Senioritis B

For cryin' out loud, these last two weeks of school are killing me. I'm swamped in all my classes.

One of my friends described this time period like the last two weeks of a job: it drags on and on. She's completely right.

Eight class days to go. Frankly, that's eight too many.

It didn't snow last night. Sadness.

Texas-sized Weekend

This was the first Thanksgiving I'd ever spent outside Washington state, and I gotta say I loved the change of scenery, air, weather, etc. Especially the weather. Now I'm freezing. What a contrast. It's supposed to snow tonight.

Funniest thing I heard all weekend? It was on the radio when Jason and I were heading back to Austin from San Antonio:

"What's up, San Antonio? It's 64 degrees -- a little chilly, chilly." LOL! Chilly chilly.

Traveling the day before Thanksgiving was surprisingly smooth. Thanksgiving in Houston was nice. The food was delicious and very filling. I could only eat one plate of food. On Friday, Jason and I saw Rent (AWESOME MOVIE!!!!). Later we had dinner at Hula Hut (which serves tacos, enchiladas, burritos, etc.). After that, Jason and his friend took me around the bars downtown. After seeing Austin, I could definitely tell why Jason moved there. Good choice, bro. On Saturday we went to San Antonio, visited the Alamo and went to the River Walk.

Sexiest Man Alive

Yes, yes, it's Matthew McHoweveryouspellit. It's been covered in the news, and every single time I hear the words "sexiest man alive," I can't help but sing the song from Princesses. "The sexiest man alive is coming to our school. If I don't die, excuse me if a drool." Hehehe. Where's Janice when I need her to sing with me?

"The sexiest man alive will stand ten feet from me. I fainted twice in Hunter Manning Three."

All together now:

"The sexiest man alive
We worship on the screen
Right here at Reardon School in Room 19
Right off the front of People Magazine"

Heh heh. :) I told you Princesses would hold a special place in my heart (and apparently in my memory).

Allison, the former intern

Sunrise, sunset

I must be in the mood for Fiddler on the Roof or something. "Tradition" *was* the last song I listened to on my way home today. My iPod was on shuffle. I love that feature.

Anyway, just wanted to comment that today I drove to the park & ride before sunrise, and I didn't arrive at home till after sunset.

And all I want to do is sleep. Sheesh.

Perhaps the one hour I actually enjoyed today was my Italian class, but we tackled demonstrative adjectives, and that killed some brain cells, me think. I was sitting pretty with the definite and indefinite articles. Perche, Signore, Perche?

I need a change of scenery. Apparently, we have stagnant air here in the Northwest. Gross. The trip to visit Jason is lookin' mighty nice. Austin, here we come!

Senioritis A

I am so ready to be done with school. At the same time, I've never really let up on just how much work I pour into my classes. Ugh. Sometimes I disgust myself with how much I care. Wouldn't it be nice to not care so much? I can't though. That's not me.

Sure, I'll procrastinate, but in the end, I work my ass off. My expectations were set high long ago. It's kinda weird that I put that much pressure on myself, but I do.

It's almost time to pour all that energy into something else. And the thought of not having homework keeps me going, especially when it's tempting to blow everything off. But I won't.

The end of college is near. Eighteen days to go!

When you wish upon a TAR

I didn't know there'd be two hours of The Amazing Race yesterday. At the end of the first hour, I thought to myself, "I wish I didn't have to wait until next week to see the next episode." And my wish came true! :) Ah, I love Sweeps.

TAR is my favorite reality TV show, I have to say. However, there are some things about it -- regardless of the season -- that really irk me. The way that couples (or families, this time) talk negatively behind other teams' backs is terrible. And the way that some couples have talked badly about the places they get to visit just appalls me. Yes, they are free to express their opinions, but sometimes it's aggravating. Hence, the rant!

ANYway, if you watch TAR, have you noticed how the families label each other by geographic location (Cincinnati boys, Florida team) or, more interestingly, by a TV show family? The Brady Bunch. The Desperate Houswives. The Cleavers. At least I think it's interesting.

Quick note about Gilmore Girls: Logan WAS/IS a jerk! And I never thought I'd say this, but I rooted for Jess in last night's episode. I've never rooted for Jess. Glad to see a turning point for Rory.

Top Ten

Sweet. According to iTunes, here are the songs I listen to the most:

"Ice Cream" by Sarah McLachlan ... a true gem of a song, no wonder I play it so much

"True" Ryan Cabrera ... thank goodness for iTunes, I really only wanted this song, and now I have it

"Collide" Howie Day ... doo doo doo, doo doo doo ... radio has its purpose: to introduce awesome songs like this one :)

"Run Away" BBMak ... I haven't listened to this song in a few years. Missed it. Yay BBMak!

"There's a Fine, Fine Line" from Avenue Q ... my anthem right now, I think. Move over "I Wish I Could Go Back to College."

"Rhyme and Reason" by Adam Pascal ... best song from Model Prisoner, imo

"You and Me" by Lifehouse ... the reason why I bought the CD. Love this song. "Blind" is also a great follow-up (it's the song I would want to write if I could), but "Come Back Down" is quickly becoming my new favorite.

"Runaway" by The Corrs ... a blast from the mid-1990s past! It's an addicting song.

"Believe" by Josh Groban ... I'm excited for the upcoming holiday season. :)

"Wanting Out" Michelle Branch ... of the 10, this one's the one I enjoy singing along with the most :)

Currently

... listening to Lifehouse.

... writing a paper. :[

... typing on my laptop.

... staring at the books I want to read.

... ignoring the books I have to read for school.

... fighting the urge to check my e-mail for the gazillionth time today.

... waiting for Friday to come.