Booked my plane tickets to New York (and back home, sadly). Get to spend a week with my best friend... doing... uh... stuff...? Maybe? Is there anything happening in NYC or is it sorta low-key?
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How'd you find that deal? My kids would like that.
I'm going on a date this week.
Cajungal
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Have fun!
I haven't been on a date in over two years. In fact, like two and a half. I should probably not mention the sex blog.
It was an advertised Presidents Day sale.
Take lots of pictures. It'll destroy his mind when he gets older.
figmentPez
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Today is shaping up to be a good day. First: I did a lot better on my two History quizzes this week than I thought I would. I really thought I'd be lucky to get above an 80 on either of them, especially considering I had to stay up late the night before the quiz on a Mark Twain biography in order to finish reading half of the book. I got a 96 on each of the quizzes, which is better than I did on the first quiz.
Second: Sociology class was cancelled today. As nice as it is to get done with my classes early today, the best part was how I found out. I was sitting in the hall studying, with my headphones on when I noticed a cute girl standing in front of me trying to get my attention. I took out my earbuds and she asked if I was in her Sociology class; she recognized me and wanted to let me know that the prof had left a note on the door cancelling class. WOOO! A human being from my class has paid enough attention to me to recognize me while I've got my head in a book and and cared enough to go out of their way to get my attention and be nice to me. This is really exciting for me, and that she's cute is just icing on the cake.
Second: Sociology class was cancelled today. As nice as it is to get done with my classes early today, the best part was how I found out. I was sitting in the hall studying, with my headphones on when I noticed a cute girl standing in front of me trying to get my attention. I took out my earbuds and she asked if I was in her Sociology class; she recognized me and wanted to let me know that the prof had left a note on the door cancelling class. WOOO! A human being from my class has paid enough attention to me to recognize me while I've got my head in a book and and cared enough to go out of their way to get my attention and be nice to me. This is really exciting for me, and that she's cute is just icing on the cake.
That's awesome Pez.
Just some experiential advice: try using your headphones less/not at all in public spaces, especially ones where you see the same people regularly. It makes you waaaay more approachable (although obviously not a problem for this girl) and you meet more people. Maybe that's not your style but it helped me expand my social circles.
figmentPez
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Today continues to be good. Got called into work just before lunch, which isn't a bad thing since I like my employers, and this way I got my lunch paid for. It was just a short bit of running errands and it went very smoothly. Then back home for a nap, some exercise and a light dinner (cheese, hummus, crackers and a pear.)
This evening's entertainment was a play at my college. I had to see it for my acting class, and I'm glad I saw it tonight. I ran into a sorta-friend from class, and I really enjoyed chatting with her and her friend before the performance. Plus, I always find I enjoy a show more when I get to sit next to a pretty girl. Not that the play needed enhancing, it was really quite good. A shortened version of "No Exit" by Jean Paul Sartre. The set was amazing, and the acting was quite good overall. I enjoyed it a lot.
This evening's entertainment was a play at my college. I had to see it for my acting class, and I'm glad I saw it tonight. I ran into a sorta-friend from class, and I really enjoyed chatting with her and her friend before the performance. Plus, I always find I enjoy a show more when I get to sit next to a pretty girl. Not that the play needed enhancing, it was really quite good. A shortened version of "No Exit" by Jean Paul Sartre. The set was amazing, and the acting was quite good overall. I enjoyed it a lot.
Today is shaping up to be a good one: A wonderful book, a steaming hot bath and no work for Nate and I (a VERY rare occasion), then dinner at my in-law's later. But seriously, right now, that bath is calling to me. Time to relax. 
And here is an example of how your environment can affect your mood. If the person sitting next to you had been noisy, flatulent, and rude, you might have felt the play speaking to you as an omen.
--Patrick
Finally seeing the light at the end of the moving out tunnel. I put it all off for so long that I've had to rush through it all mostly today but a bit yesterday as well. I was worried I wouldn't make it in time but I think I'll be fine. I only have to
1) finish throwing out junk I'm not keeping and other trash
2) load my car with as many boxes as I can
3) go hone and get some sleep
4) make a stop at the storage place tomorrow morning
5) come back here for the last few things
And I'll be done. After this breather I should be ready to leave here by midnight. I won't get much sleep but that's fine. I'll sleep easy knowing it's going to be alright.[DOUBLEPOST=1362030333][/DOUBLEPOST]Kinda wish I could take this nightstand back to the same dumpster I found it in, to complete the cycle.
1) finish throwing out junk I'm not keeping and other trash
2) load my car with as many boxes as I can
3) go hone and get some sleep
4) make a stop at the storage place tomorrow morning
5) come back here for the last few things
And I'll be done. After this breather I should be ready to leave here by midnight. I won't get much sleep but that's fine. I'll sleep easy knowing it's going to be alright.[DOUBLEPOST=1362030333][/DOUBLEPOST]Kinda wish I could take this nightstand back to the same dumpster I found it in, to complete the cycle.
I got out of bed this morning.
Correct you are! Although, I will be borrowing your couch later. Just so you know.
I actually made it to work too!!
Performed full set of squats at my body weight today. (245)
I formally apologize for the guys who've had to fireman carry me during any previous trainings.
I formally apologize for the guys who've had to fireman carry me during any previous trainings.
Micha the Destroyer came home today. Unfortunately, this is here instead of the Epic Win thread because they weren't able to remove all of the mass on her pancreas so the tumor will likely reoccur. I probably have anywhere between six months to a year left with her but that's more time than I would have had without the surgery.
You know, if you are having problems down there, you should tell your doctor. They've got all kinds of pills nowadays.
I was too anxious the entire time. My first massage ever and i didn't know what to expect. I saw the fact I didn't run out of the room screaming as a win
So, holy crap. That meeting that I was invited to, it was actually for the Higher Learning COMMISSION, the evaluators who grant our school accreditation. It wasn't so much as presenting my research, as it was pimping the psychology program at my school. I didn't know it was that big a deal when I agreed to do it, and didn't realize that only 6 students were invited to attend any of the evaluation process.
figmentPez
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Auditioned this evening for one-act, student written, student directed plays at my college. I was nervous, but I think I did pretty well because I got a lot of compliments on my performance as the Joker. 4 out of 5 directors wanted me to cold read with them from the scripts. The plays are pretty varied, too. First I read from a comedy about the "friendzone" (if I get cast in that one I can never show my face on Tumblr again), then from more serious pieces: one about a veteran haunted by the ghosts of war, one about a college girl who lets the wrong man into her apartment and the last about a woman seeking advice from her friend because she suspects her husband is cheating on her. The only read I think I really fell flat on was trying to play the dudebro douchebag in the friendzone play, I just was unprepared to try to play a musclehead.
The weird part of the evening came during my third audition. I walk into the room and there's this really beautiful girl who did a fantastic job with her reading from "The Bell Jar". First thing out of her mouth is that she loved my piece, and that I'd chosen a part from her favorite comic book. So I'm thinking this should be a fun read... not so much. It's the play about the girl who lets the wrong man into her apartment. At first I'm just worried that I have to try an English accent, but as I read the script it quickly becomes obvious that I'm going to have to act very creepy, intentionally trying to frighten, and then shout threats at her as she lies on the floor sobbing. I think I did pretty well, having already worked as one psychopath that evening, but as soon as the adrenaline of the evening started to wear off, I got sick to my stomach thinking about it. I know it was acting, but it just still feels so awful. Rationally I know she was all smiles afterwards, and seemed to enjoy herself, but there's another part of me that's just sickened by how I acted. If I get cast in that it's going to be rough on me.
Still, all in all, quite an experience and I'm really hopeful about hearing back about casting. I should hear on Friday, then rehearsals start a week from Monday, on the 18th.
The weird part of the evening came during my third audition. I walk into the room and there's this really beautiful girl who did a fantastic job with her reading from "The Bell Jar". First thing out of her mouth is that she loved my piece, and that I'd chosen a part from her favorite comic book. So I'm thinking this should be a fun read... not so much. It's the play about the girl who lets the wrong man into her apartment. At first I'm just worried that I have to try an English accent, but as I read the script it quickly becomes obvious that I'm going to have to act very creepy, intentionally trying to frighten, and then shout threats at her as she lies on the floor sobbing. I think I did pretty well, having already worked as one psychopath that evening, but as soon as the adrenaline of the evening started to wear off, I got sick to my stomach thinking about it. I know it was acting, but it just still feels so awful. Rationally I know she was all smiles afterwards, and seemed to enjoy herself, but there's another part of me that's just sickened by how I acted. If I get cast in that it's going to be rough on me.
Still, all in all, quite an experience and I'm really hopeful about hearing back about casting. I should hear on Friday, then rehearsals start a week from Monday, on the 18th.
Snow has closed down the area, woo!
...woo, can't wait to have to make up for all the work that's not getting done today. woo...
...woo, can't wait to have to make up for all the work that's not getting done today. woo...
I recently got the urge to take up crocheting so I bought some basic crochet hooks and some yarn. I watched a few YouTube videos and then found a pattern. I decided to make a scarf for my mom because the minute she heard I was thinking of trying crocheting she started hinting that I should make her something. So I found a scarf pattern and decided to give it a whirl and below are the results. I know it isn't perfect but I think it turned out fairly well for my first attempt and I am kinda proud of it (especially since I kinda just jumped into this whole crocheting thing on a whim).
