Here is a photo of the last time I was ever at the Rose Bowl and a UCLA game in person. We won that year. In fact, we won every year I was in college. And what happens the year I graduate? WE LOST. WTF? Anyway. Here's to happy memories:
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Bartner is a Michigan alumnus.
Apparently, he got his bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees from Michigan. Gasp. Sigh. MARCH!
Here is a photo of the last time I was ever at the Rose Bowl and a UCLA game in person. We won that year. In fact, we won every year I was in college. And what happens the year I graduate? WE LOST. WTF? Anyway. Here's to happy memories:
Here is a photo of the last time I was ever at the Rose Bowl and a UCLA game in person. We won that year. In fact, we won every year I was in college. And what happens the year I graduate? WE LOST. WTF? Anyway. Here's to happy memories:
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
I hope Santa and brought you many good things and happy wishes and thoughts. I am writing to report that I have just finished what, I believe, is the fastest packing in my life. I don't know when I started, but I am pretty much done, except for computer and toiletries, which consist of toothbrush and floss in a Ziploc bag, which is already in the bathroom. It is MERELY 2:35 a.m. on the morning of takeoff. Usually, I'm still stuffing items, trying to make everything fit an hour before we leave the house.
My luggage is blissfully empty of stuff because I basically used it to lug my books home. I used my carry-on luggage to put all my clothes in, but I am going to check it at the counter. I bought all of Wal-Mart's Veet (not the ones that come with the weird spray thing) cold waxes because only Wal-Mart sells it, I've found. There places might, too, but Wal-Mart is the constant right now. I am bringing my Chucks and my black purse with lavender ribbon that I got in London. Some Chinese condiments from our pantry and random things. But that's it. :)
I get to celebrate New Year's Eve in Boston in my PJs with the TV and multi-network/-channel coverage. Then, I get to spend New Year's watching the Rose Bowl either from the comfort of my couch with a bowl of salsa and guacomole (homemade, of course) and chips and in my PJs or at Game On, where the USC alumni club in Boston holds its game-watchings. SUPER exciting.
FIGHT ON! And Happy New Years! :)
My luggage is blissfully empty of stuff because I basically used it to lug my books home. I used my carry-on luggage to put all my clothes in, but I am going to check it at the counter. I bought all of Wal-Mart's Veet (not the ones that come with the weird spray thing) cold waxes because only Wal-Mart sells it, I've found. There places might, too, but Wal-Mart is the constant right now. I am bringing my Chucks and my black purse with lavender ribbon that I got in London. Some Chinese condiments from our pantry and random things. But that's it. :)
I get to celebrate New Year's Eve in Boston in my PJs with the TV and multi-network/-channel coverage. Then, I get to spend New Year's watching the Rose Bowl either from the comfort of my couch with a bowl of salsa and guacomole (homemade, of course) and chips and in my PJs or at Game On, where the USC alumni club in Boston holds its game-watchings. SUPER exciting.
FIGHT ON! And Happy New Years! :)
Saturday, December 23, 2006
New York photos
** part of an origami-filled Christmas tree at the Natural Science Museum :)
** at Times Square. :)
** It's Saturn! At the Hayden Planetarium at the Natural Science Museum
** the Apple Store
** Planet Earth ... looks like it's in space, huh? :)the 200th
I went to New York last weekend ... On the way back, the bus's engine stalled, and we had to wait for a replacement bus to drive from New York ... to Conneticut. It took about an hour and a half. We got back to Boston REALLY late.
I am headed to The Miami Herald this summer for a copy-editing internship! :) I'm REALLY excited, especially because this is the first internship that I passed the test for and got an offer. It elevated my self-esteem a lot. Like, a lot. So, again, super-excited. I also got an offer from the Merc in San Jose, but logistically, Miami works about better ... and it's also a better paper. What worries me is that I don't know Spanish, and I wonder how that might affect me on the copy desk. Anyway. Coincidently, both the ACES conference and the AAJA conference this year are held in Miami (April and August, respectively), so no worries for transportation! Christina got an offer from the Palm Beach Post, but she's still mulling over it. COME TO FLORIDA, CHRISTINA! We can hang out!
I'm leaving for the airport in two hours to fly home for Christmas. My suitcase is full of books. No kidding .... if I hadn't had to bring home almost all my books, I can just do with two carry-ons and an empty suitcase, but as it stands now, I am going home with two carry-ons and a half-full suitcase because it's filled with books. I mean, two semester of books that includes one history class that required a book a week. You do the math.
I'm posting New York pictures soon. :)
I am headed to The Miami Herald this summer for a copy-editing internship! :) I'm REALLY excited, especially because this is the first internship that I passed the test for and got an offer. It elevated my self-esteem a lot. Like, a lot. So, again, super-excited. I also got an offer from the Merc in San Jose, but logistically, Miami works about better ... and it's also a better paper. What worries me is that I don't know Spanish, and I wonder how that might affect me on the copy desk. Anyway. Coincidently, both the ACES conference and the AAJA conference this year are held in Miami (April and August, respectively), so no worries for transportation! Christina got an offer from the Palm Beach Post, but she's still mulling over it. COME TO FLORIDA, CHRISTINA! We can hang out!
I'm leaving for the airport in two hours to fly home for Christmas. My suitcase is full of books. No kidding .... if I hadn't had to bring home almost all my books, I can just do with two carry-ons and an empty suitcase, but as it stands now, I am going home with two carry-ons and a half-full suitcase because it's filled with books. I mean, two semester of books that includes one history class that required a book a week. You do the math.
I'm posting New York pictures soon. :)
Sunday, December 10, 2006
the top 25
Copying James (and apparently Sara and J. Christina), I'm listing my iPod's top 25. Don't judge me.
1. Holiday (Green Day) -- only because I listened to it on loop during the entire flight from D.C. to London
2. Wake Me Up When September Ends (Green Day) -- I listened to this during my first month and a half in London
3. A Postcard to Henry Purcell (from "Pride and Prejudice") -- I listened to this for about a month in London
4. Out of Reach (from "Bridget Jones's Diary") -- again, London
5. Other Side of the World (K.T. Tunstall)
6. Cheers Darlin' (Damien Rice) -- again, listened to it in London
7. Mamma Mia (from "Mamma Mia!") -- bought in London after hearing it live in Budapest
8. All By Myself (from "Bridget Jones's Diary") -- sang to myself in my single room in London. sad, I know.
9. City of Blinding Lights (U2, from "Devil Wears Prada") -- the instrumentals are awesome
10. Miss Misery (Elliot Smith, from "Good Will Hunting") -- such a good much with such good songs
11. Hang On Little Tomato (Pink Martini) -- thanks, Steven!
12. Because of You (Kelly Clarkson) -- the only "American Idol" winner worth listening to
13. Somebody Told Me (The Killers) -- London
14. Boston (Augustana) -- my life right now
15. She (from "Notting Hill") -- listened to a bit in London
16. You Raise Me Up (Josh Groban) -- a great belt-it-out-in-your-room music
17. Moon River (Henry Mancini, from "Breakfast at Tiffany's") -- lovely, but I didn't like the movie, though
18. Breakaway (Kelly Clarkson)
19. Mamma Mia [Bonus] (from "Mamma Mia")
20. Like I Love You (Justin Timberlake) -- good song
21. Come What May (from "Moulin Rouge") -- again, a great singing song
22. City of Blinding Lights (U2, from "Devil Wears Prada") -- this one might be the one on my C drive
23. The Kids Aren't Alright (The Offspring) -- took me YEARS to figure out that this was the song that the USC marching band was playing all this time
24. Mr. Brightside (The Killers) -- again, London.
25. I Will Always Love You (Whitney Houston) -- London, great singing song
So I listened to a lot of the songs in London ... walking, o the Tube, getting ready in the morning ... so a lot of the songs on the list reminds me of London. :)
1. Holiday (Green Day) -- only because I listened to it on loop during the entire flight from D.C. to London
2. Wake Me Up When September Ends (Green Day) -- I listened to this during my first month and a half in London
3. A Postcard to Henry Purcell (from "Pride and Prejudice") -- I listened to this for about a month in London
4. Out of Reach (from "Bridget Jones's Diary") -- again, London
5. Other Side of the World (K.T. Tunstall)
6. Cheers Darlin' (Damien Rice) -- again, listened to it in London
7. Mamma Mia (from "Mamma Mia!") -- bought in London after hearing it live in Budapest
8. All By Myself (from "Bridget Jones's Diary") -- sang to myself in my single room in London. sad, I know.
9. City of Blinding Lights (U2, from "Devil Wears Prada") -- the instrumentals are awesome
10. Miss Misery (Elliot Smith, from "Good Will Hunting") -- such a good much with such good songs
11. Hang On Little Tomato (Pink Martini) -- thanks, Steven!
12. Because of You (Kelly Clarkson) -- the only "American Idol" winner worth listening to
13. Somebody Told Me (The Killers) -- London
14. Boston (Augustana) -- my life right now
15. She (from "Notting Hill") -- listened to a bit in London
16. You Raise Me Up (Josh Groban) -- a great belt-it-out-in-your-room music
17. Moon River (Henry Mancini, from "Breakfast at Tiffany's") -- lovely, but I didn't like the movie, though
18. Breakaway (Kelly Clarkson)
19. Mamma Mia [Bonus] (from "Mamma Mia")
20. Like I Love You (Justin Timberlake) -- good song
21. Come What May (from "Moulin Rouge") -- again, a great singing song
22. City of Blinding Lights (U2, from "Devil Wears Prada") -- this one might be the one on my C drive
23. The Kids Aren't Alright (The Offspring) -- took me YEARS to figure out that this was the song that the USC marching band was playing all this time
24. Mr. Brightside (The Killers) -- again, London.
25. I Will Always Love You (Whitney Houston) -- London, great singing song
So I listened to a lot of the songs in London ... walking, o the Tube, getting ready in the morning ... so a lot of the songs on the list reminds me of London. :)
Saturday, December 09, 2006
Christmas song and holiday cheer!
I have a love affair with Christmas songs. They make me happy. :) I like singing them even if it's not Christmas. "Silent Night" is the best. And "Christmas Song." And "I'll Be Home for Christmas." All-time favorites, all. Which makes it even MORE exciting that I have tickets to go see the Boston Pops HOLIDAY AT POPS concert on the 18th! :D It's so exciting. You have no idea. I grew up with this concert; I've watched it since I was in school and dreamed that one day I would get to see it in person. And now I am! I love Boston. :)
Boston is getting a little too cold for my comfort. It snowed on Monday. It didn't stick, though, but it accumulated a good inch on the ground for the most of the day. It flurried again on Friday, but not too much. Sorry about the lack of complex sentence structure; my brain is basically fried from writing papers and taking copy tests. Anyway, back to the weather. It's now consistently dipped below freezing, and the wind chill makes the temperature in the teens. Last night, when I checked online, it was 5 degrees out. It was so cold, my face almost froze. Brrrrr.
I am going shopping for a warm, winter hat today. And warmer shoes. And socks (I think). Definitely hats and shoes. It's really cold. I am considering getting a woolen face mask. It's cold. Brrrrrrr.
I've been purusing (perusing?) the L.L. Bean online catalog and put their large tote with zipper in my bag. I carry way too much crap in my messenger bag, and it's not working out.
Sorry about neglecting the blog. It's been a hectic few weeks, what with reading a massive load of history books, writing and stuff ... I'm basically done on Monday, so that's when I will rejoin civilization.
Just a quick note that I've been following the James Kim saga, along with the rest of the nation and world and found it depressing and sad, to say the least. I can't imagine going through what he went through and his motivation to find rescuers for his family. Part of the reason why my paper for my bilingualism class was late was because I kept reading news reports upon news reports of his death and his family's ordeal and it was saddens me even more.
On that note, I'm going to go wash some dishes and shower and head out for a terrific (and cold) winter shopping experience. With my maxed-out credit card. :)
Boston is getting a little too cold for my comfort. It snowed on Monday. It didn't stick, though, but it accumulated a good inch on the ground for the most of the day. It flurried again on Friday, but not too much. Sorry about the lack of complex sentence structure; my brain is basically fried from writing papers and taking copy tests. Anyway, back to the weather. It's now consistently dipped below freezing, and the wind chill makes the temperature in the teens. Last night, when I checked online, it was 5 degrees out. It was so cold, my face almost froze. Brrrrr.
I am going shopping for a warm, winter hat today. And warmer shoes. And socks (I think). Definitely hats and shoes. It's really cold. I am considering getting a woolen face mask. It's cold. Brrrrrrr.
I've been purusing (perusing?) the L.L. Bean online catalog and put their large tote with zipper in my bag. I carry way too much crap in my messenger bag, and it's not working out.
Sorry about neglecting the blog. It's been a hectic few weeks, what with reading a massive load of history books, writing and stuff ... I'm basically done on Monday, so that's when I will rejoin civilization.
Just a quick note that I've been following the James Kim saga, along with the rest of the nation and world and found it depressing and sad, to say the least. I can't imagine going through what he went through and his motivation to find rescuers for his family. Part of the reason why my paper for my bilingualism class was late was because I kept reading news reports upon news reports of his death and his family's ordeal and it was saddens me even more.
On that note, I'm going to go wash some dishes and shower and head out for a terrific (and cold) winter shopping experience. With my maxed-out credit card. :)
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