Oh sweet summer, where have you gone?

As I find the end of the summer fast approaching, I think it would be nice to reflect on some thing that happened. This summer was actually fairly uneventful and I can't really say that I'm upset about that. After working for 8 hours, 5 days a week last summer, I decided this year would be a good time to chill before I have to enter the real world and begin working my ass of everyday for the rest of my life.

I did take a class. It was fantastic. I learned a lot of behind-the-scenes stuff concerning the food industry and why corporate america cannot be trusted...but as a sociology buff, that I already knew. Mostly I liked the class because of the people I met. I was told I would meet people I would never normally meet during the year and that was entirely true. That class was a wonderful surprise and I only hope to stay in touch with those I met.

After my class, I chose the life of luxury. I go to the pool almost everyday, then drink with the same people almost every night. It's a blast when its happening but makes me wonder about the future because to be honest, I have absolutely no direction. I've met some wonderful new friends this summer and a few who have already graduated. Talking to them reminds me that graduation really isn't that far away and when it gets here, I should have some sort of a plan or I'm screwed. What am I supposed to do? Grad school? Get a job? Backpack through Europe? Move back in with my parents? Its all very stressful, especially during those times that I feel like I don't have any passion. I like psychology, but am I passionate about it? What can I do to make some sort of impression on the world or at least those around me? I guess I have two more years of college to figure out the next step.

This summer flew by. I suppose if I could redo it, I would work a little harder to get a job but then again, if today were the first day of summer, I probably wouldn't be doing anything differently.

Bored?

www.whatshouldireadnext.com
I'm a little too into this site

www.sporcle.com
3 hours spent doing nothing with random people I'd recently met at beach week.

www.textsfromlastnight.com
some people's phones should be confiscated

www.gnod.net
I don't actually know what this is

www.limenviolet.com
yes, I knit. you should too. you'll be warmer.

www.jwed.com
facebook told me to...

"But some people can't tell where it hurts...

they can't calm down, they can't ever stop howling"
-The Blind Assassin, page 2

I don't read enough. TV has become too much of a filler for me these days. But shortly after arriving home a couple weeks ago, I realized, to my horror, that my parents had canceled all of the good channels and now we only recieve the basic 3, 4, 5, 7, 17,and 20. How shall I ever entertain myself? Certainly I can't be expected to leave the house! So I read. And I love here. Because I also love lists, here are 10 books I am trying to get through before the end of the summer:

1. The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood

2, 3, 4, and 5. The Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyer (I know, I know...and I was so determined to hate Edward Cullen. I blame Tini)

6. Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov

7. Venus in Furs by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch (because I can no longer go through life without reading the novel by the man "masochism" was termed after)

8. Animal Farm by George Orwell

9. Catch-22 by Joseph Heller (I did a report on it in 11th grade, I figure I should actually read it...sorry Mr. Lee)

10. The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

I'll also be reading anything I can get my hands on for cheap by Joyce Carol Oates. I figure now is a good time to say that if you are wondering what I would like for my birthday, I want a 17" VW Jetta rim with a tire attached, a better, faster, stronger (and smaller) laptop, or some sort of gift certificate with which I can purchase these books, although I do already own some of them.

In the words of White Goodman, I like to break a mental sweat.

**update** I didn't quite read as much as I intended but I did make it through Blind Assassin, all four Twilight books, and Alias Grace (which isn't on the list but whatever)

This is a lesson in procrastination

So its finals week and what do I spend my time doing? Looking at interior decorating blogs.
I have a new obsession...I can't help it. I love love love interior decorating. Not like, classic stuff but crazy color schemes and odd things. Can't wait to move into my now place in three weeks :)

Oh and ever since childhood, I have been cultivating a massive collection of paint chip samples. I have never actually used them to determine how to decorate a room...they're just fun to look at.

Judge me if you must.

Take a deep breath and count to ten...

I'm sitting here about to have a nervous breakdown and of course I end up here. So here it goes... after this, I'm going to try to focus on my paper, calm down, and not think about you and your drama because I believe that eventually even you will grow up. I know shocking. I guess I like to think miracles happen. For now, I just have to try to ignore you're childish need to make me some sort of scapegoat and hopefully one day you'll learn to be a good friend.

Here's a song I like:

Better tha Ezra- Our Finest Year
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2stbMUYKC9A


I am bending
Made of steel.
I am stumbling
Towards something real.
How can you forget this feeling
Of standing straight while the world is reeling?
Don't leave me here alone.
You're as close as it gets to home.

Don't look down.
You might fall.
Life made rookies of us all.
In our finest year.

Every single fear will pass

Awesome song. I love him.

Jonathan Clay- Back to Good
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3VQeANCymQ

Because gum is so 5 minutes ago

http://www.colgatewisp.com/wisp/HomePage
Great idea for a camping trip. Terrible idea for a night club.

I reached out to touch your hand but I was watching from a distance...

Song of the moment:
Keane- The Lovers are Losing

::::Some things to keep in mind::::

1. If a shot glass feels broken, no need to inspect it. Glass will cut you.

2. Even though it was 70 yesterday, it is not ok to wear flip flops today.

3. If someone responds to "I know you" with "Evidently", walk away.

4. Contact lens prescriptions expire.

5. If windshield wipers cost 40 dollars, they better do more than wipe water from your window (according to my dad, they should wash your car for you).

6. If you can see (or hear) somebody, they can probably see (or hear) you.

A random quote...

"Whats with you crazy Jews having these holidays that drag on for weeks at a time?"

Spectacular!

I love stupid movies. Love them. The best movies are the ones you can make fun of. Last night, I watched Spectacular! on Nick and it was phenominally horrible. Just everything about it drew me in...the unrealistic intensity of highschool "show choir" competition, the "rock star" who sounded more like a boy-band-member-gone-solo, and of course the ending that gives children the message that its ok to lose (or be disqualified) as long as you have fun.

Ok, here is a pretty choice music video for you to check out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9zt84JMn3I