tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32094186415120354352012-02-05T19:03:55.733-08:00Musings of a 20-something woman with a lot of feelings to share. I own a dog, read a lot of memoirs, like online shopping, and have a mild Netflix addiction. All of which are featured at some point or another.Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.comBlogger761100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-42622055798489703402012-02-05T18:37:00.000-08:002012-02-05T19:03:55.752-08:00

1. Any reason why so many "prom dresses" are advertised by models who are definitely not high school age, or even remotely appropriate? Also, any reason why 90% of said "prom dresses" make ANYONE wearing it look like they need a street corner to stand on? Seriously. Mothers PAY for these dresses for their little girl to wear! No wonder prom night has such a bad rep.Exhibit A:Exhibit B:(note that

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-64323499349345158922012-01-24T10:35:00.001-08:002012-01-24T10:57:03.849-08:00

1. Apparently, Brandy is telling people to stop comparing her to Beyonce (here). Honey, I don't think anyone's made the mistake of doing that. Beyonce is way cooler. Plus she's had a single during this decade. sorry.2. Child actress Kyla Pratt popped up when I was watching Veronica Mars, which spurred me to find out what she's been up to. Turns out, she has a 1-year-old kid, and kept it a secret

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-63646275908011748182012-01-21T07:33:00.000-08:002012-01-21T07:39:09.709-08:00

I am-searching, ever searching, for my passion in life-obsessed with Romania. the children, food, culture, architecture.-an artist, but haven't figured out how to express it yet-a dog lover-a lover and follower of fashion trends-20 pounds lighter than I was a year ago-the proud owner of an associate degree, even if I still can't get into the college I really want.-a good driver-a dabbler. I know

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-48148729255899361822012-01-18T04:37:00.001-08:002012-01-18T04:49:10.234-08:00

http://www.newparent.com/baby/happy-baby/An excellent article on basic parenting practices. I particularly support the idea of co-sleeping. I never thought I'd be planning on sleeping with my (future) infant, until I got a dog. I always feel much better with him sleeping next to me, and while a popular concern of co-sleeping is danger to the baby, I've yet to roll over on my dog. In fact, I have

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-20166304222024477152012-01-10T00:37:00.000-08:002012-01-10T00:37:02.551-08:00

Native Union POP Phone

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-71591595338710405562011-12-15T05:41:00.000-08:002011-12-15T06:20:50.635-08:00

So I just finished season 2 of Ghost Whisperer, and I'm really into it. See, I started watching it because originally, I was recommended by the Netflix gods to watch Medium. That failed horribly. Me and Patricia Arquette did not get along. Perhaps some people like her, but I found her character way too jaded and blue-collar to be believable in a supernatural element. Plus, she was supposedly

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1. I have a theory that the number of hot guys in England is so small that when one is found, they're immediately thrown into Hollywood and promoted to superstar status in the U.S., mainly because you can't fake that elegant, proper accent. BUT if you compare their looks alone with non-British guy of the same hotness caliber, they aren't really anything special. Case #1: Colin Firth. He's not

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-61671926663500934792011-12-10T03:25:00.001-08:002011-12-10T03:38:30.948-08:00

I've been on a serious Netflix kick for the last year (sadly, I know), and my latest show is the Ghost Whisperer, since Medium was really lame. I'm loving Ghost Whisperer, and Melinda (Jennifer Love Hewitt) has some really cute, vintage-inspired clothing. My favorite so far (I'm only on episode 3) is this amazing ivory-white long dress, short-sleeved with a Swiss dot pattern. Here are some little

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This summer and fall, I've spent a lot of time on school. I'm getting my Associate of Arts degree in about a week! woot! But anyway, life has been busy. Still, I've found time to hang out with the family. Here are some clips from the lovely unit that I'm related to.(originally posted on facebook, starting with the oldest one)1. (leaving on the first trip where I've been able to join my parents

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-23490068209683733262011-07-29T02:05:00.000-07:002011-12-15T06:28:38.385-08:00

So I changed my twitter name. It used to be S**t My Dog Poops, like the S**T My Dad Says twitter/book/failed TV show, but I'm going a more family-friendly route and actually going to work on getting it out there. So here's my new twitter: Stuff My Dog Poops. If anyone else comes up with something more creative, let me know!On Digg

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Craftacular World: Diy hip-t: "I'm sure you have seen these all over the place! Genius! Why didn't I think of that??? of course I must have had some inkling of a craft su..."

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-74110970486762799132011-07-20T03:08:00.001-07:002011-07-20T03:18:16.666-07:00

Whilst perusing my July 2011 O Magazine, I discovered a pretty interesting article entitled "Health Myths - Busted" and it covers 6 topics, thus establishing that:1. Sitting to close to the screen DOESN'T ruin your eyes2. Vitamin C prevents scurvy, not colds.3. Jet hand dryers are actually LESS sanitary than paper towels, and spews germs more than six feet (I've been saying this for years, no one

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I discovered this website where these women (former models, no less) actually handmake/cobble leather sandals. Impressive, and all I noticed was that their logo is awesome. I definitely would love to be a graphic designer (among a million other professions). So here is a collection of my favorite logos:

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I'm thoroughly enjoying a movie I found at my local Redbox. It's called Life As We Know It, and stars Katherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel. Basically, their characters, Holly and Messer are polar opposites and don't get along at all, but they're godparents to Sophie, the baby daughter of their mutual friends, Peter and Allison. When Peter and Allison are killed in a car crash, and Holly and Messer

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-42619354963022915942011-07-10T00:20:00.000-07:002011-07-10T00:25:16.079-07:00

So I write poetry and song lyrics sometimes, but it's usually when I'm feeling my worst. Luckily, those times are few and far between these days, but because that's the only time I write, it seems, if you read my stuff, like that's how I feel all the time! Totally not true. So I'd like to share a song I wrote the other day, just bear in mind that I'm NOT feeling like this now! At least I can

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-27383766335800689712011-07-05T12:54:00.000-07:002011-07-05T13:45:20.587-07:00

1. Anyone else weirded out about Casey Anthony? I'd like to read transcripts of the trial, but I'm inclined to bet (as a law student-friend suggested) that since she's not really bright and her lawyer is inept, the prosecution dropped the ball. Disgusting, proving "beyond all reasonable doubt" shouldn't be so hard it lets the guilty go free.2. I'm watching Shrek Forever After and it's kind of

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-82820514430454486722011-06-28T04:32:00.000-07:002011-06-28T04:43:40.243-07:00

I have a confession. I am addicted to Sorority Life on Facebook. It's the BEST game ever, especially for a window-shopaholic like me.Anyway, more on the game later, but every so often, the creators open up "study abroads" for us to go to and complete to get new outfits and accessories. Beijing just closed, and now there's a poll open on the Sorority Life Forum to get input on where we should "go"

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So I got sucked into an Internet ad the other day (yes, sometimes they really work) and discovered the Can-Am Spyder Roadster. Basically a motorcycle, except it has two wheels in the front, presumably for better control (and, ahem, better balance). So curiosity got the better of me and I wanted to find out how much they are. Enter Craigslist...they make pink ones.(cue Hallelujah chorus)(please

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-6474858137466073142011-06-15T03:45:00.000-07:002011-06-15T04:04:17.188-07:00

The great thing about the Internet is how it can produce anything my noggin dreams up. Case-in-point: Customizable "i heart" tees at ILoveTShirts.net.They come in quite a few styles for both genders (BONUS! women also have a nice thong underwear option!! sense my mildly amused sarcasm!) and child-sized and infant tees are offered as well, to get the whole family in on the craze. You can actually

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-11967667914127071552011-06-08T12:59:00.000-07:002011-06-09T16:49:40.020-07:00

I just found another shoe subscription site: JustFab.com. And their shoes are hot! I liked more of the styles that ShoePrivee offers, but there was enough at Just Fab to make me stop and think about it. As well, when I signed up (just now), they offered 50% off of any item for the next 24 hours, meaning a pair of shoes for $20 instead of $40. Now that's something I'm considering, because I spend

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-2051991023095880082011-06-01T02:11:00.001-07:002011-06-09T16:51:42.107-07:00

Qupid System-258Unfortunately, they are out of my size at urbanog.com. I actually discovered this shoe through ShoePrivee.com, which is kind of like ShoeDazzle: you get to pick from shoes in a monthly "showroom" and pay exorbitant amounts of money ($39.95) for cheap shoes that are made from manmade materials (earlier on ShoeDazzle, I saw this shoe description: "Tough gets softer touch in velvety

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-19220880586338413812011-05-28T09:42:00.000-07:002011-05-28T09:59:11.124-07:00

You would think, being May 28th, that the sun might deign to appear today. But here I am, looking at a white, cloudy sky. The past few days have been odd too, I keep getting tricked into thinking it's a beautiful day with clear blue as far as you can see, but then I'll glance out the window 20 minutes later, and it's raining.However, the crazy weather IS making me more spontaneous. I'm learning

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-91925007536902901382011-05-11T04:32:00.000-07:002011-05-11T04:42:02.322-07:00

I'll add an update on LIFE in a little bit but for now, I have to discuss Glee. I'm watching season 1 on Netflix and sure, it's cool for what it is, but I'm a realist, so sometimes it's hard to suspend reality and just believe that a teeny high school glee club is suddenly flush enough with funds to have smoke and flames shooting from the stage during a performance of a Kiss song...for exactly 8

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-88164156968213313362011-04-17T23:22:00.001-07:002011-04-17T23:53:09.725-07:00

I've been having a rough time lately, mainly because of burnout from my job. I normally work graveyard shift, which is nice and slow, but because we aren't at full staff, I've had to work 2 extra shifts from 2-10pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Swing shift is about 6 times as busy as graveyard shift, so it's kind of like working 6 graveyard shifts in a row. By the 5th day, I'm ready to be done with

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-76724767698775161082011-04-05T05:00:00.000-07:002011-04-05T05:24:08.812-07:00

I turned 24 more than a month ago, and in some ways I feel older, other ways I feel younger. Sometimes I feel so young, and immature, and nowhere near prepared for the world, even as I draw closer to being a quarter of a century old. At the same time though, I've felt and gone through more than I'd wish on anyone. I don't think I've gone through more than anyone else, and I'm well aware that

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-61102116132060834982011-03-06T02:42:00.001-08:002011-03-06T02:58:36.404-08:00

Speaking of Anthropologie, I've been lusting after this $198 duvet cover for several weeks now:Isn't it DIVINE?? Really any of the bedding on Anthropologie would be greedily accepted by yours truly, but I am blocked once again by Anthropologie's high prices. Sigh. Another duvet cover that I cry over at night is at Urban Outfitters:Soo fluffy and luxurious, it makes me want to leap into bed and

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-80894433669661893932011-03-06T01:47:00.000-08:002011-06-28T03:27:53.979-07:00

Things I need. Now.Desktop Hand-Cranked Shredder by A+R Store. For those dark and stormy nights when the FBI is coming for your financials and the power just blinked out. No actually, this isn't incredibly useful, nor do I see myself buying it anytime soon (at $44, it's more expensive than an electric shredder), but it's so freaking cute I couldn't resist. It comes in pink, white and blue. I

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The Pioneer Woman: Black Heels to Tractor Wheels - A Love Story by Ree DrummondA memoir/love story, this book was a wonderful, fun and squeal-worthy read about a self-proclaimed city girl who falls in love with an Oklahoma rancher. It reads like a romance novel, complete with the (yes) squeals and swoons, but it's an actual true story! She's a hilarious writer, with wonderfully graphic details

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-86118609636955829932011-03-06T00:41:00.001-08:002011-03-06T01:13:09.254-08:00

Neon Angel: A Memoir of a Runaway by Cherie CurrieI first learned about The Runaways when the movie about the band came out, starring Dakota Fanning and Kristen Stewart. The movie is based on Neon Angel, so of course that piqued my interest. The book was entertaining in the best way, a mix of the best dream and worst nightmare. I found myself learning lessons from this book, namely, that if

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-67838191979959777102011-03-06T00:30:00.000-08:002011-03-06T01:13:34.178-08:00

Visual Bookshelf is a great way to organize all of these incredible books I've read.Kasey to the Rescue by Ellen RogersA fascinating subject about a mother's quadriplegic son and his service monkey, but I think the real strength is her writing ability. Ellen's style makes me wish for another memoir about HER life, even if it's not as eventful as someone else's. She walks a delicate balance

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-65868091264640916912011-03-06T00:21:00.001-08:002011-03-06T00:28:17.724-08:00

Another Visual Bookshelf review:Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver RelinI wish Greg Mortenson had told this story in the first person. I didn't feel as connected to the people as I did when reading his follow-up book, Stones Into Schools. This is a good read, but it does get a little weighted down with explanations of the back regions. Though necessary for the average American

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-75337600707636105932011-03-05T23:51:00.000-08:002011-03-06T00:27:44.473-08:00

I've started using a Facebook application called Visual Bookshelf, and I posted this same review there:I Beat the Odds: From Homelessness to the Blind Side and Beyond by Michael OherAs someone who loved The Blind Side movie, this was a wonderful addition. When I saw the movie, I was wondering what was exaggerated or changed for the movie and what was true, so this book filled in all the blanks

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-86367758260921037212011-03-05T23:09:00.001-08:002011-03-05T23:21:13.595-08:00

I love these shoes. I NEED these shoes. I saw them in an ad in Real Simple (March 2011 for those who care, page 28) and they just seemed so comfortable! BUT all they have at Shoebuy.com and Amazon is black. yech. I need these in the camel color! Seems like everyone is selling out quickly. So I guess I'll just set up an auto-search on eBay so I get an email if it pops up. Not like I won't be

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-31312394590590226282011-03-05T03:40:00.001-08:002011-03-05T03:50:55.891-08:00

1. I feel like I've embraced life lately, mainly due to my newfound enjoyment of running. I recently realized I prefer running because it's outside, which has opened my eyes to the possibilities of more outdoor sports, such as rock climbing and triathlons. A year ago the idea of me running a triathlon would have elicited rolled eyes and a self-depreciating sigh. Now, it's actually an option, and

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-90557352176615701082011-02-21T20:07:00.001-08:002011-03-06T00:29:13.313-08:00

I decided I'll add my mom as a facebook friend, but of course there were rules I needed to enforce. If I were 14 years old, it would be completely different and I'd HOPE any parent of a tween would require friending as a condition of being on facebook, but as a nearly-24-year-old, things are a little different. So I created this contract, and if an other adult children are getting hassled by

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-25085099282207806742011-02-15T07:44:00.000-08:002011-02-15T07:52:44.953-08:00

1. I was going to go running today because it's been unseasonably warm lately. I walked outside...and it was raining.2. My best friend got engaged on Valentine's Day. Her kids are gonna make FUN of her.3. Just got a message on Matchmaker.com (of which I'm not a member) from someone who calls himself bigstrudel. fml.4. Does anyone have an electric drill? Seriously people, it's not THAT hard to

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-11696699240462212752011-01-23T03:45:00.001-08:002011-01-23T03:50:41.854-08:00

1. I've been either listening or playing in my head Uprising by Muse for the past 3 days. Makes me want to start a revolution, who's with me?2. I'm so lucky to have a job where I can read all night.3. I finally completely cleaned out my wallet for the first time since I, uh, bought it. There were things from 8 months ago in there. Now it actually closes, but my work garbage can is literally

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-12135596850814941112011-01-23T03:34:00.000-08:002011-01-23T03:43:36.194-08:00

I wish Twitter allowed more characters in a post. This is why I refuse to Twitter. About me, anyway. My dog's twitter is at twitter.com/shitmydogpoopsRecent statuses:Should I: take up electric guitar, get a tattoo, or buy a motorcycle?Feeling mildly pleased with myself for using a President's Day logo on my February calendar instead of Valentines day.Pretty sure im driving on solid ice.nothing

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-62362596561865116612011-01-23T02:49:00.000-08:002011-01-23T03:33:18.204-08:00

So I haven't dated a ton of guys, but I have learned a few things. And since I'm still single, these aren't necessarily the way to find your forever companion, but ways to avoid the what-ifs.1. Date a guy with a motorcycle. And learn a few things from him about types of bikes, just enough to hold your own in conversation.2. If he doesn't love your pet as much as you do, don't think it will get

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-20707079022932726462010-10-23T23:42:00.001-07:002011-07-05T14:45:37.700-07:00

Life Lesson #4,984,564:Friends ask if you're okay.Good friends are sitting in the cell next to you.Great friends clean out their bank account to post your bail and tell you not to worry about it.Poetic thought for the moment:Don't cry when you're in handcuffs, there's no one to wipe your tears.

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-17153938771816223122010-10-18T04:52:00.000-07:002010-10-18T05:03:21.180-07:00

I've decided to post a list of my more recent Facebook statuses (stati for plural?) so that everyone can enjoy them. These have been made pretty much in the last few months:Had the same conversaion with two separate people which confirmed the theory, "eminem is everyone's guilty pleasure."I don't get Farkle. So you just roll the dice, and take a risk on whether to keep rolling or keep your score?

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-49412201342113666522010-10-17T04:58:00.000-07:002010-10-18T05:02:59.963-07:00

Five Fast Findings:1. I posted a few weeks ago that I had finally re-entered the world of popular music. It's so fun listening to music that isn't from high school! Of course, everything that is now deemed "overplayed" is still new to me. I still like Teenage Dream by Katy Perry, and I'm in love with Our Kind of Love by Lady Antebellum. Give it time though, give it time.2. Are you eating? K,

Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915648238609521439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209418641512035435.post-63924802110809810852010-10-17T04:47:00.000-07:002010-10-17T04:56:04.294-07:00

Next Friday will mark the official arrival of my SECOND full paycheck and I'm a bit overwhelmed at the ways I could spend it.Here are my top ideas, of which I'll probably only be able to choose one:1. Have my dog's nails clipped - $100 (yes, $100: $10 for the clipping, $45 for the sedative to knock him out and another $40 to bring him back to life, plus tax. I'm not joking. And that's an

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So I started voice lessons on Friday. I found the teacher on Craigslist, but I had heard of her name before, she's a local singer. I arrived at her studio, and lo and behold, I had actually met her before at Ross Point Music Camp (which, sadly, is no more. I loved that camp), she had been a counselor there. She didn't recognize me but it definitely helped me feel better about my choice to finally

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1. I've decided to take both piano and voice lessons. I've been playing since I was 8 and singing since I can remember, but it's been many years since I took lessons, and I need to regain my confidence again.2. My body has decided to catch someone's sore throat, and my nose is expelling GREEN phlegm. That's a new one for me.3. I dreamt last night of a little boy, wearing a green T-shirt and blue

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I find it ironic that they call this shift I'm working the "graveyard" shift. Like it's okay to be dead, when in fact, the better part of the shift is spent rubbing my eyes and trying to stay awake.I'm working as a reservations agent at Northern Quest Resort and Casino. Working here is wonderful. The people I work with are the cream of the crop, so to speak, of the customer service-oriented

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So I was out with my dad tonight and he has a Blackberry. He got more texts than I did! I used to think people were pretty high-powered if they had a Blackberry because it's always been aimed at business people, but come on, at the end of the day, you're still texting people just like your 19-year-old son does 600 times a day. It was pretty surreal sitting there eating dinner with my dad merrily

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I just got a "new match" from LDSMingle.com. The guy lives in Mexico and his entire profile was in Spanish. I'm serious.

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Had more to say after I made my last post. 1. I just got an email from matchmaker.com with the subject reading: Don't let your soulmate meet somebody else. hmm...you'd think if he was my soul mate it would all work out...it's like a tarot card reader, don't leave without paying me $60!2. It is so nice not being criticized for liking Adam Lambert or Lady Gaga or any of the millions of people that

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1. My professional opinion is that, if you are a boy and your voice hasn't changed, you have no business singing for millions of people (ahem, Justin Beiber). It's just creepy. 2. My dog now runs to the door when my parents arrive home, even though I, his owner who feeds him and loves him, am sitting right there on the couch. Traitor.3. I love Wii Boxing. I'm still sore from the other day but my

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I've been driving my dad's car for the past two days while he takes my car to get some small repairs. Naturally, each day I've forgotten to grab my CDs and am stuck listening to the radio for my half-hour drive to work.I've actually been listening to country. Every 5-6 years or so I'll go through a country phase for a few months, then it ends and I don't listen to it for the next 5-6 years. But

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After spending a few hours on match.com, here's what I've learned:1. Many men are in the military.2. Most pictures are either self-taken (very up close and personal) or something involving the great outdoors and far away, with the subject bundled in fishing gear, snowboarding gear, hunting stuff or perhaps a wetsuit. Useful.3. All profess to treat a woman like a lady and are true gentlemen. So

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1. I just got an anti-pull leash for my dog, where it's kind of like a halter collar, and it pulls on his shoulders rather than his neck. He is super sensitive about his neck. Even putting a collar on can send him into a nervous frenzy of yelping and running away. So this collar is amazing. Now taking him for a walk is simple, I slip the halter over his head, slide two sherpa-covered pieces that

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I need new shoes so badly. And I can hear my mom's voice now, "you need new shoes like you need a hole in the head" (which is a dumb thing because you DO need holes in the head, a mouth to eat, nostrils to evacuate mucus, ears to hear a fire alarm).But I digress. I need new shoes! Specifically, high heels. I haven't been to church in like two years but now I'm going back and I have a place to

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I love reading funny blogs. If the blogger has a particularly hilarious way of wording things, I will be their greatest fan. That being said, if you too enjoy funny blogs, this is a great one (note: swearing is involved):http://thethinksithink.blogspot.com/2008/09/paper-problems.html

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So on a whim I've been signing up for dating sites. however, the cost of these sites has gone way way up since the last time I embarked on this whim. Did you know that to sign up with eHarmony.com for a single month, it costs $60?? And that's for the basic plan! I know the argument is what's $60 compared with a lifetime of happiness blah blah BLAH, but still 60 bucks is a lotta dough for no

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1. omg Internet Explorer is SO slow. I heart google chrome.2. My dog stuffed himself! My other dog, Shelby is staying with me for the night before I take her to a better home (literally, not like, code for killing her or anything), and I'm trying to fatten her up from being underfed for a month (I was the one who fed her but I wasn't there for a month), so I put out a can of wet food. Well,

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I'm going to start doing Five Fast Findings, when I have little things that I don't want to do an entire blog post for.1. I have a confession, I know the vast majority of dog owners HATE when their dog drags their butt on the carpet, but I find it hilarious!! I don't even mind vacuuming later.2. My car has been leaking transmission fluid and antifreeze and needs some seals replaced and my first

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After sleeping for hours at my side, he suddenly bolted awake. Seemingly unable to speak, but obviously needing something, I mimed out different possibilities with him. Hungry? eh. thirsty? nope. Outside? his tail wagged and his eyes went from puppy-dog to huge and excited. We raced to the door "come on buddy let's go!" and he twirled and jumped a circle in the air three times before I got the

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I have a favorite blogger. I first discovered her on a lark when she wrote a parenting blog for Parents.com or something (and I was like, 19, and in no way interested in having kids, so who knows why I was there), and I followed her when that blog ended and she moved to a private blog. It's kind of funny because I've never met her and rarely even post a comment to her blogs, but I feel like I

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I've been reading a lot lately. Ever since me and the fiance broke up, I've been throwing myself into books. Perhaps because he and I watched a lot of movies, but I think a lot of it is, books make me fully engage myself. Movies, I usually have to do a craft or fold laundry or something to keep from getting bored (a whole other post there), but books, I have to fully concentrate on what's going

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I'm going to take a moment to reflect on the so-called technology generation. Now I'm 23, and I was one of the first people in the eighth grade to get a cell phone. But when I got to high school, it was becoming more popular. However, texting was still not a trend until I was older. I didn't even learn how to text until my last year of high school or so, and I got my first QWERTY keyboard phone

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I need to start blogging again. I promise I will. Me and Calvin had moved to Lewiston and our place didn't have internet, then I got a job working for the Lewiston Tribune (awesome job, just didn't pay anything worth living off of) and was too busy to care about a blog.Then me and Calvin broke up a few weeks ago, one month before our wedding was to take place. Enough on that.So now I'm back at my

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I get frustrated with the pup sometimes because she's not fully housebroken yet, but every once in a while she cracks me up. When I brought her inside from the yard I saw this: That black thing around her neck is a HEADBAND (like, for a human head). I threw it away so I guess she went dumpster diving and wanted to look pretty! I left it on her for a little while and it became her very own

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GAH!! I want a letter press! I've been doing research for my wedding invitations and have fallen in love with the idea of letter press printing, like how they printed newspapers for hundreds of years. It actually presses an ink-coated design into the paper, so it gives a wonderful texture. I'm in love! Problem is though, old-fashioned letter presses are really expensive. They used to be had for

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Okay so I'm pretty computer savvy. But I cannot FOR THE LIFE OF ME figure out what feeds are!! Like when someone has the little feed symbol or xml thing on their blog and you click on it, and it sends you to this massive page full of text and code and that's it, WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO WITH THAT???When I want to follow a blog (a recent development since blogs did not used to really be my thing),

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"What's up with Calvin being a BLACK name?"My fiance is named Calvin. He's Native American but has passed for many different nationalities, so he's kind of sensitive about that. Anyway, while we were in the middle of a 3am viewing of Family Matters (yes that show is STILL playing reruns on Nick at Night) when he made the above comment. Turns out the last 3-4 shows we've watched all had black men

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Let me first start by saying, I'm pretty lucky. Calvin has never ever sprayed on the toilet seat as long as we have shared a toilet. He flushes every time without fail AND washes his hands. HOWEVER. He also never puts the toilet seat cover down. I feel ridiculous even writing this because most women would die of happiness if their husband not only didn't piddle on the seat, but remembered to put

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I'm becoming a blogspot whore. If you'll notice by the fact that I now operate TWO blogs and have made multiple posts to each one in the past 12 hours. I've also been sucked into several blogs online (mainly related to wedding stuff) that luckily were Blogspot blogs, making it easier for me to follow them! Sigh. I've got to get a life. See, the problem is, it's either my blog and the Internet, or

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We recently acquired a now 14-week-old puppy named Shelby. She's a Lab/Australian Shepard mix and very energetic. She's a lot of fun and thankfully does not bark much, but as a large-breed puppy, she loves to chew things. Her favorite seems to be computer cords and fabric like towels or expensive wool blankets. Luckily the blankets are stronger than her puppy teeth, but the cords? Not so much.

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I have this favorite blogger whose blogs I rediscover every few months and subsequently spend the next 2-3 days trying not to pee my pants from laughing too hard. Her style of writing is just amazing, not to mention, she has a gift for making everything in her life seem like a comedy central event. It's definitely awesome and if I ever turn out to be half the blogger she is, I'll be lucky!Here's

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Show of hands: Who here has a dog or cat? Keep your hands up if any of them have ever, uh, had GAS.Someone in my family has been passing silent farts for the past few days. We've been slowly eliminating the possibilities. It's not me or Calvin. Today we learned it's not the cat, since he was outside when we got blasted with the latest silent killer (he used to have bad episodes until we weaned

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This seems to be the week of confessions. I have a few more to make:All of the clocks in my house are wrong because I was too lazy to go look up the actual time before putting them on the wall. (I know that the one in the bedroom is off by an hour and the kitchen ones are off by about half an hour, give or take, so I figure having a general idea is just fine until daylight savings hits. I mean,

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Okay. I have a confession. I love Keeping up with the Kardashians.I never watched it before this year, and actually I started by watching the new spin-off, Khloe and Kourtney Take Miami. The girls are so annoying and catty but at the same time, it would be way fun to go clubbing with them or something. Their family is soo dysfunctional too, but what's kinda nice is how everyone still loves each

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It seems to be a common sentiment among friends on my facebook feed, but I'm glad 2009 is over. It wasn't a good year for me. It started off with my purse getting stolen from the place we were celebrating the new 2009 at and ended with me sitting with my fiance in our house, unable to go anywhere because it was snowing (and we can't afford snow tires) and we didn't have money to buy dinner anyway

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Believe it or not, this actually won't be an animal-oriented blog. I mean, I do have animals, but it's not an animal-centric blog.The name, squinty-eyed dog describes my own dog, named Hiro. He has this way of squinting his eyes when he's tired or weirded out by the goings on in the house. It cracks me up. I got him a little over a year ago from a small dog rescue in the Seattle/Bellevue area and

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