone. Obviously).

Dec 23rd

“A shirtless Kevin Jonas and his new wife, former hairdresser Danielle Deleasa ,...”

– From JustJared.buzznet.com….I never really had an opinion about the Jonas Brothers, but for some reason, the “former hairdresser” part really ticks me off. Maybe because she is my age and lucked out by marrying a JoBro. Didn’t she want to have any sort of career? Don’t...

Dec 22nd

Tumblr for iPhone is a good app

But it in no way substitutes for a real computer…. Hence my lack of posting on vacation (no, I am not having too much fun to post. I wish). Well, i actually have my laptop, but the wireless at my hotel is a p.o.s. I’m still reading all your posts, though. And will be back in full force when I am back in Chicago.

Dec 22nd

Newport, so far

It has been cold and snowy. As expected. The timeshare is nice- It’s on the National Register of Historic Places (or whatever it’s called) which pleases my inner history nerd. I’ve gone to J. Crew, which could also be easily accomplished in Chicago, but this one was far less crowded, which is a definite plus (and so was shopping with my mom, because then she buys stuff for me)....

Dec 21st

Newport, so far

It has been cold and snowy. As expected. The timeshare is nice- It’s on the National Register of Historic Places (or whatever it’s called) which pleases my inner history nerd. I’ve gone to J. Crew, which could also be easily accomplished in Chicago, but this one was far less crowded, which is a definite plus (and so was shopping with my mom, because then she buys stuff for me)....

Dec 21st

Dec 20th

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How one can tell its serious between me and the...

I don’t mind spending money on him that I could be spending on me.

Dec 16th

I just ate cheese and crackers and three chocolate...

(via minilaarni) My breakfast/lunch was cheese, crackers, jarred bruschetta from TJ’s, and frozen potstickers (also from TJs). and Diet Coke.

Dec 16th

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I am still reeling off the Dexter season finale...

and not only was I physically shaking at the end of it, I cannot escape it even if I try. Reasons: Of course I had a dream about it. Luckily, nothing too scary…actually, I dreamt I was writing about it for a case analysis (like the ones I’ve been working on for the past week)…clearly these case write-ups have consumed my life. In aforementioned life-consuming case write-ups,...

Dec 15th

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I have said this before, but I SERIOUSLY have new...

hotterthanapeppersprout: svstar: (That’s you, Hotter Than A Pepper Sprout) This shit is HARD. There are so many cases. There are SO many footnotes. Why in the world would I know the case grievant/union vs. huge corporation? PLUS, I swear to God some of this stuff doesn’t even make sense because there are so many words I don’t know. I was a literature minor and read tons of old shit and STILL...

Dec 15th

I have said this before, but I SERIOUSLY have new...

(That’s you, Hotter Than A Pepper Sprout) This shit is HARD. There are so many cases. There are SO many footnotes. Why in the world would I know the case grievant/union vs. huge corporation? PLUS, I swear to God some of this stuff doesn’t even make sense because there are so many words I don’t know. I was a literature minor and read tons of old shit and STILL I don’t know...

Dec 15th

The coffee shop is having little kid, mom and...

4 children under the age of ten (all drinking hot chocolate, natch) 3 senior citizens 3 moms and of course, 11 students (including yours truly) studying for finals. East Champaign is interesting.

Dec 14th

Sense of Accomplishment

hotterthanapeppersprout: population1: Frankster and I figured out who The Vie Society is. Ha. We are so so lame. ok I just saw this - WHO? This has been driving me nuts. Anyone juicy? Uh tell me too. I haven’t made a real effort to find out (I’m too lazy), but I wanna know!

Dec 14th