ha Monday, Dec 7 2009

“i like your christ, i do not like your christians. your christians are so unlike your christ.” – mohandas gandhi

a few weeks ago, a man from missouri came to our university preaching “christianity” to the students at the university center. apparently, he comes to humboldt state every year to repeat the same message. though his goal may be to turn other towards christ, he usually scares off hundreds instead. our homosexual student body took his gay-bashing well. gay couples responded to his intense anti-queer speech by making out in front of him.

and i quote (from a video uploaded of this man’s visit on facebook by one of my peers):
“i was a pot-smoking, pill-popping pagan when i went to unity college. i was a baaaad boy, just like a lot of you (he shakes his pointer finger in the air to portray disapproval). but you know something? jesus set me free. i’m drug-free, pervert-free, alcohol-free… i’m free from sin!”
another part of his speech: “and i use the word ‘man’ very loosely around here because i see a lot of weak-kneed, limp-wristed gutless men around here.” the man then begins to mock the whole “hand gesture” that people use to make fun of homosexuals. the crowd yells various things, like “stop looking in the mirror!” and “you do not know us!” etc, and the man continues to mock homosexuals. he continues to speak. “sisssiiiies and fairies! you know, god is looking for some men! he’s looking for some men!”
“you might have a little fun for a season; you might get your little rights and march around the streets of america with your signs, but you won’t ever escape the wrath of god.”

the world is craaazy.

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Gotta Love Travelling Monday, Nov 30 2009

5am yesterday morning, my trip back home began.  Finally, the airport was within my sight and within hours I would be in a plane, departing from the dry Rocky Mountains of Colorado to the vivacious Northern Coast of California.  My flight from Denver to San Francisco left at eight in the morning.  My seat was by the window; my soft, warm, cuddly blanket perfectly complemented the cold air rotating around the aircraft; no one was seated next to me.  Despite only sleeping for three hours the night before, I looked forward to taking a comfortable nap during the next two hours and twenty minutes .

Sike!

During the whole flight, I could feel a child’s foot constantly kicking at my seat. Kick. Kick. Kick.  And even worse, the family didn’t speak English!  My request s for this spawn of Satan to stop kicking were blocked and drowned out by a barrier of languages.

Sitting peacefully was not an option, let alone being able to sleep.  And unfortunately, a four hour layover followed that flight from hell.

Luckily, I now sit peacefully at home, watching our baby bunny Oliver hop around.  It’s good to be back.

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random thoughts from 25 to 35 year olds Wednesday, Nov 25 2009

one of my friends posted this on facebook; she found it in an article of the november 2009 funny times.

-Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you’re wrong.

-More often than not, when someone is telling me a story, all I can think about is that I can’t wait for them to finish so that I can tell my own story that’s not only better, but also more directly involves me.

-I totally take back all those times I didn’t want to nap when I was younger.

-Is it just me, or are 80 percent of the people in the “people you may know” feature on Facebook people that I do know, but I deliberately choose not to be friends with?

-Do you remember when you were a kid playing Nintendo and it wouldn’t work? You’d take the cartridge out, blow in it and that would magically fix the problem. Every kid in America did that, but how did we all know how to fix the problem? There was no Internet or message boards or FAQs. We just figured it out. Today’s kids are soft.

-I think everyone has a movie that they love so much, it actually becomes stressful to watch it with other people. I’ll end up wasting 90 minutes shiftily glancing around to confirm that everyone’s laughing at the right parts, then making sure I laugh just a little bit harder (and a millisecond earlier) to prove that I’m still the only one who really, really gets it.

-How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?

-I would rather try to carry 10 plastic grocery bags in each hand than take two trips to bring my groceries in.

-I think part of a best friend’s job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.

-The only time I look forward to a red light is when I’m trying to finish a text.

-Was learning cursive really necessary?

-I have a hard time deciphering the fine line between boredom and hunger.

-Whenever someone says “I’m not book smart, but I’m street smart,” all I hear is “I’m not real smart, but I’m imaginary smart.”

-How many times is it appropriate to say “What?” before you just nod and smile because you still didn’t hear what they said?

-I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of cars teams up to prevent a dick from cutting in at the front. Stay strong, brothers!

-What would happen if I hired two private investigators to follow each other?

-While driving yesterday, I saw a banana peel in the road and instinctively swerved to avoid it…thanks, MarioKart.

-Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died.

-I find it hard to believe there are actually people who get in the shower first and THEN turn on the water.

-Shirts get dirty, Underwear gets dirty. Pants? Pants never get dirty, and you can wear them forever.

-I can’t remember the last time I wasn’t at least kind of tired.

-Bad decisions make good stories.

-Whenever I’m Facebook-stalking someone and I find out that their profile is public, I feel like the kid on Christmas morning who just got that Red Ryder BB gun that I always wanted. 546 pictures? Don’t mind if I do!

-Why is it that during an ice breaker, when the whole room has to go around and say their name and where they are from, I get so incredibly nervous? Like, I know my name, I know where I’m from; this shouldn’t be a problem…

-You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you’ve made up your mind that you just aren’t doing anything productive for the rest of the day.

-While watching the Olympics, I find myself cheering equally for China and the USA. No, I am not of Chinese descent, but I am fairly certain that when Chinese athletes don’t win, they are executed.

-There’s no worse feeling than that millisecond you’re sure you are going to die after leaning your chair back a little too far.

-I’m always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten-page research paper that I swear I did not make any changes to.

-”Do not machine wash or tumble dry” means I will never wash this, ever.

-I hate being the one with the remote in a room full of people watching TV. There’s so much pressure. “I love this show, but will they judge me if I keep it on? I bet everyone is wishing we weren’t watching this. It’s only a matter of time before they all get up and leave the room. Will we still be friends after this?”

-I hate when I just miss a call by the last ring (Hello? Hello? Damnit!), but when I immediately call back, it rings nine times and goes to voicemail. What’d you do after I didn’t answer? Drop the phone and run away?

-I hate leaving my house confident and looking good and then not seeing anyone of importance the entire day. What a waste.

-When I meet a new girl, I’m terrified of mentioning something she hasn’t already told me but that I have learned from some light internet stalking.

-Why is a school zone 20 mph? That seems like the optimal cruising speed for pedophiles…

-It should probably be called “Unplanned Parenthood.”

-I keep some people’s phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.

-I wonder if cops ever get pissed off at the fact that everyone they drive behind obeys the speed limit.

-Even under ideal conditions people have trouble locating their car keys in a pocket, hitting the G-spot, and Pinning the Tail on the Donkey – but I’d bet my ass everyone can find and push the Snooze button from three feet away, in about 1.7 seconds, eyes closed, first time, every time.

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ten guilty pleasures Monday, Nov 23 2009

there are just some things i’m embarrassed to admit i enjoy..

1. mcdonald’s mcgriddles (with just egg & cheese)
luckily, there isn’t a mcdonald’s in arcata. however, there’s one in each of the surrounding towns. but, every month or so, i cheat on my “anti-fast food” persona and savor the delicious, syrupy bread; the sweet, tasty egg; and the warm, melted cheese. i try to remain faithful to said persona, but sometimes i can’t help but succumb to my temptations..

2. runescape
i’ll probably be the first one to let you know how ridiculous you are if you play world of warcraft or diablo. despite runescape being the crappy graphics, noob version of both, i adore it. who wouldn’t enjoy grabbing a few friends and geeking out on a sunday afternoon?

3. eating fish
just recently, i’ve switched from being a herbivore to a pescatarian. and sometimes i’m embarrassed to admit how glad i am to have made that choice. however, fish are far too delicious for me to feel tooooo guilty that i’m eating them.

4. big brother
at the beginning of every summer, excitement and anticipation rush through my body whenever i watch a commercial leading up to the season premiere of big brother. i guess i have a love for the drama that these people love to stir up every episode. for a couple seasons my mom and i also read summaries of the live feeds that cbs posted.

5. sushi
$2.00 for nigiri is somewhat ridiculous for me, simply because i love ordering tons of it and i don’t have the money to do such a thing on a regular basis. i wish i could eat sushi more than once a week, however that’s often enough for me(especially now that i eat fish). nom nom nom.

6. rhianna
yep.

7. yard sales
i wish i could go to these every weekend. i especially love the ones the college students have, because they have more and more things they’re looking to give away that i’d be more interested in buying. still, some people have scrap fabric or cute pillows or even a trendy tapestry. i could go to at least one for the rest of my life and never be bored.

8. boyfriend time over friend time
yes, i have recently turned into one of those people who chooses her boyfriend over friends. it’s gotten to the point where i’ll be flakey for the fifth time in a row, or when i do go through with plans i try to leave or end them as early as possible. i am a terrible friend.

9. cell phone
texting, internet, games on a super portable device… i love it.

10. hgtv
my obsession with hgtv has previously made me consider becoming an interior designer. they make it look so easy! and definitely fun. i love “designed to sell” and various other interior design shows, as well as house hunters. however, the completely landscaping things are not so much in my interest. i probably have a brown thumb

what are some of your guilty pleasures?

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ten sites i’ll never stop enjoying Saturday, Nov 21 2009

brian went without internet from mid-august until a few days ago. he had access to my laptop, but not all the time, nor at his convenience. within those three months, we both realized how important we both find the internet and i couldn’t help but appreciate the wonderful, sometimes hidden, gems we often come across. here are ten gems i love and cherish:

1. tiny buddha
it doesn’t matter whether you’re buddhist, atheist, jewish, muslim, christian, etc. despite its simplicity, the articles and daily quotes provided in this blog are so inspirational and uplifting. i print out most articles i read and post them on my wall to read whenever i need a smile.

2. utne
utne is a collaborative “alternative” magazine that provides a variety of interesting articles for its readers. i actually just picked it up for the first time yesterday, but am in love and already subscribed. the article i picked up had topics varying from an underground railroad in baghdad to dancehall reggae in jamaica to various acts of liberal, social activism.

3. 43things
43things helps me work towards completing my goals and resolutions on a regular basis. on this site is also a network of people willing to cheer you on with a goal and even offer advice on goals. if you have your 43things profile as your homepage, it could be a reminder of how to spend and prioritize your day.

4. postcrossing
i just stumbled upon this site a few hours ago, but am severely in love. an old friend and i just began writing letters to each other and i want to write more. even though this site isn’t focused on writing letters, postcards are still great. i can’t wait to send and receive mine; i’ll be putting up my received postcards in my living room (my roommates and i are still trying to make that room feel more like home).

5. delicious
delicious is one of the most helpful websites of which i am a member. it’s a site and firefox addon where you can bookmark things and access them on any computer. it’s been especially helpful to me because i go from computer to computer at school. you can tag your bookmarks, and even share them with others. it’s a must-join for anyone who uses multiple computers for any reason.

6. poopdicktv
love the 90′s? so does poopdicktv. do you miss your favorite nickelodeon/90′s shows? hey arnold? rugrats? DOUG?!?! watch them here. it’s so wonderful. i basically had a spasgasm when i stumbled upon this.

7. south park studios
south park studios is excellent. you can watch any south park episode for free. that’s all that needs to be said.

8. craftypod
this is perfect for all you crafsters out there. diane includes an assortment of do-it-yourself objects, along with a podcast completely dedicated to making things. it’s the holiday season and i’ve seen some cute tutorials come from her! definitely a must-see for anyone with a diy obsession.

9. theOnion
as “america’s finest news source”, theOnion articles are ridiculous, fictional, hilarious, and appealing to anyone looking for a good laugh. a “pee-your-pants” article on theOnion i’ve recently read is about a teenage boy with sexual tension, not being able to control his sexual urges.

10. 101 zen stories
zen stories provides a collection of short stories with endings you can’t stop thinking about. anyone of any religion (or lack thereof) could read these stories and appreciate the lessons hiding behind each story.

what are some of your hidden gems or favorite sites?

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