Firstly, its taken from here.
This is a list of "50 Things She Wishes You Knew"
I figure I'll list them, and under each talk about what I think is crap. Or right on. :)
1. Saying "I love you" immediately before, during, or following sex doesn't count.
Basically, yeah thats accurate. Unless its a serious relationship thing we got going on. Then afterwards is totally legit. Or I say it first :)
2. Real men drive stick shift.
Whatever. Real men drive hybrids.3. I will leave if you lie.
Basically. Unless sex is good, then we'll negotiate.Totally kidding Mom. Its over.
4. You are cute in raglan-sleeved T-shirts (two-toned baseball undershirts).
Sure if you're 12. Or happen to really play baseball. But by default you are my boyfriend and hence do not play baseball.
5. I'm convinced I'm pregnant and obsess about it for a minimum of 24 to 48 hours before my period, even when I have no rational reason to think so.
Umm no. Because A) I don't keep track of it. B) I'm not that paranoid
6. I love it when you hug me from behind and whisper in my ear.
Yeah. I'm a sap.
7. "Fine" is never an appropriate response when I ask you how I look.
I don't typically make the mistake of asking my boyfriend how I look. Or maybe we just haven't gotten there yet. Either way, its not a big deal.
8. Most of the time when I fantasize, it's about you.
I'd say mostly true. Though Zack Braff is right up there with you :)
9. I'm terrified of becoming my mother, even though I admire her.
The terrified part is true. Its more like I'm terrified of becoming either of my parents. Lets leave it at that.
10. I get turned on simply seeing that I have an e-mail from you.
I don't think I'd say turned on. More like it makes me giggle and be a total girl. And want to kiss you ;)
11. I expect you to call me.
I don't expect anyone to call me. I hate phones. But if you do call, its super-mega bonus points to be redeemed at a later date.
12. Only rock stars are allowed to wear leather pants.
OMFG this is right on. :)
13. I'm scared of losing my independence.
No Way. I'm ready to give it up. *gives you independence* I wrapped it myself! I guess its more like I wouldn't mind relinquishing a bit of independence. I'm all for compromising relationships.
14. I'm more forgiving of you than I really should be.
Hard to say, but I'd have to go with yes. However I tend to be more forgiving of 90% of the people in my life than I should be
15. Oral sex is your get-out-of-the-doghouse-free card. Manolo Blahnik shoes also do the trick.
Remove Manolo Blahnik shoes and insert rockin CD, video game, peonies (only peonies), or a pony.
16. You did something bad. I seem cool with it. I'm not. (See directly above.)
Yeah thats about right.
17. If I'm not having sex with you, I'm... a. ...having a fat day. b. ...not feeling "connected" to you. c. ...blackmailing you to get something I want.
Hmm I don't quite think so.
18. Shoes determine whether you're fashionable or not.
I don't give a fuck. I mean unless they're Crocs. Then we may have to go shopping.
19. I own a Debbie Gibson CD, and I'm not afraid to use it.
Who the fuck is this Debbie Gibson? I have a Coldplay CD and I'm not afraid to use that.
20. When I compare my flabby tummy to a kangaroo pouch, say nothing.
True. However I do not talk about my imperfections with my boyfriend. Also, it seems like when us girls say things like that we are fishing for compliments. For one thing, guys don't pick up on this. Also, you say it, he may as well agree. So no fishing for compliments ladies!
21. A man I love plans the occasional fancy-schmancy dress-up date and impromptu weekend getaways, and he buys my favorite candy in advance when we're just going to the movies.
Hmm. Dressed up dinners can be kinda awkward. Unless its fancy-schmancy sushi. :) *hints* Sour Patch Kids!
22. You look hot in hooded clothing items.
definitely. More hoodies! But not toooooo big.
23. You should never tell me what to do.
No, sometimes its hot.
24. If I slept over, you owe me breakfast.
:)
25. My breasts love much licking and sucking.
:D
26. If you ask me out directly, I will say yes.
Yes.
27. I'm very impressed when you ask for my advice.
I agree, though this doesn't seem to happen. Often.
28. I'm unimpressed with a man who doesn't take the lead.
To an extent. I am also unimpressed with someone with a dominating personality. So again the whole compromise thing.
29. When in doubt, go with the shirt that matches your eye color.
Ehh. Only if they're blue or Green. If they're brown pretend they're blue or green :)
30. I want to be Madonna.
NOTSOMUCH. I want to be Veronica Mars. Or Sailor Moon.
31. Women get urinary-tract infections easily, so watch (and wash) your fingers.
Well I figured this one out. UTI = the feeling of death
32. I'm in heaven when you hold my hand.
verymuchso :) Its cute, and we all know I'm a sucker for cute things
33. You're sexy when you're shaving, fixing things, wearing a white T-shirt and jeans, driving, eating a peach, holding a baby.
eating a peach? holding a baby? You're sexy when your playing Guitar Hero. Or fixing my computer :D Or reading a book!
34. I need to hear how you feel about me. Often. Tell me now.
Very true. Again the girlieness prevails
35. Surprises, especially gifts for moi = more loving.
I think that means you'll receive more loving. In that case, yes. If it means I'll love you more. Ehh. Surprises are nice, gifts aren't necessary.
36. I want to be the best thing that ever happened to you--and for you to recognize this.
Well wouldn't we all like that? Even you too, guys
37. If I'm not feeling loved, I will start looking....
Maybe so. Yeah.
38. Discussion of ex-gf's and ex-bf's should be avoided at all times.
Umm just at first. When we're serious, then we should talk about it. At some point its kinda of necessary to get it all out in the open.
39. I like it when you tell me what you're thinking, even if you don't know yourself.
Yes. Because if I were a super hero I would most want to read minds.
40. Celebrating our anniversary, even if it's only been a few months, earns major bonus points.
more like mentioning the length of time we have been dating is nice. I'm forgetful.
41. I love it when you're sweaty.
Notsomuch. Unless its because I'm making you sweaty ;)
42. It's best to consult your gal pals for gift ideas.
Maybe. Make sure they're kinda nerdy too
43. A lady should always be greeted with kisses.
Depends on the situation. But hugs are a must! Lots of hugs :)
44. I like porn.
Notsomuch.
45. I love holding your bum in the palms of my hands.
Notsomuch. Unless its during...well you know. I like holding your hand.
46. Even nice girls like hushed dirty talk in public.
Its kinda awkward.
47. It's cheating as soon as you're doing something with her that you wouldn't want me to see, hear, read...
Its cheating as soon as you kiss her, or do some other sexual act with her.
48. For the record: I'd rather you break up with me than cheat.
Definitely true.
49. I remember everything about our relationship.
Kind of true. I don't have a great memory. I will likely remember 90% of the things you have told me. 65% of the things we have done together. I will not remember how long its been, so you should keep track :)
50. You should know all this and more with-out my telling you.
Unlike the original author I'm not an idiot. You won't remember, I won't either :)
Edit: There was a banner here for The Golden Compass and my daemon, Skaene. Alas Vox says no to html.
So apparently I've been living under a rock.
I need to re-read these.
Well I need to buy the first book, find my copy of the second.
I keep the third one well-guarded, I bought it in London!
:)
I don't know.
I should get off the computer and read.
Read more blog less.
readmoreblogless.
:)
Is it at all weird that my dog sleeps under the covers?
Something tells me the Dog Whisperer would NOT approve.
*sigh*
(and she snores like a mofo)
So I forgot to email in my timesheet. AGAIN.
This is like the 4th pay-period in a row.
Can you get fired for that?
Heroes is back!
Veronica Mars is almost back!
I have purpose in my life yet again!
:)
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So basically...
I'm waiting for class to start. There is this girl that comes into the computer lab in between classes to print off flyers. So what usually happens is that she fucks up the color printer in a rush to finish printing 50-bazillion flyers and my class cannot print out our WORK FOR CLASS in COLOR. OMFG go to KINKOS.
How does a brouchure for a non-profit company (fictional) look in B&W. LAME! Thank you flyer girl.
Oh it seems today the color printer is not her friend. Or perhaps another flyer girl has broken it already. She has resorted to the B&W printer.
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This is the weirdest semester for me. I took a year off and you'd think I nose-dived off the side of the planet or something. So I spend my time dodging people that USED to be my friends. Like dormmates and shit. Next year will actually be better once my old friends have graduated and I can go on pretending I'm a 22yr old sophomore. Yays.
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I really like Dove dark chocolate. I really dislike the *inspirational* messages inside each lovely wrapper of chocolate. Today's inspirational message #1:
"Send a love letter this week."
I think they should mix it up a bit. Like every 100 chocolates or so, through something unexpected into the mix.
"Tell a random flyer girl to go to MOTHERFUCKIN KINKOS"
hehe.
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Oh dear lord I hope my assignment isn't due today. Perhaps I should work on my brochures.
So here is where I am right now:
I. The Literal Sense
A. at home.
1. studying
2. blogging
3. thinking about life
II. The Metaphorical Sense
A. inside my head
1. pondering recent events
2. wondering if my heart is going to get broken (again)
3. thinking I don't have enough free time to wonder if my
heart is going to get broken again
I just don't think, know if, feel that my heart can take any more abuse this year. And by this year I don't mean 2007, more like from August 2006-present. I know blogging about love is lame. I apologize.
I'm going to DC on Friday with the Art Dept! *w00t*
I WENT to NYC and Providence over Spring Break. It was cold. I saw art (MoMA)! Thats the basic gist. That and I stayed in a cold, noisy hostel. But it was cleeeean. :)
I'm obsessed with Jenny Lewis lately...
So today is my dog's one year birthday. She's grown so fast... I don't understand why dogs can't have the life expectancy of humans, it hardly seems fair.
Here is a picture of her, the first day I brought her home. She was about 6-8 weeks, and 10 lbs...now she's a good 50 lbs.
I thought about writing up new year's resolutions and posting those...but when it comes down to it I was lazy with that idea. I didn't really celebrate New Years. Sure I went to a small party at a friend's place to watch the ball drop, but once it did I realized what a shitty year it was overall.
I also had to rehash last New Years. It was a great one and I shared a kiss with someone I loved deeply. So I decided to not write resolutions. I mean why write down these things that seem important now, when in a week, a month, a year later they will seem so insignificant??
I'm back in school full time. Its such a refreshing feeling to place school back in my focal point, and work second. Things have fallen into place so well, its kind of frightening. My only regret is not being able to go into the office as often. I love my coworkers...
I have to take a moment and show my nerdiness by confessing how excited I was to start classes...I know. The fact of the matter is that I love learning. Everything fascinates me, especially my major and potential field. Design (whether its print or web) is limitless.
I finally finished Middlesex. It was a great book. I don't think I have quite read anything like it. The writing is beautiful, without too much description (which I loathe). I did think the ending was a bit weak, compared to the rest of the novel.
So now I'm onto "Choke".
Which is a completely different style of writing. It seems to be a style that I follow very well. I think maybe because I write a lot of short sentences. That technically aren't sentences.
I've also become quite interested in podcasts from other universities. By far the best selection is from Berkeley. I think this is a brilliant idea, if not for the public, then at least for the students. I'd love to be able to hear certain professor's lectures over again, or if I miss a day, just get on iTunes and download it the next day.
I like where I am in my life. I don't have answer to someone else. I don't have to make plans with regards to another person (only the dog).
I have growing interests and ideas and it feels as though I don't have anyone to share them with.
I know, what a whiner.
So this past weekend I spent entirely too much money.
Some of it was well-spent. Dinner and drinks with co-workers is an investment.
Some of it was irresponsible. Some of it was my impatience. I should be receiving a book from bookmooch in a week or so. So what do I do on Saturday? I buy a book full price from Target. All 13.50$. Ugh.
And spending money on booze that I regret drinking now.
But when it comes down to it its over. Here I am now exhausted from a full weekend, lying in bed next to my sleeping puppy. Thoughtful lyrics play softly. This is a realization that the regret is over. This is what life is about. I struggle constantly to stay afloat but beyond the worrying and stress there is my dog. She really does bring me comfort. In a world where people judge one another constantly based on superficial imperfections, she only sees me as her companion and leader.
There just isn't much more I could ask for.
Good music and my dog. Thats all I really need.
Beyond reflection some real events updates:
1: A drunk State student ran into my car (and about 4 others) in a parking lot this past weekend.(insert sarcastic quip here). So now I get a new bumper.
2: I finally got to experience the wii. I'm in love.
3: The semester is over! Next semester I find myself back at Meredith. Mixed reactions are running high. My saving grace may be the fact that if I get my act together I should be able to follow through with my plans to study in Italy Spring of 08'.
As the year comes to a close I feel the need to reflect. So lets talk about what I have learned this year:
I have learned a lot about the internet.
Yep its tubes. And I also learned what web 2.0 is and how much it rocks.
Lulu really rocks. I mean really. Everyday I help people publish something they have been dreaming of publishing (but never had the resources). Amazing.
I have decided what my fate is. I'm going to be a designer. Hopefully a good one! My first passion will always be music, but sometimes when you try to make a living from a passion you end up killing the joy that passion brings to your life. So I think music will remain a hobby. I love art and media and I think design is a great match for me. Most importantly I think I have an eye for design. I believe I am better suited for print design, web design just doesn't excite me.
There are a couple of magazines out there all ready I would *die* to work for:
Good
I have lost a best friend and love. Wow that was mobid. He didn't die, he just decided he didn't want to be friends anymore. That's all you need to know about that.
I have had my first very own pet, Bella.
I thought a lot about moving away. I thought a lot about staying in this city. I decided to at least stay until next fall. I just don't know if now is the best time to move away. I think I should finish my degree here, then move once I am working full-time.
I went to San Francisco. It was amazing. That was the trip that made me want to move far away.
I turned 21. Meh.
I made the final leap from in the middle moderate to the left liberal. It doesn't mean I'm a democrat! Necessarily...
I still hate politics. I still believe that people should love one another, embrace differences, and keep their religions personal. I still believe education is the fundamental root lacking in most environments.
I still cannot see a person beyond their words. You tell me your a saint, well I am bound to believe it. Besides, what kind of life is it if you think everyone is automatically lying to you? Well I suppose it is a life with less heartache. But also less love.
In other news, I will be going back to Meredith College Yes that means me and 2,000 other girls. Yay. (Did I mention I hate girls?)
