don't hold your breath

HUGE Garage sale!

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:45:25 GMT

Saturday July 12th
7:00 am – 12:00pm
3930 SW 1st Ave
(Off Newberry, across from Marble Slab, Gators Dockside, and Movie Theater)

*Really* nice brand name Men, Women's (lots of Ann Taylor) and Children’s Clothing, Shoes, Handbags, Hats, Jewelry; Large Couch; Excellent condition Dresser and Mirror Set; Microwave; Telephones; Discman; Printers; Scanners; Video Game Systems; Shelving Units; Tons of Sheets, Comforters, and Blankets; Picture Frames; Home Decor; Children’s Toys; Adult and Children’s Books

Items are in great condition. There's definitely something for everyone. Please feel free to email me at monicaleah8124@hotmail.com if you have questions about the sale.

saturday night delight

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 13:18:47 GMT

I'm seeing Reno 911! Miami Sat. night at the Grand...FINALLY! Probably the 7:25 and possibly the midnight show depending on when I can leave the 'ville. Be there or be square.

Just in time for midterms...

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 01:34:43 GMT

damn you MTV...

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 02:09:41 GMT

An 80s sweet sixteen party? Is nothing sacred "music" television??

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 03:05:33 GMT

Sin it up, kiddos. Repent Wednesday. Happy Mardi Gras!

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 22:38:24 GMT

The Ramen noodles guy died:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6237013.stm

Also, I know how much you all love football, so cheer for our good old Gator boys tonight at 7 central! Gainesville is so nuts right now.

technical difficulties

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 02:00:54 GMT

Happy New Year's, my babies!

Vodka cures all (except in Courtney's case, so I hear). Be safe, have fun, and don't bother with resolutions.

cold palm trees/ for courtney

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 00:14:55 GMT

Wow, do I have a lot of commenting to catch up on... the parents have dial-up.

So, I'm back and this was the least traumatic trip back to date. I suppose it gets easier each time or maybe I was dying to make sure the cat was okay and have a little (a lot) alone time. Each time I go home I realize how unique (different) my family is from others or at least from what I've heard. This definitely sounds petty and like a whiny little girl (but of course, that's what my family reduces me to usually), but my family (step-family specifically but real family sometimes) definitely values the get married, have babies, and obtain a mediocre job approach to life over any other. They are always like "um, what do you do?" if they aren't asking "you aren't married yet?" Well, I'll leave that alone. Meh.

Christmas was small this year, but I did get a new digital camera, which is all I wanted anyway. I will have to post a picture of the mummy nutcracker doll my brother got me in honor of my love of halloween. It was the most ridiculous, hilarious, best gift ever. Especially because on the base it says "2005" as if someone needed to memoralize the mummy nutcracker occassion with the year, last year.

I didn't get to see everyone I wanted to and those I did see, I didn't see for long enough. I hope some or all of you can find your way to FL at some point, but only if you make it for a Friday night 80s night. Where will everyone be this summer?

And true love lives on lollipops and crisps

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 00:44:57 GMT

Who wants a kitty for Christmas?? hm?

In other news, I'm rolling back west around the 17th. Hope to see some of your smiling (or bitchy) faces. I am one test away from completing my first semester o'grad school. I think then I can drop out with some dignity...just kidding...
Let me just say, though, stay a big fish in a small pond, at least for a bit. Apparently, I am behind on the whole life experience thing as compared to some people in my class. Apparently, you wait a bit before grad school. Somehow, I didn't get the "how life works" newsletter. Meh, I'm hanging in there, though. Can't wait to see the durty again, though.

best thing ever

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 21:48:54 GMT

Just one more Snoopy post, I swear; it's worth it:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=0QkmSccy5-M

*Snoopy dance to Outkast*

"This really brings Christmas close to a person"

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 01:24:02 GMT

Yay for Charlie Brown's Christmas Special!

This is what Christmas is ALL about:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=e5TF4U36GFg

You know it is the sweetest thing ever.

Sat, 25 Nov 2006 17:46:39 GMT

I sort of feel like I already posted this, but per Laura's request and in the spirit of not paying for movies:

http://dailymotionmovievids.com/

Be warned, though, if you should be doing work, etc..., this is just another distraction.

for laura...

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 13:45:35 GMT

It's strange, but it made me laugh at 8 am:

http://shadowdane.shackspace.com/cats.htm

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:08:58 GMT

p.s.

I just had to look up Sweet Pepper's numbers for an application I'm filling out, and there's a pic of the old tables I used to hate tying up, the umbrellas I used to dread opening, and the parking lot that I hate pulling into almost everyday....but still, it made my heart sad. siigh. homesick again.

Sun, 12 Nov 2006 23:42:45 GMT

mmm....

Stranger than Fiction was super good.

You should see it. Its a tough call considering there are some pretty tempting movies out now, but it could definitely be in my top ten.

If that doesn't sell you, there is a RENO preview before the movie. The bad news is, I was late for the movie and missed it. Boo -> me (and watching the last few minutes of the UF game).

yay! boo...

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:56:24 GMT

So, that is my proud face. I'm happy because today I took (and finished 1 hr 45 mins and six front/back pages later *OUCH for my hand*) my first exam as a grad student! Since I know you guys will not cheer and congratulate me, I'll do it myself...now:yay yay yay. Well, the celebration is obviously a bit premature since a) I may have failed that mother-effer and b) I have an even bigger and badder test this Monday (which I will take after a weekend in Miami and a weekend of not studying). I have spent the last four hours preparing for it (and god, there is so much good Halloween t.v. on), and I still have lots to go. Of course, I know that we all gripe and moan about our work, so the point of this post is not to do that, but to say I feel like I've reached my first checkpoint, and it is really scary but rewarding all in one.

yes! my kind of musical

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 16:02:53 GMT

http://www.evildeadthemusical.com/

Sun, 15 Oct 2006 00:43:54 GMT

Laila tore the "i" key off my keyboard somehow, I'm guessing with her magical evil cat powers. Yes, I can still use it, but no, it is not easy nor am I'm thrilled about it. Is this a replaceable, fixable part?

it's halloween, it's halloween...

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 21:53:41 GMT

Happy Friday the 13th! Muah ha ha ha (*evil laugh*)

Annnnd that's the only point to this post.

*edit* so, am I the only one that thinks Eli Roth is gorgeous (and I want to marry him because he loves horror flicks more than me?)? sorry.

movie review

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 00:21:24 GMT

So, I'm not sure if you guys have heard about The Science of Sleep because it is apparently one of those select theater shows, but if G'ville gets it, H-burg must. Anyway, (fyi) it is from the director of Eternal Sunshine (one of my top 5 movies...prob top 3), Micheal Gondry, and it is one of those sweet, dreamy movies that you have to be nuts to love.

Well, I may not be nuts because it was a bit hard to follow (though it is adapted from a French version, so, ya know those damn French), but it was so beautiful to watch, and the graphics people among us would have to appreciate that. I really like the writer's conception of the makeup of dreams. Non verbatim quote: "a dash of a song you heard today, your work assignments, love, sex, lust, and your favorite childhood memory"...that's what dreams are made of. Not much to the love story or insight into the meaning of life (as opposed to E. Sunshine), but it was lovely like a nice fairy tale or nursery song, so see it if H-burg gets it. Rent it and save money if not.

:)

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:44:30 GMT

*sings* da nah nah nah nah: go gators! da nah nah nah nah: go gators, go gators, go!!

I love my

While I've never been much of a football fan a) it is hard to not be in a town that makes such a big deal out games as this b) it is hard not to be when the team some of your tuition payments go to (not that I have any, but if I did) is super good (#5 in the nation, if I've been told correctly) and c) it is hard not to be on days like today when they play Alabama, my arch enemy (and number 3 choice for grad school...they wait listed me and subsequently accepted me the day after I accepted with FL).

Today is also happy because it is the day before October and my Halloween decor has already gone up. I'm remembering the

Does anyone else think Court could pass for a perfect Clementine (from Reno)?

shake it up

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 17:58:18 GMT

Happy things:

Having the afternoon off
A full refrigerator (mine isn't but the idea of it is satisfying)
Scrubs marathons
Cooler weather (but not too cool, please)
Potential Halloween plans that will totally rock
Pay checks tomorrow
Having "Under the Sea" from the Little Mermaid stuck in my head ALL during stats class
New Deftones album in the works

Not happy things:

Empty bank account
Piles of laundry
Non-Super Walmart access (this is the barrier to happy thing #2)
First major exam (which covers 3 mos material) on Monday Oct. 30th
Huge pile of bills (see not happy thing #1)
alarm clocks

So, my body is really fighting me on this whole 6 am to 10 pm schedule. I feel like a regular working stiff these days. Arrive at 8 am, lunch promptly at noon, curse traffic at 5 pm, etc... I'm really enjoying being apart of this therapy case I've got, and now I'm working with a dental and pharmacy student on this sort of community project where we are assigned a case (ours is an elderly lady who lives alone with oh my god SO many issues). I've started research for what will one day (*crosses fingers*) become my masters. It is just hard to figure out how to juggle everything and prioritize. Oh well. I get to come home next weekend, though! yay

times they are a'changin'

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 01:41:52 GMT

I hung out with some neighbors tonight, and they had no idea who Hank Williams was/is...!! This is when I know I am too far away from home.

As bittersweet as it is, I am so looking forward to fall and orange and scary costumes and horror movies. I indulged in a scary movie Sunday yesterday. The lineup: The Exorcist (good as ever...the "version you've never seen," which included that creepy crawl downstairs), The (new) Amityville Horror, House on Haunted Hill (not as good as I remembered), and The Fog (worst new movie I've seen this year). I will miss the beginning of Halloween season without my peeps, but I will still try to be excited. I think I will come home around the 6th of Oct. Yay!

I hope Mr. M J's bday party this weekend will be mucho fun. Someone take obligatory bathroom shots with Laura for me (and post them).

In the meantime, you guys should download my new fave fun song:

The Mountain Goats: This Year
"I am gonna make it through this year if it kills me" <---- fave line

cry, cry

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 21:10:48 GMT

Pout. I am homesick, and NO THANKS to Target for putting out Halloween stuff so damn early. I've been told the Keys does Halloween up big time. Maybe the party should come to the sunshine state...

Does anyone watch Paula Deen's cooking show on the Food Channel? That is the quickest cure, I've found, for homesickness bc she has the best old school Southern accent ever. I dare you to say that doesn't sound like your grandmother (given your grandmother was born somewhere down here).

Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:22:31 GMT

check out the TIME article about the new facebook changes:

http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1532225,00.html?cnn=yes

apparently, it isn't just us who hate it