the basket case diaries

Le Grand Fucking Sigh

2009-11-17T10:13:00.001-06:00

I see it all perfectly; there are two possible situations - one can either do this or that. My honest opinion and my friendly advice is this: do it or do not do it - you will regret both.

Love Is....

2009-11-16T18:20:00.003-06:00

"Love" is all encompassing and can be described by many things... that feeling you get in your stomach when you're with "the one" that can't stop you from smiling. It is selflessly putting someone's needs in front of your own and not feeling resentful as a result. Love is desire, admiration, longing, intimacy, sharing .... etc. etc. etc.Well members of the BCDs (and hello lovely little online

Not So Classic Cola

2009-11-09T12:59:00.002-06:00

I'm not a huge soda drinker, or as we say in Texas--coke drinker, but I do appreciate a great carbonated beverage. Sometimes nothing hits the spot more than an ice cold coke, sweet and full of bubbles from a dripping glass bottle that was hecho in Mexico. The man in the clip below feels me. He's taken his love of soda to the next level, and as far as I'm concerned his shop looks like a little

COME HOME!!!!!

2009-11-01T13:08:00.001-06:00

I need you girls to all move back to Dallas.I hate everyone being spread apart. You know you all hate it too!I cant even move away bc then I would still only be close to one not all!You left me behind.... Come backThank you!!!!!!!!!!

Shh! This is a library!

2009-10-29T00:24:00.015-05:00

I know it may seem too soon for the 2nd edition of Dorm Daze, however a recent event is well worth reporting about from the shanty dorm.Think back long, long ago, when some of you were in college and may have been living in a dormitory. Remember the R.A.? My roommate Tania and I just so happen to be good friends with ours, Janki. But Janki has a boss. Overseeing the all of the R.A.'s is the R.D

Dorm Daze

2009-10-27T22:18:00.010-05:00

Giving you a glimpse into life in the dormitory, Brooklyn, NY.Should you decide to visit the old hotel in which I live, you might witness one or all of the following: Knocking on neighbors' doors to invite them to join in on the lesbian sex listening party outside room 1038, a classic games of Kings followed by drunken debauchery, falling ceilings, and heat rising from the floor, causing you to

And We're Back in the Game!

2009-10-26T14:17:00.009-05:00

Along with everyone else, I had resigned myself to the death of the Basket Case Diaries, but thanks to the audacity of Dvw's hope and the resuscitating power of youtube clips, we're officially back from the wasteland of abandoned blogs. We'll miss you Stevie Nicks is Listening.So much has happened over the BCDs' unintentional summer vacation. Weddings galore, including our very own cynicole's

so cute!!!!

2009-06-30T00:09:00.003-05:00

I know I havent been doing my parton the blog lately, but I saw this vidand it was sooooo cute and so funny! With all the pain and sadness and turmoilwe've been seeing, I thought this might be a little refreshing and might put a smile on your face like it did mine. Enjoy!!!!

for dvdubs

2009-06-15T17:57:00.006-05:00

for dvdubs...who kindly reminded us about our lack of blog posts. Cleaning out my old phone before donating it to a friend (i broke down and bought an iphone about 2 weeks before they announce the NEW iphone...just my luck, but i digress).anyhoo....found this little video, taken on my crappy sony ericsson phone. you can't see anything but you'll get the idea.the lowdown: sayeh de mayo mayhem ...

I WAWNT THAT

2009-06-02T15:13:00.002-05:00

I need this. Now. And with sponsors like Sam and Jules, and my most recent birthday miracle, I can.More The Beatles: Rock Band News & Previews

Enjoy

2009-05-27T13:51:00.000-05:00

festival de sayeh

Being broke ain't no joke

2009-05-22T16:41:00.003-05:00

Hello everyone!It has been a while since I have really written a blog on here. So...good news...after my hatred for math, i conqured it with an A! I ALSO passed Anatomy and Physiology, which was the hardest FREAKING class in the world. Now back to my rocks!!! :)During the time of exams and studying, I didn't get to work. I wanted to make sure my grades were up to par, so i took a week and a half

The Ex Factor

2009-05-22T14:31:00.006-05:00

I recently broke it off with my new boo/old friend. There were a myriad of reasons as to why I finally was pushed to this point, but I find myself having this weird feeling since this has happened. I am still jealous...I will periodically check his Facebook, and when I see other girls have written on his wall and I have a freak attack! I get super pissed, livid almost! I'm having serious

REJOICE!

2009-05-21T13:32:00.006-05:00

we've entered the much less busy cycle of my job and i prayed, fingers crossed, hope-against-hope that they had unblocked blogger from my work computer. and what do you know..........here i am!it's been a long, long time and there's lots to update. recently i traveled to philly-phil (not sure anyone who lives in philadelphia calls it that!) to hang out with lil sayne and her amazing friends.

C'mon Kids! We're Going to CHINA!

2009-05-15T14:50:00.003-05:00

I know where I'm going on my next family vacation! Be sure and google image Love Land in China and see all the great things that "pop" up!

Incredible.

2009-05-14T15:13:00.005-05:00

"Proving that you don't need perfect vision to recognize awkwardness."

A Bone to Click.

2009-05-08T14:04:00.007-05:00

I was riding in the car with a friend of mine recently and was stunned by her behavior. She isnormally a mild mannered, polite young woman whom I can't imagine raises her voice to anyone. You can therefore imagine my horror when, after being abruptly cut off by another driver, she briefly lost her mind. She swerved the wheel, uttered curse words that made even me a little uncomfortable, hung out

Intrepid Reporting! Or Ridiculous Editing.

2009-05-07T14:18:00.002-05:00

Another incredible article.

Basketball

2009-05-07T11:13:00.002-05:00

In the spirit of the playoffs, when everyone is on edge and clearly crazy. I thought that I would post this video to remind everyone why we love basketball so much!

Bill Simmons, Will You Marry Me?

2009-05-05T16:06:00.002-05:00

How bout those Rockets?? This article is incredible.

Math

2009-05-05T11:42:00.013-05:00

As many of you know my friend Leanderthal and I hate math. I am near the point of giving up. The problem has gotten so bad that on my last PRE Algebra test (i'm in my last math remedial course), I decided to let my teacher know what's going on.I sat down and looked at my math test and realized...I don't know what the fuck is in front of me. I attempted to do as many problems as I could (3 out

Busey!

2009-05-05T07:51:00.002-05:00

Someone just showed me this jem of a youtube clip, and I feel much better about this dreary Tuesday morning. And yes, there are sequals. Did somebody say netflix?

Did I do that??

2009-05-02T15:54:00.006-05:00

Most people like to think that they are pleasant to be around. It's often shocking that even the most obnoxious people have no concept that no one is laughing at their jokes, or that no one is nearly as amused by their presence as they are. In fact, this is pretty normal. We all think we are likable. Psychiatric evaluations of numerous sociopaths and serial killers have found (freshman psych

MATH SUCKS

2009-04-27T17:38:00.003-05:00

Hi Everybody! I am sorry I have been non existant! I HATE MATH! I am so busy with Algebra and freakin' skinning cats for anatomy that I am going to explode! I will be back soon.

The Big Apple

2009-04-22T11:10:00.002-05:00

I know I kind of fell off of the blog bandwagon but forgive me for it's been pretty hectic over hera in Tejas. I am writing to inform you that I have made an official decision to join the most of yas on the East Coast. That's right I am moving to New York City (NEEEEW YOOOORK CIIITY?? --pace picante)! AHHHHHH! Watch out mother fuckers, get out tha way, there's a new Persian kitty in town and I

Iranians Got Talent

2009-04-21T21:11:00.007-05:00

So, maybe I can't sing a note, and maybe when I try it's so bad that my sister actually gets angry. But, it's good to know that there's a little Persian out there in Angle-land that can really blow. Go 'head Shaheen. This gave me goosebumps.I cannot tell you how much I feel this song, as I find it to be the truest shit Mike ever wrote (even if he didn't actually write it). It's a sad man that

Half Way New Years Resolution

2009-04-20T13:34:00.002-05:00

As my 29th birthday looms in my near future (May 6th for those of you that want to get a jump start on gifts), I've been doing a lot of thinking. I'm doing the normal reevaluation that comes with another year, and among many things that have come to my attention and I plan addressing is my non-girly-ness.Our beloved Pariah said this to me when most people were making their resolutions back in

drugs are bad.

2009-04-08T23:15:00.002-05:00

seriously.......what's he on!?the rest of the band sounds/looks like a bunch of douches -- why aren't they saying anything?!enjoy.

Look Around You...

2009-04-07T16:14:00.002-05:00

Look who's back again! MEEEEE! Our good friend Leanderthal brought a very interesting show to my attention. It is a parody of old educational films shown to us in our high school days. Look around you and enjoy!

I'm off

2009-04-06T20:38:00.003-05:00

...to the land of Tequila, over the counter pain killers, and the Basurto twins! You guessed it kids, I'm going to San Antonio!Izat forreal?Ummm, hell to the naw. I'm going to Mexico, SUCKAS! I'll blog it up upon my return, and to the rest of the BCD contributors, I invite you to feel free and blog in my absence! ;)

Philly Eat Club

2009-04-02T08:45:00.005-05:00

For those of you that don't know or don't live in Philly, our very own dvdubs' beautiful, amazing, intelligent, and helluva cook wife, A-hole, has started a beautiful thing--Philly Eat Club. Mr. Sayne and I will be attending the inaugural gathering this weekend, and will no doubt figure out what we are cooking at the very last second, as is our style. However, just because you can't be there in

Seriously??

2009-04-01T13:25:00.004-05:00

There's a reason why nobody has thought of this until now. A razor/vibrator?? Perhaps it should be touted as having a third use-- an at home abortion kit. Jesus.

Why didn't I think of that?

2009-04-01T13:13:00.003-05:00

This, however, is a dream. I'm going to need to have one installed in No. Libs. as the late night food selection there is rather scant. Thanks JZ!

Hotelicopter?

2009-04-01T13:05:00.005-05:00

I don't know about you people but this is my worst nightmare! What happens if there is a psycho killer on board?? Or worse yet, if your hotel CRASHES??

MLIA!

2009-03-27T10:50:00.002-05:00

I'm so hung over today that it hurts to look left and right. I came in a full hour late. I had an amazing Russian cab driver that kept calling me "boss", and telling me about capitalism. I skulked in, ashamed of my blatant disregard for punctuality only to find that my boss has taken the first half of the day off. I promptly pivoted directions back towards the exit, scooped a fellow coworker, sat

Ex Etiquette

2009-03-26T09:02:00.005-05:00

I had a very interesting trip to Texas last weekend. I spent some quality time with fam-a-lam and friends, celebrated the new year and coming of Spring with a wonderful message from Obama, kicked it strong with Momonbozorg, and ate enough Iranian food to successfully gain back a portion of the weight I've been working so hard to lose the last couple of months. I apologize for blatantly not

Is It October 16th Yet?

2009-03-26T08:47:00.002-05:00

I never thought I'd say this, but I'm ready for summer to come and be gone. Why does this look like the most incredible movie EVER?

Slackin!

2009-03-16T22:28:00.005-05:00

So, apart from Cynicole tryin to hold it down for all of us--the BCDs has SERIOUSLY fallen OFF these last couple of weeks. I have been carrying around so much guilt for NOT carrying out my blogging responsibilities, and I owe dvdubs, our main reader, an apology.So, dear sir, I am publicly declaring that I am going to get my dayum act together. I'm going back home to DTX on Wed-nes-day, and among

anyone?

2009-03-16T20:57:00.002-05:00

anyone else tear up when they see this or just me?jesus. i sent it to my mom and i think she might have to go to therapy now for the weepy mess she has become.enjoy it, friends.

weekend escape!

2009-03-13T10:01:00.004-05:00

tgimotherfuckingf dear friends! wasn't this the longest week in existence? you all know my issues with time...clearly we aren't working on our commitment problems. anyhoo...i'm taking a half day to escape this little le blah (a new one for you guys!) city and visit some good friends -- birthdays, engagements, music fesivals, st. patty's day -- it's gonna be a pretty good weekend! can you guess

time change

2009-03-10T12:52:00.003-05:00

anyone else finding the time-change difficult? normally, this is my favorite time of year, when it's actually still sunny when you get out of work and the weather is warming up. this year, i'm finding it quite hard to function - maybe it's just my job though. beat. down.as we like to say: le grand sigh!

umm huh?!

2009-03-06T21:58:00.003-06:00

So, tonight, my little sister went out with some friends. I am at home sick with the flu, so to spice up my night I ran to the door to spy on her getting in the car with unknown male. All the girls pile in the car and my sister climbs in the passenger seat. As they are about to drive away my sister grabs his neck and plants one right on the kisser. WTF? So, my mom comes home from dinner, and I

Badass of the Week!

2009-03-04T08:18:00.004-06:00

Former BCDs contributor, Tararist, in her continued allegiance to the blog, brought this site to my attention. This week's badass, I thought, would be of particular interest to our male readers...as I feel like they all aspire to be him in some form. I, for one, aspire to be the woman (his girlfriend, I presume) that was in his escape helicopter firing at police with an AK-47 assault rifle.

Attack!

2009-03-03T10:40:00.004-06:00

We've all done it--harbored a secret crush on a teacher, professor, or boss from work. Having crushes on the unattainable and inappropriate people is an extremely common thing. Most of us however never really act on those impulses.When I was a junior, I harbored such a crush on my really good friend's teacher. I spent the majority of the year walking through that smoke haze that usually

Blogged!

2009-02-26T09:15:00.003-06:00

yyyyeessss! one of my favorite blogs, Jumping in Art Musuems, feautres yours truly being not-so-cynicole and jumping for art! I seriously suggest that you try it ... it is quite fun!for those of you in philly, there is an actual jumping in art musuems group. just a little fyi from me to you! :)

Anything You Can Do, We Can Do Better!

2009-02-24T13:28:00.005-06:00

For YEARS, I've been saying I wish I could pee like a dude. If I had a penis, I would write my name in the snow with my stream (tried several unsuccessful times to get Mr. Sayne to let me use his paintbrush for this endeavor, but have been denied), I would play sword fight with my friends, or I would put cheerios in the toilet bowl and see if I could shoot at them...the possibilities for fun are

still in flux

2009-02-24T11:16:00.000-06:00

clearly!

in flux

2009-02-23T09:58:00.003-06:00

ok ok ... everyone just hold on while bcds goes under some design flux ... you might see several different things going on in the next day or so ... we're figuring out something.i think we can all agree a re-design was needed but this is not.... it. :)coming atcha soon!above: close up of a gaudi statue at the Sagrada Familia CatherdralBarcelona, Spaincirca 2002

REJECTED!

2009-02-20T15:22:00.005-06:00

The following blog was inspired by a recent post on Sweet Pea & Banana and written for the people at my OTHER job, but was turned away for being too clever! A much more watered down version is up on their site now after they held me down and made me, but I figured since I have my OWN blog. I'll give it shine my DAMN self!Drought Fuels Thirst for ChangeIf you are following the headlines, and

2009-02-20T09:08:00.001-06:00

this is how i feel today.tgif for realz..........

they're here!

2009-02-19T20:10:00.003-06:00

yyyyyyeeeeesssssss.......!!!!!!!!!!

Old Jews Telling Jokes

2009-02-19T10:46:00.003-06:00

I know many of you will appreciate this site. It's pretty incredible. For those of us that were not fortunate enough to be born Jewish, this allows us to enjoy what many have been lucky enough to be exposed to throughout their lives.Hilarious.

time

2009-02-19T08:40:00.004-06:00

man, i've been crazy busy since i've returned to texas and have had no time to even think! editing, writing, editing, trying to unpack, clean (my dad's coming to town this weekend -- should make for some fun upcoming blogs as he already has a hard-drive of 100 downloaded movies for us to watch), file taxes, settle some personal stuff, etc. etc. etc.father time and i definitely have some personal

Down With Homework!

2009-02-18T12:15:00.003-06:00

So, last night I spent the night at my friends house. I had...HAD...class at 830 this morning, but did I make it there? NO! SHE HAS A DEVIL BED! It is like, while you sleep it cradles you and sucks you into its cozy, soft, cloud-like mattress. The jersey sheets are reminiscent of an old sweater that is so comfortable you would not dare throw it away, even with all the holes and stains. I was

true story

2009-02-18T08:46:00.005-06:00

not my story but a goodie nonetheless: last friday, for valentine's day, my co-worker (26, married 1 or 2 years) received a delivery of tulips from her husband. it's valentine's day and there are flowers everywhere, so it's not really a huge deal.a volunteer walks into our office (note: this volunteer is a wealthy, very bored housewife) and looks at the flowers sitting on her desk. The

goin' goin' back back to texas texas

2009-02-17T09:12:00.003-06:00

i'm back in texas after a nice little 4-day weekend getaway. where did i go, you ask? someplace gray, cold, and windy -- and it was great.back to the grind now ... le sigh.one bonus: 4 day work week! yeeeesss......

Good Morning

2009-02-17T09:08:00.002-06:00

good morning everyone! in keeping with our internet/technology posts, i'd like to share this little gem of stop-motion greatness. amazing to think that these are all photographs linked together and it makes me happy to watch.enjoy yourselves! :)

For Real, Dawg?

2009-02-17T08:42:00.002-06:00

In lieu of doing any work, or posting any original thoughts on this blog, I am internetting. This recent controversy blows my mind. If this is true, Philly is in serious trouble. Don't go into Ms. Tootsie's on Friday night, you'll have to shut the restaurant down. I especially love the part about Oprah and Obama. Amazing.Lawdamercy.

2009-02-17T08:05:00.004-06:00

In the spirit of the Where the Hell Is Matt Video and love of the interweb, JZ also introduced me to this gem. My new favorite gaysian, Ely Kim, from Yale, is putting his parents' hard earned dollars to good use as he dances all over the campus. I have never been there, but I know a few of our readers have, and some actually attend. Recognize any of these places? The music is great, and I wonder

How Do I LIVE??

2009-02-16T13:02:00.005-06:00

Pursuant to a conversation with the ever enlightening JZ today via the sweet, sweet internets, and after tossing a few youtube clips back and forth, we had a revelation: "how on earth would we live without youtube? better yet the entire internet? how did we survive in pre-web dark ages?"Per her suggestion that we make an ode to the internet, I realized that one did indeed already exist. Please

Jabberwockeeeeeez!

2009-02-16T09:04:00.001-06:00

Why did I miss this?

READ

2009-02-14T18:39:00.000-06:00

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=665847

Video of the Day

2009-02-13T08:13:00.004-06:00

This man is living the dream. Why didn't I think of this? It took 14 months and 42 countries to make. Be sure to click on the arrow on the bottom right of the youtube window once the clip has started to select the HD option in order to see the picture clearly.Warning: Upon viewing this, you may immediately pack your bags and walk out your front door.

THINGS I miss about Texas

2009-02-12T20:21:00.003-06:00

Philly, I love you, but I'm feeling kinda homesick today.ranchfried okrajeannie's pedicuresold monktenmavs gamesmy carthe slip innwearing high heelslotsa pastahot links with more ground up hot links on topgood guactwo senoritasmy hobbit houseimpromptu house parties in the hobbit housebulimovie nightshills nightsnorthpark mallthe skylinethe 7-11 on good latimer and elmthe sunthe katy trailo

bright lights big city

2009-02-12T08:53:00.004-06:00

well....yes and no.i'm not heading to NYC but i am heading off to another city for a long weekend so hopefully, this turns out to be a fun trip for me. happy-its-friday-for-me-but-not-for-you! :P

Guilt???

2009-02-11T16:47:00.005-06:00

I've been doing a lot of thinking lately, just taking some time so sort out my thoughts. Being unemployed presents the peculiar opportunity to look into myself and really wonder why I found myself at this place at this particular point in my life.I often and I mean OFTEN think about the way that I am, the things I like or dislike about myself and how I came to be this way. Do I want to change? Do

freelancing...

2009-02-11T10:52:00.002-06:00

those of you who know me, know that i do some freelance work on the side, copy editing for a local sports magazine. well today, i was asked to also copy edit for a local lifestyle publication as well, http://www.envymags.com/. it's published in austin, houston and dallas. i've never actually seen this magazine or read it, but hey, i know jack about sports (dallas sports no less) and i've been

i like depressing indie music

2009-02-10T18:25:00.003-06:00

so have yourself a little listen. (i've particuarly been rocking the national lately ... totally gonna buy this compliation album when it comes out!!)

100th Post -- and it's gonna be a bitchy one!

2009-02-10T12:36:00.003-06:00

finding my zen place..... Preface: In logging on to post my rant I saw that this would be the BCD's 100th post! Nice little anniversary ... sadly, instead of marveling at it, i want to shove a pencil into the head of the next person to come up to me at work.allow me to explain: part of my job as a communications director for my place of employment is sending out monthly electronic newsletters to

Drunken Donkey

2009-02-10T10:24:00.002-06:00

Last weekend I went out with my bff to the Londoner and then to the Absinthe lounge and got pretty drunk. However, being the responsible girl that I am, I did not go out Saturday and did my best to rest up and study a bit. Sunday was also spent studying, as well as part of Monday. Last night I went with my friend to Kona Grill and got a little tipsy.I got home and started to not feel very well

Say Whuuuu?

2009-02-09T14:27:00.005-06:00

Am I the last person on the planet to hear about this? Say it aint so, Plucky. Say it aint so!Someone's finsta get cut.

2009-02-09T12:27:00.001-06:00

nothing to write really ... except to say HAPPY MONDAY to everyone!:)

AAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-02-09T11:55:00.006-06:00

So, last night we had rain and t-storms in the D, and my BFF and sister decided it would be a great idea to rent Friday the 13th since this is the only "classic" scary movie that I have yet to see. Well...HAD yet to see.Let me just say that the last time I screamed out loud at a horror movie was The Ring, and since then I have been yearning for a chance to nearly piss myself.So, the whole movie

2009-02-06T08:49:00.001-06:00

for those of you down south, you had the pleasure, like i, to wake up this morning to the MOST GLORIOUS DAY. normally, during this time, even days that wind up being 70 degrees are still cold in the morning. not so today ... anyone want to fake food poisioning at work (gotta be something dramatic since i'm already at my desk) and try and find a sunny spot and hang out today?! seriously, the

Addiction

2009-02-05T12:21:00.003-06:00

In the spirit of revealing quirky things about ones self, I thought that I would join in the fun!Cheeseburgers...It's an unhealthy addiction. I just gotta have em'! I can really eat them everyday of the week, and I have had at least one cheeseburger a week for months and months and months. Why you say? I couldn't tell you. Maybe I am lacking some sort of nutrient that cheeseburgers provides me

2009-02-05T08:56:00.003-06:00

no ifs, ands or buts about it ... i really wish it was friday. that's all.le grand sigh!

UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGH!

2009-02-04T22:01:00.005-06:00

So it seems that karma has reared its ughly face and dealt me a nasty blow. Apparently, laughing at someone's near fatal fall down the stairs means that you will soon know how it feels...literally, or more appropriately...physically.Yes, I have fallen and can't seem to get (my morale) up. My elbow is broken, my knee is black, my shin is blue, my neck is crooked, and my tooth is chipped. Believe

Tool Academy

2009-02-04T16:15:00.002-06:00

This is a real show...I thought I would post this clip to show you how RIDICULOUS it is.

2009-02-04T12:52:00.003-06:00

sadness for the lack of blogs yesterday but i actually had some work to do! in speaking with some of my bcd-ers offline recently, it seems as if there are actually some very interesting, funny and insightful posts that could be made on our little blog here, but i'm not sure if we'll get around to it. broken bones, psycho friends, weirdo guys, and workplace shenanigans ... stay tuned to see if

steelers!

2009-02-02T10:14:00.005-06:00

can i just say what a game?! and i don't even really watch football. but i've always been a pittsburg fan (spent my summers near pitts-b as a child) and was happy to see them win.but god, how i hated watching the game. not because it wasn't exciting; not because it wasn't memorable; and not because there wasn't lots of action. but i just can't take games like that. i like blowouts....even if my

Mommy Dearest

2009-01-30T10:58:00.003-06:00

Hello I am 23 yrs old and still live at home. Trust me if I had another option I would jump on it, but for now it will have to do. No I don't have to pay rent but I pay in other ways. It seems lately these other ways are just not enough! For instance, I must wash dishes (which I have a phobia of but have gotten used to because i've been forced), I make dinner when I can, make tea every night,

cynicole: 16 things

2009-01-30T08:54:00.003-06:00

from the facebook & flickr "tags" comes the BCDs 16 things (a nice little it's-friday-and-i'm-still-trying-to-wake-up-at-work assignment).fellow writers: follow suit with your own little post of 16 facts about yourself - likes, dislikes, secrets, wishes, facts, etc.readers: feel free to divulge in the comments. :)16 things:1. spanish was my first language but i really don't speak it anymore2. i

Luck of the Irish.

2009-01-29T12:32:00.005-06:00

Okay...so I am not REALLY Irish, but I thought the title sounded cool. Remember my first post about sliding on the ice that covered much of North Texas? Well...I didn't tell you that, that night I almost burned my best friends kitchen down. Funny story...So I am cooking MNC (Monday Night Chicken), a weekly dish prepared by yours truly, and I put a piece of paper towel on top of the plate so it

I Put My Hand up on Your Chip!

2009-01-29T11:27:00.006-06:00

When I dip, you dip. We dip.Those of you who know me, know my love of condiments. It is often the determinant in what I order from a menu. I'll get tacos if I feel like eating sour cream. Fish and chips, if I'm in the mood for tartar, etc. Food is just an excuse to put as many condiments as possible in my face in one sitting. Condiments, in fact, are responsible for my current relationship with

2009-01-29T09:01:00.003-06:00

not really much to say today, except that i'm at work, even though there is a VERY thick fog that has descended over the city and there is still ice everywhere. ah well.not really awake yet so i'll just leave you with a curt "good morning."above: taken in koln, germany at the ludwig modern art museum. modern version of "The David" with the city's cathedral spires in the background.titled:

May Quit My Day Job After All.

2009-01-28T13:41:00.004-06:00

Yours truly is now moonlighting as a blogger for the National Constitution Center. Could this be a full time gig? Blogging for anyone and everyone about anything and everything? One can only hope. Check out my latest post.

2009-01-28T11:39:00.003-06:00

there's nothing better than getting to stay home from work in your pjs when its freezing cold outside. :) finally got my ice day. since it seems that everyone is experiencing yucky weather, here's a lovely little spring-like pic. above: the human rights building, strasbourg germanyuntitled.

FML!

2009-01-28T08:54:00.005-06:00

I went to bed at an ungodly hour last night. I just couldn't fall asleep. I tossed and turned forever, and when I finally did fall asleep, it was fitful and fraught with strange dreams. So, as you can imagine when my alarm went off this morning, I felt like lead.It was all I could do to wrench my body out of the warm covers and put my feet on the cold wood floor. I looked out the window, saw a

Arctic Blast 2009!

2009-01-27T23:19:00.005-06:00

First of all, let me start by making a small introduction. For those of you that don't know me I am Leannederthal, and am new to the blog but old friends with the crew. I am 23, and I am studying Geology! Okay, one more important fact. I live in Texas, where it is 32 degrees in the morning and 80 degrees by noon.Today was a particularly cold day in the D (thanks Naz), and by 8pm I was at my new

Where's a Video Camera When You Need One?

2009-01-27T21:54:00.005-06:00

I NEVER see anything good the moment it happens. I have look-away-at-the worst-possible-moment-syndrome. I'm the one that goes to the Mavs game and bends down to take a drink of beer right as Dirk pops a tre in someone's eye that sends the crowd out of their seats and leaves me sitting there with my mouth agape, staring up at the jumbotron with a vacant expression on my face trying to figure out

FML

2009-01-27T11:28:00.004-06:00

I have always been the kind of girl who at the first sight of a stormy cloud I will skip class. If I even get the slightest inkling that it is below 60 degrees, it may just be too cold to get out of bed and make the trek to school. As far as absences were concerned I would always cut it close to losing a letter grade, but would always be able to charm my way out of it, and get the grade I

Video of the Day: Boy Meets Lobster

2009-01-27T10:27:00.004-06:00

there hasn't been a video of the day on this blog for well....too many days, so i bring you the following gem, boy meets lobster. the bcds staff really enjoys cute kid videos so i know that this will be a big hit."whoa daddy!"enjoy!

2009-01-27T09:05:00.008-06:00

part of the reason why i still work at a private school are all the perks i encounter: school holidays (a whole week off at thanksgiving?!?! yes, please!), fridays off in the summer (only because i'm not a teacher), and the occasional snow day (hey, this is texas). so why is it that i still had to come in to work today when there is icy rain, school cancellations in surrounding areas, we are

2009-01-26T09:15:00.005-06:00

In honor of last night's SAG awards, at which Angelina Jolie has now worn virtually the same dress (only in different colors) at several awards shows, ( here, here and here) i attach this little piece of art-heaven from the now completely obliterated Deep Ellum section of town. apparently they were trying to gentrify this area but one drive it shows it's just a scary, desolate and bland looking

2009-01-23T08:48:00.004-06:00

so apparently, it may not be a good idea to drink lots of wine while taking nyquil/dayquil for a very bad case of allergies/coughing/chest congestion.you end up feeling congested, with a headache and a horribly upset stomach. and yet i'm still at work.....tgif-mfs!i've titled the above "smile like you mean it "chicago - crown fountain

2009-01-22T08:50:00.009-06:00

yesterday, while on the phone (!!!), my boss walked in and started talking to me, oblivious to the other conversation i was already engaged in. She queried, "Have you ever had a moment when you've been talking to someone for a while and realized that you haven't been listening to them at all and have no idea what they're talking about??" I stared at her for a moment and said, "yes. ... yes i have

Polaroid of the Day(s)

2009-01-21T15:25:00.008-06:00

Those of you who know me know that my job has some very busy times, but also lots of downtime. I'm currently in one of those downtime sessions and with my continuing case of writer's block/laziness, I've taken to mostly posting photos to this blog from time to time.To curb my cyclical-work boredom, I've downloaded a free little beta program Poladroid to occupy my time and keep me moderately

Woe

2009-01-19T23:53:00.005-06:00

Do we watch intervention to feel better about our lives?The answer is yes.However, i'm left feeling depressed, just plain down and out. Today I was told about this website that not only made me feel better about myself but made me laugh my ASS OFF!!OH MAN is it wrong to be so amused by so many peoples woes? You be the judge...http://www.fmylife.com/

The Cure?

2009-01-17T16:38:00.005-06:00

Sex and the city. Is it weird that I believe that every event in my life corresponds to an episode of Sex and the City? Every girl likes to think of themselves as the Carrie in their friend group. The truth is I have decided every girl has a little bit of all the characters in them. There are times when I feel like neurotic Miranda, golden girl Charlotte, skanky Samantha, and cool and dramatic

Forgive Me Father, for I Have Sinned.

2009-01-15T07:44:00.010-06:00