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Honestly, has USA Today read my mind?

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 03:42:51 GMT

I had a lack of sleep for several days in a row last week, which ended up causing: lack of gym activity, general laziness and sever depression. My mood plummeted more in the past week than it has in several months. I've ascended up a little but from my rock bottom, but several factors in my life right now have contributed to my latest bout of depression. I don't see an end in sight, but I hope it comes soon.

On to my headline. I was scanning the news wires today, and look what I found:

Lack of sleep sends emotions off the deep end

By Sharon Jayson, USA TODAY

You might have guessed it, but now researchers have real proof: Sleep deprivation causes our emotions to go haywire....

I start school in two weeks!

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 12:16:48 GMT

I think I'm going to miss summer. But it will be nice to go back to school. I have a friend who is returning from Italy, and I cannot wait to see her!

Doesn't the headline make you want to laugh just a little?

Police: Man attacks grannies with hammer

32 minutes ago

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - A 41-year-old man stormed a beauty salon and bludgeoned four grandmothers with a hammer, fracturing one's skull, before making off with less than $90, police said....

Wow. I don't know if I could handle this.

Everything's made of ice at Dubai bar

By DONNA ABU-NASR, Associated Press Writer Fri Aug 10, 4:19 PM ET

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Outside it was a sticky 111 degrees, but Ali Hamdan was shivering under two parkas as he sipped hot chocolate, surrounded by tables and chairs made of ice....

P.S. No, I haven't gotten a tattoo.
P.P.S. I did read the last "Harry Potter" book, and I loved it!
P.P.P.S. I saw both "The Simpsons Movie" and "Transformers." Let me just say that one was good, and one was lame. I'm sure you can figure out which was which.

Thinking of Getting a Tattoo

Sun, 24 Jun 2007 17:33:02 GMT

That's right. I, the ultimate goody-two-shoes, am considering getting a tattoo. It would be one of ultimate dorkdom, however, and it would be very unobstrusive. I am holding off because I am unsure of whether I can handle the pain (as I have a very low pain threshold). If I get this tattoo, it is going to be on the inside of my right ankle (BELOW the bone, thank you very much) and it will say "[sic]." Sans period, of course. I have been thinking about getting it for months, ever since I saw my friend Kelly's question mark tattoo. I think that getting a small "[sic]" would be very me, because it would be small and discreet, yet it would show the grammar freak in me. Plus, it would be pretty cheap because it would just be black "type." No detail required (except maybe a Courier font). And when I'm an old lady, it won't look too silly because it will be on my ankle rather than, say, on my ass. I would have to coordinate a time when I would be off from work for a day or two, so I wouldn't kill myself trying to walk all over the place. I haven't told my mom, especially because I don't even know if I'll go through with it. If I get this, it means I can't be buried in a Jewish cemetery. A few years ago, I may have cared about that, but now I really don't.
P.S. I never found my wallet. I have replaced almost everything from it. I probably just threw it in the trash by accident or something. My new wallet is red, so it will be easier to spot in case I ever lose it.

I like how well the owner dealt with this.

Black lab drives owner's car into river

Fri Jun 22, 11:15 PM ET

SAGLE, Idaho - Bad dog. Charlie the black lab drove his owner's car into the Pend Oreille River. As Mark Ewing walked home Wednesday evening after returning from picking up a pizza, Charlie jumped into the car through an open window, and apparently knocked the vehicle into gear....

This is an excellent story by a Time staff writer. I met him once about a year and a half ago, and he was really nice.

The con queen

Shirley Gordon wanted it all and knew how to get it. Her gifts for theft and deception brought her a fortune and a legitimate claim to the title....

I just thought this was too funny, especially since Applebee's is one of my regular hangouts. At least the kid ended up OK.

Toddler served margarita in a sippy cup

Sat Jun 16, 7:04 AM ET

ANTIOCH, Calif. - Kim Mayorga was confused when her 2-year-old started making funny faces and pushing away the apple juice he had ordered at Applebee's. The explanation came when she opened the lid of the sippy cup and was hit by the smell of tequila and Triple Sec....

TSA video counters 'sippy cup' claim

Sun Jun 17, 6:11 AM ET

ARLINGTON, Va. - The Transportation Security Administration is denying allegations that an airport screener seized a toddler's sippy cup and mistreated his mother, taking the unusual step of posting security camera footage on its Web site.

There are some more fun articles that I found, but I tihnk I've posted enough. Have a great day!

Freaking out and biting my nails

Mon, 28 May 2007 03:58:13 GMT

I'm nearly having a panic attack because I lost my wallet. I'm trying my hardest not to get all crazy. I checked/had people check in the only places it could be and nothing has turned up yet....Wish me luck!
Any words of wisdom?

Monday, May 14, 2007

Mon, 14 May 2007 17:21:34 GMT

So, I had a pretty good birthday (which was Satruday). I got a couple of things, but two of my friends got me a really pretty necklace.

I also got some Starbucks gift cards (surprise, surprise), which were also awesome.
I'm really not feeling too upset about being single right now. I'm not interested in any guy. And there are also some other factors involved.
All in all, thing are going fine right now. There are a couple of things bothering me, but I've been keeping myself busy with work, friends and (surprise!) a gym membership. I joined last week (partially thanks to my friend Josy), and I hope I actually keep with it. I get a $10 a month discount for working at Publix, too.
As far as friends go, my social schedule has changed a bit. The friends I used to be really close with are no longer as close as they were, for a couple of reasons I've been spending a lot more time lately with friends I've met at school. There are some good and bad things about this, none of which I care to elaborate on.
I am delving into Stein right now. The book I'm reading now is pretty interesting, but I don't know if I will keep reading Stein. Her writing style is really very strange. For example: The book I'm reading now, it is not too long no it is actually pretty short. It is short. Less than 200 pages it is a short book and it is by Gertrude Stein.
On second thought, it could be fun to write like that....

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 05:41:05 GMT

It sure has been a while, hasn't it? Well, things are going pretty decently for me right now. I have a great roommate, the semester is almost over and I've cured my addictions to MySpace and Starbucks. (Though I still thoroughly enjoy the two, I can live without them for a time.) A couple of weeks ago, I did an eight-day MySpace detox. I am now on day seven of eight in my Starbucks detox. It's been tough, but doable. A really nice classmate of mine gave me a Starbucks gift card today when she heard me talking about it. She never goes there, but still. That was very nice of her.

I've realized that I need to stop complaining about my whole guy (or lack thereof) situation. I refuse to settle for a guy (there's not really anyone I'm interested in right now) just because I hate being alone, and I refuse to compromise and be with someone I just kind-of have some feelings for. Thus, I should stop complaining about being lonely all the time. I have a long history of whining, so breaking the habit is somewhat difficult.

In other news, there has been some work drama with rumors and such that almost caused a problem with a friendship. Gotta love it.

More on Sanjaya

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:01:35 GMT

So this is why Sanjaya is still on the show...

Weak `Idol' wannabe gets online support

By MELANTHIA MITCHELL, Associated Press Writer 1 hour, 33 minutes ago

SEATTLE - Flowing hair and a precious smile have their rewards. Especially if you're Sanjaya Malakar, who is considered one of the weakest performers on "American Idol" but has a fan base that has helped him survive multiple rounds of viewer elimination....

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This is pretty freaking hilarious; go here to see the Sanjaya anthem.

See protected.

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 04:17:17 GMT

Musings
*Can you believe Anna Nicole Smith is still in the news?
*I'm not as into "Idol" this year as I was last year, but here is an article I found about Chris Sligh's faith being questioned. Whatever, man. I think I'll root for Melinda or Blake.

Back where he belongs...

Sat, 10 Mar 2007 18:47:19 GMT

Man who allegedly gave HIV to women back in jail

A Pinellas Park man accused of giving HIV to three young women is back in jail after being set free a week ago.

Charles Hadfield, 22, was arrested March 1 for allegedly having sexual intercourse with a 20-year-old woman without informing her he had HIV. He also faced charges for having sex with girls who were 11 and 15 at the time....

A few articles I thought were interesting...

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 15:55:10 GMT

I visited South Florida over the weekend because my cousin came down from New York. I also got to see Mommy, her boyfriend and Bowser! He is so cute!

NY youths in plea deal in MySpace case

By LINDA DEUTSCH, AP Special Correspondent Mon Feb 26, 11:40 PM ET

LOS ANGELES - Two New York men accused of trying to extort $150,000 from MySpace.com by developing code that tracked visitors pleaded no contest Monday to illegal computer access in a bargain with the prosecution....

Forum at nudist resort is more than Loxahatchee candidate can bear

By Stephanie Horvath
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Posted February 27 2007

Loxahatchee Groves ? For one Town Council candidate, a forum at a nudist resort is more than she can bare....

Study: College students more narcissistic

By DAVID CRARY, AP National Writer Tue Feb 27, 12:32 AM ET

NEW YORK - Today's college students are more narcissistic and self-centered than their predecessors, according to a comprehensive new study by five psychologists who worry that the trend could be harmful to personal relationships and American society....